研究领域：

行为科学研究方法，认知能力与技能行为，实验心理，大脑神经系统对行为控制和学习的关系，老人行为，老人智慧障碍痴呆的行为诊断和治疗, 帕金森行为控制，心理健康。

主持科研项目及人才计划项目：

1.深圳市基础研究自由探索项目，JCYJ20170302143406192，通过下肢功能训练提高老年人认知和行走功能，2017/05-2019/05，30万。

2.深圳市“孔雀计划” B 类人才，行为科学和认知老化研究, 2014/12-2019/12，500 万。

研究文章：

专著一本 (第二作者) (2010). 著作章节六篇(第一作者四篇)。到2019年6月，SCI论文57篇 （其中25篇文章既是第一作者也是通讯作者 -占44%，29篇文章是通讯作者-占51%， 3篇文章是普通作者)

专著：

1. Payne, V. G., Yan, J. H., & Martin, B. (2010). Human motor development in individuals with and without disabilities. Nova Science Publishers.

著作章节：

　　1. Chan, J.S.Y., Yan, J.H.,* & Payne, V.G. (2013). Cognitive training enhances motor performance and learning. Motor Behavior and Control: New Research. Nova Publisher: New York.

　　2. Thomas, J. R., Thomas, K. T., & Yan, J. H. (2008). Measuring growth and motor development. In G. Payne & P. Geng. (Eds.), Introduction to human motor development. Beijing, China: People’s Education Press.

　　3. Yan, J. H.,* Abernethy, B., & Thomas, J. R. (2008). Developmental and biomechanical characteristics of motor skill learning. In Bartlett, R., & Hong, Y.L. (Eds.), Routledge handbook of biomechanics and human movement science (pp 565-580). Routledge Press.

　　4. Yan, J. H.* (2005). Effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on children’s motor control. In M.P. Larimer (Ed.), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) research developments (pp 143-156). Nova Publishers.

　　5. Yan, J.H.,* Thomas, J.R., & Payne, G.V. (2002). How children and seniors differ from adults in controlling rapid aiming arm movements. In J.E. Clark & J. Humphrey (Eds), Motor development: Research and reviews (vol. 2, pp 191-217). Reston, VA: NASPE.

　　6. Yan, J.H.* (2002). Variable Practice Improves Children's Motor Skill Acquisition: Implications for Physical Education. In C.G. Johnson (Eds). Western College Physical Education Society Monograph Series (vol. 12, pp.1-7).

英文论文(SCI/SSCI)：

　　1. Chan, J.S.Y., Deng, K.F., Wu, J.M., & Yan, J.H.* (2019). Effects of Meditation and Mind-Body Exercises on Older Adults' Cognitive Performance: A Meta-analysis. The Gerontologist, Vol. XX, No. XX, 1–9. doi:10.1093/geront/gnz022.

　　2. Wu, J.M., Chan, J.S.Y., & Yan, J.H.* (2019). Movement segmentation and visual perturbation increase developmental differences in motor control and learning. Developmental Science, 2019; e12789.

　　3. Chan J.S.Y., Jin Y., Luo Y. & Yan J.H.* (2018). Dysfunctional preparatory processes in hazardous drinkers: An ERP study, Alcohol, 77, 71-77.

　　4. Chan, J.S.Y., Liu, G.M., Liang, D.X., Deng, K.F., Wu, J.M., & Yan, J.H.* (2018). Therapeutic benefits of physical activity on mood: A systematic review on the effects of exercise intensity, duration, and modality. The Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied. doi: 10.1080/00223980.2018.1470487M

　　5. Chan, J.S.Y, & Yan, J.H.* (2018). Age-Related Changes in Field Dependence–Independence and Implications for Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Review. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1, 1-17.

　　6. Chan, J.S.Y, Liang, D.X., Deng, K.F., Wu, J.M., Cai, L.Y., & Yan, J.H.* (2018). Broad impairment of executive functions in Patients with Parkinson’s disease: A Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychiatry , 8(2), 625–643.

　　7. Yan, J.H. * (2017). Children benefit differently from night- and day-time sleep in motor learning. Human Movement Science, 54, 297–307.

　　8. Wang, J.F*., Liu, L., Q. W, Yang, Zhang, J.P., & Yan, J.H.* (2017). The implicit need for power predicts recognition memory for anger faces: An electrophysiological study. Personality and Individual Differences, 109, 207-214.

　　9. Chan, J.S.Y, Wang, Y.F., Yan. J.H*., & Chen, H.F. (2016). Developmental implications of children’s brain networks and learning. Reviews in the Neurosciences, DOI 10.1515/revneuro-2016-0007

　　10. Wang, C.M., Chan, J.S.Y., Ren, L.J., & Yan, J. H.* (2016). Obesity reduces cognitive and motor functions across the lifespan.Neural Plasticity, 1-13. ID 2473081

　　11. Wang, Y. F., Long, Z.L., Cui, Q., Liu, F., Jing, X. J., Chen, H., Guo, X. N., Yan, J.H.*, Chen, H. F. (2015). Low frequency steady-state brain responses modulate large scale functional networks in a frequency-specific means. Human Brain Mapping. DOI: 10.1002/hbm.23037.

　　12. Ren, J., Guo, W., Yan, J.H.*, Liu, G. M., & Jia, F. J. (2015). Practice and nap schedules modulate children’s motor learning. Developmental Psychobiology, 58, 107–119.

　　13. Wang, Y.F., Dai, G.S., Liu, F., Long, Z.L., Yan, J.H.*, & Chen, H.F*. (2015). Steady-state BOLD response to higher-order cognition modulates low-frequency neural oscillations. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 27:12, 2406–2415.

　　14. Wu, Q.F., Chan, J.S.Y., & Yan, J.H.* (2015). Mild cognitive impairment affects motor control and skill learning. Reviews in the Neurosciences, 20, 1–21.

　　15. Chan, J.S.Y., Wu, Q.F., Liang, D.X., & Yan, J.H.* (2015). Visuospatial working memory training facilitates visually-aided explicit sequence learning. Acta Psychologica, 161, 145–153.

　　16. Chan, J.S.Y., Luo, Y.J*., Yan, J.H.*, Cai, L.Y., & Peng, K.P. (2015). Children’s age modulates the effect of part and whole practice in motor learning. Human Movement Science, 42, 261-272.

　　17. Wang, Y., Jing, X., Liu, F., Li, M., Long, Z., Yan, J. H.*, & Chen, H*. (2015). Reliable attention network scores and mutually inhibited inter-network relationships revealed by mixed design and non-orthogonal method. Scientific Reports, 5, 10251.

　　18. Wang, Y.F., Liu, F, Long, Z.L., Duan, X.J., Cui, Q., Yan, J.H.*, & Chen H.F*. (2014). Steady-state BOLD response modulates low frequency neural oscillations. Scientific Report, 4, 7376 | DOI: 10.1038/srep07376

　　19. Liu, G.M., Chan, J.S.Y., Chen, D.P., Peng, K.P., Qin, C.B., & Yan, J.H.* (2014). Visuomotor control in continuous response time task across lifespan. Perceptual & Motor Skills: Motor Skills & Ergonomics, 119, 1, 169-182.

　　20. Liu, Y., & Chan, J.S.Y., & Yan, J.H.* (2014). Neuropsychological mechanisms of falls in older adults. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 6: 64. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2014.00064

　　21. Wang, J.F., Liu, L., & Yan, J.H.* (2014). Implicit power motive effects on the ERP processing of emotional intensity in anger faces. Journal of Research in Personality, 50, 90-97.

　　22. Cai, L., Chan, J.S.Y., Yan, J.H.,* & Peng, K. (2014). Brain plasticity and motor practice in cognitive aging. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 6: 31. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2014.00031.

　　23. Chan, J.S.Y., Yan, J.H.,* & Payne, V. G. (2013). The impact of obesity and exercise on cognitive aging. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 5: 97. doi: 10.3389

　　24. Kisiel-Sajewicz, K., Siemionow, V., Seyidova-Khoshknabi, D., Davis, M.P., Wyant, A., Ranganathan, V.K., Walsh, D., Yan, J.H.,* Hou, J., & Yue, G.H. (2013). Myoelectrical manifestation of fatigue less prominent in patients with cancer related fatigue. PLOs One. 31: 8(12): e83636. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083636.

　　25. Liu, Y., Cao, C.M., Yan, J.H.* (2013). Functional aging impairs the role of feedback in motor learning. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 13, 849-859.

　　26. Ren, J., Wu, Y.D., Chan, J.S.Y., Yan, J.H.* (2013). Cognitive aging affects motor performance and learning. Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 13, 19–27

　　27. Chen, D.D., Pei, L., Chan, J.S.Y., & Yan, J.H. * (2012). Transfer effects of manipulating temporal constraints on learning a two-choice reaction time task with low stimulus-response compatibility. Perceptual & Motor Skills, 115, 415-426.

　　28. Li, H.T., Cheung, S-Y., Chan, J.S.Y., & Yan, J.H.* (2012). Inhibitory control differentiates rare target search in children. Perceptual & Motor Skill, 114, 339-351.

　　29. Jiang, Z., Wang, X.F., Kisiel-Sajewicz, K., Yan, J.H.,* & Yue, G.H. (2012). Strengthened functional connectivity in the brain during muscle fatigue. NeuroImage, 60, 728-737.

　　30. Chan, J.S.Y., Wong, A.C.N., Liu, Y., Yu, J., Yan, J.H.* (2011). Fencing expertise and physical fitness enhance action inhibition. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 12, 509-514.

　　31. Yan, J.H.,* Li, H., & Liao, Y. (2010). Developmental motor function plays a key role in visual search. Developmental Psychobiology, 5, 505-512.

　　32. Yan, J.H.* (2010). Cognitive styles afefct choise response time and accuracy. Personality and Individual Differences, 48, 747-751.

　　33. Yuan, J.J., Luo, Y.J., Yan, J.H., Meng, X.X., Yu, F.Q., & Li, H. (2009). Neural correlates of the females’ susceptibility to negative emotions: An insight into gender-related prevalence of affective disturbances. Human Brain Mapping, 30, 3676-3686.

　　34. Yan, J.H.,* & Zhou, C.L. (2009). Effects of motor practice on cognitive disorders in older adults. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 6 (2), 67-74.

　　35. Yan, J.H.,* Abernethy., B., & Li, X.J. (2009). The effects of aging and cognitive impairment on on- and off-line motor learning. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 24, 200-212.

　　36. Yan, J.H.,* Rountree, S., Massman, P., Doody, R., & Li, H (2008). Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment deteriorate fine movement control. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 42, 1203-1212.

　　37. Yan, J.H.,* & Dick, M. B. (2006). Practice effects on motor control in healthy seniors and patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 13, 1-26.

　　38. Yan, J.H.,* Rodriguez, W., & Thomas, J. R. (2005). Does data normality change as a function of practice? Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76, 494-499.

　　39. Yan, J.H.,* & McCullagh, P. (2004). Cultural influence on children’s motivation of participation in physical activity. Journal of Sport Behavior, 27, 1-13.

　　40. Yan, J.H.,* & Jevas, S. (2004). Developmental skills in young girls’ underarm throwing. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 99, 39-47.

　　41. Christensen, C.L., Payne, V.G., Wughalter, E.H., Yan, J.H., & Henehan, M. (2003). Effects of varying levels of physical activity on VO2 and psychomotor function of older men. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 74, 136-142.

　　42. Yan, J.H.,* Thomas, K.T., Stelmach, G.E., & Thomas, J.R. (2003). Developmental differences in children’s ballistic aiming movements of the arm. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 96, 589-598.

　　43. Yan, J.H.,* & Thomas, J.R. (2002). Arm movement control: Differences between children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 73, 10-18.

　　44. Yan, J.H.,* & Downing, J.H. (2001). Effects of aging, grip span, and grip style on hand strength. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 72, 68-74.

　　45. Yan, J.H.* (2000). The effects of aging on linear and curvilinear arm movement control. Experimental Aging Research, 26, 393-407.

　　46. Yan, J.H.,* Hinrichs, R.N., Payne, V.G., & Thomas, J.R. (2000). Normalized jerk: A measure to capture developmental characteristics of young girls’ overarm throwing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 16, 196-202.

　　47. Yan, J.H.,* Payne., V.G., & Thomas, J.R. (2000). Developmental kinematics of young females’ overarm throwing. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 71, 92-98.

　　48. Yan, J.H.,* Thomas, J.R., Stelmach, G.E. & Thomas, K.T. (2000). Developmental features of rapid aiming arm movements across the lifespan. Journal of Motor Behavior, 32, 121-140.

　　49. Thomas, J.R., Yan, J.H., & Stelmach, G.E. (2000). Movement characteristics change as a function of practice in children and adults. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 75, 228-244.

　　50. Yan, J.H.* (1999). Tai Chi practice reduces movement force variability for seniors. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 54A, 12, M629-M634.

　　51. Yan, J.H.,* & Downing, J.H. (1998). Tai Chi: An alternative exercise form for seniors. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 6, 363-375.

　　52. Yan, J.H.,* Thomas, J.R., & Downing, J.H. (1998). Meta-analysis of the influence of locomotion on spatial performance. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 87, 67-82.

　　53. Yan, J.H.* (1998). Tai Chi practice improves senior citizens’ balance and arm movement control. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 6, 271-284.

　　54. Yan, J.H.,* Thomas, J.R., & Thomas, K.T. (1998). Practice variability facilitates children’s motor skill acquisition: A quantitative review. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 69, 210-215.

　　55. Yan, J.H.,* & Thomas, J.R., & Stelmach, G.E. (1998). Aging and rapid aiming arm control. Experimental Aging Research, 24, 55-69.

　　56. Yan, J.H.* (1995). The fitness and health benefits of Tai Chi. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, (November/December), 61-63.

　　57. Yan, J.H.,* & Thomas, J.R. (1995). Parents’ assessment of physical activity in American and Chinese children. Journal of Comparative Physical Education and Sports, 17, 38-49.

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　　1. 吴嘉敏, 邓颖怡, 魏楚倩, 严进洪*. (2018). 蛋白同化雄性激素类固醇对青少年大脑功能的影响. 生理学报. （第三次审稿）

　　吴嘉敏, 邓侃锋, 陈承宇, 邓颖怡, 严进洪*. 从发展学的角度看中外青少年运动员的几组