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Background Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) as an objective diagnostic tool, we aimed to (1) compare fNIRS measurements in adult and youth male rugby players against controls over a playing season, and 2) document the fNIRS changes …

Purpose We aimed to investigate alterations in the topological organization of functional brain networks in acute pain. Methods A total of 29 capsaicin group (CAP) and 19 sham controls (Sham) underwent a 10-min resting-state functional near-infrared …

Existing research on neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) identifies two primary control approaches: therapist-operated systems and participant-controlled systems. Therapist-operated NMES devices typically employ switches and potentiometers …

Continuous wave-diffuse optical tomography (CW-DOT) has emerged as a promising non-invasive neuroimaging technique for assessing brain function. Its ability to provide brain mapping with high spatial resolution over traditional functional …

Screening guidelines for cognitive impairment are subjective and inconsistent, often leading to delayed diagnoses. An objective, simple method is needed. Dual-tasking, combined with brain function measurements, may provide sufficient cognitive cost …

Mixed-reality (MR) technology has been widely used to simulate high-risk workplaces in order to minimize safety concerns. However, its use in understanding worker attentional allocation during interactions with drones in future construction …

Background/Objectives: Art-based interventions have been shown to enhance communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet their impact on prefrontal hemodynamics remains unclear. Methods: This study employed functional …

Background: Occupational workload can contribute to significant health problems such as chronic stress, fatigue and burnout. To investigate the underlying mechanisms, it is necessary to monitor brain activity in real work environments. Functional …

Introduction: Various aspects of yoga have been researched for their psychological benefits, yet the neurological mechanisms underlying physical yoga postures (asana) remain inadequately explored due to limitations in prior neuroimaging techniques. …

Introduction Functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a noninvasive technique for measuring cortical brain neuroexcitation. Objective The objective of this study was to determine if fNIRS could detect differences in prefrontal cortex (PFC) …

Abstract Much of a child’s early learning takes place during social interactions with others. Neural synchrony, the temporal alignment of individuals’ functional brain activity, is a neural mechanism that may support successful interaction, but its …

With the increasing attention paid to user-oriented design and services, the term co-design, a form of user-participatory design, is increasingly mentioned. Previous studies have shown that co-design could better satisfy user needs in process and …

High-tone pelvic floor dysfunction (HTPFD) is a neuromuscular disorder of the pelvic floor characterized by non-relaxing pelvic floor muscles, resulting in voiding and defecatory symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain. A challenge in the …

A fundamental characteristic of the human brain that supports behavior is its capacity to create connections between brain regions. A promising approach holds that during social behavior, brain regions not only create connections with other brain …

Parkinson’s disease (PD) leads to impairments in cortical structures, resulting in motor and cognitive symptoms. Given the connection between brain structure deficits and physical symptoms in PD, assessing objective brain activity and body motion …

The digital age has accelerated collaborative innovation among interdisciplinary groups, and the collaborative behavior between individuals from different disciplinary backgrounds has gradually become normalized.Previous studies have suggested that …

The act of performing music may induce a specific state of mind, musicians potentially becoming immersed and detached from the rest of the world. May this be measured? Does this state of mind change based on repetition? In collaboration with …

Objective measurements of pain and safe methods to alleviate it could revolutionize medicine. This study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and virtual reality (VR) to improve pain assessment and explore non-pharmacological pain …

Inter-brain coupling has been increasingly recognized for its role in supporting connectedness during social communication. Here we investigate whether inter-brain coupling is plastic and persists beyond the offset of social interaction, facilitating …

Humans tend to align their behaviors and beliefs with their group peers. Establishing alignment between group members is crucial for group unity, yet the mechanisms underlying its emergence are under-explored. Here we examined the extent to which the …