Florida State University

Mechanisms of Cyclonic Meander Formation in the Western Yucatan Channel

Cyclonic meanders in the western Yucatan Channel generate intense frontal conditions associated with strong isopycnal uplift, enhanced vertical shear, and local transformation of Caribbean waters into Yucatan Gulf Common Water. Observational composites further show that strong me...

Formulation characteristics, safety, and accessibility of conditioners for textured hair

Textured hair, characterized by curved follicular architecture and increased mechanical fragility, requires tailored conditioning strategies to maintain hair and scalp health. Hair conditioners are widely used among individuals with textured hair; however, systematic evaluation o...

Evaluating a smartphone intervention to improve HIV prevention and care outcomes: results from the HealthMPowerment national randomized controlled trial

HealthMPowerment (HMP) is a digital intervention designed to improve HIV-related outcomes among young Black and Latinx men who have sex with men (YBLMSM) and transgender women (TW). We conducted a 12-month randomized controlled trial to evaluate HMP’s impact on routine HIV testin...

A framework and practical guide for conducting double-blind randomized clinical trials combining transcranial electrical stimulation and psychotherapy

Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) is a non-invasive technique for modulating neural activity with minimal side effects, making it ideal for delivery concurrent with evidence-based psychotherapy. However, combining these modalities introduces unique methodological challeng...

The Cloud Feedback Model Intercomparison Project (CFMIP) contribution to CMIP7

Cloud processes constitute one of the key uncertainties for climate change projections. The fourth iteration of the Cloud Feedback Model Intercomparison Project, CFMIP4, contributes to the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 7 (CMIP7), by providing a set of global climate...

The Compound Relational Structure of Moral Claim-Rights

Abstract Moral claim-rights possess three important relational features: direction , standing , and status. I set out an analysis of the structure of moral claim-rights that accounts for these three features. The compound relational account I defend comprises two theses. The inde...

Computational design and optimization of Traditional Chinese Medicine compounds as potential inhibitors of Escherichia coli gyraseB

The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance among major pathogens poses a significant threat to public health, necessitating innovative control measures and novel antibacterial drugs. This study employs a computational design and lead optimization approach to discover new...

Main covariability patterns between the Loop Current and the flow through the Yucatan Channel from altimetry and sustained moored observations

The Loop Current (\textbf{LC}) dominates circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, yet how its surface structure relates to Yucatan Channel flow remains incompletely understood. We apply maximum covariance analysis to altimetry-derived geostrophic speed over the LC domain and Canek velo...

Kinetic Control of Rare Earth Element Separation via Interfacial Solvent Extraction and Low-Gradient Magnetic Fields

Abstract The production of energy-efficient technologies and advanced electronics requires high-purity critical minerals, such as individually separated rare earth elements (REEs). Chemical REE separation processes rely on small differences in physicochemical properties (i.e., io...

Examining Mid-Level Stable Layers Over the Tropical Atlantic during ORCESTRA

Here we investigate elevated stable layers that frequently appeared at an altitude near 6 km in soundings obtained during the ORCESTRA field campaign. This observation deviates from the existing literature, which emphasizes that tropical mid-level stable layers are collocated wit...

The chromosomal genome sequence of the boulder star coral, Orbicella franksi (Gregory, 1895) (Scleractinia: Merulinidae)

We present a genome assembly from a specimen of Orbicella franksi (boulder star coral; Cnidaria; Anthozoa; Scleractinia; Merulinidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 496.97 megabases. Most of the assembly (95.24%) is scaffolded into 15 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The...

A Comparison of Bulimia Nervosa and Its OSFED Variant on Trait and Behavioural Indicators of Reward Constructs

ABSTRACT Introduction Although individuals with bulimia nervosa (BN) demonstrate elevated reward sensitivity and reward valuation‐effort (RV‐e) compared to controls, whether BN differs from its other specified feeding or eating disorder variant (OSFED‐BN), remains unclear. Furthe...

Group trends in posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation over the 10 years after traumatic brain injury among veterans/service members: A VA model systems study

Abstract Objective To identify group‐based patterns in suicidal ideation (SI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over the first 10 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Veterans and Service Members (V/SMs). Setting V/SMs enrolled in the Department of Veter...

Structure and Solvent Effects on Nonconventional Fluorescence in Choline–Carboxylic Acid Ionic Liquids Hybrid Solvents

Abstract The molecular parameters that influence emissive-state formation and excited-state relaxation in nonconventional fluorophores remain poorly understood. Here, we use structurally related choline–carboxylic acid ionic liquids (ILs) derived from valeric acid (CAVA), levulin...

Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology: A Scope of Practice Analysis

Purpose: Speech-language pathology (SLP) is inherently a humanistic and interpersonal profession, but clinicians often report uncertainty about their role in engaging clients and families in counseling. Although the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) explicitly i...

Longitudinal factorial stability and growth of foundational reading skills in at-risk and non–at-risk kindergarteners

Abstract This study examined the longitudinal factorial invariance and growth trajectories of a Spanish curriculum-based measurement (CBM) of foundational reading skills in kindergarten within a Response to Intervention (RtI) framework. A total of 196 Spanish-speaking kindergarte...

Transient Absorption Spectroscopy of the Stilbenes in Methanol─Adiabatic cis→ trans Photoisomerization by Sequential Two-Photon Excitation

Abstract Femtosecond pulse excitation gave the time evolution of the transient absorption spectra (TAS) of trans- and cis-stilbene (t- and c-St) in methanol. Global analysis of t-St TAS gives the spectrum of the singlet excited state of t-St, 1t*, with a lifetime, 46 ps, consiste...

Content Validation of the Prenatal Evaluation and Referral for Lactation (PEARL) Tool Using a Delphi Method

Abstract Background Delayed onset of lactogenesis II or delayed secretory activation defined as > 72 hours postpartum, is a recognized barrier to successful breastfeeding initiation and duration. Prenatal identification and screening for risk factors associated with delayed secre...

Robust inference and correlates from genetic associations with personality

Personality traits describe stable differences in how people think, feel and behave, and how they interact with and experience their social and physical environments1,2. Many questions remain unanswered about associations between DNA and personality traits, such as their robustne...

Informal support as a mediator between material hardship and stress for parents involved with the child welfare system

Families often turn to informal support for help but for families involved with the child welfare system, these networks may be strained, unavailable, or inconsistent. This study tested the extent to which informal support mediated the relationship between material hardship and s...