Applied Ergonomics

Papers
(The median citation count of Applied Ergonomics is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
The effect of refresher training on fact description in medical incident report writing in the Japanese language151
Identifying and validating perceived workload metrics for emergency medical services85
Exploring the usability and perceived benefits and barriers of portable lift assist devices among paramedic workers82
Contextual influences on adaptation in four types of hospital teams: An ethnographic study71
The effect of an integrated workplace health promotion program on health behaviors targeted after 12 months: Results of a cluster randomized controlled trial64
Editorial Board64
Development, validation, acceptability and usability of a device-based system to measure sit-stand desk usage63
Effects of DC-powered pistol grip tool location and orientation on operator upper extremity stiffness and damping61
Aligning work analysis and modeling with the engineering goals of a Cyber-Physical-Social System for industrial inspection58
Effectiveness of a comprehensive health promotion intervention for managing risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in Iranian housewives: A four-arm randomized controlled trial58
The role of different sensory stimuli in an at height simulation51
Effectiveness of technology-assisted and self-directed interventions to sit less and move more among Indian desk-based office workers: A three-arm cluster randomised controlled trial (SMART-STEP trial48
Task-related and task-unrelated thoughts in runners and equestrians: Measurement issues in evaluations of thought content48
Corrigendum to “Monitoring core temperature of firefighters to validate a wearable non-invasive core thermometer in different types of protective clothing: Concurrent in-vivo validation” [Appl. Ergon.48
On the potential of pupil size as a metric of physical fatigue during a repeated handle push/pull task42
The role of visual conditions and aircraft type on different aspects of pilot workload41
Detecting inattentiveness caused by mind-wandering during a driving task: A behavioral study41
Muscle coactivation changes following a fatiguing overhead drilling task: Implications for subacromial impingement syndrome41
Comparison of multi-task ergonomic assessment methods for risk of upper extremity and low back musculoskeletal disorders40
Productivity and employee well-being in manufacturing process development – Comparison study of two departments39
Detecting bombs in hold baggage: 3D imaging is better than 2D imaging when image quality is the same39
Digital technologies, sustainability, and work: How can these themes be brought together to promote a human-centered future in industry 5.0 implementation?39
Estimating objective (EEG) and subjective (SSQ) cybersickness in people with susceptibility to motion sickness39
VR/AR in ergonomics and workspace design: a dual-perspective analysis of applications and implications39
Investigating the relationship between three-dimensional perception and presence in virtual reality-reconstructed architecture39
Unlocking human-robot synergy: The power of intent communication in warehouse robotics38
Physical loads on upper extremity muscles while interacting with virtual objects in an augmented reality context37
Identifying the critical physically demanding tasks performed by personal support workers in Canada37
Quantitative analysis of facial shape in children to support respirator design37
Effects of anti-fatigue lenses on performance, muscle activity and subjective discomfort responses during a seated computer task37
Biomechanical assessment of alternative hand trucks for transporting heavy loads up and down stairs35
Workplace isolation, loneliness and wellbeing at work: The mediating role of task interdependence and supportive behaviours34
Temporospatial gait analysis of squat walking using a passive lower extremity exoskeleton34
The job demand-control-support model and work-related musculoskeletal complaints in daytime and nighttime janitors: The mediating effect of burnout34
Soldiers experience fit issues, musculoskeletal pain, and equipment and mobility interference with military body armour34
To what extent is circadian phase predictive of subjective jet lag in long-haul cabin crew pre- and post-trip?34
A systems model for the design of occupational health and safety management systems inclusive of work-from-home arrangements33
Developing predictive models of user affective responses and a grading system for evaluating multi-crease patterns in foldable smartphones33
Vibrotactile feedback in virtual motor learning: A systematic review32
Real-time vibrotactile feedback system for reducing trunk flexion exposure during construction tasks32
Can increased automation transparency mitigate the effects of time pressure on automation use?31
Independent versus collaborative double-checking for errors on a simulated rail control task30
The effects of distraction on younger drivers: A neurophysiological perspective30
Procedural and anthropometric factors associated with musculoskeletal injuries among gastroenterology endoscopists30
Contextual design requirements for decision-support tools involved in weaning patients from mechanical ventilation in intensive care units30
Impact of ergonomic interventions on musculoskeletal health and work performance in dentists and dental students: a scoping review30
What makes a home? Designing home personas to represent the homes of families caring for children with medical complexity30
Biomechanical analysis of breastfeeding positions and their effects on lumbopelvic curvatures and lumbar muscle responses29
Friction performance of resilient flooring under contaminant conditions relevant to healthcare settings29
Factors influencing the likelihood of females passing the Ottawa paramedic physical ability test29
A comparison of physical performance during one- and two-person simulated casualty drags27
A qualitative descriptive study of the COVID-19 pandemic: Impacts on nursing care delivery in the critical care work system26
Characterization of upper limb use in health care workers during regular shifts: A quantitative approach based on wrist-worn accelerometers26
Intraoperative workload in elective open vascular and endovascular surgery: A study of procedural drivers25
Resilience engineering on the road: Using operator event sequence diagrams and system failure analysis to enhance cyclist and vehicle interactions25
The influence of transfer distance and pace of work on foot positioning strategies and low back loading in a manual material handling task25
Editorial Board25
Identifying ergonomics practices currently used by grocery distribution centers25
Multi-dimensional measurement of mental workload in industrial context: an experiment in the field of helicopter maintenance24
Using a digital data analytic tool to capture dynamic change in coordination patterns: An exploratory study of the Apollo 13 mission24
The development and preliminary evaluation of a clinician e-learning training platform for a neonatal sepsis risk monitor for use in ICU settings24
A top-of-flight stairway defect affects foot overhang on lower steps during stair descent24
Identifying interaction types and functionality for automated vehicle virtual assistants: An exploratory study using speech acts cluster analysis24
Workload transition rate matters: Evidence from growth curve modeling24
User preferences, driving context or manoeuvre characteristics? Exploring parameters affecting the acceptability of automated overtaking23
Shoulder muscle activity and perceived comfort of industry workers using a commercial upper limb exoskeleton for simulated tasks22
Human-centric virtual lighting: Effects of color temperature and daylight simulation in virtual environments22
Potential of auxiliary strobe lights on train locomotives to improve level crossing safety22
Success in goal-directed visual tasks: the benefits of alternating sitting and standing instead of only sitting22
The impact of AI explanations on clinicians’ trust and diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer21
Exoskeletons for workers: A case series study in an enclosures production line21
Development of a virtual reality system usability questionnaire (VRSUQ)21
An evaluation of image enhancements in three-dimensional computed tomography baggage screening21
Physiological stress in flat and uphill walking with different backpack loads in professional mountain rescue crews21
Multiday load carriage decreases ability to mitigate ground reaction force through reduction of ankle torque production21
Sleep quality and comfort in fully automated vehicles: A comparison of two seat configurations21
Modeling novice law enforcement officers’ interaction with in-vehicle technology20
Editorial Board20
Incident commander decision making: Quantitative evaluation of instantaneous and considered decisions20
Using immersive virtual reality technology to enhance nursing education: A comparative pilot study to understand efficacy and effectiveness20
Corrigendum to “Performance on a target acquisition task differs between augmented reality and touch screen displays” [Appl. Ergon. 116 (2024) 104185]20
The bookmark method to establish minimum performance standards for intensive care flight paramedics performing helicopter winch rescue20
Wearable heart rate sensing and critical power-based whole-body fatigue monitoring in the field20
The operational development of diagnostic seasickness criteria through a human cyber-physical system20
Editorial Board20
A shape classification scheme for female torso19
Validation of a moving base driving simulator for motion sickness research19
Effects of error rates and target sizes on neck and shoulder biomechanical loads during augmented reality interactions19
Cognitive and behavioral markers for human detection error in AI-assisted bridge inspection19
A comparison of vibrotactile patterns in an early warning system for obstacle detection using a haptic vest19
Investigating gripping force during lifting tasks using a pressure sensing glove system19
Is conditionally automated driving a bad idea? Observations from an on-road study in automated vehicles with multiple levels of driving automation19
Computer simulation as a macroergonomic approach to assessing nurse workload and biomechanics related to COVID-19 patient care19
Personalized persuasion: Quantifying susceptibility to information exploitation in spear-phishing attacks19
Differences in neural strategies explain exoskeleton-related benefits in performance over time during complex visuomotor wiring tasks19
Perceived benefits, barriers, perceptions, and readiness to use exoskeletons in the construction industry: Differences by demographic characteristics18
A job task analysis of the physical demands of manually preparing a 4-person battle trench as a military defensive position18
Following car reduces motorcycles’ size-arrival effect: A study using online experiments18
Pseudo-haptics and self-haptics for freehand mid-air text entry in VR18
Effect of time-delay on lunar sampling tele-operations: Evidences from cardiac, ocular and behavioral measures18
Typing with mobile devices: A comparison of upper limb and shoulder muscle activities, typing performance and perceived workload under varied body postures, typing styles and device types18
The characterization of thermal perception in recreational surfers wearing wetsuits18
Capturing challenges and trade-offs in healthcare work using the pressures diagram: An ethnographic study17
Simple manipulations of anthropomorphism fail to induce perceptions of humanness or improve trust in an automated agent17
Assessment of challenges in patrol vehicles and with equipment among law enforcement officers17
Individual-specific postural discomfort prediction using decision tree models17
Maintaining work ability in outdoor workers – A long-term evaluation17
Effects of a passive shoulder exoskeleton on muscle activity among Danish slaughterhouse workers17
Older workers spend less time in extreme trunk and upper-arm postures during order-picking tasks: Results from field testing17
Contributions of digital technologies for resilience capacity in a type 1 diabetes transition clinic: A qualitative study16
Local knowledge in rail signalling and balancing trade-offs16
Well-designed medical pictograms accelerate search16
The use of small-arms stability measures in combat shooting assessments16
Are directional or non-directional hazard warnings more helpful for drivers with homonymous visual field loss?16
Flying uncharted skies: Unravelling the network of contributory factors to adverse Australian RPAS events with an aggregate AcciMap16
Evaluation of a spring-loaded upper-limb exoskeleton in cleaning activities16
Proprioception and vision relationship in aimed movement with restricted and reversed vision16
Human and machine-induced social stress in complex work environments: Effects on performance and subjective state16
A review on development approaches for 3D gestural embodied human-computer interaction systems16
A fishermen-developed intervention reduced musculoskeletal load associated with commercial Dungeness crab harvesting16
Communicating minimal risk maneuvers to passengers in highly automated vehicles: Ensuring hedonic user experience with media rich in-vehicle HMIs16
A week-long field study of seated pelvis and lumbar spine kinematics during office work15
Use of a wearable electromyography armband to detect lift-lower tasks and classify hand loads15
Quantitative functional assessment of multidirectional upper limb strength for individuals in a seated position15
Watch your step: A pilot study of smartphone use effect on young females’ gait performance while walking up and down stairs and escalators15
Prospectively identifying risks and controls for advanced brain-computer interfaces: A Networked Hazard Analysis and Risk Management System (Net-HARMS) approach15
Editorial Board15
A cue-based processing approach to differentiating levels of safety performance in remotely piloted aircraft operations15
Using static postures to estimate spinal loading during dynamic lifts with participant-specific thoracolumbar musculoskeletal models15
A data-driven framework for assessing soldier performance, health, and survivability15
Evaluation of different feedback designs for target guidance in human controlled robotic cranes: A comparison between high and low performance groups15
Effects of different implementation approaches on the acceptability of a passive exoskeleton for workplace health promotion: An intervention study using the MATE-XT®15
The role of automation etiquette and task-criticality on performance, workload, automation reliance, and user confidence14
Autonomic responses to pressure sensitivity of head, face and neck: Heart rate and skin conductance14
The effect of color on license plate recall14
An alternative 6-inch octave keyboard reduces forearm muscle activation level and improves finger postures in expert pianists with smaller hand spans14
Editorial Board14
Learning performance and physiological feedback-based evaluation for human–robot collaboration14
At the limit? Using operational data to estimate train driver human reliability14
What leads to reliance on automated vehicles? An inferential analysis of responses to variable AV performance14
Ergonomic impact of prehospital clinicians using body armour: A qualitative study14
Three passive arm-support exoskeletons have inconsistent effects on muscle activity, posture, and perceived exertion during diverse simulated pseudo-static overhead nutrunning tasks14
A systematic literature review of the relationship between management and resilience in healthcare13
Design and ergonomic assessment of a passive head/neck supporting exoskeleton for overhead work use13
Understanding the challenges of robotic-assisted surgery adoption: Perspectives from stakeholders and the general population on human-interaction, built environment, and training13
The tactile signal detection task and why it could change how we measure workload13
Intraoperative teamwork and occupational stress during robot-assisted surgery: An observational study13
Characterizing barriers to closing cross-institutional referral loops: Workflow and information flow analysis13
Modelling for design and evaluation of industrial exoskeletons: A systematic review13
Are two-person checks more effective than one-person checks for safety critical tasks in high-consequence industries outside of healthcare? A systematic review13
The effects of an ergonomic chinrest among professional violin players. A biomechanical investigation in a randomised crossover design13
Acceptance of mobile health applications by the general public: the roles of technology acceptance model constructs, health-app-specific factors, and socio-demographic moderators13
Exploring the relationship between severity of patient illness and in room primary care nursing time in a medical intensive care unit13
Effects of robot arm design and movement speed during human-robot interaction13
What is buzzing around me? Assessing the influence of indoor unmanned aerial vehicles on human cognitive performance and well-being13
Active back exosuits demonstrate positive usability perceptions that drive intention-to-use in the field among logistic warehouse workers13
Work from home: Facilitators for an effective ergonomic work system12
Dual-task interference in simulated car driving: The psychological refractory period effect when not only the second, but also the first task is ecologically relevant12
Erratum to “Towards safety and autonomy in the home bathroom: Identifying challenges, needs and gaps” [Appl. Ergon. 105 (2022) 103865]12
Fairness in machine learning-based hand load estimation: A case study on load carriage tasks12
“Slow down. Rail crossing ahead. Look left and right at the crossing”: In-vehicle auditory alerts improve driver behavior at rail crossings12
Prospective validity assessment of a friction prediction model based on tread outsole features of slip-resistant shoes12
Editorial Board12
Threats to performing high-risk resident care activities in nursing homes: A work system analysis12
A combination of eye-gaze and head-gaze interactions improves efficiency and user experience in an object positioning task in virtual environments12
Revealing complex interdependencies in surgical instrument reprocessing using SEIPS 101 tools12
Effects of different sorting table heights on low back and shoulders biomechanical loads during dungeness crab sorting12
Assemble it like this! – Is AR- or VR-based training an effective alternative to video-based training in manual assembly?12
Field-based longitudinal evaluation of multimodal worker fatigue assessments in offshore shiftwork12
Checklists in Healthcare: Operational Improvement of Standards using Safety Engineering - Project CHOISSE — A framework for evaluating the effects of checklists on surgical team culture12
Comparison of flexion and extension moments from passive low-back exoskeletons as a function of angular velocity12
The biomechanical differences of wearing safety shoes compared with everyday shoes on dynamic balance when tripping over an obstacle12
Erratum to “Biomechanical differences in experts' and novices' footstep patterns during a palletizing task” [Appl. Ergon. 106C (2022) 103880]12
Enhanced threat detection in three dimensions: An image-matched comparison of computed tomography and dual-view X-ray baggage screening12
Influence of seating orientation on motion sickness in autonomous vehicles12
Deformation of palmar hand measurements in a power grip by wrist ulnar/radial deviation11
Editorial Board11
Mixed-methods process evaluation of the Dynamic Work study: A multicomponent intervention for office workers to reduce sitting time11
Effectiveness and usability of a trunk posture feedback system: An exploratory, longitudinal study for up to 10 days among vehicle assembly operators11
Effects of heat strain on cognitive function among a sample of miners11
Editorial Board11
Identification of surgical human-robot interactions and measures during robotic-assisted surgery: A scoping review11
The influence of sex and strength capacity on normalized low-back exposure during lifting: Insights from a joint power analysis11
Work performance in industry: The impact of mental fatigue and a passive back exoskeleton on work efficiency11
Designing and implementing exoskeleton devices for nurses with acute and chronic pain11
Editorial Board11
People also ask: How does this tool affect exploration-exploitation strategies with regard to prior domain knowledge and search context? An eye-tracking study11
Explaining emergency physicians’ capacity to recover from interruptions11
Assessment of facial pressure sensitivity of head-mounted displays based on practical application scenarios11
Uncovering factors influencing railway passenger experiences through love and breakup declarations11
Improving safety in the operating room: Medication icon labels increase visibility and discrimination11
Developing and validating a Chinese human-automation trust scale: Advancing trust measurement of emerging automation in sustainable ergonomics11
Underlying mechanisms of fall risk on stairs with inconsistent going size11
Editorial Board11
Exploring the challenges and risks of dead body handling faced by healthcare professionals during the coronavirus pandemic: Cross sectional survey study11
An automated approach for assessing pressure thresholds on the side of the head10
Passive back support exoskeletons do not effectively reduce physical demands during simulated floor tiling10
Impact of graphical versus textual sociotechnical prototypes on the generation of mental models in work design10
Investigation of eye movement measures of mental workload in healthcare: Can pupil dilations reflect fatigue or overload when it comes to health information system use?10
Impact of automation level on airline pilots’ flying performance and visual scanning strategies: A full flight simulator study10
Cognitive bias in workplace investigation: Problems, perspectives and proposed solutions10
Operator selection for human-automation teaming: The role of manual task skill in predicting automation failure intervention10
Prolonged low-frequency force depression recovery response following an isometric triceps extension to volitional fatigue at a high versus low intensity contraction10
A design evaluation tool for older adults using domestic information processing appliances10
Identifying system adaptations to overcome technology-based workflow challenges in a telephone triage organization10
Pressure sensitivity for head, face and neck in relation to soft tissue10
Autonomy aweigh: Evaluation metrics and supporting seafarers’ basic psychological needs in energy-efficient route planning DSS10
3D head growth and aging trajectories in Chinese and Caucasian for headwear customization: From modeling to comparison10
Implementation of a participatory ergonomic program to reduce musculoskeletal pains among micro-enterprise workers: social network as data transformative pathway10
Editorial Board10
The effect of differences in powered wheelchair joystick shape on subjective and objective operability10
Determining the risk of slipping on level ice using winter footwear with varied maximum achievable angle slip-resistance performance10
Eye tracking and audio sensors to evaluate surgeon's non-technical skills: An empirical study10
Diurnal biological effects of correlated colour temperature and its exposure timing on alertness, cognition, and mood in an enclosed environment10
Wheelchair users’ perceptions of a system enabling them to traverse rough terrain controlling their own wheelchair10
Influence of an upper limb exoskeleton on muscle activity during various construction and manufacturing tasks10
Continuous physiological signal measurement over 24-hour periods to assess the impact of work-related stress and workplace violence9
Leveraging extended reality technologies to enhance the architectural design of healthcare environments: A Systematic Review9
Physiological and perceptual consequences of trust in collaborative robots: An empirical investigation of human and robot factors9
Promoting passenger behaviour change with provision of occupancy information to help moderate train overcrowding: A cognitive work analysis approach9
How do we sleep? Towards physical requirements for space and environment while travelling9
Preventive health measures in small and medium-sized enterprises: A scoping review on implementation strategies9
Determination of improved climatic conditions for thermal comfort and energy efficiency in electric buses9
Classification algorithms trained on simple (symmetric) lifting data perform poorly in predicting hand loads during complex (free-dynamic) lifting tasks9
The after-effects of occupational whole-body vibration on human cognitive, visual, and motor function: A systematic review9
Assessment of individual and dyadic workload of student and instructor pilots in real and simulated flight: An exploratory study9
Including the ergonomist's voice in integrating MSD prevention and psychological health and safety: Challenges, tools, and considerations9
Applying implementation science to evaluate participatory ergonomics program for continuous improvement: A case study in the construction industry9
Cue utilisation is partially related to performance on an urban operations course but not experience9
Influence of floor inclination on handle push and pull forces production of the upper limb9
Use of accelerometers and inertial measurement units to quantify movement of tactical athletes: A systematic review9
Fast & scrupulous: Gesture-based alarms improve accuracy and reaction times under various mental workload levels. An ERSP study9
Mood regulates the physiological response to whole-body vibration at low intensity9
Editorial Board9
Effect of riding experience and HMI on users’ trust and riding comfort in fully driverless autonomous vehicles: An on-road study9
Mind over body: A neuroergonomic approach to assessing motor performance under stress in older adults9
Lane-change intention prediction using eye-tracking technology: A systematic review9
A mobile application-based home assessment tool for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery: A qualitative feasibility study8
A comprehensive mixed-methods usability evaluation of COVID-19 home test kits: focusing on effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction8
The impact of cognitive load on kayaking and kayaking on cognitive performance8
The role of cue utilization in the detection of phishing emails8
Replicating cheese maturing warehouse conditions in laboratory slip resistance testing: Identifying safety footwear for a specific working environment8
How many days of indoor positioning system data are required to characterise typical movement behaviours of office workers?8
Efficiency of three cooling methods for hyperthermic military personnel linked to water availability8
Walking speed and dual task input modality impact performance on a self-paced treadmill8
Measuring sleep parameters of naval sailors: A comparison between subjective self-report and wrist actigraphy8
Magnification of the Galilean system and work posture in dental students: a crossover study8
Generative AI responses are a dime a dozen; Making them count is the challenge – Evaluating information presentation styles in healthcare chatbots using hierarchical Bayesian regression models8
Preparing railway stakeholders against CBRNe threats through better cooperation with security practitioners8
Exploring how caregivers for people living with dementia use strategies to overcome work system constraints8
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