Publications by authors named "Akisato Kawashima"
Article Synopsis
- Airlines need to understand how aging affects pilots' cognitive abilities, particularly executive functions related to performance.
- The study measures DLPFC activity in pilots during flight simulations, revealing that older, experienced pilots show distinct brain activity compared to younger trainees.
- Findings suggest that extensive training (over 20 years) impacts cognitive performance, highlighting the need for better assessment methods of pilot competence as they age.
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