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File180 - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG2019-032025-02

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-180
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
180 - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG
Duration: 2019-03 - 2025-02
Researcher(s):
Paul Stevens, Ben Roberts
Institution(s): University of Derby (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress Report
Final Report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Stevens, P.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Remote viewing / Non-linguistic mentation / Coincident detection / Parapsychology
DocumentExploring the effects of linguistic versus nonlinguistic mentation in a remote-viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-180
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
180 - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG
Duration: 2019-03 - 2025-02
Researcher(s):
Paul Stevens, Ben Roberts
Institution(s): University of Derby (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress Report
Final Report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Stevens, P.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Remote viewing / Non-linguistic mentation / Coincident detection / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-180.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Exploring the effects of linguistic versus nonlinguistic mentation in a remote-viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG
Publication year: 2025
URL:
www.spr.ac.uk
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This study explored the mode of mentation (linguistic versus non-linguistic) and possible micropsychokinesis coincident effects within a remote-viewing (RV) protocol, using a novel random event generator (REG): a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) imaging sensor under dark conditions. Sixty participants took part via a standardized website interface. Each session consisted of a 20-minute RV period, during which participants either typed or drew their mentation. Meanwhile, the RV agent was at the target site, recording REG data (20 minutes of control data,
randomly split into pre- and post-session segments around the 20 minutes of the RV period). Participants submitted their mentation (typed or an uploaded photo) and then ranked four video clips (target site plus three decoys), with later independent judge ranking for comparison. The results demonstrated evidence of successful RV for online (? = 0.67, p = 0.02) but not in-person participant (? = 0.46, p = 0.31) sessions. No
differences were seen in the mode of mentation. The novel REG did show significantly greater baseline deviation for RV hits versus misses (p = 0.03), but only in the first half of the session (mean z = 2.23, p = 0.01) and not the second half (mean z = 0.88, p = 0.19). However, the matrix REG design may not be beneficial as analyses did not reveal any consistent differences in complexity (fractal dimension) between RV hits and misses.
We conclude that: RV can successfully be performed with a minimal set-up, using a standardized webpage interface; the mode of mentation is not meaningful; and the significant differences in REG activity for hits versus misses suggest the usefulness of an REG as a coincident detector.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Stevens, P.
Secondary author(s):
Roberts, B.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Stevens, P., & Roberts, B. (2025). Exploring the effects of linguistic versus nonlinguistic mentation in a remote-viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG. Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 89(1), 24–46.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Remote viewing / Linguistic mentation / Nonlinguistic mentation / Micropsychokinesis (MPK) / Random event generator (REG)

Exploring the effects of linguistic versus nonlinguistic mentation in a remote-viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG

Exploring the effects of linguistic versus nonlinguistic mentation in a remote-viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG
DocumentFinal report - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG2020

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-180
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
180 - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG
Duration: 2019-03 - 2025-02
Researcher(s):
Paul Stevens, Ben Roberts
Institution(s): University of Derby (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress Report
Final Report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Stevens, P.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Remote viewing / Non-linguistic mentation / Coincident detection / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-180.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG
Publication year: 2020
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
This project explores mode of mentation and possible microPK coincident effects within a remote-viewing (RV) protocol and using a novel REG (CMOS imaging sensor under dark conditions).
Aims
To explore differences in the linguistic vs. non-linguistic mentation and study whether ESP processes might be accompanied by coincident microPK effects.
Method
60 participants (Ps) took part via a standardised website interface. Each session consisted of a 20 minute RV period, during which Ps either typed their mentation or uploaded a photo of a drawing. Meanwhile, the RV agent was at the target site, recording REG data (20 minutes of control data, randomly split into pre- and post-session segments around the 20 minutes of RV period). Ps submitted their mentation and ranked 4 video-clips (target site plus 3 decoys), with later independent judge ranking for comparison.
Results
There was evidence of successful RV for online (?=0.67, p=0.02) but not in-person Ps (?=0.46, p=0.31). No differences were seen based on the mode of mentation. The novel REG did show significantly greater deviation from baseline for RV hits vs. misses (p=0.03). This occurred in the first half of the session (mean z=2.23, p=0.01) and not the second half (mean z=0.88, p=0.19), suggesting RV activity happens early on. However, the more complicated REG design may not be needed, as analyses did not reveal any consistent differences in complexity (fractal dimension) between hits and misses.
Conclusions
Sucessful RV can successfully be performed with a minimal setup, using a standardised webpage interface. Mode of mentation is not meaningful. The REG did show significant differences in activity for hits versus misses, suggesting its usefulness as a coincident detector.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Stevens, P.
Secondary author(s):
Roberts, B.
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Stevens, P., & Roberts, B. (2020). Final report - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Remote viewing / Coincident detection / REG / Non-linguistic mentation

Final report - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG

Final report - Exploring the effects of linguistic versus non-linguistic mentation in a remote viewing protocol, with coincident micropsychokinesis detection using a novel matrix REG