A structured and sparse partial least squares coherence algorithm (ssPLSC) has been proposed for multivariate cortico-muscular analysis.
The ssPLSC approach addresses challenges such as high dimensionality, limited sample sizes, and the need for interpretability and spatial structure.
An efficient alternating iterative algorithm has been developed to solve the optimization problem in ssPLSC and its convergence has been proven experimentally.
Experimental results have demonstrated that ssPLSC outperforms representative multivariate cortico-muscular fusion methods in scenarios with limited sample sizes and high noise levels, making it a transformative tool for evaluating corticospinal pathway integrity in neurological disorders.