Broad human-centered scope
AHFE research areas include artificial intelligence and computing, human systems interaction, ergonomics, design, healthcare, safety, education, manufacturing, transportation, management and related emerging domains.
Collections and themes
The journal may organize articles around topical collections, special themes or sections when these structures support scientific discovery and editorial clarity.
Scientific fit
A topic label does not determine acceptance. Manuscripts are evaluated on scope, quality, originality, integrity and contribution within the journal editorial process.
Choosing the right research area
The taxonomy is a discovery and editorial-routing aid. Authors should select the closest major research area and topic based on the manuscript’s primary contribution, while using precise keywords to express cross-disciplinary links. A topic assignment is not a certification of quality.