bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application Programming Interface for Flood Forecasting from Geospatial Big Data and Crowdsourcing Data
Authors: Puttinaovarat Supattra , Horkaew Paramate
Published: November 2019

Nowadays, natural disasters tend to increase and become more severe. They do affect life and belongings of great numbers of people. One kind of such disasters that hap-pen frequently almost every year is floods in all regions across the world. A prepara-tion measure to cope with upcoming floods is flood forecasting in each particular area in order to use acquired data for monitoring and warning to people and involved per-sons, resulting in the reduction of damage. With advanced computer technology and remote sensing technology, large amounts of applicable data from various sources are provided for flood forecasting. Current flood forecasting is done through computer processing by different techniques. The famous one is machine learning, of which the limitation is to acquire a large amount big data. The one currently used still requires manpower to download and record data, causing delays and failures in real-time flood forecasting. This research, therefore, proposed the development of an automatic big data downloading system from various sources through the development of applica-tion programming interface (API) for flood forecasting by machine learning. This research relied on 4 techniques, i.e., maximum likelihood classification (MLC), fuzzy logic, self-organization map (SOM), and artificial neural network with RBF Kernel. According to accuracy assessment of flood forecasting, the most accurate technique was MLC (99.2%), followed by fuzzy logic, SOM, and RBF (97.8%, 96.6%, and 83.3%), respectively.
Users Perception of the Mobile Usability of a Global Bicycle Sharing Platform
Authors: Hussain Azham , Mkpojiogu Emmanuel O.C. , Nabeel Noor , Alathwari Ahmed
Published: November 2019

Global bicycle sharing platform offers commuters an accessible, convenient and eco-friendly alternative mode of transport. The study reports on the users’ perception about the mobile usability of oBike, a global bicycle sharing platform. Fifteen participants were recruited for the study. The study outcome reveals that most of the participants found that the oBike mobile application needs to be enhanced to improve their satisfaction. Some recommendations were proffered that if implemented will guarantee the improvement of the application.
Mobile Banking Usability Evaluation among Deaf: A Review on Financial Technology and Digital Economy Prospects
Authors: Vija Kumaran Vikniswari , Soosay Nathan Shelena , Hussain Azham , Hashim Nor Laily
Published: November 2019

This study is aimed to explore the dimensions for appropriate deaf people usability evaluation model for M-banking application in order to enhancetheir satisfaction. Through the systematic literature review (SLR) conducted, four dimensions (efficiency, effectiveness, satisfaction and accessibility) have been identified to be appropriate to suit the need of m-banking application usability evaluation especially for the deaf people. Furthermore, innovation and technologies through digital economy are practical and aptly accessible to allows persons who are deaf to fully participate in society, education, and business while also providing prospects for personal and professional advancement. Moreover, this study will be able to provide recommendation to the upper management of Malaysia Banks to concern on mobile services in order to enhance the deaf customers’ satisfaction. Financial and economy implications together with future research suggestions are also discussed in this study.
Usability Evaluation of Mobile Health Application from AI Perspective in Rural Areas of Pakistan
Authors: Samad Dahri Abdul , Al-Athwari Ahmaed , Hussain Azham
Published: November 2019

Purpose: This study endorses AI enabled Mobile Health application and investigates usability evaluation of the Mobile Health application by patients’ task performance evaluation and satisfaction.

Materials and Methods: International Organization for Standards (ISO) 9241-11 standard metrics were used and 15 patients performed tasks on task success rate, errors, efficiency (time spent), satisfaction (SUS scale).

Results: Getting registered was a top easy task while finding a relevant doctor was the most difficult task for users. The satisfaction scores by SUS suggest good rather excellent application user experience. Male were successful task achievers, while educational level and mobile know-how influence the usability scores in terms of time consumed, task errors occurred, and task completed.

Conclusion: Methods used in this study suggest future research from different contexts. Using ISO 9241-11 usability standards, the SUS instrument for satisfaction, and measuring user characteristics influence performance and can provide considerable Mobile Health design.
Choisir le risque : l’autonomie du malade en situation d’échec thérapeutique
Authors: Besle Sylvain , Sarradon-Eck Aline
Published: November 2019

L’article porte sur les situations de patients atteints de cancers avancés qui utilisent pour se soigner des traitements expérimentaux dont la balance bénéfice-risque est incertaine. Il s’appuie sur une étude de cas d’un patient qui a eu recours, à de nombreuses reprises, à des médicaments hors AMM et à des essais cliniques. En retraçant son parcours pour obtenir ces traitements innovants, l’article analyse son engagement volontaire dans des démarches expérimentales risquées que l’on peut comparer à un pari de Pascal fondé sur l’espoir. Cette comparaison nous permet de mieux comprendre comment cette détermination à lutter contre la maladie a été reçue par les professionnels de santé dans le contexte de la cancérologie moderne. Ce travail donne une lecture du recours à des traitements « risqués » en le considérant en tant que source d’une forme d’autonomie des patients au moment où les connaissances médicales standard ne suffisent plus à prolonger la vie.
Research on Collective Human Mobility in Shanghai Based on Cell Phone Data
Authors: Ren Xiyuan , Wang De
Published: November 2019

The high-frequency mobility of a massive population has caused an enormous influence on the urban internal structure, which is unable to be described by traditional data sources. While recent advances in location-based technologies provides new opportunities for researchers to understand daily human movements and the structure as a whole. The article aims to explore human spatial movements and their aggregate distribution in Shanghai using large-scale cell phone data. The trajectory of each individual is extracted from cell phone data after data cleansing. Then, an indicator system which includes mobility intensity, mobility stability, influential range, and temporal variation is developed to describe collective human mobility features in census tracts scale. Finally, spatial elements are extracted using the indicator system and the structure of human mobility in Shanghai is discussed.
Relationships Among Violent and Non-Violent Video Games, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Aggression in Female and Male Gamers
Authors: Cabras Cristina , Cubadda Maria Laura , Sechi Cristina
Published: November 2019

This study examines the differences in anxiety, self-esteem, and aggression levels between players of violent and non-violent video game and its connection to gender and age. This survey-based research utilizes survey data from 851 video gamers. The study included 61% men and 39% women. The ages of the participants ranged from 18 to 45. Participants were administered an anonymous survey including demographics, a questionnaire for video game habits, Rosenberg's self-esteem scale, a state anxiety inventory (STAI-S), and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). The results revealed significant differences between males and females, as well as between younger and older gamers. Despite the majority of research showing a positive relationship between violent video game exposure and aggression levels, the results suggest that of the preference for a violent video game over a non-violent one is not, in itself, a cause for increased anxiety, self-esteem, and aggression levels.
Dealing With Accountability in Project Selection
Authors: Macheridis Nikos , Dergård Johan
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this study is to present a framework to assess how project individuals deal with accountability in project selection. The framework is designed based on project selection and accountability literature and empirical data. Empirical data was collected through semi-structured interviews with project individuals working at organizations operating in information technology and working with information technology projects. This method was chosen since the authors considered it to be appropriate for providing a deeper understanding of social phenomena through enabling the researchers to explore the views, experiences and beliefs of motivations of project individuals on specific matters. The framework reveals that project individuals use multiple strategies to deal with accountability, depending on audience and on forms of accountability. How project individuals deal with accountabilities depends on how trust, transparency and legitimacy are embedded in the different principal-agent relationships and the context that the project individuals are involved in during the selection phase.
Integrated Financial Management Information System Project Implementation in Ghana Government Ministries
Authors: Yaokumah Winfred , Biney Emelia
Published: November 2019

This study investigates the factors impeding successful implementation of integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) project in Ghana. When successfully implemented, IFMIS can bring about a reform in the country's financial management by reduce corruption and financial mismanagement. The study uses stratified and purposeful sampling methods and a questionnaire to collect from 346 employees in selected government departments. The study employs descriptive statistics to both assess IFMIS effectiveness and the effect of information and communications technology (ICT) competency in IFMIS implementation. Moreover, multiple regression analysis is used to determine the extent of top management support on IFMIS implementation success. The findings reveal that IFMIS is an effective tool in public financial management; however, the lack of ICT competency and top management support systems are the major factors required for a successful implementation of IFMIS. Recommendations are made to reduce the challenges associated with IFMIS implementation.
A Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem With Multi-Modes
Authors: Altintas Cansu , Azizoglu Meral
Published: November 2019

In this study, the authors consider a project scheduling problem with a single non-renewable resource. The authors assume that the resource is released at scheduled times and specified quantities and the resource is consumed at activity completion. The activities can be processed at different modes where a mode is defined by a processing time and a resource requirement amount. The problem is to select the modes and timings of the activities so as to minimize the project completion time. The authors give a mixed integer linear programming model and discuss some variable elimination mechanisms to enhance its efficiency.
Evolutionary and Ideation Concepts for Cybersecurity Education
Authors: Gould David A , Block Gregory , Cleveland Simon
Published: November 2019

Evolution is a well-established biological theory, but some basic concepts can be abstracted and applied to non-biological domains such as the education domain for the purposes of knowledge sharing. There is a gap in the literature regarding how evolutionary processes can be applied to cyber security education. This article presents the general evolutionary algorithm and pairs it with an ideation technique (SCAMPER) to illustrate how certain evolutionary processes can be applied to cyber security education and learning. This paper does not attempt to close the gap, but rather offer a theoretical approach to address the gap.
Multimedia Instructions and Academic Performance of Students
Authors: Khan Abdul Gaffar , Shetu Sayma Hossain , Islam Md. Nazmul , Moudud-Ul-Huq Syed
Published: November 2019

This article assesses the effect of multimedia instructions on the academic performance of secondary and higher secondary school students in a developing country. The total sample size was 600, and the respondents were the secondary and higher secondary school students of Bangladesh. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires. Finally, data analysis was performed using a two stage structural equations modelling approach. As per the study results, communicative and interactive class atmosphere (CIC), motivational teaching method (MTM), memorizable study materials (MSM), organized class lecture (OLC) of multimedia instruction have directly positive relationship with academic performance of secondary and higher secondary students. The findings of the current research applies to policy makers, school administrators, researchers, as well as academicians. This research presented a conceptual model which has been examined and validate of a developing country. The outcomes suggested both theoretical and practical implications.
Automatic Gun Detection Approach for Video Surveillance
Authors: el den Mohamed Mai Kamal , Taha Ahmed , Zayed Hala H.
Published: November 2019

The immense crime rates resulting from using pistols have led governments to seek solutions to deal with such terrorist incidents. These incidents have a negative impact on public security and cause panic among citizens. From this point, facing a pandemic of weapon violence has become an important research topic. One way to reduce this kind of violence is to prevent it via remote detection and to give an appropriate response in a short time. Video surveillance is the process of monitoring the behavior of people and objects. Surveillance systems can be employed in security applications as legal evidence. Moreover, it is used widely in suspicious activity detection applications. Intelligent video surveillance systems (IVSSs) are the use of automatic video analytics to enhance the effectiveness of traditional surveillance systems. With the rapid development in Deep Learning (DL), it is now widely used to address the problems existing in traditional detection techniques. In this article, an approach to detect pistols and guns in video surveillance systems is proposed. The presented approach does not need any invasive tools in the weapon detection process. It uses DL in the classification and the detection processes. The proposed approach enhances the obtained results by applying Transfer Learning (TL). It employs two different DL techniques: AlexNet and GoogLeNet. Experimental results verify the adaptability of detecting different types of pistols and guns. The experiments were conducted on a benchmark gun database called Internet Movie Firearms Database (IMFDB). The results obtained suggest that the proposed approach is promising and outperforms its counterparts.
Fusion Time Reduction of a Feature Level Based Multimodal Biometric Authentication System
Authors: Mahmoud Rasha O. , Selim Mazen M. , Muhi Omar A.
Published: November 2019

In the present study, a multimodal biometric authentication method is presented to confirm the identity of a person based on his face and iris features. This method depends on multiple biometric techniques that combine face and iris (left and right) features to recognize. The authors have designed and applied a system to identify people. It depends on extracting the features of the face using Rectangle Histogram of Oriented Gradient (R-HOG). The study applies a feature-level fusion using a novel fusion method which employs both the canonical correlation process and the proposed serial concatenation. A deep belief network was used for the recognition process. The performance of the proposed systems was validated and evaluated through a set of experiments on SDUMLA-HMT database. The results were compared with others, and have shown that the fusion time has been reduced by about 34.5%. The proposed system has also succeeded in achieving a lower equal error rate (EER), and a recognition accuracy up to 99%.
A Fuzzy System for Evaluating Human Resources in Project Management
Authors: Adeola Oladele Stephen , Ganiyu Adesina Rafiu
Published: November 2019

The key lubricants for the necessary functioning of any organization are money, machines, time, and humans. Human resources is the most important ingredient among them. Most projects fail because of ineptitude of those who administer the project, notably in government projects. Alternatively, advertisement for expert positions suffers as a result of poor coverage, late responses, non-transparency, and subjective selection during recruitment process. This work proposes a fuzzy system for the evaluation of human resources for the management of projects in core areas where professional services are expedient for supervision. It exposes the level of experience on the job, core competencies, exposure, and knowledge scope. A prototype fuzzy system for evaluation of human resource for project management, consisting of a user friendly menu-driven interface, was developed for evaluating the suitability of professionals for different roles within a project team. At the end of the work, it is expected that governments, companies, and various donor agencies would find the system useful when embarking on projects for an optimal result.
Top Management's Role in Promoting Decision Support Systems Efficiency
Authors: Alkraiji Abdullah Ibrahim
Published: November 2019

Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews for decision support systems, the IS literature has produced inconsistent results regarding the role of top management and the effectiveness of these systems. IS researchers are concerned with there being a widening gap between research and practice, leading to the current study, focusing on the relevance of these two constituencies. This study employs the Delphi methodology in relation to Saudi Arabia to investigate the reality of the decision support systems in governmental organizations and the diverse issues related to making effective use of them by increasing the role of top management. The findings revealed that there is an absence of a role for IT in the decision-making process, and that there is a lack of robust data warehouse systems capable of supporting organizations' top management with high-quality information. The study revealed various required reforms of various governmental and institutional arrangements and obligational aspects of the efficiency of decision support systems.
Influence of Information and Service Quality on Users' Continuous Use of Mobile Libraries in China
Authors: Ye Pinghao , Liu Liqiong , Gao Linxia , Mei Quanjun
Published: November 2019

This research mainly aims to explore the factors that influence users' continuous use of mobile libraries. The findings of this study will provide empirical evidence to help improve the service and information quality of mobile libraries. Moreover, suggestions for optimization are provided with the objective of meeting user demands at its maximum. A theoretical model is constructed to reveal the impact of 11 influencing factors on users' continuous use of mobile libraries. Structural equation modeling is adopted to verify the theoretical model and research hypothesis based on the valid data obtained from a questionnaire survey. The study found that personalized services and information availability have positive impacts on the service quality of mobile libraries. Moreover, perceived mobility and information quality have positive impacts on the perceived usability of mobile libraries. Finally, perceived usability, service quality, and platform stability have significantly positive impacts on the willingness of users to continue usage of mobile libraries.
Factors to Consider When Designing Multimedia CBL Tools in Health Professional Programs
Authors: King Colin D. , MacKinnon Gregory
Published: November 2019

Multimedia case studies are effective constructivist instructional tools that can help to design contextually authentic scenarios while also scaffolding instruction to help students move beyond their current skill and knowledge base. Although there are many advantages of using multimedia case-based learning, there are also many challenges associated with designing technology-enhanced case studies for constructivist learning. The research described herein presents the advantages and challenges that emerged from three unique learning environments in health professional education programs. In each of these environments, a multimedia educational tool (named the multimedia case-based learning sports injury assessment educational tool) was designed to engage students in authentic sport injury case scenarios. Feedback was gathered from multiple stakeholders in each learning context and used to explore the effectiveness of this technology-enhanced pedagogical approach.
Effect of User Involvement in Supply Chain Cloud Innovation
Authors: Chen Yun , Duan Lian , Zhang Weiyong
Published: November 2019

Cloud innovation has become increasingly important to supply chain innovation and performance. User involvement is a crucial part of cloud innovation. However, the effect of user involvement in supply chain cloud innovation has not been thoroughly studied, particularly its effect on product cost and optimal price. In this paper, the authors attempted to bridge this major gap in the literature. The authors reviewed the relevant literature to define cloud innovation and user involvement in supply chain cloud innovation. Then the authors developed a game model based on the Bertrand model. Analysis of the model showed that user involvement affects product cost and optimal pricing in an interesting way. The authors also presented a real-life example of how user innovation takes place at Tailg electric vehicle company.
Understanding the Drivers of Cloud-Based Service Adoption and Their Impact on the Organizational Performance
Authors: Lal Prerna , Bharadwaj Sangeeta Shah
Published: November 2019

This study aims to understand the drivers of cloud-based services (CBS) adoption and its impact on the performance of Indian organizations. The conceptual model was developed using diffusion of innovation theory, technology-organization-environment framework, transaction cost economics, technology acceptance model, and balanced scorecard model. This quantitative study collected data from IT experts of 334 Indian organizations using questionnaire survey method. Data analysis using structural equation modelling reveals that among six identified drivers, credibility of cloud service provider has the strongest impact on the decision to adopt CBS, followed by top management attitude, economic flexibility, perceived usefulness, and relative advantage. While perceived ease of use of the CBS was found statistically not significant. Conversely, the impact of CBS adoption was found strongest on the financial performance of the organizations. Further, CBS's adoption drivers and their impact on performance vary significantly on the basis of age and size of the organizations.
STAT3 and STAT5 Signaling Thresholds Determine Distinct Regulation for Innate Receptor–Induced Inflammatory Cytokines, and STAT3/STAT5 Disease Variants Modulate These Outcomes
Authors: Hedl Matija , Sun Rui , Huang Chen , Abraham Clara
Published: November 2019

Genetic variants in the STAT3/STAT5A/STAT5B region are associated with immune-mediated diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, how STAT3 and STAT5 regulate the critical balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines and how common disease-associated genetic variants (e.g., rs12942547) in the region modulate this balance are incompletely understood. We found that upon pattern-recognition receptor (PRR) stimulation of human monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs), decreasing STAT3, STAT5a, and STAT5b expression led to a progressive decrease in anti-inflammatory cytokines, whereas proinflammatory cytokines initially decreased but then increased when STAT3 or STAT5 expression fell below a critical threshold. Mechanisms regulating STAT3- and STAT5-dependent inflammatory cytokine outcomes included negative feedback from autocrine/paracrine IL-10, TGF-β, IL-4, IL-13, IL-22, and TSLP secretion and SOCS1/SOCS2/SOCS3 induction. MDMs from rs12942547 AA disease-risk carriers demonstrated increased STAT3, STAT5a, and STAT5b expression and increased PRR-induced STAT3 and STAT5 phosphorylation relative to GG MDMs. Both pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine secretion was decreased in MDMs from GG carriers, as STAT3, STAT5a, and STAT5b expression was above the threshold for reciprocal regulation of these cytokines. Taken together, we identify that the threshold of STAT3, STAT5a, and STAT5b expression determines if PRR-induced proinflammatory cytokines are increased or decreased, define mechanisms for this reciprocal regulation, and elucidate consequences for disease variants in the STAT3/STAT5A/STAT5B region, indicating that considering signaling thresholds and targeting specific cell types might be beneficial when evaluating therapeutic interventions in this pathway.
Targeting the Immune Complex–Bound Complement C3d Ligand as a Novel Therapy for Lupus
Authors: Kulik Liudmila , Laskowski Jennifer , Renner Brandon , Woolaver Rachel , Zhang Lian , Lyubchenko Taras , You Zhiying , Thurman Joshua M. , Holers V. Michael
Published: November 2019

Humoral autoimmunity is central to the development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Complement receptor type 2 (CR2)/CD21 plays a key role in the development of high-affinity Abs and long-lasting memory to foreign Ags. When CR2 is bound by its primary C3 activation fragment–derived ligand, designated C3d, it coassociates with CD19 on B cells to amplify BCR signaling. C3d and CR2 also mediate immune complex binding to follicular dendritic cells. As the development of SLE involves subversion of normal B cell tolerance checkpoints, one might expect that CR2 ligation by C3d-bound immune complexes would promote development of SLE. However, prior studies in murine models of SLE using gene-targeted Cr2−/− mice, which lack both CR2 and complement receptor 1 (CR1), have demonstrated contradictory results. As a new approach, we developed a highly specific mouse anti-mouse C3d mAb that blocks its interaction with CR2. With this novel tool, we show that disruption of the critical C3d–CR2 ligand-receptor binding step alone substantially ameliorates autoimmunity and renal disease in the MRL/lpr model of SLE.
A new genus and species of Mesostylini Reitter, 1913 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Authors: Colonnelli Enzo , Paladini Alessandro
Published: November 2019

Is described the new genus Viridistylus n. gen. and its type species Viridistylus robustus n. sp. from Tajikistan belonging to the entimine tribe Mesostylini. A key to the genera of Mesostylini thus far known, and illustration of the new species are included.
Records of seven species of native and exotic bark beetles new to Pu’u Wa’awa’a Dry Forest Unit, Hawai‘i Island (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae)
Authors: Gillett Conrad P.D.T. , Elliott Christine , Rubinoff Daniel
Published: November 2019

As part of ongoing surveys for native bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) across the Hawaiian Islands, we undertook targeted sampling at Pu’u Wa’awa’a Experimental Forest Unit, North Kona, on the northwestern part of Hawai‘i Island during February to April of 2018 and 2019. This is one of the few areas containing remaining native dry forest on the leeward, dry side of the island. Our sampling revealed the presence of seven species of bark beetles not previously recorded from Pu’u Wa’awa’a. These included two native and endemic Hawaiian species belonging to the genus Xyleborus Eichhoff (tribe Xyleborini). The other five species are the exotic Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari, 1867), or the coffee berry borer, belonging to the tribe Cryphalini, which is a serious pest of coffee in the Hawaiian Islands, and four widespread adventive species belonging to the tribe Xyleborini, including Xyleborus ferrugineus (Fabricius, 1801), whose frass has been demonstrated to be able to contain a fungus that is a causative agent of the plant disease Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death which currently poses a threat to native ʻōhiʻa lehua trees. These records are presented and discussed in detail, and the newly recorded species are illustrated in colour photographs.
Products of Involutions of an Infinite-dimensional Vector Space
Authors: de Seguins Pazzis Clément
Published: November 2019

We prove that every automorphism of an infinite-dimensional vector space over a field is the product of four involutions, a result that is optimal in the general case. We also characterize the automorphisms that are the product of three involutions. More generally, we study decompositions of automorphisms into three or four factors with prescribed split annihilating polynomials of degree $2$.
Improved Atmospheric Corrosion Testing for Aluminum Alloys, Part I: Deconstructing ASTM G85-A2
Authors: Parker Mary E. , Kelly Robert G.
Published: November 2019

In this work, the testing environment generated during ASTM G85-A2 exposure was deconstructed for two different commercial salt spray chambers. It was found that relative humidity (RH) control was critical to obtaining consistent results among different salt spray chamber designs, and seemingly small differences in chamber operation could have a significant impact on RH and associated corrosion damage. When RH was too high during the dwell period of the wet-dry cycle, rinsing of the sample prevented the accumulation of corrosion products along grain boundaries, which was necessary for exfoliation formation. When RH during the dwell period was too low, local anodes stifled during the dry air purge and corrosion rate was very low for most of the repeating 6 hour cycle. This work was the first in a two part study.
Dosage in Preventative OT Interventions With Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Schelly David , Nadres Ramona , Ohl Alisha
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

This research considered attendance in the Well Elderly II intervention to determine the dosage effect on depression scores. In particular, how many hours of OT sessions are necessary to produce meaningful reductions in depressive symptoms? Our analysis suggests that the small improvements in depression scores do not appear to be associated with the dosage of the intervention received; therefore, any preventative effects of the intervention need to be reconsidered.

Primary Author and Speaker: David Schelly

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ramona Nadres, Alisha Ohl
A Follow-Up Study of Injury Prevention for Computer Workers Through Ergonomic Education: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Maxwell Jessica , Howell Dana , Causey-Upton Renee
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

As an ergonomic intervention follow-up, this study will be important as it shows that ergonomic assessments are substantial in producing prolonged health and wellness, increased knowledge of ergonomics, and workstation safety in order to further reduce risk for injury for computer workers. It also demonstrates OT’s ability to sustain ergonomic programs over a period of time to improve worker safety.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Maxwell

Additional Authors and Speakers: Dana Howell, Renee Causey-Upton
Preventing Aspiration Complications: Implementing a Swallow Screening Tool
Authors: Pifer Gina , Hatlevig Janelle , Wangen Tina , Vitale Kirsten
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

There is a clear need for improved clinical identification of all acutely ill hospitalized patients at risk for aspiration. In 2016, a 1,100-bed quaternary-care facility found an upward trend in mortality rates with diagnoses of aspiration from years 2013 to 2015. An aspiration risk screening process was implemented to increase timely involvement of a dysphagia therapist. Current mortality data indicates that this change increases patient safety by timely involvement of dysphagia therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Gina Pifer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Janelle Hatlevig

Contributing Authors: Tina Wangen, Kirsten Vitale
Feasibility of a Community-Based OT-Led Life-Management Intervention for Individuals With Stroke
Authors: Hill Valerie , Miller Valerie , Towfighi Amytis
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

The purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate the feasibility of a culturally tailored, community-based life management intervention to improve quality of life and mitigate stroke risk factors in 10 individuals after experiencing a stroke. The intervention was feasible in this sample with positive outcomes for participant retention and attendance; engagement in meaningful activities; stroke-related quality of life; reintegration to normal living; and healthy behavior changes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Valerie Hill

Additional Authors and Speakers: Valerie Miller

Contributing Authors: Amytis Towfighi
Social Participation Among Adults With Disability
Authors: Liu John
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

The aim of this study is to determine the correlates of social participation among older adults with disability. Participation in social activities is associated with improved health. Initial findings show that social participation is associated with mobility. This can be used as evidence to advocate for clients to receive necessary services to improve their social participation. Such evidence can be used in practice and possible policy formulation.

Primary Author and Speaker: John Liu
Interventions Addressing Injury Among Agricultural Workers: A Systematic Review
Authors: Volkmer Katrin , Molitor Whitney Lucas
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Agricultural injuries lead to loss of work time and resultant negative effects for physical and mental health. Limited published research exists regarding the efficacy of OT intervention to mitigate or prevent such injuries. A systematic review exploring such interventions for management or prevention of agriculture-related injuries reveals that musculoskeletal interventions along with environmental modifications and client education are supported by evidence.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katrin Volkmer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Whitney Lucas Molitor
Quality of Life in Families With a Young Child With Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated With Streptococcal Infection (PANDAS)
Authors: Demchick Barbara , Ehler Julia , Marramar Shelly , Mills Alison , Nuneviller Amanda
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

PANDAS is the abrupt onset of OCD or tics after streptococcal infection in a formerly healthy child. We used qualitative phenomenology to explore family quality of life (FQOL) in six families with a child who developed PANDAS in early childhood. Data were collected through interviews, which were transcribed and analyzed through a rigorous inductive process. Results indicate that PANDAS severely impacts FQOL, and OT's awareness of PANDAS may be key to supporting the child and family.

Primary Author and Speaker: Barbara Demchick

Additional Authors and Speakers: Julia Ehler, Shelly Marramar, Alison Mills, Amanda Nuneviller
Perspectives of OTs Regarding Use of Standardized Assessments To Distinguish Levels of Evaluation in a Skilled-Nursing Facility
Authors: Victor Callie , Krutis Susan , Chandler Erica , Chang Beth , Cherry Whitney , Doughty Paige , Hubka Danielle , Murphy Kaitlin , Zepf Zach
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

This study explored perspectives of OTs at a skilled-nursing facility regarding the use of standardized assessments during patient evaluation. Study results revealed that clinical observations are the chosen method of evaluation to support billing procedures using new CPT codes. Participants indicated that despite the value of objective measurements, they cannot ignore the pressures of time and productivity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Callie Victor

Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Krutis

Contributing Authors: Erica Chandler, Beth Chang, Whitney Cherry, Paige Doughty, Danielle Hubka, Kaitlin Murphy, Zach Zepf
Systematic Overview of Neuroanatomical Differences in ADHD: Definitive Evidence
Authors: Vieira de Melo Bruno , Trigueiro Maria João , Rodrigues Pedro
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Neuroanatomical differences in ADHD is one of the most investigated topics. Therefore, we aimed to identify these differences through the first published Systematic Overview of Systematic Reviews, using Cochrane guidelines and PRISMA to criteria. We propose a hypothesis of an unbalanced multinetwork neurofunctioning and the scientific evidence that OT must be integrated in primary-care teams to assess how a multiskill involvement impacts functional and occupational performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Bruno Vieira de Melo

Contributing Authors: Maria João Trigueiro, Pedro Rodrigues
The Lived Experiences of Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) on Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Authors: Bloch Elise , Franklin Ashni , Kramer Zoey , Padua Gianina
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

This presentation will review findings from a phenomenological study conducted by graduate MOT students to explore the lived experiences of veterans with PTSD participating in equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT). Veterans found that this nontraditional treatment provided safety, healing, and meaning to their lives, along with establishing new routines and skills, without the stigma associated with mainstream treatment. Study limitations and future research recommendations will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elise Bloch

Additional Authors and Speakers: Zoey Kramer

Contributing Authors: Ashni Franklin, Gianina Padua
OT in an Equine Environment for Children With Autism: A Multiple Baseline Single-Case Experimental Design
Authors: Peters B. Caitlin , Wood Wendy
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Results of this single-case experimental design indicate that children with autism who participated in OT in an equine environment demonstrated improvement in individual occupational performance goals, social motivation, and social communication. Some, but not all, participants demonstrated decreased irritability and hyperactivity. Results suggest that horses and the equine environment can be effectively integrated into OT for children with autism.

Primary Author and Speaker: B. Caitlin Peters

Contributing Authors: Wendy Wood
Self-Determination and Employment Supports: Enabling Career Development and Integrated Employment
Authors: Dean Evan
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

For transition-age young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), employment represents a key component of participation. This presentation will report preliminary outcomes of a study using the SDCDM. We found that the SDCDM can have a positive impact on the career development of young adults with ASD. Specifically, participants saw gains in goal attainment, which moved them closer to their long-term employment goals.

Primary Author and Speaker: Evan Dean
Are Certain Neglect Assessments Better Than Others at Detecting Neglect in Poststroke Patients?
Authors: Burns Gabrielle , Grattan Emily
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Gabrielle Burns

Additional Authors and Speakers: Emily Grattan
Promote Sleep: An Environmental Sleep Tool Kit for Elderly Veterans
Authors: Dusek Siri , Hynes Alissa , Frie Brenda , Benz Janet , Graham Cynthia , Campbell Katherine , Bonsell Laura , Heinen Lecia , Mehelich Mary , Kelvie Mary
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Siri Dusek

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alissa Hynes, Brenda Frie

Contributing Authors: Janet Benz, Cynthia Graham, Katherine Campbell, Laura Bonsell, Lecia Heinen, Mary Mehelich, Mary Kelvie
Healthy Families: An Investigation Into Factors That Promote Robust Family Health for Families Raising Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Authors: Burke Hannah , Smith Sarah
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Hannah Burke

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarah Smith
Activity and Participation Levels During and After Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in People With Cardiac Conditions: Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Kim Young Joo , Crane Patricia , Houmard Joseph , Swift Damon , Reeve Jonathan , Walters Deena , Young Molly
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This prospective observational study investigates the changes people with chronic cardiac conditions may experience after discharged from cardiac rehabilitation. The findings advance OT practitioners’ knowledge on short-term and long-term changes in physical activity and participation level, cognition, motivation, and fatigue and understanding of OT roles for people with chronic cardiac conditions who are postacute and postcardiac rehabilitation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Young Joo Kim

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jonathan Reeve, Deena Walters, Molly Young

Contributing Authors: Patricia Crane, Joseph Houmard, Damon Swift
Influence of Environmental Factors on Social Participation Poststroke
Authors: Foley Erin , Connor Lisa , Nicholas Marjorie , Baum Carolyn
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This poster describes a study that examined the extent to which environmental factors affected participation in social activities for individuals at least six months poststroke. Results of the study provide OTs with a better understanding of important environmental factors to consider when addressing social participation after stroke and help to expand the focus of the rehabilitation literature beyond body functions and structures to participation in meaningful activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Erin Foley

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lisa Connor

Contributing Authors: Marjorie Nicholas, Carolyn Baum
Sensory Processing and Internalizing Behaviors in Children: A Scoping Review
Authors: Kotsiris Kasey , Little Lauren
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This scoping review examined research on the association between sensory processing and internalizing behavior among individuals ages 1-22 years. Findings suggest that sensory processing sensitivity was positively associated with various conditions, personality characteristics, aspects of family life, anxiety, and mental health difficulties. Findings from this scoping review may inform intervention approaches that target the sensory processing underpinnings of internalizing behaviors.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kasey Kotsiris

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Little
Emergence of Self-Efficacy (SE) During Psychoeducational Group Meetings and Discussions for Undergraduates With Learning and Attention Disorders
Authors: Kreider Consuelo , Apostol Jianne , Lan Mei-Fang , Wu Chang-Yu , Percival Susan , Byrd Charles
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

Self-efficacy (SE) is critical to the success of students with learning and attention disorders (L/AD). Research describes processes for development of SE in undergraduates for identifying and obtaining the information, resources, and skills needed to bolster college-role success. Fifty-two undergraduates with L/AD engaged in psychoeducational groups; data were 30 transcripts from group discussions. A process model of SE development was developed from the data.

Primary Author and Speaker: Consuelo Kreider

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jianne Apostol

Contributing Authors: Mei-Fang Lan, Chang-Yu Wu, Susan Percival, Charles Byrd
The Effectiveness of Routine OT Interventions on Motor Skills for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Authors: Piller Aimee , Kohnert Lindsey
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This study provides a retrospective pre- and posttest study examining the routine practice of OT in the treatment of developmental coordination disorder (DCD). The study provides an example of practice-based evidence in examining medical records of children with DCD who received OT services. The study presents the effectiveness of OT services on improving motor skills of children with DCD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Aimee Piller

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lindsey Kohnert, Lindsey Kohnert, Lindsey Kohnert
Healing with Horses: Outcomes of an Equine-Facilitated Cancer Program and Directions for OT Practice
Authors: Murphy Lynne , Goehmann Brittany , Panczykowski Heather
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This study explored a 10-week, equine-facilitated program for cancer survivors living in the community. Unmounted horsemanship activities were followed by guided processing of emotions within a support group. Overall quality of life increased; however quantitative analysis was limited by small sample. Qualitative analysis revealed five themes of human-equine journey, human bond through shared experience, reclaiming positive emotions, nurturing resilience, and evolution of a new identity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lynne Murphy

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brittany Goehmann, Heather Panczykowski
Using Machine Learning in an Automated Infant Motor Screening Tool for the Natural Environment
Authors: Fair-Field Teresa , Modayur Bharath
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This poster describes a completed NIH Phase I study, a prototype of the Human Action Recognition Engine (HARE) utilizing the three-dimensional body mapping technology of the X-box Kinect to automate the extraction of infant postural and motor data of the infant during floor play with the parent in the natural environment of the home. This demonstrates the feasibility of an automated developmental risk screener to achieve state-of-the-art accuracy in the assessment of infant motor development.

Primary Author and Speaker: Teresa Fair-Field

Contributing Authors: Bharath Modayur
Determining the Psychometric Properties of a Bank of Items Related to an Individual's Psychological Condition
Authors: Almanza Lauren , Lowery Robert , Pace Rachel , Sweinhart Sydney , Lehman Leigh
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

The overall purpose of the proposed research project is to examine the psychometric properties of a bank of items (SCL-90-R) related to an individual's psychological condition (depression and somatization).

Primary Author and Speaker: Leigh Lehman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Almanza, Robert Lowery, Rachel Pace, Sydney Sweinhart
The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment (OCIA): A Means To Develop Students’ Professional Reasoning
Authors: Jewell Vanessa , Griswold LouAnn
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

The OCIA provides a tool to promote students’ reflection on clinical experiences, giving educators a method to address the dissonance in clinical experiences and academic education. Using the OCIA as a tool to modify interventions to increase occupation-centered practice, further embracing the profession’s philosophy, may be one strategy to facilitate professional socialization.

Primary Author and Speaker: Vanessa Jewell

Additional Authors and Speakers: LouAnn Griswold
Comparison of Visual Motor Skills of Typical Women in Their 30s With Those of Typical Women in Their 70s
Authors: Bowman O. Jayne
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

Demographics related to aging of women in the US will be presented, and research related to changes in fine motor skills and other upper-extremity functioning as one ages will be summarized. A study comparing visual motor skills of typical women in their 30s with those of typical women in their 70s will be presented and clinical implications for practice addressed.

Primary Author and Speaker: O. Jayne Bowman