OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics is 7. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Ergonomic postural assessment using a new open-source human pose estimation technology (OpenPose)	72
Associations between physical or psychosocial risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in construction workers based on literature in the last 20 years: A systematic review	67
Comparison of OWAS, RULA and REBA for assessing potential work-related musculoskeletal disorders	55
Integrating aesthetic and emotional preferences in social robot design: An affective design approach with Kansei Engineering and Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network	47
The evolution of the HFACS method used in analysis of marine accidents: A review	38
How do app icon color and border shape influence visual search efficiency and user experience? Evidence from an eye-tracking study	36
In-field instrumented ergonomic risk assessment: Inertial measurement units versus Kinect V2	36
Farmers’ perceptions of exoskeleton use on farms: Finding the right tool for the work(er)	35
Adoption potential of occupational exoskeletons in diverse enterprises engaged in manufacturing tasks	35
A method for fatigue detection based on Driver's steering wheel grip	33
A path analysis model of individual variables predicting safety behavior and human error: The mediating effect of situation awareness	29
Machine learning-based identification and classification of physical fatigue levels: A novel method based on a wearable insole device	28
The ability of eye-tracking metrics to classify and predict the perceived driving workload	28
Assessing mental workload in virtual reality based EOT crane operations: A multi-measure approach	28
A new scoring system for the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) based on fuzzy sets and Bayesian networks	27
Predicting unsafe behaviors at nuclear power plants: An integration of Theory of Planned Behavior and Technology Acceptance Model	27
Musculoskeletal disorders, foot health and footwear choice in occupations involving prolonged standing	26
Robot apology as a post-accident trust-recovery control strategy in industrial human-robot interaction	24
Driver's distracted behavior: The contribution of compensatory beliefs increases with higher perceived risk	22
A review of work environment risk factors influencing muscle fatigue	21
Investigating user activities and the corresponding requirements for information and functions in autonomous vehicles of the future	21
Path analysis of the roles of age, self-efficacy, and TAM constructs in the acceptance of performing upper limb exercises through immersive virtual reality games	21
Analysis of truck drivers’ unsafe driving behaviors using four machine learning methods	20
Application of HFACS and grounded theory for identifying risk factors of air traffic controllers’ unsafe acts	20
Ergonomic risk factors in glass artware industries and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder	20

Investigating the validity of subjective workload rating (NASA TLX) and subjective situation awareness rating (SART) for cognitively complex human–machine work	19
Assessment method for civil aircraft cabin comfort: Contributing factors, dissatisfaction indicators, and degrees of influence	18
Forest harvesting in rural properties: Risks and worsening to the worker’s health under the ergonomics approach	18
The effect of posture and vibration magnitude on the vertical vibration transmissibility of tractor suspension system	18
Cooling garments against environmental heat conditions in occupational fields: measurements of the effect of a ventilation jacket on the total thermal insulation	18
The prevalence of MSDs and the associated risk factors in nurses of China	18
A study on assigning performance shaping factors of the SPAR-H method for adequacy human reliability analysis of nuclear power plants	18
Usability of state public health department websites for communication during a pandemic: A heuristic evaluation	17
Study protocol and baseline results for a quasi-randomized control trial: An investigation on the effects of ergonomic interventions on work-related musculoskeletal disorders, quality of work-life and	17
Critical review on applications and roles of exoskeletons in patient handling	17
An adaptive model for human factors assessment in maritime operations	16
Impacts of anger on driving performance: A comparison to texting and conversation while driving	16
Development of a fully automated RULA assessment system based on computer vision	16
Effect of working position and cold environment on muscle activation level and fatigue in the upper limb during manual work tasks	16
A review of human reliability assessment methods for proposed application in quantitative risk analysis of offshore industries	15
Ear shape categorization for ergonomic product design	15
A study on the subjective feeling affecting tactile satisfaction of leather in automobile: A structural equation modeling approach	15
A virtual reality cognitive health screening tool for aviation: Managing accident risk for older pilots	15
Analysis of oceanaut operating performance using an integrated Bayesian network aided by the fuzzy logic theory	15
Prevalence of work-related occupational injuries and its risk factors among brickfield workers in West Bengal, India	15
A preliminary assessment of physical work exposures among electronic waste workers at Agbogbloshie, Accra Ghana	15
Construction of an osteomuscular discomfort scale for the upper region of the body of footwear industry workers	15
Ergonomic evaluation of the effects of forearm conditions and body postures on trapezius muscle activity during smartphone texting	15
Age, gender and side-stratified grip strength norms and related socio-demographic factors for 20–80 years Iranian healthy population: Comparison with consolidated and international norms	14
Physical workload and psychosocial working conditions in Swedish pig transport drivers	14
Evaluation of the user emotional experience on bicycle saddle designs via a multi-sensory approach	14
Identification of indifferent posture zones in RULA by sensitivity analysis	14
How do medical gloves affect manual performance? Evaluation of ergonomic indicators	13
Determining the fatigue associated with different task complexity during maintenance operations in males using electromyography features	13
Heart rate variability based physical exertion monitoring for manual material handling tasks	13
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	13
Factors influencing the perceived usability of wearable chair exoskeleton with market segmentation: A structural equation modeling and K-Means Clustering approach	13
An investigation on major physical hazard exposures and health effects of forestry vehicle operators performing wood logging processes	12
Influence of risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders on an inner population of northeastern Brazil	12
Industrial intelligence in the care of workers’ mental health: A review of status and challenges	12
Methods for measuring physical workload among commercial cleaners: A scoping review	12
R2: Drilling into concrete: Effect of feed force on handle vibration and productivity	12
Analysis of seat cushion comfort by employing a finite element buttock model as a supplement to pressure measurement	12
A study on the capacity of a ventilation cooling vest with pressurized air in hot and humid environments	12
Fostering short-term human anticipatory behavior in human-robot collaboration	12
Parametric 3D modeling of young women's lower bodies based on shape classification	12
Effects of mattress firmness on infant body pressure distribution	12
Interactions between Human, Technology and Organization in Building Information Modelling (BIM) - A scoping review of critical factors for the individual user	11
Participatory approach to draw ergonomic criteria for window design	11
A quick identification model for assessing human anxiety and thermal comfort based on physiological signals in a hot and humid working environment	11
Perceived comfortable posture and optimum riding position of Indian male motorcyclists for short-duration riding of standard motorcycles	11
Evaluating the effect of perceived mental workload on work body postures	11
A visual and neural evaluation of the affective impression on humanoid robot appearances in free viewing	11
Effect of the presence or absence of upper limb support on posture when a smartphone user is in a seated position under ambient light conditions	11
Systematic usability evaluation on two harnesses for a wearable chairless exoskeleton	11

Research on the acceptance of collaborative robots for the industry 5.0 era -- The mediating effect of perceived competence and the moderating effect of robot use self-efficacy	11
Neumorphic or flat? Impact of icon depth on user attention and visual search efficiency	11
A comfort analysis of using smart glasses during "picking" and "putting" tasks	11
Kansei Engineering Study on Car Seat Lever Position	11
A hybrid evaluation method for human error probability by using extended DEMATEL with Z-numbers: A case of cargo loading operation	11
Analysis of upper-limb muscle fatigue in the process of rotary handling	10
Simple method integrating OpenPose and RGB-D camera for identifying 3D body landmark locations in various postures	10
Ergonomic evaluation of ergonomically designed chalkboard erasers on shoulder and hand-arm muscle activity among college professors	10
Investigation of oil palm harvesting tools design and technique on work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper body	10
Dual hierarchical modelling for the influence of job role demands on psychosocial safety behavior: Evidence from coal industry	10
A reinforcement learning development of the FRAM for functional reward-based assessments of complex systems performance	10
The impact of passive shoulder exoskeletons during simulated aircraft manufacturing sealing tasks	10
Age and sex factors integrated 3D statistical models of adults' heads	10
Human acceptance of autonomous vehicles: Research status and prospects	9
Revision and validation of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale of coal miners in China	9
The influence of mobile phone location and screen orientation on driving safety and the usability of car-sharing software in-car use	9
A maintenance time estimation method based on virtual simulation and improved modular arrangement of predetermined time standards	9
The influence of augmented reality interaction design on Pilot's perceived workload and situation awareness	9
A generic algorithm for computing optimal ergonomic postures during working in an industrial environment	9
Relationship analysis between body flexion angles and smartphone tilt during smartphone use	9
Measurements of team workload: A time pressure and scenario complexity study for maritime operation tasks	9
Usability and acceptance of truck dashboards designed by drivers: Two participatory design approaches compared to a user-centered design	9
Ergonomic evaluation of work table for waste sorting tasks using digital human modelling	9
Anthropometric-based clustering of pinnae and its application in personalizing HRTFs	9
Linking head and neck posture with muscular activity and perceived discomfort during prolonged smartphone texting	9
Evaluation of driver distraction from in-vehicle information systems: A simulator study of interaction modes and secondary tasks classes on eight production cars	9
Prioritizing causal factors of sleep deprivation among construction workers: An interpretive structural modeling approach	8
Musculoskeletal pain symptoms in users performing smartphone texting: A preliminary study on institute environment	8
Shape of progress bar effect on subjective evaluation, duration perception and physiological reaction	8
A comparison of visual ability and its importance awareness between novice and experienced drivers	8
Application of anthropometric data for elderly-friendly home and facility design in Thailand	8
Muscle fatigue modelling: Solving for fatigue and recovery parameter values using fewer maximum effort assessments	8
REBA assessment of patient transfer work using sliding board and Motorized Patient Transfer Device	8
Tactile and visual perception of plastic textures for car interiors: Psychophysical and affective dimensions	8
Improving sustainability in combined manual material handling through enhanced lot-sizing models	8
The black hole illusion: A neglected source of aviation accidents	8
Evaluation of an actuated force plate-based robotic test setup to assess the slip resistance of footwear	8
Effects of different interaction modes on fatigue and reading effectiveness with mobile phones	8
Neck pain prevalence and associated occupational factors in Portuguese office workers	8
Preliminary study on the aesthetic preference for taillight shape design	7
Finite element human hand model: Validation and ergonomic considerations	7
Influence mechanism of icon semantics on visual search performance: Evidence from an eye-tracking study	7
Investigation of the effects of whole-body vibration exposure on vehicle drivers when travelling over covered manholes embedded in public roadways	7
Evaluating the impact of wait indicators on user visual imagery and speed perception in mobile application interfaces	7
The influence of backrest angles on the passenger neck comfort during sleep in the economy class air seat without head support	7
Risk-taking behavior of drilling workers: A study based on the structural equation model	7
Effects of seat back height and posture on 3D vibration transmission to pelvis, trunk and head	7
Development of an injury prevention model for playing-related musculoskeletal disorders in orchestra musicians based on predisposing risk factors	7
The effects of motivation and noise on situation awareness: A study based on SAGAT and EEG	7
Driver's attitudes and preferences toward connected vehicle information system	7
Uncoupled spatial biodynamic model for seated humans exposed to vibration-development and validation	7
Cluster analysis of kitchen cabinet operation posture based on OpenPose technology	7
A comparative evaluation of the wearable augmented reality-based data presentation interface and traditional methods for data entry tasks	7
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and key stakeholder interviews on the use of comprehensive risk management approaches	7
Effects of smartphone numeric keypad designs on performance and satisfaction of elderly users	7
Stress-level and attentional functions of experienced and novice young adult drivers in intersection-related hazard situations	7
Influence of school bag loads and carrying methods on body strain among young male students	7
Cardiovascular load assessment in the workplace: A systematic review	7
The effects of joint angle variability and different driving load scenarios on maximum muscle activity – A driving posture simulation study	7
Musculoskeletal disorders and perceived physical work demands among offshore wind industry technicians across different turbine sizes: A cross-sectional study	7
3D printed deformable product handle material for improved ergonomics	7