Angelo State University

A Social Network Analysis of the Structure and Leadership Roles of a Drug Trafficking Group in China: A Case Study

Despite the proliferation of social network analysis (SNA) in criminological research, our understanding of criminal leadership remains heavily skewed toward Western organized crime group models. This study contributes a descriptive case study of an underrepresented context by ex...

Energy market and carbon emission spillovers in critical minerals investment: a dynamic connectedness approach

Purpose This paper aims to examine the daily financial risk spillovers associated with investing in critical minerals. It examines the dynamic interconnectedness between seven critical mineral Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) portfolios and key economic-wide variables, including the en...

Synergistic Carbocation Quenching and Bioprotective Shielding for Uncondensed Lignin and In Situ Saccharification

Abstract The “lignin-first” biorefinery using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) offers a promising route to valorize lignocellulose, yet conventional acidic DESs suffer from severe lignin condensation and cellulase incompatibility, necessitating energy-intensive washing steps. Herein...

Examining Positive Perceptions of Others’ Weight Loss in Relation to Eating Intentions and Behaviors, Psychological Distress, and Body Shape Concerns

Through a series of preregistered and exploratory analyses, this study examined whether a person’s perceptions of someone who has lost weight relate to physical health, psychological health, and body image outcomes for oneself. U.S. adults ( N = 206) were asked to think of someon...