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CALL FOR DEPUTY EDITOR - Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior

2025-09-11

To cope with the growing number of submissions, improve the quality of the review process, and improve the BJMB’s mission and visibility, we are currently inviting applications for one Deputy Editor for the BJMB.

The duties of the BJMB Deputy Editor include the following tasks:

- work collaboratively and cohesively with the Editor-in-Chief to shape the direction of BJMB

- divide with the Editor-in-Chief the editorial duties essential to the peer-review and publication process, maintaining a timely peer review process

- leading outreach and growth initiatives that will improve the quality of submissions

- overseeing the publication's operations and policies

- informing the authors about the final decision of a submitted article

Applicants should provide a short (1 page) list of publications (highlighting their research impact, citations, and metrics in the motor behavior field) over the last five years and a one-page covering letter that addresses their suitability for the role based on the following selection criteria:

- A doctoral-level qualification (or the equivalent) in the motor behavior area

- Editorial and peer review experience

- Experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals in the motor behavior area

- Current involvement in research and research supervision in the motor behavior area

- Participation/membership in the SOCIBRACOM for at least 4 years

- A brief description of strategic initiatives that could be implemented as Deputy Editor to improve the BJMB

The position starts on December 1st, 2025, with an initial term of four years. The SOCIBRACOM Executive Council can substitute the Deputy Editor at any time, depending on the Deputy Editor’s performance.

The applicants should submit the documents to Dr. Marcela de Castro Ferracioli Gama using the following e-mail: socibracom@gmail.com. The application deadline is November 24th, 2025.
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Graphical abstract in BJMB - Now you can do it

2025-09-08

You can add a graphical abstract to your paper. Research has shown that articles which have graphical abstracts are beneficial both in terms of views of the article as well as increased activity on social media.

You are encouraged to provide a graphical abstract at submission.

A graphical abstract is a concise, pictorial summary of your article designed to capture the attention of a broad readership. It should convey the take-home message of your research quickly and clearly, helping readers identify the relevance of your work. Summarize your article visually, encourage browsing and interdisciplinary scholarship, and help readers quickly understand key findings.
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BJMB Is Now Indexed in Scopus — CiteScore 1.1!

2025-08-13

We are delighted to announce that the Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior (BJMB) has achieved a significant landmark: it is now indexed in Scopus, and has been awarded a CiteScore of 1.1. This recognition underscores the quality and relevance of the research published in our journal.

BJMB is an open-access, peer-reviewed, no-charge publication dedicated to advancing research in motor behavior, including areas such as motor control, development, learning, clinical and rehabilitation studies, biomechanics, and more. With Scopus indexing, BJMB’s visibility and impact on the global stage are further enhanced.

We express our deepest gratitude to our authors, reviewers, editors, and the broader research community for your essential contributions. We look forward to continuing this journey of growth and scholarly excellence together.

Please share this exciting news with your colleagues and consider BJMB for your future submissions.
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Special issue on Developmental Coordination Disorder

2025-06-18

We are excited to announce a special issue about “Developmental Coordination Disorder”, phenomenon that is present in 5% of the children, and one of the most common disorders in this population. We invite researchers to submit manuscripts on important topics hat deserve attention. We welcome submissions that explore how to identify and asses; how to monitor during treatment and the developmental course; what the consequences are for participation in daily life and school; which neural networks are involved; genetic and environmental influences; types of intervention, appropriate duration and intensity; psychosocial implications; support for the child, adolescents, adult and Family. This special issue will be edited by Lúcio Fernandes Ferreira, who is delighted to extend this invitation to you. Your contribution would be a valuable addition to this special issue.
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Special Issue: Affordances and Behaviour: Empirical Research 50 Years Later

2025-04-10

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.

This special issue will be edited by Dr. John van der Kamp - Vrije University Amsterdam (Netherlands), Dr. Gisele C. Gotardi - Université de Rouen Normandie (France) and Dr. Ran Zheng - Vrije University Amsterdam (Netherlands), who are delighted to extend this invitation to you. Your contribution would be a valuable addition to this special issue.
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Special issue in PORTABLE NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC ASSESSMENT IN APPLIED SETTINGS

2025-03-14

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. This special issue will be edited by Prof. Sam Zeff - Co-Director Movement Science Lab, Department of Kinesiology, California State University - USA, who is delighted to extend this invitation to you. Your contribution would be a valuable addition to this special issue.
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Special Issue: MOTOR PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING IN ATYPICAL POPULATIONS

2025-03-08

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.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Deadline submission Date: September/2025

Publication Date: December/2025
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Special issue: FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE MOTOR LEARNING PROCESS

2025-03-08

OVERVIEW: The Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior (BJMB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Brazilian Society of Motor Behavior (Sociedade Brasileira de Comportamento Motor - SOCIBRACOM).

TOPICS: In this special issue, we invite papers related to FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE MOTOR LEARNING PROCESS topics. 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.

IMPORTANT DATES:

This special issue will be published in 2025.
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