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Human Factors

Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society publishes peer-reviewed scientific studies in human factors/ergonomics that present theoretical and practical advances concerning the relationship between people and technologies, tools, and environments.

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Subject Behavioral Sciences
Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0018-7208
eISSN 1547-8181
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No cost to submit or publish under the standard model; optional open access fee is $1,500 upon acceptance.

Submission Instructions

Human Factors accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required only if requesting double-anonymized review. Cover letter must note the request for double-anonymized review.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be structured and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Structured abstract must include the headings Objective, Background, Method, Results, Conclusion, and Application.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 4,500 words excluding the abstract, key points, tables, and references. Manuscript must report previously unpublished original research that is experimental, methodological, or theoretical in nature and present a single fully developed experiment or concept. Manuscript must include key points in bullet form before the references, up to 5 keywords, a 50-word précis in 1–3 sentences, and an explicit discussion of the study's practical implications.
References References must follow APA Seventh Edition style. Reference entries must include up to 20 authors before an ellipsis is used, include journal issue numbers, present DOIs and URLs as hyperlinks without the label “DOI:”, use “Retrieved from” only when a retrieval date is needed, and omit publisher location for books.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables with captions must be placed within the manuscript where first mentioned in the text. Tables and figures must use parallel formatting and figures must use color accessibly.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is only required if requesting double-anonymized review. Cover letter must note the request for double-anonymized review.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be structured and no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Structured abstract must include the headings Objective, Background, Method, Results, Conclusion, and Application for non-theoretical works.
Manuscript Review article must use a review methodology such as narrative, systematic, or meta-analytic review and clearly define the inclusion and exclusion methodology for reviewed articles. Manuscript must include up to 5 keywords, a 50-word précis in 1–3 sentences, bullet-form key points before the references, and an explicit discussion of practical implications.
References References must follow APA 7 style. Reference entries must list up to 20 authors before an ellipsis, include DOIs and URLs as hyperlinks without the label "DOI:", use "Retrieved from" only when a retrieval date is needed, include issue numbers for journal articles, and omit publisher location for books.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables with captions must be placed within the manuscript where first mentioned in the text. Tables and figures must use parallel formatting and figures must use color accessibly.
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Extended Multi-Phase Study

Cover Letter Authors requesting double-anonymized review must note this in the cover letter. The cover letter must state the request for double-anonymized review if applicable.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Background, Method, Results, Conclusion, and Application for non-theoretical works.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 4,500 words plus 3,000 words for each experiment or model beyond the first, excluding the abstract, key points, tables, and references. Manuscript must report a sequence of closely related original studies with a theoretical progression that are best discussed collectively and whose components can each be statistically evaluated independently. Manuscript must include up to 5 keywords, a 50-word précis in 1–3 sentences, bullet-point key points before the references, and an explicit discussion of practical implications.
References References must follow APA Seventh Edition style. References must use hanging indents, list up to 20 authors before an ellipsis, include issue numbers for journal articles, omit book publisher locations, present DOIs and URLs as hyperlinks, omit the label “DOI:”, and use “Retrieved from” only when a retrieval date is needed.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables with captions must be placed within the manuscript where first mentioned in the text. Tables and figures must use parallel formatting and figures must use color accessibly.
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Recent Publications

Comprehensive Evaluation of Explanation Types in a Spaceflight-Relevant Human–Autonomy Teaming Task

Mark Boyer, Adrian Robinson, Torin K. Clark, Zachary Sunberg

10.1177/00187208261457703
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Eye Movement Patterns Under Exposure to Spatial Disorientation Illusions During Simulated Flight

Maya Harel, Idan Nakdimon, Alon Itzkovich, Oded Ben-Ari, Tom Schonberg

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Asking AI About Your Car: AI-Augmented Vehicle Owner’s Manuals Support Integrated System Understanding Beyond Traditional Documentation

Joonbum Lee, Jimin Kim, John D. Lee, Benjamin Austin, Josh Domeyer

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Effects of Heavy Personal Protection Equipment on Muscle Activation and Motor Behavior During Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations

Yi-Ning Wu, Adam Norton, Michael R. Zielinski, Tyler D. Parker, Hannah Allgood, Cooper Ferrari

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Human–Artificial Intelligence Collaborative Decision-Making in Emergencies: Relative Advantage Theory

Xiangying Zou, Pei-Luen Patrick Rau

10.1177/00187208261450138
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Research Topics

Human-Automation Interaction and Safety Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders Safety Warnings and Signage Traffic and Road Safety Occupational Health and Safety Research Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Visual perception and processing mechanisms Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Tactile and Sensory Interactions Color perception and design Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring Aerospace and Aviation Technology Motor Control and Adaptation Team Dynamics and Performance Risk and Safety Analysis Air Traffic Management and Optimization Spatial Cognition and Navigation Muscle activation and electromyography studies Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes Occupational Health and Performance Effects of Vibration on Health Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts Complex Systems and Decision Making Older Adults Driving Studies

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