Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kanwade, Archana; Thune, Neeta; Srimaharaj, Wanus; Chaising, Supansa; Upreti, Kamal; Jain, Rituraj Title A name given to the resource Bridging Science and Spirituality: Investigating the Effects of OM Chanting on Brain Waves Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences;Volume;8;Issue;4;pp.651-663 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.35377/saucis...1692343" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.35377/saucis...1692343</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027678883?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027678883?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kanwade A., Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Pune, India; Thune N., Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Pune, India; Srimaharaj W., The International College, Payap University, Department of Information Technology, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Chaising S., Mae Fah Luang University, School of Management, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Research Center, Chiang Rai, Thailand; Upreti K., Christ University, Department of Computer Science, Delhi NCR Campus, Ghaziabad, India; Jain R., Marwadi University, Department of Information Technology, Gujarat, Rajkot, India Description An account of the resource In Hindu tradition, the syllable "OM" holds significant spiritual and cultural value in Hindu tradition and is believed to produce positive psychological and physiological effects. Despite its prominence in spiritual practices, the neurophysiological basis for these benefits remains underexplored. In this study, electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive method for measuring electrical activity in the cerebral cortex, was employed to investigate the physical changes in brain wave patterns that occur when listening to OM chanting. Five frequency bands, namely delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma, are associated with brainwaves recorded through EEG, which define different states of cognitive and emotional nature. With these, this research analyzes EEG signals before and after chanting to identify and quantify changes, and to discuss the therapeutic implications. Several signal processing techniques, such as time and frequency domain analysis, assess variations in amplitude, frequency, and coherence across different brain regions. These findings show an increase in alpha amplitudes (34.2%) and an 85.4% improvement in the theta/beta ratio, related to relaxation, emotional regulation, and additional focus, as well as a decrease in beta waves, linked to stress and cognitive overload. This would show stronger neural integration between the brain hemispheres. The OM chanting evoked these results as a possible neurotherapeutic tool for stress management and cognitive enhancement. In bridging ancient spiritual practices with modern neuroscience, this study provides information on how such seemingly nonsensical meditations as OM chanting can enhance brain function, which is favorable for the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of the United Nations, regarding the goal of healthy life and wellbeing throughout all ages. Further research should be done into these effects in different populations and over long periods to confirm that this is a long-term therapeutic effect. 2025, Sakarya University. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Brainwave patterns; Cognitive enhancement; EEG; Fourier transform; Neurophysiology; Stress reduction Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sakarya University Relation A related resource ISSN: 26368129; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online