Christopher Cummings

Works (22)

Updated: March 29th, 2024 05:01

2024 article

Modeling prevention behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic using Bayesian belief networks and protection motivation theory

Vizanko, B., Kadinski, L., Cummings, C., Ostfeld, A., & Berglund, E. Z. (2024, March 14). RISK ANALYSIS, Vol. 3.

By: B. Vizanko n , L. Kadinski*, C. Cummings n, A. Ostfeld * & E. Berglund n 

Contributors: B. Vizanko n , L. Kadinski*, C. Cummings n, A. Ostfeld * & E. Berglund n 

author keywords: Bayesian belief network; COVID-19; prevention behaviors; protection motivation theory
TL;DR: Results demonstrate that trust and experience with COVID-19 were important predictors for prevention measure adoption, and models that were developed using the PMT confirm relationships between coping appraisal, threat appraisal, and protective behaviors. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2024

2023 journal article

Equitable Response in Crisis: Methodology and Application for COVID-19

ASCE-ASME JOURNAL OF RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS PART B-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 9(3).

By: B. Trump *, A. Jin *, S. Galaitsi *, C. Cummings n, H. Jarman *, S. Greer *, V. Sharma*, I. Linkov *

TL;DR: A three-step data visualization methodology was developed to assess COVID-19 vaccination equity in the United States using state health department, U.S. Census, and CDC data and demonstrated significant equity differences at a census-tract level, and across demographic and socioeconomic population characteristics. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 5, 2023

2023 journal article

Exposure to climate change information predicts public support for solar geoengineering in Singapore and the United States

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 13(1).

By: S. Rosenthal *, P. Irvine *, C. Cummings n & S. Ho *

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 11, 2023

2023 article

Gene-Edited Food Adoption Intentions and Institutional Trust in the United States: Benefits, Acceptance, and Labeling(star)

Lindberg, S. A., Peters, D. J., & Cummings, C. L. (2023, February 23). RURAL SOCIOLOGY.

By: S. Lindberg *, D. Peters * & C. Cummings n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 20, 2023

2023 journal article

Governing biotechnology to provide safety and security and address ethical, legal, and social implications

FRONTIERS IN GENETICS, 13.

By: B. Trump *, C. Cummings n, K. Klasa *, S. Galaitsi * & I. Linkov *

author keywords: biotechnology; ELSI; policy; governance; safety-by-design; synthetic biology
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 20, 2023

2023 article

Identifying sustainability assessment parameters for genetically engineered agrifoods

Wei, W., Grieger, K., Cummings, C. L., Loschin, N., & Kuzma, J. (2023, July 22). PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET, Vol. 7.

By: W. Wei  n, K. Grieger n , C. Cummings n, N. Loschin n & J. Kuzma n 

author keywords: agriculture; benefits; genetic engineering; risks; sustainability
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 22, 2023

2023 article

Peptide ligands for the affinity purification of adeno-associated viruses from HEK 293 cell lysates

Chu, W., Shastry, S., Barbieri, E., Prodromou, R., Greback-Clarke, P., Smith, W., … Menegatti, S. (2023, July 12). BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING, Vol. 7.

By: W. Chu n, S. Shastry n, E. Barbieri n, R. Prodromou n, P. Greback-Clarke n, W. Smith n, B. Moore n, R. Kilgore n ...

author keywords: adeno-associated virus; affinity chromatography; HEK 293 lysate; peptide ligands; virus purification
MeSH headings : Humans; Dependovirus / genetics; HEK293 Cells; Ligands; Peptides / genetics; Peptides / metabolism; Amino Acid Sequence; Genetic Vectors
TL;DR: Peptide ligands that selectively capture AAVs and release them under mild conditions are introduced, affording high recovery, high recovery of host cell proteins (HCPs), and high transduction activity of the purified viruses. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 7, 2023

2023 article

Rational design and experimental evaluation of peptide ligands for the purification of adeno-associated viruses via affinity chromatography

Shastry, S., Chu, W., Barbieri, E., Greback-Clarke, P., Smith, W. K., Cummings, C., … Menegatti, S. (2023, September 28). BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL, Vol. 9.

By: S. Shastry n, W. Chu n, E. Barbieri n, P. Greback-Clarke n, W. Smith  n, C. Cummings n, A. Minzoni n, J. Pancorbo n ...

author keywords: adeno-associated virus; affinity chromatography; gene therapy; peptide ligands; transduction activity
TL;DR: This study introduces a cohort of peptide ligands that mimic the biorecognition activity of the AAV receptor (AAVR) and anti-AAV antibody A20, enable product elution under near-physiological conditions (pH 6.0) and grant extended reusability by withstanding multiple regenerations. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 10, 2023

2023 journal article

The worsening divergence of biotechnology: the importance of risk culture

FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 11.

By: B. Trump *, C. Cummings n, N. Loschin n, J. Keisler *, E. Wells* & I. Linkov *

author keywords: biotechnology; governance; divergence; risk culture; prospect theory
TL;DR: The role of risk culture is explored as a fundamental factor contributing to an international divide in the commercial and intellectual capabilities of biotechnology and the regulatory frameworks that shape the development and acceptance of biotechnological innovations are assessed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 16, 2023

2022 article

Gene-Edited Foods and the Public: The First Representative Survey Study of the United States

Cummings, C. L., & Peters, D. (2022, June 28). ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION-A JOURNAL OF NATURE AND CULTURE.

By: C. Cummings n & D. Peters *

author keywords: Gene-edited food; public opinion; survey; gene editing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 11, 2022

2022 article

The Media's Taste for Gene-Edited Food: Comparing Media Portrayals within US and European Regulatory Environments

Dahlstrom, M. F., Wang, Z., Lindberg, S., Opfer, K., & Cummings, C. L. (2022, June 30). SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & HUMAN VALUES.

By: M. Dahlstrom *, Z. Wang *, S. Lindberg *, K. Opfer* & C. Cummings n

author keywords: gene-edited food; CRISPR; media coverage; content analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 11, 2022

2021 journal article

Barriers to responsible innovation of nanotechnology applications in food and agriculture: A study of US experts and developers

NANOIMPACT, 23.

By: C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n , A. Kokotovich n, D. Glas n & K. Grieger n 

MeSH headings : Agriculture; Agrochemicals; Food; Humans; Nanostructures; Nanotechnology; United States
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 article

Can Comorbidity Data Explain Cross-State and Cross-National Difference in COVID-19 Death Rates?

RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY, Vol. 14, pp. 2877–2885.

By: J. Cegan *, B. Trump *, S. Cibulsky*, Z. Collier *, C. Cummings n, S. Greer *, H. Jarman *, K. Klasa * ...

author keywords: comorbidity; health outcomes; COVID-19; mortality rates
TL;DR: It is found that age and comorbidity data within these geographical regions do not explain much of the international or within-country variation in hospitalization, ICU admission, or death. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 2, 2021

2021 journal article

Responsible innovation of nano-agrifoods: Insights and views from U.S. stakeholders

NanoImpact, 24, 100365.

By: K. Grieger n , A. Merck n, M. Cuchiara n , A. Binder n , A. Kokotovich n, C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n 

author keywords: Food and agriculture; Nanotechnology; Responsible innovation; Stakeholder engagement
MeSH headings : Agriculture; Environmental Health; Humans; Nanotechnology / methods; Risk Assessment; Stakeholder Participation
TL;DR: Overall, participants indicated they held relatively neutral views on research and innovation for nano-agrifoods being conducted responsibly, and they identified key challenges to ensuring their responsible innovation that were related to uncertainties in EHS studies, the need for public understanding and acceptance, and adequate regulation. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: December 6, 2021

2020 journal article

A typology of beliefs and misperceptions about the influenza disease and vaccine among older adults in Singapore

PLOS ONE, 15(5).

By: C. Cummings n, W. Kong * & J. Orminski *

MeSH headings : Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Disease Susceptibility / psychology; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Influenza Vaccines / pharmacology; Influenza, Human / epidemiology; Influenza, Human / prevention & control; Influenza, Human / psychology; Male; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Singapore / epidemiology; Vaccination / psychology; Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: There is a lack of adequate knowledge and motivation in vaccinating against influenza among older adults in Singapore and health communication needs to be more tailored toward older adults’ message processing systems and engage health professionals’ involvement in addressing the influenza disease and vaccine misperceptions identified in this study. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 22, 2020

2020 journal article

Secondary Risk Theory: Validation of a Novel Model of Protection Motivation

RISK ANALYSIS, 41(1), 204–220.

By: C. Cummings n, S. Rosenthal * & W. Kong *

author keywords: Protection motivation; risk response; risk tradeoffs; secondary risk theory; secondary risks
TL;DR: The need for a new model accounting for a secondary threat appraisal is argued for and a large improvement over protection motivation theory is suggested, suggesting the usefulness of secondary risk theory when individuals perceive a high secondary threat. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 31, 2020

2019 book

Synthetic Biology 2020: Frontiers in Risk Analysis and Governance

In Risk, Systems and Decisions.

Christopher Cummings; Jennifer Kuzma

Ed(s): B. Trump *, C. Cummings*, J. Kuzma n  & I. Linkov *

Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 23, 2020

2019 article

The Role of Expert Disciplinary Cultures in Assessing Risks and Benefits of Synthetic Biology

SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY 2020: FRONTIERS IN RISK ANALYSIS AND GOVERNANCE, pp. 351–370.

By: C. Ndoh, C. Cummings* & J. Kuzma n 

TL;DR: Synthetic biology is the identification and application of biology in the design of biological parts and systems for use in the creation or redesign of natural biological systems for useful purposes. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 23, 2020

2013 journal article

Influences of individual-level characteristics on risk perceptions to various categories of environmental health and safety risks

JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH, 16(10), 1277–1295.

By: C. Cummings n, D. Berube n  & M. Lavelle n

author keywords: risk; risk perceptions; environmental health and safety (EHS); risk categories; control banding
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Review Essay: Understanding Digital Media and Society

JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, 61(3), E12–E14.

By: M. Morain n, J. Frith n, C. Cummings n & D. Berube n 

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

The shallows: What the Internet is doing to our brains

Frith, J., Morain, M., Cummings, C., & Berube, D. (2011, February). JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 61, pp. E9–E12.

By: J. Frith n, M. Morain n, C. Cummings n & D. Berube n 

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Characteristics and classification of nanoparticles: Expert Delphi survey

NANOTOXICOLOGY, 5(2), 236–243.

By: D. Berube n , C. Cummings n, M. Cacciatore *, D. Scheufele * & J. Kalin n

author keywords: Delphi; expert; risk assessment; toxicology; nanoparticles; EHS
MeSH headings : Consensus; Delphi Technique; Humans; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Nanoparticles / classification; Nanoparticles / toxicity; Safety Management
TL;DR: This three-round Delphi study elicits expert estimations of problematic nanoparticle characteristics and classifications from a sample of nanoscience experts in chemistry, EHS policy, engineering, environmental toxicology, and human toxicology to establish a benchmark for future investigations of expert preferences and concerns. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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