Computational and Functional Diagnostic Approaches in Behavioral and Clinical Neurosciences
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editors
2. Autism Research and Treatment Centre, Una Breccia Nel Muro, 00168 Rome, Italy
Interests: functional assessment; relational and behavioral interventions; neurodevelopmental disorders; parent inclusion and training; feeding issues; oral hygiene; cognitive technologies
Interests: theory of mind; social cognition; social relations; moral development; resilience; wellbeing
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Interests: developmental psychology; autism spectrum disorder; teacher and parent training; social cognition; sensory integration; theory of mind; social skills development
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in computational modeling, functional assessment, and quantitative behavioral analysis are transforming the field of clinical diagnostics. The integration of artificial intelligence, multimodal biomarkers, and objective measurement tools offers new opportunities for improving early detection, differential diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning across a wide range of neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, neurological, and medical conditions.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research and reviews focusing on innovative diagnostic frameworks that combine computational, behavioral, physiological, and nutritional dimensions. Particular attention will be given to approaches that integrate multiple data sources—such as neuroimaging, neurophysiology, motor and sensory profiles, feeding behavior, gastrointestinal and metabolic indicators, and psychometric assessment—to enhance diagnostic accuracy and functional characterization.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- AI-assisted and data-driven diagnostic systems;
- Functional, behavioral, sensory, and motor biomarkers across clinical populations;
- Quantitative modeling and machine learning techniques for disease prediction and early screening;
- Neuroimaging and electrophysiological markers integrated with computational analysis;
- Nutritional, gastrointestinal, and metabolic factors contributing to diagnostic profiles;
- Feeding behavior, food selectivity, and sensory–nutritional interactions in neurodevelopmental disorders;
- Multimodal assessment strategies combining behavioral, physiological, and biological data;
- Translational applications supporting personalized clinical decision-making.
By bridging computational neuroscience, behavioral science, nutrition and physiology, and clinical medicine, this Special Issue aims to promote a comprehensive, integrative view of modern diagnostics that extends across developmental, psychiatric, and medical domains.
Dr. Marco Esposito
Dr. Marcella Caputi
Dr. Roberta Fadda
Dr. Antonio Cerasa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- computational diagnostics
- behavioral assessment
- multimodal biomarkers
- nutritional and metabolic indicators
- physiological
- neuroimaging
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