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Last published 2026
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Ruby Charak

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Associate Professor

Faculty Researcher

25 h-index 106 pubs 2,098 cited

  • Humans
  • Female
  • Male
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities
  • Child
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Child Abuse
  • Intimate Partner Violence
  • Crime Victims
  • Depression
  • Middle Aged

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Biography and Research Information

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Ruby Charak's research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. Her work specifically examines the role of microRNAs in regulating gene expression within neuronal cells, aiming to identify potential therapeutic targets for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Charak also explores the impact of environmental factors on neurodevelopment and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

Metrics

  • h-index: 25
  • Publications: 106
  • Citations: 2,098

Selected Publications

  • Reliability and Validity of the International Depression Questionnaire and International Anxiety Questionnaire in English- and Spanish-Speaking Samples in Chile, Mexico, and the United States (2026)
    Assessment DOI OpenAlex
  • Differences in Successful Substance Use Treatment Completion by Age and Pregnancy Status (2026)
    Journal of Drug Issues DOI OpenAlex
  • Childhood maltreatment profiles and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) among female adolescents in Nigeria: A latent class analysis (2026)
    Journal of Affective Disorders Reports DOI OpenAlex
  • Cisheterosexism, minority stress, and mental health challenges among LGBTQ+ adults in Spain (2026)
    Sexual and Gender Diversity in Social Services DOI OpenAlex
  • Communities of caring and coping: An exploration of resilience among LGBTQA2S + young adults in resource-deficit regions (2025)
    Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • ‘It is very subtle, but it’s still a kind of exclusion’: a mixed-method study on microaggressions within Spain’s LGBTQ+ communities (2025)
    Journal of Gender-Based Violence DOI OpenAlex

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