Baylor University

Tunable Polariton Canalization in Natural Van Der Waals Oxide

ABSTRACT Hyperbolic phonon polaritons (HPPs) are coupled oscillations of anisotropic lattice vibrations and electromagnetic fields that confine the latter to the nanoscale, enabling novel nano‐polaritonic devices. While HPPs have been identified in multiple layered materials, ach...

A comparative “report card” wellbeing assessment of 22 countries in the Global Flourishing Study

When evaluating how countries are faring, there is a widespread tendency to rely on single metrics or indices, whether objective (e.g., GDP) or subjective (e.g., life evaluation). However, flourishing is multidimensional, and societies invariably do better in some ways and less s...

Delineating Urban Growth Boundary Using Remote Sensing and Cellular Automata–Neural Network (CA-ANN) Model: A Case Study of Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Rapid and unplanned urbanization in Dhaka is reshaping land use, intensifying peripheral expansion, and increasing pressure on urban and ecological resources. Understanding these growth dynamics is essential for effective urban growth boundary delineation and sustainable planning...

Advancing phosphorus foliar fertilization with nano-hydroxyapatite: mechanisms and agricultural relevance

<title>Abstract</title> Phosphorus (P) use in agriculture remains inefficient and poses long-term environmental concerns. We investigate the uptake, redistribution, and efficacy of foliar-applied nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp) in P-deficient barley (Hordeum vulgare), aiming to clarif...

Grade inflation? Overconfident and underprepared the state of ethics training in US communication firms

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the state of ethics training in US communication firms. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted with 257 US employees working for communication firms to assess the effectiveness of their ethics training programs a...

Searching for the elusive “A” horizon in buried paleosols

ABSTRACT Presence of an A horizon in paleosols is important for taxonomic classification, interpreting pedogenic processes, and reconstructing paleoenvironments. However, identifying the A horizon in buried contexts is challenging because of potential erosion during burial and po...

Examining the Temporal Associations Between Religious Motivations and Meaning in Life: A Self‐Determination Perspective

OBJECTIVE: Self-Determination Theory posits that the internalization of motivations for behaviors is essential for cultivating a sense of meaning in life (MIL). Psychology of religion scholars also postulate that the internalization of religious motivations for behaviors is neces...

Dual-Mode MOSCAPSilicon Microring Resonator for Energy-EfficientAnalog Optical Computing

Abstract Silicon microring resonators have established themselves as key building blocks for optical neural networks (ONNs); however, achieving low-voltage operation remains a critical challenge for scalable photonic hardware. Here, we demonstrate a subvolt silicon microring reso...

Flux-Driven Order–Disorder Polymorphs of KagomeSmFe6Ge6

Abstract While polymorphism in kagome-derived intermetallics offers a powerful route to controlling structure–property relationships, it still remains poorly explored for many rare-earth members due to synthetic constraints. Here, we report the discovery and controlled growth of...