{"title":"Effects of dynamic lighting on neurobehavioral performance under different mental states in the working area of a space station.","authors":"YanJie Li, WeiNing Fang, Ting Jiang, Hongqiang Yu, Rui Zhao, Wenhao Zhan, Zhe Sun, YuZheng Li","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2544814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2544814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During spaceflight, astronauts are exposed to multiple environmental stressors, which significantly impact their performance. Artificial lighting, as the primary or even sole light source, plays a critical role due to its non-visual effects. However, whether dynamic lighting (DL) can serve as a sensory stimulus to improve performance remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the non-visual effects and neural mechanisms of DL. A total of 30 participants took part in a single-blind, within-subjects experiment employing a 2 (static vs. dynamic light) × 2 (mental states: fatigue vs. non-fatigue) design. Participants completed a series of tasks under different experimental conditions to assess their neurobehavioral performance under DL. The results demonstrated that exposure to DL selectively improved cognition, but did not yield significant benefits for subjective alertness or mood. EEG analysis revealed that lower-frequency bands, particularly theta and alpha, were highly sensitive to DL, primarily reflecting its suppressive effects on these bands.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145070923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-09-06DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2554243
Siu Shing Man, Peiqi Su, Chang Xiao, Hong Yun, Alan Hoi Shou Chan
{"title":"Effectiveness of augmented reality technology in improving navigation performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Siu Shing Man, Peiqi Su, Chang Xiao, Hong Yun, Alan Hoi Shou Chan","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2554243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2554243","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Augmented reality (AR) integrates virtual objects in the real world, allowing users to interact intuitively with navigation information. This study systematically reviewed 13 articles on AR technology published from 2005 to 2024 through meta-analysis, comprising a total of 400 participants, to examine its effectiveness in enhancing navigation performance. Compared with traditional navigation tools, the results showed that AR technology more effectively enhances navigation performance, with the overall effect size calculated as 0.554 (95% CI = 0.404-0.704; <i>p</i> < 0.001). The effect on wayfinding performance (SMD = 0.992) was considerably larger compared to driving navigation performance (SMD = 0.246) and spatial knowledge performance (SMD = 0.274). The mean age significantly positively affected the effectiveness of AR technology (<i>Z</i> = 2.670; <i>p</i> < 0.05). The results promote the development and application of AR technology and increase its adoption amongst the elderly.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145008601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-09-05DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2553130
Elena K Festa, Isaac Y Kim, Aaron T Winder, Bethany K Bracken, Phillip C Desrochers, Mica R Endsley
{"title":"Physiological measurement of situation awareness: a study of the validity of EEG and fNIRS during performance and automation monitoring in a complex task.","authors":"Elena K Festa, Isaac Y Kim, Aaron T Winder, Bethany K Bracken, Phillip C Desrochers, Mica R Endsley","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2553130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2553130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>SA is critical in various domains. SA measures (e.g., Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (SAGAT)) require simulation freezes, limiting use in real-world settings. Objective physiological measures offer alternatives for SA monitoring without interrupting performance. fNIRS data was collected from 24 participants, and EEG from 29 participants (18 common in both datasets) while they completed three difficulty levels of the multi-attribute task battery (MATB) and a vigilance condition. Objective SA (SAGAT) and subjective workload (NASA-TLX) were collected from all participants. EEG Engagement Index significantly predicted SA even after accounting for workload, task difficulty, task performance, and subject random effects, indicating its ability to measure SA directly. fNIRS did not correlate with SA. SA scores in vigilance conditions were approximately half that of active performance. EEG measures differentiated between active performance and vigilance with 76% accuracy. EEG shows promise for measuring SA independently from workload, offering practical applications in high-stakes fields.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145006789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-09-03DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2553136
Xiong Bai, Jinying Huang, Liyu Yang, Yuxuan Wang, Gaoshou Deng, Zhenfang Fan, Fan Yang
{"title":"Evaluation method for driver comfort under multi axis coherent vibration of seats.","authors":"Xiong Bai, Jinying Huang, Liyu Yang, Yuxuan Wang, Gaoshou Deng, Zhenfang Fan, Fan Yang","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2553136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2553136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ergonomics increasingly emphasises that seat design should align with the driver's physiological needs to enhance comfort and health. This study uses deep learning to evaluate the impact of seat multi-axis coherent vibration on driver comfort. Through road tests, the multi-axis vibration signals were collected from the seat backrest, cushion and floor, simultaneously collecting subjective evaluation data. The consistency between subjective and objective data was verified using Stevens' power law, with the <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> exceeding 70%, indicating subjective evaluations can reflect driver comfort. Furthermore, a deep learning model integrating multimodal coherent features was used for quantitative evaluation. The results show that the method accurately captures frequency characteristics affecting comfort, with the metrics <i>R</i><sup>2</sup>, <i>RMSE</i> and <i>MAE</i> being 0.931, 0.096 and 0.071, respectively. This is comparable to the evaluations of ergonomics experts. The proposed method provides a promising solution for driver comfort evaluation. It is significant for enhancing driver health, comfort and safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144994298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2414197
Hélio Silva, Pedro G F Ramos, Sabrina C Teno, Pedro B Júdice
{"title":"Impact of a 6-month sit-stand desk-based intervention on regional musculoskeletal discomfort and overall post-work fatigue in office workers: a cluster randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Hélio Silva, Pedro G F Ramos, Sabrina C Teno, Pedro B Júdice","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2414197","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2414197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Evaluate the impact of a 6-month sit-stand desk (SSD) intervention on office workers' regional musculoskeletal discomfort (MD) and overall post-work fatigue (PWF) compared to a control group. A two-arm (1:1) clustered randomised controlled trial including 38 participants (aged 24-60 years, 77% women) assigned to intervention or control groups. The intervention, spanning 6 months, involved psychoeducation, motivational prompts, and SSD. The control group maintained standard working conditions. MD was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and PWF with the Need for Recovery Scale. ANCOVA was employed to compare groups, adjusting for covariates, with 5% significance. The intervention group reduced overall MD (<i>p</i> = 0.018) and PWF (<i>p</i> = 0.013), while the control group showed no changes. However, no time*group interactions were found (<i>p</i> > 0.05). A 6-month SSD intervention alleviated office workers' MD and PWF, suggesting benefits from increasing standing time by at least 30 minutes/day. Future investigations must explore individual heterogeneity in response to SSD.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/JHGPW.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1422-1435"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142479722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2024-09-28DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2409302
Young Woo Kim, Seul Chan Lee, Sol Hee Yoon
{"title":"Exploring e-scooter riders' risky behaviour: survey, observation, and interview study.","authors":"Young Woo Kim, Seul Chan Lee, Sol Hee Yoon","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2409302","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2409302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores e-scooter riders' risky behaviour and motivation based on survey, observation, and interview studies. 192 responses from an online survey showed that e-scooter riders' behaviours are categorised into errors, violations, defensive behaviour, and proactive safety behaviour. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in riding behaviour depending on riders' characteristics and usage patterns. Results from the observation and survey study showed a high frequency of risky behaviours such as not wearing a helmet, riding on the sidewalk against traffic flow, or riding while listening to music to be more representative. Interviews on motivation explained that those behaviours resulted from the trade-off riders found between risky behaviour and the benefits they gained regarding time or comfort. This study posits that the riders' behaviours are distinguished according to the riders' characteristics and usage patterns, as well as different motivational factors. Thus, various strategies should be applied to improve individuals' safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1371-1387"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142331654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2024-11-17DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2423170
Brandon J King, Gemma J M Read, Adam Hulme, Satyan Chari, Robyn Clay-Williams, Katherine L Plant, Linda McCormack, Michael Tresillian, Paul M Salmon
{"title":"Evaluating the use of systems thinking methods in healthcare: a RE-AIM analysis of AcciMap and Net-HARMS.","authors":"Brandon J King, Gemma J M Read, Adam Hulme, Satyan Chari, Robyn Clay-Williams, Katherine L Plant, Linda McCormack, Michael Tresillian, Paul M Salmon","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2423170","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2423170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are increasing calls for the application of systems ergonomics methods in healthcare, although evidence for their utility and uptake is limited. In this study, 67 Australian healthcare workers participated in a six-month longitudinal study where they were trained to apply the AcciMap adverse event analysis and Net-HARMS risk assessment methods. Data were gathered in line with the RE-AIM (Reach, Efficacy, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) evaluation framework, including rates of organisational uptake and method validity, perceived workload, usability, and barriers and facilitators to use in practice. Overall RE-AIM ratings for AcciMap were relatively high, and more moderate for Net-HARMS. Time constraints was the most frequently identified barrier to the use of both methods in practice, while there was more organisational resistance to Net-HARMS uptake. Facilitators for the use of both methods include providing quality training and mentorship, additional time and software resources, and dedicated job roles.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1542-1560"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2024-09-28DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2408270
Yanyang Dai, Jian Li, Wen Cui, Jun Li
{"title":"The effects of shoulder morphology on the distribution of shoulder pressure during load carriage.","authors":"Yanyang Dai, Jian Li, Wen Cui, Jun Li","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2408270","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2408270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To enhance the prevention of shoulder pressure injuries in various load-bearing populations, the effects of shoulder morphology on pressure distribution were investigated. In this study, 69 participants underwent three-dimensional scanning, and based on shoulder morphological characteristic indicators, they were classified into four shoulder types. From these, 28 participants were selected to have the pressure within shoulder regions measured using a pressure-sensing vest while carrying a backpack load equivalent to 15% of their body weight. The results indicated that variations in shoulder morphology significantly impact pressure distribution. The greater bumpiness of the shoulder surface contributed to pressure concentration at specific points, resulting in uneven pressure distribution. The enhanced fullness of the shoulder surface promoted even pressure dispersal across the area. This study provided a theoretical basis for developing more effective shoulder injury prevention and management strategies tailored to load-bearing populations with different shoulder types.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1351-1370"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142331656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}