University of Georgia

Synthesis of 1,3-Dihydro-2,1-benzisoxazoles by Intramolecular C–N Coupling: Evaluation as an Indane Bioisostere

Abstract Despite the ever-increasing interest in isoxazole-based compounds, benzo-fused isoxazolidines, or 1,3-dihydro-2,1-benzisoxazoles, are very rare. Seeking to fill this gap, we present a method for the synthesis of 1,3-dihydro-2,1-benzisoxazoles by intramolecular Cu-mediate...

Artificial Intelligence, Bureaucratic Discretion, and Democratic Administration

ABSTRACT Since the start of the COVID ‐19 pandemic, many countries have been using artificial intelligence ( AI ) to replace civil service personnel. We argue that this practice undermines core democratic values. Using the public values framework, we identify four clusters of val...

Correlating Force–Conductance–Structure in Au–1,8-Octanedithiol–Au Molecular Electronics

Abstract Because atomic-scale junction configurations cannot be directly resolved during break-junction measurements, simulations are needed to connect experimental force and conductance signatures with plausible interfacial structures. Here, we use configurational-bias Monte Car...

Inkjet Printing of MXene Gas Sensors for Agricultural Monitoring

Abstract Inkjet printing enables scalable fabrication of nanomaterial-based devices, but stable droplet formation and reproducible deposition remain challenging for emerging nanosheet inks. In this work, we develop a model-guided inkjet printing framework that monitors and optimi...

Extrapolating CSR–HRM interdependencies and employee well-being for sustainable workplaces in generative AI era

The development of generative AI (GAI) capabilities has led corporate entities to rethink their strategic initiatives towards sustainable workforce management. This dynamism has been broadly identified as a concern for managerial teams. Despite strong consensus on the roles of or...

Lightweight Artifact Verification for Cultural-Heritage Repositories: From the Modular Artifact Sheet to a Constraint-First, Evidence-Bounded Repository Model

Digital access has made cultural objects easier to see, but visibility is not the same as auditability. Object records can combine identity, chronology, findspot, provenance, attribution, transcription, and interpretation even when those elements do not have equal evidentiary sup...

BSArray: An automated bulked segregant analysis pipeline for QTL discovery using Illumina Infinium SNP genotyping array

Efficient identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) is essential for accelerating crop genetic improvement through marker-assisted selection (MAS). Bulked segregant analysis (BSA) using Illumina Infinium SNP genotyping arrays provides a cost-effective approach for detecting...

Through thick and thin? When sustainable packaging design increases consumer waste generation

Abstract Packaging decisions involve a complex balance of cost, functionality, efficiency, branding, and sustainability initiatives. One promising sustainability strategy that also reduces costs is lightweighting, a manufacturing practice aimed at reducing raw material usage. In...

BDF6 Deficiency Severely Compromises Intracellular Amastigote Development and Infectivity of Trypanosoma cruzi

Abstract Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, relies on complex gene regulatory mechanisms to adapt to its diverse host environments. In recent years, it has been established that epigenetics plays an essential role in these mechanisms via the regulation of c...

Effects of forest treatments on nutritional carrying capacity for white‐tailed deer in mid‐rotation loblolly pine stands

Abstract Landowners and managers are interested in improving habitat quality for white‐tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus ; hereinafter, deer) in loblolly pine ( Pinus taeda ) forests in the southeastern United States. Commercial thinning, prescribed fire, and herbicides can in...

Height-threshold-dependent estimates of forest gap characteristics, spatial patterns, and dynamics: Evidence from multi-temporal UAV–LiDAR

Forest gaps record disturbance, regeneration, and canopy structural change, yet estimates of gap closure depend strongly on the height threshold used to define when a gap is considered closed. This issue is particularly relevant for three-dimensional LiDAR analyses, where gap str...

Metabolizable energy value and ileal amino acid digestibility of fibrous feed ingredients in 22-day-old broiler chickens

Objective: Fibrous feed ingredients may benefit gut development and reduce feed costs in broiler production; however, some ingredients contain antinutritional factors that can impair nutrient utilization.Therefore, accurate evaluation of their nutritive values is warranted prior...

Explainable AI for predicting and interpreting mathematics achievement: a cross-national analysis of PISA 2018

Abstract This study applies a survey-weighted, plausible-value-aware explainable machine-learning workflow to PISA 2018 mathematics data from 74,235 students in ten purposively selected education systems. The analysis examines cross-national stability and country-specific variati...

SPEF1 mediates assembly of central pair microtubule complexes in cilia of Tetrahymena

SPEF1 is a conserved calponin-homology domain protein that decorates the seam of central pair microtubules in the distal segment of motile cilia. Here, we show that in the ciliate Tetrahymena, loss of SPEF1 disrupts the central pair throughout the middle segment, which comprises...

From Perception to Protection: How Fraud Worry Shapes Investor Behavior

This study develops an integrated conceptual framework to examine the association between investors’ subjective perception of being targeted by investment fraud and their adoption of protective coping behaviors. Drawing on the transactional model of stress and coping, the paper p...

Resurrected in the field: benefits of rapid adaptation to historic drought seen mainly at the leading edge of a plant species’ range

Montane plant populations are experiencing novel conditions due to climate change. Furthermore, climate change is causing increased climate perturbations, such as the 2012-2016 drought in the western US, remarkable in its aridity, longevity, and warmer temperatures. This drought...

Extracellular Vesicles as Molecular Regulators of Viral Infection: Implications for COVID-19 and Future Viral Pandemics

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), exposed critical gaps in global preparedness for rapidly evolving viral pandemics. Though current antiviral treatments have shown some efficacy in managing COVID-19, subst...

Trade-Offs Associated with Virulence of Soybean Cyst Nematode on the Broad-Spectrum Resistance Source PI 437654

) poses a major challenge to soybean production, intensified by the declining effectiveness of natural resistance against this pathogen. Although the use of resistant soybean varieties can be effective, their widespread and repeated use ultimately results in the emergence of viru...

A Model for Cotton Emergence Based on Thirty Years of Seed Treatment Trials Conducted by the National Cotton Seed Treatment Committee

Over 30 years, the National Cotton Council’s National Cottonseed Treatment program has conducted coordinated seed treatment trials across the U.S., resulting in a comprehensive dataset of over 500 field trials. After data curation compiled from annual reports published in the Cot...

Investigating the impact of learning modes and instructional sequences of VR-integrated station activities on science learning from the multimodal perspective

Abstract This study explores the impact of different VR learning modes (direct vs. vicarious) and instructional sequences (VR-Reading vs. Reading-VR) on middle school students’ science learning outcomes and transmodal moments during VR-integrated station activities. Using a mixed...