Background Surgeons are among the most at risk of work-related musculoskeletal health
decline because of the physical demands of surgery, which is also associated with cognitive …

Although the objective assessment of mental workload has been a focus of human factors
research, few studies have investigated stakeholders' attitudes towards its implementation in …

This paper discusses the design and development of a low-cost virtual reality (VR) based
flight simulator with cognitive load estimation feature using ocular and EEG signals. Focus is …

The total amount of mental activity applied to working memory at a given point in time is
called cognitive load, which is an important factor in various activities in daily life. We have …

Announced by WHO in 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has
affected many people, leading to serious health consequences. These consequences are …

Predicting real-time estimates of cognitive load in pilots assists intelligent flight systems in
alleviating high workloads, thereby averting accidents and directly impacting safety in …

Purpose This study aims to propose a methodology aimed at understanding the cognitive
and physiological processes inherent in cadet pilot operations. Through analyzing …

Estimating the cognitive load of aircraft pilots is essential to monitor them constantly to
identify and overcome unfavorable situations. Presently, the cognitive load of pilots is …

Situational awareness (SA) and fatigue management are crucial aspects of aviation safety,
particularly during demanding flight phases. This study introduces an innovative approach …

Quantifying workload is necessary for effective and personalized flight training of student
pilots: their workload must not be too low (risk of boredom) nor too high (overload). Passive …