Genius Research Articles

Leveraging the learning focal point algorithm for emotional intelligence

<span>One of the secrets of the success of the education process is taking into account the learner’s feelings. That is, the teacher must be characterized by high emotional intelligence (EI) to understand the student’s feelings in order to facilitate the indoctrination process for him. Within the framework of the project to create a robot teacher, we had to add this feature because of its importance. In this article, we create a computer application that classifies students' emotions based on deep learning and learning focal point (LFP) algorithm by analyzing facial expressions. That is, the robot will be able to know whether the student is happy, excited, or sad in order to deal with him appropriately.</span>

A Unique Case of Adoption in Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys

Adoption among nonhuman primates (hereafter primates) has been widely reported, particularly in chimpanzees, renowned for their higher intelligence and well-developed cognition. In contrast to adoption in other Old World monkeys, this case of adoption in golden snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana) involves two infants associated with three units characterized by distinct social structures and reproductive functions. Consequently, this case extends beyond traditional hypotheses on allomaternal care and adoption—such as enhancing the fitness of adoptive mothers, fostering maternal behaviors, and improving fitness through social and individual interactions—to necessitate an association with the complex social structure characterized by hierarchical, multilevel composition, akin to human society, and intense sexual selection that frequently results in infanticide. Specifically, adopting an infant with a genetic link to the dominant male of the adopting female may reduce the risk of infanticide against her offspring that do not share a biological link with the dominant male. This adoption pattern suggests that golden snub-nosed monkeys may possess more sophisticated intelligence and cognition, characteristics supported by more developed brain structure and facial muscles than the other Old World monkeys.

Study on Promoting Marine Economic Development with New Quality Productivity

With the rapid development of the global economy, the marine economy has become a new engine to promote global economic growth. The purpose of this article is to explore strategies for developing new, high-quality productivity that will support the marine economy’s quality development. New quality productivity refers to advanced productivity centered on scientific and technological innovation and characterized by high efficiency, intelligence, and green. The article describes the importance of the marine economy and its strategic position in national economic development. It proposes a strategy to promote the development of the marine economy with new quality productivity by analyzing the current challenges facing the development of the marine economy.

The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Nurses' Professional Quality of Life in Pre-Hospital Emergency Settings: A Multicentre Mixed-Method Study.

Pre-hospital emergency nurses, frequently exposed to high-stress situations, are at risk for burnout and stress-related issues, affecting their overall well-being. The Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale, widely used among hospital nurses, remains untested in pre-hospital emergency settings. To adapt and validate the ProQoL scale for pre-hospital emergency contexts and explore the protective role of emotional intelligence in professional well-being. A mixed-method study was conducted. The qualitative approach involved semi-structured interviews to inform the modification of items for adapting the ProQoL to the pre-hospital emergency setting. A quantitative method was applied to assess the relationship between emotional intelligence and professional well-being through content and face validity measures. Qualitative interviews suggested refining the ProQoL for pre-hospital emergency settings, emphasising factors such as job satisfaction and professional conduct. The revised 21-item Pre-Hospital Emergency-Professional Quality of Life (PHE-ProQoL) scale demonstrated strong content validity (I-CVI: 0.86-1, S-CVI: 0.9) and face validity. Significant correlations were observed between emotional intelligence and professional well-being, with negative correlations between emotional intelligence and both burnout (Pearson's r = -0.859) and post-traumatic stress (Pearson's r = -0.792), and a positive correlation with compassion satisfaction (Pearson's r = +0.917). Pre-hospital nurses displayed moderate levels of compassion satisfaction (27.3 ± 9.81), high emotional intelligence (28.0 ± 9.58), especially in empathy, and substantial levels of burnout (22.5 ± 6.09) and stress (21.2 ± 4.3). The study found that pre-hospital emergency nurses exhibit moderate compassion satisfaction and above-average emotional intelligence, particularly in perceiving and managing others' emotions. However, they also experience significant levels of burnout and post-traumatic stress. Burnout and post-traumatic stress significantly affect pre-hospital emergency nurses. Enhancing emotional intelligence is crucial for their well-being. Nursing managers now have access to a validated and reliable tool to assess this.

Leadership Development and Emergence of Leadership Traits in Female Leaders in Nepal: A Narrative Analysis of Female Leaders of Private Organisations

Female leaders practice a transformational leadership style which has been regarded and proved to be an effective approach in organizational settings. Despite several research findings adhering to the effective leadership approach adopted by female leaders, men still outnumber women in leadership positions. This research study delves into the leadership identity of Nepali female leaders, their effective leadership practice in organisations, and their leadership styles and traits. The research used a narrative identity framework, analysing the narratives of seven prominent female leaders in private organisations in Nepal. The result indicated that the leadership identity of these leaders was shaped by social (gender, corporate outlook) and family factors. Contrary to popular belief, these female leaders received strong support from their families and colleagues. These leaders demonstrated high emotional intelligence, were observant, cordial with colleagues, served as mentors, and had an ever-learning attitude that continuously enhanced their professional efficiency in a self-regulatory way. The combined effect of these interrelated attributes helped form six major leadership traits – empathetic, loyal and committed, adaptive, intuitive, team player, and resilient. These traits had a common foundation of being resolute and ethical and were strongly embedded in how they led and how they perceived their role as leaders in their organisations.

ABBAS SƏHHƏT – UŞAQ ƏDƏBİYYATININ ƏVƏZSİZ SİMASI

Abbas Sahhat – the Independent Face of Children's Literature Summary The mobility that began in the first decades of the 19th century gained serious content in the literary and cultural environment with enrichments throughout the century, with the arrival of new creative forces in science, culture, and literature. It explains what is standing in the general flow of coming to the twentieth century and also the specifics of the directions. A.Sahhat with all its activity, exuberant and rich talent becomes an example of this awakening, of demonstrating high cultural intelligence as a concept of national self-awareness. School, textbook, science, education, upbringing of the young generation, etc. multifaceted activities carried out in the directions clarify the irreversibility of the peripheral content and the specificity of the strengthening trends to the national aspect. "Farmer", "Ziya", "Kashkul", "Eastern Rus", etc. the problems raised on the pages of such press organizations, as well as the correspondence of large groups of intellectuals and the piling up of ongoing difficulties brought the solution to the forefront at different levels, and also focused attention on it. A.Sahhat's rich literary heritage, the content covered by him at the level of children's poetry aims to explain them with complete clarity. Rooted in the romantic spirit, this river specifies mobility over the riches of the people as a rock. Analyzing them in a broad context necessitates synchronic and diachronic approaches. Key words: A.Sahhat, children's poems, story, fable, play, article

Acoustic design of an innovative classroom: the Piscopia Corner in Milan

This paper reports on the measurements, design, and testing of a highly innovative classroom: the Piscopia Corner - Augmented Education Lab, built in the new MIND (Milano Innovation District) district in Milan, Italy. This educational space is designed to leverage connectivity, artificial intelligence, and sensing to enhance sustainability, inclusivity, and efficacy. As key use cases of the Piscopia Corner pivot on real-time speech transcription and translation of interactions, acoustics plays a key role. Improving classroom acoustic conditions is crucial for enhancing speech clarity, promoting student focus, and relieving teachers of vocal effort. The Italian standard UNI 11532-2:2020 states proper requirements for multimedia classrooms such as the one involved in the present case. This space aims for superior speech intelligibility, accommodating multiple speakers and addressing the needs of individuals with hearing impairments or language barriers, with a high outward intelligibility. The Piscopia Corner is a modern classroom meeting the stringent requirements of interactive audio-video activities and inclusive principles. The treated suspended ceiling integrated with sensor technology required a proper mix of materials to balance the sound absorption in frequency and improve speech intelligibility to achieve category A4 limits.

Model Komunikasi Orang Tua untuk Kecerdasan Emosional dan Spiritual Anak dalam Membangun Generasi Emas di Medan

Abstract The Golden Generation is a generation that has high intelligence, character and competitiveness. One important factor in forming the Golden Generation is to provide children with emotional and spiritual intelligence. This emotional and spiritual intelligence will help children develop themselves as a whole and be able to face various challenges in life. Parental communication has an important role in child development, including the development of emotional and spiritual intelligence. An effective parental communication model can help children in several ways, including: 1. Developing self-confidence 2. Learning to manage emotions 3. Building positive relationships with other people 4. Developing moral and spiritual values. This research uses qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with parents and children in Medan. The research results show that there are several models of parental communication that are effective in building children's emotional and spiritual intelligence in Medan. Some of these models include: 1. Open and honest communication 2. Communication that is full of love and attention 3. Communication that provides support and encouragement 4. Communication that is based on moral and spiritual values ​​Effective parental communication models have a role important in forming the emotional and spiritual intelligence of children in Medan. By giving children emotional and spiritual intelligence, we can help them develop themselves holistically and be able to face various challenges in life. This will ultimately contribute to the formation of a Golden Generation in Medan.

Influence of Linguistic Intelligence in Increasing Students’ Writing Ability Through Neighborhood Walk Strategy

This research is aimed at finding out the influence of linguistic intellingence in increasing the students’ writing ability through neighborhood walk strategy. This research used factorial design. The population was the tenth-year students of SMA Negeri 1 Popayato. The sample selected considering linguistic intelligence test which consist of. 40 students from three parallel classes. The data were analyzed by t-test, one way ANOVA and followed by Tukey test. The researcher finding shows that: (1) the achievement of students’ writing who studied through neighborhood walk strategy was different than those are studied through direct instructional strategy, t-test value (9.635>1.685) for the experimental groups and (7.570 > 1.685) for the control groups. (2) there are was an interaction effect between the use of teaching strategy and linguistic intelligence (f-test value is 49.69 > 2.72 with the level of significance of 0.05. (3) the student who had high linguistic intelligence and studied by Neighborhood Walk strategy had higher on the increase of writing achievement than those who had high linguistic intelligence and studied by direct instructional strategy (Q = 25.238), and (4) the student who had low linguistic intelligence and studied by Neighborhood Walk strategy had higher on the increase of writing achievement than those who had low linguistic intelligence and studied by direct instructional strategy (Q = 21.767).

Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Productivity and Performance in Public Elementary Schools: An Input for a School-Based Intervention Program

Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial to every individual's well-being. It is a significant factor in establishing positive relationships, especially in the post-pandemic era. Teachers play vital roles in education as they are the front liners who directly interact with learners, parents, and stakeholders. Therefore, they should have a strong EI to employ constructive approaches in managing their school environment. Therefore, educational leaders and school administrators must recognize how personal challenges impact teachers' emotional intelligence, particularly during the pandemic, by establishing reliable support mechanisms that foster a positive learning atmosphere. These resources can help teachers manage personal issues and empower them to support their students effectively. The study analyzed the impact of Emotional Intelligence on teachers’ productivity and performance as input for a school-based intervention program. This descriptive research utilized a quantitative correlation approach. A simple random sampling technique was employed to determine the population sample size. The questionnaire was sent to 655 target respondents from two sub-offices of the Division of Laguna, Department of Education, Philippines, through two methods: via a Google link or using paper and pen, with the permission of their school heads. The questionnaire was sent to the target participants in two ways: through a Google link or through paper-and-pen with the permission of the participants’ school heads. The results revealed that the respondents demonstrated high emotional intelligence but average stress management. On the other hand, they were both at high levels in terms of productivity and performance. The relationship between emotional intelligence and teachers’ productivity exhibited moderate correlations, while there was a strong correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Teaching Performance. Finally, some demographic factors influenced the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and Teaching Performance. Most school interventions focus on skill development, curriculum development, teaching methodologies, or student support systems, and Emotional Intelligence is often neglected. Providing emotional support to teachers is important for recognizing how their emotional states impact their effectiveness and the learning environment. This support can help to continually enhance productivity and performance, leading to better learning outcomes.

Emotional Intelligence in Insurance Leaders For Managing Business Communication with Generation Z

Modern business landscape, including the insurance industry, demands effective leadership to navigate the complex interpersonal dynamics, especially when working with Gen Z as the newest generation that enters the workplace. Gen Z employees, with their unique expectations and communication styles, seek leaders who offer transparency, authenticity, and emotional connection. This study explores the significant role of emotional intelligence (EI) in achieving leadership success within insurance companies. Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as a key factor in leadership effectiveness, influencing how leaders build relationships, make strategic decisions, and inspire their teams. Given the competitive nature of the insurance industry and its technological advancements, leaders must adeptly manage a multigenerational workforce and adapt to new challenges. This qualitative research explores how insurance leaders utilize EI to engage Generation Z, who prioritize diversity, collaboration, and flexible leadership. By understanding Generation Z's unique communication preferences, emotionally intelligent leaders enhance organizational performance and employee satisfaction. Drawing on current literature and interviews with leaders from an insurance company in Indonesia, this study finds that leaders with high emotional intelligence significantly boost employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating emotional intelligence into leadership practices to ensure resilience and competitiveness in the market, benefiting organizations by bridging generational gaps and empowering Gen Z employees.

Influence of problem-solving ability and personality variables on the improvement and creativity of tactical decisions in basketball.

Basketball players are increasingly required not only to read the tactical actions that take place in a game but also to make correct tactical decisions. This includes greater creativity in the type of solutions they must provide when faced with various tactical situations. To acquire these skills, young players need training in which personality and general intelligence variables significantly influence the learning process. A Perceptual Tactical Training (PTT) program was implemented, correlated with the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire and the Raven's Progressive Matrices test, to observe improvements in tactical perception and decision-making among young basketball players. The PTT produced significant improvements in tactical solutions and tactical perception for all players. Players who scored high in general intelligence found it easier to perceive tactical situations but struggled to generate original tactical solutions. Conversely, players with high psychoticism and high general intelligence were more capable of creating innovative tactical solutions but did not excel in perceiving tactical game situations. Therefore, it is crucial to be aware of the individual differences in intelligence and personality traits among young players to enhance their tactical decision-making and creative abilities.

Relationship of Cultural Intelligence and Global Citizenship Levels of Preservice Teachers in the Philippines

With the global developments, educational institutions play a vital role in fostering cultural intelligence and global citizenship among individuals, including preservice teachers. Despite the plethora of research on cultural intelligence and global citizenship in higher education abroad, little is known about these in the Philippines, let alone their correlation. Employing a quantitative descriptive correlational design, this study investigated the relationship between cultural intelligence and global citizenship levels of 316 Philippine preservice teachers using the Cultural Intelligence and Global Citizenship Scales. The results revealed that although their cognitive cultural intelligence necessitates further development, the preservice teachers are highly competent and confident in communicating and functioning effectively in multicultural contexts. However, they exhibit limited global citizenship attributes, particularly in social responsibility. Most ethnic groups they represented were also identified to have high cultural intelligence and average global citizenship levels. Additionally, while the preservice teachers’ specialization, year level, and overseas experience did not play significant roles in their cultural intelligence levels, the study found their year level to be the lone variable that affected their global citizenship levels substantially. Overall, a positive correlation between cultural intelligence and global citizenship was identified. Aside from implications for strengthening internationalization strategies, recommendations for further investigations were discussed.

CHILDREN'S STORIES OF ANVAR MAMMADKHANLI: COLLECTION OF MORAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES

The general picture of the literary and cultural process in the middle of the last century is connected to the dynamic searches in children's literature in one direction. Rooting of prose, poetry, dramaturgy, publicism, as well as literary-theoretical thought to the national thought is charged with reality in its entirety and actualizes society's consideration of ethnographic and historical richness as a side. Khanimana Alibayli, Teymur Elchin, Ali Karim, Tofig Mutallibov, Ilyas Tapdig, Hikmet Ziya, Mastan Guler, Fikret Sadiq, Mammad Aslan, Zahid Khalil, Tofig Mahmud in poetry, Khalida Hasilova, Alaviya Babayeva, Nariman Suleymanov, Aziza Ahmadova, Ali Samadov and prose. etc. such talented artists contributed to children's literature with their rich literary thought. Anvar Mammadkhani is also in this rank with his high creative intellect and is one of the writers who have done necessary work in the matter of transmitting ethnocultural culture as a potential. "Qızıl qönçələr", "Buz heykəl", "Baş xiyabanda", "Anamın çırağı", "Sevinc", "O mahnılarda qayıtdı", "Əfsanəvi dağlar" and others. is of exceptional importance in the formation of children at the level of national and moral values. The harsh realities of life and the methods of presentation from folklore, the detail revealed by the textual information have been realized at different levels as a life story in the writer's mind at all times. A. Mammadkhanli's observations, as well as the colorful aspects that he lived and observed in terms of the vicissitudes of the environment and time, the story, story-tale, story-narrative, etc. has become a topic in its context. The internal and inter-situation of situations and its presentation in the context of events and stories with its high creative intelligence have an exceptional function in the formation of children in terms of national and moral values.

Investigating the Relationship between Moral Intelligence and Attitude towards Patient Safety in Nurses Working at Shahid Sadoughi Teaching Hospital in Yazd in 2023

Background: Moral intelligence in nurses is of particular importance due to the human and moral nature of their job and profession. Moral intelligence can provide a rule for the correct functioning of humans and is considered a predictive factor of behavior. The moral intelligence of nurses refers to their ability to distinguish right from wrong and adhere to ethical principles. Nurses with higher moral intelligence show more commitment to patient safety and adherence to professional protocols and have a more positive attitude toward patient safety. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between moral intelligence and attitude towards patient safety in nurses working at Shahid Sadoughi Teaching Hospital in Yazd in 2023. Methods: The present study was a descriptive-analytical one conducted cross-sectionally in 2023. The statistical population included 237 nurses working in Shahid Sadoughi Teaching Hospital, Yazd, who were selected by stratified random sampling. Two standard questionnaires with a 5-point Likert scale were used to collect data. Data were analyzed by SPSS24 using descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results: The average moral intelligence of the studied nurses was 135.22 ± 22.30, and the average attitude of the nurses towards patient safety was 72.65 ± 17.32, indicating high moral intelligence and an average attitude towards patients safety in nurses in Shahid Sadoughi University. The results of Pearson's correlation coefficient showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between moral intelligence and nurses' attitude towards patient safety (r = 0.19, p = 0.003). Conclusion: Moral intelligence plays a role in predicting nurses' attitude towards patient safety; therefore, it seems that by strengthening the moral intelligence of nurses, their attitude towards patient safety can be influenced. To strengthen the moral intelligence of nurses and improve their attitude towards patient safety, professional ethics training, development of critical thinking skills and creation of ethical organizational culture can be used. Also, holding workshops to discuss ethical issues and support from ethical management can strengthen nurses in making ethical decisions and more responsible behavior in the field of patient safety.

The relationship between cognitive emotion regulation strategies and emotional manipulation among health colleges students: a cross-sectional correlational study.

Emotional intelligence is commonly associated with career success. Employees with higher emotional intelligence tend to reap greater benefits. However, emotional manipulation has been reported as a dark side of emotional intelligence, which refers to the self-perceived ability to control the emotions and actions of others for self-benefit. Healthcare professionals with high emotional intelligence often improve the overall patient experience. However, their ability to manipulate emotions can have a detrimental impact on the quality of treatment. This cross-sectional correlational study assessed cognitive emotion regulation strategies (CER) and emotional manipulation among students of health colleges. Two instruments were used to collect the data: 1) the emotional manipulation scale and 2) the cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire. A total of 362 students from health colleges responded to the questionnaire. The students had a moderate tendency to use emotional manipulation (25.09 ± 6.79 out of 50). The most frequently used CER strategies included adaptive strategies such as positive reappraisal with a mean score of 7.45 ± 2.15 out of 10 and maladaptive strategies such as rumination with a mean score of 7.33 ± 2.23 out of 10. The emotional manipulation score had a small but statistically significant negative correlation with two adaptive CER strategies: positive refocusing (r = -0.146, p = 0.005) and focus on planning (r = -0.144, p = 0.006). This study sheds light on the relationship between CER strategies and emotional manipulation, suggesting that poor use of adaptive strategies is associated with emotional manipulation. This finding highlights the importance of designing interventional programs that improve the ability of health colleges students to regulate their cognitive and emotional responses, thus improving their overall well-being and performance as future healthcare workers.

Impact of emotional intelligence on SME employees’ performance: Mediating role of organizational citizenship behavior

This study delves into the intricate correlation between emotional intelligence and employee performance within the dynamic setting of Saudi small and medium enterprises. Acknowledging the increasing importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, this study examines how emotional intelligence influences employee performance, with particular attention to the mediating role of organizational citizenship behavior. Employing a comprehensive research framework, the study integrates quantitative methods to analyze data collected from 248 employees across various Saudi-based small and medium enterprises. The findings indicate that high emotional intelligence enhances employee performance, with organizational citizenship behavior serving as a crucial mediator, strengthening the positive impact of emotional intelligence on performance. The results demonstrated a robust positive correlation with organizational citizenship behavior (β = 0.719***) and a moderate positive correlation with employee performance (β = 0.314***). In addition, organizational citizenship behavior played a significant positive mediating role between employee intelligence and employee performance (β = 0.397***). This suggests a nuanced interplay among emotional intelligence, organizational citizenship behavior, and overall employee performance within the specific context of Saudi small and medium enterprises. Acknowledgment The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University, Arar, KSA, for funding this research work through project number NBU-FFR- 1502-03.

The effect of SGLT2 inhibition on brain-related phenotypes and aging: a drug target Mendelian randomization study.

Observational study suggested SGLT2 inhibitors might promote healthy aging. However, whether brain-related phenotypes mediate this association. We applied Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the effect of SGLT2 inhibition on chronological, biological age and cognition and explore the mediation effects of brain imaging-derived phenotypes (IDPs). We selected genetic variants associated with both expression levels of SLC5A2 (GTEx and eQTLGen data; N=129 to 31,684) and HbA1c levels (UK Biobank; N=344,182) and used them to proxy the effect of SGLT2 inhibition. Aging related outcomes, including parental longevity (N=389,166) and epigenetic clocks (N=34,710), and cognitive phenotypes, including cognitive function (N=300,486) and intelligence (N= 269,867) were derived from genome-wide association studies. Two-step MR were conducted to explore the associations between SGLT2 inhibition, IDPs, and aging outcomes, cognition. SGLT2 inhibition was associated with longer father's attained age (years of life increase per SD (6.75 mmol/mol) reduction in HbA1c levels = 6.21, 95%CI 1.95 to 11.15), better cognitive function (beta = 0.17, 95%CI 0.03 to 0.31) and higher intelligence (beta = 0.47, 95%CI 0.19 to 0.75). Two-step MR identified two IDPs as mediators linking SGLT2 inhibition with chronological age (total proportion of mediation = 22.6%), where four and five IDPs were mediators for SGLT2 inhibition on cognitive function and intelligence respectively (total proportion of mediation = 61.6% and 68.6% respectively). Our study supported that SGLT2 inhibition increases father's attained age, cognitive function and intelligence, which was mediated through brain images of different brain regions. Future studies are needed to investigate whether similar effect could be observed for users of SGLT2 inhibitors.

B - 11 Alien Limb and Corticobasal Degeneration: a Neuropsychological Case Study

Abstract Objective The patient presented with alien limb, frequently associated with corticobasal degeneration, an atypical parkinsonian syndrome with rigidity, akinesia, dystonia, cortical sensory deficit, and apraxia. Subjective memory complaints are also common. Neuropsychological performance typically includes poor performance on verbal fluency and measures tapping into executive functioning, but confrontation naming and verbal comprehension are initially well-preserved. Method The patient is a right-handed 69-year-old male who developed the sensation of alien limb in his left arm 2 years prior, in which his left hand did not feel “real.” Additionally, the patient presented with memory difficulties, mild word-finding problems, and physical/motor complaints (i.e., limb apraxia, tremor, bradykinesia, occasional limb dystonia, and postural instability) for approximately 2 years. The patient sought neuropsychological assessment to clarify his cognitive functioning in light of his neurologic symptoms. Results Premorbid functioning was in the exceptionally high range, with 18 years of education. Neuropsychologically, immediate memory was generally average, and generally low average delayed memory and recognition abilities. Mild inefficiencies were observed in executive functioning and semantic fluency. Otherwise, the patient performed generally average across other tasks of language, including confrontation naming, and attention. Conclusions In light of the literature, it is expected that corticobasal degeneration will be associated with subjective memory difficulties, executive dysfunction and poor verbal fluency. The patient presented with generally intact memory, mild executive dysfunction, and poor semantic fluency abilities. Given the patient’s high intelligence, he may be more sensitive to cognitive lapses. Neuropsychological results, along with his reported parkinsonian features, are fairly consistent with possible incipient corticobasal degeneration.

Informative genetic markers of predisposition to the formation of high-level intelligence

This study is devoted to investigating the association of intelligence with a person’s genotype. Comparative psychological and molecular genetic testing was carried out on a representative sample of Belarusian population representatives numbering 746 people. Intelligence quotient (IQ) was determined using D. Wechsler’s test. It was established that the distribution of general intelligence values among the Belarusian population representatives was shifted towards higher results. The persons were divided into low and high IQ groups using the quartile method. The association of intelligence level with genotype was determined using a panel of genetic markers consisting of 18 gene polymorphic variants of neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity and neurotransmitter systems. Molecular genetic testing was carried out using real-time PCR. To automate a search for informative gene combinations associated with cognitive abilities, we used a special computer program that we had previously developed, taking into account the gene interaction effects. 15 most informative combinations of polymorphic gene variants associated with a high intelligence level were identified. These gene variants can be used to assess a genetic predisposition to the formation of high-level intelligence, which will allow assessing the abilities of candidates for extreme activities.