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Special issue on Portable neurophysiologic assessment is applied settings
In this special issue, we invite papers related to PORTABLE NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC ASSESSMENT IN APPLIED SETTINGS. We seek papers that explore the use of portable neurophysiological technologies—such as EEG, EMG, fNIRS, and other wearable monitoring systems—for assessing motor control, cognitive-motor interactions, and neuromuscular function in real-world environments. Submissions may focus on validation studies, methodological advancements, and applied research in sports performance, rehabilitation, clinical populations, and everyday activities. We encourage contributions that highlight the challenges and opportunities of using portable neurophysiological tools for real-time monitoring, individualized interventions, and data integration with other biomechanical and physiological measures.
Special issue on Motor performance and learning in atypical populations
In this special issue, we invite papers related to MOTOR PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING IN ATYPICAL POPULATIONS. We seek papers that provide comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of mechanisms and processes, as well as the factors (such as instruction, condition of practice, feedback, physical assistance, and motivation) that affect motor performance and learning in individuals with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, cognitive impairments, and other neurodisorders. Authors are encouraged to submit studies describing atypical adaptations in motor behavior and the reacquisition of skillful motor behavior in these populations. This special issue will be edited by Dr Giordano Marcio Gatinho Bonuzzi (University of Brasilia -UNB, Brasilia, DF, Brazil), who is delighted to extend this invitation to you. Your contribution would be a valuable addition to this special issue.
Special issue on Factors that affect the motor learning process
In this special issue, we invite papers related to FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE MOTOR LEARNING PROCESStopics. Papers that provide comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of the effects of different factors (instruction, practice, and feedback) on motor skills learning from different theoretical perspectives. This special issue will be edited by Dr Vitor Leandro da Silva Profeta, who is delighted to extend this invitation to you. Your contribution would be a valuable addition to this special issue.
Special issue on Portable neurophysiologic assessment in applied settings
Special Issue on Affordances and Behaviour: Empirical Research 50 Years Later
In 1975, James J. Gibson wrote a short note elaborating his novel idea of affordance, which would become the central concept of ecological psychology: “Affordances are invariant combinations of properties of things (properties at the ecological level) taken with reference to a species or an individual. I now add: with reference to its needs (biological and social) as well as to its action-systems and its anatomy. The affordances for behavior and the behaving animal are complementary. Affordances are perceived, i.e., attended to. Affordance do not cause behavior but constrain or control it. Needs control the perception of affordances (selective attention) and also initiate acts.” (in Jones & Reed, 1982, pp. 410-411)
This special issue aims to herald the rich landscape of research that Gibson’s concept of affordance has developed into 50 years later. We invite empirical contributions that present original findings and/or methodological and theoretical considerations in affordance research. Contributions may address topics related but not limited to affordances and the perception of the world, affordances and the control of action, body and/or action scaling, development and learning of affordances, affordances and environmental design, and so on.
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