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Urban Earthquake Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping at the Microscale Based on the Catastrophe Progression Method
Authors: Gerçek Deniz , Güven İsmail Talih 
Published: November 2023

AbstractVulnerability assessment and mapping play a crucial role in disaster risk reduction and planning for adaptation to a future earthquake. Turkey is one of the most at-risk countries for earthquake disasters worldwide. Therefore, it is imperative to develop effective earthquake vulnerability assessment and mapping at practically relevant scales. In this study, a holistic earthquake vulnerability index that addresses the multidimensional nature of earthquake vulnerability was constructed. With the aim of representing the vulnerability as a continuum across space, buildings were set as the smallest unit of analysis. The study area is in İzmit City of Turkey, with the exposed human and structural elements falling inside the most hazardous zone of seismicity. The index was represented by the building vulnerability, socioeconomic vulnerability, and vulnerability of the built environment. To minimize the subjectivity and uncertainty that the vulnerability indices based on expert knowledge are suffering from, an extension of the catastrophe progression method for the objective weighing of indicators was proposed. Earthquake vulnerability index and components were mapped, a local spatial autocorrelation metric was employed where the hotspot maps demarcated the earthquake vulnerability, and the study quantitatively revealed an estimate of people at risk. With its objectivity and straightforward implementation, the method can aid decision support for disaster risk reduction and emergency management.
Assessing and teaching job-related social skills to adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in Italy
Authors: Radogna Claudio , D’Angelo Guido , Lerman Dorothea C. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSocial challenges in the work place can serve as an obstacle to regular employment for many individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD). Nonetheless, few studies have focused on interventions to improve job-related social skills or included residents of countries outside of the United States. This study replicated and extended prior research by evaluating the acquisition of job-related social skills with three individuals with NDD residing in Italy. Results suggested that a package consisting of behavioral skills training and token reinforcement was effective for teaching the skills in the clinic and in extension to real work contexts. Furthermore, social validity surveys indicated that the participants, professionals, and caregivers of individuals with NDD considered the skills and interventions to be acceptable. These findings have implications for improving employment outcomes for individuals with NDD across the globe.
Abnormal variation of P-wave velocity of red sandstone after cyclical thermal shock in water
Authors: Hu Jianjun , Xie Heping , Gao Mingzhong , Long Xiting , Sun Qiang , Li Cunbao 
Published: November 2023

AbstractHot dry rock (HDR) has great development potential because of its advantages of clean, environmental protection and renewable. The study of physical and mechanical properties of HDR is one of the important links in the process of geothermal energy development. Previous studies have mainly focused on the granite thermal reservoir but research on the sandstone thermal reservoir, especially the physical properties of sandstone after multiple thermal shocks, is scarce. Therefore, in this study, cyclic thermal shock experiments of sandstone at different temperatures are carried out, and the variation law of P-wave velocity of sandstone after heat treatment is revealed. It is found that the P-wave velocity of red sandstone decreases with the increase of temperature and cycle times, especially when the temperature is higher than 400 °C, the maximum change rate of wave velocity reaches 52.6%. It is particularly noteworthy that the P- wave velocity of sandstone increases abnormally at about 600 °C. And this article puts forward three hypotheses to explain the wave velocity anomaly. In addition, the nonlinear relationship model among P-wave velocity, temperature and number of cycles is established for the first time, and the correlation coefficient R2 is more than 0.9. This study serves as a reference for the development and utilization of the sandstone geothermal reservoir.
A Retrospective Analysis of Robertsonian Translocations from a Single Center in China
Authors: Lu Wan , Zhou Jihui , Rao Huihua , Yuan Huizhen , Huang Shuhui , Liu Yanqiu , Yang Bicheng 
Published: November 2023

AbstractRobertsonian translocations (ROBs) are the most common structural chromosomal abnormalities in the general population, with an estimated incidence rate of 1/1000 births. In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the cases of ROBs from September 2015 to August 2022 and totally identified ROB carriers from 84,569 specimens karyotyped in a single accredited laboratory in China, including 189 cases of balanced ROBs and 3 of mosaic ROBs. Microsoft Excel and descriptive statistics were used to record and analyze the collected data. The male/female ratio of ROBs is 1/1.29, with der(13;14) and der(14;21) being the main karyotypes. Among the 192 patients, 7 were lost to follow-up, 82 had given birth, and 103 were childless (such as miscarriage, fetal chromosomal abnormalities, in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure, or divorce). A total of 44 amniocenteses were performed in 42 couples; ROB cases with natural pregnancies showed that the normal karyotype and balanced ROBs of fetal accounted for 66.67% (16/24), while the results of assisted pregnancies showed 90.00% (18/20). This study represents the largest collections of ROBs in Jiangxi population and reminder that the ROB carriers can achieve the ideal outcome for pregnancy with the appropriate genetic guidance and assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
Mindfulness meditation and psychedelics: potential synergies and commonalities
Authors: Holas Paweł , Kamińska Justyna 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThere has been increasing scientific and clinical interest in studying psychedelic and meditation-based interventions in recent years, both in the context of improving mental health and as tools for understanding the mind. Several authors suggest neurophysiological and phenomenological parallels and overlaps between psychedelic and meditative states and suggest synergistic effects of both methods. Both psychedelic-assisted therapy and meditation training in the form of mindfulness-based interventions have been experimentally validated with moderate to large effects as alternative treatments for a variety of mental health problems, including depression, addictions, and anxiety disorders. Both demonstrated significant post-acute and long-term decreases in clinical symptoms and enhancements in well-being in healthy participants, in addition. Postulated shared salutogenic mechanisms, include, among others the ability to alter self-consciousness, present-moment awareness and antidepressant action via corresponding neuromodulatory effects. These shared mechanisms between mindfulness training and psychedelic intervention have led to scientists theorizing, and recently demonstrating, positive synergistic effects when both are used in combination. Research findings suggest that these two approaches can complement each other, enhancing the positive effects of both interventions. However, more theoretical accounts and methodologically sound research are needed before they can be extended into clinical practice. The current review aims to discuss the theoretical rationale of combining psychedelics with mindfulness training, including the predictive coding framework as well as research findings regarding synergies and commonalities between mindfulness training and psychedelic intervention. In addition, suggestions how to combine the two modalities are provided.
Latin American Architectural History: Reading Between the Lines, Opening Opportunities
Authors: Hernández Felipe 
Published: November 2023

EDITORIAL NOTEThis review article marks a departure for the journal — the start of an occasional series looking at areas often given inadequate attention in the pages of Architectural History. While the United Kingdom, Europe, United States and (at least some of) the countries of the former British empire are generally well covered in the journal, other parts of the world are not, and of these Latin America is perhaps the most conspicuous. This is partly for historical linguistic reasons (most research on Latin America is written in either Spanish or Portuguese) and partly because, when English-language publication is considered, the overwhelming influence of the US in this region means that the magnet of American publication is almost irresistible. This has meant that both Architectural History and the broader discipline as it exists in the UK have missed out on an important area of architectural-historical research and debate. To address this — to bring the architecture of Latin America to the attention of our readers and, conversely, to bring our journal to the attention of researchers in the region — the editorial board invited the Colombian-born architect Felipe Hernández, associate professor at Cambridge and member of the editorial board of Architectural History, to introduce the fascinating work of this continent and the wider issues it raises for the discipline.
The Roots of Scottish Baronial: Drawings for David Bryce’s Book Project, 1827–36
Authors: St Clair Wade Ralph 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACTThis article re-evaluates an unfinished book project by the celebrated Edinburgh architect David Bryce (1803–76). It demonstrates that a group of drawings in the British Architectural Library hitherto attributed to Bryce’s employer William Burn (1789–1870) was in fact the work of the young Bryce, who executed them between 1827 and 1831. This corpus emerges as the first stage of Bryce’s book project, of which only one volume, ‘Sketches of Scotch and Old English Ornament’ (c. 1831–36), was compiled but not published. Bryce’s initiative, in turn, emerges as the preparatory effort for one of Victorian Scotland’s great sourcebooks, The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland (1845–52) by Robert William Billings. In itself, Bryce’s unpublished work represents a notably early engagement with the architecture of early modern Scotland; in its relation to the work of Billings, it played an appreciable role in the revival of Scotland’s national architecture.
The Interior Topography of the Picturesque: Level Changes and Stepped Floors in James Wyatt’s Dodington Park and Ashridge House
Authors: Tropp Rebecca 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACTThe picturesque aesthetic of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries in Britain, as manifested in country house architecture, often involved moving the principal floor from an elevated piano nobile down to ground level, lowering one’s visual perspective and facilitating more direct movement between house and garden. While these developments are well recognised in the literature, one repercussion for architects has been largely overlooked: how to deal, in both practical and aesthetic terms, with the vertical challenges posed for a groundlevel principal floor by uneven terrain or pre-existing fabric. A particularly interesting case study is provided by the work of James Wyatt at two very different houses, the classical Dodington Park (1796–1813) and gothic Ashridge House (1807–13), through his carefully conceived and implemented use of small interior level changes, or stepped floors. Although the initial problems were similar, Wyatt’s solutions differed markedly in response to the demands of each commission; they also contrasted with the various approaches adopted by contemporaries such as Humphry Repton, John Nash and John Soane. Overall, this article suggests both the scholarly challenges, and the importance, of devoting enhanced attention to the interior topography of the picturesque experience.
How to disagree better: utilizing advocacy-inquiry techniques to improve communication and spur behavior change
Authors: Castillo Alyssa Y. , Chan Jeannie D. , Lynch John B. , Bryson-Cahn Chloe 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The ability to provide feedback to a colleague is a key skill required for professional growth and patient safety. However, these conversations are limited by time constraints, differences in values, and a culture of “noninterference.” This advocacy-inquiry-identify-teach framework creates an organized approach to initiating successful “challenging” conversations with peers.
Perspectives on research needs in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship: what’s on the horizon—Part I
Authors: Marschall Jonas , Snyders Rachael E. , Sax Hugo , Newland Jason G. , Guimarães Thais , Kwon Jennie H. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In this overview, we articulate research needs and opportunities in the field of infection prevention that have been identified from insights gained during operative infection prevention work, our own research in healthcare epidemiology, and from reviewing the literature. The 10 areas of research need are: 1) transmissions and interruptions, 2) personal protective equipment and other safety issues in occupational health, 3) climate change and other crises, 4) device, diagnostic, and antimicrobial stewardship, 5) implementation and de-implementation, 6) health care outside the acute care hospital, 7) low- and middle-income countries, 8) networking with the “neighbors”, 9) novel research methodologies, and 10) the future state of surveillance. An introduction and chapters 1–5 are presented in part I of the article, and chapters 6–10 and the discussion in part II. There are many barriers to advancing the field, such as finding and motivating the future IP workforce including professionals interested in conducting research, a constant confrontation with challenges and crises, the difficulty of performing studies in a complex environment, the relative lack of adequate incentives and funding streams, and how to disseminate and validate the often very local quality improvement projects. Addressing research gaps now (i.e., in the postpandemic phase) will make healthcare systems more resilient when facing future crises.
Tackling standardization in clinical research workforce hiring using competency-based job classifications
Authors: Deeter Christine , Hannah Deborah , Stroo Marissa , Brouwer Rebecca , Gaudaur Heather , Freel Stephanie A. , Snyder Denise C. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In 2016, Duke reconfigured its clinical research job descriptions and workforce to be competency-based, modeled around the Joint Taskforce for Clinical Trial Competency framework. To ensure consistency in job classification amongst new hires in the clinical research workforce, Duke subsequently implemented a Title Picker tool. The tool compares the research unit’s description of job responsibility needs against those standardized job descriptions used to map incumbents in 2016. Duke worked with human resources and evaluated the impact on their process as well as on the broader community of staff who hire clinical research professionals. Implementation of the tool has enabled Duke to create consistent job classifications for its workforce and better understand who composes the clinical research professional workforce. This tool has provided valuable workforce metrics, such as attrition, hiring, etc., and strengthened our collaboration with Human Resources.
The threat of increased transmission of non-knowlesi zoonotic malaria in humans: a systematic review
Authors: Chaturvedi Rini , Biswas Shibani , Bisht Kanika , Sharma Amit 
Published: November 2023

AbstractOf the 5 human malarial parasites, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax are the most prevalent species globally, while Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale curtisi and Plasmodium ovale wallikeri are less prevalent and typically occur as mixed-infections. Plasmodium knowlesi, previously considered a non-human primate (NHP) infecting species, is now a cause of human malaria in Malaysia. The other NHP Plasmodium species, Plasmodium cynomolgi, Plasmodium brasilianum, Plasmodium inui, Plasmodium simium, Plasmodium coatneyi and Plasmodium fieldi cause malaria in primates, which are mainly reported in southeast Asia and South America. The non-knowlesi NHP Plasmodium species also emerged and were found to cross-transmit from their natural hosts (NHP) – to human hosts in natural settings. Here we have reviewed and collated data from the literature on the NHPs-to-human-transmitting non-knowlesi Plasmodium species. It was observed that the natural transmission of these NHP parasites to humans had been reported from 2010 onwards. This study shows that: (1) the majority of the non-knowlesi NHP Plasmodium mixed species infecting human cases were from Yala province of Thailand; (2) mono/mixed P. cynomolgi infections with other human-infecting Plasmodium species were prevalent in Malaysia and Thailand and (3) P. brasilianum and P. simium were found in Central and South America.
Parasite assemblages in volatile host stocks: inter- and intra-cohort variability restrict their value as biological tags for squid stock assessment
Authors: Gutiérrez María Paz , Canel Delfina , Braicovich Paola E. , Lanfranchi Ana L. , Irigoitia Manuel M. , Ivanovic Marcela L. , Prandoni Nicolás I. , Elena Beatriz , Timi Juan T. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe Argentine shortfin squid, Illex argentinus, inhabits in the southwest Atlantic; it is a semelparous species which grows rapidly along its 1 year lifespan. The identification of its stocks is critical for sustainable fishery exploitation. Parasites have been used as biological indicators in a lower number of studies dealing with squids, therefore a validation of this methodology is necessary. The intra- and inter-cohort variability of parasite assemblages in the summer-spawning stock of I. argentinus was analysed to assess their value as indicators of stock structure. Four squid samples from the continental shelf of central Patagonia, corresponding to 3 consecutive cohorts, were examined for metazoan parasites. Results evidenced heterogeneity in terms of parasite assemblage composition and structure, dominated by short-lived gastrointestinal parasites, with a strong influence of host size, but no effect of squid sex. These changes are related to their recent habitats and diets, which change with ontogeny and migrations, clouding any interpretation of patterns when samples spatially or temporally separated are compared. Many squid species share these characteristics; therefore, it is recommended that the use of parasites as biological tags should be restricted to simultaneous sampling, while size or age must be considered for deriving proper conclusions.
Does the effect of cognitive behavior therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) vary by patient characteristics? A systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis
Authors: Kuut T. A. , Buffart L. M. , Braamse A. M. J. , Csorba I. , Bleijenberg G. , Nieuwkerk P. , Moss-Morris R. , Müller F. , Knoop H. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractDebate is ongoing on the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). With an individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis we investigated whether the effect of CBT varied by patient characteristics. These included post-exertional malaise (PEM), a central feature of ME/CFS according to many. We searched for randomized controlled trials similar with respect to comparison condition, outcomes and treatment-protocol. Moderation on fatigue severity (Checklist Individual Strength, subscale fatigue severity), functional impairment (Sickness Impact Profile-8) and physical functioning (Short Form-36, subscale physical functioning) was investigated using linear mixed model analyses and interaction tests. PROSPERO (CRD42022358245). Data from eight trials (n = 1298 patients) were pooled. CBT showed beneficial effects on fatigue severity (β = −11.46, 95% CI −15.13 to −7.79); p < 0.001, functional impairment (β = −448.40, 95% CI −625.58 to −271.23); p < 0.001; and physical functioning (β = 9.64, 95% CI 3.30 to 15.98); p < 0.001. The effect of CBT on fatigue severity varied by age (pinteraction = 0.003), functional impairment (pinteraction = 0.045) and physical activity pattern (pinteraction = 0.027). Patients who were younger, reported less functional impairments and had a fluctuating activity pattern benefitted more. The effect on physical functioning varied by self-efficacy (pinteraction = 0.025), with patients with higher self-efficacy benefitting most. No other moderators were found. It can be concluded from this study that CBT for ME/CFS can lead to significant reductions of fatigue, functional impairment, and physical limitations. There is no indication patients meeting different case definitions or reporting additional symptoms benefit less from CBT. Our findings do not support recent guidelines in which evidence from studies not mandating PEM was downgraded.
A pre-Mongol New Persian legal document from Islamic Khurāsān dated ah 608/1212 ce
Authors: Bhalloo Zahir 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSince the 1990s several caches of New Persian documents have come to light in Afghanistan. These documents, written on paper, are now the most significant sources for understanding how New Persian in Arabic script was used as an administrative and legal language in the eastern Islamic lands between the eleventh and early thirteenth centuries before the Mongol conquest of Khurāsān. After a brief survey of the three main collections in which these New Persian paper documents are preserved today, this article presents a preliminary edition, translation and commentary on one of the New Persian documents held in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art. The document, dated ah 608/1212 ce, is a record of court proceedings and the decision of a judge (qāḍī) in a lawsuit over water rights initiated by a woman.
Becoming a humanitarian state: A performative analysis of ‘status-seeking’ as statecraft in world politics
Authors: Bilgic Ali 
Published: November 2023

AbstractStatus-seeking is ubiquitous in world politics, and the literature is currently dominated by state-centrism and rationalism, which is almost exclusively focus on state elites. This results in a thin and limited understanding of what ‘status-seeking’ is, where it works, and how it is effected. This article challenges the existing approaches by introducing a performativity framework and offers an overhaul of how ‘status’ can be studied. It suggests replacing ‘status-seeking’ with ‘status performances’ that are conceptualised as part of ‘statecraft’ process. Drawing on post-structuralist and queer approaches as well as aesthetics in International Relations (IR), it is argued that status performances participate in the production of the state itself as a subject in world politics, so all states are ‘status-seekers’. This subject-production process occurs in multiple political sites, including the academic IR discourse in a country and visual presentations in the media. It is concluded that there is no ‘status’ beyond the subject, and status can never be achieved because it always needs repetitive performances. The argument is illustrated by an analysis of the production of ‘Turkey’ as a humanitarian state and demonstrates how this is effected in state-elite pronouncements, IR scholarship in Turkey, and visual representations.