We are excited to invite submissions to the Special Issue, “Ergonomics in Latin America: Development and Application,” in Ergonomics in Design. This landmark edition, promoted by the Foundation for Professional Ergonomics and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), aims to bring together research and insights on the unique challenges and advancements in ergonomics and human factors across the Latin American context. We welcome contributions that explore the development, application, and impact of HF/E principles in Latin America, offering case studies, debates, research papers, and practical demonstrations on how ergonomics is integrated into various sectors and environments.
Topics of Interest
We seek to solicit high-impact papers on the following topics related to ergonomics and human factors in Latin America:
- Regional Ergonomics Practices and Innovations: Contributions discussing the development and implementation of ergonomics principles within the Latin American context, highlighting local practices, needs and innovations.
- Challenges and Opportunities in HF/E Application: Case studies and research on the opportunities, challenges, and solutions found in the application of HF/E principles across diverse sectors in Latin America, such as agriculture, construction, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, and more.
- Ergonomics in Diverse Populations and Work Environments: Papers focusing on how ergonomic interventions affect different populations (e.g., indigenous communities, urban, rural and informal workers) and unique work environments in the region.
- Development of Ergonomics Policies and Standards: Insights into policy development, standardization, and implementation of ergonomic practices across Latin America, including integration into governmental and institutional frameworks.
Schedule
- Call for Papers released: November 1st, 2024
- Submissions due: April 1st, 2025
- Decision Letters sent: July 4th, 2025
- Revised Manuscripts due: September 5th, 2025
- Tentative Print publication: January 2026
Submission Guidelines
- Feature articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words.
- Short articles should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
- Commentaries on the topic should be limited to 500 words.
Authors should prepare their manuscripts according to the Ergonomics in Design journal guidelines. For detailed publication policies, sample articles, and submission instructions, please visit the EID submission site: Ergonomics in Design Author Instructions.
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Articles must be submitted in English. Once accepted after the review process, authors have the option to submit a supplemental Spanish language version.
When submitting your article, please include a cover letter heading “Ergonomics in Latin America: Development and Application.” For questions regarding the special issue, please contact:
Special Issue Editors
Yordán Rodríguez, PhD, CPE
Professor of Human Factors and Ergonomics
National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Colombia
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Acran Salmen - Navarro, MD, MSc, AEP
Occupational Medicine and Ergonomist
Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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Elizabeth Pérez, MSc, Eng.
Professor of Human Factors and Ergonomics
School of Industrial Engineering. Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín, Colombia
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Ignacio Castellucci, PhD, PT.
Director of Centre of Work Studies and Human Factors
Full Professor Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile
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