Call for Chapters: Automatic Systems for Monitoring Drivers' Vibrations

Editors

Calin Ciufudean, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania
Corneliu Buzduga, "Ştefan cel Mare" University from Suceava, Romania

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 25, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: July 10, 2026
 Submission Date: July 10, 2026

Introduction

Whole-body vibration (WBV) experienced by drivers—transmitted through the vehicle seat, steering wheel, and floor—is a significant factor in occupational health and road safety. Prolonged exposure to vehicle vibrations contributes to driver fatigue, drowsiness, discomfort, and long-term musculoskeletal disorders. Recent research highlights how specific vibration frequencies and amplitudes can impair vigilance, increase cognitive stress, and elevate the risk of accidents. With advancements in sensor technology, signal processing, and artificial intelligence, automatic monitoring systems offer promising solutions for real-time detection and mitigation of these effects. This edited book aims to compile cutting-edge research on automated systems designed to monitor, analyze, and respond to drivers' exposure to vibrations in various vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and off-road machinery.

Objective

The primary objective is to provide a comprehensive resource on the design, implementation, and evaluation of automatic systems for monitoring vibrations affecting drivers. The book will explore interdisciplinary approaches combining mechanical engineering, human factors, ergonomics, signal processing, and AI to: - Detect and quantify vibration exposure in real-time. - Assess impacts on driver health, comfort, fatigue, and performance. - Develop mitigation strategies, such as alerts, seat adjustments, or suspension optimizations. - Address challenges in diverse driving environments (e.g., highways, urban roads, off-road). By bridging theory and practical applications, the book seeks to advance safer vehicle design, regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 2631-1 for WBV evaluation), and intelligent driver assistance systems.

Target Audience

This book is intended for: - Researchers and academics in automotive engineering, human-computer interaction, ergonomics, and occupational health. - Engineers and designers in the automotive industry working on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle dynamics, and cabin comfort. - Professionals in transportation safety, fleet management, and regulatory bodies focused on driver wellness. - Graduate students in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and AI applied to transportation. - Policymakers and health experts interested in reducing vibration-related road risks and occupational hazards.

Recommended Topics

We invite original research chapters, reviews, and case studies on the following topics (non-exhaustive list): - Sensor technologies for WBV measurement (e.g., accelerometers on seats, steering wheels, or wearables). - Signal processing and feature extraction from multi-axis vibration data. - AI and machine learning models for predicting driver fatigue or drowsiness from vibration patterns. - Integration of vibration monitoring with driver monitoring systems (DMS) using cameras, physiological sensors, or vehicle data. - Effects of vibration frequency, amplitude, and duration on driver vigilance and health. - Real-time alerting systems (e.g., haptic feedback, audio/visual warnings) for excessive vibration exposure. - Vibration transmissibility models (e.g., seat-to-head or seat-to-body). - Applications in specific vehicles: long-haul trucks, agricultural tractors, construction machinery, or autonomous vehicles. - Human factors studies: subjective comfort, cognitive performance under vibration. - Mitigation techniques: active suspension control, smart seats, or adaptive damping based on monitoring. - Standards compliance and evaluation methods (e.g., ISO 2631, health guidance caution zones). - Field studies, simulations, and datasets for vibration-based driver monitoring. - Privacy, ethics, and user acceptance of automated vibration monitoring systems.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 25, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by February 11, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by April 22, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Automatic Systems for Monitoring Drivers' Vibrations. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference," "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2026.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

June 25, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 10, 2026: Full Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Calin Ciufudean
Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava
ciufudean.calin@gmail.com

Corneliu Buzduga
"Ştefan cel Mare" University from Suceava
cbuzduga@usm.ro
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