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We have received numerous requests to extend the abstract submission deadline from people who are facing challenges from the economic lockdown due to COVID-19 and need some additional time. Given these difficult circumstances, we are extending the paper submission deadline to October 16.

We appreciate concerns about participating in IEA2021 due to lockdowns and related restrictions. We remain confident the in-person conference will be well attended, hugely relevant and impactful and we encourage everyone to submit their work to IEA2021. This remains the premier opportunity to share findings and ideas in the HFE/E discipline around the world. Our work is important - let's not let current uncertainties deter us from contributing and participating in the Congress. We are making adjustments to accommodate people who can't join for either financial or pandemic reasons.

We are excited to announce innovative presentation opportunities at IEA2021. Rather than “oral” and “poster” on this call, we use “Lecture” (15-minute slots) and “interactive ePoster” (digital pdf and physical 4'X6' poster at the Congress) emphasizing the virtual elements we are adding to traditional physical posters to enhance opportunities to connect. Lecture and ePoster presentation options contribute equally in terms of scientific quality and value.

We look forward to your submissions!

INSTRUCTIONS

You are invited to submit a proposal for presentation at the 21st Triennial World Congress of the International Ergonomics Association: IEA 2021 in Vancouver Canada, June 13 to 18, 2021.

This will be the most significant Human Factors and Ergonomics (HF/E) Event of the Year. We invite participation from researchers and practitioners from around the world.

IEA2021 is an opportunity to hear from the world of HF/E specialists. To ensure a wide variety of voices will be heard, if program space limitations are a concern, each presenting author may be limited to ONE lecture presentation. There is no limit to the number of communications that an author may present by interactive ePoster or may co-author so long as other lectures are presented by a colleague.

Step 1 - Write a proposal of no more than 900 words using the appropriate General or Practitioner proposal template. Text should not reveal author identity to allow for blind review .

General Lecture and ePoster proposal template

Practitioner Lecture and ePoster proposal template

Step 2 – Submit this proposal/text on EasyChair’s IEA2021 platform (at https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=iea2021#). When you submit, you will need to provide (in separate fields):

Author names and affiliations
Chosen "Scientific Track" that best reflects the subject of your proposal; the list of available Scientific Tracks and associated Topics is available at iea2021.org/scientific-tracks/.
At most, five of the Topics available within your Track.
Your preferred presentation format: "Lecture", "Interactive ePoster", or "Either". A description of these formats is found in the FAQ section below.
If you wish to have your submission considered for a named Symposium within this Track.
If you prefer to present on-site or virtually.

Deadline for Paper proposals has been extended to October 16th.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

All proposals will be reviewed for:

Originality of submission
Professional quality (Practitioner Track) or Scientific Rigor (all other Tracks)
Submission clarity
Importance to attendees

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Presenting author must register for the Congress by the early bird deadline date for inclusion in the Congress program and proceedings.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

I am the practitioner. Should my proposal follow the same format as that of colleagues who are researchers?

The Practitioner Track template differs from the one for other Scientific Tracks at this conference, with suggested sections reflecting the different perspectives. If your proposal is practitioner or practice-focused, please follow the Practitioner Track template.
Additional guidance to support Practitioners is found in the documents:

What are "Lecture" and "ePoster" presentations?

At this conference, presentations will be in either Lecture or interactive ePoster format. Both will be submitted via online submission to our EasyChair platform, evaluated by the Scientific Track reviewers, and reviewed to the same high standard. Lectures and ePosters have physical space during the program and equivalent standing with respect to content quality. Journal Special Issues are generally open to communications presented in either format.

What is the difference between a "Lecture" and an interactive "ePoster" presentation?

A summary of the main distinguishing features of Lectures and Interactive ePosters is presented in the Table below.

Lecture

Presentation mode:

Traditional lecture from podium, using PowerPoint or other medium, followed by questions.
Content can be practitioner or researcher focused.
2-page abstract PDF published on IEA2021 mobile app.
4 to 8-page paper published in Springer Book Proceedings (optional)

Physical Location:

Assigned meeting room (15-minute time slot/space with audience in that room) including a Question and Answer period.

ePoster

Presentation mode:

Author will accompany their poster at a specified time and location. PDF version of poster will be available to attendees on the IEA2021 mobile app.
Content can include case project, demonstration, discussion, etc. and be practitioner or researcher focused.
2-page abstract PDF published on IEA2021 mobile app.
4 to 8-page published in Springer Book Proceedings (optional)
Mobile app provides ability to link for online discussion between presenter and attendees and facilitate meetup times between them.
Selected posters will be published on the Journal website, as "Work - A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation".

Physical location:

Standard 2'x4' physical poster, for a pre-defined period during the congress posted in topic-relevant meeting rooms.

Virtual location:

Within IEA2021 Mobile App
ePoster will be available online throughout the conference and for 180 days post-Congress for continued interaction.

Will my preferred presentation format be the one I am assigned?

We will strive to respect the preferred presentation format, however, changes may be made. This may occur if reviewers recommend a different format would be better suited. Furthermore, due to space restrictions at this Congress, presenting authors will probably only be allowed one Lecture presentation. Authors may be allowed to present more than one ePoster. Lecture presentation authors may be co-authors of presentations made by colleagues.

Why do I need to choose a "Scientific Track" when I submit?

This selected Track will determine the review panel responsible for evaluating your submission. Reviewers are familiar with the subject areas of the Track that they are assigned to.

What if none of the Scientific Tracks is a good match for my paper presentation proposal?

If none of the specific conference Tracks is appropriate for your submission, please choose the "Other" Track.

Why should I choose "Track Subtopics" when I submit?

The Track subtopics will help ensure the most appropriate reviewers are assigned to evaluate your proposal and will help group proposals in the schedule.

Do my chosen Track Subtopics have to be similar to my proposal's Keywords?

No. The Keywords within your article may differ from the subtopic(s) specified.

Once I've submitted my proposal, what's next?

You will be notified of the results of your proposal review by December 4, 2020. If your paper proposal is accepted you will be invited to revise your paper taking into account reviewers' comments.

When is my final text due?

Your final submission is due February 4, 2021.

Do I have to write a full article for this Congress?

No. You have 2 choices for your final Paper submission:
(1) You may submit a 2-page extended abstract including author headers (typically minor revisions and resubmit). This text will be available to all conference attendees via the Congress mobile app.
(2) You may submit a full paper (4-8) pages), extended the proposal version. This paper will be published as a chapter in a book series associated with the Congress, published by Springer, and will be available for purchase by non-attendees.

Will there be opportunities to publish my IEA2021 presentation beyond the congress proceedings?

Yes. A number of Special Issues are planned in relation to IEA2021. These Special Issues are listed on the iea2021.org website under Journal Special Issues. Be aware that IEA2021 Proceedings publisher, Springer, will hold copyright for the contents of the books produced.

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