Barefoot walking has gained significant popularity over the past two decades, leading to extensive debate about its biomechanical implications. This project aimed to investigate spatial-temporal and kinematic differences between shod and barefoot wal...
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) remain a major occupational health challenge, and automotive service work is a high-risk context involving awkward postures, repetitive tasks, and sustained static loading. Conventional ergonomic tools...
This study considers the cognitive factors influencing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) coding agents among software engineers in Agile development environments. In this context, Transparency refers to the degree to which an AI system&rsq...
Psychosocial stress has been shown to affect EMG activity in the upper body; however, no known studies have attempted similar research on the lower body. Accordingly, this study aimed to analyze the effects of psychosocial stress on surface EMG ampli...
The Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation and the screening practices built around it interpret lumbar injury risk primarily through axial compression, yet anterior–posterior shear is associated with injury at loads below established compressive thres...
The amount of time office workers spend seated poses multiple health risks and has been associated with increased musculoskeletal pain. To evaluate the potential association of discomfort and computer utilization with workstation type, we conducted a...
We investigated the influence of age on the debilitating effect of glare for glare sources applied to the task or to the eye. Low-contrast logMAR letters were presented on a computer monitor, and the visual performance of 66 adults (23 to 66 yrs.) wa...
The treatment planning stage accounts for most reported patient safety events in radiation therapy, and automated quality assurance (QA) checklists are a common countermeasure; few of these tools, however, undergo formal human factors evaluation befo...
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) remain the leading cause of occupational disability worldwide, despite several decades of progress in ergonomics and occupational health [...]
The aim of the present study was to develop an instrument that enables evaluation of AI-based mental health apps, which are promising digital interventions for promoting psychological well-being. The instrument was used to conduct an initial evaluati...
The objective of this study was to assess the performance of posture recognition systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) using deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) approaches for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders...
Building design studies in ergonomics, we take up the construct of curriculum ergonomics to conceptualize how mathematics teachers engage with curriculum resources and how prior experiences inform their use. Research on the relationship between teach...
Advances in AI are increasing the scope for “reasonable disagreements” between humans and artificial systems. Intelligent robots and virtual agents are increasingly tasked with complex, potentially open-ended assignments that require the...
Manual lifting is a common occupational activity associated with an increased risk of low back disorders. In this study, 22 participants from UPMC Hamot, organized into 11 pairs, were recruited. A combination of motion capture techniques and an injur...
Decades of research demonstrate that vigilance deteriorates rapidly and reliably and is often resistant to motivational override, yet ergonomic practice continues to assign monitoring tasks on assumptions the evidence does not consistently support. T...
This study investigates the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and driving behavior in a highway environment using a driving simulator. A total of 46 young drivers aged 19 to 27 years participated in the experiment. Cardiorespiratory fitn...
Healthcare professionals must acquire and maintain both declarative knowledge and fine psychomotor skills across a wide range of clinical procedures. Human working memory is physiologically limited, and the high cognitive demands of clinical environm...
This study investigates how varying levels of display transparency in an AI system affect human performance, cognitive workload, and trust in a collaborative human–AI task. (1) Background: As AI-assisted systems become increasingly prevalent, u...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home became widespread, substantially altering work arrangements. This study investigates whether employees working predominantly from home report higher job satisfaction than those working primarily in trad...
Patient manual handling during positioning is widely recognised to have a sparse evidence base, exposing healthcare practitioners (HCPs) to a high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). This study aimed to provide in-depth insight i...
Walking, a fundamental human activity, has significant implications for health. This study aimed to determine the influence of different types of footwear (boots, running shoes, and indoor court shoes) on maximum plantar force and pressure. The sampl...
In the new industrial revolution 5.0 era, manufacturing facilities with manual assembly have higher expectations, higher mass customization, and more human involvement, as well as including new digital technologies in smart workstations. Given these...
Generative artificial intelligence tools are reshaping design by enabling novice designers to produce professional-quality user interfaces rapidly. However, for novice designers, exposure to AI-generated outputs that are far beyond their capabilities...
In automated driving, drivers may sleep during rides, making it important to study napping preferences and wake-up scenarios for human-centered system design. We conducted an online study with 280 participants, balanced by age and gender, examining h...
Exoskeletons are increasingly used in industrial settings, yet most are designed for structured, repetitive tasks, limiting adaptability to dynamic movements. In construction, frequent locomotion tasks demand continuous lower-limb engagement, and lad...
Maximum aerobic capacity (MAC) helps in physical work capacity evaluation. In practice, the construction jobs are designed using the standard treadmill or ergometer MAC value, which is inappropriate and leads to injuries. According to NIOSH, the aver...
Nurses in Africa are exposed to musculoskeletal disorders at work (WMSDs). They are multifactorial and may be related to demographic, economic, and quality-of-life factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of nurses’ age, exp...
Adults, on average, spend between 55% and 70% of their waking hours primarily in prolonged sitting, and such sedentary behavior has been associated with several health problems. Prolonged sitting postures during work hours are often mandated by the n...
Background: Light is essential to many facets of human endeavors and is not only required for vision. The prevailing climate in the areas where workplaces are situated might moderate good lighting conditions, which are described as those that balance...
Employee satisfaction is a crucial factor affecting organizational performance, productivity, and overall workplace efficiency. This study investigates employment satisfaction within the Greek technology sector through sentiment analysis, focusing on...
This research explored the connections between Work Support, Satisfaction with Life, and experienced stress among workers from the automotive sector, with a focus on the indirect influence of job support in the relationship between satisfaction with...
Vibrotactile stimulation has applications in a variety of fields, including medicine, virtual reality, and human–computer interaction. Eccentric Rotating Mass (ERM) vibrating motors are widely used in wearable haptic devices owing to their smal...
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have a significant impact on healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to conduct an umbrella review and meta-analysis to examine the overall body area prevalence of WMSDs by continents, accord...
The size of a touch icon is a critical factor affecting smartphone use performance. The existing literature recommends a 10-mm icon side/diameter for a successful touch. Though this can be applicable in routine use, there are circumstances where smal...
Handover of patient care is the most common form of communication across hospitals. Enabling effective handover has been identified as a key priority for patient safety. This Human Factors Ergonomics socio-technical systems study aims to understand t...
Increasing automation and the rapidly growing use of robots in industrial as well as social areas result in a greater need for research regarding collaboration between humans and robots. Key factors for a safe and successful combination of human and...
Gamification, defined as the application of game-like elements in non-game contexts to enhance motivation and engagement, has emerged as a promising strategy in physical education, enhancing student motivation, engagement, and physical activity throu...
This study presents an analysis of flight crew communication during the crash of United Airlines Flight 232 at Sioux Gateway Airport in Iowa, USA. Conversation analysis (CA) techniques are used to identify five recurring phenomena in the crew communi...
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I present you with the inaugural issue of Theoretical and Applied Ergonomics, a new journal designed to address ergonomics from a theoretical point of view, while highlighting innovative and technical asp...
