2020 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

Cognitive Modeling To Inform the Design of Executive Function Training

Research Project

Project/Area Number	19K20996
Research Institution	The University of Tokyo
Principal Investigator	Robb Nigel 東京大学, 教養学部, 特任講師 (00825466)
Project Period (FY)	2019-04-01 – 2022-03-31
Keywords	Cognitive training
Outline of Annual Research Achievements	Successfully implemented player models of cognitive training users. In addition, published a research on player attitudes and habits regarding cognitive training in Japan. A conference paper on usefulness of techniques for player modelling in the design of cognitive training is currently in preparation. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic: changes to conference schedules and access to equipment have been hindered. Robb, N. (2021). Attitudes and habits regarding brain training applications and games among Japanese consumers: a cross-sectional study [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. F1000Research.
Current Status of Research Progress	Current Status of Research Progress 3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed. Reason Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on conferences
Strategy for Future Research Activity	Submission of conference papers
Causes of Carryover	Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on conferences. Plan to use funds to cover conference registration fees OR open access publishing fees