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DocumentFinal report - Age-related changes in motor-cognitive dual-tasking: An electrophysiological investigation of interference at the level of sub-task elements2024

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-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-086
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
086 - Age-related changes in motor-cognitive dual-tasking: An electrophysiological investigation of interference at the level of sub-task elements
Duration: 2021-10 - 2024-05
Researcher(s):
Subhobrata Mitra, Christina Howard
Institution(s): Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Mitra, S.
Secondary author(s):
Howard, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dual tasking / Ageing / Motor control / Cognition / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-086.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Age-related changes in motor-cognitive dual-tasking: An electrophysiological investigation of interference at the level of sub-task elements
Publication year: 2024
Abstract/Results:
Abstract:
Continuous sensorimotor coordinations (CSCs) such as driving, walking, using control interfaces, or maintaining the body’s balance are often performed alongside cognitive tasks involving attention and executive function (EF). Such dual tasks can mutually interfere, particularly in older adults, but the timing, direction and reciprocity of interference are not yet understood at the level of task components. This project’s two experiments compared the chronometry of dual task interference between a visual oddball task and a continuous visuomanual tracking task in young and older adults. The oddball task’s components and their cortical resourcing were identified using EEG, and tracking deviations reflected perturbations to state monitoring in the CSC task. Despite instructions to give equal priority to both tasks, older participants tried to maintain resourcing of the oddball task whereas young participants reduced resourcing to accommodate the demands of the tracking task. As a result, older adults’ tracking deviation lasted longer. The older group’s tendency to reserve resources for oddball operations persisted even when increased EF load in the second experiment reduced their oddball task resourcing and performance and increased both groups’ tracking deviations. Notably, this resource reservation tendency was anticipatory in nature as it was detectable earlier in the trial timeline than the EF loading component itself. These detailed chronometric results clarify that age-related amplification of CSC-cognitive interference is largely due to greater inflexibility in task prioritization. Prioritization of the cognitive task over the CSC in this type of dual tasking may have safety implications in everyday task settings.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Mitra, S.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Mitra, S. (2024). Final report - Age-related changes in motor-cognitive dual-tasking: An electrophysiological investigation of interference at the level of sub-task elements.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Dual tasking / Sensorimotor coordination / Event-related potential / Event-related potential / Executive function / Electrophysiology

Final report - Age-related changes in motor-cognitive dual-tasking: An electrophysiological investigation of interference at the level of sub-task element

Final report - Age-related changes in motor-cognitive dual-tasking: An electrophysiological investigation of interference at the level of sub-task element
DocumentA role for preparatory midfrontal theta in autism as revealed by a high executive load brain–computer interface reverse spelling task2025

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-2018-306
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
306 - The neural circuitry underlying error monitoring during social cognition
Duration: 2019-10 - 2022-09
Researcher(s):
Teresa Sousa, Miguel Castelo-Branco, João Castelhano, Verónica Figueiredo, Andreia Pereira
Institution(s): Institute for Nuclear Sciences Applied to Health - ICNAS, University of Coimbra (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Sousa, T.
Secondary author(s):
Castelo-Branco, M., Castelhano, J., Figueiredo, V., Pereira, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Error metacognition / Social error monitoring / Cognitive control / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-306.06
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
A role for preparatory midfrontal theta in autism as revealed by a high executive load brain–computer interface reverse spelling task
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00670-7
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Midfrontal theta oscillations have been linked to executive function, yet their role in autism - where this function is often compromised - remains unclear. We hypothesized that preparatory increases in theta power may help normalize performance in autism. To test this, we used a challenging interactive executive function task designed to impose a high working memory load and require constant error monitoring. An electroencephalogram (EEG)-based brain–computer interface (BCI) was used to maximize cognitive load and engagement. Neural activity from autistic and non-autistic adults was compared while participants were asked to mentally reverse pseudowords (engaging working memory) and write them using the BCI, which provided real-time performance feedback (maximizing error monitoring). The study focused on theta power modulation during the preparatory (pre-response) and feedback (post-response) periods but also explored the role of posterior alpha oscillations. Results showed similar task performance between groups, but distinct recruitment of brain resources, particularly during the preparatory period. The finding of an increased preparatory theta in autism favors the hypothesis of compensatory recruitment of cognitive control and attentional mechanisms to achieve accurate results.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Dias, C.
Secondary author(s):
Sousa, T., Cruz, A., Costa, D., Mouga, S., Castelhano, J., Pires, G., Castelo-Branco, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
0.00|0.00
Reference:
Dias, C., Sousa, T., Cruz, A., Costa, D., Mouga, S., Castelhano, J., Pires, G., & Castelo-Branco, M. (2025). A role for preparatory midfrontal theta in autism as revealed by a high executive load brain–computer interface reverse spelling task. Scientific Reports, 15, 16671. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00670-7
2-year Impact Factor: 3.9|2024
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2025
Times cited: 0|2026-02-17
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Autism / Executive function / Midfrontal theta / Error monitoring / EEG-based BCI

A role for preparatory midfrontal theta in autism as revealed by a high executive load brain–computer interface reverse spelling task

A role for preparatory midfrontal theta in autism as revealed by a high executive load brain–computer interface reverse spelling task