Vincent G. Duffy

Purdue University West Lafayette | Purdue · School of Industrial Engineering

This article provides a comprehensive and systematic review of the product placement literature in order to map the thematic development of product placement research, help researchers understand the current research status, and suggest directions for future research. A pool of 874 publications related to product placement in mass media was retriev...

BACKGROUND Prolonged sitting at work can lead to adverse health outcomes. The health risk of office workers is an increasing concern for society and industry with prolonged sitting work becomes more prevalent. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the variation in muscle activities during prolonged sitting work and found out when and how to take a...

The rapid development of robot technology has introduced a substantial impact on manufacturing. Numerous studies have been carried out to apply collaborative robots (cobots) to address manufacturing productivity and ergonomics issues, which has brought extensive opportunities. In this context, a systematic literature search in the Web of Science, S...

Chatbots are fast becoming a key instrument in the research community and enterprise, while few researchers have discussed the focus of existing research and future research directions from the perspective of bibliometrics. This study aimed to explore the evolution tracks of AI applications in chatbots through strict and systematic bibliometric ana...

In this study, we investigate how extended reality (XR) and conversational artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance the user experience, showcasing successful implementations. We gathered data from Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, and conducted a bibliometric analysis to visualize and understand the relationships within t...

This longitudinal study investigated the efficacy of game-based learning in enhancing the retention of safety knowledge, specifically within the domain of construction safety. The research focused on assessing participants’ retention of safety knowledge 1 year after game-based training, revealing a resilient performance despite a perceived decline...

The main goal of this work is to study the integration of extended reality in the setting of Smart Factories. In order to investigate this topic a systematic review is conducted by performing bibliometric analysis followed by a cluster analysis. Bibliometric metadata as well as performance metrics for key search terms were collected with the use of...

Although trust plays a vital role in human-robot interaction, there is currently a dearth of literature examining the effect of users' openness personality on trust in actual interaction. this study aims to investigate the interaction effects of users' openness and robot reliability on trust. We designed a voice-based walking task and collected sub...

To improve the interaction between drivers and the in‐vehicle information system (IVIS), various intelligent agents, such as robot agents, virtual agents, and voice‐only agents, have been integrated into vehicles. However, it is not yet clear which type of in‐vehicle agent is best suited to the driving context. This study aims to investigate the ef...

Online medical service robots (OMSRs) are becoming increasingly important in the medical industry, and their design has become a highly focused issue. This study investigated the neuroeconomics underlying the formation of usage intention, specifically evaluating the impact of anthropomorphic appearance and age on users' intentions to use OMSRs. Eve...

As the cost of rendering immersive virtual reality goes down, VR technology has the potential to improve the learning outcomes of educational and training programs. In this context, it is important to identify the advantages and pitfalls of using VR as a training tool. This review is an attempt to evaluate VR technology as a training tool and vario...

Workplace stress and health are important subsets of the safety engineering field. Engineers need to maintain physical, emotional, and mental health to be productive and safe employees, which is beneficial to their employers through the reduction of accidents. Besides the human element, which may involve injury, death, or other lasting physical or...

The main theme of this report is a systematic literature review for the current states and future trends of virtual reality and augmented reality, especially in human factors related fields. Evidence shows that literature review is beneficial and essential for research, and there are numerous guides on how to accomplish that [15–17]. A number of ac...

The purpose of this study was to examine the applications of gamification and game-based learning in the field of safety engineering. This systematic literature review used an extensive set of databases and data analysis tools to defend the rising importance of gamification in safety engineering. Databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google...

The primary goal of this report is to review literature regarding gamification in the context of safety. Utilizing tools such as Scopus Analysis, Google Scholar, Dimensions AI, Springer link, Scite.AI, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to explore the connections in published literature between “Gamification” and “Safet...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mobile computing has brought significant advancements in creating user-centric applications and interfaces that enhance user experience, promote accessibility, and facilitate personalized interactions. This paper explores the influence of AI on mobile computing from a human factors perspective, emp...

With the recent development of artificial intelligence, the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) has received an increasing amount of attention. Among all topics under HCI, machine learning and privacy concerns are two of the most important ones. One of the machine learning techniques that possess a strong connection with privacy is federated...

The recent advances in modern technology have paved the way for the automation era- wherein systems are fully automated with minimal/no human intervention. Automation has made arduous human tasks very simple, effective, and economical. Due to these remarkable benefits, the need for automation rose across various domains- aviation, manufacturing, au...

This article discusses the safety and ethics involved with the emergence of wearable technology. A bibliometric analysis, content analysis, and systematic review are conducted. The current research and articles identified through the reviews are presented and discussed. Metadata was accessed using various databases including Scopus, Web of Science,...

The purpose of this report is to analyze the effects of Engineering Psychology on Job Design. Specifically relating to increasing Occupational Safety. The report uses several different citation and data analysis tools to complete the study. Google Ngram was used in the preliminary data collection phase to predict the trends in topics. MAXQDA, VOSvi...

As the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous companies in different industries started to develop technologies or virtual environments and adopted the practice of working from home. With the increasing preferences for remote work, the main purpose of this study is to analyze and find the relationship between two topics, “Work from Home” and “...

This study aims to explore the topic of motivation and education in the context of user experience. A systematic review is employed to cover trends, analyze literature, comprehensively understand the topic, and explain the purpose and future scope of user experience in motivation and education. For this, metadata was generated from Harzing’s Publis...

Ergonomics is a critical factor in the design of transportation vehicles, as it can significantly impact comfort, safety, and overall user experience. This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the current literature on the topic of ergonomics in transportation vehicles and to perform an in-depth RAMSIS analysis of the design optimization pr...

Advancements in technology over the past few decades have led to rapid changes in manufacturing and process industries. This industry-wide shift towards automation and digitization is better known as Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution. As new Industry 4.0 technologies are adopted and “smart factories” become commonplace, the impact o...

Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and it is becoming important due to advances that allow complex algorithms or software to be used in transportation. AI technologies are beneficial for all kinds of industries, including transportation. The development of AI in transportation engineering for autonomous vehicle (AV) control is a rapidly growi...

To understand how crowdsourced data is being used to boost transportation safety and efficiency, this study uses bibliometric analysis and data mining tools to draw insights from the body of academic literature regarding prominent authors and sub-topics, while identifying key articles that provide foundational knowledge. Results are shown in the fo...

This study looks at the importance of ergonomics in transportation as well as the contributions of the human factors and ergonomics (HFE), human computer interface (HCI), and safety-related organizations to this critical area of focus. The study provides an outline of the problems with transportation ergonomics, such as the physical and mental tire...

A flight simulator is a device that replicates the experience of flying an aircraft realistically, without actually leaving the ground. It consists of a cockpit with various systems and instruments that simulate the flight environment through the use of augmented reality. Augmented reality is a technology that overlays virtual elements onto the rea...

Ergonomics in transportation is an essential area of research with the potential to enhance the safety and comfort of many individuals. By incorporating ergonomic principles into transportation systems, they can become safer, more comfortable, and more efficient. In this paper, a bibliometric analysis and systematic review are conducted to identify...

Work-related health and safety hazards affect adults with mobility-limiting disabilities disproportionately more than non-disabled adults. Conditions that expose adults with disabilities to greater health and safety risk include employers failing to implement effective workplace ergonomic adaptations and hiring discrimination leading to unstable em...

Human error is inevitable to some degree, though in many cases it can lead to a significant risk of human injury or illness. Because of this, designers and engineers need to be aware of many considerations to ensure that their products and processes are safe. To do this, they must consider human error throughout the lifecycle, including design, man...

This paper takes performs a review and reappraisal discussion on safety pertaining to battery electric vehicles. This is in response to the various pressures to advance the technology used to power battery electric vehicles to a safe state. A variety of bibliometric and co-citation tools are used to source references and relevant sources. Other too...

This report seeks to understand the topic of occupational ergonomics through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review. To conduct this analysis, three primary key terms were utilized across a variety of online databases where data was collected and analyzed through the lens of engagement, trend, cluster, and word cloud...

This literature review examines the emerging field of wearable technologies and their impact on various industries, including healthcare, fitness, and ergonomics. Using advanced research techniques such as CiteSpace, VOS Viewer, and Scite.ai, we identified the most relevant and current information on wearable technologies. The review reveals that w...

This paper explores the impact of COVID-19 on public transportation systems through a bibliometric analysis, systematic review, and reappraisal. A systematic review analyzes literature, identifies trends, and provides comprehensive insights. Metadata from Harzing’s Publish or Perish via Scopus is utilized, with analysis conducted using tools like M...

RAMSIS is a highly realistic and time-efficient software tool that is designed to support manufacturers in improving customer satisfaction by finding design flaws and hence, improving the well-being of the customer. In this paper, the need for continuous redesigning of the passenger cabin in automobiles is discussed. A new design of a car is tested...

Effective speed management in transition areas is crucial. Although numerous studies have proposed countermeasures to ensure driving safety, little research has been conducted on identifying effective and low-cost countermeasures for speed management when transitioning from rural roads to small towns. This study proposes two countermeasures: roadsi...

This study explores the application of neuroergonomics to improve the efficacy of human computer interfaces in the domain of cognitive work, with a specific focus on individuals with mild cognitive impairments. We applied various data analysis tools to perform a systematic literature review on this topic. A bibliometric analysis-style approach is u...

The present study aimed to investigate how facial features, including facial ratio, eye shape, and mouth presence, influence users’ perceptions of social robots in terms of anthropomorphism, trustworthiness, and overall impressions. Using electroencephalogram (EEG) and eye-tracking technologies, we conducted a 2 (face ratio) × 2 (eye shape) × 2 (wi...

The topic of road safety modeling by applying artificial intelligence has been aroused in the research field. The purpose of this study was to explore artificial intelligence enhancing road safety using bibliometric analyses. The data sources were collected from three databases: Scopus, ProQuest, and Web of Science. Numerous analysis tools were app...

This study aims to investigate the literature review as a job and explore the research trend of data visualization. This study used various methods to perform a systematic literature review on data visualization. Metadata was abstracted from well-known research databases such as SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The metadata was used for...

Maintenance issues in commercial aviation are one of the major causes of flight delays and cancellations. Presently, there is a gap in our knowledge about the current state of aviation maintenance safety. Specifically, we do not know the following: (1) What is the status of maintenance errors in commercial aviation accidents? (2) What issues domina...

Wearable technology and mixed reality (MR) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential to improve industrial ergonomics. Wearable technology can enable real-time monitoring and feedback of workers’ physiological and biomechanical parameters, while MR can provide visual, auditory, and haptic feedback to support training...

The primary focus of this research is to develop digital human models (DHM) that include accurate posture and motion prediction models for a diverse population. The posture and motion prediction models currently employed in DHMs must be adapted and improved based on actual motion data in order to provide validity for simulations of challenging dyna...

In today’s world, a sizable portion of small and medium sized businesses deal with various issues relating to productivity. These can be in the form of machine conditions, bottlenecks, material handling delays and various others issues. However, the success of the businesses depends on work efficiency and productivity. With new engineering techniqu...

Simulation turns out to be one of the most important aspects of ergonomics, as it allows testing the interaction of the people and the system before they are brought into effect to improve the design process. Digital Twin is a concept that utilizes simulation to implement the representation of the model of a system or product in a virtual manner so...

This study explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive information processing stages on mental workload by assessing multimodal indicators of mental workload such as the NASA-TLX, task performance, ERPs, and eye movements. Repeated measures ANOVA of the data showed that among ERP indicators, P1, N1, and N2 amplitudes were sensitive t...

Research Expertise: Improving human performance in organizations and systems. Novel methods help to evaluate and improve safety, cognitive and emotional aspects in human-integrated systems. Research emphases include understanding the physical ergonomics of work; digital/virtual tools such as digital human modeling can support the design of systems...

Recent advances in the era of industryIndustry 4.0 are shapingShaping the future of work, in which human factors have been a focal point for today’s human operatorsOperator to collaborate with sophisticated and dynamically changing technologicalTechnological environments. This chapter aims to use a quantitative and visual method to evaluate the his...

Changes in available technology have led to many changes in daily life across the global population. One distinct emerging area is the concept of working from home. Though the necessary technology has been available for a while, exponential advancements have impacted human ergonomics considerations. A systematic literature review was conducted to e...

Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the latest strategies for achieving a more efficient and intelligent future. The world’s developments in electronics and communication technologies enabled the realization of the IoT strategy. IoT research had been underway in the recent decade that had shown a variety of challenges. This paper aimed to create an...

With the increasing presence of competitive work environments, task design and motivation have a great potential to moderate stress in the workplace. This study is a systematic literature review of this topic with existing literature and emerging trends. The review was conducted using tools like Scopus, VOSviewer, AuthorMapper, MAXQDA, Vicinitas, C...

The increasingly global nature of the engineering sphere dictates the relevance of cross-cultural design in applications related to human-automation interaction. This paper presents the results of a systematic, data-based literature review that used mining techniques to uncover emerging trends at the intersection of Cross-Cultural Design and Human...

With the increasing presence of automation in our day to day activities—usability and user experience have gained importance more than ever. This report presents the results of a systematic review of existing literature on the evolution and emerging trends of user experience and usability in Human-Automation Interaction. Bibliometric and content an...

An employee who works with die cuts complained about a soft tissue injury in her right shoulder. This injury was a result of repetitive motions occurring in a non-ergonomic fashion. Currently, the employee is required to reach up and around to retrieve the die cuts. This is an ergonomic analysis that studied the effects of a soft tissue injury in a...

This paper outlines the importance of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the workspace and addresses the issue in the Industrial case where the operator has suffered a shoulder injury. There are two operations involved: 1. Cutting and 2. Assembly of die-cuts. Also, the workers are subjected to repetitive tasks which enable the participants to be i...

The primary goal of this article is to review literature regarding ergonomics in relation to small/micro-businesses and the disconnect between knowledge and actualization. The secondary goal is to guide readers through an advanced process of ergonomic analysis through an example case study. Inspiration for the literature review stems from the commo...

This analysis was conducted to determine the utility of the advanced ergonomic analysis tools in the RAMSIS software. Specifically, this report demonstrates how RAMSIS can be effectively used to provide detailed design recommendations which improve operator comfort in an excavator control cabin. A literature review of similar ergonomic investigatio...

Many companies struggle with the balance of productivity and proper ergonomic work task design. However, it is extremely important to ensure the well-being of the employees. This is an ergonomic analysis of a plant that reported a repetitive stress injury in one of its employee’s shoulders. A systematic literature review was completed, through co-a...

Digital human modeling has been one of the topics studied in the field of human factors and ergonomics. With a high amount of literature in the databases, researchers have conducted and analyzed many different applications in digital human modeling. In this paper, a brief bibliometric analysis of digital human modeling was conducted to provide some...

This report provides a brief analysis of a lab chair solution chosen for an industrial case study. It includes supporting documentation of company incentives to increase job satisfaction by means of ergonomic modification. The report provides a bibliometric review. Within this review demonstrations are utilized to highlight the research topic. This...

This paper aims to analyze the comfort level of a very tall mall driving an excavator. An ergonomic analysis is then performed on the manikin to examine areas of discomfort while in the driving position. This analysis is particularly interesting to people in industries where excavators are used, but it can also be applied to the general population...

In this ergonomic analysis, an excavator cabin environment is optimized according to the manikins modeled in the 3D analysis software RAMSIS (developed by Human Solutions). This is a preliminary analysis, and based on this report, further changes and optimizations in the environment are possible depending upon the skill level of the user. In this a...

Excavators are utilized for a wide variety of construction jobs and tasks that require moving large amounts of material. Excavator operation involves driving, manning controls, and ensuring the safety of the machine, the operator, and surrounding people and equipment. The cab of an excavator should be designed to facilitate comfort for a variety of...

Warn Automotive is a medium manufacturing company that supplies Tier 1 automotive parts to OEMs. Their newly implemented lines contain automation and opportunities for improvement. Detailed analysis and risk assessment were completed for a station on one of the assembly lines that has had many complaints from operators. After risk tasks were identi...

Ergonomic injuries also known as musculoskeletal disorders occur due to repetitive action for a long period. The National Centre for Health Statistics department states that more than 50% of Americans are facing musculoskeletal disorders. When physical and psychological demands are too strong, it leads to discomfort, pain, and functional impairment...

Machine operators many times are involved in the constant precise movement with little room for error due to tight deadlines. With the use of the 3-D ergonomic software, RAMSIS, potential discomfort can be visualized and analyzed to provide insight into improvement in this industry for operators. The main impact of this software has the ability to...

The project focuses on work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder muscle in assembly operations. The given shoulder injury problem is encountered by a short operator in a manufacturing assembly operation. The project aims to provide a solution to reduce shoulder injuries. The analysis starts with a bottom-up approach by conducting a tas...

Comfort and posture analysis was conducted on 10 modeled individuals in a pre-designed excavator using the CAD-based software, RAMSIS. Individuals’ anthropometry was based on the distribution of 2010 German Males and Females, and they were seated and replicated into the pre-determined position before posture and comfort calculations were performed....

Industrial ergonomics in manufacturing settings is often neglected during the design phase of work cells. An employee at an air filter manufacturer suffered soft tissue injuries to their shoulder due to the incompatibility between her stature and the production table’s height. The improved ergonomics will increase the enterprises’ competitiveness a...

This paper was written to explore solutions to the following problem: an employee at a die-cutting station in a manufacturing plant is experiencing pain in her right shoulder. It is deduced that this pain results from improper posture due to a disproportionate height difference between the employee and the workstation, which is consequently too tal...

With the development of automated driving systems and V2I (vehicle-to-infrastructure) communications, soft-safety driver alerts can be implemented to supplement imminent driver alerts. This type of alert improves drivers’ situational awareness of emerging risks over a more extended period with more detailed incident information and longer response...

A Forklift is an essential and convenient tool for transporting goods and materials within an industry. However, forklift operators are easily prone to musculoskeletal injuries due to their awkward postures and visibility obstructions at work. This paper simulates an industrial set up using RAMSIS to assess the discomfort levels and vision range of...

Safety, and by extension safety management systems (SMS), are increasingly popular notions and practices in a variety of industries, including the aviation industry. Historically, SMS concepts in aviation were primarily applied in the context of flight crew management, flight safety, and air traffic management. Nevertheless, safety management pract...

The proportion of the aged population is growing at a faster rate than any other population age group globally (Velkoff et al. 2006). This population’s workforceWorkforce happens to be one of the largest in many parts of Africa, especially when compared to others worldwide (United Nations 2016). In most African countries, the aged population group...

Trust in automation has gained much attention in both industry and academia. More and more studies and evidenceEvidence prove its importance in new technology acceptance and efficient humanHumans-automation cooperation. As one of the most eye-catching and complicated intelligentIntelligent systems ever made by humansHumans, automated vehicles (AVs)...

The purpose of this study was to explore human-robot interaction in surgical contexts using bibliometric analyses. We demonstrate the use of various scientometric tools for a bibliometric review and discuss some trends in robotic surgeries. Metadata was extracted from three databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar through Publish or Pe...

Background: Human error types and error factors are two important elements of error analysis. Understanding the relationship between them can contribute to new case analyses, the tendency of error occurrence statistics, error factor identification, and prevention of error recurrence. Objective: To provide evidence and guidance for the prevention...

To be more competitive in the mobile applications market, designing the mobile applications that users tend to use is of great significance. Usability plays an indispensable role in affecting usage intention. Therefore, mobile applications usability evaluation is vital in the designing process. This report is a systematic review of mobile applicati...

The purpose of this study was to explore human-robot interaction in surgical contexts using bibliometric analyses. We demonstrate the use of various scientometric tools for a bibliometric review and discuss some trends in robotic surgeries. Metadata was extracted from three databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar through Publish or Pe...

Healthcare is one of the most critical and valuable industries. This report is a systematic literature review of the usability and safety of medical devices used extensively for patient care. Safety has been broadly considered to mean in-patient safety and improving patient care. As part of the literature review and bibliometric analysis, a search...

In the age of the fourth industrial revolution (or the industry 4.0), scientific progress is continually being made in different areas such as artificial intelligence and the blockchain. Among these areas, blockchain is emerging as an open distributed ledger that records transactions between two parties efficiently and permanently. Everything of va...

Within the year 2020, there has been a rapid rise in COVID-19 risks and documentation. Virtual reality education processes have been studied for over 20 years, while in-person interaction has been the primary source of education across all ages. A systematic analysis was conducted to understand current literature focused on virtual reality educatio...

This report details the use of bibliometric and content analysis tools to locate and analyze relevant articles used in a systematic literature review to determine insights into ways to assist healthcare workers in coping with workplace stress during COVID-19. Bibliometric tools and content analysis tools were used to search for and identity article...

The rise of Industry 4.0 has profound impacts on manufacturing such as decreased cycle time, increased customization, and greater connectivity between business processes. A systematic literature was conducted for the search term “Industry 4.0”, using tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, MAXQDA, Harzing’s Publish or Perish, BIBEXCEL, Web of Science,...

Background Research on medical errors based on both organizational and conditional factors can not only enrich our current understanding of the reasons of medical errors but also provide effective suggestions for preventing the recurrence of medical errors. Objectives This study examines medication communication errors made during clinical nursing...