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Marcus Vieira
PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer
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Author 270
Reviewer 35
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Bioinformatics
Urology
Women's Health
Computational Science
Data Mining and Machine Learning
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Zoology
Kinesiology
Biomechanics
Sports Injury
Sports Medicine
Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Health Policy
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Rehabilitation
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Marcus Fraga Vieira

PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer

Summary

Prof. Marcus Vieira is the Bioengineering and Biomechanics Laboratory head at Universidade Federal de Goiás. He received BS in Electrical Engineering and Physical Education from the Universidade Federal de Goiás, and MSc and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Universidade de São Paulo. He focuses his research in computational neuroscience and biomechanics, especially in motoneuron modeling, spinal CPG, nonlinear tools for movement variability analysis, including entropy, fractal dimension and recurrence analysis, coherence analysis in postural control, transitory tasks such as gait initiation, and gait dynamic stability.

Bioengineering Biomechanics Biophysics Brain-Computer Interface Computational Biology Human-Computer Interaction Kinesiology Neuroscience Rehabilitation Sensors Sports Injury Sports Medicine

Editorial Board Member

PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences

Past or current institution affiliations

Universidade Federal de Goiás

Work details

Professor

Universidade Federal de Goiás
April 1994
Bioengineering and Biomechanics Laboratory
Full Professor Research and teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses.

Websites

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PeerJ Contributions

  • Articles 3
  • Edited 12
  • Reviewed 1
October 24, 2023
Trunk variability and local dynamic stability during gait after generalized fatigue induced by incremental exercise test in young women in different phases of the menstrual cycle
Ludmila Dos Anjos, Fábio Rodrigues, Sofia Scataglini, Rafael Reimann Baptista, Paula Lobo da Costa, Marcus Fraga Vieira
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16223 PubMed 37901461
February 17, 2021
Open-source data management system for Parkinson’s disease follow-up
João Paulo Folador, Marcus Fraga Vieira, Adriano Alves Pereira, Adriano de Oliveira Andrade
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.396
December 9, 2019
Pelvic floor pressure distribution profile in urinary incontinence: a classification study with feature selection
Adriano Carafini, Isabel C.N. Sacco, Marcus Fraga Vieira
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.8207 PubMed 31844587

Academic Editor on

August 13, 2025
Biomechanical determinants of high ball speed during instep soccer kick by prepubescent male athletes: the importance of muscle elasticity
Volkan Deniz, Abdullah Kılcı
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19923 PubMed 40821972
July 30, 2025
Comparative effects of square-stepping and strengthening exercises on cognitive and balance functions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial
Alp Özel, Eylem Tütün Yümin, Suat Konuk
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19792 PubMed 40755788
April 11, 2025
Effects of gait speed on paraspinal muscle activation: an sEMG analysis of the multifidus and erector spinae
Aleksandra Bryndal, Wojciech Nawos-Wysocki, Agnieszka Grochulska, Karol Łosiński, Sebastian Glowinski
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19244 PubMed 40231070
February 5, 2025
The effects of gluteal stretching vs. Lightback® on hip rotation range of motion and posterior chain flexibility in healthy subjects: a cross-over clinical trial
Charles Cotteret, Jaime Almazán-Polo, Fabien Guérineau, Ángel González de-la-Flor
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18523 PubMed 39926033
October 30, 2024
Impact of three weeks of integrative neuromuscular training on the athletic performance of elite female boxers
Zhen Niu, Zijing Huang, Gan Zhao, Chao Chen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18311 PubMed 39494303
October 28, 2024
Prevalence and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain focused on service gaps: a comparative analysis by age group and body part
Yasumasa Oka, Takumi Jiroumaru, Michio Wachi, Noriyuki Kida
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18389 PubMed 39484214
October 24, 2024
Silver nanoparticles can be sampled by ultrafiltration probe but elution into & recovery from plasma and Dulbecco’s Phosphate Buffered Saline differs in vitro
Marije Risselada, Robyn R. McCain, Miriam G. Bates, Makensie L. Anderson
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18388 PubMed 39465173
February 8, 2024
In vivo evaluation of a polyester and fiberglass composite intramedullary nail for femoral osteosynthesis in calves
Sérgio Silva Rocha Junior, Mayara G. Corrêa, Lucas A. Dias, Marcos Paulo Antunes de Lima, Suzane L. Beier, Leopoldo Paolucci, Luiz Alberto do Lago, Estevam B. Las Casas, Rafael R. Faleiros
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16656 PubMed 38344296
September 18, 2023
Lower-limb sagittal joint angles during gait can be predicted based on foot acceleration and angular velocity
Takuma Inai, Tomoya Takabayashi
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16131 PubMed 37744216
May 29, 2023
Does ankle push-off correct for errors in anterior–posterior foot placement relative to center-of-mass states?
Jian Jin, Jaap H. van Dieën, Dinant Kistemaker, Andreas Daffertshofer, Sjoerd M. Bruijn
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.15375 PubMed 37273538
February 21, 2023
Upper-lower body super-sets vs. traditional sets for inducing chronic athletic performance improvements
Guillermo Peña García-Orea, David Rodríguez-Rosell, Ángel Ballester-Sánchez, Marzo Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto, Noelia Belando-Pedreño
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14636 PubMed 36846453
January 25, 2023
Evidence of validity and reliability of Jumpo 2 and MyJump 2 for estimating vertical jump variables
Amilton Vieira, Gabriela L. Ribeiro, Victor Macedo, Valdinar de Araújo Rocha Junior, Roberto de Souza Baptista, Carlos Gonçalves, Rafael Cunha, James Tufano
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14558 PubMed 36718456

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February 21, 2018
A simple method of equine limb force vector analysis and its potential applications
Sarah Jane Hobbs, Mark A. Robinson, Hilary M. Clayton
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4399 PubMed 29492341