International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics
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Aims & Scope
IJHFE publishes high quality international interdisciplinary peer-reviewed manuscripts covering ergonomics and human factors in the design, planning, development and management of technical and social systems for work or leisure, including technical systems, equipment, products and the organisation of work. Topics covered include Environmental and physical ergonomics Human-machine systems design/tool/equipment design Eliciting human requirements on technology Usability/comfort/pleasure/cognitive engineering of human-technology interfaces Anthropometrics/design for people with disabilities Design of critical systems/equipment for extreme environments Human performance measurement and modelling Humans in transportation systems/technologically complex systems Cognitive ergonomics, information processing, information/multimedia design, expert systems Acceptability and effectiveness of technology change Training design, organisational design and psychosocial factors Management of the complex participation of people in their environment Human-centred/goal-driven design of technical/organisational systems. Topics covered include: -Environmental and physical ergonomics -Human-machine systems design/tool/equipment design -Eliciting human requirements on technology -Usability/comfort/pleasure/cognitive engineering of human-technology interfaces -Anthropometrics/design for people with disabilities -Design of critical systems/equipment for extreme environments -Human performance measurement and modelling -Humans in transportation systems/technologically complex systems -Cognitive ergonomics, information processing, information/multimedia design, expert systems -Acceptability and effectiveness of technology change -Training design, organisational design and psychosocial factors -Management of the complex participation of people in their environment -Human-centred/goal-driven design of technical/organisational systems
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (ISSN: 2045-7804) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by Inderscience Publishers in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.198 (Q4), an H-index of 14.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 13 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,455 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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