University of South Carolina

The impact of a randomized controlled trial of a lifestyle intervention on postpartum physical activity among predominantly Puerto Rican women with overweight and obesity: Proyecto Mamá

Engaging in physical activity during pregnancy decreases the risk of gestational diabetes and excessive weight gain, thereby reducing postpartum risk of type 2 diabetes and postpartum weight retention. Such long-term adverse health outcomes disproportionately affect Hispanic wome...

We need support! Examining hospitality employees’ AI anxiety and job insecurity: the moderating role of organizational support

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of hospitality employees’ anxiety about AI technology and its impact on their job insecurity and turnover intention. Additionally, this study examines the direct impact of organizational support on job insecurity, affe...

Equal goals, unequal standards: the policy debate on goalpost dimensions in women’s football

This study critically examines proposals to reduce goalpost sizes in women’s football; a debate often framed as a practical adjustment to accommodate physiological differences between male and female goalkeepers. Using data from men’s and women’s professional English football wit...

Understanding the Use of Community Advisory Boards in Autism Research: A Scoping Review

Abstract Community engagement is increasingly promoted as a good practice in autism research, yet little is known about how Community Advisory Boards are used. This scoping review mapped the extent and nature of empirical literature on Community Advisory Boards in autism research...

Evaluation of Inter-Method Reliability Between Palarum PUP Smart Socks® and the Opal v1 Mobility Lab System Among Ambulatory Adults

Early mobilization (EM) can mitigate hospital-acquired deconditioning by preserving prehospital functional status. EM measurement is challenging due to concerns such as accuracy and patient comfort. Palarum PUP® Smart Socks were designed for the hospital setting to track step cou...

Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater via Adsorption in H-MFI Zeolite: A Hybrid QM/MM Study

Abstract Nanoporous adsorbents such as zeolites offer a promising route for the selective removal of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) from wastewater streams, where conventional technologies such as activated carbon often lack selectivity at sub-ppm concentrations. Here, w...

Do coupled population, economic, and land use dynamics explain household energy transitions in Malawi?

In sub-Saharan Africa, population growth coupled with weak or missing markets for clean energy means that the absolute number of people relying on woodfuels for cooking is growing. Charcoal, which has distinctly different environmental and economic implications from firewood, has...

A Hierarchy of Value in the Adoption of Radical Service Innovations: Evidence From Wellness Hospitality

This article investigates the operational challenges of launching radical service innovations (RSI) in the hospitality industry. While RSI is a primary driver of competitive advantage, the operations management literature has largely focused on incremental innovations. We address...

A Multistate Investigation of Serious Adverse Events, including Deaths, following Ceftriaxone Injections, September 2024–August 2025

BACKGROUND: Reports of ceftriaxone serious adverse events (SAEs), including deaths, from multiple jurisdictions during December 2024-January 2025 prompted a nationwide investigation to evaluate product safety, characterize SAEs, and assess for changes in baseline adverse event oc...

Adolescent Experiences With Multiple Forms of Biased Victimization: A Typology of Bias Types in a Sample of Victims

As awareness of biased (or, identity-based) victimization and its harmful effects on student mental health has grown, it has become widely acknowledged that biased victimization is a serious problem worthy of specialized inquiry. However, past research has seldom examined youth e...

Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Following Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery (RESTORE II)

Objective: RESTORE II compared in an RCT the impact of a 12-week multidisciplinary rehabilitation program versus standard care (SC) on cardiorespiratory fitness and physical function in patients postupper gastrointestinal (UGI) oncologic surgery. Summary of Background Data: The v...

Silent Witnesses, Protective Bonds: Sibling Memories and Shielding Behaviors in Households Affected by Intimate Partner Violence

Abstract Purpose This exploratory qualitative study examines how adult siblings who identify as Latine make meaning of childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV). The study explores how siblings protect one another, interpret violence, and carry these relational practi...

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...

An axon-intrinsic loop restricts nerve regeneration through axonal protein synthesis

ABSTRACT Injured axons synthesize the RNA Binding Protein KHSRP that promotes mRNA decay and slows nerve regeneration. Axotomy-induced increase in axoplasmic Ca 2+ activates axonal Khsrp translation, and while Ca 2+ returns to pre-injury levels within 16 hours post-axotomy, axona...

Whistle meets the algorithm: the impact of AI-integrated VAR on satisfaction, fairness, and trust in soccer officiating

Purpose The study examines whether exposure to AI-integrated Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology changes fans' perceptions of the VAR officiating system across the dimensions of procedural fairness, trust, and satisfaction. Moving beyond prior scholarship that largely explor...

Polystyrene microplastics alter the accumulation and elimination dynamics of silver nanoparticles in Daphnia magna

Environmental context Microplastics are widespread aquatic contaminants that can alter the environmental behavior of co-occurring pollutants. This study shows that polystyrene microplastics substantially modify silver nanoparticle bioaccumulation in Daphnia magna, increasing wate...

Using PTL Architecture and Surface Chemistry to Control the Nucleation, Distribution, and Morphology of Self-Supported PGM-Free AEM Cathodes

Abstract Self-supported electrodes are increasingly being used in anion exchange membrane electrolyzers. However, a clear understanding of the effects of substrate chemistry and structure is lacking. NiMoO4 nanorods were hydrothermally grown from sodium molybdate and ammonium hep...

Trajectories of physical activity and screen media use in toddlers and related parenting practices: Child and Mother Physical Activity Study (CAMPAS)

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> Physical activity (PA) and screen media use are key behaviors for healthy development in early childhood. This study aimed to investigate 12-month trajectories of PA and screen time among toddlers and examine their associations wit...

Efficacy of rTMS in Post‐Stroke Bilingual Aphasia: A Single Case Experimental Design

BACKGROUND: The application of non-invasive brain stimulation in the rehabilitation of bilingual individuals with aphasia following a stroke is understudied. Recent studies show benefits of anodal cerebellar transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in bilinguals, while in monoling...

Development and Evaluation of a University-Based External Coaching Program for School Behavioral Health

School behavioral health (SBH) systems coaching is a developing approach to implementation support for the delivery of high-quality behavioral health support in schools through a multi-tiered prevention and intervention framework. Articulating coaching components and understandin...