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Hancock, P.A. (2007). On the process of automation transition in multi-task human-machine systems. Transaction of the IEEE on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part A: Humans and Systems, 37(4), 586-598.

Abstract:
This paper examined the effects of different forms of automation invocation, the reconfiguration of the task display when automated, and the influence of the specific modality that warned of the manual/automation transition on the operator performance.

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Vercruyssen, M., Kamon, E., & Hancock, P.A. (2007). Effects of carbon dioxide inhalation on psychomotor and mental performance during exercise and recovery. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 13(1), 15-27.

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On separate days, 6 highly trained participants performed psychomotor tests while breathing for 60 min 3 carbon dioxide (CO2) mixtures (room air, 3% CO2, or 4% CO2) prior to, between, and following two 15-min treadmill exercise bouts (70% VO2max).

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Hancock, P. A., Mouloua, M., Gilson, R., Szalma, J., & Oron-Gilad, T. (2007). Provocation: Is the UAV Control Ratio the Right Question?. Ergonomics in Design, 15(1), 7.

Excerpt:
     There are a variety of ongoing attempts to generate unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies to exploit the advantages that these semiautomated and automated airborne platforms promise to render.

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Parasuraman, R., & Hancock, P.A. (2004). Neuroergonomics: Harnessing the power of brain science for human factors and ergonomics. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Bulletin, 47(12), 1.

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     During its relatively short history, human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) has been associated with shifting approaches to its basic science and practice.

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Hancock, P.A. (2005). Enhancing strategic studies for homeland defense. Human Factors and Ergonomic Society Bulletin, 48(1), 1.

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     In the rolling hills of Mystic, Connecticut, and the enviable environs of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, individuals from government, military, industry, and academia gathered November 16-18, 2004, to examine the viability of pedagogical efforts to address strategic studies for homeland security.

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Hancock, P.A., Larson, N.L.J., & Hendrick, H.W. (2004). Growing our applications. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Bulletin, 47(5), 4.

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     The downward spiral in the national economy that has negatively affected employment and budgetary issues in public and private organizations has had a similar impact on the human factors/ergonomics (HF/E) profession.

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Hancock, P.A. (2000). A fat man chasing seagulls. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Bulletin. (Presidential Column), 43(6), 2.

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     This article has one purpose – to get you to think about your local HFES chapter and whether you ought to be more involved in its activities.

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