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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Visual differences between novice and expert ASL interpreters when learning/interpreting an ASL phrase	100
The effect of feed force on vibration and productivity in hammer drilling: A machine-independent analysis excluding the effect of motor speed reduction	88
The effect of backpack carriage in different weights on ground reaction force components, loading rate and free moment of Schoolchildren's gait	68
Age differences in driver visual behavior and vehicle control when driving with in-vehicle and on-road deliveries of service logo signs	68
Development of a high-powered Motorcycle Seat Discomfort Survey (MSDS): Traffic police motorcycle	57
Editorial Board	54
Employees trust, perceived justice, on task performance: Mediating and moderating role of autonomy and organizational culture	46
A multilayered ergonomic intervention program on reducing musculoskeletal disorders in an industrial complex: A dynamic participatory approach	42
Effect of physical exertion on workers safety awareness: A biosensing and eye-tracking study	37
Generating deceleration behavior of automatic driving by reinforcement learning that reflects passenger discomfort	36
A hybrid evaluation method for human error probability by using extended DEMATEL with Z-numbers: A case of cargo loading operation	33
Semantic distance of icons: Impact on user cognitive performance and a new model for semantic distance classification	30
Research on similarity bias in dual objective visual search based on nuclear power human-machine interface icons	29
The impact of using wearable devices on the operator during manual material handling tasks	29
The development of a brief and practical work safety climate measure	26
Natural and forced arm reach ranges in sitting position	23
Influence of spatial presence and flow experience in a non-immersive virtual reality upper limb training system	23
Field measurement of hand forces of palm oil harvesters and evaluating the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) through biomechanical analysis	23
Critical review on applications and roles of exoskeletons in patient handling	22
Assessing mouse, trackball, touchscreen and leap motion in ship vibration conditions: A comparison of task performance, upper limb muscle activity and perceived fatigue and usability	22
Ergonomic researches in agricultural machinery- a systematic review using the PRISMA method	21
Advancing healthcare equity through human factors engineering	20
Physical demands of overhead crane operation	20
Truck loading or unloading operations: Reduction of the whole-body vibration exposure of pallet truck drivers at the dock leveller location	19
Evaluation of driver distraction from in-vehicle information systems: A simulator study of interaction modes and secondary tasks classes on eight production cars	19

Factors influencing the adoption of passive exoskeletons in the construction industry: Industry perspectives	18
A visual and neural evaluation of the affective impression on humanoid robot appearances in free viewing	18
Improving pedestrians’ navigation safety at night by enhancing legibility of foreground and background information on the display	18
Developing and validating the personal risk assessment of musculoskeletal disorders (PRAMUD) tool among workers of a steel foundry	18
Total forearm support during a typing task may reduce the risk of Trapezius' Myalgia development	18
Measurements of team workload: A time pressure and scenario complexity study for maritime operation tasks	18
An optimization model of tractor clutch pedal design parameters based on lower limb biomechanical characteristics	17
Multi-modal approach to evaluate adaptive visual stimuli of remote operation system using gaze behavior	17
Comparison of six observational methods for repetitive shoulder movements based on discomfort: An experimental study	17
Trunk muscle co-activation and activity in one- and two-person lifting	17
You cannot have both – Two different ways of change implementation and their effects on adaptive performance and frustration	16
Interdependence Analysis in collaborative robot applications from a joint cognitive functional perspective	16
Imagining the future household refrigerator: A study investigating the dimension of user needs	15
Assessing the existence of a semantic space to express action tendencies	15
The influence of unpleasant emotional arousal on military performance: An experimental study using auditory stimuli during a shooting task	15
The association of harsh working environment and poor behavior habits with neck health	15
Color influence on the use satisfaction of kitchen utensils: An ergonomic and perceptual study	15
Rest period and object load effects on upper limb muscle strength recovery for manual load transfer	15
Team communication of nuclear fire brigades during routine and non-routine task phases	15
Editorial Board	15
Biomechanical stresses on healthcare workers during manual patient bed-to-chair transfers	15
Investigation of muscle synergies and their consistency among fresh fruit bunches manual harvesters in a real-life oil palm industry	15
Kinematic analysis of head and trunk in individual and team one-handed carrying	15
In-field instrumented ergonomic risk assessment: Inertial measurement units versus Kinect V2	15
Machines used in little olive groves: The hidden hand-arm vibration risk	14
Reshaping the wearing condition of high-heeled shoes by insole design to avoid hallux valgus	14
Determining the fatigue associated with different task complexity during maintenance operations in males using electromyography features	14
Analysis of seat cushion comfort by employing a finite element buttock model as a supplement to pressure measurement	14
Editorial Board	13
Probe contact forces during obstetric ultrasound scans - A design parameter for robot-assisted ultrasound	13
Investigating the factors leading to medication communication errors from organizational and working conditional perspectives	13
Editorial Board	13
Identification of indifferent posture zones in RULA by sensitivity analysis	13
Identifying and reducing barriers to having a racially and ethnically diverse research population	13
Visual recognition efficiency of handheld infrared thermometer interface information under low ambient illuminance	13
A reinforcement learning development of the FRAM for functional reward-based assessments of complex systems performance	13
The effect of occupation-related and worker-related factors on upper limb disorders using strain index among O∗NET jobs	12
Sitting comfort in an aircraft seat with different seat inclination angles	12
Sedentary behavior and musculoskeletal symptoms among work from home employees	12
Machine learning-based identification and classification of physical fatigue levels: A novel method based on a wearable insole device	12
Physical workload and psychosocial working conditions in Swedish pig transport drivers	12
Effects of a posture correction feedback system on neck and trunk posture and muscle activity during computer work	12
Fatigue assessment among onshore oil rig shift workers in Thailand	12
Changes in forklift driving performance and postures among novices resulting from training using a high-fidelity virtual reality simulator: An exploratory study	12
Effects of passive shoulder-support exoskeleton entity and support force on user range of motion under external loads	11
Effects of bath chairs on the behavior, muscle workload, and experience in independent bathing of the elderly: A Chinese case study	11
Demand-specific work ability among employees with migraine or frequent headache	11
Influence of virtual heights and a cognitive task on standing postural steadiness	11
Editorial Board	11
Where do people look when they look at money?	11

The effect of procrastination heterogeneity on team performance	11
Impact of floor inclination on torque production, ground reaction forces, and postural adjustments during handwheel operations	10
Heart rate variability based physical exertion monitoring for manual material handling tasks	10
Perturbation effect of noise on overall feeling of discomfort from vertical whole-body vibration in vibro-acoustic environment	10
Investigating cognitive workload in irrelevant speech-based information communication with visual distractions: Pleasant or distracted?	10
The ability of eye-tracking metrics to classify and predict the perceived driving workload	10
The influence of augmented reality interaction design on Pilot's perceived workload and situation awareness	10
Assessing the link between occupational risk factors, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and quality of work life: An analysis using PLS-SEM	10
Using the kano quality model to evaluate the functions of automotive smart head-up displays	10
The Role of Smart Hand Held Devices – Smartphones/iPads/Tablets/Smartwatches in Causing Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review	10
Association between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors in tropical crop workers of Spain using standardized Nordic questionnaire and Mini Psychosocial Factors method	10
Investigating the influence of multitasking and gender in visuomotor skills of 1578 pilot candidates	10
Research on the classification and control of human factor characteristics of coal mine accidents based on K-Means clustering analysis	9
Disparities in access to healthcare services in a regional neonatal transport network	9
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and key stakeholder interviews on the use of comprehensive risk management approaches	9
Editorial Board	9
User perception and ergonomic display layout design of truck camera monitor system	9
Effects of implementing an active sitting protocol compared to using a traditional office chair and standing workstation	9
A path analysis model of individual variables predicting safety behavior and human error: The mediating effect of situation awareness	9
Editorial Board	9
Integrating aesthetic and emotional preferences in social robot design: An affective design approach with Kansei Engineering and Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network	9
Round-trip driving effects on driving performances and mental workload under different traffic rules	9
Critical roles of explainability in shaping perception, trust, and acceptance of autonomous vehicles	9
Editorial Board	9
Temporal changes in procrastination in online and face-to-face learning environments	8
Uncoupled spatial biodynamic model for seated humans exposed to vibration-development and validation	8
Breast shape classification and discrimination driven by local features-focusing on Chinese women in their 20s	8
Editorial Board	8
Investigation of the effects of whole-body vibration exposure on vehicle drivers when travelling over covered manholes embedded in public roadways	8
Musculoskeletal disorders and perceived physical work demands among offshore wind industry technicians across different turbine sizes: A cross-sectional study	8
Assessment of active back-support exoskeleton on carpentry framing tasks: Muscle activity, range of motion, discomfort, and exertion	8
Choosing the right patient transfer assistive device: Application of confidence ellipse quadrant analysis for decision-making	8
Motorcycle rider arm muscle patterns characterize coordination of hand controls in emergency braking	8
Application of HFACS and grounded theory for identifying risk factors of air traffic controllers’ unsafe acts	8
Effects of cognitive characteristics and information format on teleoperation performance: A cognitive fit perspective	8
Activities of Microscopy and Pathology cause the most musculoskeletal discomfort for medical laboratory professionals - Results from a detailed ergonomic analysis	7
Human reliability modeling in occupational environments toward a safe and productive operator 4.0	7
Exploring the use of large language models to build product Kansei semantic spaces	7
Spatiotemporal gait parameters while cross-slope residential roof walking	7
A comfort analysis of using smart glasses during "picking" and "putting" tasks	7
Birth journeys: Multi-level facilitators and barriers to birthing parents access to and use of reproductive health care	7
Ergonomic exposures and control measures associated with mass fatality decedent handling in morgues and body collection points in a New York healthcare system during COVID-19: A case series	7
Human mood and cognitive function after different extreme cold exposure	7
Detection of air traffic controllers’ fatigue using voice analysis - An EEG validation study	7
Comparing the biomechanical and perceived exertion imposed on workers when using manual mechanical and powered cargo management systems during ladder loading and unloading tasks	7
Evaluation of an actuated force plate-based robotic test setup to assess the slip resistance of footwear	7
Analysis of the influence of feed and lateral force on productivity and hand-arm vibration in interaction with drill bit wear and concrete strength	7
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and postural analysis of beekeepers	7
Validating the recommended cumulative rest allowance equation for use in workload management	7
Factors influencing users' willingness to use visual training applications: ARCS motivation theory and Fogg's behavioral model	7
A study on the capacity of a ventilation cooling vest with pressurized air in hot and humid environments	7
An improved algorithm for saccadic intrusion qualification under air traffic control situation	7
Neck muscle fatigue due to sustained neck flexion during smartphone use	7
REBA assessment of patient transfer work using sliding board and Motorized Patient Transfer Device	7
What will the future kitchen look like? An exploratory laboratory study of the future expectations of Chinese Generation Z	7