by Igor Val Danilov  and Sandra Mihailova

Received: 16 August 2024;  Published: 10 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2501263

This review aims to explore research on the development of emotions in organisms at the simple reflexes substage of the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development. We review the literature on alterations in spontaneous blinking in children under 6 months of age. Then, we extract the data from the selected studies that allow us to examine whether simple reflexes in infants reveal the emotion signature in the altered reflective responses. The significance of this study is that it is the first review to demonstrate t [...]

by OBM Neurobiology Editorial Office

Received: 03 January 2025;  Published: 03 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2501262

The editors of OBM Neurobiology would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the Web of [...]

by Suheir Awadalla  , E Bethan Davies  and Cris Glazebrook

Received: 21 October 2024;  Published: 31 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404261

Numerous studies have explored the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among university students worldwide. However, only a few have examined how these symptoms affect students' academic performance. This systematic review explores the relationship between depression, anxiety, and academic performance among undergraduate university students. Peer-reviewed articles published between 1997 and June 2020 were included if they: (a) were in English; (b) had a study population that was exclusively undergraduate [...]

by Igor Val Danilov

Received: 08 September 2024;  Published: 29 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404260

This narrative review of the literature on noninvasive brain stimulation techniques observes four neurostimulation domains: light therapy, photobiomodulation, a group of techniques within transcranial electric current and magnetic field stimulations, low-frequency sound stimulations, including vibroacoustic therapy, and rhythmic auditory stimulation. The review aims to determine whether or not different brain stimulation approaches rely upon a similar physicochemical sequence of actions. The study identifies releva [...]

by Andrey Nasledov  , Liubov Tkacheva  and Sergey Miroshnikov

Received: 03 July 2024;  Published: 27 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404259

The work identifies the factor structure of autism symptoms in older preschoolers to check their age dynamics. An Autism Marker Questionnaire containing 330 potential symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was developed to be implemented as an online survey. 501 children were examined (371 with ASD) already classified by experts as a group of ASD, typically developing (TD) or with developmental delay (DD). At the exploratory stage, a relatively simple 8-factor structure was obtained: Speech Understanding (SU), [...]

by Suat Morkuzu  , Alice Morello  , Giorgio Raposio  and Edoardo Raposio

Received: 18 July 2024;  Published: 27 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404258

Recent studies have identified that certain types of migraines, including frontal migraines, may be attributed to the irritation of specific extracranial nerves. This systematic review addresses the following questions: Which surgical techniques are most effective for chronic frontal migraines? How do combined surgical approaches compare to isolated procedures regarding efficacy and complication rates? Our objective is to comprehensively analyze surgical options for frontal migraines, including their success rates [...]

by Danilo Donati  , Giacomo Farì  , Federica Giorgi  , Andrea Bernetti  and Roberto Tedeschi

Received: 02 June 2024;  Published: 22 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404257

This review evaluates the efficacy of Action Observation Training (AOT) in improving upper limb functionality in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Five studies were selected based on strict inclusion criteria, focusing on clinical interventions that assessed AOT's effects on upper limb motor skills in pediatric CP populations. Across these studies, significant improvements were observed in motor skills such as reach, grasp, and spontaneous use of the affected limb, underscoring AOT's potential functional benefits. [...]

by Mykhailo Zhylin  , Viktoriia Mendelo  , Svitlana Bondarevych  , Yuliia Kokorina  and Andrii Tatianchykov

Received: 08 July 2024;  Published: 22 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404256

Emotional regulation (ER) is the process by which people change their physiology, expressions, and emotional experiences to operate in their daily lives. Deficits in emotion control may be connected to physical and mental health consequences. This review aims to identify genetic variants, understand neurobiological mechanisms, and explore behavioral phenotypes associated with ER. In our study, we included English studies from online databases such as Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Sco [...]

by Giacomo Farì  , Roberto Tedeschi  , Andrea Bernetti  and Danilo Donati

Received: 30 August 2024;  Published: 20 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404255

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by direct or indirect forces is a prevalent issue in contact sports, leading to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and neck pain. These symptoms can have long-term consequences, including neurodegenerative diseases and mood disorders. This review fills an essential gap in the literature, as current studies on physiotherapy for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports are limited in scope, particularly in evaluating multimodal and personalized interventions. The review a [...]

by Mega Obukohwo Oyovwi  , Gregory Joseph Uchechukwu  , Bolape Adeola Oyekanmi  , Emmanuel Igho Odokuma  and Ugushida Thankgod Ogenma

Received: 08 June 2024;  Published: 20 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404254

The gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem of billions of microorganisms in the human digestive tract, plays a crucial role in maintaining health. Recent studies have highlighted a bidirectional communication pathway called the gut-brain axis between the gut and the brain. This communication is significantly influenced by gut microbiota and its interactions with the immune system, which can affect brain function and contribute to inflammation. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the relationship bet [...]