Papers by Pamela McCauley
CRC Press eBooks, Dec 27, 2016
Studies and Analyses of Automated Systems for Evidence Accrual
PsycEXTRA Dataset, 1997
... Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6218 TECHNICAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL AL/CF-TR-1997-ООбО This report has... more ... Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6218 TECHNICAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL AL/CF-TR-1997-ООбО This report has been reviewed by the Office of Public Affairs (PA) and is ... FOR THE COMMANDER KENNETH R. BOFF, Chief / Human Engineering Division Armstrong Laboratory ...
Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 2003
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the s... more This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.
Predictive Modeling to Evaluate Human Impact on Internet Security
PsycEXTRA Dataset, 1999
Introduction to Applications of Fuzzy Set Theory in Industrial Engineering
CRC Press eBooks, Dec 15, 2005
Distinguishing yourself as an engineering leader and learning your engineering leadership style
The Human Factors Issues in Information Security: What are They and Do They Matter?
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting, Oct 1, 1998
The information technology field has been increasingly plagued by threats to the security of info... more The information technology field has been increasingly plagued by threats to the security of information systems, networks, and communication media. The solutions to these problems have primarily focused on the techniques to more closely safeguard networks (i.e. firewalls) with similar efforts being put into assessing the vulnerabilities of the hardware and software aspects of the systems. With the exception of discussions into more creative password selection, discussion pertaining to the role of the user, can play in reducing the risk of human error and thus promoting system security has been extremely limited. This lecture will present an overview of information security issues impacted by human interaction that may or may not play a role in promoting system security. Understanding that information systems are in fact composed of hardware and software components which must be addressed using traditional information security protocol, this lecture will provide an understanding of the possible risk that the human/user poses to an information system. Once the risks or factors associated with the human in the security of the system are identified, the next question is do the factors matter? The objective of this lecture is to present an intellectual discussion of human factors issues and their impact on information security. This is an important discussion topic that the information technology field can not afford to ignore.
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the environment and activ~ies to the capabilities, domension... more Ergonomics is the science of fitting the environment and activ~ies to the capabilities, domensions. and needs of people. Ergonomic knowledge and principles are applied to adapt working cond~ions to the physical . psychologocal. and social nat ure of tile person . There have been numerous launch operations studies perlorme-d concerning processing operations at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). These studies have not, to a signrficant extent. considered ergonomic principlesinlaunchvehidedesignandprocessingasameansforachrevingthegoalsoloperat1onal efficrency Manylaunch ve hicledesignandprocessinggoalsorobjectives have been propasedtooncrease theoperahonal efficiencyofcurrentsystems,ortoimprove theoperationaletficiencyof futuresystemsove1thatexpenenoedbycurrent systems_ Future proposed design or processing objectives may not take ergonomic principles and gurdeh~s into consideration . A few of the launch vehicle design or processing objectives currentty under consideration and their associatedconcerns,fromanergonomicaspect,are • Paperless work documentation system and health related concerns with visual display termona l (VDT) and pe rsonal computer (PC) un • Automated vehicle health management and built-in test equipment (BITE) caus;ng troubles w ~h human re liability and cog nition assooated with human-m achine systems • Hazardous operations scheduled for third-shift and problems associated with mgh!-worl<er health This exa minational paper is intended to inform the reader on some of tile ergonomic proncrples that should be consideredintlledesign and processingollaunchvehlciesforoperat1onalefficrency
The Need for a Lower Extremity Risk Assessment Model
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting, Oct 19, 2009
... 29-1-29-11). Boca Raton, FL: Taylor &amp; Francis. McAtamney, L., &amp; Hignett, S. (... more ... 29-1-29-11). Boca Raton, FL: Taylor &amp; Francis. McAtamney, L., &amp; Hignett, S. (1995). REBA: A rapid entire body assessment method for investigating work related musculoskeletal disorders. ... Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 62, 567-575. Moore, JS, &amp; Garg, A. (1994). ...
The Impacts of Medical Textile Waste After COVID-19: Reviewing Challenges and Potential Solutions
Materials Circular Economy, Jul 27, 2023
A fuzzy linguistic artificial intelligence model for assessing risks of cumulative trauma disorders of the forearm and hand
The purpose of this research was to develop a fuzzy expert system to be used in industrial and me... more The purpose of this research was to develop a fuzzy expert system to be used in industrial and medical settings for the purpose of predicting the risk of employee injury in the workplace. The expert system (CTXPERT) focuses on cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) of the forearm and hand. CTDs are injuries of the soft tissues that may result from a number of factors including repetitive motion, awkward posture, and excessive force. Various knowledge acquisition methodologies were used to develop the knowledge base and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to assign relative weights to the determined risk factors. To provide a decision, the model requires three components of input: task characteristics, personal characteristics, and organizational characteristics. The system uses linguistic risk levels as well as quantified risks in assessing the overall risk of injury. A system evaluation was conducted and the accuracy of the predictions was 80%. The Type I and Type II errors were calculated and were 19% and 22% respectively. The limitations and contributions of the system are discussed.
The seat of happiness? The effect of seat comfort on the achievement of psychological flow during transactional work
Applied Ergonomics
Psychological flow is highly pleasurable, time-limited form of engagement in a task which has bee... more Psychological flow is highly pleasurable, time-limited form of engagement in a task which has been shown to produce benefits in the workplace. Flow has historically been studied in the context of the interaction between the task and the performer. However, in work settings such as an office, many other factors may contribute to or hinder the achievement of flow. This present study broadens the research on flow to test the extent to which seating comfort while executing a challenging task influences an individual's ability to achieve flow. Fifty-four participants in this study were randomly assigned to one of two seat types and given a set of tasks to perform via a computer simulation. Seat comfort, coupled with participants' perceptions of their ability to concentrate on the simulation's set of tasks, was found to predict participants' flow experiences. Implications and future directions are discussed.
Quantification of belief and knowledge systems in information warfare
Proceedings of IEEE 5th International Fuzzy Systems
This research presents an application of fuzzy set theory (FST) to the management of uncertainty ... more This research presents an application of fuzzy set theory (FST) to the management of uncertainty in information warfare. Emphasis is placed on evidence accrual in the context of uncertain and/or incomplete performance. This analysis considers the observe-orient-decide-act (OODA) loop and the human responses in these four stages. The methodology proposes the analysis of evidence accrual by categorizing responses in the
Uncertainty management in information warfare
1997 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. Computational Cybernetics and Simulation, 1997
This paper investigates the application of fuzzy uncertainty management to information warfare si... more This paper investigates the application of fuzzy uncertainty management to information warfare simulation (SimIW). Information warfare (IW) is manifested in uncertainty; no resolved or conclusive definition currently exists. From the creation of false signals to alteration of network performance, uncertainty is rooted in this type of combat. A model for defining the types of cognitive systems that perceive information is
Heavy Work and Evaluating Physical Workloads and Lifting
Development of a Model for Determining the Impact of Password Authentication Practices on Information Security
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting, Jul 1, 2000
This research focuses on the development of a model for evaluating the human impact that password... more This research focuses on the development of a model for evaluating the human impact that password authentication issues are having on the security of information systems. Through observational analysis, organizational policy, and retrospective analysis, researchers created a model for predicting the vulnerability that a particular set of conditions will have on the likelihood of error in an information system. The methodology for the experiment and analysis of the results are presented. The findings indicate that human error associated with password authentication can be significantly reduced through the use of passwords which are comprised of meaningful data for the user and which meet the information technology community requirement for strength of password. The details of this study are provided as well as the human factors implications in information security.
The goal of the laboratory assignments is provide an environment to enhance the learning experien... more The goal of the laboratory assignments is provide an environment to enhance the learning experience by teaching through the use of ergonomic tools, equipment and analysis tools. The students will work in teams in the lab to gain experience in ergonomic team dynamics, data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation. The labs are designed to prepare the students to use ergonomic equipment in both research and application environments. Ergonomic Labs: Labs will be conducted in class during regularly scheduled attendance according to the syllabus or at alternative times that are compatible with lab team member schedules. Remote students will be given a similar assignment that can be done by one person; Remote students are always welcome to join the class in person for the labs. Labs may be done in groups of 2 to 4 depending on class size. One lab report is submitted per group and a single grade is given to all names on the lab report. Lab reports will be due the following class, unless otherwise stated. Although you will be answering specific questions in the lab, format the responses in a report when feasible. At the end of the semester each member of the lab team is required to submit a peer evaluation form for the other lab members participation Lab Reports All lab reports are to be submitted as formal written reports by the lab group. Your lab should have as a minimum the following headings:
Information Ergonomics, Controls, and Displays
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