ERGONOMICS

Scope & Guideline

Advancing the science of human interaction.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of ERGONOMICS with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0014-0139
PublisherTAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1957 to 2024
AbbreviationERGONOMICS / Ergonomics
Frequency12 issues/year
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Address2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'ERGONOMICS' focuses on the intersection of human factors and ergonomics, emphasizing the design and evaluation of systems that enhance human performance while ensuring safety and comfort. Its contributions span various domains, including occupational health, human-computer interaction, and product design, with a strong emphasis on empirical research methodologies and applied science.
  1. Human Factors and Performance:
    Research exploring how human factors impact performance across various tasks and environments, including cognitive workload, decision-making processes, and the effects of automation.
  2. Occupational Health and Safety:
    Studies focusing on ergonomics in workplace settings to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and enhance worker safety and well-being.
  3. Design and Evaluation of Ergonomic Solutions:
    Development and assessment of ergonomic tools, technologies, and systems, including exoskeletons, workstations, and assistive devices aimed at improving comfort and efficiency.
  4. Human-Computer Interaction:
    Investigations into user interface design and interaction that enhance usability and user experience, particularly in high-stakes environments such as aviation and healthcare.
  5. Cognitive Ergonomics:
    Research on cognitive processes and their implications for designing systems that support human cognition, including attention, memory, and decision-making.
  6. Sociotechnical Systems:
    Exploration of the interactions between humans and technology within complex systems, focusing on optimizing these interactions for safety and efficiency.
The journal 'ERGONOMICS' has been increasingly focusing on innovative themes that reflect contemporary challenges in ergonomics and human factors. This section outlines the emerging trends and topics that have gained traction in recent publications, highlighting their relevance to current societal and technological contexts.
  1. Wearable Technology and Exoskeletons:
    Research into the design, implementation, and effects of wearable technologies, including exoskeletons, is on the rise, focusing on their potential to enhance physical capabilities and reduce injury risks.
  2. Mental Workload and Cognitive Load Measurement:
    A growing emphasis on understanding and measuring mental workload, particularly in high-stress environments, reflects the need for effective management of cognitive resources in workplace design.
  3. Human-Robot Collaboration:
    As automation and robotics become more prevalent, studies exploring effective collaboration between humans and robots are increasingly important, focusing on trust, task sharing, and ergonomics.
  4. Sustainability and Ergonomics:
    Research addressing the intersection of ergonomics and sustainability is emerging, emphasizing eco-friendly design practices and the ergonomic implications of sustainable technologies.
  5. Diversity and Inclusion in Ergonomics:
    There is an increasing focus on understanding how diversity (including gender, age, and ability) affects ergonomic design and workplace practices, promoting inclusive approaches in ergonomics.
  6. Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications:
    The use of virtual and augmented reality for training, design, and ergonomic assessments is gaining popularity, providing innovative ways to evaluate and enhance human performance in various contexts.

Declining or Waning

While 'ERGONOMICS' continues to expand its focus on emerging technologies and health-related ergonomics, certain traditional themes appear to be waning in prominence. This section highlights areas that have seen a decline in recent publications, reflecting shifts in research priorities and societal needs.
  1. Traditional Ergonomic Assessments:
    Long-standing methodologies for assessing physical ergonomics, such as manual observation and basic ergonomic checklists, are being replaced by more advanced technologies and data-driven approaches.
  2. Generalized Studies on Musculoskeletal Disorders:
    Broad studies addressing musculoskeletal disorders without specific context or intervention strategies are less prevalent, as the field shifts towards targeted and context-specific research.
  3. Static Postural Assessments:
    Research focusing solely on static postural assessments without considering dynamic interactions and real-world applications has decreased, as the field moves towards more comprehensive analyses of human movement.
  4. Aging and Gender Studies in Isolation:
    While aging and gender remain important topics, studies that do not integrate these factors into broader ergonomic applications or workplace interventions are becoming less common.
  5. Basic Human Factors Training Programs:
    The emphasis on generic human factors training programs is declining in favor of specialized training tailored to specific industries or technologies, reflecting a need for more applicable and relevant skills.

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