Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	115590
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Advancing the neuroelectrophysiological understanding of attentional switching dysfunction in major depressive disorder
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Wen-Ye Wu, Fu-Gang Luo, Jun-Jie Wang, Kai-Jie Fang, Hao-Yu Xing and Juan Yan
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Corresponding Author	Juan Yan, Manager, MD, Professor, Quality Control Office, Affiliated Mental Health Center and Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 305 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, Zhejiang Province, China. 294162939@qq.com
Key Words	Major depressive disorder; Attentional switching; Event-related potentials; Dual-task paradigm; Cognitive dysfunction; Neurophysiological biomarkers; Emotional processing; Executive function
Core Tip	This article advances understanding of attentional switching dysfunction in major depressive disorder through a neuroelectrophysiological lens. By critically examining Wu et al’s dual-task event-related potential paradigm, it highlights novel evidence of P200 and late positive potential amplitude reductions as potential biomarkers of impaired attentional control and emotional processing in major depressive disorder. The study emphasizes methodological innovations enhancing ecological validity and discusses clinical implications for diagnosis and targeted cognitive interventions. It calls for standardized, multimodal approaches to validate event-related potential markers, ultimately bridging the gap between neuroscience and clinical psychiatry in understanding depression-related cognitive dysfunction.
Citation	Wu WY, Luo FG, Wang JJ, Fang KJ, Xing HY, Yan J. Advancing the neuroelectrophysiological understanding of attentional switching dysfunction in major depressive disorder. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-21 03:42
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-21 03:42
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-12 07:38
Return for Revision	2025-12-12 07:38
Revised	2025-12-17 13:08
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-02 03:01
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 06:10
Articles in Press	2026-02-02 06:10
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