Submissions

Author Guidelines

EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

Section: ARTICLES

To enable the peer review process and the layout of articles that have successfully passed the review, submitting authors must send the following documents to: rivistaitalianadiergonomia@gmail.com

ARTICLE FILE

In Microsoft Word format (.doc), complete with all elements required for final publication (title in English, author details, keywords, abstract, text, images, captions, tables, graphs, notes, image references, bibliography).

The article file must include:

-Title in English

-Author(s): first name, last name, full affiliation (Department, University, Laboratory, etc.), email, and ORCID. In the case of multiple authors, affiliations and references must be clearly distinguished.

-Keywords in English: maximum of five

-Abstract in English: must not exceed 1,500 characters (including spaces)

-Article text: must be between 20,000 and 25,000 characters (including spaces). The text must also include images, captions, tables, and graphs.

-In-text citations: all citations must be enclosed in double quotation marks and not in italics

-Notes: notes must be included within the text, with the corresponding reference placed at the end of the text

-Bibliographic references in the text: citations of authors must include the author’s name and year of publication in parentheses (e.g., Rossi, 2010). All references must be listed in the bibliography at the end of the article.

-Image references: for each image included, the source and any permissions for use must be indicated at the end of the text. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted images. (maximum 5 images)

Author profile in English: a short CV in English (approx. 500 characters, including spaces), submitted in .doc format

Bibliography (appendix): all bibliographic references cited in the text, notes, or appendix must comply with the required guidelines

The template can be downloaded at the following link: template

If you have any queries or issues, please contact us at the following email address: rivistaitalianadiergonomia@gmail.com

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Peer Review

Peer review ensures higher quality of published articles through a process carried out by all reputable scientific journals. Our referees therefore play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of Italian Journal Of Ergonomics, and all articles are evaluated according to the procedure described below.

A) Evaluation of Submission

All articles are initially assessed by the editors, who may decide to reject the article at this stage if it is considered insufficiently original or outside the scope and aims of the journal. Articles that meet these minimum criteria are forwarded to at least two experts to begin the review process. Authors of articles rejected at this stage will be informed within 2 weeks of submission.

B) Type of Peer Review

This journal uses double-blind peer review, in which both referees and authors remain anonymous throughout the process.

C) Selection of Referees

Referees are selected based on their expertise. Our database is continuously updated.

D) Review Form and Duration

Referees are asked to evaluate articles according to the following criteria:

• Relevance of the article to the advancement of scientific research
• Quality and rigor of the methodological approach
• Quality and rigor of the theoretical framework within the disciplinary context
• Clarity and quality of presentation
• Relevance to the journal’s topics

Referees are not required to correct manuscripts. Language editing or formatting is not part of the peer review process. The review process typically takes 3 weeks. If reviewers’ evaluations conflict, an additional expert opinion will be sought, which may extend the process by a few weeks.

E) Final Decision

The final decision to accept or reject an article rests with the editor. The decision will be sent to the author along with any recommendations made by the referees.

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

This journal provides open access to its contents, believing that making research freely available improves global knowledge exchange. The journal allows users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of its articles, and permits their use in accordance with the law. The journal publishes free of charge and does not impose any publication or processing fees on authors.

CODE OF ETHICS

Italian Journal Of Ergonomics is a peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal that follows the publication ethics guidelines developed by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. All parties involve,Editorial Board members, Scientific Committee, Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors, authors, and referees, must be aware of and adhere to these ethical standards.

DUTIES OF THE EDITOR AND EDITORIAL STAFF

A) Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief and Co-Editor are responsible for deciding whether to publish submitted articles. They rely on the Scientific Committee and must comply with laws regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. They may consult the Editorial Board or referees.

B) Fairness

Articles are evaluated based on their content without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political beliefs.

C) Confidentiality

The Editor-in-Chief, Co-Editor, and staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts except to relevant parties (authors, reviewers, editorial advisors, publisher).

D) Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts must not be used without the author's written consent.

DUTIES OF REVIEWERS

A) Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review supports editorial decisions and may help authors improve their work.

B) Timeliness

Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to complete the review on time must notify the editors promptly.

C) Confidentiality

Manuscripts must be treated as confidential and not shared without authorization.

D) Objectivity

Reviews must be objective. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Opinions must be clearly supported.

E) Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited and report similarities with other works.

F) Conflicts of Interest

Confidential information must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline work where conflicts of interest exist.

DUTIES OF AUTHORS

A) Data Access and Retention

Authors may be required to provide data supporting their research for a reasonable time after publication.

B) Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure originality and properly cite others’ work.

C) Multiple Submissions

Submitting the same work to multiple journals is unethical.

D) Source Acknowledgment

All sources must be properly cited, and sufficient detail provided for replication.

E) Authorship

Authorship must accurately reflect contributions. All co-authors must approve the final version.

F) Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts and funding sources.

G) Errors in Published Works

Authors must promptly notify the journal of significant errors and cooperate in corrections or retractions.

ANTI-PLAGIARISM MEASURES

All submitted articles are checked for plagiarism using software such as Compilatio, Turnitin, or iThenticate. If plagiarism is detected, actions follow COPE guidelines. If readers report plagiarism:

• The report is acknowledged and investigated
• The degree of similarity is verified
• The editorial team is informed
• The author is contacted for explanation

If plagiarism is confirmed:

• The original author and relevant journal are informed

ARCHIVING

The journal participates in digital archiving through the University of Naples Federico II Library System using “Magazzini Digitali,” ensuring long-term preservation. Each article receives a National Bibliography Number (NBN). The journal is also part of the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) network via the Public Knowledge Project, ensuring distributed preservation and long-term access. Additionally, the University participates in a national LOCKSS infrastructure to guarantee further long-term digital preservation across multiple Italian libraries.