Texas Tech University

Hedonic and eudaimonic pathways of self-forgiveness and suicide-related cognitions in trinidad and tobago: a quantile regression approach

Abstract Self-forgiveness is a multidimensional construct involving both hedonic processes, primarily related to fostering self-compassion and alleviating self-condemnation, and eudaimonic processes, focused on moral repair and value reorientation. While previous research has lin...

The state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cloud physics community

The Geosciences are amongst the least diverse research fields, where women and other underrepresented groups face systemic biases. This paper presents the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the cloud-physics community, by combining a metadata analysis of 6987 clou...

Self-Adaptive Thermal Regulator for Dynamic Heating and Cooling through Coupled Thermal Energy Storage and Solar Modulation

Abstract Indoor climate control accounts for nearly half of global building energy consumption and can impose substantial stress on power grids under extreme weather conditions. Developing energy-efficient thermoregulation technologies is therefore critical for reducing building...

Epidemiology and temporal trends of gastrointestinal parasites and vector-borne pathogens in golden retriever dogs: an eight-year cohort study

Longitudinal studies evaluating gastrointestinal parasites and vector-borne pathogens in companion dogs are relatively uncommon despite their importance for animal health, veterinary public health, and One Health surveillance. This study investigated the cumulative occurrence, in...

Association between dietary phytochemical index and pancreatic steatosis in patients with common bile duct stones

The dietary phytochemical index (DPI) may protect against pancreatic steatosis (PS), but evidence is limited. This study examined the association between DPI and PS risk. This case-control study included 278 patients with common bile duct stones at Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, bet...

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Suppress Hepatic Fatty Acid Uptake and Fatty Acid β-Oxidation in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity Mice

Abstract Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists show high efficacy in treating obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated liver diseases, conditions that collectively represent one of the most challeng...

Allele-specific expression reveals complex regulatory divergence underlying fruit phenotypic differences between cultivated and wild tomato species

Abstract Background Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) is one of the most important agricultural crops and serves as a model system for fleshy fruit biology. However, domestication bottlenecks have led to limited genetic diversity for further crop improvement. Wild relatives represe...

An Integrative Multidimensional Conceptualization of Telework Behavior: A Systematic Review and Grounded Theory Approach

Telework has expanded rapidly, and understanding the behaviors employees enact under it has become correspondingly important. This study develops an integrative conceptual framework specifying the multidimensional nature of telework behavior. A systematic literature review follow...

Comparative effects of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin on inflammatory biomarkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized head-to-head trials

Abstract Background Inflammation contributes significantly to cardiovascular disease progression. While both atorvastatin and rosuvastatin have anti-inflammatory effects, evidence directly comparing their effects on inflammatory biomarkers is limited and inconsistent. This study...

Machine Learning and Blockchain in Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading: A Cross-Layer Review of Functional Roles, Market Operation, Trust, and Privacy

Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading combines local energy resources, market coordination, data-driven decisions, and transaction management. This review examines how machine learning (ML) and blockchain are used across these functions and separates market and ledger processes from...

The Modern Urology Pipeline: Career Trajectories of Recent Residency Graduates

INTRODUCTION: Urology residency graduates face a pivotal transition when deciding on fellowship training and eventual practice setting. While traditionally a fellowship was a gateway to academia, recent trends reveal increasing pursuit due to job market concerns and perceived gap...

Learning Form and With Healthcare Workers About the Environmental Design Needs of Mohalla Clinics in Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From a Participatory Design Study

This study examines how healthcare workers in Mohalla Clinics (MCs) perceived environmental design needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it addressed three questions from the perspective of healthcare workers: What were key environmental design features of MCs that im...

Testing the utility of porcine and synthetic femora as nonhuman analogs in skeletal trauma research

Porcine and synthetic femora were subjected to concentrated 4-point bending, modified 4-point bending, and 3-point bending to generate diaphyseal fractures. Biomechanical data and fracture patterns were systematically evaluated and compared across different femur types and loadin...

Pnictogen-Bond-Directed Self-Assembly of Sb and As Cages Enables Partitioning of Organic Reaction Media

Abstract Pnictogen bonding directs self-assembly of antimony- and arsenic-based thiolate cages in organic media, with the Sb system forming persistent reversed-bilayer vesicles capable of chemical compartmentalization. This is demonstrated using chemoswitchable fluorescent probes...

Select large language models outperform hip preservation experts on consensus‐based hip preservation questionnaire

Abstract Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly utilized in medical education and clinical contexts, yet few studies compare the performance of large language models (LLMs) to subspecialized experts in providing guideline‐based medical information on hip preservatio...

Effects of Partially Automated Vehicle Reliability on Vigilance Performance, Trust, and Workload

Partially automated vehicles control vehicle speed and roadway position but require drivers to monitor roadway and automation events that may go undetected by the automation. Although drivers must remain vigilant, their ability to detect and respond to roadway hazards declines ov...

The PIVOT model for strategic academic transformation in AI-powered higher education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education. It challenges assumptions about knowledge, expertise, and the role of academic institutions. While AI expands learning opportunities and access, it raises important questions about academic identity, educational values,...

The economics of religious regulation: an Austrian contribution

Abstract The economics of religion is a growing subfield, yet no paper has connected its findings to Austrian economics. Three Austrian insights are complementary with the current literature and provide a unified theoretical framework for understanding the relationship between re...

Vaping and smoking in individuals with eating disorders: associations with diagnoses and behaviors

Abstract Background Smoking commonly co-occurs with eating disorders (EDs) but less is known about the relationship between EDs and vaping. We investigated associations of lifetime vaping and smoking as forms of nicotine use with lifetime ED diagnoses (i.e., anorexia nervosa [AN]...

Predicting Young Adults’ Fertility Preferences: Individual, Relational, and Family-of-Origin Influences

Declining fertility rates in the United States have increased interest in the factors shaping young adults’ fertility intentions. Guided by a life course perspective, this study examined how individual characteristics, relationship orientations, and family-of-origin dynamics are...