Synchronized low-frequency spontaneous fluctuations of the functional MRI (fMRI) signal
have recently been applied to investigate large-scale neuronal networks of the brain in the …

Abstract Changes in physiology and attentional performance associated with smoking
abstinence were characterized in 67 female smokers during low-stress and high-stress conditions…

Previous studies have demonstrated that electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve (VNS)
delivered at a moderate intensity following a learning experience enhances memory in …

This study sought to determine brain nicotine kinetics from use of the increasingly popular
electronic cigarette (E-cig). Methods: In 17 E-cig users (9 men and 8 women), brain uptake of …

Resting-state magnetic resonance imaging (rsMRI) is thought to reflect ongoing spontaneous
brain activity. However, the precise neurophysiological basis of rsMRI signal remains …

Brain accumulation rate and magnitude are critical for the acute reinforcing effects of nicotine.
Despite electronic cigarettes’ (E-cigs) appeal as substitutes for traditional combustible …

The value of analyzing neuroimaging data on a group level has been well established in
human studies. However, there is no standard procedure for registering and analyzing …

Aversive and smoking-related stimuli are related to smoking urges and relapse and can be
potent distractors of selective attention. It has been suggested that the beneficial effect of …

Objective This study aimed to examine the associations of individual trajectories of three
types of negative affect (NA: anxiety, depression, and anger) and craving during a 44-day …

Social cognitive theories on learning have considered the role of beliefs, thoughts and
perceptions in motivating students to adopt adaptive learning strategies. The concept of goals has …