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2025 article

Nodulation Is Maintained and Salinity Tolerance Enhanced in Two Soybean Cultivars Inoculated With <scp> <i>Sinorhizobium fredii</i> </scp> Under Brackish Water

Pérez‐Sepúlveda, M., Jones, A. P., Higuita‐Aguirre, M. I., Holdstock, A., Kafle, A., Cardoso, A. A., … Garcia, K. (2025, September 1). Physiologia Plantarum, Vol. 177.

By: M. Pérez‐Sepúlveda n, A. Jones n, M. Higuita‐Aguirre n, A. Holdstock n, A. Kafle n, A. Cardoso n , R. Vann n , M. Mullen n , K. Garcia n 

author keywords: nodulation; rhizobia; salinity; Sinorhizobium fredii; soybean
MeSH headings : Glycine max / microbiology; Glycine max / physiology; Glycine max / drug effects; Salt Tolerance / physiology; Sinorhizobium fredii / physiology; Plant Roots / microbiology; Plant Roots / physiology; Plant Roots / growth & development; Plant Root Nodulation / physiology; Salinity; Symbiosis; Plant Shoots / physiology; Plant Shoots / microbiology; Biomass; Potassium / metabolism; Phosphorus / metabolism; Nitrogen / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis; Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism; Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2025

2025 article

Ultrashort Pulse Laser Fabrication and Evaluation of Innovative Resorbable Barbed Sutures

Gowri, K. N., Asad, W. A., Majumder, S., Zhao, X., & King, M. W. (2025, February 19). Polymers, Vol. 17.

By: K. Gowri n , W. Asad*, S. Majumder*, X. Zhao * & M. King n 

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
author keywords: ultrashort pulse laser; barbed suture; microfabrication; barb geometry; wound closure device; mechanical property; anchoring property
topics (OpenAlex): Laser Material Processing Techniques; Surgical Sutures and Adhesives; Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 19, 2025

2024 article

Environmental Sustainability Analysis of Rotary-Screen Printing and Digital Textile Printing

Hoque, S. M. A., Chapman, L. P., Moore, M., Lavelle, J., Saloni, D., Woodbridge, J., & King, K. M. (2024, September 19). AATCC Journal of Research, Vol. 9, pp. 464–473.

By: S. Hoque  n, L. Chapman n, M. Moore n, J. Lavelle n, D. Saloni n , J. Woodbridge n , K. King n

Contributors: S. Azizul Hoque  n, L. Chapman n, M. Moore n, J. Lavelle n, D. Saloni n , J. Woodbridge n , K. King n

author keywords: Comparison between digital textile printing versus rotary-screen printing; Digital textile printing; Environmental parameters; Sustainability assessment; Textile printing
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 30, 2024

2024 article

Recent advances on applications of single-walled carbon nanotubes as cutting-edge optical nanosensors for biosensing technologies

Dewey, H. M., Lamb, A., & Budhathoki-Uprety, J. (2024, January 1). Nanoscale, Vol. 8.

By: H. Dewey n, A. Lamb n & J. Budhathoki-Uprety n 

MeSH headings : Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry; Biosensing Techniques / methods; Humans; Animals
topics (OpenAlex): Carbon Nanotubes in Composites; Mechanical and Optical Resonators; Molecular Communication and Nanonetworks
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 22, 2024

2024 article

Hexafluoroisopropanol as a Bioconjugation Medium of Ultrafast, Tryptophan-Selective Catalysis

Nuruzzaman, M., Colella, B. M., Uzoewulu, C. P., Meo, A. E., Gross, E. J., Ishizawa, S., … Ohata, J. (2024, February 29). Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 2.

By: M. Nuruzzaman n, B. Colella n, C. Uzoewulu n, A. Meo n, E. Gross n , S. Ishizawa n, S. Sana *, H. Zhang * ...

co-author countries: Japan 🇯🇵
MeSH headings : Tryptophan; Proteins / chemistry; Peptides; Catalysis; Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated; Propanols
topics (OpenAlex): Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis; Click Chemistry and Applications; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 18, 2024

2024 article

Mechanical fabrication and evaluation of bioresorbable barbed sutures with different barb geometries

Gowri, K. N., & King, M. W. (2024, February 22). Biomedical Materials, Vol. 19.

By: K. Gowri*  & M. King* 

author keywords: barbed suture; bioresorbable polymer; wound closure; fabrication technique; mechanical property; anchoring performance; barb geometry
topics (OpenAlex): Surgical Sutures and Adhesives; Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Hemostasis and retained surgical items
TL;DR: It was concluded that by barbing sutures with different barb shapes and geometries, a range of barbed suture products could be fabricated, each meeting the closure requirements for different types of tissue and therefore being suitable for different surgical procedures. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 1, 2024

2023 journal article

Perceptions of inclusive language in the Spanish of the Southeast: data from a large classroom project

Spanish in Context, 20(1), 96–129.

By: J. Michnowicz n , R. Ronquest n, B. Ambrister n, N. Chisholm  n, R. Green  n, L. Bull n, A. Elkins n

author keywords: Spanish in the US; inclusive language; Sociolinguistics
topics (OpenAlex): Gender Studies in Language; Multilingual Education and Policy; Linguistic Variation and Morphology
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2023

2023 journal article

How college students in the United States make sense of examples of gender and intersectional microaggressions in classroom settings

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 40(12), 3906–3931.

By: A. Midgette *, G. Anderson n, S. Geiger n, R. Slawon n, B. Derrow n & K. Mulvey n 

author keywords: Gender microaggressions; intersectional microaggressions; thematic analysis; vignettes; higher education
topics (OpenAlex): Racial and Ethnic Identity Research; Critical Race Theory in Education; Higher Education Research Studies
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10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 21, 2023

2023 article

Facilitator organizations enhance learning and action through citizen science: a case study of Girl Scouts’ Think Like a Citizen Scientist journey on SciStarter

Smith, H. E., Cooper, C. B., Busch, K. C., Harper, S., Muslim, A., McKenna, K., & Cavalier, D. (2023, July 25). Environmental Education Research, Vol. 7.

By: H. Smith n, C. Cooper n , K. Busch n, S. Harper *, A. Muslim*, K. McKenna*, D. Cavalier *

author keywords: Informal science education; civic science education; peer-to-peer learning; intergenerational learning; civic action; community science literacy; >
topics (OpenAlex): Animal and Plant Science Education; Species Distribution and Climate Change; Environmental Education and Sustainability
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 26, 2023

2023 article

A Review of Barbed Sutures—Evolution, Applications and Clinical Significance

Gowri, K. N., & King, M. W. (2023, March 27). Bioengineering, Vol. 10.

By: K. Gowri n  & M. King n 

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
author keywords: barbed sutures; evolution; clinical significance; surgical technique; wound closure; tissue approximation; unidirectional and bidirectional barbed sutures
topics (OpenAlex): Surgical Sutures and Adhesives; Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Hemostasis and retained surgical items
TL;DR: How barbed sutures evolved from the first patent published in 1964 is discussed and how they influence the surgical outcomes in different procedures ranging from cosmetic surgery to orthopedic surgery performed on both human patients and animals are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 28, 2023

2023 article

Physical Activity Associated with Older Adult Pickleball Participation: A Pilot Study

Casper, J. M., Bocarro, J. N., & Drake, N. R. (2023, February 9). Recreational Sports Journal, Vol. 2.

By: J. Casper n , J. Bocarro n  & N. Drake n

author keywords: Physical activity; pickleball; older adults; sport; MVPA
topics (OpenAlex): Sports injuries and prevention; Physical Activity and Health; Sports Performance and Training
TL;DR: Evidence that pickleball participation helps older adults meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USHHS) recommended guidelines for MVPA per week if played three or more times is informed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 20, 2023

2023 article

An Exploratory Study of a Health and Wellness Intervention on STEM College Students During COVID-19

Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J. M., Bush, K. A., Steptoe, A., DuPree, S., Blake, V., & Kanters, M. A. (2023, February 3). Recreational Sports Journal, Vol. 2.

By: J. Bocarro n , J. Casper n , K. Bush n, A. Steptoe n, S. DuPree n, V. Blake*, M. Kanters n

author keywords: wellness; health coaching; STEM; campus recreation; physical activity
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Health and Wellbeing Research; Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
TL;DR: Findings suggest that health coaching may be an effective intervention strategy to help university students cope with the heightened anxiety and stress levels associated with campus life. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 3, 2023

2022 article

Defining clinical outcome pathways

Korn, D., Thieme, A. J., Alves, V. M., Yeakey, M., Borba, J. V. V. B., Capuzzi, S. J., … Tropsha, A. (2022, February 16). Drug Discovery Today.

By: D. Korn *, A. Thieme*, V. Alves *, M. Yeakey*, J. Borba *, S. Capuzzi *, K. Fecho *, C. Bizon* ...

author keywords: Clinical outcome pathways; Key molecular events; Drug repurposing; Knowledge graphs
MeSH headings : Drug Discovery; Drug Repositioning; Knowledge; Knowledge Bases
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies; Computational Drug Discovery Methods; Semantic Web and Ontologies
TL;DR: It is proposed that broader use of COP uncovered with the help of biomedical knowledge graph mining will likely accelerate drug discovery and repurposing efforts. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 27, 2022

2022 article

Correction: Site-specific DNA functionalization through the tetrazene-forming reaction in ionic liquids

Ishizawa, S., Tumurkhuu, M., Gross, E. J., & Ohata, J. (2022, January 1). Chemical Science, Vol. 6.

By: S. Ishizawa n, M. Tumurkhuu n, E. Gross n  & J. Ohata n 

topics (OpenAlex): Click Chemistry and Applications; Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation; Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures
TL;DR: The non-traditional medium-promoted labeling strategy described here provides an alternative design paradigm for future development of chemical tools for applications involving DNA functionalization. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 13, 2022

2022 article

We Can Dance If We Want To (with Safety Measures)

Carson, S. (2022, February 28). MBio, Vol. 13.

By: S. Carson n 

author keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Lindy Hop; public health; social gatherings; viral transmission
MeSH headings : COVID-19 / prevention & control; Dancing; Humans; North Carolina; SARS-CoV-2; Surveys and Questionnaires
topics (OpenAlex): Infection Control and Ventilation; COVID-19 epidemiological studies; COVID-19 and Mental Health
TL;DR: It appears that the majority of transmission occurred either through the result of individual interactions or activities outside the formal dance event rather than due to a buildup of airborne viral particles in the event space. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 16, 2022

2022 journal article

Genome Sequences for Levilactobacillus brevis Autochthonous to Commercial Cucumber Fermentations

Microbiology Resource Announcements, 11(5).

By: C. Page*, R. Carter-Ogden n, A. Lee n  & I. Pérez-Díaz*

Ed(s): F. Stewart

topics (OpenAlex): Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies; Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies; Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
TL;DR: The whole-genome sequences, along with annotations, of 11 Levilactobacillus brevis isolates from commercial cucumber fermentations performed in North Carolina and Minnesota are reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
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15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 25, 2022

2022 article

Site-specific DNA functionalization through the tetrazene-forming reaction in ionic liquids

Ishizawa, S., Tumurkhuu, M., Gross, E. J., & Ohata, J. (2022, January 1). Chemical Science, Vol. 1.

By: S. Ishizawa n, M. Tumurkhuu n, E. Gross n  & J. Ohata n 

topics (OpenAlex): Click Chemistry and Applications; Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques; Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
TL;DR: The non-traditional medium-promoted labeling strategy described here provides an alternative design paradigm for future development of chemical tools for applications involving DNA functionalization. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2022

2021 journal article

Creation of a Cohort of Educational Research Practitioners: The TH!NK Researchers Program

The Journal of Faculty Development, 35(2), 10–19.

By: M. Gallardo-Williams, L. Parks & S. Carson 

Source: ORCID
Added: February 23, 2023

2021 journal article

Creation of a Cohort of Educational Research Practitioners: The TH!NK Researchers Program

The Journal of Faculty Development, 35(2), 10–19.

By: M. Gallardo-Williams, L. Parks & S. Carson 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 13, 2023

2021 article

Bioinformatic Teaching Resources – For Educators, by Educators – Using KBase, a Free, User-Friendly, Open Source Platform

Dow, E. G., Wood-Charlson, E. M., Biller, S. J., Paustian, T., Schirmer, A., Sheik, C. S., … Arkin, A. P. (2021, October 29). Frontiers in Education, Vol. 10.

By: E. Dow *, E. Wood-Charlson *, S. Biller *, T. Paustian *, A. Schirmer *, C. Sheik *, J. Whitham n, R. Krebs n ...

Contributors: E. Dow *, E. Wood-Charlson *, S. Biller *, T. Paustian *, A. Schirmer *, C. Sheik *, J. Whitham n, R. Krebs n ...

author keywords: computational biology; bioinformatics; data science; STEM education and learning; undergraduate education
topics (OpenAlex): Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research; Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies; Gene expression and cancer classification
TL;DR: The utility of KBase as a platform for bioinformatics education is demonstrated, and a set of modular, adaptable, and customizable instructional units for teaching concepts in Genomics, Metagenomics, Pangenomics, and Phylogenetics are presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 23, 2021

2021 article

Imaging and Isolation of Extravasation-Participating Endothelial and Melanoma Cells During Angiopellosis

Allen, T. A., & Cheng, K. (2021, January 1). Methods in Molecular Biology.

By: T. Allen* & K. Cheng n

author keywords: Circulating tumor cells; Metastasis; Intravital microscopy; Cancer Exodus Hypothesis; Extravasation; Angiopellosis; Zebrafish; Tumor infusion; Light sheet microscopy; Tumor cell isolation
MeSH headings : Animals; Animals, Genetically Modified; Cell Line, Tumor; Endothelial Cells / metabolism; Endothelial Cells / pathology; Intravital Microscopy; Melanoma, Experimental / metabolism; Melanoma, Experimental / pathology; Neoplasm Metastasis; Neoplastic Cells, Circulating / metabolism; Neoplastic Cells, Circulating / pathology; Zebrafish
topics (OpenAlex): Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer; Cancer Cells and Metastasis; Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
TL;DR: The use of intravital microscopy techniques to image and isolate both extravasating melanoma CTCs and the extravasation-participating endothelial cells can be used as a means to study cancer metastasis and as a screening tool for anticancer therapeutics. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 30, 2021

2021 article

An Ionic Liquid Medium Enables Development of a Phosphine-Mediated Amine–Azide Bioconjugation Method

El-Shaffey, H. M., Gross, E. J., Hall, Y. D., & Ohata, J. (2021, August 13). Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 8.

By: H. El-Shaffey n, E. Gross n , Y. Hall  n & J. Ohata n 

topics (OpenAlex): Click Chemistry and Applications; Chemical Synthesis and Analysis; Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that an aprotic ionic liquid serves as a novel reaction solvent for protein bioconjugation without noticeable loss of the biomolecule functions. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 14, 2021

2020 article

Adoption of evidenced-based teaching strategies in STEM and non-STEM courses after a common faculty development experience

6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’20).

By: S. Carson n  & J. Stanigar  n

author keywords: Faculty development; evidence-based pedagogy; critical thinking; creative thinking; metacognition; student learning outcomes
topics (OpenAlex): Educational Strategies and Epistemologies; Education and Critical Thinking Development; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 23, 2023

2020 article

Tumor cell-derived exosomes home to their cells of origin and can be used as Trojan horses to deliver cancer drugs

Qiao, L., Hu, S., Huang, K., Su, T., Li, Z., Vandergriff, A., … Cheng, K. (2020, January 1). Theranostics, Vol. 10, pp. 3474–3487.

By: L. Qiao  n, S. Hu n , K. Huang n , T. Su n, Z. Li*, A. Vandergriff n, J. Cores n, P. Dinh n ...

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
author keywords: exosome; homing; integrin; doxorubicin; cancer therapy
MeSH headings : Animals; Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / administration & dosage; Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage; Cell Line, Tumor; Doxorubicin / administration & dosage; Doxorubicin / analogs & derivatives; Drug Delivery Systems; Exosomes / metabolism; HeLa Cells; Humans; Mice; Mice, Nude; Polyethylene Glycols / administration & dosage
topics (OpenAlex): Extracellular vesicles in disease; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery; Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the exosomes' ability to target the parent cancer is a phenomenon that opens up new ways to devise targeted therapies to deliver anti-tumor drugs. (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: March 30, 2020

2019 journal article

Advancing Critical and Creative Thinking through Institutional Transformation

The RC20/20 Project: A Digital Publication of the Reinvention Collaborative. https://www.rc-2020.org/carson.

By: S. Carson 

www.rc-2020.org
Source: ORCID
Added: February 23, 2023

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