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Arbitrary connection density choices in functional brain network (FBN) analyses cause inconsistent results. This study identifies optimal density ranges to improve reliability for neuropsychiatric disorder research.

Keywords:
Alzheimer’s diseaseConnection densityFunctional brain networksFunctional network metricsSchizophrenia

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Network Science
  • Computational Psychiatry

Background:

  • Neuropsychiatric disorders are linked to altered functional brain network (FBN) connectivity.
  • Functional network metrics quantify changes in network segregation and integration.
  • Inconsistent findings in FBN studies are often due to arbitrary thresholding or binarization methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of connection density on FBN metrics.
  • To explain the conflicting conclusions in existing literature.
  • To establish standardized methods for FBN analysis in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Analyzed 16 functional network metrics across three datasets (Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, schizophrenia).
  • Examined connection densities from 1% to 99% in binary and weighted networks.
  • Utilized time and wavelet domains for comprehensive analysis.

Main Results:

  • Discovered a 'reversal phenomenon' where group differences invert with increasing connection density.
  • Found that significant metrics vary by analytical mode (domain, network type) and disease.
  • Identified disease-specific metric differences, highlighting heterogeneity in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Established optimal connection density ranges to mitigate the 'reversal phenomenon' and enhance inter-group differences.
  • Identified robust metrics for reliable FBN analyses across datasets.
  • Emphasized the critical need for standardized connection density selection in FBN research for consistent and comparable results.