Ergonomics, Volume 58, Issue 6 (2015)

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Ergonomics, Volume 58, Issue 6 (2015)

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Working alone or in the presence of others: exploring social facilitation in baggage X-ray security screening tasks
Rui-feng Yu & Xin Wu
Pages: 857-865
Published online: 02 Jan 2015
AbstractforWorking alone or in the presence of others: exploring social facilitation in baggage X-ray security screening tasks | Full Text | References | PDF (195.9 KB)
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A decision ladder analysis of eco-driving: the first step towards fuel-efficient driving behaviour
Rich C. McIlroy & Neville A. Stanton
Pages: 866-882
Published online: 21 Jan 2015
AbstractforA decision ladder analysis of eco-driving: the first step towards fuel-efficient driving behaviour | Full Text | References | PDF (5.1 MB)
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Investigating the formal countermeasures and informal strategies used to mitigate SPAD risk in train driving
Anjum Naweed, Sophia Rainbird & Janine Chapman
Pages: 883-896
Published online: 19 Jan 2015
AbstractforInvestigating the formal countermeasures and informal strategies used to mitigate SPAD risk in train driving | Full Text | References | PDF (407.7 KB)
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Human factors assessment of conflict resolution aid reliability and time pressure in future air traffic control
Fitri Trapsilawati, Xingda Qu, Chris D. Wickens & Chun-Hsien Chen
Pages: 897-908
Published online: 20 Jan 2015
AbstractforHuman factors assessment of conflict resolution aid reliability and time pressure in future air traffic control | Full Text | References | PDF (320.3 KB)
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The process of processing: exploring the validity of Neisser's perceptual cycle model with accounts from critical decision-making in the cockpit
Katherine L. Plant & Neville A. Stanton
Pages: 909-923
Published online: 20 Dec 2014
AbstractforThe process of processing: exploring the validity of Neisser's perceptual cycle model with accounts from critical decision-making in the cockpit | Full Text | References | PDF (198.4 KB)
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How does information congruence influence diagnosis performance?
Kejin Chen & Zhizhong Li
Pages: 924-934
Published online: 03 Feb 2015
AbstractforHow does information congruence influence diagnosis performance? | Full Text | References | PDF (460 KB)
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The vulnerability of rules in complex work environments: dynamism and uncertainty pose problems for cognition
Richard Clewley & Edward J.N. Stupple
Pages: 935-941
Published online: 15 Jan 2015
AbstractforThe vulnerability of rules in complex work environments: dynamism and uncertainty pose problems for cognition | Full Text | References | PDF (162.3 KB)
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The nature of complexity facing novice designers in a constraint satisfaction task
Victoria Smy, Helen Seeby & John Patrick
Pages: 942-952
Published online: 30 Jan 2015
AbstractforThe nature of complexity facing novice designers in a constraint satisfaction task | Full Text | References | PDF (241.6 KB)
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Validity of the Acti4 method for detection of physical activity types in free-living settings: comparison with video analysis
Ingunn Stemland, Jørgen Ingebrigtsen, Caroline S. Christiansen, Bente R. Jensen, Christiana Hanisch, Jørgen Skotte & Andreas Holtermann
Pages: 953-965
Published online: 15 Jan 2015
AbstractforValidity of the Acti4 method for detection of physical activity types in free-living settings: comparison with video analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (446.8 KB)
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A new muscle co-activation index for biomechanical load evaluation in work activities
Alberto Ranavolo, Silvia Mari, Carmela Conte, Mariano Serrao, Alessio Silvetti, Sergio Iavicoli & Francesco Draicchio
Pages: 966-979
Published online: 02 Jan 2015
AbstractforA new muscle co-activation index for biomechanical load evaluation in work activities | Full Text | References | PDF (474.1 KB)
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Control of posture during tasks representing common work-related postures – a reliability study
Ramakrishnan Mani, Stephan Milosavljevic & S. John Sullivan
Pages: 980-989
Published online: 07 Jan 2015
AbstractforControl of posture during tasks representing common work-related postures – a reliability study | Full Text | References | PDF (181.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Gravitational demand on the neck musculature during tablet computer use
Anita N. Vasavada, Derek D. Nevins, Steven M. Monda, Ellis Hughes & David C. Lin
Pages: 990-1004
Published online: 02 Feb 2015
AbstractforGravitational demand on the neck musculature during tablet computer use | Full Text | References | PDF (393.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Impact of backpack type on respiratory muscle strength and lung function in children
Ana Christina Vieira & Fernando Ribeiro
Pages: 1005-1011
Published online: 13 Jan 2015
AbstractforImpact of backpack type on respiratory muscle strength and lung function in children | Full Text | References | PDF (230.3 KB)
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Physiological responses to simulated firefighter exercise protocols in varying environments
Gavin P. Horn, Richard M. Kesler, Robert W. Motl, Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler, Rachel E. Klaren, Ipek Ensari, Matthew N. Petrucci, Bo Fernhall & Karl S. Rosengren
Pages: 1012-1021
Published online: 19 Jan 2015
AbstractforPhysiological responses to simulated firefighter exercise protocols in varying environments | Full Text | References | PDF (357.3 KB)
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Passenger comfort on high-speed trains: effect of tunnel noise on the subjective assessment of pressure variations
Sandra Sanok, Franco Mendolia, Martin Wittkowski, Daniel Rooney, Matthias Putzke & Daniel Aeschbach
Pages: 1022-1031
Published online: 19 Jan 2015
AbstractforPassenger comfort on high-speed trains: effect of tunnel noise on the subjective assessment of pressure variations | Full Text | References | PDF (244.6 KB)
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A survey of anthropometry of rural agricultural workers in Enugu State, south-eastern Nigeria
Okey Francis Obi, Boniface O. Ugwuishiwu & Busayo S. Adeboye
Pages: 1032-1044
Published online: 15 Jan 2015
AbstractforA survey of anthropometry of rural agricultural workers in Enugu State, south-eastern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (209.2 KB)
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An updated estimate of the body dimensions of US children
Brian T. Pagano, Matthew B. Parkinson & Matthew P. Reed
Pages: 1045-1057
Published online: 19 Jan 2015
AbstractforAn updated estimate of the body dimensions of US children | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Book Reviews

Book Review
Guide to methodology in ergonomics: designing for human use, second edition
Claire Dickinson
Pages: 1058-1059
Published online: 30 Jan 2015
CitationforGuide to methodology in ergonomics: designing for human use, second edition | Full Text | PDF (40.5 KB)
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Rail human factors around the world – impacts on and of people for successful rail operations
Alva Mårdsjö
Pages: 1059-1060
Published online: 06 Jan 2015
CitationforRail human factors around the world – impacts on and of people for successful rail operations | Full Text | PDF (34.9 KB)
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