International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics

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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.172

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	13

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23008

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	45

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Touchscreen mobile devices and older adults: a usability study

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Tom

• A theoretical model of human-automation interaction grounded in resource allocation policy during automated driving

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Yusuke, William J.

• Using the situation present assessment method to measure situation awareness in simulated submarine track management

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Shayne, Daniel B., Samuel

• Lean implementation at different levels in Swedish hospitals: the importance for working conditions and stress

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Lotta, Anna, Marcus, Richard J., Andrea

• Risk perception and emotions regulation strategies in driving behaviour: an analysis of the self-reported data of adolescents and young adults

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Oronzo, Margherita, Stefano, Enrica, Alison M.

• Intuitive and subtle motion-anticipatory auditory cues reduce motion sickness in self-driving cars

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Justyna, Pontus, Johan

• Participatory design of integrated safety and health interventions in the workplace: a case study using the Intervention Design and Analysis Scorecard (IDEAS) Tool

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Michelle M., Robert A., Nicholas, Suzanne, Megan Dove, Lize, Andrea

• Impact of image-guided surgery on surgeons' performance: a literature review

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Maria, Gero, Dietrich

• Affect in designing for sustainability in human factors and ergonomics

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Andrew

• Human-machine interaction and health at work: a scoping review

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Swantje, Sascha

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