Article
Psychology, Experimental
Nicolas Legrand, Sebastian Scott Engen, Camile Maria Costa Correa, Nanna Kildahl Mathiasen, Niia Nikolova, Francesca Fardo, Micah Allen
Summary: This study found that the emotional valence of stimuli can significantly affect memory performance, subjective confidence, heart rate, and heart-rate variability. Negative valence can decrease memory performance and confidence, particularly for low arousal words, while also modulating heart rate and HRV during recognition memory processing.
COGNITION & EMOTION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Csaba Szabo, Zsolt Vizesi, Aniko Vincze
Summary: The study focused on the effect of competition level and phase of exercise on heart rate and heart rate variability parameters in show jumpers. Average and maximum heart rates were not significantly affected by the level of competition, but heart rate variability parameters proved to be more sensitive in detecting workload differences, especially in lower-level show jumpers.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Diego Candia-Rivera, Vincenzo Catrambone, Julian F. Thayer, Claudio Gentili, Gaetano Valenza
Summary: The century-long debate on bodily states and emotions continues, with this study investigating the brain-heart interplay during emotional experiences. Using a computational model, the researchers found that sympathetic-vagal activity plays a leading and causal role in initiating the emotional response, and the subsequent dynamic interplay between the central and autonomic nervous systems sustains the processing of emotional arousal.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Simone Costantini, Mattia Chiappini, Giorgia Malerba, Carla Dei, Anna Falivene, Sara Arlati, Vera Colombo, Emilia Biffi, Fabio Alexander Storm
Summary: This study tested the accuracy of the Empatica 4 wristband in detecting heart rate variability and electrodermal activity in stress-inducing conditions and driving scenarios. The results showed that HRV time-domain and frequency-domain parameters had good reliability, while EDA parameters showed no correlation. Further research can improve the quality of HRV and EDA data through protocol optimization and algorithm improvement.
Article
Cell Biology
Janneke M. Wiersema, Annelies E. P. Kamphuis, Jos H. T. Rohling, Laura Kervezee, Abimbola A. Akintola, Steffy W. Jansen, P. Eline Slagboom, Diana van Heemst, Evie van der Spoel
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between heart rate parameters and familial longevity and chronological age. The findings indicate that middle-aged participants have lower 24-h heart rate, lower amplitudes, and earlier trough and peak times compared to young participants, but no association with familial longevity was found. Interestingly, middle-aged participants also show poorer heart rate variability during long-term recordings, suggesting potential deterioration in cardiovascular health.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gangyoung Lee, Sung Park, Mincheol Whang
Summary: Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to assess one's own and others' emotions. The assessment of EI has primarily relied on subjective reports, which are vulnerable to response distortion, limiting its validity. To address this limitation, we propose a novel method for assessing EI based on physiological responses, specifically heart rate variability (HRV) and dynamics. Our method has implications for improving the validity of EI assessment by providing objective and quantifiable measures that are less vulnerable to response distortion.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Taylor L. L. Buchanan, Christopher M. M. Janelle
Summary: Breathing interventions have been shown to improve sport performance. However, methodological differences hinder a clear understanding of their effectiveness. Breathing frequency has different effects on motor performance under varying emotional conditions, potentially mediated by factors other than perceived arousal.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Valentina Vitale, Giuseppe Conte, Paolo Baragli, Eduard Jose-Cunilleras, Micaela Sgorbini
Summary: This study investigated differences in heart rate variability (HRV) between healthy and sick neonatal foals, finding significantly lower Standard Deviation of the RR intervals and Sample Entropy in sick foals. HRV analysis shows potential for predicting in-hospital mortality in foals, although further research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm these findings.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Josh Goheen, John A. E. Anderson, Jianfeng Zhang, Georg Northoff
Summary: This systematic review discusses the evidence that respiration plays a fundamental role in coordinating neural activity, behavior, and emotion. The main findings are that respiration affects neural activity in various brain regions, modulates different frequency ranges in brain dynamics, and different respiration protocols yield different neural and mental effects. The effects of respiration on the brain are related to concurrent modulation of biochemical and physiological variables. The connection between respiration and neuro-mental features like emotion holds promise for therapeutic usage in mental disorders.
NEUROSCIENCE BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Janne Winther Christensen, Rikke Munk, Lesley Hawson, Rupert Palme, Torben Larsen, Agneta Egenvall, Uta U. Koenig von Borstel, Maria Vilain Rorvang
Summary: This study found a large variation in rideability scores assigned to ten sports horses by ten professional riders. Rideability scores were dependent on the level of horse conflict behaviour, but not rein tension and physiological measures. Further studies are needed to improve the objectivity, consistency and reliability of rideability assessment of sports horses.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Reyhan Tunc, Simay Ikier
Summary: Aging is associated with declines in attention, leading to an increase in inattentional blindness. Older adults show greater inattentional blindness, especially towards negative stimuli. However, they are more likely to detect positive stimuli, indicating an age-related positivity effect. These findings highlight the role of emotional and motivational changes in older age, and suggest that higher inattentional blindness for older adults cannot solely be attributed to reductions in attentional capacity.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Judith Held, Andreea Visla, Christine Wolfer, Nadine Messerli-Burgy, Christoph Fluckiger
Summary: The study found no significant differences in HRV and HR between clinically anxious individuals and control group at baseline or during the recovery phase. However, the control group showed a significant decrease in HRV at the start of the stressful task, while the anxious group did not show substantial changes. Screening for anxiety disorders may help in early intervention for patients with impaired HRV and HR functioning.
Article
Psychology, Biological
Darcianne K. Watanabe, Vida Pourmand, Jocelyn Lai, Gewnhi Park, Julian Koenig, Cameron R. Wiley, Julian F. Thayer, DeWayne P. Williams
Summary: There are differences in emotion regulation between Asian Americans and European Americans, particularly regarding adaptive emotion regulation strategies and resting heart rate variability (HRV). Research suggests that Asian Americans may be more affected by resting HRV in relation to emotion regulation difficulties, especially in accessing emotion regulation strategies when facing negative emotions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ryan L. Brown, Michelle A. Chen, Jensine Paoletti, Eva E. Dicker, E. Lydia Wu-Chung, Angie S. LeRoy, Marzieh Majd, Robert Suchting, Julian F. Thayer, Christopher P. Fagundes
Summary: The negative emotions following stressful life events can increase the risk of depressive symptoms and perceived stress. The process model of emotion regulation helps distinguish adaptive and maladaptive strategies to determine who may be at a higher risk of psychological health problems. Heart rate variability (HRV) may affect these relationships as it measures aspects of self-regulation, including emotion and behavioral regulation. The study found that higher vagally mediated HRV can buffer the adverse effects of expressive suppression on depressive symptoms, and weakly for perceived stress. There was no evidence for an interaction between cognitive reappraisal and HRV, but there was a significant negative association between cognitive reappraisal and depressive symptoms and perceived stress. Future research can investigate whether intervening on emotion regulation strategies or HRV can change these individual characteristics over time.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Andy Schumann, Christian Gaser, Rassoul Sabeghi, P. Christian Schulze, Sven Festag, Cord Spreckelsen, Karl-Juergen Baer
Summary: This study used machine learning to estimate participants' age based on autonomic cardiovascular indices. The Gaussian process regression model was found to be the most suitable, with a correlation of r=0.81 and a mean absolute error of MAE=5.6 years. The estimated age for obese participants was significantly higher compared to normal-weight controls, indicating advanced cardiovascular aging by 5.7 years.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Valentina Vitale, Malene Laurberg, Gaby van Galen
Summary: This case report describes the clinical and echocardiographic findings of a horse with quadricuspid aortic valve as the sole congenital abnormality. It highlights the importance of echocardiographic screening in asymptomatic patients and discusses the limitations and risks of misdiagnosis with transthoracic echocardiography.
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
V. Vitale
Summary: Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are gastrointestinal disorders found in both humans and animals. However, in horses, the definition and diagnosis methods are not well-defined. This review aims to provide initial guidelines for practitioners dealing with suspected cases regarding the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of IBDs in horses.
EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Chiara Orsetti, Valentina Vitale, Jacopo Mortola, Micaela Sgorbini, Francesca Bonelli
Summary: Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) was quantified in cows and sheep, showing lower values compared to humans, dogs, and horses. These findings suggest that RSA could serve as a potential biomarker for stress or pain in ruminant animals.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Valentina Vitale, Francesca Bonelli, Giuseppe Conte, Chiara Orsetti, Gaby Van Galen, Denis Verwilghen, Micaela Sgorbini
Summary: Traditional lectures often fail to capture the complexity of real-life decision-making situations and modern students are more engaged by concise and engaging teaching methods. This study introduced a board game based on the Clue game to teach final-year veterinary students practical skills in large animal medicine. The board game was found to be more enjoyable for the students compared to traditional class discussions.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valentina Vitale, Tommaso Vezzosi, Chiara Di Franco, Angela Briganti, Rosalba Tognetti, Giuseppe Conte, Elena Bucchioni, Micaela Sgorbini
Summary: Sedation should be avoided during echocardiographic examination in horses as it alters cardiac dimensions and indices of function. However, some horses require sedation for a safe and effective examination. This study aimed to evaluate if the concurrent infusion of dobutamine counteracts the cardiovascular changes observed with sedation alone. The results showed that the infusion did not counteract the sedation-induced alterations.
Editorial Material
Veterinary Sciences
Paolo Baragli, Jenny Yngvesson, Claudio Gentili, Antonio Lanata
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Paolo Baragli, Alberto Alessi, Marco Pagliai, Martina Felici, Asahi Ogi, Lesley Hawson, Angelo Gazzano, Barbara Padalino
Summary: This study measured the directional force exerted by 147 riders on stirrup straps using digital load cells applied to a wooden horseback model, and found that the majority of riders exhibited asymmetry. Riding style seemed to be a potential risk factor for asymmetry. Further research with larger sample groups and controlled factors is needed to explore this phenomenon.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carmen Borrelli, Giacomo Riggio, Tiffani Josey Howell, Patrizia Piotti, Silvana Diverio, Mariangela Albertini, Paolo Mongillo, Lieta Marinelli, Paolo Baragli, Francesco Paolo Di Iacovo, Angelo Gazzano, Federica Pirrone, Chiara Mariti
Summary: Researchers translated and validated the Cat-/Dog-Owner Relationship Scale (C/DORS) for cat owners in Italy. The results showed that owners of cats living exclusively indoors scored higher in pet-owner interactions and perceived emotional closeness, while those who owned both cats and dogs scored lower in pet-owner interactions. Behavior problems, not being neutered, and lack of previous experience with cat ownership were associated with higher perceived costs of cat ownership. Overall, the study provides insights into the owner-pet relationship in cat owners in Italy.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Luca Turini, Francesca Bonelli, Antonio Lanata, Valentina Vitale, Irene Nocera, Micaela Sgorbini, Marcello Mele
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of using smart textiles technology to assess HRV in small ruminants and found that it is comparable to a standard base-apex ECG. The smart textiles technology is simple to use and does not require glue or shaving the sheep's wool, reducing animal handling and stress.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martina Felici, Micaela Sgorbini, Paolo Baragli, Antonio Lanata, Paola Marmorini, Francesco Camillo
Summary: This study investigates the effect of induced delivery on at-term mares' sympathetic-vagal balance. The results showed no significant difference in autonomic nervous system functioning between spontaneous and induced delivery. In the induced delivery group, both branches of the autonomic nervous system were activated during the pre-delivery period. In conclusion, this study supports the literature's findings of sympathetic dominance during parturition and no change in Heart Rate Variability following exogenous oxytocin administration in parturient mares.
Letter
Veterinary Sciences
Valentina Vitale, Malene Laurberg, Gaby van Galen, Gunther van Loon
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Valentina Vitale, Irene Nocera, Gaby van Galen, Micaela Sgorbini, Giuseppe Conte, Bendetta Aliboni, Denis Verwilghen
Summary: The use of alcohol solution during abdominal ultrasound examination on horses can result in positive breath test for up to 60 minutes. The amount of alcohol used and the test results varied significantly among different operators. Therefore, equine veterinarians may test positive in breath alcohol tests for an extended period after ethanol exposure.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sara Busechian, Maria Beatrice Conti, Micaela Sgorbini, Giuseppe Conte, Maria Chiara Marchesi, Camillo Pieramati, Francesco Zappulla, Valentina Vitale, Fabrizio Rueca
Summary: This study compared the efficacy of two oral omeprazole formulations (powder paste and gastro-enteric resistant granules) in the treatment of gastric ulcers in racehorses. The results showed that both formulations had similar efficacy in treating gastric ulcers, but the glandular mucosa responded poorly to omeprazole treatment.
JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Aurora Paganelli, Martina Felici, Luca Turini, Paolo Baragli, Lucia Carlucci, Fabio Anastasio Recchia, Micaela Sgorbini
Summary: Genetics, uterine environment, maternal behavior, and rearing conditions can all influence animal behavioral phenotypes. Studies on cloned pigs have shown mixed results, with some finding no differences in behavior between clones and non-clones, while others have reported similarities in behavior among clones. This study examined the cognitive abilities of cloned minipigs, finding significant differences in detour time and patterns among different clone populations. The findings suggest that cloned animals may develop different cognitive and behavioral characteristics, and the use of cloning to obtain similar behavioral phenotypes remains debated.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Valentina Vitale, Lucas Troya-Portillo, Ignacio Corradini, Barbara Serrano, Lara Armengou
Summary: This article reports a case of a mare with multisystemic eosinophilic epitheliotropic disease, a rare chronic condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the intestine and other organs. The clinical symptoms include weight loss, intermittent diarrhea, and generalized dermatitis. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but intestinal nematodes are strongly suspected to be involved. The report describes the clinical and histopathological findings, treatment, and progression of the disease, supporting the role of parasitic migration in the pathogenesis of multisystemic eosinophilic epitheliotropic disease.
VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS
(2023)
