John Kang, Allison Chang, Xiaomei Wang, Stephanie C Payne, Ranjana K Mehta, Farzan Sasangohar
{"title":"Offshore Worker Compliance, Perceived Utility, Effectiveness, and Feasibility of Daily Fatigue Assessments over Four Weeks in the Gulf of Mexico.","authors":"John Kang, Allison Chang, Xiaomei Wang, Stephanie C Payne, Ranjana K Mehta, Farzan Sasangohar","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2466835","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2466835","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSWe conducted a study on offshore drillships in the Gulf of Mexico that captured daily compliance rates with various fatigue assessments over four weeks-a Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT), actigraphy, physiological monitoring, and surveys. We obtained worker perceptions of these assessments' utility, effectiveness, and feasibility. Each fatigue assessment had a good overall compliance rate (>80%) over the four weeks but declined when the assessment was self-administered. Our interview findings revealed that actigraphy was the preferred means of monitoring their sleep to manage fatigue compared to physiological sensors. Workers also perceived PVT outcomes to be useful, but the duration (∼10 min) was the biggest barrier to continued use. From these findings, we generated research-to-practice recommendations on effective and sustainable fatigue assessments in offshore shiftwork: (1) periodic use of actigraphy watches to monitor sleep time and efficiency and (2) implementation of a short 3- or 5-min PVT on an electronic device.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"165-176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heejin Jeong, Karen B Chen, Myounghoon Jeon, Laura Stanley
{"title":"Human-Centered eXtended Reality for Occupational Applications in the Era of Industry 5.0: Introduction to the Special Issue.","authors":"Heejin Jeong, Karen B Chen, Myounghoon Jeon, Laura Stanley","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2512681","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2512681","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"75-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rafael N C Patrick, Tony Lee, Zach Desmit, Nathanyal Carter
{"title":"An Iterative Design Method for Advancing Air Traffic Control and Management Training Through Immersive VFR 3D Map Visualization.","authors":"Rafael N C Patrick, Tony Lee, Zach Desmit, Nathanyal Carter","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2449979","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2449979","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSInnovative tools that align with modern learners' preferences are essential for training in safety-critical professions like Air Traffic Control/Management. This study evaluated a Virtual Reality Visual Flight Rules 3D Map Visualization Tool designed to meet the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) modernization goals. The tool immerses trainee in contextually accurate environments, enhancing engagement and self-paced learning. Most subject-matter experts favored 3D learning over traditional approaches, while commenting on potential integration into collegiate and FAA programs to support preparedness. Future research should explore scalability, long-term performance impact, and AI enhancements for personalized training and accessibility. This innovation bridges generational gaps in learning preferences and addresses the timely demand for well-trained certified professional controllers, highlighting the value of accessible self-paced customized training. A contextually accurate, cost-effective training system could improve knowledge acquisition and enable trainees to study beyond traditional classrooms, supporting rapid decision-making and self-efficacy - marking a step forward in occupational training.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"109-121"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143043879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dalton Sparks, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jason Saleem, Marci S DeCaro
{"title":"Exploring Team Dynamics in Virtual Reality Environments.","authors":"Dalton Sparks, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jason Saleem, Marci S DeCaro","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2461481","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2461481","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSWe examined team dynamics in virtual reality (VR) environments, using an integrative approach that combines traditional performance metrics with VR and sensor-based measures. We found that group dynamics in VR is a complex and multifaceted construct and is influenced by various team aspects. Team efficiency and effectiveness in VR were substantially related to team performance, physiological conditions, and behaviors. Our results have implications for ergonomics and human factors practice. First, our results underscore the need for tailored training programs that integrate VR technology to enhance teamwork skills. By leveraging VR simulations, practitioners could design interventions that improve collaboration, communication, and decision-making within occupational settings. Second, our results emphasize the importance of considering VR design principles in the development of workspaces and tools, ensuring they facilitate seamless interaction and task performance among team members. Finally, integrating the outcomes from our study into practice could help enhance productivity and well-being in occupational environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"122-136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Floris van den Oever, Morten Fjeld, Bastian Orthmann, Abel van Beek, Kjetil Nordby, Bjørn Sætrevik
{"title":"A Field Study of Multi-User Augmented Reality to Facilitate Collaborative Ship Navigation.","authors":"Floris van den Oever, Morten Fjeld, Bastian Orthmann, Abel van Beek, Kjetil Nordby, Bjørn Sætrevik","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2477234","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2477234","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSCollaboration is crucial in safety-critical operations like ship navigation. Augmented Reality (AR) has the potential to facilitate collaboration through supporting communication, team situation awareness, and team decision-making. Results from our study, based on a prototype test, suggest AR features to facilitate collaboration during ship navigation. Situation awareness can be improved by supporting information gathering, getting an overview of the surroundings, mental mapping between 2D charts and the outside world, and head-up time with point of interest (POI) pins. Multi-user AR can facilitate visual communication for team situation awareness by sharing crosshairs and POI pin highlights. Team decision-making depends on team situation awareness. Other advantages include operator mobility and simplicity. Disadvantages include overreliance, cognitive overload, and medium usability and technology acceptance. AR may be particularly useful in time-critical operations in medium-busy waterways. With further development in accuracy, usability, and unobtrusiveness, AR can facilitate collaboration and increase safety in ship navigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"137-149"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gender Swap in Virtual Reality for Supporting Inclusion and Implications in the Workplace.","authors":"Linfeng Wu, Karen B Chen","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2419130","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2419130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSWe explored the potential impacts of a virtual gender swap on perceptions toward sexual harassment, which is a harmful behavior that lacks respect and inclusivity. Given that perceptions of harassing behaviors can vary, and that gender may influence one's interpretation of such behaviors, we implemented gender swap in virtual reality (VR) to examine changes in sensitivity to harassment across genders. Participants reported harassing behaviors as more inappropriate when embodying female avatars, regardless of their own gender. Our results suggest that gender swap in VR may raise awareness and narrow the gender gap in harassment perceptions, showing potential of VR-based interventions for immersive workplace training to effectively address biases and promote inclusivity among diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Our study also shows the potential of VR to simulate diverse scenarios and perspectives for tailored training experiences that cater to the specific needs and challenges of different occupational settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"79-91"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating Safety Awareness in Assembly Operations <i>via</i> Mixed Reality Technology.","authors":"Israa Azzam, Souvik Das, Gaurav Nanda, Jose Garcia Bravo, Farid Breidi","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2431112","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2431112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSWe investigated the impact of using Mixed Reality (MR) technology as a training tool to help trainees identify safety risks during machine assembly tasks, by analyzing their task completion efficiency and safety risk estimation capabilities. As proof-of-concept, an interactive MR module on hydraulic gripper assembly was designed and incorporated in fluid power laboratories to be tested with mechanical engineering technology students. The developed MR environment was evaluated using accident causation models. An environment analysis revealed smooth operation and minimal challenges. Incorporating interactive MR modules into training programs allows practitioners to provide trainees with hands-on experience in a simulated environment while identifying potential safety risks. Addressing limitations, such as simulating physical feedback more accurately, will be crucial for optimizing future safety training effectiveness using MR technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"92-108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142775316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Introduction to the Special Issue on Emerging Hardware and Software Technologies for Assessing and Improving Occupational Safety and Health.","authors":"Denny Yu, Lora A Cavuoto, Xingda Qu, Robert R Fox","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2507990","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2507990","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144144738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jesudara Omidokun, Darlington Egeonu, Bochen Jia, Liang Yang
{"title":"Leveraging Digital Perceptual Technologies for Analysis of Human Biomechanical Processes: A Contactless Approach for Workload Assessment.","authors":"Jesudara Omidokun, Darlington Egeonu, Bochen Jia, Liang Yang","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2469076","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2025.2469076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONWe present a computer vision framework that is intended to help enhance workplace safety and productivity across diverse occupational domains by monitoring worker movements and identifying ergonomic risks. By analyzing movement patterns and biomechanics, use of this framework could promote safe and healthy working conditions, helping to prevent injuries and mitigate workplace accidents. Additionally, application of the framework could aid in assessing assistive technologies that support workers with various conditions in completing tasks safely and efficiently, thereby helping to boost productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"40-53"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143544786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lesley Strawderman, Bailey Jose, Reuben Burch, David Saucier, Ayush Poudel, Brian Smith
{"title":"Wearable Technology Hesitancy in Industrial Applications.","authors":"Lesley Strawderman, Bailey Jose, Reuben Burch, David Saucier, Ayush Poudel, Brian Smith","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2448686","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2448686","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSErgonomists and engineers often look to technology to improve workplace outcomes such as safety and productivity. However, hesitancy toward new technology can hinder the adoption of devices such as wearables. In this study, we spoke to industry representatives about the factors that influence the implementation of wearables in the manufacturing workplace. Focus group participants provided several actionable insights to reduce hesitancy in adopting wearables in the industrial workplace. First, emphasizing safety culture and the benefits to workplace safety and health is paramount. Second, the case for using wearable for performance improvement should also be discussed after leading with safety. Finally, organizations should consider voluntary participation in a wearables program with early adopters.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"64-73"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142959838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}