Publications

SCI(E) Refereed Articles (link to pubmed & rg)

1. Ko, D. K. & *Kang, N. (2024). Aging impairs unimanual and bimanual hand-grip force control capabilities. Applied Sciences. 13, 13198. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219 *Corresponding Author

2. Choi, S., Kim, R.,  Kang, N., Byun, K., Park, K., & Jun J. S. (2024). Associations of orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic intolerance with domain-specific cognitive decline in patients with early Parkinson Disease: an 8-year follow-up. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 25(5), 866-870. IF = 7.6; 5Y-IF = 6.9

3. Kim, R., Choi, S. Kang, N., Park, K., Shin, H, Lee, H, Jun, J. S., Jeon, B., & Byun, K. (2024). Effects of high-intensity training and moderate-intensity continuous training on non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized pilot trial. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. IF = 11.0; 5Y-IF = 10.7

4. Lee, H., Lee, T. L., & *Kang, N. (2024). Effects of visual feedback and force level on bilateral ankle-dorsiflexion force control. Neuroscience Letters. 824, 137671. IF = 2.5; 5Y-IF = 2.8 *Corresponding Author 

5. Lee, J. H., Lee, H., Kim, H. J., Kim, R. K., Lee, T. L., Ko, D. K., Lee, H., & *Kang, N. (2024). Resistance band training with functional electrical stimulation improves force control capabilities in older adults: a preliminary study. EXCLI Journal. 23, 130-142.. IF = 4.6; 5Y-IF = 4.4 * Corresponding Author

6. Lee, T. L., Ko, D. K., & *Kang, N. (2024). Advanced force coordination of lower extremities during visuomotor control task in soccer players. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. In-press. IF = 2.2; 5Y-IF = 2.6 *Corresponding Author

7. Lee, H., Kim, R. K., Chae, W. S., & *Kang, N. (2023). Compression sportswear improves speed, endurance, and functional motor performances: a meta-analysis. Applied Sciences. 13, 13198. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219 *Co-corresponding Author

8. Choi, S., Kim, R., Kang, N., Byun, K., Park, K., & Jeon, B. (2023). Association of orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic intolerance with domin-specific cognitive decline in patients with early Parkinson Disease: an 8-year follow-up. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. IF = 7.6; 5Y-IF = 6.9

9. Kim, R., Lee, T. L., Lee, H., Ko, D. K., Lee, J. H., Shin, H., Lim, D., Jun, J. S., Byun, K., Park, K., Jeon, B., & *Kang, N. (2023). Effects of physical exercise interventions on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 117, 105908. IF = 4.1; 5Y-IF = 4.4  *Corresponding Author

10. Kim, R., Choi, S., Kang, N., Park, K., Shin, H., Lee, H., Lee, H., Jun, B., & Byun, K. (2023). Effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on sarcopenia-related parameters in participants with Parkinson's disease: a 24-week randomized pilot trial substudy. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 117, 105901. IF = 4.1; 5Y-IF = 4.4

11. Kang, N. (2023). Increased cerebellar gray matter volume in athletes: a voxel-wise coordinate-based meta-analysis. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 94, 597-608. IF = 2.500; 5Y-IF = 3.376

12. Lee, H., Lee, J. H., Hwang, M. H., & *Kang, N. (2023). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves cardiovascular autonomic nervous system control: A meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. 339(15), 443-453. IF = 6.6; 5Y-IF = 6.3 *Corresponding Author

13. Kim, R., Kang, N., Byun, K., Park, K., & Jun, J. S. (2023). Prognostic significance of peripheral neutrophils and lymphocytes in early untreated Parkinson's disease: an 8-year follow-up study. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. IF = 11.0; 5Y-IF = 10.7

14. Lee, H., Lee, J. H., Lee, T. L., Ko, D. K., & *Kang, N. (2023). Dual-hemisphere anodal transcranial direct current stimulation improves bilateral motor synergies. Frontiers in Psychology. 14, 1211034. IF = 4.232; 5Y-IF = 4.426 *Corresponding Author

15. Kim, R. K., *Kang, N., Desai, Z., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2023). A meta-analysis on dual protocols for chronic stroke motor recovery: robotic training and tDCS. Applied Sciences. 13, 1992. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219 *Co-first author

16. Kim, R., Lee, T. L., Lee, H., Ko, D. K., Jeon, B., & *Kang, N. (2023). Effects of exercise on depressive symptoms in patients with Parkinson's Disease. Neurology. 100(4), e377-e387. IF = 12.258; 5Y-IF = 11.786 *Corresponding Author

17. Lee, J. H. & *Kang, N. (2023). Altered bimanual kinetic and kinematic motor control capabilities in older women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. IF = 4.614; 5Y-IF = 4.799 *Corresponding Author

18. Kim, R., Choi, S., Byun, K., Kang, N., Suh, Y. J., Jun, J. S., & Jeon, B. (2023). Association of early weight change with cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson Disease. Neurology. 100(2), e232-e241. IF = 12.258; 5Y-IF = 11.786

19. Lee, T. L., Lee, H., & *Kang, N. (2023). A meta-analysis showing improved cognitive performance in healthy young adults with transcranial alternative current stimulation. npj Science of Learning. 8(1), 1. IF = 5.513 *Corresponding Author

20. Lee, J. H. & *Kang, N. (2023). Transcranial direct current stimulation influences repetitive bimanual force control and interlimb force coordination. Experimental Brain Research. 241(1), 313-323. IF = 2.064; 5Y-IF = 2.193 *Corresponding Author

21. Lee, T. L., Lee, H., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2022). Higer visual gain contributions to bilateral motor synergies and force control. Scientific Reports. 12. 18271. IF = 4.997; 5Y-IF =5.516 *Corresponding Author

22. Lee, H., Park, Y. M., & *Kang, N. (2022). Unimanual hand force control impairments in older women. EXCLI Journal. 21, 1231-1244. IF = 4.022; 5Y-IF = 4.606 * Corresponding Author

23. Jeon, K., Kim, K. & *Kang, N. (2022). Leg stiffness control in individuals with mechanical and functional ankle disability during a single-leg drop landing movement. Sports Biomechanics. 21(9), 1093-1106. IF = 2.896; 5Y-IF = 3.024  * Corresponding Author

24. Kang, N., Ko, D. K., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2022). Bimanual motor impairments in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. EXCLI Journal. 21, 1068-1083. IF = 4.022; 5Y-IF = 4.606

25. Kang, N. (2022). Special issue of new trends in neuromechanics and motor rehabilitaiton. Applied Sciences. 12(15) 7902. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219

26. Lee, H. K., Kim, H. J., Kim, S. B., & *Kang, N. (2022). A review and meta-analysis of interactive metronome training: positive effects for motor functioning. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 129(5), 1614-1634. IF = 2.212; 5Y-IF = 2.117 *Corresponding Author

27. Kim, C., Yeom, S., Ahn, S., Kang, N., Park, K., & Jeon, K. (2022). Effects of patellofemoral pain syndrome on changes in dynamic postural stability during landing in adult women., Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 2022, 7452229. IF = 1.781; 5Y-IF = 1.951

28. Kang, N. (2022). Low-frequency oscillations and force control capabilities as a function of force level in older women. Applied Sciences. 12(4) 1812. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219

29. Cauraugh, J. H. & Kang, N. (2021). Bimanual movements and chronic stroke rehabilitation: looking back and looking forward. Applied Sciences. 11(22), 10858. IF = 2.474; 5Y-IF =2.458

30. Kim, R. K. Park, C. E., Jeon, K., Park, K. W., & *Kang, N. (2021). Different unilateral force control strategies between athletes and non-athletes. Journal of Biomechanics.  129, 110830. IF = 2.712; 5Y-IF =3.123 *Corresponding Author

31. Kim, H. J., Lee, J. H., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2021). Visual feedback improves bimanual force control performances at planning and execution levels. Scientific Reports. 11(1), 21149. IF = 4.379; 5Y-IF =5.133 *Corresponding Author

32. Kim, J. S., Hwang, M. H., & *Kang, N. (2021). Bilateral Deficits during Maximal Grip Force Production in Late Postmenopausal Women. Applied Sciences. 11(18), 8426. IF = 2.474; 5Y-IF =2.458 *Corresponding Author    

33. Lee, J. H., Lee, T. L., & *Kang, N. (2021). Transcranial direct current stimulation decreased cognitive-related reaction time in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Review. 70, 101377. IF = 10.616; 5Y-IF =10.404 *Corresponding Author & Honorable Korean People Article, selected by Biology Research Information Center

34. Park, C. E., Kang, N., Jeon, K., & Park, K. W. (2021). Quantifying the dynamic stability of gait patterns in people with hallux valgus. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 10, 5543704. IF = 1.141; 5Y-IF =1.370

35. Kim, M., Lee, D, Kang, N., & Hwang, M. H. (2021). Effect of limb-specific resistance training on central and peripheral artery stiffness in young adults: a pilot study. Applied Sciences. IF = 2.474; 5Y-IF =2.458

36. Kim, H. J. & *Kang, N. (2021). Bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation attenuated alcohol addictive behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry. 108, 110160. IF = 4.361; 5Y-IF = 4.130 *Corresponding Author

37. Lee, J. H. & *Kang, N. (2020). Effects of online-bandwidth visual feedback on unimanual force control capabilities. PLoS One. 16(9), e0238367. IF = 2.740; 5Y-IF = 3.226 *Corresponding Author

38. Kim, H. J., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2020). Transient changes in paretic and non-paretic isometric force control during bimanual submaximal and maximal contractions. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 17(1), 64. IF = 3.582; 5Y-IF = 4.632 *Corresponding Author

39. Kim, R. K.  & *Kang, N. (2020). Bimanual coordination function between the paretic and non-paretic arms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 29(2), 104544. IF = 1.598; 5Y-IF = 1.716 * Corresponding Author 

40. *Kang, N., Lee, R. D., Lee, J. H., & Hwang, M. H. (2020). Functional balance and postural control improvements in patients with stroke after non-invasive brain stimulation: a meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 101, 141-153. IF = 3.077; 5Y-IF = 3.625  * Corresponding Author

41. Kang, N., Krehbiel, L. M., Aziz, C., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2019). Age-related changes in bilateral synergies and force coordination. BMC Geriatrics. 19, 287. IF = 2.818; 5Y-IF = 3.458

42. Kang, N. (2020). Quantitative evidence of pathological tremor suppression after functional electrical stimulation. Iranian Journal of Public Health, IF = 1.053; 5Y-IF = 1.132 

43. *Kang, N. Kim, R. K., & Kim, H. J. (2019). The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on symptoms of nicotine dependence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Addictive Behaviors. 96, 133-139. IF = 2.963; 5Y-IF = 3.325 * Corresponding Author

44. Lee, H. K., Ahn, S., Shin, Y., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2019). Does transcranial direct current stimulation improve functional locomotion in people with PD? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 16, 84. IF = 3.582; 5Y-IF = 4.632 * Corresponding Author

45. Raffegeau, T. E., Krehbiel, L. M., Kang, N., Thijs, F. J., Altmann, L. J., Cauraugh, J. H., & Hass, C. J. (2019). A meta-analysis: Parkinson’s disease and dual-task walking. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. 62, 28-35. IF = 4.360; 5Y-IF = 4.372

46. Wong, J., Cauraugh, J. H., Ho, K. W. D., Broderick, M., Ramirez-Zamora, A., Shukla, A. W., Wilson, A., de Bie, R. M. A., Weaver, F. M., Kang, N., & Okun, M. (2018). STN and GPi deep brain stimulation for treatment of tremor in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. 58, 56-62. IF = 4.721; 5Y-IF = 4.855

47. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2019). A comment on postural stability improvement in older adults with high fall risk after anodal tDCS on primary motor cortex versus cerebellar stimulation. Brain Stimulation, 12, 367-368. IF = 6.120; 5Y-IF = 5.896

48. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Right hemisphere contributions to bilateral force control in chronic stroke: a preliminary report. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 27(11), 3218-3223. IF = 1.598; 5Y-IF = 1.716

49. Kang, N., Weingart, A., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Transcranial direct current stimulation and suppression of contralateral primary motor cortex: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Injury. 32(9), 1063-1070. IF = 2.061; 5Y-IF = 2.444

50. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Bilateral movements increase sustained extensor force in the paretic arm. Disability and Rehabilitation. 40(8), 912-916. IF = 1.919; 5Y-IF = 2.078

51. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Coherence and interlimb force control: effects of visual gain. Neuroscience Letters. 668, 86-91. IF = 2.107; 5Y-IF = 2.082

52. Archer, D. B., Kang, N., Misra, G., Marble, S., Patten, C., & Coombes, S. A. (2018). Visual feedback alters force control and functional activity in the visuomotor network after stroke. NeuroImage-Clinical. 17, 505-517. IF = 3.587; 5Y-IF = 3.981

53. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2017). Does non-invasive brain stimulation reduce essential tremor? a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 12(9), e0185462. IF = 2.806; 5Y-IF = 3.394

54. Krehbiel, L. M., Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2017). Age-related difference in bimanual movements: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Experimental Gerontology. 98, 199-206. IF = 3.340; 5Y-IF = 3.491

55. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2017). Bilateral synergies as an index of force coordination in chronic stroke. Experimental Brain Research. 235(5), 1501-1509. IF = 2.057; 5Y-IF = 2.368

56. Kang, N., Christou, E. A., Burciu, R. G., Chung, J. W., DeSimone, J., Ofori, E., Ashizawa, T., Subramony, S. H., & Vaillancourt, E. D. (2017). Sensory and motor cortex function contributes to symptom severity in spinocerebellar ataxia type 6. Brain Structure and Function. 222, 1039-1052. IF = 5.811; 5Y-IF = 6.803

57. Kang, N., Summers, J. J., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2016). Non-invasive brain stimulation improves paretic limb force production: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Stimulation. 9, 662-670. IF = 4.793; 5Y-IF = 5.274

58. Roper, J. A., Kang, N., Ben, J., Cauraugh, J. H., Okun, M. S., & Hass, C. J. (2016). Deep brain stimulation improves gait speed in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology. 263, 1195-1203. IF = 3.408; 5Y-IF = 3.349

59. *Kang, N., Summers, J. J., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2016). Transcranial direct current stimulation facilitates motor learning post stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. 87, 345-355. IF = 6.431; 5Y-IF = 5.577            *Editor’s Choice, selected by Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

60. Summer, J. J., Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2016). Does transcranial direct current stimulation enhance cognitive and motor Learning? A meta-analysis and systematic review. Ageing Research Reviews. 25, 42-54. IF = 7.526; 5Y-IF = 7.328

61. Bhullar, A., Kang, N., Idica, J., Christou, E. A., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Increased visual feedback improves bimanual force coordination. Neuroscience Letters. 608, 23-27. IF = 2.030; 5Y-IF = 2.169

62. *Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Force control in chronic stroke. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 52, 38-48. IF = 10.284; 5Y-IF = 11.075 *Honorable Korean People Article, selected by Biology Research Information Center

63. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Bimanual force variability in chronic stroke: with and without visual information. Neuroscience Letters. 587, 41-45. IF = 2.055; 5Y-IF = 2.201

64. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Paretic hand unimanual force control: improved submaximal force production and regularity. Neuroscience Research. 94, 79-86. IF = 2.145; 5Y-IF = 2.256

65. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Bimanual force variability and chronic stroke: asymmetrical hand control. PLoS One. 9(7), e101817. IF = 3.730; 5Y-IF = 4.244

66. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Force frequency structure below 1 Hz in chronic stroke: paretic arm recovery. Brain Research. 1569, 32-40. IF = 2.879; 5Y-IF = 2.892

67. Kang, N., Idica, J., Bhullar, A., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Motor recovery patterns in arm muscles: coupled bilateral training and neuromuscular stimulation. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 11(1), 57. IF = 2.567; 5Y-IF = 3.259

68. Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Force control improvements in chronic stroke: bimanual coordination and synergy evidence after coupled bimanual movement training. Experimental Brain Research. 232(2), 503-513. IF = 2.221; 5Y-IF = 2.364