Coherent Analysis of the EEG to Study the Correlation of Neural Connections of the Cerebral Cortex with the Cognitive Functions of 6–8 Y.O. Children Having Difficulties in Learning and Behavioral Problems

Konstantins Pudovskis (Corresponding Author), Nelli Tolmača, Andrejs Bondarenko, Viesturs Lāriņš, Janis Vandans

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Abstract

Current research is done in groups of children within the norm and from those having learning difficulties from preschool (6–7) and primary school ages (7–8). A comparative analysis of cognitive brain functions during orientation in a maze has been performed using coherent EEG analysis with respect to age-related features of the formation of neural connections in the brain cortex. Identified differences in the quantitative and spatial organization of neural connections in the cerebral cortex in both hemispheres of the brain. The dynamics of neural connections in children with learning difficulties indicate a pronounced age-related functional immaturity of the cortical regions of the brain, as well as disruptions in the regulatory brain structures – an imbalance between inhibitory and activating influences. The data from the coherent EEG analysis correlated with a high level of motor activity (often chaotic) in the maze, fragmented perception, unstable attention, low working memory capacity, and weak optimization of skills in mastering new spaces. These are caused by the distortion of the analysis and synthesis of incoming information and disruption of control in the emotional-volitional sphere.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication19th Nordic-Baltic Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of NBC 2023
EditorsYuri Dekhtyar, Inga Saknite
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages336-342
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783031371318
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event19th Nordic-Baltic Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics - Liepaja, Latvia
Duration: 12 Jun 202314 Jun 2023
Conference number: 19
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-37132-5
https://nbc2023.lmifb.lv/
https://ebooks.rtu.lv/product/19-ziemelvalstu-un-baltijas-biomedicinas-inzenierzinatnu-un-medicinas-fizikas-konference/

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume89
ISSN (Print)1680-0737
ISSN (Electronic)1433-9277

Conference

Conference19th Nordic-Baltic Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
Abbreviated titleNBC 2023
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityLiepaja
Period12/06/2314/06/23
Other19. Ziemeļvalstu un Baltijas Biomedicīnas inženierzinātņu un medicīnas fizikas konference
Internet address

Keywords*

  • analysis
  • brain
  • children
  • EEG
  • learning difficulties

Field of Science*

  • 3.1 Basic medicine
  • 1.6 Biological sciences
  • 2.6 Medical engineering

Publication Type*

  • 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database

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