Oregon State University

Epidemic mean-field thresholds of SIS dynamics on temporal multiplex networks with activity-driven layers

Abstract We investigate the susceptible--infected--susceptible (SIS) process on a temporal multiplex network where a persistent static layer is overlaid with an activity-driven layer of one-step contacts. Simulations on several random network families (Erd\H{o}s--R\'enyi, Watts--...

What Needs Attention? Prioritizing Drivers of Developers’ Trust and Adoption of Generative AI

Generative AI (genAI) tools promise productivity gains, yet developers still struggle to determine when to trust and effectively integrate these tools into their everyday work. Moreover, genAI can be exclusionary, failing to adequately support developers across individual differe...

Polymer Quantum Mechanics on Compact Configuration Spaces

“Polymer quantum mechanics” is the name given to a quantization scheme inspired by loop quantum gravity in which the configuration space of the theory is chosen to have a discrete topology. Polymer quantization yields a representation of the canonical commutation relations that i...

A low-cost ground-based NDVI imaging solution (ViperPics) for vegetative remote sensing

Human beings have been directing technology markets according to their needs. With the help of computers, algorithms, sensors, and various internet of things (IoT), systems are now being supported by artificial intelligence. New generations have been witnessing the rapid integrat...

Genomic catalogue of giant viruses reveals expanded diversity and functional potential

Nucleocytoplasmic large DNA and Mirusviricota viruses exhibit taxonomic richness which continually expands due to metagenomic sequencing. Here we curate a database of giant virus metagenome-assembled genomes (GVMAGs V2), comprising 8,508 species-level representatives from 18,727...

Measuring Ocean Surface Waves

Abstract Propagating waves on the ocean surface can be represented as a stochastic process whose statistics are characterized by a spectrum. This paper reviews methods for measuring the wave spectrum and related quantities. Observations begin by sensing fluid dynamical properties...

Peptidomic Characterizationand Functional Propertiesof Goat and Cow Milk Kefir before and after In Vitro Digestion

Abstract Kefir is a fermented beverage produced from goat or cow milk. This study evaluated the bioactive potential and peptidomic profile of kefirs from both species before and after in vitro digestion. Peptides from undigested, gastric, and intestinal phases were characterized...

SNP genotyping in Pseudotsuga menziesii and Pinus radiata using targeted genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS): improved Bayesian SNP calling using a beta-binomial distribution and other optimized input parameters

Single-nucleotide polymorphism markers (SNPs) have important applications in gene conservation, breeding, and fundamental genetics research. Our long-term goal is to develop routine approaches for SNP genotyping in forest trees. Ideally, these approaches would be inexpensive, abl...

SEES 2026 Land Cover Archive: Bee Cave, Texas

The focus of this case study is the city of Bee Cave, Texas. This area was chosen because it has experienced a major population boom that has resulted in dramatic urban sprawl. Data was collected using a custom 3x3 km area of interest (AOI) grid where GLOBE Observer land cover ob...

Node-Assisted PhotoredoxReactivity Enables MOF-CatalyzedHydrogen/Deuterium Exchange in Aromatic Aldehydes

Abstract Light-driven isotopic labeling is currently dominated by homogeneous catalysis and largely relies on separate thiol-based hydrogen-atom-transfer catalysts. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), with their modular structures, confined pore environments, and tunable optoelectro...

A Water Budget Evaluation of a Tile-Drain-Fed Irrigation Pond in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Agricultural systems face heightened risks from extreme weather events and water insecurity. Producers commonly use irrigation ponds to secure or improve crop yields. The hydrology and storage efficiency of irrigation ponds in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA, are not well unde...

Numerical Assessment of Linear and Nonlinear Models for Compressible Flows

This paper presents a numerical comparison between linearized and nonlinear models for compressible fluid flow in several configurations: a Cauchy-type setting, a half-space model with prescribed free-surface velocity, a bounded-domain model, and a pressure-dependent compressibil...

Sublethal Effects of Crude Oil Exposure Alter Population‐Level Responses in an Individual Based Model of a Passerine Bird

Although large oil spills cause intense ecological damage and receive heavy media and research attention, small spills occur much more frequently and have ecological consequences. Currently, assessment of damage to wildlife after oil spills of any magnitude primarily involves car...

On‐Farm Demonstration and Economic Evaluation of an IoT Sensing System for Irrigation Management in South Carolina

ABSTRACT Irrigation can strongly influence agricultural productivity and sustainability. While sensor‐based irrigation has the potential to improve yield, reduce input costs and enhance resource‐use efficiency, its adoption in commercial agriculture remains limited. This study ev...

Beyond RMSE: The GEDI imputed waveform product minimizes artificial homogeneity evident in existing global forest height maps

The models that produce most existing forest height maps minimize mean individual prediction errors quantified by metrics such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). However, when predictor data do not explain all height variability in the training sample, this objective function lead...