Absence of Substantial Copy Number Differences in a Pair of Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Features of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Marina Laplana, José Luis Royo, Anton Aluja, Ricard López, Damiàn Heine-Sunyer, Joan Fibla

“…It is initially characterized by altered cognitive ability which commonly includes impaired language and communication skills as well as fundamental deficits in social interaction. …”
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Characteristics of Nonmotor Symptoms in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy by Ruwei Ou, Wei Song, Qianqian Wei, Ke Chen, Bei Cao, Yanbing Hou, Bi Zhao, Huifang Shang

“…Older PSP patients and late-onset patients are likely to be subjected to cognitive decline.…”
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Locked-in Syndrome: Insights into Etiology, Diagnosis, Management, and Quality of Life by Urszula Zelik, Wojciech Florczak, Joanna Śnieżna, Jakub Dziewic, Karol Dzwonnik, Wiktoria Domino, Gabriela Trestka, Maria Przygoda, Jagienka Włodyka, Kamila Stępień, Sabina Adamczyk

“… Locked-in Syndrome (LIS) is a rare and severe neurological condition resulting from damage to the ventral pons, leading to complete paralysis of voluntary muscles while preserving consciousness and cognitive function. This review consolidates current knowledge on the etiology, diagnosis, management, and quality of life in LIS, emphasizing its complexity and the need for a multidisciplinary approach.The condition’s etiological spectrum includes vascular events, trauma, infections, and demyelinating disorders, necessitating a comprehensive diagnostic approach integrating advanced neuroimaging and electrophysiological tools. …”
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THE EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC GROUP THERAPY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADOLESCENT SELF IDENTITY IN ORPHANAGE by Siti Kholifah, Hendy Muagiri Margono, Rizki Fitryasari, Ah Yusuf, Hanik Endang, Budiono Budiono

“…Introduction: Adolescents living in orphanages experience a lack of self-confidence, withdrawal, lack of interest in learning, lack of communication, and a closed attitude so that it will have a negative impact on cognitive, emotional, and social development. This study aims to determine the effect of Therapeutic Group Therapy (TKT) on the development of adolescent self-identity in orphanages. …”
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Self-Administered Information Sharing Framework Using Bioinspired Mechanisms by Huibo Bi, Yanyan Chen, Wen-Long Shang, Chengcheng Song, Wenbo Huang

“…Hence, this paper concentrates on optimising the behaviours of data packets and significant parameters in a widely tested routing protocol, namely, Cognitive Packet Network (CPN), with the aid of several bio-inspired algorithms to increase the efficiency of energy usage and information acquisition. …”
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SYMBOLIC LANDSCAPE OF CONSCIOUSNESS: MAN BETWEEN REPRESENTATIONALISM, FUNCTIONALISM AND RELATIVISM by P. V. Kretov, O. I. Kretova

“…The work presents the study of correlation between aspect consideration of the nature and specific character in representationalism, functionalism and relativism within the philosophical projects of the cognitive position. The authors substantiated the position of symbol ontologization in the contemporary cultural and philosophical anthropology and the importance of convergence of the symbol concept and philosopheme with the concepts of an object and a thing. …”
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Early life stress, kangaroo care, parenting behavior and secure attachment predict executive functioning in 2 year olds born preterm by Bieke Bollen, Astrid Van den Brande, Chiara Bernagie, Alexandra Seghers, Steffie Amelynck, Christine Vanhole, Bart Boets, Gunnar Naulaers, Guy Bosmans, Els Ortibus

“…Abstract Self-regulation and executive functioning are known key predictors of future cognitive development and mental health. We examined the effect of early life neonatal stress, maternal perinatal stress, kangaroo care, maternal parenting behavior and secure child attachment on executive function at 2 years corrected age (CA) in children born preterm (i.e. < 34 weeks of gestation and/or < 1500 g birth weight). …”
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Development of Starter Cultures for Precision Fermentation of Kombucha with Enriched Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Content by Geun-Hyung Kim, Kwang-Rim Baek, Ga-Eun Lee, Ji-Hyun Lee, Ji-Hyun Moon, Seung-Oh Seo

“…Notably, a lactic acid bacterial strain was chosen for its ability to overproduce the γ-amino butyric acid (GABA), a functional food component known to enhance cognitive function and reduce mental stress. To produce the GABA-fortified kombucha, selected single strains of <i>Acetobacter pasteurianus</i>, <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i>, and <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> were mixed and used as starter cultures. …”
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Tuning into urban birdsong: enhancing nature connectedness with an AI-powered wearable by Zhuying Li, Si Cheng, Xiaoqing Sun, Xipei Ren, Yan Wang, Min-Ling Zhang

“…The results suggest that AI-powered wearables like GoChirp, have the potential to augment individual’s sensory and cognitive capabilities, enabling a deeper connection with the natural environment. …”
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Disrupted Auto-Activation, Dysexecutive and Confabulating Syndrome Following Bilateral Thalamic and Right Putaminal Stroke by Lieve De Witte, Sebastiaan Engelborghs, Jo Verhoeven, Peter P. De Deyn, Peter Mariën

“…Although these findings do not reveal a functional disruption of the striato-ventral pallidal-thalamic-frontomesial limbic circuitry, they add to the understanding of the functional role of the basal ganglia in cognitive and behavioral syndromes.…”
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Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) to Spanish population by Eva Ferrer, Maia Brik, Margie Davenport, Ruben Barakat, Montse Palacio

“…Results: The validated Spanish version of the GAQ-P, and the Health Care Provider Consultation Form for Prenatal Physical Activity was achieved. During the cognitive debriefing, we included 73 stakeholders (pregnant women, healthcare professionals and physical activity and sports professionals) from different regions of Spain, to improve the cultural aspects and the comprehensibility of the translation. …”
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Heterogeneity in racist events and posttraumatic mental health among Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) first responders by Ling Jin, Sidonia E. Compton, Hawra Al-Khaz’Aly, Ateka A. Contractor

“…Background: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) first responders in Canada report experiencing racism and an increased risk of trauma-related mental health symptoms.Objective: Using a BIPOC first responder sample in Canada, the present study examined subgroups of BIPOC first responders based on the frequency of different types of racist events, and their relations with mental health symptoms (posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD] symptom clusters of intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions and mood [NACM], and alterations in arousal and reactivity [AAR]; depression severity; anxiety severity).Method: The sample included 196 BIPOC first responders who reported more than one traumatic experience (Mage = 35.30; 71.4% men).Results: Latent profile analyses indicated a best-fitting 3-profile solution: Low (Profile 1), Moderate (Profile 2), and High (Profile 3) Frequency of Racist Events. …”
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Frotteuristic disorder - a specific paraphilia by Krystian Wdowiak, Agnieszka Maciocha, Julia Wąż, Aleksandra Witas, Weronika Chachaj, Aleksandra Winsyk, Ewa Gardocka

“…Most individuals with frotteuristic disorder do not seek treatment voluntarily, often being referred only after committing a crime. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has shown significant therapeutic success, while pharmacological treatments typically involve antiandrogenic medications and drugs that lower sexual drive. …”
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A Computational Model of Attention-Guided Visual Learning in a High-Performance Computing Software System by Alice Ahmed, Md. Tanim Hossain

“…The study focuses on the effects of environmental factors and non-contextual stimuli on cognitive control. It reveals how attention increases responses to attentive stimuli, thereby normalizing activity across the population. …”
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Enhancing Language Awareness of Student Teachers through Lesson Plan Creation by Ratih Suci Syahidah, Nani Hizriani, Hidayah Nor

“…Furthermore, in the Cognitive Domain, students encountered challenges in utilizing Bloom's Taxonomy vocabulary effectively. …”
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Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old Adults by O. G. Geirsdottir, M. Chang, K. Briem, P. V. Jonsson, I. Thorsdottir, A. Ramel

“…Anthropometrics, QoL, and cognitive function were not related to drop-out. According to multivariate analysis, gait speed and physical activity were the strongest predictors of drop-out. …”
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IUPHAR themed review: The gut microbiome in schizophrenia by Srinivas Kamath, Elysia Sokolenko, Kate Collins, Nicole S.L. Chan, Natalie Mills, Scott R. Clark, Francine Z. Marques, Paul Joyce

“…Gut microbial dysbiosis or altered gut microbial consortium, in schizophrenia suggests a pathogenic role through the gut-brain axis, influencing neuroinflammatory and neurotransmitter pathways critical to psychotic, affective, and cognitive symptoms. Paradoxically, conventional psychotropic interventions may exacerbate this dysbiosis, with antipsychotics, particularly olanzapine, demonstrating profound effects on microbial architecture through disruption of bacterial phyla ratios, diminished taxonomic diversity, and attenuated short-chain fatty acid synthesis. …”
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Associations between cerebral blood flow and progression of white matter hyperintensities by Siriluk Thammasart, Danielle J. Harvey, Pauline Maillard, Charles DeCarli, Corinne A. Donnay, Gregory J. Wheeler, Audrey P. Fan, Audrey P. Fan

“…IntroductionIn an aging population, white matter hyperintensities (WMHs), observed on FLAIR MRI sequences, are indicators of cognitive decline, motor impairment, and increased vascular risk. …”
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Exploring the microbiota-gut-brain axis: impact on brain structure and function by Lidya K. Yassin, Mohammed M. Nakhal, Alreem Alderei, Afra Almehairbi, Ayishal B. Mydeen, Amal Akour, Mohammad I. K. Hamad

“…The MGBA serves as a conduit between the CNS and the ENS, facilitating communication between the emotional and cognitive centers of the brain via diverse pathways. …”
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The Role of Gut Microbiota in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Hanna Porwolik, Agnieszka Porwolik, Magdalena Bodera, Radosław Szydłowski, Agata Porwolik, Barbara Skrzypiec, Anna Hamerla, Anna Kaźmierska, Julia Gawron

“…Probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains and FMT showed potential in restoring microbial balance and reducing inflammation and improved cognitive and motor functions. Despite these promising findings, clinical evidence remains limited, and further research is necessary. …”
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