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American Journal of Men’s Health, Volume 18, Issue 5, September-October 2024. Hispanic men have the highest prevalence of obesity relative to other racial and ethnic subgroups; however, this population is consistently underrepresented in weight management interventions. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of behavioral weight management interventions adapted for Hispanic men and describe […]

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Behavioral economist Sendhil Mullainathan to join Booth faculty as University Professor

The behavior of catalysts that promote chemical reactions is not always straightforward. Using a combination of experiments and computer simulations, scientists now understand how oxygen affects the way the catalyst copper oxide reacts with hydrogen versus carbon monoxide gases and how to control and enhance related chemical reactions.

Accurate modeling of conformational energies is key to the crystal structure prediction of conformational polymorphs. Focusing on molecules XXXI and XXXII from the seventh blind test of crystal structure prediction, this study employs various electronic structure methods up to the level of domain-local pair natural orbital coupled cluster singles and doubles with perturbative triples [DLPNO-CCSD(T1)] to benchmark the conformational energies and to assess their impact on the crystal energy landscapes. Molecule XXXI proves to be a relatively straightforward case, with the conformational energies from generalized gradient approximation (GGA) functional B86bPBE-XDM changing only modestly when using more advanced density functionals such as PBE0-D4, ωB97M-V, and revDSD-PBEP86-D4, dispersion-corrected second-order Møller–Plesset perturbation theory (SCS-MP2D), or DLPNO-CCSD(T1). In contrast, the conformational energies of molecule XXXII prove difficult to determine reliably, and variations in the computed conformational energies appreciably impact the crystal energy landscape. Even high-level methods such as revDSD-PBEP86-D4 and SCS-MP2D exhibit significant disagreements with the DLPNO-CCSD(T1) benchmarks for molecule XXXII, highlighting the difficulty of predicting conformational energies for complex, drug-like molecules. The best-converged predicted crystal energy landscape obtained here for molecule XXXII disagrees significantly with what has been inferred about the solid-form landscape experimentally. The identified limitations of the calculations are probably insufficient to account for the discrepancies between theory and experiment on molecule XXXII, and further investigation of the experimental solid-form landscape would be valuable. Finally, assessment of several semi-empirical methods finds r2SCAN-3c to be the most promising, with conformational energy accuracy intermediate between the GGA and hybrid functionals and a low computational cost.

NdGa hydride and deuteride phases were prepared from high-quality NdGa samples and their structures characterized by powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction and neutron powder diffraction. NdGa with the orthorhombic CrB-type structure absorbs hydrogen at hydrogen pressures ≤ 1 bar until reaching the composition NdGaH(D)1.1, which maintains a CrB-type structure. At elevated hydrogen pressure additional hydrogen is absorbed and the maximum composition recovered under standard temperature and pressure conditions is NdGaH(D)1.6 with the Cmcm LaGaH1.66-type structure. This structure is a threefold superstructure with respect to the CrB-type structure. The hydrogen atoms are ordered and distributed on three fully occupied Wyckoff positions corresponding to tetrahedral (4c, 8g) and trigonal–bipyramidal (8g) voids in the parent structure. The threefold superstructure is maintained in the H-deficient phases NaGaH(D)x until 1.6 ≥ x ≥ 1.2. At lower H concentrations, coinciding with the composition of the hydride obtained from hydrogenation at atmospheric pressure, the unit cell of the CrB-type structure is resumed. This phase can also display H deficiency, NdGaH(D)y (1.1 ≥ y ≥ 0.9), with H(D) exclusively situated in partially empty tetrahedral voids. The phase boundary between the threefold superstructure (LaGaH1.66 type) and the onefold structure (NdGaH1.1 type) is estimated on the basis of phase–composition isotherms and neutron powder diffraction to be x = 1.15.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should lead efforts among federal partners and stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate a multipronged, evidence-based national strategy to reduce stigma toward people with mental and substance use disorders, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The social, behavioral, and economic (SBE) sciences make significant contributions to the National Science Foundation’s mission to advance health, prosperity and welfare, national defense, and progress in science, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Our ability to observe and predict severe weather events and other disasters has improved markedly over recent decades, yet this progress does not always translate into similar advances in the systems used in such circumstances to protect lives.

The social and behavioral sciences (SBS) offer an essential contribution to the mission of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), a mission that requires an understanding of what human beings do, how, and why, says a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for a comprehensive national agenda to improve mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEB) health in children and youth. Despite advances in research, rates of depression, suicide and self-harm among young people have been increasing.

A new rapid expert consultation from the Societal Experts Action Network identifies promising strategies to make the adoption of protective behaviors against COVID-19, such as wearing a mask or regularly washing your hands, more likely.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies promising strategies for reducing consumer food waste nationwide, including a national campaign to change consumer behavior, federal standardization of food date labeling, and changes to retailer marketing and food service practices, among other measures.

Two new rapid expert consultations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offer lessons learned from the 2020 fall semester regarding COVID-19 testing and guidance on student behavior, as college administrators plan for the 2021 spring semester.

Following a national search, Carlotta M. Arthur will join the National Academies as the new executive director of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education on Feb. 14.

A new National Academies report highlights how behavioral economics has built invaluable evidence about why people may act in seemingly irrational ways, how they respond to interventions, and how public policy can be designed to help people make better decisions.

Study Links Altered Brain Chemistry, Behavioral Impairments in Fish Exposed to Elevated CO2 Research team studied damselfish behavior and physiology under ocean acidification conditions predicted for year 2300

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The old adage goes, “Do something good for someone and they’ll tell 10 people. Do something bad to someone and they’ll tell 100 people.”

Bad attitudes are everywhere, or so it would appear. In most cases, it is based on nothing other than your opinion. 

Behavior is not right or wrong, good or bad. It just is. It is neutral. Approach behaviors with the dispassionate, objective view of a scientist. Not with emotions.

Salsify’s “2024 Consumer Research” report shows how budgeting efforts are shifting consumer shopping habits and pinpoints ways that brands can engage with shoppers.

As inflationary trends continue to impact the grocery channel, experts highlight how supermarkets are employing various strategies to increase market share.

Destiny King-M.A., BCBA, LBA, is dedicated to treating children with autism as the founder of Beauty and the Behavior LLC

Victoria Holland is a respected provider of therapeutic interventions and an expert in pediatric wellness protocols

Blue Ridge's Clinical Team Presents about Assessment of Substance Use and Autism at the OBHC Regional Wilderness Therapy Symposium

Sydney Ceruto is an experienced brain-based coach, counselor and founder of MindLAB Neuroscience

For the qualities that top-performing CEOs have in common, research shows some surprising results. It turns out that charisma, confidence, and pedigree all have little bearing on CEO success. Elena Botelho, partner at leadership advisory firm ghSMART and coleader of its CEO Genome Project, studied high performers in the corner office. The analysis found that they demonstrated four business behaviors: quick decision making, engaging for impact, adapting proactively, and delivering reliably. Botelho cowrote the HBR article “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart.”

Report on the latest statistical data regarding risky behavior among youth.

Workers' compensation public policy research is thriving. Big data and next generation analytics have created new insights into all corners of the national workers' compensation system. The best research can…

Children who sustain an mTBI are at increased risk for developing new affective or behavioral disorders over four-years post-injury.

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2:00pm
Location: LSA Building
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

Interview jitters? The LSA Opportunity Hub is here to help. Participate in a mock interview with an employer representative to build up the confidence you need to nail your next interview! This is your chance to practice your interviewing skills and get real-time feedback from employers, ahead of the recruiting season. Hub coaches will also be on standby to provide drop-in coaching that can further fine-tune your interview preparation. Emerge from this session with the skills you need to rock any interview!

You should attend this Employer Connection if you are:



An LSA student in any year



An LSA student looking for extra interview practice and preparing for recruiting season



Eager to demystify and excel in behavioral and technical interviews



Eager to connect with employers and tap into their industry knowledge



What you’ll gain by attending:

Gain practical experience to confidently navigate the interview process



Get insights on how to effectively communicate your experiences and skills in a high-pressure interview setting



Use this opportunity to share your résumé with the respective recruiting teams



Make valuable connections with employers looking to hire LSA students



Companies will attend both virtually and in-person. Both will be held in the LSA 1st Floor interview rooms with virtual employers cast onto the screens. When signing up for a schedule slot, rooms containing virtual employers will be noted. Confirmed employers include:

TBD

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair accessible building which includes wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance. To request other accommodations please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu or 734-764-4920 so we can make arrangements.

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Hard-to-meet goals can frustrate children with ADHD. Deploy these approaches to prevent meltdowns and transform relationships.

Adam Tornhill, founder and CTO of CodeScene, joins host Giovanni Asproni to speak about behavioral code analysis. Behavioral code analysis is a set of practical techniques aimed at identifying patterns in how a development organization interacts with the codebase they're building. It can be used to prioritize technical debt to maximize return on investment; to identify communication and team-coordination bottlenecks in code; to drive refactorings guided by data from how the system evolves; and to detect code quality problems before they become maintenance issues. The episode starts with a broad description of the techniques, providing some examples from real projects, and ends with suggestions on how to get started with applying them. During the conversation, Adam and Giovanni touch on a set of related topics, including the applicability of the techniques to legacy, green-, and brown-field projects; ethical and privacy implications; and the importance of context when judging code quality.

Adaptive and maladaptive behavior scales, including the Scales of Independent Behavior - Revised (SIB-R), the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, the AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scales (ABS) and the Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP).

Adaptive behavior tests approved for evaluating students for Exceptional Student Education services, Florida Department of Education.

It only takes a few minutes on the highway to know that people drive in all different ways. Some drive fast. Some drive slow. Some choose to follow the rules of the road, while others do not. Today, OHS is asking …what do you think about the way that you drive? Get the facts. Take the survey for a chance to win tickets to the 2014 Firefly Music Festival!

Don't ignore the problem - address inappropriate behavior early and consistently.

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Behavioral analytics, long associated with threat detection (i.e. UEBA or UBA), is experiencing a renaissance. Once primarily used to identify suspicious activity, it’s now being reimagined as a powerful post-detection technology that enhances incident response processes. By leveraging behavioral insights during alert triage and investigation, SOCs can transform their workflows to become more

New paper from Princeton team challenges the conventional wisdom of superconducting quantum transitions.

The Kahneman-Treisman Center is pleased to announce its newest initiative: Behavioral Science Desk. We know Princeton scholar-researchers from a range of disciplines are interested in finding ways to have their work intersect not only the insights of behavioral science but also real-world settings. The world's first and largest non-profit behavioral science innovation lab, ideas42(Link is external), is partnering with SPIA to bring Princeton students and faculty closer to research and design in the field in our new BSci Desk. Senior leaders from ideas42 will be available to students and faculty on campus as well as virtually, by appointment. See more at https://behavioralpolicy.princeton.edu/news/bscidesk

Simon A. Levin, James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University Samuel S. Wang, Professor of Neuroscience, Princeton University Discussant: Keena Lipsitz, Associate Professor of Political Science at Queens College, City University of New York

Regardless of their home department or primary discipline, Student Affiliates of the Kahneman-Treisman Center are interested in investigating the way humans make decisions and how the systems, practices, and policies that govern how people move through the world can be designed with these inclinations in mind. Open to all undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows and researchers, the bi-weekly meetings feature speakers from Princeton and other academic institutions as well as industry and public-sector practitioners in applied behavioral science. Check behavioralpolicy.princeton.edu for details of each meeting.