OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics is 6. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Association between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors in tropical crop workers of Spain using standardized Nordic questionnaire and Mini Psychosocial Factors method	76
Personality traits affecting construction Worker's near-miss recognition performance: Analysis based on eye tracking	74
Robot apology as a post-accident trust-recovery control strategy in industrial human-robot interaction	55
Analysis of truck drivers’ unsafe driving behaviors using four machine learning methods	52
Semantic distance of icons: Impact on user cognitive performance and a new model for semantic distance classification	38
Prediction of lower limb discomfort of elderly drivers based on key dimensions in the leg space	36
Performance of X-ray baggage screeners in different work environments: Comparing remote and local cabin baggage screening	36
Perturbation effect of noise on overall feeling of discomfort from vertical whole-body vibration in vibro-acoustic environment	35
The impact of using wearable devices on the operator during manual material handling tasks	33
Editorial Board	29
The effect of backpack carriage in different weights on ground reaction force components, loading rate and free moment of Schoolchildren's gait	28
Visual differences between novice and expert ASL interpreters when learning/interpreting an ASL phrase	28
Editorial Board	24
Development of a high-powered Motorcycle Seat Discomfort Survey (MSDS): Traffic police motorcycle	21
A multi-functional mobility assist device for sit-to-stand motion	21
Hand grip strength for the working-age population in South Korea: Development of an estimation and evaluation model	20
Generating deceleration behavior of automatic driving by reinforcement learning that reflects passenger discomfort	20
Using a checklist-based electronic calculation aid and contextual cues to assist medication dose calculation and calculation resumption after interruptions	20
I spy with my AI: The effects of AI-based visual cueing on human operators’ performance and cognitive load in CCTV control rooms	19
Investigating cognitive workload in irrelevant speech-based information communication with visual distractions: Pleasant or distracted?	18
Disparities in access to healthcare services in a regional neonatal transport network	17
Biodynamic response analysis of semi-supine human under varying vertical excitations	17
Comprehension of international safety signs: A prospective technical workers context	17
Effect of bright and shade, and luminance difference of defect on defect detection in appearance inspection utilizing peripheral vision	17
Editorial Board	16

Investigation of full body skin surface variations under dynamic poses	16
A multilayered ergonomic intervention program on reducing musculoskeletal disorders in an industrial complex: A dynamic participatory approach	16
Identifying systems factors contributing to adverse events in maternal care using incident reports	15
Editorial Board	15
Posture modification effects using soft materials structures	15
Use of bilateral wrist-worn accelerometers to characterize upper limb activity time, intensity and asymmetry of use in physically demanding and sedentary working task	15
Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in Brazil: A structural equation model approach	15
The effect of feed force on vibration and productivity in hammer drilling: A machine-independent analysis excluding the effect of motor speed reduction	14
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and key stakeholder interviews on the use of comprehensive risk management approaches	14
Methods for measuring physical workload among commercial cleaners: A scoping review	13
Effects of implementing an active sitting protocol compared to using a traditional office chair and standing workstation	13
Physical risks of work-related musculoskeletal complaints among quarry workers in East of Iran	13
Employees trust, perceived justice, on task performance: Mediating and moderating role of autonomy and organizational culture	12
Editorial Board	12
A return-on-investment model using clinical and economic data related to safe patient handling and mobility programs in the ICU	12
Editorial Board	12
A path analysis model of individual variables predicting safety behavior and human error: The mediating effect of situation awareness	12
The non-visual effects of correlated color temperature on the alertness, cognition, and mood of fatigued individuals during the afternoon	12
A method for fatigue detection based on Driver's steering wheel grip	12
Analysis of the physical discomfort of earplugs experienced by a group of workers in Canadian companies and identification of the influencing variables	12
Risk of tripping, minimum foot clearance, and step length when crossing a barrier	12
The sensitivity of shoulder muscle fatigue to vertical hand location during complex manual force exertions	11
Critical roles of explainability in shaping perception, trust, and acceptance of autonomous vehicles	11
Flashlight model: Integrating attention distribution and attention resources for pilots’ visual behaviour analysis and performance prediction	11
Age differences in driver visual behavior and vehicle control when driving with in-vehicle and on-road deliveries of service logo signs	11
3D printed deformable product handle material for improved ergonomics	11
Research on the classification and control of human factor characteristics of coal mine accidents based on K-Means clustering analysis	11
Determinants of neck symptoms among university professors during Covid 19 pandemics	11
Assessment of an arm-support exoskeleton on physical demands, task performance, and usability during simulated agricultural tasks	11
Cooling garments against environmental heat conditions in occupational fields: measurements of the effect of a ventilation jacket on the total thermal insulation	11
The psychophysical and physiological responses of individuals with varying body fat percentages and physical fitness levels during one-handed carrying on an inclined surface	11
Visual analysis of machine learning methods in the field of ergonomics — Based on Cite Space V	11
Influence of personal cooling at local body parts on workers’ thermal comfort levels under thermal environments with elevated ambient temperatures: A model study	10
Patient handling through moving of the beds and stretchers	10
Application of wearable technology for the ergonomic risk assessment of healthcare professionals: A systematic literature review	10
Round-trip driving effects on driving performances and mental workload under different traffic rules	10
Risk-taking behavior of drilling workers: A study based on the structural equation model	10
A comparison of visual ability and its importance awareness between novice and experienced drivers	10
Integrating aesthetic and emotional preferences in social robot design: An affective design approach with Kansei Engineering and Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network	10
How do app icon color and border shape influence visual search efficiency and user experience? Evidence from an eye-tracking study	10
Fatigue assessment of construction equipment operators using a sweat lactate biosensor	10
A hybrid evaluation method for human error probability by using extended DEMATEL with Z-numbers: A case of cargo loading operation	10
Hand-arm vibration assessment in badminton athletes during three different movements using two rackets	9
Seamless switching, feedforward, and feedback mechanisms: Enhancing task performance and user perception in device switch	9
The influence of backrest angles on the passenger neck comfort during sleep in the economy class air seat without head support	9
A quick identification model for assessing human anxiety and thermal comfort based on physiological signals in a hot and humid working environment	9
Does the user behavior effect the productivity of hammer drilling? – Analysis of the influences of feed and lateral force	9
Optimizing E-bike controls for human-bike interaction to enhance riding experience and efficiency	9
Simple method integrating OpenPose and RGB-D camera for identifying 3D body landmark locations in various postures	9
Assessing the link between occupational risk factors, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and quality of work life: An analysis using PLS-SEM	9

User involvement in design of a safety-critical operating panel system	9
Editorial Board	9
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy in the assessment of rehabilitation efficacy of virtual reality products for people with cognitive disorders	8
Detection of air traffic controllers’ fatigue using voice analysis - An EEG validation study	8
Hamstring stretching significantly changes the sitting biomechanics	8
Motorcycle rider arm muscle patterns characterize coordination of hand controls in emergency braking	8
A novel method for evaluating population accommodation level of adjustable products based on interval estimation	8
Use of EEG signals, cortisol secretion, and task performance to evaluate the effects of different lighting environments on concentration level in a sustained attention task	8
Cardiovascular load assessment in the workplace: A systematic review	8
Heat strain while wearing pesticide protective clothing in hot environments: Effects of textile physical properties and ambient humidity	8
User perception and ergonomic display layout design of truck camera monitor system	8
Low back pain and lumbar multifidus cross-sectional area, multifidus activation, and low back force in healthcare workers	8
Kansei Engineering Study on Car Seat Lever Position	8
Temporal changes in procrastination in online and face-to-face learning environments	7
Uncoupled spatial biodynamic model for seated humans exposed to vibration-development and validation	7
Effects of mattress firmness on infant body pressure distribution	7
Identifying the impact of robot speed and task time on human-robot collaboration through facial feature analysis	7
Factors associated with nonspecific neck pain incidence in industrial workers: A systematic review	7
Systematic usability evaluation on two harnesses for a wearable chairless exoskeleton	7
Investigation of Chinese reading comprehension performance on mass rapid transit	7
Application of HFACS and grounded theory for identifying risk factors of air traffic controllers’ unsafe acts	7
Development of a tablet test for the precision assembly efficiency assessment	7
Influence of spatial presence and flow experience in a non-immersive virtual reality upper limb training system	7
Heuristic evaluation and end-user testing of a machine learning-based lower-limb exercise training system for management of knee pain in individuals aged 55 years or over	7
Breast shape classification and discrimination driven by local features-focusing on Chinese women in their 20s	7
Effects of line length, number of lines, line spacing, and font size on reading performance of Chinese text in virtual reality environment	7
A novel biomechanical model for predicting ankle moments and assessing static balance in users of shoulder-support exoskeletons	7
Investigation of the effects of whole-body vibration exposure on vehicle drivers when travelling over covered manholes embedded in public roadways	7
Exploring the factors influencing e-bike road safety: A survey study based on the experiences of Taiwanese cyclists	7
The effects of joint angle variability and different driving load scenarios on maximum muscle activity – A driving posture simulation study	7
Retouching headshot photo by myself or professionals while job application? Difference between various retouching approaches on facial impressions perception	7
Evaluation of driver distraction from in-vehicle information systems: A simulator study of interaction modes and secondary tasks classes on eight production cars	7
3D standard avatar creation of Korean women in their twenties and thirties by body types for apparel industry	7
The development of a safety management system (SMS) framework based on root cause analysis of disabling accidents	6
Dual hierarchical modelling for the influence of job role demands on psychosocial safety behavior: Evidence from coal industry	6
Can we simulate the biomechanical effects of exoskeletons prior to workstation implementation? Application of the Forces ergonomic method	6
The development of a brief and practical work safety climate measure	6
An adaptive model for human factors assessment in maritime operations	6
Perceived comfortable posture and optimum riding position of Indian male motorcyclists for short-duration riding of standard motorcycles	6
Natural and forced arm reach ranges in sitting position	6
Investigating professional values among pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, and managers to develop aviation safety management systems	6
Impacts of mobile phone texting on vertical ground reaction forces during stair negotiation	6
Danger or avoidance indication: Dynamics interact with semantics in auditory icons to avoid collisions	6
Effects of cognitive characteristics and information format on teleoperation performance: A cognitive fit perspective	6
Comparison of three internationally certified firefighter protective ensembles: Physiological responses, mobility, and comfort	6
Crosschecking through verbal reports under spatial disorientation scenarios: Evidence from eye tracking metrics	6
Editorial Board	6
A comparative evaluation of the wearable augmented reality-based data presentation interface and traditional methods for data entry tasks	6
Editorial Board	6
Ergonomic assessment based on monocular RGB camera in elderly care by a new multi-person 3D pose estimation technique (ROMP)	6
Human reliability modeling in occupational environments toward a safe and productive operator 4.0	6