From b1ee9c015b39dd0cc3986f1977cec3ac24424f55 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yhy808 <123591630+yhy808@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 17:46:58 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] convert txt file to markdown --- README.txt => README.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) rename README.txt => README.md (86%) diff --git a/README.txt b/README.md similarity index 86% rename from README.txt rename to README.md index 893d30b..3f95c76 100644 --- a/README.txt +++ b/README.md @@ -3,14 +3,14 @@ M. Migliore, L. Messineo, M. Cardaci, G.F. Ayala, Quantitative modeling of perception and production of time intervals, J.Neurophysiol. 86, 2754-2760 (2001). -Using a basic biophysical model of a timekeeping system, +- Using a basic biophysical model of a timekeeping system, and experimental data on time intervals produced or estimated under different conditions, the paper shows that experimental values, variability, and distributions, can be quantitatively explained in terms of a background synaptic activity such as that generated by attention. The paper suggests a possible link between behavioral data and neural mechanisms at the single neuron level. -The mod files include a POINT_PROCESS that generates synaptic pulses +- The mod files include a POINT_PROCESS that generates synaptic pulses according to a Poissonian distribution, modified in such a way that its mean ISI could be drawn from a normal distribution. We used this mechanism to model intervals produced or estimated by different subjects, @@ -18,21 +18,24 @@ whereas different cognitive loads were modeled by the strength of inhibition. See the paper for more details on the underlying assumptions. Under unix systems: +======================== compile the mod files using the command -nrnivmodl +``` nrnivmodl ``` and run the simulation hoc file with the command -nrngui timing_db.hoc +``` nrngui timing_db.hoc ``` This will open a window from which a simulation of 5 subjects producing a 0.5 sec interval can be run. Change "inhibition" to model different experimental conditions and cognitive loads. Under Windows: +======================== to compile the mod files use the "mknrndll DOS box" and follow on-screen instructions. A double click on the simulation file timing_db.hoc will open the simulation window. +\ Questions on how to use this model should be directed to michele.migliore@pa.ibf.cnr.it From 15c73ec34bbb57050a74e0b681a8ff9c2d1ab05f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yhy808 <123591630+yhy808@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 11:15:53 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] added changelog and put journal name in Italics --- README.md | 11 ++++++++--- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3f95c76..e4952ab 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ NEURON model files from the paper M. Migliore, L. Messineo, M. Cardaci, G.F. Ayala, Quantitative modeling of perception and production of time intervals, -J.Neurophysiol. 86, 2754-2760 (2001). +*J.Neurophysiol.* 86, 2754-2760 (2001). - Using a basic biophysical model of a timekeeping system, and experimental data on time intervals produced or estimated under @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ whereas different cognitive loads were modeled by the strength of inhibition. See the paper for more details on the underlying assumptions. Under unix systems: -======================== +------------------- compile the mod files using the command ``` nrnivmodl ``` and run the simulation hoc file with the command @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ This will open a window from which a simulation of 5 subjects producing a 0.5 se can be run. Change "inhibition" to model different experimental conditions and cognitive loads. Under Windows: -======================== +-------------- to compile the mod files use the "mknrndll DOS box" and follow on-screen instructions. A double click on the simulation file @@ -39,3 +39,8 @@ will open the simulation window. Questions on how to use this model should be directed to michele.migliore@pa.ibf.cnr.it +\ +Changelog +--------- +2024-10: Converted readme to markdown +