RTI Author Awards Series
The RTI Author Awards Series was initiated by the RTI Fellows to reinforce the importance of scientific stature and increase awareness of outstanding and highly cited papers by RTI researchers. The series provides a summary of papers by RTI staff members who have been recognized at the annual RTI Author Awards dinner for their impact on science and policy in keeping with RTI's mission: to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.
A full citation of and link to each paper is provided below. For information on other publications by these and other RTI authors, see the RTI Publications Database.
Plasticization-enhanced hydrogen purification using polymeric membranes
Lin, H.Q., Van Wagner, E., Freeman, B.D., Toy, L.G., & Gupta, R.P. (2006). Plasticization-enhanced hydrogen purification using polymeric membranes. Science, 311 (5761):639-642.
RTI Author AwardBenefits and costs of methadone treatment: Results from a lifetime simulation model
Zarkin, G.A., Dunlap, L.J., Hicks, K.A., & Mamo, D. (2005). Benefits and costs of methadone treatment: Results from a lifetime simulation model. Health Economics, 14 (11):1133-1150.
HIV antiretroviral treatment: Early versus later
Mauskopf, J., Kitahata, M., Kauf, T.L., Richter, A., & Tolson, J.M. (2005). HIV antiretroviral treatment: Early versus later. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 39 (5):562-569.
Outcomes of routine episiotomy: A systematic review
Hartmann, K., Viswanathan, M., Palmieri, R., Gartlehner, G., Thorp, J., & Lohr, K.N. (2005). Outcomes of routine episiotomy: A systematic review. JAMA, 293 (17):2141-2148.
Alcohol use, human capital, and wages
Bray, J.W. (2005). Alcohol use, human capital, and wages. Journal of Labor Economics, 23 (2):279-312.
An analysis of classification error for the revised current population survey employment questions
Biemer, P. (2004). An analysis of classification error for the revised current population survey employment questions. Survey Methodology, 30 (2):127-140.
Pharmacological properties of JDTic: A novel kappa-opioid receptor antagonist
Carroll, I., Thomas, J.B., Dykstra, L.A., Granger, A.L., Allen, R.M., Howard, J.L., & et al. (2004). Pharmacological properties of JDTic: A novel kappa-opioid receptor antagonist. European Journal of Pharmacology, 501 (1-3):111-119.
Efficacy of a woman-focused intervention to reduce HIV risk and increase self-sufficiency among African American crack abusers
Wechsberg, W.M., Lam, W.K.K., Zule, W.A., & Bobashev, G. (2004). Efficacy of a woman-focused intervention to reduce HIV risk and increase self-sufficiency among African American crack abusers. American Journal of Public Health, 94 (7):1165-1173.
Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cost-effectiveness analysis
Hoerger, T.J., Harris, R., Hicks, K.A., Donahue, K., Sorensen, S., & Engelgau, M. (2004). Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Annals of Internal Medicine, 140 (9):689-699.
Quality of life (QOL) in the US Marine Corps: The validation of a QOL model for predicting reenlistment intentions
Hindelang, R.L., Schwerin, M.J., & Farmer, W.L. (2004). Quality of life (QOL) in the US Marine Corps: The validation of a QOL model for predicting reenlistment intentions. Military Psychology, 16 (2):115-134.
Confirming 'truth': More evidence of a successful tobacco countermarketing campaign in Florida
Niederdeppe, J., Farrelly, M.C., & Haviland, M.L. (2004). Confirming 'truth': More evidence of a successful tobacco countermarketing campaign in Florida. American Journal of Public Health, 94 (2):255-257.
State-level estimates of annual medical expenditures attributable to obesity
Finkelstein, E.A., Fiebelkorn, I.C., & Wang, G.J. (2004). State-level estimates of annual medical expenditures attributable to obesity. Obesity Research, 12 (1):18-24.
Evaluating the use of residential mailing lists in a metropolitan household survey
Iannacchione, V.G., Staab, J.M., & Redden, D.T. (2003). Evaluating the use of residential mailing lists in a metropolitan household survey. Public Opinion Quarterly, 67 (2):202-210.
Patterns and trends in food portion sizes, 1977-1998
Nielsen, S.J., & Popkin, B.M. (2003). Patterns and trends in food portion sizes, 1977-1998. JAMA, 289 (4):450-453.
Inhibition of human cytochrome P450 activities by kava extract and kavalactones
Mathews, J.M., Etheridge, A.S., & Black, S.R. (2002). Inhibition of human cytochrome P450 activities by kava extract and kavalactones. Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 30 (11):1153-1157.
Psychological reactions to terrorist attacks: Findings from the national study of Americans' reactions to September 11
Schlenger, W.E., Caddell, J.M., Ebert, L., Jordan, B.K., Rourke, K.M., Wilson, D., & et al. (2002). Psychological reactions to terrorist attacks: Findings from the national study of Americans' reactions to September 11. JAMA, 288 (5):581-588.
Clinical characteristics and pharmacokinetics of purified soy isoflavones: single-dose administration to healthy men
Busby, M.G., Jeffcoat, A.R., Bloedon, L.T., Koch, M.A., Black, T., Dix, K.J., & et al. (2002). Clinical characteristics and pharmacokinetics of purified soy isoflavones: single-dose administration to healthy men. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75 (1):126-136.
Effect of Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) in major depressive disorder - A randomized controlled trial
Davidson, J.R.T., Gadde, K.M., Fairbank, J.A., Krishnan, R.R., Califf, R.M., Binanay, C., & et al. (2002). Effect of Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) in major depressive disorder - A randomized controlled trial. JAMA, 287 (14):1807-1814.
Trends in energy intake in U.S. between 1977 and 1996: Similar shifts seen across age groups
Nielsen, S.J., Siega-Riz, A.M., & Popkin, B.M. (2002). Trends in energy intake in U.S. between 1977 and 1996: Similar shifts seen across age groups. Obesity Research, 10 (5):370-378.
Thin-film thermoelectric devices with high room-temperature figures of merit
Venkatasubramanian, R., Siivola, E., Colpitts, T., & O'Quinn, B. (2001). Thin-film thermoelectric devices with high room-temperature figures of merit. Nature, 413 (6856):597-602.
Viral burden in genital secretions determines male-to-female sexual transmission of HIV-1: a probabilistic empiric model
Chakraborty, H., Sen, P.K., Helms, R.W., Vernazza, P.L., Fiscus, S.A., Eron, J.J., & et al. (2001). Viral burden in genital secretions determines male-to-female sexual transmission of HIV-1: a probabilistic empiric model. AIDS, 15 (5):621-627.
Measurement of children's exposure to pesticides: Analysis of urinary metabolite levels in a probability-based sample
Adgate, J.L., Barr, D.B., Clayton, C.A., Eberly, L.E., Freeman, N.C.G., Lioy, P.J., & et al. (2001). Measurement of children's exposure to pesticides: Analysis of urinary metabolite levels in a probability-based sample. Environmental Health Perspectives, 109 (6):583-590.
Declaration of Helsinki should be strengthened
Rothman, K.J., & Michels, K.B. (2000). Declaration of Helsinki should be strengthened. British Medical Journal, 321 (7258):442-445.
Role of cytochrome P450 2E1 in the metabolism of acrylamide and acrylonitrile in mice
Sumner, S.C., Fennell, T.R., Moore, T.A., Chanas, B., Gonzalez, F., & Ghanayem, B.I. (1999). Role of cytochrome P450 2E1 in the metabolism of acrylamide and acrylonitrile in mice. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 12 (11):1110-1116.
Particulate matter and manganese exposures in Toronto, Canada
Pellizzari, E.D., Clayton, C.A., Rodes, C.E., Mason, R.E., Piper, L.L., Fort, B., & et al. (1999). Particulate matter and manganese exposures in Toronto, Canada. Atmospheric Environment, 33 (5):721-734.
Treatment patterns and distribution of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in treatment-eligible United States adults
Hoerger, T.J., Bala, M.V., Bray, J.W., Wilcosky, T.C., & LaRosa, J. (1998). Treatment patterns and distribution of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in treatment-eligible United States adults. American Journal of Cardiology, 82 (1):61-65.
Cost-effectiveness of the clinical practice recommendations in the AHCPR guideline for smoking cessation
Cromwell, J., Bartosch, W.J., Fiore, M.C., Hasselblad, V., & Baker, T. (1997 Dec 3). Cost-effectiveness of the clinical practice recommendations in the AHCPR guideline for smoking cessation. JAMA, 278 (21):1759-1766.
On the importance of peer influence for adolescent drug use: Commonly neglected considerations
Bauman, K.E., & Ennett, S.T. (1996). On the importance of peer influence for adolescent drug use: Commonly neglected considerations. Addiction, 91 (2):185-198.
Personal exposure to airborne particles and metals: Results from the Particle TEAM Study in Riverside, California
Ozkaynak, H., Xue, J., Spengler, J., Wallace, L., Pellizzari, E., & Jenkins, P. (1996 Jan). Personal exposure to airborne particles and metals: Results from the Particle TEAM Study in Riverside, California. Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology, 6 (1):57-78.
Mutagens from heated Chinese and US cooking oils
Shields, P.G., Xu, G.X., Blot, W.T., Fraumeni, J.F., Trivers, G.E., Pellizzari, E.D., & et al. (1995). Mutagens from heated Chinese and US cooking oils. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 87 (11):836-841.
Non-occupational exposures to pesticides for residents of two U.S. cities
Whitmore, R.W., Immerman, F.W., Camann, D.E., Bond, A.E., Lewis, R.G., & Schaum, J.L. (1994). Non-occupational exposures to pesticides for residents of two U.S. cities. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 26 (1):47-59.
On the quality of reinterview data with applications to the current population survey
Biemer, P.P., & Forsman, G. (1992). On the quality of reinterview data with applications to the current population survey. Journal of the American Statistical Association, 87 (420):915-923.