Publications

2023

  • Kia, K., Hwang, J., and Kim, J. H. (2023). Effects of error rates and target sizes on neck and shoulder biomechanical loads during augmented reality interactions. Applied Ergonomics, 113, 104107.
  • Kim, Y., Hwang, J., Lim, S., Cho, M. H., and Lee, S. (2023). Child–robot interaction: designing robot mediation to facilitate friendship behaviors. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-14.
  • Hwang, J., Kim, I. S., Madasu, C., and Lee, C. (2023). Effects of Chair-Based Fidgeting and Age on Prefrontal Brain Activity and Cognitive Performance. Journal of Speech-Language & Hearing Disorders, 32(1), 91-98.

2022

  • Lee, K. S., Lee, J., and Hwang, J. (2022). Research Trends in Ergonomics, Industrial Safety, and Health: Semantic Network and Topic Analyses. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1-38.
  • Hwang, J., Park, D. J., Lee, J., and Lee, K. S. (2022). Evaluation of Ergonomic Risks for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Nursing Tasks in Korea. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1-29.
  • Lee, K. S., Zaman, M., and Hwang, J. (2022), "Reduced Muscle Activity of the Upper Extremity in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries," International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 4708.

2021

  • Lee, J., Hwang, J., and Lee, K. S., (2021), "Prediction and Comparison of Postural Discomfort Based on MLP and Quadratic Regression," Journal of Occupational Health, 63, e12292.
  • Kia, K., Hwang, J., Kim, I. S., Ishak, H, and Kim, J. H., (2021), "The Effects of Target Size and Error Rate on the Cognitive Demand and Stress during Augmented Reality Interactions,' Applied Ergonomics, 97, 103502
  • Hwang, J., Lee, J., and Lee, K. S., (2021), "A deep learning-based method for grip strength prediction: Comparison of multilayer perceptron and polynomial regression approaches," PlosOne, 16, e0246870.
  • Hwang, J., Yerriboina, V. N. K., Ari, H., and Kim, J. H., (2021), "Biomechanical Evaluation of Back-Support Exoskeletons in Patient Transfer Tasks," Applied Ergonomics, 93, 103373.

2020

  • Hwang, J., and Lee, K. S., (2020), "Classification of Whole-Body Postural Discomfort by Cluster Analysis," International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 8314
  • Jung, M. C., and Hwang, J., (2020), "Evaluation of Recessed and Bar Handles of Freezer Door in Refrigerator," Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, 30, 329-335.
  • Kim, J. H., Ari, H., Madasu, C., and Hwang, J., (2020), "Evaluation of the Biomechanical Stress in the Neck and Shoulders during Augmented Reality Interactions," Applied Ergonomics, 88. 103175
  • Penumudi, S. A., Kuppam, V. A., Kim, J. H., and Hwang, J., (2020), "The Effects of Target Location on Musculoskeletal Load, Task Performance, and Subjective Discomfort during Virtual Reality Interactions," Applied Ergonomics, 84, 103010.
  • Hwang, J., Ari, H., Matoo, M., Chen, J., and Kim, J. H., (2020), "Air-assisted Devices Reduce Biomechanical Loading in the Low back and Upper Extremities during Patient Turning Tasks," Applied Ergonomics, 87, 103-121.
  • Lee, K. S., and Hwang, J., (2020), "Determination of maximum acceptable height and comfortable height during one-handed lifting," WORK, 65, 497-507.

2019

  • Hwang, J., Kuppam, V. A., Chodraju, S. S. R., Chen, J., Kim, J. H., (2019), "Commercially Available Friction-Reducing Patient-Transfer Devices Reduce Biomechanical Stresses on Caregivers’ Upper Extremities and Low Back," Human Factors, 61, 1125-1140.
  • Kuppam, V. A., Kim, I. S., Penumudi, S. A., and Hwang, J., (2019), "Effects of Leaning Workstation on Oxygenation in the Prefrontal Cortex and Cognitive Performance." Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders, 4, 83-89.
  • Kim, J. H., Hwang, J., Jung, M. C., and Mo, S. M., (2019), "The Kinematic Evaluation of Shoulder and Elbow Joints for Different Walking Speeds," International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 11, 169-172.
  • Ailneni, R. C., Syamala, K. R., Kim, I. S., and Hwang, J., (2019), "Influence of Wearable Posture Correction Sensor on Head and Neck Posture: Sitting and Standing Workstations," WORK, 62, 27-35.
  • Lee, K. S., and Hwang, J., (2019), "Investigation of Grip Strength by Various Body Postures and Gender in Korean Adults," WORK, 62, 117-123.
  • Lee, J. H., and Hwang, J., and Lee, K. S. (2019), "Job Satisfaction and Job-Related Stress among Nurses: The Moderating Effect of Mindfulness," WORK, 62, 87-95.

2018

  • Hwang, J., Jeong, Y., Lee, D. Ju, S., and Jung, M. C. (2018), "Determining the Recommendable Range of Handle Height of French Door Refrigerator," Journal of the Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, 44, 343-351.
  • Penumudi, S. A., Kim, I. S., Chodraju, S. S. R., Mohler, R., Hwang, J. (2018), "Parkinson's Patients' Cognitive and Motor Function While Using a Mouse and Touchscreen," Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders, 3, 151-157.
  • Syamala, K. R., Ailneni, R. C., Kim, J. H., and Hwang, J., (2018), "Armrests and Back Support Reduced Biomechanical Loading in the Neck and Upper Extremities during Mobile Phone Use," Applied Ergonomics, 73, 48-54.
  • Kim, I. S., Millin, N., and Hwang, J., (2018), "Word retrieval by verbal fluency tasks for young and old people: an fNIR study," Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders ,3, 52-58.

2017

  • Hwang, J., Knapik, G. G., Dufour, J. S., Best, T. M., Khan, S. N., Mendel, E., and W. S. Marras, (2017), "Validation of a Personalized Curved Muscle Model during Complex Dynamic Exertions," Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 33, 1-9.
  • Hwang, J., Knapik, G. G., Dufour, J. S., and W. S. Marras, (2017), " Curved Muscles in Biomechanical Models of the Spine: A Systematic Literature Review," Ergonomics, 60, 577-588.

2016

  • Le, P., Hwang, J., Grawe, S., Li, J., Snyder, A., Lee, C., and W. S. Marras, (2016), "Biomechanical Patterns of Text-message Distraction," Ergonomics, 58(10), 1690-1700.
  • Hwang, J., Dufour, J. S., Knapik, G. G., Best, T. M., Khan, S. N., Mendel, E., and W. S. Marras, (2016), "Prediction of Magnetic Resonance Imaging-derived Trunk Muscle Geometry with Application to Spine Biomechanical Modeling," Clinical Biomechanics, 37, 60-64.
  • Hwang, J., Knapik, G. G., Dufour, J. S., Aurand, A., Best, T. M., Khan, S. N., Mendel, E., and W. S. Marras, (2016), " A Biologically-Assisted Curved Muscle Model of the Lumbar Spine: Model Structure," Clinical Biomechanics, 37, 53-59.
  • Hwang, J., Knapik, G. G., Dufour, J. S., Best, T. M., Khan, S. N., Mendel, E., and W. S. Marras, (2016), " A Biologically-Assisted Curved Muscle Model of the Lumbar Spine: Model Validation," Clinical Biomechanics, 37, 153-159.

2015

  • Hwang, J., and M. C. Jung, (2015), "Age and Sex Differences in Ranges of Motion and Motion Patterns," International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 21(2), 173-186.

2014

  • Wang, H., Hwang, J., Lee, K. S., Kwag, J. S., Jang, J. S., and M. C. Jung, (2014), "Upper Body and Finger Posture Evaluations at an Electric Iron Assembly Plant," Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, 24(2) 161-171.
  • Jung, M. C., Chung, J. Y., Son, K. H., Wang, H., Hwang, J., Kim, J. J., Kim, J. H., and B. H. Min, (2014), "Difference in Knee Rotation between Total and Unicompartmental Knee Artrhoplasties during Stair Climbing," Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 22(8), 1879-1886.

2013

  • Hwang, J., Shin, H., and M. C. Jung, (2013), "Joint Motion Pattern Classification by Cluster Analysis of Kinematic, Demographic, and Subjective Variables," Applied Ergonomics, 44(4), 636-642.

2012

  • Qu, Y., Hwang, J., Lee, K. S., and M. C. Jung, (2012), "The Effect of Camera Location on Observation-based Posture Estimation," Ergonomics, 55(8), 885-897.

2011

  • Hwang, J., Lee, I., Kim, H., Jung-Choi, K., Bahk, J., and M. C. Jung, (2011), "Analysis of Task and Postures of Retail Grocery Store Workers," IE Interfaces, 24(4), 387-395.
  • Hwang, J., Jung, M. C., Kim, H., Jung-Choi, K., Bahk, J., and I. Lee, (2011), "Evaluation of Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Cashier Work Activities," Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea, 26(3), 75-82.
  • Hwang, J., Jung, M. C., Kim, H., Jung-Choi, K., Bahk, J., and I. Lee, (2011), "Evaluation of Working Postures of Catering Workers in a Restaurant," Journal of the Korean Society of Safety, 26(5), 81-88.

2010

  • Hwang, J., Kong, Y. K., and M. C. Jung, (2010), "Posture Evaluations of Tethering and Loose-housing Systems in Daily Farms," Applied Ergonomics, 42(1), 1-8.

2008

  • Lee, K. S., Mo, S. M., Hwang, J., Wang, H., and M. C. Jung, (2008), "Relaxed Hand Postures," Japan Ergonomics Society, 44, 436-439.

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Wellness and Ergonomics Laboratory (WE-LAB)
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
590 Garden Road, Room 230

Jaejin Hwang, Ph.D.
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Office: Engineering Building 242
jhwang3@niu.edu
815-753-9980

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