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View article: Analyzing the normal and epileptic output of a neural mass model based on cyclic-small gain theorem
Analyzing the normal and epileptic output of a neural mass model based on cyclic-small gain theorem Open
This study presents a new application of the Cyclic-Small Gain Theorem (CSGT) to analyze the behavior of a Neural Mass Model (NMM), which is utilized to study brain activity related to epilepsy. The model is reformulated as an interconnect…
View article: NMDA Receptor Kinetics Drive Distinct Routes to Chaotic Firing in Pyramidal Neurons
NMDA Receptor Kinetics Drive Distinct Routes to Chaotic Firing in Pyramidal Neurons Open
Neuronal firing patterns emerge from complex interactions between intrinsic membrane properties and synaptic receptor dynamics. N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors critically shape calcium influx and synaptic plasticity through their vol…
View article: Comparison of Watermelon, Banana, and Orange Peel Pectin‐Based Edible Films: Shelf Life Improvement of Chilled Beef Thigh Meat
Comparison of Watermelon, Banana, and Orange Peel Pectin‐Based Edible Films: Shelf Life Improvement of Chilled Beef Thigh Meat Open
This study is aimed at the comparison of the pectin‐based edible films (2%), resulting from watermelon (WMPP), banana (BPP), and orange peel (OPP), in the shelf life enhancement of beef thigh meat at 4 ° C ± 1 ° C during 9 days of storage …
View article: Association of Flat Feet with Knee Moments and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index in Knee Osteoarthritis
Association of Flat Feet with Knee Moments and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index in Knee Osteoarthritis Open
Introduction: Flat feet are prevalent among individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (KOA), showing a correlation with elevated knee pain and cartilage degeneration. This study investigates the relationship between calcaneal…
View article: Comparing Knee Kinetics and Kinematics in Healthy Individuals and Those With Knee Osteoarthritis, With and Without Flat Feet
Comparing Knee Kinetics and Kinematics in Healthy Individuals and Those With Knee Osteoarthritis, With and Without Flat Feet Open
Individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and flat feet are more likely to experience increased pain and cartilage damage. This study aimed to investigate the knee kinetics, kinematics, pain, and physical function in individuals with mode…
View article: Unified Neuromechanical Control Model for Rhythmic and Discrete Hand Movements
Unified Neuromechanical Control Model for Rhythmic and Discrete Hand Movements Open
Movement is one of the essential characteristics of living beings.Despite the diversity of animal species and the apparent differences, standard features exist between their movement systems that follow a particular pattern.The movements c…
View article: Exploring the dynamic interplay between learning and working memory within various cognitive contexts
Exploring the dynamic interplay between learning and working memory within various cognitive contexts Open
Introduction The intertwined relationship between reinforcement learning and working memory in the brain is a complex subject, widely studied across various domains in neuroscience. Research efforts have focused on identifying the specific…
View article: Exploring the dynamic interplay between Learning and Working Memory within various cognitive contexts
Exploring the dynamic interplay between Learning and Working Memory within various cognitive contexts Open
The intertwined relationship between reinforcement learning and working memory in the brain is a complex subject and has been researched widely across various domains in neuroscience. A main part of the research is focused on identifying b…
View article: The Relationship Between Knee Moments and Function with Western Ontario and McMaster Universities in Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
The Relationship Between Knee Moments and Function with Western Ontario and McMaster Universities in Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis Open
Introduction: The knee is the most affected weight-bearing joint by osteoarthritis. The kinetics parameters are correlated with the progression of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This study was done to investigate the relationship between kinet…
View article: Dysconnection and cognition in schizophrenia: A spectral dynamic causal modeling study
Dysconnection and cognition in schizophrenia: A spectral dynamic causal modeling study Open
Schizophrenia (SZ) is a severe mental disorder characterized by failure of functional integration (aka dysconnection) across the brain. Recent functional connectivity (FC) studies have adopted functional parcellations to define subnetworks…
View article: A Neuromechanical Control Model For Rhythmic and Discrete Movements Based on Central Pattern Generator (CPG)
A Neuromechanical Control Model For Rhythmic and Discrete Movements Based on Central Pattern Generator (CPG) Open
Movement is one of the essential characteristics of living beings. Despite the diversity of animal species and the apparent differences, standard features exist between their movement systems that follow a particular pattern. The movements…
View article: Dysconnection and cognition in schizophrenia: a spectral dynamic causal modeling study
Dysconnection and cognition in schizophrenia: a spectral dynamic causal modeling study Open
Schizophrenia (SZ) is a severe mental disorder characterized by failure of functional integration (aka dysconnection) across the brain. Recent functional connectivity (FC) studies have adopted functional parcellations to define subnetworks…
View article: A Neuromechanical Control Model For Rhythmic and Discrete Movements Based on Central Pattern Generator (CPG)
A Neuromechanical Control Model For Rhythmic and Discrete Movements Based on Central Pattern Generator (CPG) Open
Undoubtedly, movement is one of the essential characteristics of living beings. Despite the diversity of animal species and the apparent differences, standard features exist between their movement systems that follow a particular pattern. …
View article: Human balance control in 3D running based on virtual pivot point concept
Human balance control in 3D running based on virtual pivot point concept Open
Balance control is one of the crucial challenges in bipedal locomotion. Humans need to maintain their trunk upright while the body behaves like an inverted pendulum which is inherently unstable. As an alternative, the virtual pivot point (…
View article: The Critical Modulatory Role of Spiny Stellate Cells in Seizure Onset Based on Dynamic Analysis of a Neural Mass Model
The Critical Modulatory Role of Spiny Stellate Cells in Seizure Onset Based on Dynamic Analysis of a Neural Mass Model Open
Growing evidence suggests that excitatory neurons in the brain play a significant role in seizure generation. Nonetheless, spiny stellate cells are cortical excitatory non-pyramidal neurons in the brain, whose basic role in seizure occurre…
View article: A web-based gamification of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation
A web-based gamification of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation Open
In recent years, gamification has become very popular for rehabilitating different cognitive and motor problems. It has been shown that rehabilitation is effective when it starts early enough and it is intensive and repetitive. However, th…
View article: The critical modulatory role of spiny stellate cells in seizure onset based on dynamic analysis of a neural mass model
The critical modulatory role of spiny stellate cells in seizure onset based on dynamic analysis of a neural mass model Open
Growing evidence suggests that excitatory neurons in the brain play a significant role in seizure generation. Nonetheless, spiny stellate cells are cortical excitatory non-pyramidal neurons in the brain, which their basic role in seizure o…
View article: Investigating the landing kinetics factors and preparatory knee muscle activation in female handball players with and without dynamic knee valgus while performing single leg landing
Investigating the landing kinetics factors and preparatory knee muscle activation in female handball players with and without dynamic knee valgus while performing single leg landing Open
Study aim : to examine the differences in landing kinetics factors (LKF) to assess the whole body stability and preparatory muscle activation (PMA) in female handball players with and without dynamic knee valgus. Material and methods : Twe…
View article: Synergy patterns of brain activity during learning of the dart throwing skill with the dominant and non-dominant hand
Synergy patterns of brain activity during learning of the dart throwing skill with the dominant and non-dominant hand Open
The mechanism and neural origin of the differences between the two hands in motor control and learning are still unknown. The aim of the present research is to examine the changes in synergy patterns in different brain regions while learni…
View article: A Patient-based Model to Investigate the Effect of Micro-structure Scars on the Optogenetic Defibrillation Success: A Computational Modelling Approach
A Patient-based Model to Investigate the Effect of Micro-structure Scars on the Optogenetic Defibrillation Success: A Computational Modelling Approach Open
This study investigates the role of the microstructure of real scars in the success of optogenetic defibrillation. To reduce the computational cost of high-order models (like Ten Tusscher Model, TTM) for a single cell as well as to take ad…
View article: Deep Temporal Organization of fMRI Phase Synchrony Modes Promotes Large-Scale Disconnection in Schizophrenia
Deep Temporal Organization of fMRI Phase Synchrony Modes Promotes Large-Scale Disconnection in Schizophrenia Open
Itinerant dynamics of the brain generates transient and recurrent spatiotemporal patterns in neuroimaging data. Characterizing metastable functional connectivity (FC) - particularly at rest and using functional magnetic resonance imaging (…
View article: From a biological template model to gait assistance with an exosuit
From a biological template model to gait assistance with an exosuit Open
By invention of soft wearable assistive devices, known as exosuits, a new aspect in assisting unimpaired subjects is introduced. In this study, we designed and developed an exosuit with compliant biarticular thigh actuators, called BAExo. …
How does the CNS control arm reaching movements? Introducing a hierarchical nonlinear predictive control organization based on the idea of muscle synergies Open
In this study, we introduce a hierarchical and modular computational model to explain how the CNS (Central Nervous System) controls arm reaching movement (ARM) in the frontal plane and under different conditions. The proposed hierarchical …
View article: Relationship between trunk extensor muscle's endurance and static postural stability in hyperkyphotic and normal kyphotic women with osteoporosis
Relationship between trunk extensor muscle's endurance and static postural stability in hyperkyphotic and normal kyphotic women with osteoporosis Open
Background: Considering the Importance of Back Extensor Muscles on the Postural Control and Risk of Falling in Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women, We Investigated the Effects of Back Extensor Endurance on the Thoracic Kyphosis and Static Ba…
View article: The Concept of Transmission Coefficient Among Different Cerebellar Layers: A Computational Tool for Analyzing Motor Learning
The Concept of Transmission Coefficient Among Different Cerebellar Layers: A Computational Tool for Analyzing Motor Learning Open
High-fidelity regulation of information transmission among cerebellar layers is mainly provided by synaptic plasticity. Therefore, determining the regulatory foundations of synaptic plasticity in the cerebellum and translating them to beha…
View article: The Efficacy of Treadmill Training on Walking and Quality of Life of Adults with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Efficacy of Treadmill Training on Walking and Quality of Life of Adults with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Open
The treadmill training without body weight support would improve walking speed and endurance in adults with spastic CP. It would not be however more effective than the traditional physiotherapy to increase the gait performances and functio…
View article: Assessing the Effects of Opioids on Pathological Memory by a Computational Model
Assessing the Effects of Opioids on Pathological Memory by a Computational Model Open
Our results confirm that preventing this pathological LTP is possible by three different mechanisms: 1. By decreasing NMDAR's conductance; and 2. By attenuating VGCC's mediated current; and 3. By enhancing glutamate clearance rate from the…
View article: Formation of Opioid-Induced Memory and Its Prevention: A Computational Study
Formation of Opioid-Induced Memory and Its Prevention: A Computational Study Open
There are several experimental studies which suggest opioids consumption forms pathological memories in different brain regions. For example it has been empirically demonstrated that the theta rhythm which appears during chronic opioid con…