HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE

Scope & Guideline

Transforming Research into Motion Mastery.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0167-9457
PublisherELSEVIER
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1982 to 2024
AbbreviationHUM MOVEMENT SCI / Hum. Mov. Sci.
Frequency6 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressRADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Human Movement Science' primarily focuses on the intricate relationships and dynamics involved in human movement and motor control. It aims to advance knowledge in the field through empirical research, theoretical frameworks, and applied methodologies across various populations and contexts.
  1. Motor Control and Learning:
    Research on the mechanisms of motor control, learning, and adaptation in various contexts, including the influence of cognitive factors on motor performance.
  2. Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences:
    Investigations into movement impairments and rehabilitation strategies for populations with neurological and orthopedic conditions, emphasizing functional outcomes and quality of life.
  3. Biomechanics and Kinematics:
    Studies examining the mechanical aspects of human movement, including gait analysis, postural control, and the effects of different perturbations on stability.
  4. Developmental Coordination:
    Exploration of motor development across the lifespan, particularly in children with developmental coordination disorders and their implications for physical activity.
  5. Cognitive-Motor Interactions:
    Research on the interplay between cognitive processes and motor tasks, particularly in dual-task scenarios and their implications for balance and mobility.
Recent publications in 'Human Movement Science' indicate a shift towards innovative and interdisciplinary themes. These emerging trends reflect the evolving landscape of human movement research and its applications.
  1. Dual-Task and Cognitive Load Effects:
    An increasing focus on how cognitive load and dual-tasking affect motor performance, particularly in older adults and clinical populations, highlights the importance of cognitive factors in movement science.
  2. Technology-Enhanced Movement Analysis:
    The integration of virtual reality, augmented reality, and advanced motion capture technologies is becoming more prevalent, allowing for nuanced analyses of movement in controlled yet immersive environments.
  3. Neuroplasticity and Motor Rehabilitation:
    Emerging research on neuroplasticity in response to motor rehabilitation techniques underscores the relevance of understanding brain-behavior relationships in recovery from movement disorders.
  4. Environmental and Contextual Influences on Movement:
    A growing interest in how environmental factors, such as visual and auditory cues, affect motor performance and learning indicates a trend towards more ecologically valid research.
  5. Multisensory Integration in Motor Control:
    Studies exploring how different sensory modalities interact to influence motor control are gaining momentum, reflecting a more holistic view of human movement.

Declining or Waning

As the journal progresses, certain themes have shown a declining presence in recent publications. These waning scopes reflect shifts in research interest or advancements in methodologies that render older themes less prominent.
  1. Traditional Sports Biomechanics:
    While biomechanics remains a core area, the focus on traditional sports biomechanics has decreased as more integrative approaches that consider cognitive and environmental factors gain traction.
  2. Basic Motor Skill Acquisition:
    Research specifically targeting basic motor skill acquisition in isolation is less frequent, as there is a trend toward understanding motor skills in more complex, real-world contexts.
  3. Static Balance Assessment:
    The emphasis on static balance assessments has waned in favor of dynamic assessments that consider real-life challenges and dual-tasking scenarios.

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