This Research Topic welcomes submissions covering new approaches in neuroscientific theories and methods that can inform and improve human factors and ergonomics across diverse work domains. The collection is launched in association with the 2024 International Neuroergonomics conference (July 8-12, 2024, Bordeaux, France), which is the fifth in the International Neuroergonomics Conference series. Therefore, we especially welcome extended, journal paper versions of the abstracts presented at this conference. Submissions that were not presented at the conference are also welcome in this collection, as long as they align with its research scope, as described below.
Neuroergonomics investigates how the human brain supports operator performance, safety, and satisfaction in natural environments and everyday settings. This discipline has been summarized as the “investigations of the neural bases of mental functions and physical performance in relation to technology, work, leisure, transportation, health care, and other settings in the real world” (Parasuraman, 2003). Neuroergonomics integrates advancements in neuroscience and neuroengineering, to provide the flexibility to assess body and brain function in naturalistic work settings, thus bringing neuroscience into everyday life.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions about works related, but not limited to, one or several of the following themes in relation to Neuroergonomics:
- Artificial Intelligence and data science
- Brain signal processing (EEG/MEG, fNIRS/fMRI)
- Brain stimulation (tES/tDCS/tACS/rTMS/FUS, etc.)
- Brain-Computer Interfaces & Neurofeedback
- Cognitive enhancement and augmented cognition
- Human-Machine Teaming & Neuroadaptive Technologies
- Hardware & sensors design and evaluation
- Invasive recordings (ECoG, micro-electrode arrays, etc.)
- Neuroethics and brain rights
- Social interaction & social cognition
- Affect and cognition (perception, attention, workload, fatigue, decision-making, memory, emotions, problem-solving, creativity, etc.)
- Clinical applications & brain health
- Motor control, imagery & physical performance
- Skill acquisition and training assessment
- Physiological signals (eye tracking, ECG, Galvanic skin response, etc.)
Additionally, we welcome reports on completed research that applies neuroscience methods and theories to improving human performance, safety, and satisfaction across different work domains, and reports on research in human factors and ergonomics that offer meaningful opportunities for applying these methods and theories.
Keywords: Neuroergonomics, Human Factors, Neuroscience, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Cognitive Enhancement, Artificial Intelligence, Brain Signal Processing, Virtual Reality
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
