University of Rhode Island

Species-specific phenological indicators reveal topographic–climatic associations with evergreen-tree phenology in subtropical hilly regions

Evergreen-tree phenology is an important ecological indicator of forest responses to climate change and local environmental heterogeneity. In subtropical hilly regions, frequent cloudy and rainy conditions, complex terrain, and weak seasonal greenness signals hinder species-level...

Digital Payment Adoption and Financial Vulnerability: Global Evidence From Multilevel Models

ABSTRACT Although digital financial services are emerging, whether adopting digital payment influences consumer vulnerability remains understudied and debated. This study aims to examine mechanisms linking digital payment adoption, financial fragility, financial worry, and nation...

Herbivore-specific plant defense responses to a pre-attack risk cue

Cues of potential herbivory, such as the locomotion mucus from gastropod herbivores, may influence germination and growth. Because it remains unclear whether use of gastropod cues to initiate defense is a widespread phenomenon in plants, we examined how mucus from multiple gastro...

Same Target but Different Bleeding Outcomes: Insights from a Randomized Apixaban-Rivaroxaban Comparison in Patients with Acute Venous Thromboembolism

Jean-Luc Reny, Youssef Daali, Jean Terrier; Same Target but Different Bleeding Outcomes: Insights from a Randomized Apixaban-Rivaroxaban Comparison in Pati

Pediatric effects of forever chemicals may last for a long time

Abstract Perfluorinated alkylate substances (PFASs) have been in use for about 75 years. Because of their persistence, concentrations in the environment have increased, and absorbed PFAS will remain in the human body, some compounds for many years. The fetus and the newborn infan...

Distant water fishing and its effects on domestic food security

Governments around the world have identified distant water fleets (DWFs) as a key threat to ecosystem health, domestic economic opportunities, and food security. With a high prevalence of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in countries where DWFs operate, the aquatic f...

The Role of Socioeconomic Status in the Relation Between Parenting and Child Externalizing Behavior

Abstract Negative and harsh parenting strategies are associated with more child externalizing behavior, while greater parental involvement and positive reinforcement are associated with less child externalizing behavior. However, parenting strategies do not exert the same influen...

Disability Representation in Social and Personality Psychology Research: A State-of-the-Art Review

We conducted a systematic state-of-the-art review examining disability representation of three flagship social and personality psychology journals between 2017 and 2022. First, we examined the 2,343 articles published in that time frame and found that 192 (8.19%) of them used at...

Open Ocean Biogeochemical Impacts of Extreme Terrestrial Precipitation

Abstract Extreme events reshape ocean ecosystems with significant implications for nutrient and carbon cycling. Here, we demonstrate that flooding on land can be a significant driver of biogeochemical variability in the open ocean, even in relatively dry climates. Using satellite...

Rapid data quality investigations of gravitational-wave events with the Data Quality Report Builder toolkit

Abstract We present the Data Quality Report Builder toolkit, DQRbuild, a suite of data quality tools that have been developed to vet gravitational-wave events in preparation for the fourth LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA observing run. We explain the main functionality and the many scientific t...

Reading “Trouble”: Rehearsing Figured Worlds of Schooling Through Collaborative Roleplaying Games

In this study, we examine how collaborative speculative play in a tabletop roleplaying game functions as a literacy practice through which teachers read, compose, and revise figured worlds of schooling. Building on scholarship on roleplaying games and literacy learning, we analyz...

A miRNA-mediated gene regulatory network supports seasonal plasticity in the temperate coral Astrangia poculata

Phenotypic plasticity is critical for sessile marine invertebrates facing intensifying climate change. MicroRNAs (miRNAs)-small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression-are compelling candidates for mediating such plasticity, but their role in coral biology remains poorly ch...

Supine Versus Standing Pelvic Radiographs Yield Significantly Different Radiographic Parameters in Femoroacetabular Impingement and Hip Dysplasia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Purpose To compare radiographic parameters obtained from supine versus standing pelvic radiographs in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and acetabular dysplasia (AD). Methods This study was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews...

Exceptionally stable and safe lithium-ion batteries enabled by a unique electrolyte

Lithium-ion batteries face risks associated with liquid electrolyte leakage and flammability. We have developed a flame-resistant electrolyte comprised of sulfolane, lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, and 5 wt% of 5 × 10 6 g mol −1 polyethylene oxide as a rheology modifi...

Correlates of Mammogram Screening Among Brazilian Immigrant Women in the United States: Analysis of 2020 Cross-Sectional Survey Data

Abstract Purpose The United States (US) has a growing Brazilian immigrant population, yet little is known about mammography screening in this population. Thus, the objective of this study was to identify factors associated with mammogram recency among Brazilian immigrant women in...

The chromosomal genome sequence of the boulder star coral, Orbicella franksi (Gregory, 1895) (Scleractinia: Merulinidae)

We present a genome assembly from a specimen of Orbicella franksi (boulder star coral; Cnidaria; Anthozoa; Scleractinia; Merulinidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 496.97 megabases. Most of the assembly (95.24%) is scaffolded into 15 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The...

Diversification of Cellulose Synthase (CESA) Genes in Mosses Suggests Both Ancient and Recent Gene duplications

Abstract Cellulose is an important polysaccharide that constitutes all plant cell walls, giving them strength and stability. The plant cellulose synthase ( CESA ) gene family, which encodes the catalytic subunits of cellulose synthesis complexes (CSCs), has diversified independen...

Whom and when to deport and punish: Experimental evidence on Americans’ attitudes toward immigrants in the criminal legal system

Across many immigrant destination countries, recent immigration law enforcement has expanded in scope and salience, intensifying public debate over deportation, criminal punishment, and the treatment of immigrants in the criminal legal system. Drawing on focal concerns theory, th...

Estimation of Property Value Changes from Nearby Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Projects in the United States

Abstract Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is vital to decarbonization, but its socioeconomic impact on nearby communities remains understudied. Using property-level housing transaction data (1990–2021) matched to nationwide CCUS project records, we apply a hedonic...

Financial literacy education to college students in the U.S.

Purpose The purpose of this extended editorial is to document the status of personal finance course offerings at universities and colleges in the U.S. Design/methodology/approach With the assistance of generative AI tools, data on personal finance courses offered at universities...