About the Journal

The Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior (BJMB) is a publication of the Brazilian Society of Motor Behavior (Sociedade Brasileira de Comportamento Motor - SOCIBRACOM) since 2006. BJMB is a free-of-charge, annual, continuous publication, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal. It is an arbitrated journal that uses an external review system by peers who have knowledge of the objects investigated and the methodologies used in the research.

The BJMB accepts original contributions pertaining to the multidisciplinary study of human movement throughout the lifespan, involving a broad range of topics related to the field of Motor Behavior like motor control, development and learning, movement disorders, clinical, theoretical and model studies. These articles could come from diverse disciplines such as kinesiology, biomechanics, neurophysiology, neuroscience, psychology, medicine, sports performance, and rehabilitation. 

The BJMB [ISSN: 2446-4902 (online version); 1980-5586 (print version)] is published using the Open Journal System (OJS) technology to improve the speed, efficiency, quality, fairness, and impact of scientific publishing. The submitted manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not be under consideration by any other journal for publication. The authors are the only party responsible for assertions made in their articles. 

BJMB only publishes manuscripts in English.

There is NO charge or fee to publish in the BJMB. Also, all articles published in the BJMB are open access freely available online, immediately upon publication.

The first review of the paper will be taken in a maximum of 60 days after submission.

 

E-mail: braz.j.motor.behavior@gmail.com 

Brazilian Society of Motor Behavior

www.socibracom.com

Current Issue

Vol. 18 (2024)
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Special issue in Manipulation of sensory information postural control performance of children, young and older adults

Description

Papers that provide comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of postural control due to manipulation of sensory systems (visual, somatosensory and vestibular) applied to tasks relevant to everyday life across the life span were published in this special issue.

Guest editors

Dr. Paula Polastri - São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, SP, Brazil (ORCID - 0000-0003-2007-5950)

Dr. Daniela Godoi Jacomassi - Federeal University of São Carlos (UFSCAR), São Carlos, SP, Brazil (ORCID - 0000-0002-7043-7529)

 

Special issue in Using the Framework of the Uncontrolled Manifold (UCM) to Understand Motor Behavior

Description

Special issue for celebrating the 25th anniversary of the seminal work by John Scholz and Gregor Schöner, published in Experimental Brain Research, which introduced the Uncontrolled Manifold (UCM) framework to the motor behavior scientific community. Manuscripts that utilize the UCM framework to enhance our understanding of motor behavior and explore how the central nervous system controls and coordinates motor elements to stabilize performance variables in any motor task were published in this special issue. 

Guest editors

Dr. Sandra Freitas - Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil (ORCID - 0000-0003-1973-9019)

Dr. Paulo de Freitas - Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (UNICSUL), São Paulo, SP, Brazil (ORCID - 0000-0002-0406-041X)

 

Peer-review process of Special Issues

The editorial review process followed the BJMB's peer-review guidelines. The manuscripts were handled by the guest editor that invited at least two independent reviewers for a double-blind review.

Published: 2024-05-12

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Current Opinion articles

  • Neuromusculoskeletal modeling in health and disease

    Hans Kainz, Antoine Falisse , Claudio Pizzolato
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.420

Systematic review and meta-analysis articles

  • Preventive approaches to perineal trauma in vaginal delivery: Systematic Literature Review

    Maria Elizete Kunkel, Carolina P. Picanço, Mariana V. Santos, Paulo Schor, Mirian R. D. Zanetti
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.407

  • Knee extensor electromyographic activity during different depths of squat exercise in strength training experienced adults: A Systematic Review

    Andrey B. Chagas, Francesca C. Sonda, Luísa Reichert, Deivid R. Rodrigues, Marco A. Vaz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.384

Research Notes articles

Research Articles

  • Effect of self-controlled feedback on the learning of dive roll in children and adults

    Rafaela Z. F. Costa, Josiane Medina-Papst, Inara Marques, Flavio H. Bastos
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.422

  • Inter-joint coordination changes during walking in typically developing children: the vector coding analysis

    Luis Mochizuki, Juliana Pennone, Daniel R. M. J. Ferreira, Jaqueline F. P. Neiva, Eliane F. Manfio
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.417

  • Muscle activity increased after co-contraction resistance training, but it was unrelated to the rating of perceived exertion in older adults

    Marina M. Villalba, Rafael A. Fujita, Bruno L. S. Bedo, Júlia O. Faria, Renato Moraes, Matheus M. Gomes
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.405

  • There is no difference between two and five minutes of static stretching training and detraining on gastrocnemius medialis muscle thickness, pennation angle and fascicle length

    William Friderichs, Franceca C. Sonda, Anelize Cini, Gabriela Fraporti, Marco A. Vaz, Claudia S. Lima
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.427

  • Symmetric analysis in a wheelchair basketball player during an incremental intermittent test: a case study

    Karla de Jesus, Lucas S. Nascimento, Kelly de Jesus
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.383

  • Motor proficiency in young children with Prader-Willi syndrome: a preliminary report

    Daniela A. Rubin, Adam M. Hyde, Rachel M. Fenning, Kathleen S. Wilson, Debra J. Rose
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.373

Special issue: Manipulation of sensory information on postural control performance of children, young and older adults

  • INFOGRAPHIC: Changes in locomotor performance and postural control in people with hemophilia

    Francisco A. Tchonga, Ryan M. Bernardes, Natalia M. Rinaldi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.426

  • Quantifying the weights of sensory influences on postural control across development

    Mark A. Schmuckler
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.430

  • Visual field dependence, sensorimotor function and falls in community dwelling older people

    Erika Pliner, Natalie Hezel, Stephen R. Lord
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.429

  • Postural control performance of active and inactive older adults during manipulation of sensory information tests: a cross-sectional study

    Estele C. W. Meereis-Lemos, Clarissa S. Teixeira, Rafaela O. Machado, Gabriel I. Pranke , Luiz F. C. Lemos, Carlos B. Mota
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.410

  • Additional visual information on postural control mechanisms in Parkinson's disease: a pilot study

    Lucas H. C. C. Santos, Rafaela B. S. C. Garbus, Camila M. Aquino, Sandra M. S. F. Freitas
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v17i6.372

  • How the multiplanar trunk resistance affects the dynamic postural control during single-leg vertical jumps in college athletes with poor movement quality

    Laura M. Cantusio, Renê Ribeiro, Milton Misuta, Karine J. Sarro
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.385

  • The complexity of the handgrip task modulates postural performance in older adults

    Gabriela V. Magalhães, Nayara C. A. Arrivabene, Natalia M. Rinaldi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.406

  • Study protocol: Responsiveness of postural control of children with and without a developmental coordination disorder after Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

    Maria C. D. S. de Moura, Fuad A. Hazime, Abrahão F. Baptista, Jorge A. Oliveira, Renata H. Hasue
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.400

Special issue on Using the framework of the uncontrolled manifold (UCM) to understand motor behavior

  • Brief History of the Uncontrolled Manifold Hypothesis and Its Role in Motor Control

    Mark L. Latash
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.433

Critiques articles

  • Influence of the trunk on postural control: implications for lower limb injuries

    Diênifer Z. Rodrigues, Isabela C. M. Valle, Guilherme S. Nunes
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v18i1.424
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Top 5 downloaded papers

1) Tani, G. (2006). Motor Behavior and its relationship with Physical Education. BJMB, 1(1), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v1i1.4 - 8138 downloads
 
2) Fontana, F. E., Uding, A., Cleneden, A., Cain, L., Shaddox, L. A., & Mack, M. G. (2014). A comparison of gaze behavior among elderly and younger adults during locomotor tasks. BJMB, 8(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v8i1.43 - 5896 downloads
 
3) Souza Lima, T. C., Cunha Pereira, M. C. da, & Moraes, R. de. (2011). Influence of deafness in children’s motor development and balance. BJMB, 6(1), 16-23. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v6i1.25 - 3937 downloads
 
4) Fonseca, S. T., Faria, C. D. C. M., Ocarino, J. M., & Mancini, M. C. (2007). Ecological approach to perception and action: Fundaments for motor behavior. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 2(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v2i1.12 - 2621 downloads
 
5) Corrêa, U. C., Gonçalves, L. A., Barros, J. A. de C., & Massigli, M. (2006). Constant-random practice and motor learning: Effects of constant practice amount and the manipulation of motor task requirements. BJMB, 1(1), 41-52. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v1i1.6 -  22374 downloads
 
 
 
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1) Tani, G. (2006). Motor Behavior and its relationship with Physical Education. BJMB, 1(1), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v1i1.4 - 3793 views
 
2) Barela, A. M. F., & Duarte, M. (2011). Use of force plate for acquisition of kinetic data during human gait. BJMB, 6(1), 56-61. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v6i1.32 - 2499 views
 
3) Stodden, D., Lakes, K. D., Côté, J. ., Aadland, E., Benzing, V., Brian, A., Draper, C. E., Ekkekakis, P. ., Fumagalli, G., Laukkanen, A., Mavilidi, M. F., Mazzoli, E., Neville, R. D., Niemistö, D., Rudd, J., Sääkslahti, A., Schmidt, M., Tomporowski, P. D. ., Tortella, P., Vazou, S., & Pesce, C. (2021). Exploration: an overarching focus for holistic development. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 15(5), 301–320. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v15i5.254 - 2458 views
 
4) Corrêa, U. C., Gonçalves, L. A., Barros, J. A. de C., & Massigli, M. (2006). Constant-random practice and motor learning: Effects of constant practice amount and the manipulation of motor task requirements. BJMB, 1(1), 41-52. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v1i1.6 - 1425 views
 
5) Beavan, A. F., Spielmann, J., Mayer, J., Skorski, S., Meyer, T., & Fransen, J. (2019). Age-Related Differences in Executive Functions Within High-Level Youth Soccer Players. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 13(2), 64–75. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v13i2.131 -  1293 views