In the coming academic year, I plan to build on the progress achieved so far by focusing on the dissemination and further development of my research. Below are the key planned activities:

·       Submit manuscript on Experiment 5 (Parkinson’s Disease and attention): The paper will present the results from 51 participants and focus on the modulation of attentional networks through background music. The manuscript aims to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal specializing in cognitive neuroscience or neuropsychology.

·       Submit manuscript on Experiment 4 (Associative memory and MCI): Based on data from 42 participants, this paper will explore the effect of musical background and arousal on associative memory. It will include detailed analyses of cognitive performance and discuss individual differences in responsiveness to music. Submission is planned for a journal in the fields of aging, memory, or clinical neuropsychology.

·       Attend international conference – Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC) 2025: My study with Parkinson’s patients has been accepted as poster presentation. Participating in this conference will offer valuable networking opportunities with international experts in the field of music and cognition.

·       Explore secondment opportunities related to neuromodulation and music-based interventions: I will seek research stays at centers specializing in neuromodulation or clinical music interventions to deepen my knowledge and foster international collaboration.

·       Plan and conduct a new experiment using fNIRS: Building on the experience from my Parkinson’s study, I intend to develop a new experiment that investigates the neural mechanisms of music-related cognitive enhancement. The study will integrate fNIRS technology with updated behavioral paradigms.