Proctor, R. W. and Vu, K. L. (2010). Cumulative Knowledge and Progress in Human Factors.

Proctor and Vu indicate that even though paradigm shifts are popular conceptually in science, contemporary philosophies do not operate in this way. Proctor and Vu assume the contrary view that progress in scientific psychology is general, and in human factors specifically, is cumulative. Previous editions of the Annual Review provide a necessary context for understanding that building contemporary research relies on knowledge from past research.