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Theoretical and Applied Ergonomics| Aims and Scope Update

22 December 2025

To further enhance the quality of Theoretical and Applied Ergonomics and the papers published in it, under the guidance of our Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Philippe Gorce, the journal has updated and revised its aims and scope. The original scope and the updated version are listed below:

Scope (new version):

Scope (old version):

  • Ergonomic design and evaluation of workspaces, tools, and equipment;
  • Human-centered design principles and methodologies;
  • Biomechanical analysis and ergonomic interventions for musculoskeletal health;
  • Cognitive workload assessment and management;
  • Usability testing and user interface design;
  • Human–computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) research;
  • Ergonomics in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments;
  • Aging workforce and ergonomic considerations for older adults;
  • Environmental ergonomics and sustainable design practices;
  • Ergonomic interventions in healthcare settings and patient safety;
  • Ergonomics in automotive and transportation systems;
  • Development of ergonomic guidelines and standards;
  • Occupational health and safety in various industries;
  • Ergonomics in sports, physical activity, public health, and rehabilitation;
  • Ergonomic implications of emerging technologies;
  • AI-driven ergonomic assessment tools;
  • Well-being-integrated workstations;
  • Ergonomic wearables;
  • Data-driven ergonomics;
  • Computer-aided ergonomics;
  • Neuroergonomics;
  • AI methods based on ergonomics;
  • Deep learning- and machine learning-based methods for prevention of ergonomic risks;
  • Real-time risk identification of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Ergonomic design and evaluation of workspaces, tools, and equipment
  • Human-centered design principles and methodologies
  • Biomechanical analysis and ergonomic interventions for musculoskeletal health
  • Cognitive workload assessment and management
  • Usability testing and user interface design
  • Human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) research
  • Ergonomics in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments
  • Aging workforce and ergonomic considerations for older adults
  • Environmental ergonomics and sustainable design practices
  • Ergonomic interventions in healthcare settings and patient safety
  • Ergonomics in automotive and transportation systems
  • Ergonomic guidelines and standards development
  • Occupational health and safety in various industries
  • Ergonomics in sports, physical activity, and rehabilitation
  • Ergonomic implications of emerging technologies
  • AI-Driven ergonomic assessment tools
  • Well-being-integrated workstations
  • Ergonomic wearables
  • Data-driven ergonomics
  • Computed aided ergonomics
  • Neuroergonomics

For more detailed information, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/tae/about.

Theoretical and Applied Ergonomics Editorial Office