Publications

view and read about the research and publications of Dr. Benton. Explore her contributions to the field of psychology and mental health through a curated collection of articles, papers, and case studies.

Shannon Edwards, Laurie Benton, Anne Germain, James Iaccino

January 1, 2015

Graduate Student Journal of Psychology, Vol. 16, pp. 63-70

This exploratory study examines the relationships between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disturbances, and executive functioning in veterans. The research investigates how these interconnected factors affect veterans' cognitive performance and quality of life, providing insights into potential treatment approaches for veterans experiencing PTSD-related symptoms.

PTSDSleep DisturbancesExecutive FunctioningVeteransPsychology

Alex Thompson, Dr. Emily Rodriguez

December 10, 2023

Sustainable Technology Conference 2023, pp. 112-128

Digital products contribute significantly to global carbon emissions through data transfer and processing. This study examines how UX design decisions impact the carbon footprint of digital products. We propose a framework for measuring and optimizing the environmental impact of user interfaces, presenting case studies that demonstrate reductions in energy consumption through thoughtful design choices.

UX DesignSustainabilityGreen TechDesign Systems

David Kim, Lisa Park

November 22, 2023

Frontend Weekly, Vol. 12, pp. 8-15

Modern CSS has evolved beyond traditional responsive design patterns. This comprehensive analysis explores the practical applications of container queries and cascade layers in large-scale web applications. We examine performance implications, browser support strategies, and best practices for implementing these features in production environments.

CSSWeb DesignFrontendResponsive Design

Rachel Green, Michael Foster, Dr. Amanda White

February 1, 2024

Inclusive Design Quarterly, Vol. 8, pp. 34-51

Accessibility is often treated as an afterthought in design system development. This case study documents our journey rebuilding a major e-commerce platform with accessibility as the primary constraint. We share our methodology for testing with assistive technologies, our component library architecture, and the business impact of prioritizing inclusive design from day one.

AccessibilityDesign SystemsInclusive DesignA11y

Chris Martinez, Dr. Jennifer Liu

October 5, 2023

IEEE Internet Computing, Vol. 27, pp. 88-97

Real-time collaboration requires minimal latency and maximum reliability. This research paper presents a novel edge computing architecture that enables sub-50ms synchronization for collaborative editing tools. We evaluate the system using a distributed testing framework across 12 global regions, demonstrating consistent performance regardless of user location.

Edge ComputingReal-timeWebRTCDistributed Systems