References

When using nctpy, please cite the following:

Useful introductions:

User guide targeted at researchers in neuroscience and psychology

• Karrer, T. M., Kim, J. Z., Stiso, J., Kahn, A. E., Pasqualetti, F., Habel, U., & Bassett, D. (2020). A practical guide to methodological considerations in the controllability of structural brain networks. Journal of Neural Engineering.

Introduction to relevant linear systems theory

• Kim, J. Z., & Bassett, D. S. Linear dynamics & control of brain networks. arXiv (2019).

First publication applying control metrics used in this package to human structural brain data

• Gu, S., Pasqualetti, F., Cieslak, M. et al. Controllability of structural brain networks. Nature Communications (2015).

First publication applying optimal control energy used in this package to human structural brain data

• Gu, S., Betzel R. F., Mattar, M. G. et al. Optimal trajectories of brain state transitions. NeuroImage (2017).