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UrduAbstract The digital economy has been remarkably fueling the sustainability of renewable energy worldwide. However, how it accelerates renewable energy development, particularly renewable energy innovation, remains unknown. Using a panel of 65 countries from 2002 to 2019, this research applies…
Month: June 2024
Digital knowledge engineering for strategy development
Abstract This special issue focuses on digital knowledge engineering, where artificial intelligence (AI) emulates human judgment and behavior to create, organize, and implement knowledge bases. AI’s evolution from narrow applications to a versatile general-purpose technology (e.g., generative AI) marks a…
Energy saving and economic competitiveness of solar desiccant cooling technology – A case study of the Moroccan Kingdom
Abstract As many countries in the world, Morocco is vulnerable to climate change having direct impacts on its main economic sectors highly dependent on natural resources. This is exemplified, among other things, by long periods of drought, increase of average…
Optimizing renewable energy utilization with high gain converters
Abstract This research proposes a novel control technique for optimizing hybrid renewable energy sources (HRES) by using a high-gain DC-to-DC converter topology. The Hybrid RES system comprises a battery components, wind turbine (WT), and photovoltaic (PV). The proposed control methodology…
Sustainability challenges throughout the electric vehicle battery value chain
Abstract The global commitment to decarbonizing the transport sector has resulted in an unabated growth in the markets for electric vehicles and their batteries. Consequently, the demand for battery raw materials is continuously growing. As an illustration, to meet the net-zero…
Assessment of urban wind energy resource in Hong Kong based on multi-instrument observations
Abstract Urban wind power is an appealing alternative for electricity supply. Comprehensive urban wind resource assessment is a prerequisite for cost-efficient deployment of wind turbines. Based on observations from multiple instruments, including a Doppler lidar (light detection and ranging) system, a…
Robust energy storage system for stable in wind and solar
Abstract Energy storage systems (ESS) have become a conspicuous research hotspot since they store power and supply it during peak hours. Existing storage systems must be replaced by advanced energy storage with improved performance, energy management, and a control interface due to…
Statement on the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission’s Decision to Increase Access to Breast Imaging
Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission voted unanimously to eliminate the out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental imaging for Kansas state employees with an effective date of January 1, 2024.
Polyphase wireless power transfer system achieves 270-kilowatt charge, sets another world record for electric light-duty passenger vehicles
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated the first 270-kW wireless power transfer to a light-duty electric vehicle. The demonstration used a Porsche Taycan and was conducted in collaboration with Volkswagen Group of America using the ORNL-developed polyphase wireless charging system.
“Time Cells” in the Brain are Critical for Complex Learning, Study Shows
More than a simple stopwatch, understanding how time cells work could ultimately aid in early detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Infants’ microbiomes shaped by physical contact with caregivers
FINDINGS: A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health found that early life caregiving experiences including skin-to-skin contact at birth, number of individuals in physical contact with the infant at birth, and the amount of time infants were in physical…
UC San Diego Experts–why we need to work with China on accelerating the clean energy revolution
The tariffs recently placed on a variety of goods from China including electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar cells and batteries are the latest in a slew of actions Washington DC has taken to be tough on China. David Victor is the…
Experts available to comment on air quality issues due to wildfires
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns of an impending record high heat across the nation. Last year was the warmest year on record for the globe, and we just experienced the warmest winter on record. With extreme heat comes…
Burak Guzelturk recipient of 2024 ACS Nano Lectureship Laureate
Argonne National Laboratory physicist Burak Guzelturk is one of the 2024 recipients of the ACS Nano Lectureship. The award recognizes early career investigators in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Researcher Wins National Award for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Study
A novel Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study led by Mimi S. Kim, MD, MSc, has received the 2024 prize for Best Original Research Paper from Hormone Research in Paediatrics and the Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES)
Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib could reduce risk of colon cancer recurrence for a subset of patients
An analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial for patients with stage 3 colon cancer found that those with PIK3CA mutations who took celecoxib, an anti-inflammatory drug, after surgery lived significantly longer and had longer disease-free survival compared to those without the mutation.
Shine on: Upgraded Advanced Photon Source sees first X-ray light for science
After a decade of planning and a year of removal, installation and commissioning, the upgraded Advanced Photon Source has delivered its first photons to a scientific beamline. This paves the way for the start of a new era of scientific discovery at the upgraded facility.
New England Biolabs® and Inorevia to Partner on Novel Solutions for the Preparation of Challenging Samples for Next Generation Sequencing
New England Biolabs (NEB®) and Inorevia announce a collaboration to develop automated workflows to maximize data quality by preparation of sequence-ready libraries from challenging samples using NEBNext® library preparation reagents on Inorevia’s Magelia® automation platform.
Research scientist’s “one-of-a-kind” model of the heliosphere wins $824k NASA heliophysics grant
Dr. Federico Fraternale at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has been awarded a $824,132 NASA heliophysics grant to develop new global models of the heliosphere that incorporate interstellar neutral atoms that can help reveal the properties of space beyond the farthest reaches of the Sun’s influence.
Unveiling How Heat Moves in Materials with Atomic-Scale Resolution
Understanding how materials can convert heat into electricity benefits from a view of those materials at the atomic scale. New research examined how the vibrational modes called phonons work in nanostructures and the interfaces between materials to more fully understand how heat transfers in those materials.
MSU expert: Free speech and social media cases could shape future of media regulation
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliver a decision in a pair of cases that could help define the government’s role when it comes to regulation of social media companies and their freedoms. The cases…
MSU expert: Chevron case could upend government power
EAST LANSING, Mich. – A U.S. Supreme Court case brought by a group of commercial fishermen could exacerbate government power struggles. For decades, the legal test known as “Chevron deference” has been used to evaluate executive government agencies’ authority, often…
Novel Use of Existing Drug Could Significantly Cut Heart Attack Risk
Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for a century. While most treatments for cardiac events target breaking down blood clots, Georgia Tech researchers have found a way to prevent blood clots from even forming. Dramatically, their drug is shown to completely knock out the formation of blood clots without increasing the risks of bleeds in vivo.
Dr. Felice J. Levine to Step Down as AERA Executive Director in June 2025
AERA President Janelle T. Scott and Executive Director Felice J. Levine issued the following joint letter on June 18, 2024.
Neurology ‘house calls’ to improve quality of care and life for ALS patients
When second-year neurology resident Dr. Keelie Denson asked her ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) patients what they found most lacking in ALS care, the answer was easy for Angela Amar. She and her three children, now adults, had been caring for her husband Robert for more than 14 years.
منصة بحثية جديدة تقيّم طفرات سرطان الدماغ أثناء الجراحة
يصعُب علاج سرطان الدماغ عندما يبدأ في النمو، فالنوع السائد، المعروف باسم الورم الدِبقي، لديه معدل بقاء على قيد الحياة لا يتعدى الخمس سنوات. في دراسة جديدة نُشرت في Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences، أعلن باحثو مايو كلينك عن منصة جراحية جديدة تُستخدم أثناء الجراحة والتي توجه عملية اتخاذ القرارات الحاسمة بشأن علاج الورم في غضون دقائق. فالوقت له أهمية قصوى عند التعامل مع الأورام الخبيثة العدوانية.
Rutgers Health Researchers Find Disparities in Outcomes of Hospice Discharges
Rutgers Institute for Health researcher finds that Black patients who leave hospice care and patients with short stays in hospice care are at increased risks for being admitted to a hospital after being discharged from hospice.
A Heartwarming Reunion at Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center is hosting a patient/care team reunion.
New NOvA results add to mystery of neutrinos
The international collaboration presented their first results with new data in four years, featuring a new low-energy sample of electron neutrinos and a dataset doubled in size.
Environmental consequences of trade-induced uncertainty: Evidence from econometric estimation
Abstract Trade uncertainty reverberates through financial markets and leaves an indelible mark on environmental quality, compelling us to address the intricate interaction between trade policies and ecological sustainability. The priority purpose of our research is to analyze how trade uncertainty…
Dr. William Wertheim Named Executive Vice President, Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis announced today that William Wertheim, MD, MBA, has been promoted to executive vice president, Stony Brook Medicine. Dr. Wertheim, who has been serving as the interim executive vice president role will continue to report to the university’s president and is a member of the senior leadership team.
Tanzania fertilizer use increased after intervention, but changes were not sustained, study shows
Smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa tend to use very small amounts of fertilizer, limiting their crop productivity. A 2016 intervention in Tanzania increased farmers’ fertilizer use and their crop yields. However, a follow-up study from an international team of researchers found the 2016 effects proved temporary, and farmers have since reverted to baseline low rates of fertilizer use and low crop yields.
Study suggests hepatitis E may be a sexually transmitted infection
Discovering that hepatitis E virus is associated with sperm in pigs suggests the virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a new study.
MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology establishes internal advisory council to maximize impact
The Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the establishment of its internal advisory council to identify needs and opportunities for data science development and integration across MD Anderson, advancing work that will yield significant benefits for patients and families.
Rensselaer Professor Receives $3.7 Million Grant for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Chunyu Wang, M.D., Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and chemistry and chemical biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been awarded a five-year grant of more than $3.7 million by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging to study Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) isoform interactions with heparan sulfate (HS) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Planetary boundary layer revealed: satellites illuminate atmospheric mysteries
Unlocking the secrets of Earth’s planetary boundary layer (PBL), a pivotal zone influencing air quality and climate, a new study offers unprecedented insights into atmospheric thermal contrasts (TC). By scrutinizing satellite data, researchers have shed light on how the surface-to-atmosphere temperature gradient affects the detection of atmospheric pollutants.
Managing the tensions of standardized work processes in healthcare operations: The job crafting lens
Abstract This study investigates how professionals respond to tensions of standardized processes when implemented in healthcare settings, and their multiple effects. We advance existing knowledge on the management of such tensions by employing a theoretical lens known as job crafting,…
A new compact diffractive imager for subwavelength resolution
The researchers propose a new method for achieving subwavelength resolution imaging for phase and amplitude objects. Their technique relies on diffractive encoding and decoding with a solid-immersion layer to recover high-frequency information corresponding to the subwavelength features of an object.
Effect of the economic, social and technological factors on sustainable entrepreneurship over time
Abstract Sustainable entrepreneurship (SE) has been researched in different areas but with little attention on sustainability. This study analyses the effects of economic, social, and technological factors on SE over time. It applies partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM)…
“If I got it, she got it”: Black mothers’ food provision and symbiotic mothering
Abstract Objective This study advances contemporary theories of motherhood, mothering, and foodwork within the context of poverty by focusing on the ways that low-income Black mothers engage interdependent culturally distinct mothering strategies in light of a porous social safety net.…
“Look me in the eye, customer”: How do face-to-face interactions in peer-to-peer sharing economy services affect customers’ misbehavior concealment intentions?
Abstract Customer misbehavior poses a major risk in the sharing economy. For example, property damage to shared accommodations imposes burdens on both sharing platforms and hosts, especially if misbehaving guests purposefully, not coincidentally conceal, or fail to report damages. Such…
Human versus virtual influences, a comparative study
Abstract Influencer marketing aims to promote brands and influence consumer decisions, and recent technological advances have created options for non-human, virtual influencers. Such developments suggest the need to determine whether the effects of virtual influencers on consumer decisions differ from…
I am passionate therefore I am: The interplay between entrepreneurial passion, gender, culture and intentions
Abstract We investigate the role of gender and culture on the relationship between entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial intentions, using social cognitive theory as the underlying theoretical framework. We place our research in two culturally different nations, namely, the United Kingdom,…
What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is yours: Contamination concerns enhance psychological ownership
Abstract Psychological ownership refers to the subjective feeling that something is mine. Although previous consumer research focuses on how different ways of engaging with a target can influence feelings of psychological ownership toward it, this research investigates the impact of a…
Evaluating underlying factor structures using novel machine learning algorithms: An empirical and simulation study
Abstract The scale development paradigm was created to improve the measurement of latent constructs. Although several statistical techniques have been successfully integrated into the overall process, identifying factor patterns and validating constructs using smaller datasets with different correlational structures remain…
Parent firm reputational risk and TMT gender diversity of foreign subsidiaries
Abstract In this study, we fill an important gap in the literature by examining the impact of parent firms’ reputational risk on subsidiary top management team gender diversity (TMTGD). Drawing on signalling theory and framing TMTGD as a nonmarket social…
Knowledge collaboration, firm productivity and innovation: A critical assessment
Abstract We identify and measure the returns to regional, national and international knowledge collaboration for innovation in firms with different productivity levels. Drawing on the unbalanced panel of 17,859 innovative firms in the United Kingdom during 2002–2014, we find that…
Westhampton Beach Student’s Seaweed Fertilizer Project ‘SPARKs’ Success
Jessica Curran earned fourth prize in the plant science category at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024
Journal Explores the Experiences of Minority and Young Populations Within LGBTQ Community
The experiences and mental health of children, youth and marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community is the focus of a special two-part series in the Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling.
Experimental and numerical investigation on H2-fueled micro-thermophotovoltaic with CH4 and C3H8 blending in a tube fully/partially inserted porous media
Abstract Energy conversion and utilization of micro-thermophotovoltaic (TPV) system are limited by the micro-combustor, so the stepped tube inserted with porous media (PM) is proposed for H2-powered systems with blending CH4 or C3H8. Effects of blended CH4 and C3H8 on the H2/air combustion…