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Humans and Technology

Humans and Technology Editorial 1 2 Julia Behrend and Matthew J. W. Thomas Ecole Normale Supérieure, PSL Research University, Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives, Paris, France Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Adelaide, Australia This issue of Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors Every time, we receive a new submission, we are amazed presents a set of papers that reflect two different, yet by the brilliant research ideas and variety of thought. We equally important dimensions of our disciplines, that of would like to thank all authors, reviewers, associate editors, technology andthe humanelement. the editorial team and the Hogrefe team for their ongoing First, several of the articles in this issue focus on new support to make the journal a continued success. technologies, and their potential role in enhancing aviation Julia Behrend Matthew J. W. Thomas safety. Our disciplines of aviation psychology and human Editor-in-Chief Editor factors have from their beginnings focussed on technologi- cal innovation, given the rapid evolution of the aviation Published online May 8, 2023 industry and the enormous technological advances that Julia Behrend have occurred along the way. However, one of the most Ecole Normale Supérieure important roles we play is through the evaluation of those PSL Research University technologies, demonstrating their effectiveness from a Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives human perspective, and identifying any unanticipated con- 29 rue d’Ulm 75005 Paris sequences in implementation. France The evaluation of new technologies demands high qual- journal@eaap.net ity, in the form of sound experimental design, disciplined Matthew J. W. Thomas data collection and appropriate statistical analysis. All of Appleton Institute these characteristics are seen in the papers presented in Central Queensland University our journal, and our reviewers and editorial team pay signif- 44 Greenhill Rd icant attention to the scientific rigor applied to the research Wayville, SA 5034 Australia we publish. journal@eaap.net While the focus on new technologies, and their scientific evaluation is important, just as important is the attention we Julia Behrend (PhD) is an associate member of the Department of Cog- pay to the individuals and teams who together create safety nitive Studies at the Ecole Normale and efficiency in operations. Supérieure, PSL Research University Feeling safe at work implies more than the physical in Paris, France, and is Head of aspects, including an individual’s mental and social well- Safety Innovation & Human Cooper- ation at Air France. She aims to apply being. Aviation psychologists and human factors specialists findings from aviation psychology play a major role in creating that diverse climate. Their and cognitive neuroscience to safety knowledge, skills, and attitudes help to make the sky safer. to better understand human perfor- The term competency is more than ever an area of mance in high-risk industries. focus for the aviation industry, looking at the job-related observable behaviors of safety-sensitive personnel. Keeping Matthew J. W. Thomas (PhD) is an the balance of analyzing human behavior in a precise way Associate Professor at Appleton without creating too narrow mindsets is a challenge for Institute at Central Queensland University in Adelaide, Australia, and future operations. Gestalt psychology emphasizes that the Director of Westwood Thomas Asso- whole is greater than the sum of its parts. ciates. His research focuses on error The human element and technology are two equally management and non-technical important dimensions of our discipline that should always skills across high-risk industries. create a synergy to keep safety the overarching priority. 2023 Hogrefe Publishing Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors (2023), 13(1), 1 https://doi.org/10.1027/2192-0923/a000248 This document is copyrighted by the American Psychological Association or one of its allied publishers. This article is intended solely for the personal use of the individual user and is not to be disseminated broadly. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors American Psychological Association

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American Psychological Association
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Copyright © 2023 Hogrefe Publishing
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2192-0923
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2192-0931
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10.1027/2192-0923/a000248
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Editorial 1 2 Julia Behrend and Matthew J. W. Thomas Ecole Normale Supérieure, PSL Research University, Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives, Paris, France Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Adelaide, Australia This issue of Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors Every time, we receive a new submission, we are amazed presents a set of papers that reflect two different, yet by the brilliant research ideas and variety of thought. We equally important dimensions of our disciplines, that of would like to thank all authors, reviewers, associate editors, technology andthe humanelement. the editorial team and the Hogrefe team for their ongoing First, several of the articles in this issue focus on new support to make the journal a continued success. technologies, and their potential role in enhancing aviation Julia Behrend Matthew J. W. Thomas safety. Our disciplines of aviation psychology and human Editor-in-Chief Editor factors have from their beginnings focussed on technologi- cal innovation, given the rapid evolution of the aviation Published online May 8, 2023 industry and the enormous technological advances that Julia Behrend have occurred along the way. However, one of the most Ecole Normale Supérieure important roles we play is through the evaluation of those PSL Research University technologies, demonstrating their effectiveness from a Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives human perspective, and identifying any unanticipated con- 29 rue d’Ulm 75005 Paris sequences in implementation. France The evaluation of new technologies demands high qual- journal@eaap.net ity, in the form of sound experimental design, disciplined Matthew J. W. Thomas data collection and appropriate statistical analysis. All of Appleton Institute these characteristics are seen in the papers presented in Central Queensland University our journal, and our reviewers and editorial team pay signif- 44 Greenhill Rd icant attention to the scientific rigor applied to the research Wayville, SA 5034 Australia we publish. journal@eaap.net While the focus on new technologies, and their scientific evaluation is important, just as important is the attention we Julia Behrend (PhD) is an associate member of the Department of Cog- pay to the individuals and teams who together create safety nitive Studies at the Ecole Normale and efficiency in operations. Supérieure, PSL Research University Feeling safe at work implies more than the physical in Paris, France, and is Head of aspects, including an individual’s mental and social well- Safety Innovation & Human Cooper- ation at Air France. She aims to apply being. Aviation psychologists and human factors specialists findings from aviation psychology play a major role in creating that diverse climate. Their and cognitive neuroscience to safety knowledge, skills, and attitudes help to make the sky safer. to better understand human perfor- The term competency is more than ever an area of mance in high-risk industries. focus for the aviation industry, looking at the job-related observable behaviors of safety-sensitive personnel. Keeping Matthew J. W. Thomas (PhD) is an the balance of analyzing human behavior in a precise way Associate Professor at Appleton without creating too narrow mindsets is a challenge for Institute at Central Queensland University in Adelaide, Australia, and future operations. Gestalt psychology emphasizes that the Director of Westwood Thomas Asso- whole is greater than the sum of its parts. ciates. His research focuses on error The human element and technology are two equally management and non-technical important dimensions of our discipline that should always skills across high-risk industries. create a synergy to keep safety the overarching priority. 2023 Hogrefe Publishing Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors (2023), 13(1), 1 https://doi.org/10.1027/2192-0923/a000248 This document is copyrighted by the American Psychological Association or one of its allied publishers. This article is intended solely for the personal use of the individual user and is not to be disseminated broadly.

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Aviation Psychology and Applied Human FactorsAmerican Psychological Association

Published: Jan 1, 2023

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