University at Albany, State University of New York

SuPerPoV: Score and Evolution of the Stratospheric Polar Vortex via Persistent Homology

Abstract Classifying the stratospheric polar vortex provides predictability for surface weather on extended‐range timescales. However, all definitions of these events proposed in over 60 years of study depend on empirically chosen parameters and yield different results when they...

Changes in the tropical rainfall seasonal cycle dominated by mesoscale convective systems

Global warming is reorganizing atmospheric circulation and hydroclimate, and tropical rainfall is a key manifestation of this response. Yet how these large-scale changes are translated into the tropical rainfall seasonal cycle remains uncertain because organized convection, which...

Raman spectroscopic identification of biochemical alterations in Alzheimer’s disease brain tissue

<title>Abstract</title> Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by chronic inflammation, neuronal loss, and continuous decline in memory and cognitive function. Raman Spectroscopy (RS) offers a powerful, label‑free approach for detecting early...

Content Mapping: An Experimental Analysis of Missing Message Content

ABSTRACT The Warning‐Response Model recommends the inclusion of five key content areas in warning messages to reduce information seeking that can lead to warning response delay: the message source, hazard (including its impact), affected location, recommended guidance, and time....

Toxicity and DNA Adduct Formation Reinforce AI-Guided Prediction of Aflatoxin B1 Bioactivation in VERO E6 Cells

VERO cells, derived from the kidney epithelium of the African green monkey, are widely used in virology, but their ability to metabolize xenobiotics is not fully understood. Since cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes participate in xenobiotic metabolism, we investigated which CYP genes...

Challenges and prospects of integrating generative AI in constructivist learning environments in higher education: perspectives of faculty and students

Purpose Constructivist learning focuses on active, student-centered engagement with content, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. GenAI technologies help to transform teaching methods, learning experiences and the overall educational landscape in higher educati...

Gender Roles in Chinese Children’s Picture Books: A Descriptive Content Analysis

Early childhood is a critical period for gender-role development, and picture books are one of the important mediums through which children encounter social expectations about gender. However, limited research has compared gender roles in Chinese-authored and non-Chinese-authored...