Call for Papers - Special Issue on Human Factor Engineering for Harsh Environments

Sep 30th, 2016

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Call for Papers - Special Issue on Human Factor Engineering for Harsh Environments

Call for papers is now open for a Special Issue on Human Factor Engineering for Harsh Environments in ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems.

 

This special issue intends to serve as a tool to consolidate the literature on human factor engineering for harsh environments. It will cover state-of-the-art reviews focusing on the challenges, issues and novel scientific contribution relating to better understanding of the issues and potential solutions. Original papers on topics that are related to scientific understanding and engineering solutions in the subject area will be considered. Two selected review articles relevant to this field will also be welcome. All submitted papers will pass through the regular peer review process and the decision will be made on the originality, quality, contribution and relevance to the theme of the special issue.

 

 

The topics of this special issue include, but are not limited to:

  • Occupational safety in harsh environments
  • Human factor risk assessment
  • Human reliability in design, construction, and maintenance operations
  • Efficient winterization strategies
  • Human factors in harsh environments
  • Emergency management considering human factors
  • Human response to emergencies or disasters
  • Testing and verification of human reliability data/models

Guest Editors:

Professor Faisal Khan, Memorial University, Canada

Email: fikhan@mun.ca

Dr Rouzbeh Abbassi, University of Tasmania, Australia

Email: Rouzbeh.Abbassi@utas.edu.au

Please download the call for papers for the submission guidelines.