University of Houston

The robotic PIANO: a critical narrative review of surgeon-controlled operative polyphony, human factors, and robotic training

Abstract Robotic surgery can concentrate control of several technical functions at the console, but such concentration does not itself confer clinical independence, reduce dependence on the perioperative team, or improve patient outcomes. We define surgeon-controlled operative po...

Graph symmetry organizes exceptional dynamics in open quantum systems

Exceptional points (EPs) play a central role in non-Hermitian physics, yet most theoretical studies begin from deliberately engineered low-dimensional effective Hamiltonians whose parameters are tuned to produce spectral degeneracies. In realistic open quantum systems, however, d...

Longitudinal Changes in Choroidal Thickness Across the Eye in Young Children With Premyopia

Background: The choroid is thought to be implicated in eye growth regulation, yet longitudinal choroidal data in young children are limited. Methods: Choroidal thickness (ChT) was measured in 92 children with functional emmetropia (baseline age, 7.4 ± 0.8 years; cycloplegic refra...

Anticoagulation Treatment Response Among Phenotypic ESUS Clusters: Evidence From CASPR

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate treatment effect heterogeneity across phenotypic clusters of patients with cryptogenic embolic stroke using causal inference methods. Methods From a retrospective, multicenter cohort of patients with cryptogenic embolic stroke, we estimated the trea...

Integrating Landsat 8 remote sensing and machine learning for water quality assessment in a tropical river basin

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has degraded river water quality in sub-Saharan Africa, while conventional monitoring remains constrained by cost and logistical challenges. This study integrates Landsat 8 OLI multispectral imagery with machine-learning regression to...

Community Flood Perceptions in the Context of Flood Risk and Flood Hazard Indicators

Abstract Floods have and continue to cause severe damage to property and loss of life globally and in the US. The perceived risk of flooding, defined as an individual’s subjective assessment of the likelihood and severity of a flood event, can influence their preparedness and res...

Suppressing Catalyst Reconstruction via Electric-Field-Enhanced Cu–Sn Alloying for Stable CO2 Electroreduction

Abstract The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) on copper (Cu) catalysts holds great promise for the sustainable production of value-added carbonaceous chemicals and fuels. However, these Cu nanostructures suffer from severe surface reconstruction due to Cu’s oxi...

Measurements of the production of W$$^{\pm }$$ and Z$$^0$$ bosons in pp collisions at $$\sqrt{s} = 13$$ TeV

Abstract Measurements of the production of the W $$^{\pm }$$ ± and Z $$^0$$ 0 bosons at midrapidity in pp collisions at $$\sqrt{s} = 13$$ s = 13 TeV with ALICE at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) are presented. The W $$^{\pm }$$ ± and Z $$^0$$ 0 bosons are detected via their (di)e...

Surgical Management of Lacrimal Gland Tumors

Epithelial lacrimal gland tumors are rare but important to diagnose early. The initial surgical decision to do an incisional biopsy versus gross total resection depends largely on the radiologic characteristics of the lacrimal gland mass. Until recently, orbital exenteration was...

Dialing in or Locking Out? Mapping Texas Districts’ Cell Phone Policy Types

In response to growing concerns about the impact of cell phone use on student learning and well-being, school districts across the U.S. are rapidly adopting restrictive policies. This study examines the nature and variation of district-level cell phone policies in Texas, analyzin...

Bathing in wine and olive oil: Late Roman agricultural production in the Small Bath at Antiochia ad Cragum, Rough Cilicia

Abstract This article presents a recently discovered multipurpose agricultural processing facility constructed within the Small Bath at Antiochia ad Cragum in Türkiye. We argue that the Bath was transformed for the production of wine and olive oil in Late Antiquity, representing...

Investigating Nonlinear Optical and Thermal Properties in Sr2SiSe4 through Noncentrosymmetric Crystal Structure Comparison with Sr2SnSe4

Abstract An isovalent anion substitution approach allowed for the discovery of two noncentrosymmetric ternary selenides, Sr2SiSe4 and Sr2SnSe4. Sr2SiSe4 crystallizes in the α-Eu2GeS4 type, monoclinic space group P21, with lattice parameters a = 6.8866(19) Å, b = 7.0062(19) Å, c =...

Machine learning for predictive maintenance in energy storage systems: A systematic review of health prediction, fault diagnosis, and deployment challenges

This research examines the function of machine learning in the predictive maintenance of energy storage systems (ESS), highlighting its capacity to improve system reliability, efficiency, and longevity. The text commences with a summary of the foundational principles of predictiv...

Comparison of Wavefront-optimised Refraction Determined Pre- and Post-cycloplegia in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Abstract Purpose To compare metric-optimised refractions determined from wavefront aberration measures with the COAS-HD wavefront aberrometer pre- and post-dilation and the resultant visual acuity through each refraction in participants with Down syndrome (DS). Methods Twenty-one...

Users' Solicitation of Disclosure When Accounting Standards Restrict Managers' Discretion Over Financial Reporting: Evidence From Conference Calls

ABSTRACT We examine how GAAP‐based restrictions on managers' discretion over financial reporting influence financial statement users' efforts to acquire disclosure from management. During the question‐and‐answer part of a firm's conference call, we find that GAAP‐based restrictio...

Luminescent Three-Coordinate Copper(I) Complexes Supported by an 8-Aryl-1-Naphthyl-Substituted “Sandwich” NacNac Ligand

Abstract Sterically encumbered β-diketiminate (NacNac) ligands are widely used in several contexts, and our group recently showed they are effective at preventing excited-state distortion in copper(I) chromophores and increasing their lifetime. This work introduces compounds base...

The Lived Experiences of Parent-Child Separation and Mental Health Needs Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness

Parent-child separation is common among young adult parents experiencing homelessness and has been described as traumatic, yet little is known about the parenting and separation experiences or related mental health needs among young adult parents experiencing homelessness. Using...

Shallow Landslides Align With Atmospheric Rivers in Coastal Steeplands

Abstract Rapid, shallow landslides in coastal mountains are triggered by extreme precipitation, shaping topography and impacting human settlements. Using an inventory of >700 landslides mapped from satellite imagery (2009–2024) and an atmospheric river database (1981–2019), this...

Affective divisions and climate policy polarization

Climate policy attitudes are increasingly polarized across Western Europe. We examine how affective polarization shapes these attitudes, arguing that affective distance between opposing identity camps contributes to voters adopting climate positions that align with their own side...

Understanding STEM Coursetaking Among English Learner Subgroups: Longitudinal Evidence From Four State Policy Contexts

Abstract Although a substantial body of research documents the problem of course tracking for students classified as English learners (ELs), very little work has addressed the notably different challenges that subgroups of ELs face across different state policy contexts. This des...