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2026 article

Temperature extremes contribute to suicide-related help-seeking through multiple pathways: Evidence from crisis hotline data (2019–2023)

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Schwandt, V., Crespo, S., Lindzey, S., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 11). PLOS Mental Health.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, V. Schwandt*, S. Crespo*, S. Lindzey* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Mental Health Research Topics
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2026

2026 article

Help-Seeking Patterns during Weather Events: 2-1-1 Service Calls among Service-Connected Unhoused Populations in Louisiana from 2014 to 2023

Sugg, M. M., Ryan, S. C., Erb, M., Bigelow, J., Holbein, A., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 17). Journal of Urban Health, Vol. 2.

By: M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, M. Erb*, J. Bigelow*, A. Holbein* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Data-Driven Disease Surveillance; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Digital Mental Health Interventions
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 3, 2026

2026 article

Pathways linking poverty and mental health: Causal mediation analysis in Southern Appalachia.

Runkle, J. D., Herbst, K., Bradley, J., & Braasch, E. (2026, February 16). Rural Mental Health.

By: J. Runkle*, K. Herbst, J. Bradley & E. Braasch

topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies; Homelessness and Social Issues
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 19, 2026

2026 article

Retrospective interrupted time-series evaluation of mental distress among transgender and gender diverse youth after Hurricane Ian (2022)

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Thompson, M. P., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 12). The Journal of LGBTQ+ Mental Health.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, M. Thompson* & J. Runkle*

topics (OpenAlex): LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 19, 2026

2026 article

Spatial Analysis of Flood Risk, Neighborhood Characteristics, and Chronic Health Conditions in North Carolina

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Hatcher, S. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 1). GeoHealth, Vol. 2.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, S. Hatcher* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Flood Risk Assessment and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience; Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2026

2026 article

Temperature extremes and maternal health: differential risks of severe maternal morbidity during heatwaves and coldwaves in North Carolina

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Roy, M., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 1). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 2.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, M. Roy* & J. Runkle n

MeSH headings : Humans; North Carolina / epidemiology; Female; Pregnancy; Adult; Maternal Health / statistics & numerical data; Extreme Heat / adverse effects; Hot Temperature / adverse effects; Young Adult; Cold Temperature / adverse effects; Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology; Morbidity
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Thermal Regulation in Medicine
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2026

2026 article

Disparities in suicide risk trajectories among youth during the COVID ‐19 pandemic

Ryan, S. C., Thompson, M. P., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, January 26). Journal of Research on Adolescence.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Thompson*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Female; Humans; Male; Young Adult; Black or African American / psychology; Black or African American / statistics & numerical data; COVID-19 / psychology; Pandemics; Risk Factors; Suicide / statistics & numerical data; Suicide / psychology; United States / epidemiology; White
topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Mental Health via Writing
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2026 article

Multiple marginalized identities: Multilevel analysis of COVID-19 impacts on youth mental and behavioral health

Runkle, J. D., Herbst, K., Ryan, S. C., Thompson, M. P., & Sugg, M. M. (2026, January 25). Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry, Vol. 1.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Herbst n, S. Ryan*, M. Thompson* & M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Racial and Ethnic Identity Research; Youth Education and Societal Dynamics; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 27, 2026

2026 article

Informed by the Community, for the Community: A Thematic Framework for Interoperability to Drive Greater Data Impact

Peng, G., Lubkin, S., Rao, Y., Ritchey, N., & Söding, E. (2026, January 16). Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Vol. 1.

By: G. Peng*, S. Lubkin*, Y. Rao n, N. Ritchey* & E. Söding*

co-author countries: Germany 🇩🇪

Contributors: G. Peng*, S. Lubkin*, Y. Rao n, N. Ritchey* & E. Söding*

topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 18, 2026

2026 article

Informed by the Community, for the Community: A Thematic Framework for Interoperability to Drive Greater Data Impact

Peng, G., Lubkin, S., Rao, Y., Ritchey, N., & Söding, E. (2026, January 16). Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Vol. 1.

By: G. Peng*, S. Lubkin*, Y. Rao n, N. Ritchey* & E. Söding*

co-author countries: Germany 🇩🇪
topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 18, 2026

2025 article

Health Inequalities at the Intersection of Race and Poverty in Southern Appalachia: A Community Health Needs Assessment Panel Survey 2012-2024

Runkle, J. D., Herbst, K., Bradley, J., & Braasch, E. (2025, September 12). North Carolina Medical Journal.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Herbst n, J. Bradley* & E. Braasch*

topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Health disparities and outcomes; Global Health Workforce Issues
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Rebuilding Maternal Health Access in Western North Carolina: Addressing Critical Gaps Amplified by Hurricane Helene

Runkle, J., & Sugg, M. (2025, April 30). North Carolina Medical Journal.

By: J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

MeSH headings : Humans; North Carolina; Cyclonic Storms; Female; Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration; Pregnancy; Maternal Health Services / organization & administration; Rural Population; Disasters; Maternal Health; Disaster Planning
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Healthcare Policy and Management; Disaster Response and Management
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Scoping review of the societal impacts of compound climate events

Fehlman, C. A., Ryan, S. C., Lysne, K. G., Rundgren, Q. M., Spurlock, T. J., Orbison, R. O., … Sugg, M. M. (2025, January 16). Discover Environment.

By: C. Fehlman*, S. Ryan*, K. Lysne*, Q. Rundgren*, T. Spurlock*, R. Orbison*, J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): Flood Risk Assessment and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience; Climate Change and Health Impacts
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Spatial analysis of environmental and socioeconomic factors impacting maternal and infant health outcomes in North Carolina

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Fehlman, C. A., & Guignet, D. (2025, November 6). Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, C. Fehlman* & D. Guignet*

topics (OpenAlex): Environmental Justice and Health Disparities; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Community firearm violence during extreme temperatures in the continental United States: A spatiotemporal epidemiological analysis (2014–2024)

Sugg, M. M., Keefer, Q., Ryan, S. C., Desjardins, M. R., & Runkle, J. D. (2025, November 26). Environmental Challenges, Vol. 11.

By: M. Sugg*, Q. Keefer*, S. Ryan*, M. Desjardins* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Gun Ownership and Violence Research; Crime Patterns and Interventions; Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 22, 2026

2025 article

Assessing the impact of heatwaves on emergency visits for major depression and suicidal ideation in youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Runkle, J. D., Reed, C., Weidner, K., Rothschild, J., Chandrasekhar, T., & Sugg, M. M. (2025, October 29). PLOS Mental Health.

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Circadian rhythm and melatonin; Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Source: ORCID
Added: January 15, 2026

2025 article

WIP: Literature Review on LLMs to Improve Code

Nadendla, S., Karanam, S., & Gehringer, E. F. (2025, November 2). (Vol. 11). Vol. 11.

By: S. Nadendla n, S. Karanam n & E. Gehringer n

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Language Processing Techniques; Advanced Data Storage Technologies; Library Science and Information Systems; Software Engineering Techniques and Practices; Software Engineering Research; Scientific Computing and Data Management
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 15, 2026

2025 article

Development of Gridded Climate Data for CONUS using Neural Processes

Opio, R., Patel, D., & Rao, Y. (2025, December 26). (Vol. 12). Vol. 12.

By: R. Opio n, D. Patel n & Y. Rao n

topics (OpenAlex): Hydrological Forecasting Using AI; Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations; Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting; Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 27, 2025

2025 article

Electrochemical sensors for in situ monitoring of reactive species during cold atmospheric plasma-based therapies

Thomas, J. E., Kumar, S., Karkada, G., Sutter, J., Pattison, K., Rainone, J., … Stapelmann, K. (2025, December 9). Communications Engineering, Vol. 12.

By: J. Thomas n, S. Kumar*, G. Karkada, J. Sutter, K. Pattison n, J. Rainone n, D. Patel*, S. Madhavan* ...

topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 10, 2025

2025 article

Expansive Environmental Conditions on the Temperature-Preterm Birth Relationship Among Black Birthing Individuals in North Carolina, 2000-2020

Wooten, B., & Runkle, J. (2025, November 25).

By: B. Wooten* & J. Runkle*

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2025

2025 article

Emergency department use for environmentally sensitive conditions among American Indian children exposed to air pollution and heat

Reed, C., Tiger, K., Cawley, M., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2025, November 7). Environmental Research Health.

By: C. Reed, K. Tiger, M. Cawley, M. Sugg & J. Runkle*

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: November 15, 2025

2025 article

The Global Influence of ENSO on Rapid Intensification of Tropical Cyclones

Silvers, L. G., Klotzbach, P. J., Allen, C. J. T., Bell, M. M., Bowen, S. G., Chand, S. S., … Schreck, C. J. (2025, October 3). Geophysical Research Letters.

co-author countries: Australia 🇦🇺
author keywords: tropical cyclone; rapid intensification; ENSO; hurricane; typhoon
topics (OpenAlex): Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research; Climate variability and models; Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 13, 2025

2025 article

The Remarkable 2024 North Atlantic Mid‐Season Hurricane Lull

Klotzbach, P. J., Bercos‐Hickey, E., Wood, K. M., Schreck, C. J., Bell, M. M., Blake, E. S., … Uehling, J. (2025, September 30). Geophysical Research Letters.

By: P. Klotzbach*, E. Bercos‐Hickey*, K. Wood*, C. Schreck*, M. Bell*, E. Blake*, S. Bowen*, L. Caron* ...

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 Jamaica 🇯🇲
author keywords: tropical cyclone; hurricane; North Atlantic; seasonal forecasting; Madden-Julian oscillation; African easterly waves
topics (OpenAlex): Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research; Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations; Climate variability and models
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 13, 2025

2025 article

Criteria for prioritizing climate & ocean data preservation

Wing, K., Blake, R. E., Diggs, S., Gum, J., Lowndes, J., Parsons, M., & Rao, Y. (2025, September 25). Criteria for prioritizing climate & ocean data preservation. Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research).

By: K. Wing, R. Blake, S. Diggs*, J. Gum*, J. Lowndes*, M. Parsons*, Y. Rao n

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳

Contributors: K. Wing, R. Blake, S. Diggs*, J. Gum*, J. Lowndes*, M. Parsons*, Y. Rao n

topics (OpenAlex): Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences; Census and Population Estimation; Chinese history and philosophy
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 1, 2025

2025 article

Changes in Water-Industry Load on River Water Resources in the Volga–Kama and Angara–Yenisei Reservoir Catchments Under Contemporary Global Warming

Georgiadi, A. G., Barabanova, E. A., Milyukova, I. P., Groisman, P. Y., & Narykov, A. N. (2025, August 21). Water.

co-author countries: Russian Federation 🇷🇺
author keywords: Russia; Volga; Yenisei; reservoir drainage basins; modern global warming; total; ecological and free flow; volume of water intake and wastewater discharge; level of water-industry load
topics (OpenAlex): Climate change and permafrost; Water Resources and Management; Arctic and Antarctic ice dynamics
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 8, 2025

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