North Carolina State University

Parasite hideouts: Preserving native cavity-nesting Hymenoptera through pollinator hotel management

As many pollinator populations around the world decline due to habitat loss, improving management practices for native pollinators becomes a priority. Pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems and play irreplaceable roles in the global food system. Pollinator hotels can pro...

Impact of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors on patient-reported outcomes in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review of clinical trials

OBJECTIVES: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) carries a poor prognosis and is associated with symptoms such as dysphagia that substantially impair patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The combination of chemotherapy with an immune checkpoint inhibitor is wide...

A role for genre in the constitution of a terrorist organization

Abstract Schmid and De Graaf (1982) famously claimed that terrorism is communication in and of itself, amplified by the news media. In this sense, the media and their products can be seen as constitutive of terror groups as organizations. Communiques offer an illustrative case st...

Phage-based depletion of Variovorax reveals interactions within intact microbiomes

Abstract Background Testing microbial interaction hypotheses, including metabolite cross-feeding, remains a major challenge in microbiome research. Phages have the potential to probe organism-organism interactions within complex microbiomes yet are rarely utilised for this purpos...

A network perspective on the evolution of hybrid incompatibilities

Abstract Theory predicts that hybrid incompatibilities accumulate faster than linearly with genetic divergence, a phenomenon known as the snowball effect. While this prediction is mathematically robust under simplifying assumptions, accumulating evidence suggests that the structu...

Beyond Energies and Forces: Systematic Evaluation of Machine-Learned Potentials for Solid–Liquid Interfaces

Abstract Atomistic simulations have proven to be a powerful tool in obtaining chemical insights for complex solid–liquid interfaces. However, studying solid–liquid interfaces with first-principles methods is a challenging task due to the underlying computational limitations. Empi...

Mammal: Supporting Breastfeeding Monitoring Through Computational Garments with Inter-Body Sensing

Breastfeeding provides critical insight into infant feeding competence and physiological health, yet objective monitoring remains difficult due to the intimate and internal nature of feeding. We present Mammal, a caregiver-worn computational garment that unobtrusively monitors br...

Goodness behind a wheel: moral judgment in realistic traffic simulations featuring Agents, Deeds, and Consequences

Investigating how different stakeholders evaluate traffic situations is essential for aligning autonomous vehicle (AV) decision-making with common-sense moral expectations. Yet, empirical studies on traffic moral judgment remain limited and almost exclusively focused on dramatic...

Combining genomic prediction and multi-trait indices through stochastic simulations: do index type and deployment order affect genetic gain?

Abstract Genomic selection (GS) has transformed plant breeding by enabling early selection and potentially reducing cycle length, but how to integrate GS with classical multi-trait selection indices remains unclear. We used stochastic simulations to compare seven strategies combi...

The gravitational frame for solving relativistic N-body problems

Abstract This article extends a mechanics-based formulation of relativistic gravitation for two-body systems to N-body systems. The extension is accomplished by applying a gravitational frame—the relativistic linear momentum-free frame of a single interacting pair of bodies, to N...

Relational Conditions and Leadership Practices in Cultivating a Culture of Feedback: A Phenomenological Study of School Principals

Cultivating a culture of feedback between teachers and principals is essential to professional learning, school improvement, and teacher retention. While leadership research often focuses on how principals evaluate teachers, less attention has been given to how principals seek, r...

Enhancing Construction Requirements Documents Analytics through Integrating Ontology and Large Language Model

Abstract Ineffective management of construction requirements results in delays, cost overruns, and compliance challenges due to extensive documentation and manual processes. While digital engineering improves automation, its effectiveness depends on accurate information extractio...

Awareness of and Behavioral Responses to Impending Social Security Benefit Cuts

Amid the looming insolvency of the US Social Security system, this study examines Americans’ awareness of potential benefit reductions and their anticipated behavioral responses. Survey results reveal that only one-fifth of respondents know about the projected 23% cut in future b...

Modeling and optimization of non-pressure borate treatment for Douglas fir and grand fir laminates

Abstract This study presents a sorption-based model approach to optimizing non-pressure borate treatment of Douglas fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ) and grand fir ( Abies grandis ) laminates for engineered wood products. Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT), a water-soluble borate...

A New Look at the Relationship Between Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities and Automation-Assisted Performance

ObjectiveThis study explored whether and which cognitive abilities are supported by various levels of automation.BackgroundParasuraman's (2000) model of automation provided guidance for designing automation to augment cognitive tasks. Subsequent mixed empirical findings and evolv...

Religiosity and Debt Maturity: International Evidence

ABSTRACT This paper examines the association between country‐level religiosity and corporate debt maturity. We develop competing predictions reflecting creditor‐ and borrower‐side channels through which religiosity may favor either shorter or longer maturity. Using 407,399 firm‐y...

Modality and cultural tailoring in human–AI disaster communication: examining mechanisms and outcomes for Hispanic communities

Purpose This study examines how GenAI chatbots can support Hurricane preparedness among Hispanic/Latino communities by comparing combined audio-text delivery with text-only delivery and culturally tailored with generic content. It focuses on information overload and emotional att...

MDL‐800‐induced SIRT6 activation decreases age‐associated osteoarthritis in mice

OBJECTIVE: SIRT6 is a nuclear-localized histone deacetylase that regulates multiple pathways associated with aging. This study aimed to determine whether systemic administration of a small molecule activator of SIRT6, MDL-800, decreases the severity of age-associated osteoarthrit...

Magnetically recoverable carboxymethyl chitosan/cerium dioxide/iron oxide tricomponent nanocomposite: A biobased photocatalyst for environmental remediation and antimicrobial applications

Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCs) is extensively used for wastewater treatment owing to its active functional groups. For improved efficiency, a nanocomposite of two metal oxides, cerium dioxide (CeO 2 ) and iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ), was prepared by ball milling. Two loadings (0.15 and...

Computational Methods in Physical Virology: A Critical Perspective across lengths and timescales

Physical virology investigates viral particles by focusing on their assembly, stability, mechanics, and interactions with host cells, neutralizing antibodies, and surfaces. Within this field, computational virology is becoming an indispensable pillar, serving as a "computational...