The Impact of Burnout on Cognitive Performance
Burnout, operationalised as a syndrome of chronic workplace stress resulting in exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced efficacy, is associated with measurable
Noise in Working Memory Research and Working Memory Training: Theoretical Mechanisms and Methodological Challenges
In contemporary cognitive neuroscience, the construct of “noise” in working memory research operates within two distinct but interrelated conceptual
Cognitive Impairment in Bipolar Disorder: A Persistent Trait Across Mood States
Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a severe and chronic psychiatric condition characterised by recurrent episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression, interspersed with
A Systematic Taxonomy of Cognitive Assessment: Linking Task Paradigms to Specific Cognitive Functions and Neural Substrates
I. Core Executive Function Tasks (Miyake Framework) Shifting/Mental Set Shifting Tasks Task Name Primary Function Secondary Functions Key Performance Metrics
The Prefrontal Cortex and the Childhood “Executive”: Mapping the Neural Trajectory of Working Memory Development
The cognitive abilities that enable a child to resist grabbing a forbidden sweet, to follow a teacher’s multi-step instruction, or to mentally rearrange the
Working Memory Models: From Baddeley’s Multicomponent Theory to Integrative Cognitive and Neural Frameworks
Baddeley’s multicomponent framework remains a central reference point, but subsequent work has elaborated, challenged, and partially integrated it with
The Efficacy of Cognitive Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Focus on Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage for dementia, necessitating effective interventions to slow cognitive decline. While
Childhood Obesity as a Brain Disease: Neurodevelopmental, Genetic, and Cognitive Perspectives from Recent Scientific Research
Obesity in childhood is increasingly conceptualised as a brain disease, with compelling evidence demonstrating its deep neurobiological, genetic, and cognitive
The Impact of Migraine on Cognitive Performance
Migraine represents a highly prevalent and frequently debilitating neurological disorder, characterised by recurrent episodes of moderate to severe headache,