Research papers

Augmented and virtual reality for inspection and maintenance processes in the aviation industry

Abstract Maturity of augmented and virtual reality devices has considerably grown recently. As processes in the aviation industry are error prone and time consuming, efforts are made to implement these technologies to su…

Sleep on Long Haul Layovers and Pilot Fatigue at the Start of the Next Duty Period.

In this dataset, circadian end-time of layovers is a key determinant of pilot fatigue status at the beginning of the inbound duty period.

Acupuncture in the treatment of fatigue in Parkinson's disease: A pilot, randomized, controlled, study

Fatigue is a common and disabling problem in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), and there is currently no satisfactory treatment.

Effectiveness of working memory training among children with dyscalculia: evidence for transfer effects on mathematical achievement—a pilot study

The results show that both WM and mathematical performances improved significantly after intervention, indicating a strong relationship between these two constructs.

Multi-level virtual prototyping of electromechanical actuation system for more electric aircraft

Abstract Electromechanical actuators (EMAs) are becoming increasingly attractive in the field of more electric aircraft because of their outstanding benefits, which include reduced fuel burn and maintenance cost, enhance…

A comparative study of aviation safety briefing media: card, video, and video with interactive controls

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain and Fatigue in Patients Receiving Oxaliplatin: An Open Label Quasi–Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Background Patients receiving oxaliplatin may experience peripheral neuropathic pain and fatigue. Aromatherapy massage, a nonpharmacological method, may help to control these symptoms.

Acute exercise effects on worry, state anxiety, and feelings of energy and fatigue among young women with probable Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A pilot study

Support is provided for the positive effects of acute aerobic exercise on worry, state anxiety, and feelings of energy and fatigue among young women with worry indicative of GAD.

Benefits of belly dance on quality of life, fatigue, and depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer - A pilot study of a non-randomised clinical trial.

Belly dance can be a viable form of physical activity for women with breast cancer and was associated with benefits for quality of life, fatigue, and depressive symptoms.

Explaining Aviation Safety Incidents Using Deep Temporal Multiple Instance Learning

Although aviation accidents are rare, safety incidents occur more frequently and require a careful analysis to detect and mitigate risks in a timely manner.

Effectiveness of two web-based cognitive bias modification interventions targeting approach and attentional bias in gambling problems: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial

BackgroundDisordered gamblers have phenotypical and pathological similarities to those with substance use disorders (SUD), including exaggerated automatic cognitive processing of motivationally salient gambling cues in t…

Training Pediatric Fellows in Palliative Care: A Pilot Comparison of Simulation Training and Didactic Education

This simulation-based curriculum is an effective method for improving PC comfort, education, and consults and more frequent practice is likely needed to lead to sustained improvements in communication competence.

A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing effectiveness of prism glasses, visual search training and standard care in hemianopia

Pilot trial to compare prism therapy and visual search training, for homonymous hemianopia, to standard care (information only).

Statistical modelling of runway incursion occurences in the United States

Efficient clear air turbulence avoidance algorithms using IoT for commercial aviation

With the growth of commercial aviation over the last few decades there have been many applications designed to improve the efficiency of flight operations as well as safety and security.

The Look of Tiredness: Evaluation of Pilot Fatigue Based on Video Recordings

Skin-Spar Failure Detection of a Composite Winglet Using FBG Sensors

Winglets are introduced into modern aircraft to reduce wing aerodynamic drag and to consequently optimize the fuel burn per mission. In order to be aerodynamically effective, these devices are installed at thewing tip se…

Dealing With Unexpected Events on the Flight Deck: A Conceptual Model of Startle and Surprise

Objective: A conceptual model is proposed in order to explain pilot performance in surprising and startling situations. Background: Today’s debate around loss of control following in-flight events and the implementation …

Determining the effectiveness of an Elder Abuse Nurse Examiner Curriculum: A pilot study.

The Elder Abuse Nurse Examiner Curriculum and associated training materials were efficacious in improving SANEs' self-reported knowledge of and perceived competence in delivering elder abuse care.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Treat Sleep Disturbance and Fatigue After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Adapted CBT produced greater and sustained improvements in sleep, daily fatigue levels, and depression compared with TAU, suggesting that CBT is a promising treatment for sleep disturbance and fatigue after TBI.

Feasibility and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Training on Balance and GaitRecovery Early after Stroke: A Pilot Study

Objective: To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual reality training for improving balance and/or gait during inpatient rehabilitation of patients within 12 weeks after stroke.

The Effectiveness of a Simulation-Based Flipped Classroom in the Acquisition of Laparoscopic Suturing Skills in Medical Students-A Pilot Study.

Comparing with traditional approach, a simulation-based flipped classroom approach may improve laparoscopic intracorporeal knot-tying skill acquisition in medical students.

Acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue in lung cancer patients: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial

Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by lung cancer patients and Acupuncture may be a safe and feasible optional method for adjunctive treatment in cancer palliative care, and appropriately powered trials are warrante…

Overview and analysis of PM starter/generator for aircraft electrical power systems

More Electrical Aircraft (MEA) which replaces the hydraulic and pneumatic power by electrical power leads to reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

A Review of General Aviation Safety (1984-2017).

Research findings over the past 30 yr will be reviewed, and areas in which general aviation occupant survival could be improved and injury severity mitigated will be discussed with the view of equipping aircraft with cra…

AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION IN THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER ENVIRONMENT OF AN AIRPORT

Safety is at the heart of the aviation system, accident rates are on a steady downward trend with 2.1 accidents per million departures in 2016, representing the lowest annual aviation accident rate.

From Agricultural Benefits to Aviation Safety: Realizing the Potential of Continent-Wide Radar Networks

Abstract Migratory animals provide a multitude of services and disservices—with benefits or costs in the order of billions of dollars annually.

A pilot study on feasibility, acceptance and effectiveness of metacognitive-oriented social skills training in schizophrenia

BackgroundIn preparation for a randomized controlled trial, a pilot study was conducted to investigate the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a psychotherapy group based on metacognitive-oriented social skil…

Aviation 4.0: More Safety through Automation and Digitization

The world is talking about the Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution, that is, the current trend of higher level of automation, digitalization and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.

Deep quantum inspired neural network with application to aircraft fuel system fault diagnosis

The deep quantum inspired neural network (DQINN) which is an improved deep quantum network ( DQN) to solve fault diagnosis for aircraft fuel system and experiments show that DQINn outperforms other three classical algori…

Reducing the “cost of caring” in cancer care: Evaluation of a pilot interprofessional compassion fatigue resiliency programme

This pilot study evaluated the impact of a pilot CF resiliency (CFR) programme on interprofessional staff at a regional cancer centre and found reduced clinical stress at programme completion, which may be explained by p…

Structuring an effective human error intervention strategy selection model for commercial aviation

Effectiveness of exergaming in improving functional balance, fatigue and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Exergaming was effective in enhancing balance and reducing fatigue in PD patients after 12 weeks of treatment, but this benefit was not sustained in the long-term.

Effectiveness of Information Processing Strategy Training on Academic Task Performance in Children with Learning Disabilities: A Pilot Study

Learning disabilities (LD) can be associated with problems in the four stages of information processing used in learning: input, throughput, output, and feedback.

The Influence of Surprise on Upset Recovery Performance in Airline Pilots

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to test if performance of airline pilots, in performing an aerodynamic stall recovery procedure, decreases when they are surprised, compared to when they anticipate a stall e…

The Effectiveness of a Pilot Self-Compassion Program on Well Being Components

Self-compassion is a newly developed construct in the field of positive psychology while a plethora of studies highlighted its beneficial outcomes on people’s psychological prosperity.

Crowded skies: Conflicts between expanding goose populations and aviation safety

We here review the collision risks posed by large-bodied, flocking geese to aircraft, exacerbated by recent major increases in northern hemisphere goose populations and air traffic volume.

Promoting healthy transition to college through mindfulness training with first-year college students: Pilot randomized controlled trial

Heart rate variability biofeedback therapy and graded exercise training in management of chronic fatigue syndrome: An exploratory pilot study.

Both interventions reduce fatigue and HRV-BF seems to have additional effects on components of mental health, including depression, whereas GET seems to emphasise components of physical health.

An Evaluation of the Relationships between Collegiate Aviation Safety Management System Initiative, Self-Efficacy, Transformational Safety Leadership and Safety Behavior mediated by Safety Motivation

Part of the Aerospace Engineering Commons, Aviation and Space Education Commons, Aviation Safety and Security Commons, Community College Leadership Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inqui…

Feasibility and Effectiveness of Memory Specificity Training in Depressed Outpatients: A Pilot Study.

This is the first study to show that MeST in an outpatient setting is feasible and can lead to an increase in autobiographical memory specificity and that it may decrease depressive symptoms.

INFLUENCING FACTORS OF RUNWAY INCURSION RISK AND THEIR INTERACTION MECHANISM BASED ON DEMATEL–ISM

The proposed DEMATEL-ISM method can analyze the influencing factors of runway incursions and their influencing mechanism, thereby offsetting the shortcomings of the linear risk factor statistical model and offering a nov…

Using Perceived Self-Efficacy to Improve Fatigue and Fatigability In Post-Surgical Lung Cancer Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Fatigue remains a prevalent and debilitating symptom in persons with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Exercise has been shown to be effective in reducing fatigue, yet interventions are limited for postsurg…

Evaluation of Stress Affecting Aircraft Maintenance Technician ‟ s Performance

A Bayesian Network Model of Pilot Response to TCAS Resolution Advisories

Improving Aviation Safety in Indonesia: How Many More Accidents?

Numerous and consecutive aircraft accidents combined with a consistent failure to meet international safety standards in Indonesia, namely from the International Civil Aviation Organization and the European Aviation Safe…

A framework for risk management decisions in aviation safety at state level

Aviation is a key industrial sector for global development. Safety is essential for its healthy growth. However its management is pervaded by simplistic methods based on risk matrices.

Aviation safety and security

The goal of NASA’s Aviation Safety and Security Program (AvSSP) is to develop and demonstrate technologies that contribute to a reduction in the fatal aviation accident rate.

Effectiveness of a High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Training Program in Managing Cardiac Arrhythmias in Children: A Randomized Pilot Study.

A simulation-based training with debriefing had positive effects on stress and satisfaction about skills of pediatric residents and nurses and on observed TSs and NTSs of the leaders during simulation sessions.

Review on civil aviation safety investment research