University of Georgia

Your Ride, Your Rules:Psychology and Cognition Enabled Automated Driving Systems

Abstract Current autonomous vehicles (AVs) primarily respond to external traffic conditions and treat humans as passive occupants, limiting their ability to personalize driving behavior and handle ambiguous scenarios that could benefit from occupant input. This study proposes PAC...

Malathion biodegradation and biotransformation in water and sediment systems: bacterial pathways, environmental drivers, ecological impacts, and bioremediation strategies

Malathion is one of the most widely used organophosphate insecticides, and its environmental fate is strongly influenced by microbial transformation in the water column and sediments. This review synthesizes current knowledge of the enzymatic and metabolic pathways that govern th...

Ambient Alkaline Pretreatment Enables Isoprenol Fermentation from Lignocellulosic Biomass for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Abstract Mitigating aviation’s carbon emissions remains challenging because air travel relies on energy-dense liquid fuels with limited substitutes. Here, we report a fermentation-based bioconversion process for producing isoprenol, a precursor to 1,4-dimethylcyclooctane (DMCO),...

Sex differences in hedonic feeding and characterizing the effects of antibiotic-induced microbiome disruption

Abstract Background Obesity continues to be a public health issue in our country. Additionally, there continues to be a higher incidence of severe obesity for women compared to men. Among the proposed causes of obesity is increased hedonic feeding: food intake driven by pleasure...

In-season optical sensor-based variable-rate nitrogen management in maize production: a meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose In-season optical sensor-based variable-rate nitrogen application (VRA) is designed to optimize nitrogen (N) management in maize (Zea mays L.) by aligning N inputs with real-time crop demand, yet reports on its performance are inconsistent. This study quantified...

Outcomes of a Multi-campus, Multi-semester Applied Critical Care Research Elective

Objective The Research in Critical Care Pharmacotherapy elective implemented a novel approach that promoted collaborative research across four campuses for up to four semesters of credit. The impact of a multi-semester research elective on pharmacy student confidence and experien...

Mapping genetic modifiers of epimutation rates identifies VIM2/4 as dosage-sensitive negative regulators of CG methylation maintenance

Abstract Spontaneous epimutations are stochastic gains and losses of cytosine methylation that arise from imperfect maintenance across cell divisions. At CG sites, such epimutations can be inherited across generations in plants and constitute a major source of CG methylation (mCG...

A Scoping Review and Content Appraisal of Free Public Athlete Concussion Education Interventions

Abstract Health education relies on matching a program to users’ needs and preferences. Using programs aligned with expert recommendations may improve outcomes. The purpose of this study was to identify and assess free, public, concussion education programs for an athlete audienc...

Characterization of the Polysaccharide and Protein Composition of Neurospora crassa Conidium, Perithecium, and Ascospore Cell Walls

We carried out carbohydrate composition and carbohydrate linkage analyses on Neurospora crassa cell walls from vegetative hyphae, conidia (asexual spores), perithecia (female mating structures), and ascospores (sexual spores). We show that the composition and structure of the cel...

Physicochemical characterization and in vitro biological evaluation of TPGS-stabilized cationic nanoliposomes for 8-bromo-6-chloroflavone delivery

Abstract Flavonoids with halogen substituents represent a promising group of bioactive compounds, but their poor aqueous solubility and limited bioavailability restrict their therapeutic application. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a SPC/cholesterol/TPGS/DOTAP-modified c...

Exploring Perceived Utility of Living vs. Dying in Relation to Suicidal Ideation Over Time

ABSTRACT Introduction Using the concept of games against nature from decision theory, this study explored whether the perceived utility of living and the perceived utility of dying were related to an individual's desire to live, desire to die, and suicidal ideation. Methods One h...

Wine tourism and sustainable regional development: A triple bottom line perspective

Wine tourism is increasingly recognized as a driver for value creation in wineries. The main objective of this research is to analyze the economic, social, and environmental effects of wine tourism at the firm and the regional levels. The methodology used is the case study. The f...

Assessing shortnose sturgeon response to estuarine dredging in the Savannah River using a before-after control-impact (BACI) approach

Abstract Estuaries are productive ecosystems that support diverse aquatic species and human economies through fisheries, recreation, and navigation. However, coastal development and dredging have altered the ecological processes of estuarine habitats. In the Savannah River estuar...

Legacy and live effects of ecosystem engineer differ across energy gradient, reversing net engineering outcome

Abstract Ecosystem engineers influence abiotic and biotic properties of communities. However, environmental factors like stress or energy gradients could modify their influence. Furthermore, engineering effects include legacies that persist after the engineer’s death that may int...

Using the Diffusion of Innovations Theory to Explore U.S. Horticultural Industry Stakeholders’ Adoption of Alternative Substrates

Peat is commonly used in container substrates; however, concerns about reliance on imported products, inconsistent availability, and environmental sustainability are increasing growers’ interest in transitioning to alternative soilless substrates. Several studies have explored gr...

A suite of eight Toxoplasma gondii effectors cooperates to activate the non-canonical NF-κB pathway

ABSTRACT As a master of host-cell reprogramming, Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ) tachyzoites manipulate diverse signaling networks to establish a niche permissive for long-term infection. While the parasite’s subversion of canonical NF-κB signaling (p65/p50) is well established,...

How Norms Depend on the Presence and Status of Observers: The Relational Contingency of Everyday Behaviors in 90 Societies

Norms are fundamental to social life, but basic questions about how they are affected by social context remain. Specifically, how do normative constraints depend on the presence and status of observers, and how do such relational contingencies vary across cultures? Using data fro...

Microbial decomposition of organic matter in a constructed wetland designed for metal retention

Abstract Metal contaminants threaten water resources and constructed wetlands can retain them using microbial processes that are supported by organic compounds. However, organic compounds also form transient metal complexes. To determine how microbial communities from a construct...

Atlas of gross, histologic, and immunohistologic anatomy of the lymphoid system in Egyptian rousettes (Rousettus aegyptiacus)

Abstract Chiropterans exhibit remarkable immunological adaptations that facilitate their function as competent reservoir hosts for diverse high-consequence zoonotic viruses while maintaining apparent clinical health. The Egyptian rousette ( Rousettus aegyptiacus ), a frugivorous...

Temperature and soil microbial community interact to alter performance across populations of a native plant

Abstract Abiotic and biotic factors interact to shape the expression of traits and fitness. In contemporary environments, species must respond not only to novel climates but also to altered biotic interactions, and these pressures likely differ across the landscape, which affects...