Graphonomics

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Graphonomics is the interdisciplinary field directed towards the scientific analysis of the handwriting process, product, and other graphic skills. [1] , [2]

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Researchers in handwriting recognition, forensic handwriting examination, kinesiology, psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, paleography and neuroscience cooperate in order to achieve a better understanding of the human skill of handwriting. Research in graphonomics generally involves handwriting movement analysis [3] in one form or another.

History and conferences

The first international conference relating to graphonomics was held in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, in July 1982. [4] The term 'graphonomics' was used there for the first time. [5]

The second conference was held in July 1985 in Hong Kong [4] and, at that meeting, a decision was taken to form the International Graphonomics Society. [6] The IGS became a legal non-profit organization under Netherlands law on January 30, 1987. [6]

Subsequently, an international conference, symposium and/or workshop has been held every two years. Past events have been held in various locations with most events having a specific theme, as follows: [7]

International Graphonomics Society

As mentioned above, the IGS was created at the 1985 international conference with the main purpose being to coordinate and assist in the growth and development of the field of graphonomics in all its forms. [6] This has been done through conferences, workshops and publication of proceedings from those events.

IGS Publications

As the main academic body for graphonomics, the IGS publishes a biannual bulletin as well as proceedings of the biennial conference. The Bulletin of the International Graphonomics Society is published by the IGS in March and November each year and it is the primary means of communication among IGS members and the public. A complete list of past BIGS issues is available online. [9] Conference proceedings are published in the form of a peer-reviewed scientific journal or book shortly after each of the conferences. [10]

Research topics

Some research topics in graphonomics include:

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Kao, H (1986). Graphonomics: Contemporary Research in Handwriting (Advances in Psychology). Elsevier Science Ltd; 1 edition (September 1986).
  2. ↑ Van Gemmert, Arend; Contreras-Vidal, Jose (October 2015). "Graphonomics and its contribution to the field of motor behavior: A position statement". Human Movement Science. 43: 165–168. doi:10.1016/j.humov.2015.08.017. PMID   26365103 . Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  3. ↑ Van Gemmert, "Studies on Fine Motor Control, Its Development and Disorders Human Movement Science 25.4-5 (2006): 447-53", Advances in Graphonomics
  4. 1 2 "IGS Past Conferences". International Graphonomics Society. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
  5. ↑ Kao, H.S.R.; van Galen, G.P.; Hoosain, R., eds. (September 1986), "Preface", Graphonomics: Contemporary Research in Handwriting, Advances in Psychology, vol. 37, Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Elsevier Science Publishers, pp. v, ISBN   0-444-70047-1, During the [Nijmegen, 1982] Workshop week, an informal coinage of the word Graphonomics was greeted with enthusiastic reception by participants and a unifying concept to signify the multidisciplinary nature of the new science of handwriting research.
  6. 1 2 3 "Graphonomics Origin". International Graphonomics Society. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Conferences > Past Conferences". International Graphonomics Society. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  8. ↑ "IGS 2023: Conference of the International Graphonomics Society". IGS. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Bulletin of the International Graphonomics Society (BIGS)". International Graphonomics Society. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  10. ↑ "IGS Special Issues & Proceedings". International Graphonomics Society. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  11. ↑ Tucha, Oliver, Lara Tucha, and Klaus W. Lange. """Graphonomics, Automaticity and Handwriting Assessment." Literacy 42.3 (2008): 145-55. Print.".{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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