Neural Correlates of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Umbrella Review and Theoretical Integration [SCIENTIFIC V7.0 - Q1 HIGH-IMPACT]
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) April 2, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19383707 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis umbrella review synthesizes findings from multiple meta-analyses on the neural correlates of consciousness, presenting operationalized models and a meta-meta-analytic synthesis. It identifies consistent patterns of neural activity associated with conscious states, drawing on functional brain connectivity studies and cognitive science frameworks. The review covers both neural and behavioral perspectives, including aesthetic perception and artificial neural network models. It concludes that specific patterns of functional connectivity and neural activity are reliably linked to conscious experience, though the precise mechanisms remain under investigation. The work is structured for high-impact academic publication, including all PRISMA appendices.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Umbrella review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Operationalization Artificial neural network Neural activity Perspective graphical Computer science |
| Key finding | Specific patterns of functional brain connectivity and neural activity are reliably associated with conscious states, though the precise mechanisms remain under investigation. |
Abstract
Maximum-rigor scientific version 7.0 (Q1 High-Impact) of the Umbrella Review on Neural Correlates of Consciousness. Optimized for top-tier academic publication (6+ pages) with operationalized models, meta-meta-analytic synthesis, and all 7 PRISMA appendices (A-G)