The Standardized Open-source Mindfulness Architecture (SOMA): A Modular, Equity-Engineered Stimulus Library for Mechanistic Mindfulness Research

The authors propose the Standardized Open-source Mindfulness Architecture (SOMA), a modular, equity-engineered stimulus library designed to advance mechanistic mindfulness research. SOMA aims to provide a shared, open-source framework for constructing and comparing mindfulness interventions, addressing issues of reproducibility and accessibility in the field. The architecture emphasizes modularity to allow researchers to isolate specific components of mindfulness practice and equity to ensure the tools are accessible across diverse settings and populations. The paper outlines the rationale, design principles, and potential applications of SOMA as a stimulus library for experimental studies.

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The Standardized Open-source Mindfulness Architecture (SOMA): A Modular, Equity-Engineered Stimulus Library for Mechanistic Mindfulness Research