Classification of Major Depressive Disorder Using EEG-Derived Brain, Ocular and Muscular Independent Components: A Preliminary Study
By: Seifeddine Babouri and Nabil Dib
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjmpe-2026-0019 | Journal eISSN: 1898-0309 (formerly 1425-4689) | Journal ISSN: 1425-4689
Language: English
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Submitted on: Mar 1, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 6, 2026
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