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Multitasking refers to performance of multiple tasks. The most prominent types of multitasking are situations including either temporal overlap of the execution of multiple tasks (i.e., dual tasking) or executing multiple tasks in varying sequences (i.e., task switching). In the literature, numerous attempts have aimed at theorizing about the specific characteristics of executive functions that control interference between simultaneously and/or sequentially active component of task-sets in these situations. However, these approaches have been rather vague regarding explanatory concepts (e.g., task-set inhibition, preparation, shielding, capacity limitation), widely lacking theories on detailed mechanisms and/ or empirical evidence for specific subcomponents. The present research topic aims at providing a selection of contributions on the details of executive functioning in dual-task and task switching situations. The contributions specify these executive functions by focusing on (1) fractionating assumed mechanisms into constituent subcomponents, (2) their variations by age or in clinical subpopulations, and/ or (3) their plasticity as a response to practice and training.

cognitive plasticity --- multitasking --- task switching --- dual tasking --- cognitive flexibility --- PRP

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Multitasking refers to performance of multiple tasks. The most prominent types of multitasking are situations including either temporal overlap of the execution of multiple tasks (i.e., dual tasking) or executing multiple tasks in varying sequences (i.e., task switching). In the literature, numerous attempts have aimed at theorizing about the specific characteristics of executive functions that control interference between simultaneously and/or sequentially active component of task-sets in these situations. However, these approaches have been rather vague regarding explanatory concepts (e.g., task-set inhibition, preparation, shielding, capacity limitation), widely lacking theories on detailed mechanisms and/ or empirical evidence for specific subcomponents. The present research topic aims at providing a selection of contributions on the details of executive functioning in dual-task and task switching situations. The contributions specify these executive functions by focusing on (1) fractionating assumed mechanisms into constituent subcomponents, (2) their variations by age or in clinical subpopulations, and/ or (3) their plasticity as a response to practice and training.

cognitive plasticity --- multitasking --- task switching --- dual tasking --- cognitive flexibility --- PRP --- cognitive plasticity --- multitasking --- task switching --- dual tasking --- cognitive flexibility --- PRP

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There has been increased focus on evaluating the scientific knowledge base within the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation. TBI rehabilitation comprises several phases, from acute medical care to post-acute care in rehabilitation facilities and chronic care in the community. Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary effort that covers the full spectrum of medical neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, pharmacology, brain imaging, and assistive and smart technology. A future challenge is to integrate these areas to guide TBI rehabilitation into extensive research and clinical practice. The use of smart technologies and improved brain imaging techniques has an important future in the rehabilitation of patients with cognitive difficulties and disabilities. There is also the need for broad international collaboration to establish large multinational clinical trials in order to define effective service provision and to reach a consensus on the best evidence-based practice of TBI rehabilitation. With this Special Issue, we hope to encourage submissions that discuss ongoing knowledge gaps and controversies, and focus on new perspectives regarding the rehabilitation and management of TBI.

Medicine --- Neurology & clinical neurophysiology --- traumatic brain injury --- rehabilitation --- care pathway --- predictors --- trauma hospital --- sport related concussion --- memory impairment --- diffusion tensor imaging --- white matter lesions --- rehabilitative approaches --- goal-oriented rehabilitation --- home-based rehabilitation --- community-based rehabilitation --- SMART --- goal attainment scaling (GAS) --- severe traumatic brain injury --- well-being --- health --- long-term perspective --- mixed method --- fatigue --- neuropsychological function --- PROMS --- cognition --- neuropsychology --- patient outcome assessment --- executive function --- education --- prognosis --- music therapy --- TBI --- structural connectivity --- connectometry --- DTI --- brain injury --- traumatic --- age --- functional impairments --- recovery trajectory --- injury severity --- mild traumatic brain injury --- functional MRI --- cognitive flexibility --- task switching --- dorsal caudate --- feasibility study --- pediatric brain injury --- SMART-goals --- brain injuries --- interventions --- treatment outcome --- overview --- Sexuality --- cognitive behaviour therapy --- Rehabilitation --- gray matter volume --- white matter track