University of North Texas

Simple supercuspidal representations of $$\textrm{GSp}_4$$ and test vectors

Abstract We consider simple supercuspidal representations of $$\textrm{GSp}_4$$ GSp 4 over a p -adic field and show that they have conductor exponent 5. We study (paramodular) newvectors and minimal vectors in these representations, obtain formulas for their matrix coefficients,...

Acute exposure to cell-free mitochondrial DNA induces pregnancy-specific aortic endothelial dysfunction and organ-selective inflammation in rats

Abstract Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia are associated with circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), a damage-associated molecular pattern capable of activating Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9). We hypothesized that acute mtDNA exposure induces maternal inflammat...

When I Care More Than the Department Does: Research Value (In)Congruence and Faculty Epistemic Exclusion Experiences

Academia values research that is quantitative, generalizable, or viewed as “objective” (centered research values), while research that is qualitative, concerned with marginalized groups, or social justice focused (marginalized research values) is often dismissed as subjective or...

Perceptions of turnout gear fit and movement restrictions among firefighters of different gender, service type, and measurement status

To understand the factors contributing to ill-fitting gear, this study investigated user perceptions across firefighters of different gender, service type, and pre-sizing measurement status. A total of 345 firefighters (19.8% women, 34.8% volunteer firefighters, and 18.0% not mea...

Money and muscle: corporate political power and government subsidies

Political power is one of the most extensively discussed issues in political economy, although prior researchers provide few metrics for its estimation. This study introduces a new set of corporate political power measures using the political power of individual legislators and f...

Embracing Student Autonomy in the Middle School Ensemble Classroom

The purpose of this article is to encourage teachers to embrace student autonomy in middle school ensemble classrooms and foster cultures of trust, belonging, and ownership. Contemporary educational practices increasingly emphasize student-centered pedagogical approaches. However...

In Vitro Assessment of Nintedanib in Keratoconus Corneal Stromal Microenvironment

Keratoconus (KC) is a degenerative corneal disease, characterized by stromal thinning and abnormal ECM remodeling, leading to fibrosis. Corneal fibrosis is a leading cause of visual impairment. Corneal stromal keratocytes differentiate into myofibroblasts, which alters extracellu...

Examining Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care Among School Professionals: A Baseline District-Wide Organizational Assessment

Abstract Children’s exposure to trauma can significantly affect their learning and behavior in school. Trauma-informed systems, including schools, can support youth who have experienced adverse childhood experiences by creating safe environments that avoid retraumatization and re...

Evaluating Reliability and Bias of Large Language Models in Automated Essay Scoring

This study investigates the reliability and bias of two Large Language Models (LLMs), ChatGPT-4o and Gemma3, when used for Automated Essay Scoring (AES), compared to human rater evaluations. Using a repeated measures ANOVA and Bland-Altman analysis on min-max scaled scores, we fo...