West Virginia University

Review of Network-Level Pavement Performance Modeling Approaches throughout the US and Critical Assessment of Deterministic Methods

Abstract This paper presents a detailed review of pavement performance modeling methods found in literature and reported to be used by transportation agencies in the US. It was found that deterministic models are the dominant type for network-level pavement management application...

Unmet Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors Treated in West Virginia: A Qualitative Analysis of Open-Ended Survey Responses

Purpose: To characterize unmet supportive care needs among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors in rural West Virginia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of individuals diagnosed with cancer at ages 15–39 and treated within the West Virginia University H...

Occupational safety and health risks among plumbers: A qualitative study of workplace hazards, safety practices, and system-level gaps in Texas

Background The plumbing trade exposes workers to ongoing workplace hazards that pose significant health risks. This issue is well known but remains unresolved. A key question remains: why have current safety measures, such as training programs, regulatory standards, and personal...

Role of Steroids in the Diagnosis of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphomas: A Single-Center Experience

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The effect of preoperative steroids on primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) diagnosis is debated, because of concerns about lesion regression and false-negative biopsies. Steroids are commonly administered to manage the mass effect and neurol...

The 2NS chromosomal translocation enhances redox homeostasis and mitigates oxidative stress during Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum infection in wheat

Wheat blast, caused by the hemibiotrophic fungus Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum (MoT), is a destructive disease that poses a severe threat to global wheat production. The 2NS chromosomal translocation, introgressed from Aegilops ventricosa into the Bangladeshi wheat variety BARI Gom...

Wisconsin State Comprehensive Planning Requirements are Associated with Better Local Planning for Healthy Eating and Active Living: A Multilevel Policy Content Analysis

Purpose To determine whether the specificity of mandates in Wisconsin’s state comprehensive planning statute is associated with the inclusion and actionability of healthy eating and active living items in local comprehensive plans. Design Retrospective, cross-sectional, multileve...

Acute large vessel occlusion stroke as a neurovascular complication of immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: Mechanical thrombectomy and neurocritical care challenges

Background: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare thrombotic microangiopathy caused by severe ADAMTS13 deficiency. Although TTP is known to produce diffuse microvascular neurological injury, its presentation as an acute large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke requiring...

Neural Indicators of Inhibition in Tinnitus: Onset–Offset and Sensory Gating Auditory Evoked Potentials Vary by Stimulus Frequency and Tinnitus Severity

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of stimulus frequency and tinnitus severity on measurements indicative of inhibition called onset–offset and sensory gating auditory evoked potentials (AEPs). The specific aims were to (a) determine the effect of stimu...

Developing authentic leadership through strengths-based coaching: a pedagogical approach for women in higher education

Purpose Women's persistent underrepresentation in senior leadership, holding fewer than one-quarter of positions in higher education, points to the need for pedagogical approaches addressing identity, power and systemic barriers, rather than skills alone. This paper examines how...

Pulsed Field Versus Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

In the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), cryoballoon ablation (CBA) is associated with a high incidence of pulmonary vein reconnection, potentially limiting long-term efficacy. Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has emerged as a promising alternative with the potential for improved...

Centennial Celebration of the Fluids Engineering Division (FED)

Abstract Technology development accelerates economic growth and advances human life. As the Fluids Engineering Division (FED) of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) marks its 100th anniversary, we review here the Division's achievements over the years and discuss...