Vol. 17 No. 5 (2023)
Special issue in Fatigue Role in Modulating Motor Skills and Muscular Responses
Description
This editorial beckons readers to the intricate relationship between fatigue and motor control skills. This theme is explored in the ensuing special issue through the lens of esteemed researchers in the field. The articles within this issue provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of how fatigue acts as a silent saboteur, subtly undermining the efficiency and efficacy of motor responses and skills. Through a tapestry of carefully conducted studies and thought-provoking findings, contributors shed light on how fatigue insidiously affects neuromuscular responses, from altering muscle activation during specific tasks to influencing the onset of muscle soreness. This special issue, therefore, serves as a launching pad for a much-needed research agenda. It invites scholars and practitioners alike to engage with and further investigate the relationship between fatigue and motor control skills, thereby contributing to our growing understanding and knowledge of this area.
Guest editors
Dr. Bruno L. S. Bedo - University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil (ORCID - 0000-0003-3821-2327)
Dr. Carlos A. Kalva-Filho - São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, SP, Brazil (ORCID - 0000-0002-8511-9590)
Peer-review process
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. The editor-in-chief and associated editors oversaw the entire review process and the final published material. They were responsible for the content of the Special issue, ensuring the overall quality and integrity of the Special Issue. In addition, to ensure compliance with BJMB’s ethical standards and prevent biased decisions, guidelines were provided to guest editors, and regular meetings with the editor-in-chief were held throughout the process.
2023 BJMB's editorial team
Editor-in-chief
Dr Fabio A. Barbieri - São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, SP, Brazil
Associate Editors
Dr José A. Barela - São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro, SP, Brazil (
Dr Natalia M. Rinaldi - Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil
Dr Renato de Moraes - University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
Assistant Editors (2025)
Dr John van der Kamp - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dr Sam Zeff - California State University, Long Beach, United States of America
Section Editors
Current Opinion
2023-2024
Dr Tibor Hortobágyi - Hungarian University of Sports Science, Hungary
Dr Renato de Moraes - University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
Dr Luis A. Teixeira - University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
2025
Dr Matheus M. Pacheco - University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Dr Paulo Henrique S. Pelicioni - University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Sydney, Australia
Infographic
Dr Renato de Moraes - University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
Tutorial
Dr José A. Barela - São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
Special editions
Dr Natalia M. Rinaldi - Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil
Editorial team
Dr Ana C. De David – University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasília, DF, Brazil
Dr Archit Navandar - Aspire Academy, Al Waab, Qatar
Dr Christopher McCrum - Maastricht University (UM), Maastricht, The Netherlands
Dr Cinthya Walter - Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís, MA, Brazil
Dr Clynton Lourenço Correa – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Dr Edgard Morya - Science and Education Alberto Santos Dumont Institute (ISD), Macaíba, RN, Brazil
Dr Fernanda A. P. H. Zamunér - Universidad Católica del Maule (UCM), Talca, Chile
Dr Geert Savelsbergh - Vrije Universiteit (VU), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dr Heiliane B. Fontana – Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
Dr João Manuel R. S. Tavares - University of Porto (U.Porto), Porto, Portugal
Dr João Paulo Vilas-Boas - University of Porto (U.Porto), Porto, Portugal
Dr Jorge Alberto de Oliveira – University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Dr Leonardo A. Peyré-Tartaruga - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Dr Lucas R. Nascimento - Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil
Dr Lúcio F. Ferreira - Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, AM, Brazil
Dr Marcus F. Vieira - Federal University of Goias (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
Dr Matheus M. Machado – University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
Dr Patria Hume - Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Dr Rodrigo Vitório - Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdon
Dr Takahiro Higuchi, Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU), Tokyo, Japan
Dr Thatia R. Bonfim - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – MG
Dr Veronica Miyasike da Silva - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Dr Vitor Profeta – Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Dr Walter Herzog – University of Calgary (UCalgary), Calgary, Canada
Published:
2023-09-30
