OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics is 8. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	58
The effect of feed force on vibration and productivity in hammer drilling: A machine-independent analysis excluding the effect of motor speed reduction	56
Development of a high-powered Motorcycle Seat Discomfort Survey (MSDS): Traffic police motorcycle	52
Visual differences between novice and expert ASL interpreters when learning/interpreting an ASL phrase	46
Integrating lightweight and large-scale models for state analysis of air traffic controllers	41
Employees trust, perceived justice, on task performance: Mediating and moderating role of autonomy and organizational culture	36
Effect of physical exertion on workers safety awareness: A biosensing and eye-tracking study	35
Age differences in driver visual behavior and vehicle control when driving with in-vehicle and on-road deliveries of service logo signs	33
Generating deceleration behavior of automatic driving by reinforcement learning that reflects passenger discomfort	32
The effect of backpack carriage in different weights on ground reaction force components, loading rate and free moment of Schoolchildren's gait	30
XR-based visual enhancing cues for human spatial navigation: A systematic literature review	29
The impact of using wearable devices on the operator during manual material handling tasks	29
Impact of AI recommendation styles on carbon management technicians' trust: Dual process of cognitive effort and emotion	28
Semantic distance of icons: Impact on user cognitive performance and a new model for semantic distance classification	28
Advancing healthcare equity through human factors engineering	28
Evaluation of driver distraction from in-vehicle information systems: A simulator study of interaction modes and secondary tasks classes on eight production cars	28
Intelligent prediction of ergonomics evaluation metrics in human-AI collaboration based on machine learning	28
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	27
Editorial Board	26
Influence of spatial presence and flow experience in a non-immersive virtual reality upper limb training system	26
How does augmented reality head-mounted display impact the ability to detect safety hazards while performing piping assembly?	26
Variable-frequency flashing brake lights enhance driver safety in distracted and foggy driving conditions	26
Ergonomic researches in agricultural machinery- a systematic review using the PRISMA method	24
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	23

Trunk muscle co-activation and activity in one- and two-person lifting	22
Research on similarity bias in dual objective visual search based on nuclear power human-machine interface icons	22
The effects of sitting postures on seat vibrotactile interaction system for enhancing occupants’ situation awareness in high-level automated driving	21
Improving pedestrians’ navigation safety at night by enhancing legibility of foreground and background information on the display	21
Non-visual effects of correlated color temperature and time-of-day on cognitive workload and autonomic regulation in confined spaces	21
Comparison of six observational methods for repetitive shoulder movements based on discomfort: An experimental study	20
Biomechanical stresses on healthcare workers during manual patient bed-to-chair transfers	20
An optimization model of tractor clutch pedal design parameters based on lower limb biomechanical characteristics	19
Imagining the future household refrigerator: A study investigating the dimension of user needs	19
Total forearm support during a typing task may reduce the risk of Trapezius' Myalgia development	19
You cannot have both – Two different ways of change implementation and their effects on adaptive performance and frustration	19
Color influence on the use satisfaction of kitchen utensils: An ergonomic and perceptual study	19
Visual attention and situational awareness during exoskeleton use in construction work	18
Sustainable work environments and gendered perceptions of risk factors, musculoskeletal discomfort, and quality of work life: A pilot validation of a theoretical model	18
Interdependence Analysis in collaborative robot applications from a joint cognitive functional perspective	18
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of virtual reality technology in laboratory safety training and education	17
Kinematic analysis of head and trunk in individual and team one-handed carrying	17
Association between occupational whole-body vibration exposure and blood biomarkers in mining heavy truck operators	17
Editorial Board	17
Factors influencing the adoption of passive exoskeletons in the construction industry: Industry perspectives	17
Assessing the existence of a semantic space to express action tendencies	16
Rest period and object load effects on upper limb muscle strength recovery for manual load transfer	16
Editorial Board	16
Investigation of muscle synergies and their consistency among fresh fruit bunches manual harvesters in a real-life oil palm industry	15
Machines used in little olive groves: The hidden hand-arm vibration risk	15
The association of harsh working environment and poor behavior habits with neck health	15
Team communication of nuclear fire brigades during routine and non-routine task phases	15
The influence of unpleasant emotional arousal on military performance: An experimental study using auditory stimuli during a shooting task	15
Collaborators or competitors? A study on the dual-path impact mechanism of the role of collaborative robots on employee-robot engagement	14
Editorial Board	14
The effect of elevated body mass index and sex on L5-S1 forces and lower body kinematics during symmetrical manual lifting	13
Sitting comfort in an aircraft seat with different seat inclination angles	13
Sedentary behavior and musculoskeletal symptoms among work from home employees	13
Machine learning-based identification and classification of physical fatigue levels: A novel method based on a wearable insole device	13
Ergonomic design of shoe inserts for reducing lower extremity musculoskeletal discomfort in male Participants: An analysis of shape and size	13
Editorial Board	13
Investigating the factors leading to medication communication errors from organizational and working conditional perspectives	13
Reshaping the wearing condition of high-heeled shoes by insole design to avoid hallux valgus	13
Changes in forklift driving performance and postures among novices resulting from training using a high-fidelity virtual reality simulator: An exploratory study	13
Editorial Board	13
Prediction of the thermal neutral temperature of working face in deep mine	13
Identifying and reducing barriers to having a racially and ethnically diverse research population	12
Association of self-perceived work ability with worksite temperature as modified by relative humidity and air velocity: a cross-sectional study of poultry workers in Thailand	12
Using the kano quality model to evaluate the functions of automotive smart head-up displays	12
Editorial Board	12
Effects of a posture correction feedback system on neck and trunk posture and muscle activity during computer work	12
Influence of virtual heights and a cognitive task on standing postural steadiness	12
The Role of Smart Hand Held Devices – Smartphones/iPads/Tablets/Smartwatches in Causing Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review	12
The effect of occupation-related and worker-related factors on upper limb disorders using strain index among O∗NET jobs	12
Impact of floor inclination on torque production, ground reaction forces, and postural adjustments during handwheel operations	12

Workstation ergonomics in the era of multi-monitor technology: A narrative review and survey	12
Virtual try-on for FE modelling of body armour on the human body against ballistic impact	11
The influence of augmented reality interaction design on Pilot's perceived workload and situation awareness	11
Investigating the influence of multitasking and gender in visuomotor skills of 1578 pilot candidates	11
Adaptive learning with human factors and Artificial Intelligence: associations with training effectiveness in programming education	11
Work and women's sacral spine acute injuries: an underestimated risk	11
Health dimensions and quality of work in ecological construction: Investigating with craftswomen through a Community for Expanded Research and Intervention	11
Effects of bath chairs on the behavior, muscle workload, and experience in independent bathing of the elderly: A Chinese case study	11
Optimal HUD illuminance perception modeling under ambient light and weather variations	11
Heart rate variability based physical exertion monitoring for manual material handling tasks	11
Effects of passive shoulder-support exoskeleton entity and support force on user range of motion under external loads	11
Assessing the link between occupational risk factors, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and quality of work life: An analysis using PLS-SEM	10
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and key stakeholder interviews on the use of comprehensive risk management approaches	10
Editorial Board	10
Editorial Board	10
Prevention through design integration in AEC education: Empirical assessment of discipline-specific barriers and motivational factors	10
Effects of implementing an active sitting protocol compared to using a traditional office chair and standing workstation	10
Investigating cognitive workload in irrelevant speech-based information communication with visual distractions: Pleasant or distracted?	10
Round-trip driving effects on driving performances and mental workload under different traffic rules	10
Neck muscle fatigue due to sustained neck flexion during smartphone use	10
Association between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors in tropical crop workers of Spain using standardized Nordic questionnaire and Mini Psychosocial Factors method	10
Critical roles of explainability in shaping perception, trust, and acceptance of autonomous vehicles	10
Research on the classification and control of human factor characteristics of coal mine accidents based on K-Means clustering analysis	10
Influence of individual flexibility on the effectiveness of a passive back-support exosuit in reducing erector spinae muscle activity: An exploratory study	10
Disparities in access to healthcare services in a regional neonatal transport network	10
Motorcycle rider arm muscle patterns characterize coordination of hand controls in emergency braking	9
Human reliability modeling in occupational environments toward a safe and productive operator 4.0	9
Assessment of active back-support exoskeleton on carpentry framing tasks: Muscle activity, range of motion, discomfort, and exertion	9
Assessing pilot cognitive overload risk with a random forest framework: A non-contact approach based on a novel cardiopulmonary feature	9
The effectiveness of an ergonomics programme to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in high voltage overhead powerline workers	9
Choosing the right patient transfer assistive device: Application of confidence ellipse quadrant analysis for decision-making	9
Temporal changes in procrastination in online and face-to-face learning environments	9
Fatigue discrimination of workers in low oxygen environment: a multi-feature fusion method	9
Breast shape classification and discrimination driven by local features-focusing on Chinese women in their 20s	9
Designing AI for team ideation: How content strategy and participation style affect creative performance through team emergent states	9
An improved algorithm for saccadic intrusion qualification under air traffic control situation	9
Exploring the use of large language models to build product Kansei semantic spaces	9
User perception and ergonomic display layout design of truck camera monitor system	9
Factors influencing users' willingness to use visual training applications: ARCS motivation theory and Fogg's behavioral model	9
How does peripheral vision affect driver performance when passing on roads with lateral traffic conflicts? A simulated driving experiment	9
Detection of air traffic controllers’ fatigue using voice analysis - An EEG validation study	9
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and postural analysis of beekeepers	8
Estimation of the metabolic rate in the occupational field: a regression model using accelerometers	8
Analysis of the influence of feed and lateral force on productivity and hand-arm vibration in interaction with drill bit wear and concrete strength	8
Quantitative analyses and empirical tests of perceptual theories of the Black Hole Illusion	8
The influence of interface attributes and interaction elements on user performance and cognitive load in task interruption scenarios	8
REBA assessment of patient transfer work using sliding board and Motorized Patient Transfer Device	8
Human mood and cognitive function after different extreme cold exposure	8
Validating the recommended cumulative rest allowance equation for use in workload management	8
Birth journeys: Multi-level facilitators and barriers to birthing parents access to and use of reproductive health care	8
Relationship between physical activity domains and musculoskeletal disorders in public school teachers	8
A multimodal physical fatigue assessment method using a biomarker and accelerometer-embedded wearable wristband	8
How to provide information sources and comments in conversational agent response content: The roles of specialists and internet users	8
Evaluation and improvement of rail station name list signage on platform for direction by VR experiments with eye-tracker	8
Activities of Microscopy and Pathology cause the most musculoskeletal discomfort for medical laboratory professionals - Results from a detailed ergonomic analysis	8
Musculoskeletal pain symptoms in users performing smartphone texting: A preliminary study on institute environment	8
Can humans timely and accurately perceive silent failures in automated decision aids? Effects of failure severity, initial reliability, and error type	8