When
people
surf
online,
they
share
audio-visual
materials
and
may
have
similar
emotional
reactions.
We
carry
out
this
study
to
explore
the
neural
mechanism
of
inter-brain
synchronization
(IBS)
.
Compared
interaction
between
two
persons,
multilateral
is
more
practical
in
IBS
research.
propose
an
inspection
method
based
on
brain
connectivity
analysis
manifold
measurement.
It
expected
that
can
deal
with
problem
heterogeneous
data
brought
by
paradigm.
Specifically,
algorithm
was
constructed
causal
riemannian
metri
(SPD).
Our
results
suggest
context
material
sharing,
participants
effect.
However,
it
adept
at
dealing
multiple
effectively
reduces
complexity.
NeuroImage,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
280, P. 120354 - 120354
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Hyperscanning
is
a
form
of
neuroimaging
experiment
where
the
brains
two
or
more
participants
are
imaged
simultaneously
whilst
they
interact.
Within
domain
social
neuroscience,
hyperscanning
increasingly
used
to
measure
inter-brain
coupling
(IBC)
and
explore
how
brain
responses
change
in
tandem
during
interaction.
In
addition
cognitive
research,
some
have
suggested
that
quantification
interplay
between
interacting
can
be
as
biomarker
for
variety
mechanisms
aswell
investigate
mental
health
developmental
conditions
including
schizophrenia,
anxiety
autism.
However,
many
different
methods
been
quantify
this
lead
questions
about
comparability
across
studies
reduce
research
reproducibility.
Here,
we
review
quantifying
IBC,
suggest
ways
moving
forward.
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
reviewed
215
studies,
four
imaging
modalities:
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS),
magnetic
resonance
(fMRI),
electroencephalography
(EEG)
magnetoencephalography
(MEG).
Overall,
identified
total
27
compute
IBC.
The
most
common
modality
fNIRS,
by
119
89
which
adopted
wavelet
coherence.
Based
on
results
literature
survey,
first
report
summary
statistics
field,
followed
brief
overview
each
signal
obtained
from
hyperscanning.
We
then
discuss
rationale,
assumptions
suitability
method
modalities
Finally,
issues
surrounding
interpretation
method.
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Whether
and
how
shared
intentionality
(SI)
influences
the
establishment
of
a
novel
interpersonal
communication
system
is
poorly
understood.
To
investigate
this
issue,
we
designed
coordinating
symbolic
game
(CSCG)
applied
behavioral,
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)-based
hyperscanning,
hyper-transcranial
alternating
current
stimulation
(hyper-tACS)
methods.
Here
show
that
SI
strong
contributor
to
communicative
accuracy.
Moreover,
SI,
accuracy,
neural
synchronization
(INS)
in
right
superior
temporal
gyrus
(rSTG)
are
higher
when
dyads
successfully
establish
system.
Furthermore,
accuracy
by
increasing
INS.
Additionally,
using
time
series
long
short-term
memory
network
analyses,
find
INS
can
predict
at
early
formation
stage
Importantly,
partially
mediates
relationship
between
only
In
contrast,
established,
no
longer
contribute
Finally,
hyper-tACS
experiment
confirms
has
causal
effect
on
These
findings
suggest
behavioral
mechanism,
subserved
INS,
underlies
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: March 11, 2024
Introduction
Interpersonal
synchronization
involves
the
alignment
of
behavioral,
affective,
physiological,
and
brain
states
during
social
interactions.
It
facilitates
empathy,
emotion
regulation,
prosocial
commitment.
Mental
disorders
characterized
by
interaction
dysfunction,
such
as
Autism
Spectrum
Disorder
(ASD),
Reactive
Attachment
(RAD),
Social
Anxiety
(SAD),
often
exhibit
atypical
with
others
across
multiple
levels.
With
introduction
“second-person”
neuroscience
perspective,
our
understanding
interpersonal
neural
(INS)
has
improved,
however,
so
far,
it
hardly
impacted
development
novel
therapeutic
interventions.
Methods
To
evaluate
potential
INS-based
treatments
for
mental
disorders,
we
performed
two
systematic
literature
searches
identifying
studies
that
directly
target
INS
through
neurofeedback
(12
publications;
9
independent
studies)
or
stimulation
techniques
(7
studies),
following
PRISMA
guidelines.
In
addition,
narratively
review
indirect
manipulations
biofeedback,
hormonal
We
discuss
ASD,
RAD,
SAD
using
a
database
search
assess
acceptability
(4
neurostimulation
in
patients
dysfunction.
Results
Although
behavioral
approaches,
engaging
eye
contact
cooperative
actions,
have
been
shown
to
be
associated
increased
INS,
little
is
known
about
long-term
consequences
Few
proof-of-concept
utilized
techniques,
like
transcranial
direct
current
neurofeedback,
showing
feasibility
preliminary
evidence
interventions
can
boost
synchrony
connectedness.
Yet,
optimal
protocols
parameters
are
still
undefined.
For
SAD,
far
no
randomized
controlled
trial
proven
efficacy
intervention
although
general
methods
seem
well
accepted
these
patient
groups.
Discussion
Significant
work
remains
translate
into
effective
disorders.
Future
research
should
focus
on
mechanistic
insights
technological
advancements,
rigorous
design
standards.
Furthermore,
will
key
compare
targeting
those
other
modalities
define
dyads
clinical
Human Brain Mapping,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
43(9), P. 2992 - 3006
Published: March 14, 2022
Abstract
Conceptual
alignment
is
a
prerequisite
for
mutual
understanding.
However,
little
known
about
the
neurophysiological
brain‐to‐brain
underpinning
during
conceptual
Here,
we
recorded
multi‐channel
electroencephalogram
(EEG)
simultaneously
from
two
participants
in
Experiment
1
and
adopted
dual‐tACS
techniques
2
to
investigate
underlying
EEG
coupling
possible
enhancement
effect.
Our
results
showed
that
1)
higher
phase‐locking
value
(PLV),
sensitive
measure
quantifying
neural
strength
between
signals,
at
gamma
frequency
band
(28–40
Hz),
was
observed
left
temporoparietal
site
(left
TP)
area
successful
versus
unsuccessful
alignment.
The
TP
correlated
with
accuracy
of
differentiated
whether
subjects
belonged
SUCCESS
or
FAILURE
groups
our
study.
2)
In‐phase
gamma‐band
transcranial
alternating
current
stimulation
(tACS)
over
increased
group
but
not
group.
3)
effect
perspective‐taking
on
mediated
by
within
area.
support
role
brains
interpersonal
We
provide
dynamic
insights
into
formation
communication.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: March 6, 2024
Objective
The
aim
of
the
current
study
was
to
provide
a
comprehensive
picture
tACS-related
research
in
last
decade
through
bibliometric
approach
order
systematically
analyze
status
and
cutting-edge
trends
this
field.
Methods
Articles
review
articles
related
tACS
from
2013
2022
were
searched
on
Web
Science
platform.
A
analysis
authors,
journals,
countries,
institutions,
references,
keywords
performed
using
CiteSpace
(6.2.R2),
VOSviewer
(1.6.19),
Scimago
Graphica
(1.0.30),
Bibliometrix
(4.2.2).
Results
total
602
papers
included.
There
an
overall
increase
annual
relevant
publications
decade.
most
contributing
author
Christoph
S.
Herrmann.
Brain
Stimulation
prolific
journal.
countries
institutions
Germany
Harvard
University,
respectively.
Conclusion
findings
reveal
development
prospects
future
directions
valuable
references
for
researchers
In
recent
years,
“gamma,”
“transcranial
direct
simulation,”
“Alzheimer’s
disease”
that
have
erupted,
as
well
many
cited
outbreak,
provided
certain
clues
mining
prefaces.
This
will
act
guide
determining
path
research.
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(20), P. 10614 - 10623
Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Healthy
peer
relationships
could
provide
emotional
and
social
support
for
adolescents
experiencing
dramatic
physical
environmental
changes.
Examining
age
differences
in
cognitive
neural
processing
during
interaction
provides
insight
into
adolescent
interpersonal
contact
"social
brain"
development.
The
present
study
compared
the
between
adults
by
examining
behavior
interbrain
synchronization
of
pairs
a
cooperative
computer
game
task.
32
31
were
recruited
as
participants.
reaction
times
participants
measured.
results
revealed
that
activation
following
onset
"ready
signal"
was
primarily
detected
low-frequency
bands
such
delta
theta.
Adolescent
pairs'
activations
significantly
higher
than
those
adult
anterior
central
brain
regions,
frontal,
frontal-central,
parietal
lobes.
Correlation
analysis
indicated
positive
correlation
occipital
region
behavioral
performance.
findings
neurophysiological
evidence
characteristics
point
to
significance
coordination.
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67, P. 101391 - 101391
Published: May 14, 2024
The
field
of
developmental
cognitive
neuroscience
is
advancing
rapidly,
with
large-scale,
population-wide,
longitudinal
studies
emerging
as
a
key
means
unraveling
the
complexity
developing
brain
and
processes
in
children.
While
numerous
neuroscientific
techniques
like
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI),
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS),
magnetoencephalography
(MEG),
transcranial
stimulation
(TMS)
have
proved
advantageous
such
investigations,
this
perspective
proposes
renewed
focus
on
electroencephalography
(EEG),
leveraging
underexplored
possibilities
EEG.
In
addition
to
its
temporal
precision,
low
costs,
ease
application,
EEG
distinguishes
itself
ability
capture
neural
activity
linked
social
interactions
increasingly
ecologically
valid
settings.
Specifically,
can
be
measured
during
lab,
hyperscanning
used
study
two
(or
more)
people
simultaneously,
mobile
measure
real-life
This
paper
summarizes
research
these
three
areas,
making
persuasive
argument
for
inclusion
into
toolkit
neuroscientists.
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(11), P. 6818 - 6833
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Abstract
Opportunities
to
persuade
and
be
persuaded
are
ubiquitous.
What
interpersonal
neural
pathway
in
real-world
settings
determining
successful
information
propagation
naturalistic
two-person
persuasion
scenarios?
Hereby,
we
extended
prior
research
on
a
dyadic
paradigm
(NDP)
using
dual-fNIRS
protocol
simultaneously
measured
the
activity
from
persuader-receiver
dyads
while
they
engaged
modified
“Arctic
Survival
Task.”
Investigating
whether
coupling
between
persuaders
receivers
underpinning
of
persuading
predict
outcomes
(i.e.,
receiver’s
compliance).
Broadly,
indicated
that
persuasive
arguments
increase
significantly
compared
non-persuasive
left
superior
temporal
gyrus-superior
frontal
gyrus
gyrus-inferior
gyrus.
G-causality
indices
further
revealed
directionality
flows
persuader
receiver.
Critically,
could
better
predictor
relative
traditional
self-report
measures.
Eventually,
dynamics
incorporating
video
recording
marked
micro-level
processes
response
messages
possibly
reflecting
time
might
occurs.
The
initial
case
with
targeted
views
is
valuable
as
first
step
encouraging
compliance.
Our
investigation
represented
an
innovative
approach
toward
comprehending
neuroscience
psychology
underlying
complex
true
persuasion.
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(4)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Cooperation
and
competition
are
the
most
common
forms
of
social
interaction
in
various
relationships.
Intergroup
relationships
have
been
posited
to
influence
individuals’
interpersonal
interactions
significantly.
Using
electroencephalography
hyperscanning,
this
study
aimed
establish
whether
intergroup
cooperation
underlying
neural
mechanisms.
According
results,
in-group
Coop-index
is
better
than
out-group,
whereas
out-group
Comp-index
stronger
in-group.
The
functional
connectivity
between
frontal-central
region
right
temporoparietal
junction
β
band
was
cooperation.
left
α
competition.
In
both
competition,
exhibited
higher
interbrain
synchronization
prefrontal
cortex
parietal
θ
band,
as
well
compared
out-group.
intrabrain
phase-locking
value
bands
can
effectively
predict
performance
tasks.
Interbrain
be
predicted
a
task.
This
offers
neuroscientific
evidence
for
favoritism
bias
at
an
level.