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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Network Science
    • Computational Biology

    Background:

    • Growing interest in functional brain network analysis for understanding brain interactions.
    • Clinical and scientific need to identify anomalies and diseases through brain network patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review existing functional brain network analysis methods and identify their limitations.
    • To introduce emerging methods that overcome current analytical challenges.
    • To provide a foundation for advanced network analysis in neuroscience.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established exploratory graph analysis methods for functional brain networks.
    • Introduction of five emerging methods: stochastic block models, exponential random graph models, persistent homology for network comparison, time-varying connectivity analysis, and network system identification.

    Main Results:

    • Current functional brain network analysis methods have significant limitations and blind spots.
    • Emerging methods offer enhanced inferential capabilities and address specific analytical challenges.
    • Stochastic block models and exponential random graph models provide a stronger inferential basis.
    • Persistent homology, time-varying connectivity, and network system identification offer novel approaches to network comparison and analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Emerging methods promise to advance the field of functional brain network analysis.
    • These new techniques can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of brain function and dysfunction.
    • The discussed methods offer powerful tools for future research in neuroscience and clinical applications.