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Graph showing reduction in distress scores (SUDs, IES-R, PCL-5) for both EMDR and Posner Paradigm groups.

EMDR and Posner Paradigm: Innovative Approaches to Reprocessing Negative Memories

EMDR and Posner Paradigm: Innovative Approaches to Reprocessing Negative Memories New research published in Frontiers in Psychiatry explores how the Posner Paradigm compares to traditional EMDR eye movements in processing distress memories. By Laura Piccardi, Samuele Russo, Stefano Lasaponara, Maddalena Boccia, Chiara Riso, Emanuela Tizzani, Jessica Burrai, Anna Maria Giannini, and Paola Guariglia. Eye Movement Desensitization and […]

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A person displaying signs of problematic smartphone use and social media addiction due to vulnerable personality traits.

The Vulnerable Side of Tech Addiction: How Personality Fuels Our Digital Habits

The Vulnerable Side of Tech Addiction: How Personality Fuels Our Digital Habits We often blame the algorithms. We blame the infinite scroll, the notification chimes, and the bright screens for our inability to put our phones down. But what if the root cause isn’t just in the device, but deep within the complexities of our

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This study explores the significant impact of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) on adolescent online vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic's third wave, highlighting the mediation role of FoMO between age and vulnerability.

Adolescence and Online Vulnerability: The Crucial Role of FoMO in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Adolescence and Online Vulnerability: The Crucial Role of FoMO in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era Introduction: A Landmark Study on Adolescent Online Safety We are thrilled to announce the online publication of a groundbreaking article titled “Adolescence and online vulnerability: The role of fear of missing out (FoMO): A cross-sectional study during the third wave of

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Doctor using AI interface, showing healthcare providers' AI awareness.

The I-KAPCAM-AI-Q: A Novel Instrument for Evaluating Healthcare Providers’ AI Awareness in Italy

The I-KAPCAM-AI-Q: A Novel Instrument for Evaluating Healthcare Providers’ AI Awareness in Italy Bridging the Gap in AI Integration for Italian Healthcare Understanding AI Readiness Among Italian Medical Professionals The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare holds immense promise for improving diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. However, successfully leveraging AI requires a thorough understanding

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Illustration depicting a driver at a crossroads, with thought bubbles showing rationalizations for rule-breaking versus adherence to road safety, representing moral disengagement and the MORDE Scale's focus.

Promoting Sustainable and Safe Mobility: Unveiling the MORDE Scale for Driver Psychology

Promoting Sustainable and Safe Mobility: Unveiling the MORDE Scale for Driver Psychology Understanding the Hidden Drivers of Risky Behavior Road traffic accidents remain a global crisis, exacting a devastating toll in lives and injuries. While many factors contribute to this persistent problem, a deeper understanding of the psychological and behavioral underpinnings of driver choices is

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Air Traffic Controller Stress & Glucose Regulation: Medical Certification Insights

Work-Related Stress and Glucose Regulation in Air Traffic Control Officers: New Perspectives for Medical Certification   The Biomedicine Study: A Beacon on ATCOs’ Resilience A new article published in Biomedicine, titled “Work-Related Stress and Glucose Regulation in Air Traffic Control Officers: Implications for Medical Certification,” opens new frontiers in understanding the relationship between professional stress

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A visual representation of how different reasoning paths influence the judgment and attribution of intentionality in complex moral scenarios.

How Reasoning Style Influences the Attribution of Intentionality

How Reasoning Style Influences the Attribution of Intentionality A recent article published in Cognitive Processing by researchers Nicola Matteucci Armandi Avogli Trotti, Micaela Maria Zucchelli, Andrea Pavan, Laura Piccardi, and Raffaella Nori explores the deep connection between our reasoning style and how we attribute intentionality to others, especially in morally ambiguous situations. Link to the official article:

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Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR_ Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings

Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR: Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings

Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR: Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings A recent article published in Brain Sciences “Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR: Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings” by Laura Piccardi, Marcello Massidda, Laura Travaglini, Sofia Pescarin, Marco Giancola, Massimiliano Palmiero, Matteo Deflorian, Sabrina Apollaro, Roberta Lista, and Raffaella

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Exploring Young Adults’ Commitment to Cultural Heritage: A Rasch Scale Validation Study

Evaluating Young Adults’ Engagement with Cultural Heritage The recent article published in Heritage by Manuele Veggi, Alessandro von Gal, Laura Piccardi, Sofia Pescarin, and Raffaella Nori titled “How Much Do We Care About Cultural Heritage? A Rasch Scale Validation Study Among Young Adults“, investigates the relationship between citizens and cultural heritage through the novel Cultural Heritage

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Common Brain Areas in Spatial Navigation and Visuo-Spatial Planning_ A Meta-Analysis

The Shared Brain Map for Spatial Navigation and Visuo-Spatial Planning Revealed

The Shared Brain Map for Spatial Navigation and Visuo-Spatial Planning Revealed Navigating a new city and solving a complex puzzle might seem like fundamentally different challenges, yet our brain tackles them using a surprisingly similar core toolkit. A landmark new study – Common Brain Areas in Spatial Navigation and Visuo-Spatial Planning: A Meta-Analysis– by Sofia

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Chart illustrating a direct predictive link from field-independent cognitive style to malevolent creative process and product, but showing no connection to malevolent behavior.

Malevolent Creativity and Cognitive Style: The Mind Behind Harmful Ideas

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the research published in Frontiers in Psychology by Pierpaolo Zivi and colleagues, titled “Field dependent-independent cognitive style as a predictor of malevolent creativity: a multifaceted approach”. The study explores one of the most fascinating and unsettling aspects of the human mind: malevolent creativity, the ability to generate original ideas with the

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Agostino Gemelli

Agostino Gemelli: The Forgotten Pioneer Who Taught Pilots How to Navigate the Skies

Agostino Gemelli: Pioneer of Spatial Orientation in Flight Now online in the Journal of the History of the Neurosciences, the article “Gemelli’s legacy in the knowledge of spatial orientation in flight“ by Paola Verde and Laura Piccardi sheds new light on the pioneering work of Agostino Gemelli. An Italian Franciscan friar, physician, and psychologist, Gemelli laid

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Disruptive resting state networks characterizing depressive comorbidity in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

It is now online ALE-meta-analysis: Disruptive resting state networks characterizing depressive comorbidity in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment by Alessandro von Gal, Dario Papa, Marco D’Auria, and Laura Piccardi, published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. This systematic literature review on Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science extracts experiments that compare resting state scans of

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Relationship Between Depression and Neurodegeneration: Risk Factor, Prodrome, Consequence, or Something Else? A Scoping Review

It is now online the review: Relationship Between Depression and Neurodegeneration: Risk Factor, Prodrome, Consequence, or Something Else? A Scoping Review by Dario Papa, Alessandro Ingenito, Alessandro von Gal, Maria Francesca De Pandis, and Laura Piccardi, published in Biomedicine. This article seeks to investigate the unclear link between depression and neurodegeneration. A huge debate exists

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Dual Assessment of Developmental Topographical Disorientation: Comparing Self-Reported Measures with Actual Navigational Performance

It is now online the article: Dual Assessment of Developmental Topographical Disorientation: Comparing Self-Reported Measures with Actual Navigational Performance by Alessia Bonavita, Sofia Pepe, Raffaella Nori, Massimiliano Palmiero, Cecilia Guariglia and Laura Piccardi, published in Brain Sciences. This article seeks to (i) evaluate the effectiveness of the Familiarity and Spatial Cognitive Style Scale (FSCS) and

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The Dual Process model: the effect of cognitive load on the ascription of intentionality

It is now online the article: “The Dual Process model: the effect of cognitive load on the ascription of intentionality” by Micaela Maria Zucchelli, Nicola Matteucci Armandi Avogli Trotti, Andrea Pavan, Laura Piccardi, and Raffaella Nori, published in Frontiers in Psychology. This article seeks to examine the intentionality behind decision-making by utilizing a cognitive load

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May reducing driving-related phobia recover developmental topographical disorientation? A case report

It is now online the article: May reducing driving-related phobia recover developmental topographical disorientation? A case report. by Cecilia Guariglia, Samuele Russo, Alessia Bonavita, Raffaella Nori and Laura Piccardi, published in Applied Neuropsychology: Adult. In this article, we report the case of a girl with developmental topographical disorientation (DTD) and driving related fear (DRF) who struggled to learn driving routes due to her phobia. Her

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Mind’s eye in the Alzheimer’s disease spectrum continuum

It is now online the article: “Mind’s eye in the Alzheimer’s disease spectrum continuum” by Giulia Bechi Gabrielli, Fabrizia D’Antonio, Antonella Di Vita, Roberta Margiotta, Massimiliano Panigutti, Maddalena Boccia, Laura Piccardi, Liana Palermo, Emanuela Salati, Micaela Sepe Monti, Giuseppina Talarico, Giuseppe Bruno and Cecilia Guariglia, published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. This article aims to

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The Effects of Multidisciplinary Intensive Rehabilitation on Cognitive and Executive Functions in Parkinson’s Disease: A Clinical Database Analysis

It is now online the article: “The Effects of Multidisciplinary Intensive Rehabilitation on Cognitive and Executive Functions in Parkinson’s Disease: A Clinical Database Analysis” by Ivana Baldassarre, Rossella Rotondo, Laura Piccardi, Lorenza Leonardi, Danilo Lanni, Maria Gaglione, Fabrizio Stocchi, Massimo Fini, Michela Goffredo, Elvira Padua, and Maria Francesca De Pandis published in Journal of Clinical

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Measuring spatial navigation during locomotion in children: A systematic review

It is now online the review article: “Measuring spatial navigation during locomotion in children: A systematic review” by Nuria Martín-Pozuelo, Lidia Carballo Costa, Marina Solís-García, Marco Giancola, Laura Piccardi, Isabel De las Cuevas-Teràn, and Verònica Robles-García, published in Heliyon. This article aims to describe the role of locomotion during the assessment of spatial navigation in

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