OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics is 6. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Personality traits affecting construction Worker's near-miss recognition performance: Analysis based on eye tracking	97
Investigating the influence of multitasking and gender in visuomotor skills of 1578 pilot candidates	82
A return-on-investment model using clinical and economic data related to safe patient handling and mobility programs in the ICU	67
Effects of implementing an active sitting protocol compared to using a traditional office chair and standing workstation	62
Prediction of lower limb discomfort of elderly drivers based on key dimensions in the leg space	53
The impact of using wearable devices on the operator during manual material handling tasks	50
Editorial Board	39
The effect of backpack carriage in different weights on ground reaction force components, loading rate and free moment of Schoolchildren's gait	36
Editorial Board	36
Development of a high-powered Motorcycle Seat Discomfort Survey (MSDS): Traffic police motorcycle	33
A multi-functional mobility assist device for sit-to-stand motion	32
Investigating cognitive workload in irrelevant speech-based information communication with visual distractions: Pleasant or distracted?	28
Biodynamic response analysis of semi-supine human under varying vertical excitations	26
Editorial Board	24
A multilayered ergonomic intervention program on reducing musculoskeletal disorders in an industrial complex: A dynamic participatory approach	23
Use of bilateral wrist-worn accelerometers to characterize upper limb activity time, intensity and asymmetry of use in physically demanding and sedentary working task	21
Editorial Board	21
Critical roles of explainability in shaping perception, trust, and acceptance of autonomous vehicles	21
Risk-taking behavior of drilling workers: A study based on the structural equation model	20
A path analysis model of individual variables predicting safety behavior and human error: The mediating effect of situation awareness	20
Patient handling through moving of the beds and stretchers	19
Round-trip driving effects on driving performances and mental workload under different traffic rules	18
Editorial Board	18
Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in Brazil: A structural equation model approach	18
Employees trust, perceived justice, on task performance: Mediating and moderating role of autonomy and organizational culture	18

The sensitivity of shoulder muscle fatigue to vertical hand location during complex manual force exertions	17
The psychophysical and physiological responses of individuals with varying body fat percentages and physical fitness levels during one-handed carrying on an inclined surface	17
Editorial Board	17
Research on the classification and control of human factor characteristics of coal mine accidents based on K-Means clustering analysis	17
Methods for measuring physical workload among commercial cleaners: A scoping review	16
Hand-arm vibration assessment in badminton athletes during three different movements using two rackets	16
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and key stakeholder interviews on the use of comprehensive risk management approaches	16
Age differences in driver visual behavior and vehicle control when driving with in-vehicle and on-road deliveries of service logo signs	16
Visual analysis of machine learning methods in the field of ergonomics — Based on Cite Space V	16
Visual differences between novice and expert ASL interpreters when learning/interpreting an ASL phrase	16
Using a checklist-based electronic calculation aid and contextual cues to assist medication dose calculation and calculation resumption after interruptions	15
Hand grip strength for the working-age population in South Korea: Development of an estimation and evaluation model	15
I spy with my AI: The effects of AI-based visual cueing on human operators’ performance and cognitive load in CCTV control rooms	15
Influence of personal cooling at local body parts on workers’ thermal comfort levels under thermal environments with elevated ambient temperatures: A model study	14
Identifying systems factors contributing to adverse events in maternal care using incident reports	14
The effect of feed force on vibration and productivity in hammer drilling: A machine-independent analysis excluding the effect of motor speed reduction	14
Assessment of an arm-support exoskeleton on physical demands, task performance, and usability during simulated agricultural tasks	14
Does the user behavior effect the productivity of hammer drilling? – Analysis of the influences of feed and lateral force	14
Comprehension of international safety signs: A prospective technical workers context	14
A hybrid evaluation method for human error probability by using extended DEMATEL with Z-numbers: A case of cargo loading operation	13
Association between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors in tropical crop workers of Spain using standardized Nordic questionnaire and Mini Psychosocial Factors method	13
Application of wearable technology for the ergonomic risk assessment of healthcare professionals: A systematic literature review	13
Flashlight model: Integrating attention distribution and attention resources for pilots’ visual behaviour analysis and performance prediction	13
Determinants of neck symptoms among university professors during Covid 19 pandemics	13
Seamless switching, feedforward, and feedback mechanisms: Enhancing task performance and user perception in device switch	13
The non-visual effects of correlated color temperature on the alertness, cognition, and mood of fatigued individuals during the afternoon	13
Performance of X-ray baggage screeners in different work environments: Comparing remote and local cabin baggage screening	13
Perturbation effect of noise on overall feeling of discomfort from vertical whole-body vibration in vibro-acoustic environment	12
Disparities in access to healthcare services in a regional neonatal transport network	12
Risk of tripping, minimum foot clearance, and step length when crossing a barrier	12
Assessing the link between occupational risk factors, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and quality of work life: An analysis using PLS-SEM	12
Integrating aesthetic and emotional preferences in social robot design: An affective design approach with Kansei Engineering and Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network	12
Posture modification effects using soft materials structures	12
Cooling garments against environmental heat conditions in occupational fields: measurements of the effect of a ventilation jacket on the total thermal insulation	12
Optimizing E-bike controls for human-bike interaction to enhance riding experience and efficiency	12
A comparison of visual ability and its importance awareness between novice and experienced drivers	11
How do app icon color and border shape influence visual search efficiency and user experience? Evidence from an eye-tracking study	11
Investigation of full body skin surface variations under dynamic poses	11
Fatigue assessment of construction equipment operators using a sweat lactate biosensor	11
Analysis of truck drivers’ unsafe driving behaviors using four machine learning methods	11
Analysis of the physical discomfort of earplugs experienced by a group of workers in Canadian companies and identification of the influencing variables	10
Experimental investigation of submersible buoyancy regulation and support task performance under different levels of automation and varying workloads	10
Generating deceleration behavior of automatic driving by reinforcement learning that reflects passenger discomfort	10
User involvement in design of a safety-critical operating panel system	10
Semantic distance of icons: Impact on user cognitive performance and a new model for semantic distance classification	10
Quantitative assessment of driver visibility of a cyclist though computer model	10
Temporal changes in procrastination in online and face-to-face learning environments	9
Low back pain and lumbar multifidus cross-sectional area, multifidus activation, and low back force in healthcare workers	9
The effects of joint angle variability and different driving load scenarios on maximum muscle activity – A driving posture simulation study	9
Musculoskeletal disorders and perceived physical work demands among offshore wind industry technicians across different turbine sizes: A cross-sectional study	9

Retouching headshot photo by myself or professionals while job application? Difference between various retouching approaches on facial impressions perception	9
User perception and ergonomic display layout design of truck camera monitor system	9
Editorial Board	9
Exploring the factors influencing e-bike road safety: A survey study based on the experiences of Taiwanese cyclists	9
Danger or avoidance indication: Dynamics interact with semantics in auditory icons to avoid collisions	9
The prevalence of MSDs and the associated risk factors in nurses of China	9
Investigation of the effects of whole-body vibration exposure on vehicle drivers when travelling over covered manholes embedded in public roadways	9
A novel method for evaluating population accommodation level of adjustable products based on interval estimation	9
Heuristic evaluation and end-user testing of a machine learning-based lower-limb exercise training system for management of knee pain in individuals aged 55 years or over	9
Human reliability modeling in occupational environments toward a safe and productive operator 4.0	9
Detection of air traffic controllers’ fatigue using voice analysis - An EEG validation study	9
A comparative evaluation of the wearable augmented reality-based data presentation interface and traditional methods for data entry tasks	8
Influence of spatial presence and flow experience in a non-immersive virtual reality upper limb training system	8
A study on the subjective feeling affecting tactile satisfaction of leather in automobile: A structural equation modeling approach	8
An adaptive model for human factors assessment in maritime operations	8
The development of a brief and practical work safety climate measure	8
Ergonomic researches in agricultural machinery- a systematic review using the PRISMA method	8
Redesigning public squat toilets ergonomically: Understanding gender disparities in foot span and squatting balance	8
Effects of different interaction modes on fatigue and reading effectiveness with mobile phones	8
A human-centred workstation in industry 4.0 for balancing the industrial productivity and human well-being	8
The effect of picture attributes of online ordering pages on visual attention and user experience	8
Breast shape classification and discrimination driven by local features-focusing on Chinese women in their 20s	8
Effects of line length, number of lines, line spacing, and font size on reading performance of Chinese text in virtual reality environment	8
Comparison of three internationally certified firefighter protective ensembles: Physiological responses, mobility, and comfort	7
Simple method integrating OpenPose and RGB-D camera for identifying 3D body landmark locations in various postures	7
Motorcycle rider arm muscle patterns characterize coordination of hand controls in emergency braking	7
Classification of high mental workload and emotional statuses via machine learning feature extractions in gait	7
Heat strain while wearing pesticide protective clothing in hot environments: Effects of textile physical properties and ambient humidity	7
Effects of cognitive characteristics and information format on teleoperation performance: A cognitive fit perspective	7
Evaluation of driver distraction from in-vehicle information systems: A simulator study of interaction modes and secondary tasks classes on eight production cars	7
Field measurement of hand forces of palm oil harvesters and evaluating the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) through biomechanical analysis	7
Neck muscle fatigue due to sustained neck flexion during smartphone use	7
Hamstring stretching significantly changes the sitting biomechanics	7
The influence of backrest angles on the passenger neck comfort during sleep in the economy class air seat without head support	7
Impacts of mobile phone texting on vertical ground reaction forces during stair negotiation	7
Effect of levels of automation and vehicle control format on driver performance and attention allocation	7
Ergonomic assessment based on monocular RGB camera in elderly care by a new multi-person 3D pose estimation technique (ROMP)	7
Evaluating the impact of wait indicators on user visual imagery and speed perception in mobile application interfaces	6
Editorial Board	6
A novel biomechanical model for predicting ankle moments and assessing static balance in users of shoulder-support exoskeletons	6
Perceived comfortable posture and optimum riding position of Indian male motorcyclists for short-duration riding of standard motorcycles	6
Uncoupled spatial biodynamic model for seated humans exposed to vibration-development and validation	6
Advancing healthcare equity through human factors engineering	6
Natural and forced arm reach ranges in sitting position	6
Can we simulate the biomechanical effects of exoskeletons prior to workstation implementation? Application of the Forces ergonomic method	6
The development of a safety management system (SMS) framework based on root cause analysis of disabling accidents	6
Kansei Engineering Study on Car Seat Lever Position	6
Identifying the impact of robot speed and task time on human-robot collaboration through facial feature analysis	6
Development and assessment of a contactless 3D joystick approach to industrial manipulator gesture control	6
The future of office and administrative support occupations in the era of artificial intelligence: A state of the art review and future research directions	6
The effect of a passive shoulder exoskeleton on a sensorimotor task when performed above and at shoulder height	6
Development of a tablet test for the precision assembly efficiency assessment	6
Investigating professional values among pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, and managers to develop aviation safety management systems	6
Critical review on applications and roles of exoskeletons in patient handling	6
Tactile and visual perception of plastic textures for car interiors: Psychophysical and affective dimensions	6
Editorial Board	6
Editorial Board	6
Physical demands of overhead crane operation	6
Factors influencing users' willingness to use visual training applications: ARCS motivation theory and Fogg's behavioral model	6
Factors associated with nonspecific neck pain incidence in industrial workers: A systematic review	6
Crosschecking through verbal reports under spatial disorientation scenarios: Evidence from eye tracking metrics	6
Establishing an anthropometric database: A case for the Portuguese working population	6