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About the Journal of Motor Behavior format

Journal of Motor Behavior is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Motor Control and Adaptation, Muscle activation and electromyography studies, Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Journal of Motor Behavior 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inMotor Control and Adaptation Muscle activation and electromyography studies Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Action Observation and Synchronization Tactile and Sensory Interactions
ISSN0022-2895
Citation impact (2-yr)0.97
h-index133
i10-index1,504
Total citations92,092
Top institutions publishing herePennsylvania State University
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
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Papers published in Journal of Motor Behavior per year

68
2014
74
2015
86
2016
91
2017
53
2018
79
2019
66
2020
56
2021
42
2022
57
2023
55
2024
56
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Motor Behavior by publication year

1.4K
2014
1.5K
2015
1.5K
2016
1.3K
2017
535
2018
953
2019
774
2020
442
2021
271
2022
194
2023
100
2024
35
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Journal of Motor Behavior

A Closed-Loop Theory of Motor Learning

Jack A. Adams · 1 Jun 1971

Following a discussion of the meaning of the term "skills" and a review of historical influences on their learning, a closed-loop theory for learning simple movements is presented. Empirical generalizations from the literature are stated, and the theory is used to explain them. The generalizations are of 2 classes: learning through the application of knowledge…

1,630 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Challenge Point: A Framework for Conceptualizing the Effects of Various Practice Conditions in Motor Learning

Mark A. Guadagnoli, Timothy D. Lee · 1 Jun 2004

The authors describe the effects of practice conditions in motor learning (e.g., contextual interference, knowledge of results) within the constraints of 2 experimental variables: skill level and task difficulty. They use a research framework to conceptualize the interaction of those variables on the basis of concepts from information theory and information processing. The fundamental idea…

1,498 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The Timing of Natural Prehension Movements

Marc Jeannerod · 1 Sep 1984

Prehension movements were studied by film in 7 adult subjects. Transportation of the hand to the target-object location had features very similar to any aiming arm movement, that is, it involved a fast-velocity initial phase and a low-velocity final phase. The peak velocity of the movement was highly correlated with its amplitude, although total movement…

1,365 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Once More on the Equilibrium-Point Hypothesis (λ Model) for Motor Control

Anatol G. Feldman · 1 Mar 1986

The equilibrium control hypothesis (lambda model) is considered with special reference to the following concepts: (a) the length-force invariant characteristic (IC) of the muscle together with central and reflex systems subserving its activity; (b) the tonic stretch reflex threshold (lambda) as an independent measure of central commands descending to alpha and gamma motoneurons; (c) the…

1,275 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Asymmetric Division of Labor in Human Skilled Bimanual Action

Yves Guiard · 1 Dec 1987

This article presents a tentative theoretical framework for the study of asymmetry in the context of human bimanual action. It is emphasized that in man most skilled manual activities involve two hands playing different roles, a fact that has been often overlooked in the experimental study of human manual lateralization. As an alternative to the…

1,109 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Journal of Motor Behavior template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Motor Behavior format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Motor Behavior template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Journal of Motor Behavior use?
Journal of Motor Behavior uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Journal of Motor Behavior 12 (3): 45–58.
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