Symmetry in Human Factors: Perception and Performance at Work

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue invites contributions of original research work and insightful reviews that synthesize the current knowledge, as well as discussion of the current needs, future challenges, and opportunities in the broad area of “Symmetry in Human Factors: User Perception and Performance at Work”. The purpose of this Special Issue is to advance the state of the art in theoretical or applied studies and extend the current methods and approaches, including mathematical modeling and simulation efforts, to the human-centered design of broadly defined work systems, workplaces, service systems, natural and synthetic environments, consumer products, and everyday human activities. Contributions should improve our current understanding of the symmetry between user needs and system design requirements from the perspective of human–technology interactions and interfaces from the individual, social, technical, and organizational dimensions, including consideration of usability, system performance, training requirements, effectiveness, and safety. We hope that this Special Issue will provide an overview and up-to-date knowledge to readers of the scientific community at large that will ultimately benefit the symmetry between designers and end-users of technology alike.

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Symmetry is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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• human-centered approach
• symmetry
• system design
• technology
• end-users
• perception
• usability
• human factors
• ergonomics
• modeling and simulation
• performance
• safety.