San Diego State University

Addressing Common Problems in Autism Research: Cohort Development and Sample Description for a Participatory, Real-World, Longitudinal Study of Outcomes in Autistic Adults

Adult autism services research is plagued by methodological challenges, including difficulty obtaining representative or heterogeneous samples and a frequent mismatch between experimental methodologies and real-world settings. The Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership in Research...

Where Is the Medical Family Therapist in Grey's Anatomy and The Pitt ? A Cinema Therapy Perspective

Medical television dramas significantly influence the public's understandings of healthcare systems, professional identities, emotional care, and relational dynamics in medical settings. Despite the deeply relational nature of these storylines, Medical Family Therapists (MedFTs)...

The evolution of plasticity in drought-related traits in central and edge populations of Mimulus cardinalis

Phenotypic plasticity can influence population persistence, range dynamics, and evolutionary potential in heterogeneous landscapes. If adaptive, plasticity may buffer populations against environmental variability, climate change, and extreme events. Yet, few studies have examined...

Elucidating Degradation Mechanisms of PEGDA–SN Solid Polymer Electrolytes in All-Solid-State Li–O2 Batteries

Abstract Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are promising for all-solid-state Li-metal and Li–O2 batteries (ASSLOBs) due to their intrinsic safety and enhanced interfacial stability with Li metal anodes. Among them, poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate–succinonitrile–lithium bis(trifl...

Tijuana river pollution crisis: health symptoms and environmental perceptions from the Healthy Water Healthy Air Study

Untreated sewage, industrial waste, and urban runoff carried by the Tijuana River from Mexico into the U.S. has created a longstanding transboundary environmental crisis. This pollution significantly intensified in July 2024, with border community members reporting noxious odors...

Exploring Middle and High School Personnel’s Definition and Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices for Autistic Students

Background Mandates that educators use evidence-based practices (EBP) with autistic students have not led to their widespread or consistent implementation, despite their growing availability. EBP knowledge is integral to effective implementation, and prior studies have shown that...