University of Illinois Chicago

Characterizing meso-level organizations engaged in climate change adaptation work in Africa: A configurational analysis

Climate change adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa depends on the effectiveness of meso-level organizations (MLOs) in negotiating the needs of rural community beneficiaries and the aims of macro-level policy and finance actors. In this region, however, the traditional sector-based t...

Exploring future sustainable urban transport through scenarios: a critical review of contemporary practice

Under deep uncertainty, long-range transport forecasts are prone to inaccuracy. Scenario planning – a foresight approach from futures studies – offers a means to explore different long-range transport possibilities while also engaging transport stakeholders. Transport scenario na...

Measuring Compassionate Decision-Making Processes in Adolescence: Development and Pilot Validation of the Youth Compassion Measure (YCM)

This sequential mixed-methods study describes the development and pilot validation of the Youth Compassion Measure (YCM), a scenario-based assessment designed to capture compassion as a context-sensitive, developmental process in adolescence. Grounded in a five-stage model (aware...

Opioid overdose risk and resilience among older Black men in Chicago: findings from community-based focus groups

Abstract Background Older Black/African American men experience the highest opioid overdose mortality rates in the United States. Prior research highlights structural inequities and service barriers shaping these disparities, yet few studies center the perspectives of older Black...

A retrospective claims analysis of the association between residential greenness and per capita healthcare costs among fee-for-service Medicare patients

Abstract Nature amenities in everyday environments have been shown to improve health, which may translate to healthcare cost savings. We examined the association between residential greenness (mean NDVI measured at the census tract level) and healthcare costs in a longitudinal (2...

Heritage language research: a methodological synthesis of the past 25 years

The present review synthesises methodological trends in heritage language research from 2000 to 2025 by analysing 428 empirical studies published in English in peer-reviewed journals in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Results reveal a regional bias towards North America and an...

Discovery and characterization of a pigment produced by Streptococcus pyogenes

ABSTRACT Streptococcus pyogenes is a major human-restricted pathogen capable of both localized and systemic diseases, as well as causing post-infectious acute and chronic rheumatological conditions. Despite its well-documented clinical importance and over a century of extensive r...

Prevalence of Thoracic Complications Following Costochondral Grafting: A Nationwide Estimate in the United States

The costochondral graft (CCG) is a well-established reconstruction modality for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), particularly for the growing patient. Donor site complications such as pneumothorax have been reported, but only in isolated reports or small case series or single-c...

Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Scoping Review of Culturally Responsive IPV Interventions for Asian Communities in the United States

Asian populations are often underrepresented in research and services related to intimate partner violence (IPV). Prior studies highlight the importance of culturally responsive IPV interventions, as such services can facilitate help-seeking and support attainment. Using a compre...

Early Intraretinal Fluid Reduction is Linked to Vision Gains in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema

This analysis evaluated the impact of early intraretinal fluid (IRF) reduction on long-term visual outcomes in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). This was a treatment-agnostic, post hoc analysis of pooled data from patients with DME in YOSEMITE/RHINE (NCT03622580/NCT0362...

N6-Methyladenosine and 5-Methylcytosine Epitranscriptomic Regulation of Male Reproduction and Fertility

Functional spermatozoa production depends on spermatogenesis, a complex developmental process that requires precise regulation of gene expression at multiple levels. Although considerable progress has been made in understanding the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms govern...

The wider expansion of pediatric robotic urology: exploring the patterns of adoption in complex bladder reconstruction

Abstract Robotic surgery is increasingly used in pediatric urology, particularly for moderate-complexity procedures such as pyeloplasty and ureteral reimplantation. Whether this expansion has extended to high-complexity lower urinary tract (LUT) reconstruction remains unclear. To...

Genetically Predicted Circulating Lipid Traits and Risk of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Background: Observational studies examining the relationship between serum lipids and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) have yielded inconsistent findings, limiting causal inference. Mendelian randomization (MR) offers a robust approach to evaluate causality by leveraging geneti...

Quantitative Assessment of Midface Feminization Using Custom-Designed Malar Implants

Background: Malar prominence is a key sexually dimorphic landmark. Although malar augmentation is frequently incorporated into facial feminization surgery (FFS), no standardized methodology exists for its quantitative assessment, limiting systematic planning and outcome evaluatio...

Quantum Dot-Induced Kinetic Bottleneck in Singlet Exciton Relaxation of Conjugated Polymer Aggregates

Abstract We designed hybrid aggregate model systems with cascade energy alignment from conjugated polymers (CPs) to quantum dots (QDs) to investigate the effects of QDs on CP singlet (S1) excitons. Radiative recombination of S1 excitons occurs within 1 ps in the chlorinated CP/QD...

Trends in Pediatric Urology Resident Operative Exposure and Autonomy: An 11-Year National Study

PURPOSE: Fewer urology residents are pursuing pediatric urology fellowship. Studies have examined potential associations between surgical residents' operative experience, autonomy, and exposure and fellowship pursuit. This relationship has not been examined with respect to pediat...

Greater Lawndale Lotería: A Participatory Popular Education Method for Disseminating Community-Based Research on the Social Determinants of Work and Health

Community health is disproportionately impacted by social determinants of health, and work constitutes a primary, but often overlooked, social determinant of health. Occupation and work environment influence health through specific mechanistic pathways: work provides opportunitie...

Performance and Symptom Validity Testing: Terminology, Conceptualization, Practice Standards, and Future Directions

Abstract Purpose of Review This commentary summarizes terminology and practice standards for assessing the validity of test scores obtained during neuropsychological evaluations. It also highlights conceptual gaps and emerging directions for improving validity assessment. Recent...

Anxiety and mood disorders are associated with greater healthcare and procedural utilization in idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Background and purpose Anxiety and mood disorders (AMD) are common in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), but their association with procedural treatment and healthcare utilization is unclear. We evaluated utilization among patients with AMD documented before or shortly a...

Comparison of Visual Feedback Conditions While Learning a Redundant Novel Visuomotor Task

Human movement relies on coordinating multiple degrees of freedom (DOFs) converging onto fewer DOFs of functional goals. We compared two forms of visual feedback as participants learned a novel motor task: using 18-DOF finger movements to control a 3-joint kinematic chain, ultima...