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1. Chang, R.W., Chang, C.C., Lesch, M.F., Matz, S., Gait adaptation on surfaces with different degrees of slipperiness, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 59, pp. 333-341, 2017 (SCI)
2. Chang, R.W., Huang, Y.H., Chang, C.C., Brunette, C., Fallentin N., Straight ladder inclined angle in a field environment: the relationship among actual angle, method of set-up and knowledge. Ergonomics, Vol. 59(8), pp. 1100-1108, 2016 (SCI)
3. Lesch, M. F., Chang, C.C., Chang, R.W., Prospective gait changes as a function of shifting perceptions of slipperiness: effects of visual and somatosensory cues. Ergonomics, Vol. 59(5), pp. 704-716, 2016 (SCI)
4. Faber, G.S., Chang, C.C., Kingma, I., Dennerlein,J.T., van Dieën, J.H., Estimating 3D L5/S1 moments and ground reaction forces during trunk bending using a full-body ambulatory inertial motion capture system, Journal of biomechanics, Vol. 49(6), pp. 904- 912, 2016 (SCI)
5. Li, Z., Chang, C.C., DiDomenico, A., Qi, C., Chiu, S.L., Investigating gait adjustments and body sway while walking across wooden scaffold boards, Ergonomics, Vol. 58(9), pp. 1581-1588, 2015 (SCI)
6. Chiu, S.L., Chang, C.C., Dennerlein, J.T., Xu X., Age-related differences in inter-joint coordination during stair walking transitions, Gait & Posture, Vol. 42(2), pp. 152-157, 2015 (SCI)
7. Xu, X., McGorry, R.W., Chou, L.S., Chang, C.C., Accuracy of the Microsoft Kinect for measuring gait parameters during treadmill walking. Gait & Posture, Vol. 42(2), pp. 145-151, 2015 (SCI)
8. Banks, J.J., Chang, R.W., Xu, X., Chang, C.C., Using horizontal heel displacement to identify heel strike instants in normal gait, Gait & Posture, Vol. 42(1), pp. 101-103, 2015 (SCI)
9. Gazula, H., Chang, C.C., Lu, M.L., Hsiang, S.M., Using mutual information to capture major concerns of postural control in a tossing activity, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 48(6), pp. 1105-1111, 2015 (SCI)
10. Chiu, S. L., Chang, C.C., Chou, L.S., Inter-joint coordination of overground versus treadmill walking in young adults, Gait & Posture, Vol. 41(1), 316-318, 2015 (SCI)
11. Chang, R.W., Lesch M.F., Chang, C.C., Matz., S., Contribution of gait parameters and available coefficient of friction to perceptions of slipperiness, Gait & Posture, Vol. 41(1), pp. 288-290, 2015 (SCI)
12. Chang, R.W., Matz S., Chang, C. C., The stochastic distribution of available coefficient of friction of five different surfaces for human locomotion, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 45(3), pp. 811-815, 2014 (SCI)
13. Uy, C., Chang, C.C., Fallentin, N., McGorry, R.W., Hsiang, S.M., The effect of handle design on upper extremity posture and muscle activity during a pouring task, Ergonomics, Vol. 56 (8), pp. 1326-35, 2013 (SCI)
14. Chen T., Chang, C.C., Chou LS., Sagittal plane center of mass movement strategy and joint kinetics during sit-to-walk in elderly fallers, Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 28(7), pp. 807-12, 2013 (SCI)
15. Faber, G.S., Chang, C.C., Kingma, I., Dennerlein, J.T., Estimating dynamic external hand forces during manual materials handling based on ground reaction forces and body segment accelerations, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 46 (15), pp. 2736-2740, 2013 (SCI)
16. Faber, G.S., Chang, C.C., Rizun, P., Dennerlein, J.T., A novel method for assessing the 3-D orientation accuracy of inertial magnetic sensors., Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 46 (15), pp. 2745-2751, 2013 (SCI)
17. Xu, X., Faber G.S., Kingma I., Chang, C.C., Hsiang, S.M., The error of L5/S1 joint moment calculation in a body-centered non-inertial reference frame when the fictitious forces is ignored, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 46 (11), pp. 1943-7, 2013 (SCI)
18. Chang, R.W., Matz S., Chang, C. C., The available coefficient of friction associated with different slip probabilities for level straight walking, Safety Science, Vol. 58, pp. 49–52, 2013 (SCI)
19. Faber, G.S., Chang, C.C., Kingma, I., Dennerlein, J.T., Lifting style and subject’s sex do not affect optimal inertial sensor location for ambulatory assessment of trunk inclination accelerations, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 46 (5), pp. 1027-30, 2013 (SCI)
20. Boyer, J., Lin, J.H., Chang, C.C., Description and analysis of hand forces in medicine cart pushing tasks, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 44 (1), pp. 48-57, 2013 (SCI)
21. Young, J., Lin, J.H., Chang, CC., McGorry, RW, The natural angle between the hand and handle and the effect of handle orientation on wrist radial/ulnar deviation during maximal push exertions, Ergonomics, Vol. 56 (4), pp. 682-91, 2013 (SCI)
22. Xu, X., Chang, C.C., Faber GS, Kingma I., Dennerlein, J.T., Estimating 3-D L5/S1 moments during manual lifting using a video coding system: validity and interrater reliability, Human Factor, Vol. 54 (6), pp. 1053 – 1065, 2012 (SCI)
23. Xu, X., Chang, C.C., Lu ML, Two linear regression models predicting cumulative dynamic L5/S1 joint moment during a range of lifting tasks based on static postures, Ergonomics, Vol. 55, No. 9, pp. 1093- 1103, 2012 (SCI)
24. Faber, G.S., Chang, C.C., Kingma, I., Schepers, H.M., Herber, S., Veltink, P.H., Dennerlein, J.T., A force plate based method for the calibration of force/torque sensors, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 45 (7), pp. 1332-8, 2012 (SCI)
25. Chang, W.R., Matz, S., Chang, C.C., Stochastic distribution of the required coefficient of friction for level walking – an in-depth study, Ergonomics, Vol. 55 (8), pp. 937-45, 2012 (SCI)
26. Chang, R.W., Matz S., Chang, C.C., 2012, A comparison of required coefficient of friction for both feet in level walking, Safety Science, Vol. 50 (2), pp. 240-243, 2012 (SCI)
27. Xu., X., Chang, C.C., Faber, G.S., Kingma, I., Dennerlein, J., Estimation of 3-D peak L5/S1 joint moment during asymmetric lifting tasks with cubic spline interpolation of segment Euler angles, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 43 (1), pp. 115-20, 2012 (SCI)
28. Lin, JH, McGorry, RW, Chang C.C., Effects of handle orientation and between-handle distance on bi- manual isometric push strength, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 43 (4), pp. 664-70, 2012 (SCI)
29. Chang, R.W., Chang, C.C., Matz S., Comparison of different methods to extract the required coefficient of friction for level walking, Ergonomics, 55(3), pp. 308-15, 2012 (SCI)
30. Chang, W.R. Chang, C.C., Matz, S., The Effect of Transverse Shear Force on the Required Coefficient of Friction for Level Walking, Human Factors, Vol. 53 (5), pp. 461-73, 2011 (SCI)
31. Xu., X., Chang, C.C., Faber, G.S., Kingma, I., Dennerlein, J., The validity and inter-rater reliability of video-based posture observation during asymmetric lifting tasks, Human Factors, Vol. 53 (4), pp. 371 – 382, 2011 (SCI)
32. Chang, C.C., McGorry, R.W., Lin, J.H., Xu, X., Hsiang, S., Prediction Accuracy in Estimating Joint Angle Trajectories Using a Video Posture Coding Method for Sagittal Lifting Tasks, Ergonomics, Vol. 53, No. 8, pp. 1039-47, 2010 (SCI)
33. Chang, W.R., Brunette, C., Chang, C.C., Development of an Objective Determination of a Slip with a Portable Inclinable Articulated Strut Slip Tester (PIAST), Safety Science, Vol. 48, No. 1, pp. 100-109, 2010 (SCI)
34. McGorry, R.W., DiDomenico, A., Chang, C.C., The Anatomy of a Slip: Kinetic and Kinematic Characteristics of Slip and Non-Slip Matched Trials, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 41-46, 2010 (SCI)
35. DiDomenico, A., Gielo-Perczak, K., McGorry, R.W., Chang, C.C., Effects of Occupational Task Parameters on Postural Stability, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 484-489, 2010 (SCI)
36. Xu., X., Chang, C.C., Faber, G.S., Kingma, I., Dennerlein, J., Comparing polynomial and cubic spline interpolation of segment angles for estimating L5/S1 net moment during symmetric lifting tasks, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 43, pp. 583-586, 2010 (SCI)
37. Xu., X., Chang, C.C., Faber, G.S., Kingma, I., Dennerlein, J., Interpolation of segment Euler angles can provide a robust estimation of segment angular trajectories during asymmetric lifting tasks, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 43, pp. 2043-2048, 2010 (SCI)
38. Li, K.W., Chang, R.W., Chang, C.C., Evaluation of Two Models of a Slipmeter, Safety Science, Vol. 47, No. 10, pp. 1434-1439, 2009 (SCI)
39. Chang, W.R., Chang, C.C., Matz, S, Lesch, M.F., A methodology to Quantify the Stochastic Distribution of Friction Required for Level Walking, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 39, No. 6, pp. 766-771, 2008 (SCI)
40. McGorry, R.W., Chang, C.C., DiDomenico, A., Rearward Movement of the Heel at Heel Strike. Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 39, No. 6, pp. 678-684, 2008 (SCI)
41. Li, K.W., Chang, C.C., Chang, R.W., Slipping of the Foot on the Floor When Pulling a Pallet Truck, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 39, No. 6, pp. 812-819, 2008 (SCI)
42. Li, Z. Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., Cai, X., Refraction Effect Analysis of Using a Hand-held Laser Scanner with Glass Support for 3D Anthropometric Measurement of the Hand : A Theoretical Study, Measurement, Vol. 41, pp. 842-850, 2008 (INSPEC, Engineered Materials Abstracts)
43. Li, Z., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., Cai, X., Refraction Effect Analysis of Using a Hand-held Laser Scanner with Glass Support for 3D Anthropometric Measurement of the Hand : Strategy comparison and application, Measurement, Vol. 41, pp. 851-861, 2008 (INSPEC, Engineered Materials Abstracts)
44. Li, Z., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., Quyang, L., Duan, J., Validation of a Three-Dimensional Hand Scanning and Dimension Extraction Method with Dimension Data, Ergonomics, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 1672-1692, 2008 (SCI)
45. Lesch, M.F., Chang, R.W., Chang, C.C., Visually-based Perceptions of Slipperiness: Underlying Cues, Consistency, and Relationship to coefficient of friction, Ergonomics, Vol. 51, No. 12, pp. 1973-83, 2008 (SCI)
46. Chang, R.W., Lesch, M.F., Chang, C.C., The Effect of Contact Area on Friction Measured with the PIAST, Ergonomics, Vol. 51, No. 12, pp. 1984-97, 2008 (SCI)
47. McGorry, R.W., DiDomenico, A., Chang, C.C., “The Use of a Heel-mounted Accelerometer as a Surrogate Measure of Slip Distance”, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 369-376, 2007 (SCI)
48. Chang, C.C., Li, Z., Cai, X., Dempsey, P., Error Control and Calibration in Three-Dimensional Anthropometric Measurement of the Hand by Laser Scanning with Glass Support, Measurement, Vol. 40, pp. 21-27, 2007 (INSPEC, Engineered Materials Abstracts)
49. DiDomenico, A., McGorry, R.W., Chang, C.C., Association of Subjective Ratings of Slipperiness to Heel Displacement Following Contact with the Floor, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 38, No.5, pp. 533-539, 2007 (SCI)
50. Lin J.H., McGorry R.W., Chang, C.C., Hand-handle Interface Force and Torque Measurement System for Pneumatic Assembly Tool Operations: a Supplement to ISO 6544, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 5., No. 5, pp. 332-340, 2007 (SCI)
51. Lin, J.H., McGorry, R.W., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., Effects of User Experience, Working Posture, and Joint Hardness on Powered Nutrunner Torque Reactions, Ergonomics, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 859-876, 2007 (SCI)
52. Lin, J.H., McGorry, R.W., Dempsey, P.G., Chang, C.C., Handle Displacement and Operator Responses to Pneumatic Nutrunner Torque Buildup, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp.367-376, 2006 (SCI)
53. Chen, J.C., Dennerlein, J., Chang, C.C., Chang, W.R., Christiani, D., Seat Inclination, Use of Lumbar Support and Low-Back Pain of Taxi Drivers, Scandinavian Journal of Work an Environmental Health, Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 258-265, 2005 (SCI)
54. Chang, W.R., Chang, C.C., Potential Interventions to Prevent Slips at the Bases of Portable Ladders, Professional Safety, September, Vol. 50, No. 9, pp.26-31, 2005 (Ergonomics Abstract)
55. Chang, W.R., Chang, C.C., Matz, S., Available Friction of Ladder Shoes and Slip Potential for Climbing on a Straight Ladder, Ergonomics, Vol. 48, pp 1169-1182, 2005 (SCI)
56. Chang, C.C., Chang, W., Matz, S., The Effects of Straight Ladder Setup and Usage on Ground Reaction Forces During Ascending and Descending, Safety Science, Vol. 43, pp. 469-483, 2005 (SCI)
57. Cai, X., Li, Z., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P., Analysis of Alignment Influence on 3D Anthropometry Statistics, Tsinghua Science and Technology, Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 623-626, 2005 (IEEINSPEC)
58. McGorry, R.W., Chang, C.C., Dempsey, P.G., A Technique for Estimation of Wrist Angular Displacement in Radial/Ulnar Deviation and Flexion/Extension, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 21-29, 2004 (SCI)
59. Chang, W.R., Chang, C.C., Matz, S., Son, D.H, Friction Requirements for Different Climbing Conditions in Straight Ladder Ascending, Safety Science, Vol. 42, No. 9, pp. 791-805, 2004 (SCI)
60. Chang, C.C., Hsiang, S.M., Dempsey, P.G., McGorry, R.W., A Computerized Video-Based Biomechanical Analysis Tool for Lifting Tasks, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 239-250, 2003 (SCI)
61. Chang, C.C., McGorry, R.W., Robertson, M.M., Safety Trade-Offs in MMH Tool Selection, Ergonomics in Design, Summer, Vol. 11, No.3, pp.16-21, 2003 (Ergonomics Abstract)
62. Chang, C.C., Robertson, M. and McGorry, R.W., Investigating the Effect of Tool Design in a Utility Cover Removal Operation., International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp.81-92, 2003 (SCI)
63. Hsiang, S.M., Chang, C.C., The Effect of Gait Speed and Load Carrying on the Reliability of Ground Reaction Forces, Safety Science, Vol. 40, pp. 639-657, 2002 (SCI)
64. McGorry, R.W., Chang, C.C., Teare, P.R., Dempsey, P.G., The Flexible Hand-Held Computer Based Ergonomic Evaluation Tool, Ergonomics in Design, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 5-11, 2002 (Ergonomics Abstract)
65. Chang, C.C., Brown, D.R., Bloswick, D.S., Hsiang, S.M., Biomechanical Simulation of Manual Lifting Using Spacetime Optimization, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 527-532, 2001 (SCI)
66. Hsiang, S.M., Chang, C.C., McGorry, R.W., Development of a Set of Equations Describing Joint Trajectories During Par-sagittal Lifting, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 32, No. 8, pp. 871-876, 1999 (SCI)