Publications

Open Science icons:

: Open Data
: Open Code
: preregistered (sometimes partially)
or : Preprint version

Collaboration icons:

: Work from the laboratory
: Collaboration within KU Leuven
: International collaboration

library(yaml)
source("pub_dedup.R")  # groups preprint/published versions of the same paper

# ── Load data ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
# pubs_cache.rds is generated by update_pubs.R (fetches from ORCID + CrossRef).
# open_science.yml is maintained manually and updated via the Shiny gadget.
# same_papers.yml stores your answers about similar titles (see pub_dedup.R).
# config.yml provides the PDF base URL and lab head name.
pubs_list <- readRDS("pubs_cache.rds")
# Keep one entry per paper: the published version when it exists. Hidden
# versions are attached to it (p$preprints) so a preprint link can be shown.
pubs      <- deduplicate_publications(pubs_list, load_decisions("same_papers.yml"))
pubs      <- pubs[order(sapply(pubs, `[[`, "year"), decreasing = TRUE)]

os_list   <- yaml.load_file("open_science.yml")
os_by_doi <- setNames(os_list, sapply(os_list, function(e) tolower(e$doi)))

cfg      <- yaml.load_file("config.yml")
PDF_BASE <- cfg$pdf_base_url

# ── Helper functions ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

# Converts a DOI to the PDF filename convention used in PubFile/:
# dots replaced by underscores, slashes by hyphens, .pdf appended.
doi_to_filename <- function(doi) {
  paste0(gsub("/", "-", gsub("\\.", "_", doi)), ".pdf")
}

# Detects any author name containing "Xivry" (handles all CrossRef/OpenAlex
# variants such as "de Xivry JJOD", "Orban de Xivry Jean-Jacques", etc.)
# and replaces it with the standardized bold name.
normalize_lab_head <- function(author) {
  if (grepl("Xivry", author, ignore.case = TRUE))
    return("__Orban de Xivry, JJ__")
  author
}

# Picks the academicons icon matching the preprint server of a DOI.
preprint_icon <- function(doi) {
  icon <- if (startsWith(doi, "10.31234/")) "ai-psyarxiv" else "ai-biorxiv"
  paste0("<i style='color: #211f1f;' class='ai ", icon, " ai-2x'></i>")
}

# Builds one line per hidden preprint version of a paper, with a link, e.g.
# "[bioRxiv icon] Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2023.08.30.555501".
# Returns an empty vector when the paper has no preprint version.
render_preprint_links <- function(preprints) {
  vapply(preprints, function(pre) {
    paste0(preprint_icon(pre$doi), " Preprint (", pre$journal, "): ",
           "<a href='https://doi.org/", pre$doi, "'>", pre$doi, "</a>")
  }, character(1))
}

# Finds the open_science.yml entry of a paper. If the version shown has no
# entry, falls back to the entry of one of its hidden versions (e.g. the
# preprint), so that open data/code icons are not lost.
find_os_entry <- function(p) {
  for (doi in c(p$doi, sapply(p$other_versions, `[[`, "doi"))) {
    entry <- os_by_doi[[tolower(doi)]]
    if (!is.null(entry)) return(entry)
  }
  NULL
}

# Builds the open science note HTML for one publication from its
# open_science.yml entry and its preprint versions.
# Returns NULL if there is nothing to display.
render_os_note <- function(entry, preprint_links = character()) {
  if (is.null(entry)) entry <- list()
  parts <- character()
  if (!is.null(entry$open_data) && nzchar(entry$open_data))
    parts <- c(parts, paste0(fa("square-poll-vertical", fill = "#0f6cd6", height = "2em", width = "2em"), " data: ", entry$open_data))
  if (!is.null(entry$open_code) && nzchar(entry$open_code))
    parts <- c(parts, paste0(fa("github", fill = "#211f1f", height = "2em", width = "2em"), " code: ", entry$open_code))
  if (!is.null(entry$preregistration) && nzchar(entry$preregistration))
    parts <- c(parts, paste0(fa("square-check", fill = "#db271a", height = "2em", width = "2em", prefer_type = "solid"), " preregistration: ", entry$preregistration))
  if (length(preprint_links) > 0) {
    # A preprint version was found: show it with a link (replaces the
    # plain "Preprint" icon from the preprint/psyarxiv flags)
    parts <- c(parts, preprint_links)
  } else {
    if (isTRUE(entry$preprint))
      parts <- c(parts, "<i style='color: #211f1f;' class='ai ai-biorxiv ai-2x'></i> Preprint")
    if (isTRUE(entry$psyarxiv))
      parts <- c(parts, "<i style='color: #211f1f;' class='ai ai-psyarxiv ai-2x'></i> Preprint")
  }
  for (collab in entry$collaboration) {
    collab_text <- switch(collab,
      laboratory    = paste(fa("location-dot",     fill = "#db271a", height = "2em", width = "1.5em"), "work from the laboratory"),
      KULeuven      = paste(fa("building-columns", fill = "#52BDEC", height = "2em", width = "2em"),   "work with colleagues from KU Leuven"),
      international = paste(fa("globe",            fill = "#228B22", height = "2em", width = "2em"),   "work with Belgian/international colleagues"),
      NULL
    )
    if (!is.null(collab_text)) parts <- c(parts, collab_text)
  }
  if (length(parts) == 0) return(NULL)
  paste(parts, collapse = " <br> ")
}

# ── Render publications ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Y0 <- pubs[[1]]$year
cat(paste("##", Y0), "\n")

2026

for (i in seq_along(pubs)) {
  p <- pubs[[i]]
  if (p$year != Y0) { Y0 <- p$year; cat(paste("\n##", Y0), "\n") }

  if (i %% 2) { cat("\n<div class = 'blue'> \n") } else { cat("\n<div class = 'white'> \n") }

  cat(paste("####", p$title), "\n")

  authors_str <- paste(sapply(p$authors, normalize_lab_head), collapse = ", ")
  pdf_file    <- doi_to_filename(p$doi)
  pdf_link    <- if (file.exists(file.path("PubFile", pdf_file)))
    paste0(" File: [pdf](", PDF_BASE, pdf_file, ")") else ""

  cat(paste0(
    authors_str, " (", p$year, "). [", p$title, "](http://dx.doi.org/", p$doi, "). *",
    p$journal, "*.",
    " DOI: [", p$doi, "](http://dx.doi.org/", p$doi, ").",
    pdf_link
  ), "\n")

  note <- render_os_note(find_os_entry(p), render_preprint_links(p$preprints))
  if (!is.null(note)) cat(" <br>", note, "\n")

  cat("\n</div>\n\n")
}

Preserved cerebellar functions despite structural degeneration in older adults

de Witte, Anda, Matthijs, Anouck, Parrell, Benjamin, Mantini, Dante, Gooijers, Jolien, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2026). Preserved cerebellar functions despite structural degeneration in older adults. eLife. DOI: 10.7554/elife.109440.3. File: pdf
data: https://doi.org/10.48804/LAKCIA
code: https://doi.org/10.48804/LAKCIA
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2025.06.18.660418
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Does Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over the Primary Motor Cortex Really Enhance Motor Sequence Learning?

Kerstens, Silke, van Boekholdt, Luuk, Vanderheyden, Hans, De Smedt, Louise, Seminck, Nina, Van Bogaert, Tine, Albouy, Genevieve, King, Bradley R., Orban de Xivry, JJ, Mc Laughlin, Myles (2026). Does Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over the Primary Motor Cortex Really Enhance Motor Sequence Learning?. Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsgos.2026.100766. File: pdf

No effect of anodal high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation during motor sequence learning in older people

Kerstens, Silke, Broeder, Sanne, Gilat, Moran, Nackaerts, Evelien, Vandendoorent, Britt, Nieuwboer, Alice, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2026). No effect of anodal high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation during motor sequence learning in older people. GeroScience. DOI: 10.1007/s11357-026-02457-8. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.64898/2026.02.18.706569
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Feasibility of ROBUST: An Integrated Sensorimotor Upper Limb Therapy for People in the Chronic Phase After Stroke

Heremans, Charlotte, Martins, Inês Alves, Yang, Siqi, Gooijers, Jolien, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Verheyden, Geert (2026). Feasibility of ROBUST: An Integrated Sensorimotor Upper Limb Therapy for People in the Chronic Phase After Stroke. Brain Sciences. DOI: 10.3390/brainsci16080844.
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Mistakes matter, age doesn’t: task outcome modulates implicit motor adaptation similarly in young and older adults

Pacheco, Matheus Maia, Hermans, Pauline, Mantini, Dante, Nieuwboer, Alice, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2026). Mistakes matter, age doesn’t: task outcome modulates implicit motor adaptation similarly in young and older adults. GeroScience. DOI: 10.1007/s11357-026-02423-4. File: pdf
data: https://osf.io/rjfwq/
code: https://osf.io/rjfwq/
preregistration: osf.io/3syz5/ and osf.io/hjm76
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.64898/2026.03.11.711139
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Cerebellar function remains resilient under increased task demands in healthy adults up to 80 years but it is task-specific and independent of cerebellar structure

Matthijs, Anouck, de Witte, Anda, Mantini, Dante, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2026). Cerebellar function remains resilient under increased task demands in healthy adults up to 80 years but it is task-specific and independent of cerebellar structure. bioRxiv. DOI: 10.64898/2026.04.02.716060. File: pdf
Preprint
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Pushing the Pedals: Is Outdoor Cycling a Feasible Activity for People with Parkinson’s Disease?

Maurissens, Tim, Nieuwboer, Alice, De Groote, Friedl, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Gilat, Moran (2026). Pushing the Pedals: Is Outdoor Cycling a Feasible Activity for People with Parkinson’s Disease?. MDPI AG. DOI: 10.20944/preprints202602.1860.v1. File: pdf
Preprint
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Aging is associated with uniform structural decline across cerebellar regions while preserving topological organization and showing no relation with sensorimotor function

de Witte, Anda, Matthijs, Anouck, Nettekoven, Caroline, Gooijers, Jolien, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2026). Aging is associated with uniform structural decline across cerebellar regions while preserving topological organization and showing no relation with sensorimotor function. bioRxiv. DOI: 10.64898/2026.02.13.705695. File: pdf
Preprint
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Modeling human visuomotor adaptation with a disturbance observer framework

Sharma, Gaurav, ’t Hart, Bernard Marius, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Henriques, Denise Y.P., Broucke, Mireille E. (2026). Modeling human visuomotor adaptation with a disturbance observer framework. PLOS Computational Biology. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013937. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2025.09.01.673530
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2025

Adults up to 80 years old maintain effective movement planning when facing complex body dynamics

Matthijs, Anouck, de Witte, Anda, Mantini, Dante, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2025). Adults up to 80 years old maintain effective movement planning when facing complex body dynamics. GeroScience. DOI: 10.1007/s11357-025-02051-4. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2025.10.03.680305
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3D-printable stimulation electrodes to improve precision, reproducibility, and reliability of transcranial electric current stimulation

Kerstens, Silke, van Boekholdt, Luuk, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Mc Laughlin, Myles (2025). 3D-printable stimulation electrodes to improve precision, reproducibility, and reliability of transcranial electric current stimulation. Clinical Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2025.2110981. File: pdf
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A paradigm to study the learning of muscle activity patterns outside of the natural repertoire

Ghavampour, Ali, Emanuele, Marco, Sayyid, Shuja R., Orban de Xivry, JJ, Michaels, Jonathan A., Pruszynski, J. Andrew, Diedrichsen, Jörn (2025). A paradigm to study the learning of muscle activity patterns outside of the natural repertoire. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00088.2025. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2025.02.13.638098
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String-pulling by the common marmoset

Bertrand, Mathilde, Karkuszewski, Michael, Kersten, Rhonda, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Pruszynski, J. Andrew (2025). String-pulling by the common marmoset. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00561.2024. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2024.10.25.620352
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Not fleeting but lasting: limited influence of aging on implicit adaptative motor learning and its short-term retention

Hermans, Pauline, Vandevoorde, Koen, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2025). Not fleeting but lasting: limited influence of aging on implicit adaptative motor learning and its short-term retention. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00412.2024. File: pdf
data: https://doi.org/10.48804/KMGKLH
code: https://doi.org/10.48804/KMGKLH
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2023.08.30.555501
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A control policy can be adapted to task demands during both motor execution and motor planning

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Hardwick, Robert M. (2025). A control policy can be adapted to task demands during both motor execution and motor planning. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00410.2023. File: pdf
data: https://osf.io/8yahe
code: https://osf.io/8yahe
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2023.10.16.562495
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2024

Diversity of the nature of input and output signals in the cerebellum suggests a diversity of function

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Diedrichsen, Jörn (2024). Diversity of the nature of input and output signals in the cerebellum suggests a diversity of function. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences. DOI: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2024.101386. File: pdf
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Does somatosensory discrimination therapy alter sensorimotor upper limb function differently compared to motor therapy in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Kleeren, Lize, Mailleux, Lisa, McLean, Belinda, Elliott, Catherine, Dequeker, Griet, Van Campenhout, Anja, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Verheyden, Geert, Ortibus, Els, Klingels, Katrijn, Feys, Hilde (2024). Does somatosensory discrimination therapy alter sensorimotor upper limb function differently compared to motor therapy in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-07967-4. File: pdf
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2023

The differential effect of age on upper limb sensory processing, proprioception, and motor function

Saenen, Leen, Verheyden, Geert, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2023). The differential effect of age on upper limb sensory processing, proprioception, and motor function. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00364.2022. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2022.08.26.505430
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Aging exerts a limited influence on the perception of self-generated and externally generated touch

Timar, Lili, Job, Xavier, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Kilteni, Konstantina (2023). Aging exerts a limited influence on the perception of self-generated and externally generated touch. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00145.2023. File: pdf
preregistration: https://osf.io/8u7by
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2023.04.05.535662
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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on learning in older adults with and without Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Vandendoorent, Britt, Nackaerts, Evelien, Zoetewei, Demi, Hulzinga, Femke, Gilat, Moran, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Nieuwboer, Alice (2023). Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on learning in older adults with and without Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Brain and Cognition. DOI: 10.1016/j.bandc.2023.106073. File: pdf
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A smartphone-based tapping task as a marker of medication response in Parkinson’s disease: a proof of concept study

Broeder, Sanne, Roussos, George, De Vleeschhauwer, Joni, D’Cruz, Nicholas, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Nieuwboer, Alice (2023). A smartphone-based tapping task as a marker of medication response in Parkinson’s disease: a proof of concept study. Journal of Neural Transmission. DOI: 10.1007/s00702-023-02659-w. File: pdf
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Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances motor learning in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial

Broeder, Sanne, Vandendoorent, Britt, Hermans, Pauline, Nackaerts, Evelien, Verheyden, Geert, Meesen, Raf, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Nieuwboer, Alice (2023). Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances motor learning in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Neurology. DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11669-3. File: pdf
preregistration: https://osf.io/gk5q8/
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Beware ‘persuasive communication devices’ when writing and reading scientific articles

Corneille, Olivier, Havemann, Jo, Henderson, Emma L, IJzerman, Hans, Hussey, Ian, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Jussim, Lee, Holmes, Nicholas P, Pilacinski, Artur, Beffara, Brice, Carroll, Harriet, Outa, Nicholas Otieno, Lush, Peter, Lotter, Leon D (2023). Beware ‘persuasive communication devices’ when writing and reading scientific articles. eLife. DOI: 10.7554/elife.88654. File: pdf
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2022

Development and Validation of a Novel Robot-Based Assessment of Upper Limb Sensory Processing in Chronic Stroke

Saenen, Leen, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Verheyden, Geert (2022). Development and Validation of a Novel Robot-Based Assessment of Upper Limb Sensory Processing in Chronic Stroke. Brain Sciences. DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12081005. File: pdf
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Increased upper-limb sensory attenuation with age

Parthasharathy, Manasa, Mantini, Dante, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2022). Increased upper-limb sensory attenuation with age. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00558.2020. File: pdf
data: https://osf.io/4teb5/
code: https://osf.io/4teb5/
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2020.09.17.301739
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2021

Does proprioceptive acuity influence the extent of implicit sensorimotor adaptation in young and older adults?

Vandevoorde, Koenraad, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2021). Does proprioceptive acuity influence the extent of implicit sensorimotor adaptation in young and older adults?. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00636.2020. File: pdf
data: https://osf.io/qg3t2/
code: https://osf.io/qg3t2/
preregistration: https://osf.io/qg3t2/registrations
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2020.10.16.342295
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Lift observation conveys object weight distribution but partly enhances predictive lift planning

Rens, Guy, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Davare, Marco, van Polanen, Vonne (2021). Lift observation conveys object weight distribution but partly enhances predictive lift planning. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00374.2020. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/2020.06.21.163352
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A Synthesis of the Many Errors and Learning Processes of Visuomotor Adaptation

Morehead, J. Ryan, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2021). A Synthesis of the Many Errors and Learning Processes of Visuomotor Adaptation. bioRxiv. DOI: 10.1101/2021.03.14.435278. File: pdf
Preprint
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Validation of a smartphone embedded inertial measurement unit for measuring postural stability in older adults

De Groote, Friedl, Vandevyvere, Stefanie, Vanhevel, Florian, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2021). Validation of a smartphone embedded inertial measurement unit for measuring postural stability in older adults. Gait & Posture. DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.11.017. File: pdf
data: https://osf.io/vpd79/
code: https://osf.io/vpd79/
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2020

Motor resonance is modulated by an object’s weight distribution

Rens, Guy, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Davare, Marco, van Polanen, Vonne (2020). Motor resonance is modulated by an object’s weight distribution. bioRxiv. DOI: 10.1101/2020.10.11.335000. File: pdf
Preprint
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Why is the explicit component of motor adaptation limited in elderly adults?

Vandevoorde, Koenraad, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2020). Why is the explicit component of motor adaptation limited in elderly adults?. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00659.2019. File: pdf
data: https://osf.io/ks2j8/
code: https://osf.io/ks2j8/
preregistration: https://aspredicted.org/sv5d6.pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/753160
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Sensorimotor Expectations Bias Motor Resonance during Observation of Object Lifting: The Causal Role of pSTS

Rens, Guy, van Polanen, Vonne, Botta, Alessandro, Gann, Mareike A., Orban de Xivry, JJ, Davare, Marco (2020). Sensorimotor Expectations Bias Motor Resonance during Observation of Object Lifting: The Causal Role of pSTS. The Journal of Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.2672-19.2020. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/839712
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2019

Ten common statistical mistakes to watch out for when writing or reviewing a manuscript

Makin, Tamar R, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2019). Ten common statistical mistakes to watch out for when writing or reviewing a manuscript. eLife. DOI: 10.7554/elife.48175. File: pdf
code: https://github.com/jjodx/InferentialMistakes
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Internal model recalibration does not deteriorate with age while motor adaptation does

Vandevoorde, Koenraad, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2019). Internal model recalibration does not deteriorate with age while motor adaptation does. Neurobiology of Aging. DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2019.03.020. File: pdf
data: https://osf.io/vncce/
code: https://osf.io/vncce/
preregistration: https://aspredicted.org/bb7yp.pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/292250
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Integration of past and current visual information during eye movements in amblyopia

Deravet, Nicolas, Yüksel, Demet, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2019). Integration of past and current visual information during eye movements in amblyopia. Progress in Brain Research. DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2019.04.034. File: pdf
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2018

Robot-assisted line bisection test in virtual reality

Filbrich, Lieve, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Verfaille, Charlotte, Lefèvre, Philippe, Legrain, Valéry (2018). Robot-assisted line bisection test in virtual reality. Center for Open Science. DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/8yk4t. File: pdf
Preprint
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2017

Weighted integration of short term memory and sensory signals in the oculomotor system

Deravet, Nicolas, Blohm, Gunnar, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2017). Weighted integration of short term memory and sensory signals in the oculomotor system. bioRxiv. DOI: 10.1101/151381. File: pdf
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Two hands, one brain, and aging

Maes, Celine, Gooijers, Jolien, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Swinnen, Stephan P., Boisgontier, Matthieu P. (2017). Two hands, one brain, and aging. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2017.01.052. File: pdf
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Two Processes in Early Bimanual Motor Skill Learning

Yeganeh Doost, Maral, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Bihin, Benoît, Vandermeeren, Yves (2017). Two Processes in Early Bimanual Motor Skill Learning. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2017.00618. File: pdf
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Overlap of movement planning and movement execution reduces reaction time

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Legrain, Valéry, Lefèvre, Philippe (2017). Overlap of movement planning and movement execution reduces reaction time. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00728.2016. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/039842
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2016

Behavioral characterization of prediction and internal models in adolescents with autistic spectrum disorders

Ego, Caroline, Bonhomme, Lucie, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Da Fonseca, David, Lefèvre, Philippe, Masson, Guillaume S., Deruelle, Christine (2016). Behavioral characterization of prediction and internal models in adolescents with autistic spectrum disorders. Neuropsychologia. DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2016.08.021. File: pdf
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A switching cost for motor planning

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2016). A switching cost for motor planning. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00319.2016. File: pdf
Preprint (bioRxiv): 10.1101/047621
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Tagging motor memories with transcranial direct current stimulation allows later artificially-controlled retrieval

Nozaki, Daichi, Yokoi, Atsushi, Kimura, Takahiro, Hirashima, Masaya, Orban de Xivry, JJ (2016). Tagging motor memories with transcranial direct current stimulation allows later artificially-controlled retrieval. eLife. DOI: 10.7554/elife.15378. File: pdf
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Rhythmic arm movements are less affected than discrete ones after a stroke

Leconte, Patricia, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Stoquart, Gaëtan, Lejeune, Thierry, Ronsse, Renaud (2016). Rhythmic arm movements are less affected than discrete ones after a stroke. Experimental Brain Research. DOI: 10.1007/s00221-015-4543-y. File: pdf
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Development of internal models and predictive abilities for visual tracking during childhood

Ego, Caroline, Yüksel, Demet, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2016). Development of internal models and predictive abilities for visual tracking during childhood. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00534.2015. File: pdf
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Unconscious associative learning with conscious cues

Alamia, Andrea, Orban de Xivry, JJ, San Anton, Estibaliz, Olivier, Etienne, Cleeremans, Axel, Zenon, Alexandre (2016). Unconscious associative learning with conscious cues. Neuroscience of Consciousness. DOI: 10.1093/nc/niw016. File: pdf
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2015

Investigating Associative Learning Effects in Patients with Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease Using the Temporal Context Model

Quenon, Lisa, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Hanseeuw, Bernard, Ivanoiu, Adrian (2015). Investigating Associative Learning Effects in Patients with Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease Using the Temporal Context Model. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society. DOI: 10.1017/s1355617715000855. File: pdf
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Formation of model-free motor memories during motor adaptation depends on perturbation schedule

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2015). Formation of model-free motor memories during motor adaptation depends on perturbation schedule. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00673.2014. File: pdf
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Movement kinematics in motor sequence learning task depends on conscious intent

Oleg, Solopchuk, Andrea, Alamia, Etienne, OLIVIER, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Philippe, Lefèvre, Alexandre, Zénon (2015). Movement kinematics in motor sequence learning task depends on conscious intent. Frontiers in Neuroscience. DOI: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2015.89.00018.
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Spontaneous improvement in oculomotor function of children with cerebral palsy

Ego, Caroline, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Nassogne, Marie-Cécile, Yüksel, Demet, Lefèvre, Philippe (2015). Spontaneous improvement in oculomotor function of children with cerebral palsy. Research in Developmental Disabilities. DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.10.025. File: pdf
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2014

Electrifying the motor engram: effects of tDCS on motor learning and control

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Shadmehr, Reza (2014). Electrifying the motor engram: effects of tDCS on motor learning and control. Experimental Brain Research. DOI: 10.1007/s00221-014-4087-6. File: pdf
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2013

Changes in corticospinal excitability during reach adaptation in force fields

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Ahmadi-Pajouh, Mohammad Ali, Harran, Michelle D., Salimpour, Yousef, Shadmehr, Reza (2013). Changes in corticospinal excitability during reach adaptation in force fields. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00785.2012. File: pdf
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Kalman Filtering Naturally Accounts for Visually Guided and Predictive Smooth Pursuit Dynamics

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Coppe, Sébastien, Blohm, Gunnar, Lefèvre, Philippe (2013). Kalman Filtering Naturally Accounts for Visually Guided and Predictive Smooth Pursuit Dynamics. The Journal of Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.2321-13.2013. File: pdf
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The saccadic system does not compensate for the immaturity of the smooth pursuit system during visual tracking in children

Ego, Caroline, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Nassogne, Marie-Cécile, Yüksel, Demet, Lefèvre, Philippe (2013). The saccadic system does not compensate for the immaturity of the smooth pursuit system during visual tracking in children. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00981.2012. File: pdf
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Trial-to-Trial Reoptimization of Motor Behavior Due to Changes in Task Demands Is Limited

Orban de Xivry, JJ (2013). Trial-to-Trial Reoptimization of Motor Behavior Due to Changes in Task Demands Is Limited. PLoS ONE. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0066013. File: pdf
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2012

Dramatic impairment of prediction due to frontal lobe degeneration

Coppe, Sébastien, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Yüksel, Demet, Ivanoiu, Adrian, Lefèvre, Philippe (2012). Dramatic impairment of prediction due to frontal lobe degeneration. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00582.2012. File: pdf
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2011

Contributions of the Motor Cortex to Adaptive Control of Reaching Depend on the Perturbation Schedule

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Criscimagna-Hemminger, S. E., Shadmehr, R. (2011). Contributions of the Motor Cortex to Adaptive Control of Reaching Depend on the Perturbation Schedule. Cerebral Cortex. DOI: 10.1093/cercor/bhq192. File: pdf
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Dissociating the Roles of the Cerebellum and Motor Cortex during Adaptive Learning: The Motor Cortex Retains What the Cerebellum Learns

Galea, J. M., Vazquez, A., Pasricha, N., Orban de Xivry, JJ, Celnik, P. (2011). Dissociating the Roles of the Cerebellum and Motor Cortex during Adaptive Learning: The Motor Cortex Retains What the Cerebellum Learns. Cerebral Cortex. DOI: 10.1093/cercor/bhq246. File: pdf
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Stimulation of the Human Motor Cortex Alters Generalization Patterns of Motor Learning

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Marko, Mollie K., Pekny, Sarah E., Pastor, Damien, Izawa, Jun, Celnik, Pablo, Shadmehr, Reza (2011). Stimulation of the Human Motor Cortex Alters Generalization Patterns of Motor Learning. The Journal of Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.0273-11.2011. File: pdf
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2010

Abnormal eye fixations on personally familiar faces following acquired prosopagnosia reveal a lack of individual holistic face perception

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Ramon, M., Lefevre, P., Rossion, B. (2010). Abnormal eye fixations on personally familiar faces following acquired prosopagnosia reveal a lack of individual holistic face perception. Journal of Vision. DOI: 10.1167/8.6.885.
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Biological motion drives perception and action

Orban de Xivry, JJ (2010). Biological motion drives perception and action. Journal of Vision. DOI: 10.1167/10.2.6. File: pdf
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Biological motion influences the visuomotor transformation for smooth pursuit eye movements

Coppe, Sébastien, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Missal, Marcus, Lefèvre, Philippe (2010). Biological motion influences the visuomotor transformation for smooth pursuit eye movements. Vision Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2010.08.009. File: pdf
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Oculomotor prediction of accelerative target motion during occlusion: long-term and short-term effects

Bennett, Simon J., Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe, Barnes, Graham R. (2010). Oculomotor prediction of accelerative target motion during occlusion: long-term and short-term effects. Experimental Brain Research. DOI: 10.1007/s00221-010-2313-4. File: pdf
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Review of the major findings about Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) leading to an updated form of classification

Yüksel, Demet, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2010). Review of the major findings about Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) leading to an updated form of classification. Vision Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2010.08.019. File: pdf
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Temporal Discounting of Reward and the Cost of Time in Motor Control

Shadmehr, Reza, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Xu-Wilson, Minnan, Shih, Ting-Yu (2010). Temporal Discounting of Reward and the Cost of Time in Motor Control. The Journal of Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1343-10.2010. File: pdf
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2009

Saccade–Pursuit Interactions

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, P. (2009). Saccade–Pursuit Interactions. Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1016/b978-008045046-9.01094-9. File: pdf
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Orientation-tuned suppression in binocular rivalry reveals general and specific components of rivalry suppression

Stuit, S. M., Cass, J., Paffen, C. L. E., Alais, D. (2009). Orientation-tuned suppression in binocular rivalry reveals general and specific components of rivalry suppression. Journal of Vision. DOI: 10.1167/9.11.7. File: pdf
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Biological motion input to the oculomotor system

Coppe, Sébastien, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Missal, M., Lefevre, P. (2009). Biological motion input to the oculomotor system. IFMBE Proceedings. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-89208-3_511.
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2008

Binocular coordination of saccades in Duane Retraction Syndrome

Yüksel, Demet, Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2008). Binocular coordination of saccades in Duane Retraction Syndrome. Vision Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2008.06.007. File: pdf
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A dynamic representation of target motion drives predictive smooth pursuit during target blanking

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Missal, M., Lefevre, P. (2008). A dynamic representation of target motion drives predictive smooth pursuit during target blanking. Journal of Vision. DOI: 10.1167/8.15.6. File: pdf
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Neural Correlates of Internal Models: Figure 1.

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Ethier, Vincent (2008). Neural Correlates of Internal Models: Figure 1.. The Journal of Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.2426-08.2008. File: pdf
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Reduced fixation on the upper area of personally familiar faces following acquired prosopagnosia

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Ramon, Meike, Lefèvre, Philippe, Rossion, Bruno (2008). Reduced fixation on the upper area of personally familiar faces following acquired prosopagnosia. Journal of Neuropsychology. DOI: 10.1348/174866407x260199. File: pdf
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2007

Saccades and pursuit: two outcomes of a single sensorimotor process

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Lefèvre, Philippe (2007). Saccades and pursuit: two outcomes of a single sensorimotor process. The Journal of Physiology. DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2007.139881. File: pdf
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Target Acceleration Can Be Extracted and Represented Within the Predictive Drive to Ocular Pursuit

Bennett, Simon J., Orban de Xivry, JJ, Barnes, Graham R., Lefèvre, Philippe (2007). Target Acceleration Can Be Extracted and Represented Within the Predictive Drive to Ocular Pursuit. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00132.2007. File: pdf
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2006

Evidence for Synergy Between Saccades and Smooth Pursuit During Transient Target Disappearance

Orban de Xivry, JJ, Bennett, Simon J., Lefèvre, Philippe, Barnes, Graham R. (2006). Evidence for Synergy Between Saccades and Smooth Pursuit During Transient Target Disappearance. Journal of Neurophysiology. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00596.2005. File: pdf
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