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2025 journal article

Evaluating non-destructive sampling methods of parchment for genomic sequencing

NPJ HERITAGE SCIENCE, 13(1).

By: L. Diaz, M. Scheible*, T. Stinson* , I. Livingston*, M. Breen*  & K. Meiklejohn* 

topics (OpenAlex): Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications; Identification and Quantification in Food; Forensic and Genetic Research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 16, 2025

2025 journal article

Utilizing eDNA from bacteria, fungi, plants, and arthropods associated with mock geologic evidence for sample-to-sample comparisons and study site separation: A feasibility study

FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS, 78.

By: T. Tiedge n, K. Love & K. Meiklejohn n 

author keywords: Environmental DNA; Bacteria; Fungi; Plants; Arthropods; Geologic material; Next generation sequencing
MeSH headings : DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic; Arthropods / genetics; DNA, Fungal / genetics; DNA, Environmental / genetics; Feasibility Studies; Animals; Dust; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; Soil Microbiology; Fungi / genetics; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing; Plants / genetics; DNA, Plant / genetics; Forensic Genetics; Bacteria / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies; Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology; Isotope Analysis in Ecology
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 16, 2025

2025 journal article

Impaired cell viability and mitochondrial respiration by disperse textile dyes

FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY, 6.

By: L. Cortes n & N. Vinueza  n

author keywords: textile dyes; cell viability; mitochondrial respiration; disperse dyes; D. Blue 124; D. Blue 1; D. Brown 1
topics (OpenAlex): Skin Protection and Aging; Dye analysis and toxicity; melanin and skin pigmentation
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 12, 2025

2025 journal article

The importance of the YG1041 Salmonella strain in the mutagenicity characterization of azo dyes

FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY, 200.

By: G. Militao *, A. Albuquerque *, N. Vinueza  n, M. Botelho * & G. Umbuzeiro*

co-author countries: Brazil 🇧🇷
author keywords: Salmonella/microsome; Microplate agar; YG1041; Ames test
MeSH headings : Azo Compounds / toxicity; Mutagenicity Tests / methods; Salmonella / drug effects; Salmonella / genetics; Coloring Agents / toxicity; Mutagens / toxicity; Salmonella typhimurium / drug effects; Salmonella typhimurium / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Dye analysis and toxicity; bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research; Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 28, 2025

2025 review

Carrion-breeding flies of Australia and New Zealand: A review and key to adults

[Review of ]. AUSTRAL ENTOMOLOGY, 64(2).

By: N. Johnston *, N. Butterworth *, K. Meiklejohn n , A. Grzywacz *, T. Pape *, K. Szpila *, J. Wallman *

co-author countries: Australia 🇦🇺 Denmark 🇩🇰 Poland 🇵🇱
author keywords: blowfly; Calliphoridae; decomposition; Fanniidae; flesh fly; forensic entomology; forensics; identification; Muscidae; Sarcophagidae; taxonomy
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Diptera species taxonomy and behavior; Insect behavior and control techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 17, 2025

2025 journal article

DNA Metabarcoding Using Indexed Primers: Workflow to Characterize Bacteria, Fungi, Plants, and Arthropods from Environmental Samples

DIVERSITY-BASEL, 17(2).

By: T. Tiedge n, J. Rabasco n  & K. Meiklejohn n 

author keywords: DNA metabarcoding; bulk environmental samples; indexed primers; plants; arthropods; fungi; bacteria
topics (OpenAlex): Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies; Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology; Protist diversity and phylogeny
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14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 17, 2025

2025 journal article

Tailoring generative AI chatbots for multiethnic communities in disaster preparedness communication: extending the CASA paradigm

JOURNAL OF COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION, 30(1).

By: X. Zhao *, Y. Sun *, W. Liu* & C. Wong n 

author keywords: generative AI; chatbots; disaster communication; multiethnic communities; humanness; cultural tailoring
topics (OpenAlex): AI in Service Interactions; Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining; Knowledge Management and Technology
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

2025 journal article

Evaluation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus RNA contamination on swine industry transportation vehicles

PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE, 237.

By: T. Parker*, K. Meiklejohn* , G. Machado* , M. Rahe , B. Darrow & J. Ferreira

author keywords: Swine; PEDV; RNA detection; Between farm virus transmission; RT-qPCR; Vehicle cleaning and disinfection; Glutaraldehyde; Quaternary ammonium
MeSH headings : Animals; Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus; Swine; Swine Diseases / virology; Swine Diseases / prevention & control; RNA, Viral / analysis; Transportation; North Carolina; Animal Husbandry / methods; Coronavirus Infections / veterinary; Coronavirus Infections / virology; Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control; Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology; Motor Vehicles; Disinfection / methods; Disinfectants
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Virus Infections Studies; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology; Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2025

2024 article

The Role of Textile Dyes in the Immune System Dysregulation

Lorenz-Cortes, L., & Vinueza-Benitez, N. (2024, May 1). JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, Vol. 212.

By: L. Lorenz-Cortes & N. Vinueza-Benitez n

topics (OpenAlex): Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms; melanin and skin pigmentation
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

2024 journal article

A Comparative Study of Principled rPPG-Based Pulse Rate Tracking Algorithms for Fitness Activities

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 72(1), 152–165.

By: Q. Zhu *, C. Wong* , Z. Lazri *, M. Chen *, C. Fu * & M. Wu *

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
author keywords: Skin; Faces; Estimation; Reflection; Monitoring; Color; Tracking; Heart/pulse rate (HR/PR); remote photoplethysmography (rPPG); fitness exercise; pulse color mapping; motion compensation; frequency tracking; explainable AI
MeSH headings : Humans; Algorithms; Photoplethysmography / methods; Heart Rate / physiology; Male; Female; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; Adult; Video Recording; Young Adult; Signal-To-Noise Ratio; Exercise / physiology; Physical Fitness / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Computing and Algorithms; Sports Performance and Training
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 27, 2025

2024 article

Enabling Paper-Based Surface Authentication via Digital Twin and Experimental Verification

2024 IEEE 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL, MIPR 2024, pp. 430–438.

By: P. Datta n, C. Wong n  & M. Wu *

author keywords: Digital twin; camera flash; light reflection model; normal vector; authentication; anticounterfeiting; physically unclonable function (PUF)
topics (OpenAlex): Industrial Vision Systems and Defect Detection
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2025

2024 journal article

Exploration of the binding determinants of protein phosphatase 5 (PP5) reveals a chaperone-independent activation mechanism

JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, 300(7).

By: S. Devi *, A. Charvat *, Z. Millbern n, N. Vinueza  n & J. Gestwicki *

MeSH headings : Humans; Phosphoprotein Phosphatases / metabolism; Phosphoprotein Phosphatases / chemistry; Phosphoprotein Phosphatases / genetics; Protein Binding; HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins / metabolism; HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins / chemistry; HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins / genetics; HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins / metabolism; HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins / chemistry; Amino Acid Motifs; Enzyme Activation; Protein Domains; Nuclear Proteins
topics (OpenAlex): Heat shock proteins research; ATP Synthase and ATPases Research; Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 9, 2024

2024 article

3D Spectrum Awareness for Radio Dynamic Zones Using Kriging and Matrix Completion

2024 IEEE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON DYNAMIC SPECTRUM ACCESS NETWORKS, DYSPAN 2024, pp. 439–446.

By: M. Rahman n, S. Maeng n, I. Guvenc n  & C. Wong n 

author keywords: 3D spectrum awareness; AERPAW; interpolation; Kriging; LTE; matrix completion; RDZ; RSRP; shadow fading; spatial correlation
topics (OpenAlex): Sparse and Compressive Sensing Techniques; Antenna Design and Optimization; Advanced Wireless Communication Techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 28, 2024

2024 article

Bed bugs, <i>Cimex lectularius</i>: Undercover agents in forensic investigations

Meiklejohn, K. A., Schal, C., & Lodhi, K. M. (2024, October 14). JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES, Vol. 10.

By: K. Meiklejohn n , C. Schal n  & K. Lodhi*

author keywords: bed bugs; DNA profile; DNA testing; human blood; human male DNA; RSID blood testing; short tandem repeats (STR); Y-STR loci
MeSH headings : Animals; Bedbugs; Humans; Microsatellite Repeats; Male; DNA Fingerprinting; Female; DNA / isolation & purification; DNA / analysis; Forensic Entomology; Feeding Behavior; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Blood Stains; Proof of Concept Study; Specimen Handling / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Dermatological diseases and infestations; Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
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10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 15, 2024

2024 article proceedings

High-Speed Receiver Transient Modeling with Generative Adversarial Networks

By: P. Kashyap* , A. Deroo*, D. Baron n , C. Wong n , T. Wu n  & P. Franzon n 

co-author countries: Taiwan, Province of China 🇹🇼
author keywords: Data-Driven; Generative; Macro-model; SerDes; Transient
topics (OpenAlex): Non-Destructive Testing Techniques; Advanced Electrical Measurement Techniques; Magnetic Properties and Applications
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 26, 2024

2024 journal article

Analysis of Coding Gain Due to In-Loop Reshaping

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON IMAGE PROCESSING, 33, 3765–3777.

By: C. Wong n , C. Fu *, M. Xu* & G. Su*

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
author keywords: Videos; Image coding; Standards; Quantization (signal); Video coding; Video codecs; Transforms; In-loop reshaping; out-of-loop reshaping; quantization; video compression; VVC/H.266
topics (OpenAlex): Video Coding and Compression Technologies; Real-time simulation and control systems; Embedded Systems Design Techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 1, 2024

2024 article

Protein-adaptive differential scanning fluorimetry using conformationally responsive dyes

Wu, T., Yu, J. C., Suresh, A., Gale-Day, Z. J., Alteen, M. G., Woo, A. S., … Gestwicki, J. E. (2024, May 14). NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY, Vol. 5.

By: T. Wu *, J. Yu*, A. Suresh*, Z. Gale-Day *, M. Alteen *, A. Woo*, Z. Millbern n, O. Johnson * ...

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦
MeSH headings : Fluorometry / methods; Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry; Protein Stability; Proteins / chemistry; Humans; Protein Conformation; SARS-CoV-2
topics (OpenAlex): Enzyme Structure and Function; Protein Structure and Dynamics; Advanced Proteomics Techniques and Applications
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 3, 2024

2024 journal article

Ophthalmomyiasis Case Caused by Two Blow Fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Species in North America

The Scientific World Journal.

By: T. Parker n, K. Meiklejohn n , G. Dahlem*, R. Eagle * & M. Heersink*

Ed(s): S. Schwartz

MeSH headings : Animals; Calliphoridae / genetics; Male; Humans; Larva; Myiasis / parasitology; Myiasis / diagnosis; North America; Phylogeny; Diptera / parasitology; Genome, Mitochondrial
topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies; Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research; Dermatological diseases and infestations
Source: ORCID
Added: May 15, 2024

2024 journal article

The development of non-destructive sampling methods of parchment skins for genetic species identification

PLOS ONE, 19(3).

By: M. Scheible n, T. Stinson n , M. Breen n , B. Callahan n , R. Thomas n & K. Meiklejohn n 

Ed(s): A. Shakoori

MeSH headings : Animals; DNA; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing; Skin; Specimen Handling; Genome, Mitochondrial
topics (OpenAlex): Identification and Quantification in Food; Forensic and Genetic Research; Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
TL;DR: A workflow for enriching the mitochondrial genome (mtGenome), generating next-generation sequencing reads to permit species identification, and providing interpretation guidance is defined, defining a workflow for enriching the mitochondrial genome, generating next-generation sequencing reads to permit species identification, and providing interpretation guidance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 22, 2024

2023 article

Automated measures of sentiment via transformer- and lexicon-based sentiment analysis (TLSA)

Zhao, X., & Wong, C.-W. (2023, November 21). JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCE, Vol. 11.

By: X. Zhao * & C. Wong n 

author keywords: Automated content analysis; Emotions; Sentiment analysis; Software engineering; Deep learning; Dictionaries
topics (OpenAlex): Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining; Computational and Text Analysis Methods; Topic Modeling
TL;DR: An open and free web service named transformer- and lexicon-based sentiment analysis (TLSA), which integrates diverse tools and offers validation metrics, empowering users with limited computational knowledge and resources to reap the benefit of state-of-the-art computational methods. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 11, 2023

2023 article

Assessing three soil removal methods for environmental DNA analysis of mock forensic geology evidence

Tiedge, T. M., & Meiklejohn, K. A. (2023, October 15). JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES, Vol. 10.

By: T. Tiedge n & K. Meiklejohn n 

author keywords: DNA metabarcoding; environmental DNA; forensic geology; next generation sequencing; soil; soil removal
MeSH headings : DNA, Environmental; Soil; Geology; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Plants / genetics; DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies; Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology; Forensic and Genetic Research
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15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 16, 2023

2023 journal article

Analysis of ENF Signal Extraction From Videos Acquired by Rolling Shutters

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INFORMATION FORENSICS AND SECURITY, 18, 4229–4242.

By: J. Choi n, C. Wong n , H. Su & M. Wu *

author keywords: ~Electric network frequency (ENF); rolling shut-ter; filter bank; multirate signal processing; multimedia forensics
topics (OpenAlex): Digital Media Forensic Detection; Anomaly Detection Techniques and Applications; Speech and Audio Processing
TL;DR: Analysis of two representative methods for extracting ENF signals from visual signals acquired by cameras using the rolling-shutter mechanism implies that the periodic zeroing-out method offers more accurate frequency estimates, but the performance improvement is moderate. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2023

2023 journal article

Remote Blood Oxygen Estimation From Videos Using Neural Networks

IEEE JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATICS, 27(8), 3710–3720.

By: J. Mathew  n, X. Tian *, C. Wong n , S. Ho *, D. Milton * & M. Wu *

author keywords: Convolutional neural networks; machine learning; remote mobile sensing; SpO(2) monitoring
MeSH headings : Humans; COVID-19 / blood; Neural Networks, Computer; Oximetry / instrumentation; Oximetry / methods; Oxygen / blood; Smartphone; Remote Sensing Technology / instrumentation; Remote Sensing Technology / methods; Video Recording; Hand; Proof of Concept Study; Skin Pigmentation; Deep Learning; Datasets as Topic; Sensitivity and Specificity; Bayes Theorem
topics (OpenAlex): Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring; Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control; Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
TL;DR: The first convolutional neural network based noncontact SpO noncontact estimation scheme using smartphone cameras is proposed, which outperform the state-of-the-art model that is designed for contact-based SpO<inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX") measurement and demonstrates the explainability by visualizing the weights for channel combination. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2023

2023 article proceedings

Thermal Estimation for 3D-ICs Through Generative Networks

By: P. Kashyap n , P. Ravichandiran n, L. Wang*, D. Baron n , C. Wong n , T. Wu n , P. Franzon n 

author keywords: 3DIC; thermal; generative; GAN; hybrid-bonding
topics (OpenAlex): Model Reduction and Neural Networks; VLSI and FPGA Design Techniques; Advancements in Photolithography Techniques
TL;DR: This paper presents a generative approach for modeling the power to heat dissipation for a 3DIC and shows that, given the power map, the model can generate the resultant heat for the bulk, opening the door for thermally aware floorplanning. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 14, 2023

2023 journal article

Group Testing With Side Information via Generalized Approximate Message Passing

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SIGNAL PROCESSING, 71, 2366–2375.

By: S. Cao*, R. Goenka*, C. Wong n , A. Rajwade * & D. Baron n 

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 China 🇨🇳 India 🇮🇳
author keywords: Compressed sensing; contact tracing; generalized approximate message passing (GAMP); nonadaptive group testing
topics (OpenAlex): SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing; Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques; Respiratory viral infections research
TL;DR: Side information (SI) collected from contact tracing (CT) is incorporated into nonadaptive/single-stage group testing algorithms based on generalized approximate message passing (GAMP) and results show that the GAMP-based algorithms provide improved accuracy. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 31, 2023

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