Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 2947 - 2947
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
In
medical
research
and
clinical
applications,
the
utilization
of
MRI
datasets
from
multiple
centers
has
become
increasingly
prevalent.
However,
inherent
variability
between
these
presents
challenges
due
to
domain
shift,
which
can
impact
quality
reliability
analysis.
Regrettably,
absence
adequate
tools
for
shift
analysis
hinders
development
validation
adaptation
harmonization
techniques.
To
address
this
issue,
paper
a
novel
Domain
Shift
analyzer
(DSMRI)
framework
designed
explicitly
in
multi-center
datasets.
The
proposed
model
assesses
degree
within
an
dataset
by
leveraging
various
MRI-quality-related
metrics
derived
spatial
domain.
DSMRI
also
incorporates
features
frequency
capture
low-
high-frequency
information
about
image.
It
further
includes
wavelet
effectively
measuring
sparsity
energy
present
coefficients.
Furthermore,
introduces
several
texture
features,
thereby
enhancing
robustness
process.
visualization
techniques
such
as
t-SNE
UMAP
demonstrate
that
similar
data
are
grouped
closely
while
dissimilar
separate
clusters.
Additionally,
quantitative
is
used
measure
distance,
classification
accuracy,
ranking
significant
features.
effectiveness
approach
demonstrated
using
experimental
evaluations
on
seven
large-scale
multi-site
neuroimaging
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
Predictive
modeling
is
a
central
technique
in
neuroimaging
to
identify
brain-behavior
relationships
and
test
their
generalizability
unseen
data.
However,
data
leakage
undermines
the
validity
of
predictive
models
by
breaching
separation
between
training
Leakage
always
an
incorrect
practice
but
still
pervasive
machine
learning.
Understanding
its
effects
on
can
inform
how
affects
existing
literature.
Here,
we
investigate
five
forms
leakage–involving
feature
selection,
covariate
correction,
dependence
subjects–on
functional
structural
connectome-based
learning
across
four
datasets
three
phenotypes.
via
selection
repeated
subjects
drastically
inflates
prediction
performance,
whereas
other
have
minor
effects.
Furthermore,
small
exacerbate
leakage.
Overall,
our
results
illustrate
variable
underscore
importance
avoiding
improve
reproducibility
modeling.
World Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1), P. 26 - 51
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Functional
neuroimaging
emerged
with
great
promise
and
has
provided
fundamental
insights
into
the
neurobiology
of
schizophrenia.
However,
it
faced
challenges
criticisms,
most
notably
a
lack
clinical
translation.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
critical
summary
literature
on
functional
neuroimaging,
in
particular
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI),
We
begin
by
reviewing
research
fMRI
biomarkers
schizophrenia
high
risk
phase
through
historical
lens,
moving
from
case-control
regional
brain
activation
to
global
connectivity
advanced
analytical
approaches,
more
recent
machine
learning
algorithms
identify
predictive
features.
Findings
studies
negative
symptoms
as
well
neurocognitive
social
cognitive
deficits
are
then
reviewed.
neural
markers
these
may
represent
promising
treatment
targets
Next,
we
summarize
related
antipsychotic
medication,
psychotherapy
psychosocial
interventions,
neurostimulation,
including
response
resistance,
therapeutic
mechanisms,
targeting.
also
utility
data-driven
approaches
dissect
heterogeneity
schizophrenia,
beyond
comparisons,
methodological
considerations
advances,
consortia
precision
fMRI.
Lastly,
limitations
future
directions
field
discussed.
Our
suggests
that,
order
for
be
clinically
useful
care
patients
should
address
potentially
actionable
decisions
that
routine
treatment,
such
which
prescribed
or
whether
given
patient
is
likely
have
persistent
impairment.
The
potential
influenced
must
weighed
against
cost
accessibility
factors.
Future
evaluations
prognostic
consider
health
economics
analysis.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Scientists
are
increasingly
required
by
funding
agencies,
publishers
and
their
institutions
to
produce
publish
data
that
Findable,
Accessible,
Interoperable
Reusable
(FAIR).
This
requires
curatorial
activities,
which
expensive
in
terms
of
both
time
effort.
Based
on
our
experience
supporting
a
multidisciplinary
research
team,
we
provide
recommendations
direct
the
efforts
researchers
towards
affordable
ways
achieve
reasonable
degree
"FAIRness"
for
become
reusable
upon
its
publication.
The
accompanied
concrete
insights
challenges
faced
when
trying
implement
them
an
actual
data-intensive
reference
project.
Science Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
69(10), P. 1536 - 1555
Published: March 6, 2024
Recent
advances
in
open
neuroimaging
data
are
enhancing
our
comprehension
of
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
By
pooling
images
from
various
cohorts,
statistical
power
has
increased,
enabling
the
detection
subtle
abnormalities
and
robust
associations,
fostering
new
research
methods.
Global
collaborations
imaging
have
furthered
knowledge
neurobiological
foundations
brain
disorders
aided
imaging-based
prediction
for
more
targeted
treatment.
Large-scale
magnetic
resonance
initiatives
driving
innovation
analytics
supporting
generalizable
psychiatric
studies.
We
also
emphasize
significant
role
big
understanding
neural
mechanisms
early
identification
precise
treatment
However,
challenges
such
as
harmonization
across
different
sites,
privacy
protection,
effective
sharing
must
be
addressed.
With
proper
governance
science
practices,
we
conclude
with
a
projection
how
large-scale
resources
could
revolutionize
diagnosis,
selection,
outcome
prediction,
contributing
to
optimal
health.
Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Developments
in
cognitive
neuroscience
have
led
to
the
emergence
of
hyperscanning,
simultaneous
measurement
brain
activity
from
multiple
people.
Hyperscanning
is
useful
for
investigating
social
cognition,
including
joint
action,
because
its
ability
capture
neural
processes
that
occur
within
and
between
people
as
they
coordinate
actions
toward
a
shared
goal.
Here,
we
provide
practical
guide
researchers
considering
using
hyperscanning
study
action
seeking
avoid
frequently
raised
concerns
skeptics.
We
focus
specifically
on
Electroencephalography
(EEG)
which
widely
available
optimally
suited
capturing
fine-grained
temporal
dynamics
coordination.
Our
guidelines
cover
questions
are
likely
arise
when
planning
project,
ranging
whether
appropriate
answering
one's
research
considerations
design,
dependent
variable
selection,
data
analysis
visualization.
By
following
clear
facilitate
careful
consideration
theoretical
implications
design
choices
other
methodological
decisions,
can
mitigate
interpretability
issues
maximize
benefits
paradigms.
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
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(3), P. 1367 - 1367
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
Background
and
Objective:
Mental
workload
(MWL)
is
a
relevant
construct
involved
in
all
cognitively
demanding
activities,
its
assessment
an
important
goal
many
research
fields.
This
paper
aims
at
evaluating
the
reproducibility
sensitivity
of
MWL
from
EEG
signals
considering
effects
different
electrode
configurations
pre-processing
pipelines
(PPPs).
Methods:
Thirteen
young
healthy
adults
were
enrolled
asked
to
perform
45
min
Simon’s
task
elicit
cognitive
demand.
data
collected
using
32-channel
system
with
(fronto-parietal;
Fz
Pz;
Cz)
analyzed
PPPs,
simplest
bandpass
filtering
combination
filtering,
Artifact
Subspace
Reconstruction
(ASR)
Independent
Component
Analysis
(ICA).
The
indexes
estimation
their
changes
assessed
Intraclass
Correlation
Coefficient
statistical
analysis.
Results:
PPPs
showed
reliability
ranging
good
very
most
(average
consistency
>
0.87
average
absolute
agreement
0.92).
Larger
fronto-parietal
configurations,
albeit
being
more
affected
by
choice
provide
better
detection
if
compared
single-electrode
configuration
(18
vs.
10
statistically
significant
differences
detected,
respectively).
Conclusions:
complex
have
been
proven
ensure
(>0.90)
experimental
conditions.
In
conclusion,
we
propose
use
least
two-electrode
(Fz
Pz)
including
ICA
algorithm
(even
ASR)
mitigate
artifacts
obtain
reliable
sensitive
during
tasks.
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
65, P. 101339 - 101339
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Linking
the
developing
brain
with
individual
differences
in
clinical
and
demographic
traits
is
challenging
due
to
substantial
interindividual
heterogeneity
of
anatomy
organization.
Here
we
employ
an
integrative
approach
that
parses
both
cortical
thickness
common
genetic
variants,
assess
their
effects
on
a
wide
set
childhood
traits.
The
uses
linear
mixed
model
framework
obtain
unique
each
type
similarity,
as
well
covariance.
We
this
sample
7760
unrelated
children
ABCD
cohort
baseline
(mean
age
9.9,
46.8%
female).
In
general,
associations
between
similarity
were
limited
anthropometrics
such
height,
weight,
birth
marker
neighborhood
socioeconomic
conditions.
Common
variants
explained
significant
proportions
variance
across
nearly
all
included
outcomes,
although
estimates
somewhat
lower
than
previous
reports.
No
covariance
was
found.
present
findings
highlight
connection
conditions
brain,
which
appear
be
independent
from
population-based
sample.