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Human Factors, Volume 68, Issue 11, Page 1523-1553, November 2026. ObjectiveWe examine how artificial intelligence (AI) roles (teammate, support, tool) shape acceptance via the mind perception subdimensions of agency and conscious experience.BackgroundAdoption of the term AI “teammate” has outpaced evidence of the term’s …

Human Factors, Volume 68, Issue 11, Page 1385-1405, November 2026. ObjectiveThis study evaluates how explanation type in an explainable AI (XAI) human–autonomy teaming (HAT) task affects performance, workload, trust, situation awareness (SA), and preference in a dynamic, spaceflight-relevant simulator. Second, we …

Human Factors, Volume 68, Issue 11, Page 1406-1425, November 2026. ObjectiveTo identify eye movement patterns that are correlated with spatial disorientation (SD) events during flights in a flight simulator that induces SD.BackgroundSpatial Disorientation is one of the main causes for aviation mishaps. It can result from …

Human Factors, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis study investigates the effectiveness of an AI-powered interactive vehicle owner’s manual compared to a traditional static manual in improving users’ understanding of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) using a production vehicle’s …

Deadline: 30 June, 2026 The IEA/Kingfar Award is given annually to early career professionals to promote and reward high-quality original research and applications on new and emerging HFE issues or issues specifically related to industrially developing countries, as well as to promote a career path in HFE. Nominees can be from any country including both IDCs and developed […]

IEA Webinar: June 8, 3 pm UTC The Technical Committee on Musculoskeletal Disorders Webinar Series Duration: 60 minutes, including time for discussion. As organizations accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), safety and operations leaders are often driving these investments. However, frontline worker perspectives—critical to adoption, sustained use, and measurable impact—are […]

Human Factors, Volume 68, Issue 11, Page 1500-1522, November 2026. ObjectiveTo investigate muscle activation and movement behavior in the lower back and legs during selected explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operational tasks to evaluate the impact of EOD personal protective equipment (PPE) on performance and the body….

Human Factors, Volume 68, Issue 11, Page 1452-1470, November 2026. ObjectiveThis study proposes Relative Advantage Theory to explain decision-making mechanisms in emergencies where humans collaborate with AI systems, and provides initial empirical evidence consistent with its core assumptions.BackgroundWhile artificial …

The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) joins the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2026. This year the theme is ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment. This includes finding and promoting ways to improve workload and working time stressors through work design aspects such […]