Alan M. Wing

12.6k total citations · 2 hit papers
208 papers, 9.0k citations indexed

About

Alan M. Wing is a scholar working on Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering and Social Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Alan M. Wing has authored 208 papers receiving a total of 9.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 141 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience, 45 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 41 papers in Social Psychology. Recurrent topics in Alan M. Wing's work include Motor Control and Adaptation (98 papers), Tactile and Sensory Interactions (45 papers) and Muscle activation and electromyography studies (39 papers). Alan M. Wing is often cited by papers focused on Motor Control and Adaptation (98 papers), Tactile and Sensory Interactions (45 papers) and Muscle activation and electromyography studies (39 papers). Alan M. Wing collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, Germany and Canada. Alan M. Wing's co-authors include J. Randall Flanagan, Alfred B. Kristofferson, Patrick Haggard, Elizabeth A. Maylor, Carole Fraser, Ailie Turton, Ramesh Balasubramaniam, L. Johannsen, Peter Praamstra and Mark T. Elliott and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Neuroscience, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Alan M. Wing

204 papers receiving 8.6k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Response delays and the timing of discrete motor responses

1973 705 citations Alan M. Wing et al. profile →
The Role of Internal Models in Motion Planning and Control: Evidence from Grip Force Adjustments during Movements of Hand-Held Loads

1997 541 citations J. Randall Flanagan, Alan M. Wing profile →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
Alan M. Wing	6.6k	2.5k	1.9k	1.6k	938	208	9.0k
George E. Stelmach	5.3k 0.8×	2.2k 0.9×	1.5k 0.8×	1.7k 1.0×	1.2k 1.3×	197	8.3k
Tamar Flash	7.2k 1.1×	4.7k 1.9×	2.3k 1.2×	1.2k 0.7×	419 0.4×	127	11.0k
Rachael D. Seidler	5.9k 0.9×	1.5k 0.6×	1.6k 0.8×	1.1k 0.7×	1.2k 1.3×	197	10.1k
Anatol G. Feldman	5.6k 0.9×	4.0k 1.6×	1.6k 0.8×	1.5k 0.9×	908 1.0×	157	8.3k
Michael H. Thaut	4.7k 0.7×	819 0.3×	2.5k 1.3×	1.5k 0.9×	1.3k 1.4×	160	7.6k
Thierry Pozzo	3.7k 0.6×	1.4k 0.6×	1.8k 0.9×	1.6k 1.0×	828 0.9×	161	6.0k
Nicole Wenderoth	7.4k 1.1×	1.6k 0.6×	1.8k 0.9×	799 0.5×	1.4k 1.5×	195	11.1k
James R. Lackner	4.9k 0.7×	1.3k 0.5×	1.2k 0.6×	1.8k 1.1×	579 0.6×	206	7.3k
Robert L. Sainburg	6.5k 1.0×	3.1k 1.3×	1.7k 0.9×	955 0.6×	593 0.6×	115	7.7k
J. Randall Flanagan	10.9k 1.6×	4.6k 1.8×	4.3k 2.3×	877 0.5×	607 0.6×	140	12.9k

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Wing, Alan M., et al.. (2023). Evidence for vibration coding of sliding tactile textures in auditory cortex. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 17. 1282566–1282566. 1 indexed citations

Luca, Massimiliano Di, et al.. (2022). Skin properties and afferent density in the deterioration of tactile spatial acuity with age. The Journal of Physiology. 601(3). 517–533. 6 indexed citations

Allen, Harriet A., et al.. (2020). Contact forces in roughness discrimination. Scientific Reports. 10(1). 5108–5108. 10 indexed citations

Pomeroy, Valerie M., Susan M. Hunter, Heidi Johansen‐Berg, et al.. (2018). Functional strength training versus movement performance therapy for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: a RCT. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5(3). 1–112. 9 indexed citations

Elliott, Mark T., et al.. (2016). Cue properties change timing strategies in group movement synchronisation. Scientific Reports. 6(1). 19439–19439. 8 indexed citations

Pastorino, Matteo, Alan M. Wing, María Teresa Arredondo, et al.. (2014). An Innovative Solution Based on Human-Computer Interaction to Support Cognitive Rehabilitation. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2 indexed citations

Koene, Ansgar, et al.. (2014). Relative importance of spatial and temporal precision for user satisfaction in human-robot object handover interactions. TECNALIA Publications (Fundación TECNALIA Research & Innovation). 19 indexed citations

Endo, Satoshi, Alan M. Wing, & R. Martyn Bracewell. (2011). Haptic and Visual Influences on Grasp Point Selection. Journal of Motor Behavior. 43(6). 427–431. 10 indexed citations

Johannsen, L., et al.. (2009). Interpersonal Light Touch Assists Balance in the Elderly. Journal of Motor Behavior. 41(5). 397–399. 32 indexed citations

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Linnell, Karina J., et al.. (2005). Action modulates object-based selection. Vision Research. 45(17). 2268–2286. 30 indexed citations

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Witney, Alice G., Alan M. Wing, Jean‐Louis Thonnard, & Allan M. Smith. (2004). The cutaneous contribution to adaptive precision grip. Trends in Neurosciences. 27(10). 637–643. 148 indexed citations

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Gilles, M. & Alan M. Wing. (2003). Age-Related Changes in Grip Force and Dynamics of Hand Movement. Journal of Motor Behavior. 35(1). 79–85. 57 indexed citations

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Wing, Alan M., Peter Desain, & W. Luke Windsor. (2001). Review of...Rhythm Perception and Production. Psychology of Music. 1 indexed citations

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Wing, Alan M.. (2000). Motor control: Mechanisms of motor equivalence in handwriting. Current Biology. 10(6). R245–R248. 73 indexed citations

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Haggard, Patrick & Alan M. Wing. (1997). On the Hand Transport Component of Prehensile Movements. Journal of Motor Behavior. 29(3). 282–287. 41 indexed citations

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Wing, Alan M. & Charles N. Woodburn. (1995). The coordination and consistency of rowers in a racing eight. Journal of Sports Sciences. 13(3). 187–197. 56 indexed citations

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Flanagan, J. Randall & Alan M. Wing. (1993). Modulation of grip force with load force during point-to-point arm movements. Experimental Brain Research. 95(1). 91–92. 289 indexed citations

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Wann, John P., Alan M. Wing, & Nils Søvik. (1991). Development of graphic skills: Research perspectives and educational implications.. Academic Press eBooks. 60 indexed citations

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Galen, Gerard P. van, Arnold J.W.M. Thomassen, & Alan M. Wing. (1991). Handwriting: A movement theme. Human Movement Science. 10(2-3). 163–164. 5 indexed citations

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Wing, Alan M.. (1979). Variability in Handwritten Characters.. Visible Language. 13(3). 17 indexed citations

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