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Seven peer-reviewed papers, one citation in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 21 conference presentations and four national jury appointments.

Papers07

Presentations21

Congresses19

Jury roles04

2025

Rewiring Anxiety: Unveiling the Power of Neurofeedback through QEEG Analysis

Nosratabadi, S.A.M., Rustamov, E., Alirezaloo, N., Rustamova, N., et al. — Azerbaijan Medical Journal, 65(4) · DOI 04.11953/Amj.28.04.2025.01 PDF ↗

A pre-post study of 40 adults (mean age 34.7, range 18—65) with DSM-5 anxiety disorders — 45% generalised anxiety, 30% social anxiety, 25% panic disorder — conducted at the Brain and Behavior Laboratory of the Psychology Research Institute, Baku. Post-intervention QEEG showed increased alpha activity, decreased high-beta activity and an elevated theta/beta ratio, correlating strongly with symptom reduction. Unusually, the study assessed effects on posterior brain regions as well as the traditionally targeted frontal areas.

High impact

2023

The Comparison of Perception of Metaphor in Turkish and Persian Bilingual Children Aged 7—11

Alirezaloo, N., Purmohammad, M., Hasani Abharian, P., Nami, M., Biglarian, A. — Journal of Comparative Linguistic Researches, 12(24), 159—185 PDF ↗

High impact

2020

Hand Therapy in Iran During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scraping Social Media (Instagram)

Farzad, M., Shafiee, E., Farhoud, A.R., Falahati, Y., Alirezaloo, N. — Journal of Advanced Medical Sciences and Applied Technologies, 5(1) PDF ↗

Research

2017

Neurofeedback Associated with Neurocognitive-Rehabilitation Training on Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pahlevanian, A., Alirezaloo, N., Naghel, S., Alidadi, F., Nejati, V., Kianbakht, M. — International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 15(1), 100—109

Most cited

2016

Investigation of the Impact of QEEG-Based Biofeedback on Attention and Behavioural Features in Young Male Adolescents with ADHD

Alirezaloo, N., Hosseini, A.S., Pishyareh, E., Nosratabadi, M., Haghgoo, H.A., Biglarian, A. — Journal of Advanced Medical Sciences and Applied Technologies, 2(2), 204—212 PDF ↗

Cited in AJOT

2015

Teaching for Wisdom as a Strategy to Improve Quality of Life and Aggregate Social Capital

Shahsavarani, A.M., Hakimi, M., Alirezaloo, N., Sattari, K. — Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences, 5(9s), 143—149 PDF ↗

Research

2015

Prosocial Behavior as a Means of Improvement of Quality of Life and Accumulation of Social Capital

Shahsavarani, A.M., Alirezaloo, N., Hakimi, M., Mirzaei, R., Sattari, K. — Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences, 5(9s), 138—142 PDF ↗

Research

AJOTVol. 74 (2) · 2020

Citation

The 2016 QEEG-biofeedback study was cited in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 74(2), 2020 (issue published January 2021), acknowledging Dr. Alirezaloo's contribution to the evidence-based application of neurofeedback in attention-deficit and behavioural rehabilitation.

Separately, an independent team publishing in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 10(3), 532–545, used and named the Avizheh Space Suit in their protocol — third-party scientific validation of the device rather than of the research.

Conference presentations & invited talks

21 · 2008—2025

2025

Functional Assessment of Standing and Gait Training Devices in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Oral presentation

26th International Congress of Occupational Therapy of Iran · Tehran, Iran

2024

Prescription and Use of Assistive Mobility Devices, such as Walkers and Wheelchairs, in Children

Oral presentation

25th National Congress of Occupational Therapy of Iran · Tehran, Iran

2024

Sensory Integration Approach in Children with Autism

Invited talk

3rd International Conference of Psychologists and Speech Therapists · Baku, Azerbaijan

2023

Effect of Spider Cage Therapy on Improving Motor Planning in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Invited talk

24th National Congress of Occupational Therapy of Iran · Tehran, Iran

2023

An Overview of Autism Management Approaches in Middle Eastern Countries

Keynote speaker

International Autism Webinar, Tehran University of Medical Sciences · Tehran, Iran

2022

Multidisciplinary Approach to Cerebral Palsy

Invited talk

Scientific-Practical Conference on Cerebral Palsy · Baku, Azerbaijan

2022

Neurostimulation and Its Types

Invited talk

International Neuropsychology Conference · Baku, Azerbaijan

2020

World Occupational Therapy Day Webinar

Invited online speaker

Aydın University · Istanbul, Türkiye

2020

Application of Space Suit and Spider Cage Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Scientific presentation

1st National Seminar on Center-Based Rehabilitation Programs, State Welfare Organization of Iran · Tehran, Iran

2019

Innovations in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Advanced Assistive Devices for Children with Disabilities

Invited talk

5th International Specialized Exhibition of Disabled and Elderly Rehabilitation Equipment (ERD) · Tehran, Iran

2015

Examining the Effectiveness of QEEG-Based Biofeedback on Attention and Behavioural Features of 7—14-Year-Old Boys with ADHD

Oral presentation

4th Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress · Tehran, Iran

2015

Investigation of the diagnostic accuracy of quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) in the diagnosis of children with ADHD

Paper presentation

Third Symposium on the Review of the Latest Scientific Findings in Occupational Therapy · Tehran, Iran

2015

Investigation of the effectiveness of neurofeedback on improving executive brain functions and attention in children with ADHD

Oral presentation

20th Congress of Occupational Therapy of Iran · Tehran, Iran

2014

Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Improve the Symptoms of Depression

Oral presentation

19th National Congress of Occupational Therapy of Iran · Tehran, Iran

2014

The effectiveness of the Paryad learning package to improve the integration of sensorimotor functions in children with ADHD: A case study

Poster presentation

19th Congress of Occupational Therapy · Tehran, Iran

2014

Inhibitory control study focused on children with ADHD compared to healthy children during an emotional task: An ERP study

Poster presentation

19th Congress of Occupational Therapy · Tehran, Iran

2013

Reduction of Brain Wave Activity in Children with ADHD Following Neurofeedback Therapy

Oral presentation

18th National Congress of Occupational Therapy of Iran · Tehran, Iran

2012

Comparison of conventional treatment methods CP ball with a proprietary protocol on children with Cerebral Palsy

Oral presentation

2nd Iranian Congress of Rehabilitation Engineering, Iran University of Medical Sciences · Tehran, Iran

2010

Presentation of a Comprehensive Empowerment Model for Female Heads of Households at the MehrAfarin Panah Asr Institute

Oral presentation

First Seminar on the Study of Problems Faced by Working and Street Children and Female Heads of Households in Iran · Tehran, Iran

2009

Evaluation of teaching and learning strategies among occupational therapy students at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

Poster presentation

13th Congress of Occupational Therapy · Tehran, Iran

2008

The effect of sensory stimulation, music therapy and dark-room treatment on the improvement of children with autism

Poster presentation

6th Congress on Mentally Retarded Children · Tehran, Iran

Jury & evaluation roles

2025

26th Iranian Congress of Occupational TherapyTehran, Iran · May 2025 Certificate ↗

Scientific Committee Member & Paper Reviewer

2021

3rd National Startup Event in Rehabilitation Technologies for Persons with Disabilities and the ElderlyTehran, Iran · November 2021

Organizer & Jury Member

2020

2nd National Startup Event in Rehabilitation TechnologiesTehran, Iran · December 2020

Jury Member / Evaluator

2019

1st National Startup Event on Assistive Technologies — Rehab Tech 2019Tehran, Iran · November 2019 Certificate ↗

Distinguished Jury Member

Congresses & scientific events attended

June 2025

The Silent Language of the Brain: Scientific and Clinical Approaches in Neurorehabilitation

Baku, Azerbaijan

2023

2nd International Psychologists and Speech Therapists Conference

Baku, Azerbaijan

2 June 2023

1st International Pediatric Congress of the Azerbaijan Pediatric Society

Baku, Azerbaijan

December 2022

Early Developmental Problems and Their Correction

Baku, Azerbaijan

10—11 December 2022

International Symposium on Rehabilitation in Neurological Diseases

Baku, Azerbaijan

May 2022

Baku Pediatric Orthopedics Conference

Baku, Azerbaijan

October 2019

Early Intervention and Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy

Baku, Azerbaijan

December 2018

7th Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress

Tehran, Iran

December 2015

4th Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress

Tehran, Iran

November 2015

2nd Iranian Congress on Human Brain Mapping

Tehran, Iran

May 2015

4th Cultural and Social Psychiatry Congress

Tehran, Iran

April 2015

6th International Conference of Cognitive Science

Iran

March 2015

4th National Seminar on Down Syndrome

Tehran, Iran

October 2014

3rd Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress

Tehran, Iran

December 2013

18th Iranian Congress of Occupational Therapy

Tehran, Iran

October 2013

2nd Iranian Rehabilitation Congress

Tehran, Iran

November 2009

14th Iranian Congress of Occupational Therapy

Tehran, Iran

June 2008

13th Iranian Congress of Occupational Therapy

Tehran, Iran

May 2008

6th Conference on Children with Intellectual and Communication Disorders

Tehran, Iran

The evidenceunderneath.

Rewiring Anxiety: Unveiling the Power of Neurofeedback through QEEG Analysis

The Comparison of Perception of Metaphor in Turkish and Persian Bilingual Children Aged 7—11

Hand Therapy in Iran During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scraping Social Media (Instagram)

Neurofeedback Associated with Neurocognitive-Rehabilitation Training on Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Investigation of the Impact of QEEG-Based Biofeedback on Attention and Behavioural Features in Young Male Adolescents with ADHD

Teaching for Wisdom as a Strategy to Improve Quality of Life and Aggregate Social Capital

Prosocial Behavior as a Means of Improvement of Quality of Life and Accumulation of Social Capital

Conference presentations & invited talks

Functional Assessment of Standing and Gait Training Devices in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Prescription and Use of Assistive Mobility Devices, such as Walkers and Wheelchairs, in Children

Sensory Integration Approach in Children with Autism

Effect of Spider Cage Therapy on Improving Motor Planning in Children with Cerebral Palsy

An Overview of Autism Management Approaches in Middle Eastern Countries

Multidisciplinary Approach to Cerebral Palsy

Neurostimulation and Its Types

World Occupational Therapy Day Webinar

Application of Space Suit and Spider Cage Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Innovations in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Advanced Assistive Devices for Children with Disabilities

Examining the Effectiveness of QEEG-Based Biofeedback on Attention and Behavioural Features of 7—14-Year-Old Boys with ADHD

Investigation of the diagnostic accuracy of quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) in the diagnosis of children with ADHD

Investigation of the effectiveness of neurofeedback on improving executive brain functions and attention in children with ADHD

Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Improve the Symptoms of Depression

The effectiveness of the Paryad learning package to improve the integration of sensorimotor functions in children with ADHD: A case study

Inhibitory control study focused on children with ADHD compared to healthy children during an emotional task: An ERP study

Reduction of Brain Wave Activity in Children with ADHD Following Neurofeedback Therapy

Comparison of conventional treatment methods CP ball with a proprietary protocol on children with Cerebral Palsy

Presentation of a Comprehensive Empowerment Model for Female Heads of Households at the MehrAfarin Panah Asr Institute

Evaluation of teaching and learning strategies among occupational therapy students at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

The effect of sensory stimulation, music therapy and dark-room treatment on the improvement of children with autism

Jury & evaluation roles

Congresses & scientific events attended

The evidence
underneath.