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Social Science and Consensus in Estimates of the US Jewish Population: Response to Sasson and DellaPergola
Authors: Saxe Leonard , Tighe Elizabeth , Magidin de Kramer Raquel , Nussbaum Daniel , Parmer Daniel 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn response to Isaac Sasson and Sergio DellaPergola’s commentaries on our assessment of the validity of the Pew Research Center's 2020 estimate of 7.5 million US Jewish adults and children (Tighe et al. 2022), we address key points of agreement and contention in the validity of the estimate; in particular, how the Jewish population is identified and defined. We argue that Pew’s definition of the Jewish population is consistent with major studies of American Jewry, from NJPS 1990 to recent local Jewish community studies. Applying a consistent definition that includes the growing group of “Jews of no religion” with one Jewish parent, as Pew Research Center does, allows for a faithful comparison across national and local studies and a more accurate understanding of levels of Jewish engagement and expressions of Jewish identity.
A new Mesozoic scorpion from the Besano Formation (Middle Triassic, Monte San Giorgio UNESCO WHL), Italy
Authors: Viaretti Marco , Bindellini Gabriele , Dal Sasso Cristiano 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe first Mesozoic scorpion from Italy,Protobuthus zilioliisp. nov., is here described and named thanks to a single specimen. This new species comes from the Besano Formation (Middle Triassic) of Monte San Giorgio, a UNESCO World Heritage Locality (WHL). Taphonomical analysis allows interpretation of the specimen as a full-body fossil, rather than an exuvia. Different analytical techniques, such as optical, UV, and SEM microscopy, reveal different characters, not visible together with a single method. The new species is assigned to the family Protobuthidae.Protobuthus zilioliiis the first arachnid to be reported from the Besano Formation and the Mesozoic of Italy, the second from the Monte San Giorgio WHL, and the second species of the genusProtobuthusin the world. This discovery corroborates the previously hypothesized nearshore deposition for the genesis of the upper portion of the Besano Formation.
Veillonella parvula promotes the proliferation of lung adenocarcinoma through the nucleotide oligomerization domain 2/cellular communication network factor 4/nuclear factor kappa B pathway
Authors: Zeng Wen , Wang Yuhuan , Wang Zhe , Yu Mengge , Liu Kang , Zhao Chengzhu , Pan Yiyun , Ma Shudong 
Published: July 2023

AbstractEnrichment of Veillonella parvula in the lung microbiota is strongly associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and induces the progression of lung adenocarcinoma in vivo, but its actual role and mechanism remain unexplored. This study analyzed the correlation between NSCLC and V. parvula abundance based on 16 s rRNA sequencing results. The effects of V. parvula on the progression of lung adenocarcinoma were observed in vivo and in vitro using a C57 bl/6j mouse tumor-bearing model, a bacterial cell co-culture model, combined with transcriptome sequencing, and a TCGA database to explore and validate the growth promotion of lung adenocarcinoma by V. parvula and its molecular mechanism. 16 s rRNA sequencing revealed that V. parvula was significantly enriched in lung adenocarcinoma. In vivo, V. parvula promoted the growth of lung adenocarcinoma in mice by suppressing the infiltration of tumor-associated T lymphocytes and peripheral T lymphocytes. It showed a higher affinity for lung adenocarcinoma in vitro and promoted lung adenocarcinoma cell proliferation through adhesion or intracellular invasion. Further analysis of differential gene expression and KEGG enrichment by transcriptome sequencing revealed that V. parvula induced CCN4 expression and activated NOD-like receptor and NF-κB signaling pathway in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Further analysis clarified that V. parvula promoted activation of the NF-κB pathway via Nod2/CCN4 signaling, which promoted lung adenocarcinoma cell proliferation. Thus, V. parvula mediates activation of the Nod2/CCN4/NF-κB signaling pathway to promote non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma progression, thereby providing a potential target for diagnosing and treating lung adenocarcinoma.
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COVID-19 lessons to protect populations against future pandemics by implementing PPPM principles in healthcare
Authors: Tian Cuihong , Balmer Lois , Tan Xuerui 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has continued for more than 3 years, placing a huge burden on society worldwide. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), it is still considered a global threat. Previously, there has been a long debate as to whether the COVID-19 emergency will eventually end or transform into a more common infectious disease from a PHEIC, and how should countries respond to similar pandemics in the future more time-efficiently and cost-effectively. We reviewed the past, middle and current situation of COVID-19 based on bibliometric analysis and epidemiological data. Thereby, the necessity is indicated to change the paradigm from reactive healthcare services to predictive, preventive and personalised medicine (PPPM) approach, in order to effectively protect populations against COVID-19 and any future pandemics. Corresponding measures are detailed in the article including the involvement of multi-professional expertise, application of artificial intelligence, rapid diagnostics and patient stratification, and effective protection, amongst other to be considered by advanced health policy.
Some $$p,q$$-cubic quasi-rung orthopair fuzzy operators for multi-attribute decision-making
Authors: Chu Yu-Ming , Garg Harish , Rahim Muhammad , Amin Fazli , Asiri Asim , Ameer Eskandar 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis paper aims to support decision-makers improve their ability to accurately capture and represent their judgment in a wide range of situations. To do this, we propose a new type of fuzzy set called a $$p,q$$

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-cubic quasi-rung orthopair fuzzy set ($$p,q$$

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-CQOFS). The $$p,q$$

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-CQOFS allows for a more flexible and detailed expression of incomplete information through the use of an additional parameter. The paper describes the concept of $$p,q$$

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-CQOFS and its relationship to other types of fuzzy sets, introduces score and accuracy functions for $$p,q$$

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-CQOFS and analyzes some of its mathematical properties, defines the Hamming distance measure between two $$p,q$$

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-CQOFSs and extends these laws to aggregation operators, and introduces weighted averaging and geometric aggregation operators for combining $$p,q$$

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-cubic quasi-rung orthopair fuzzy data.
Closed-form expressions for monoprotic weak acid aqueous solutions
Authors: Caicedo Anthony J. , Morales Juan C. , Arango Carlos A. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A general closed-form expression for $${[\textrm{H}_{3}\textrm{O}^+]}$$

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of solutions of a weak acid and a weak acid buffer, as well as their titration with a strong base, has been obtained and mathematically analyzed with the aid of computer algebra systems. This expression is used to evaluate, without the use of numerical approximations, the precision and accuracy of different approximations commonly employed in general chemistry and chemical analysis courses. The closed-form expression for $${{[\textrm{H}_{3}\textrm{O}^+]}}$$

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of a buffer solution is used to obtain an analytical expression for the pH stability when a strong base is added. Finally, it is shown that the $${[\textrm{H}_{3}\textrm{O}^+]}$$

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expressions for all the systems under study can be obtained from a general closed-form expression in terms of an effective weak acid constant and an effective acid concentration. The formulas found in this work do not display numerical rounding errors and do not require the use of numerical or graphical methods for their evaluation.

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Upset but (almost) correct: a conceptual replication of Di Tella, Perez-Truglia, Babino and Sigman (2015)
Authors: Verrina Eugenio 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis paper provides a close conceptual replication of the study by Di Tella et al. (Am Econ Rev 105: 3416–42, 2015) on self-serving beliefs. The design differs in some aspects from the original study, but maintains its fundamental structure and uses a larger sample size. The main findings of the original study are not replicated. If anything, beliefs seem to be biased in the opposite direction. These results are discussed jointly with two other replication efforts by Ging-Jehli et al. (Games Econ Behav 122–341, 2020) and Ahumada et al. (Well excuse me! replicating and connecting excuse-seeking behaviors, 2022). The main conclusion is that self-serving beliefs about others in strategic settings seem to be quite sensitive and hard to capture.
Laboratory study and constitutive modeling of time-dependent properties of a naturally filled discontinuity
Authors: Zhang Sheng , Zheng Yanni , Jia Chaojun , Lei Mingfeng , Li Zhong 
Published: July 2023

AbstractTime-dependent properties of naturally filled discontinuities play a critical role in ensuring the long-term stability of tunnels. This study developed a novel sampling method to prepare samples of naturally filled discontinuities, which were then subjected to shear creep tests under varying normal stresses. The time-dependent properties, including creep deformation, instantaneous deformation, steady-state creep rate, and long-term strength, were carefully analyzed. The results showed an exponential increase in cumulative creep deformation and steady-state creep rate with the augmentation of shear stress. Notably, under lower normal stress (0.2 MPa), the local compaction and rotation of stone particles within the fillers of the discontinuity samples lead to a reduction in creep deformation. Drawing on the experimental results, a new rheological element based on the Kachanov–Rabotnov creep damage theory was proposed. By incorporating this nonlinear element in series with the classical Burgers model, a constitutive creep model was established to describe the three creep stages of naturally filled discontinuities. The presented experimental data, and the developed creep model, can serve as valuable references for ensuring the long-term stability and safety of tunnels traversing through discontinuities.
Early recognition of entrepreneurial traits and intentions: a comparative study on university students in Australia and Japan
Authors: Magableh Khaled Naser , Kannan Selvi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of entrepreneurial traits on entrepreneurial intentions, while exploring the mediating role of entrepreneurial alertness. An online structured questionnaire (facilitated by Qualtrics tool) via the Facebook platform was used to collect data from university students in Australia and Japan. We applied bootstrapping and algorithms performed on Smart-PLS software to test the study’s developed hypotheses. The findings suggest risk-taking propensity affects Australian and Japanese students’ entrepreneurial alertness the greatest. However, Japanese students’ need for achievement has a considerable influence on entrepreneurial alertness and an indirect effect on entrepreneurial intentions. Japanese students’ self-efficacy has little influence on entrepreneurial awareness or intentions, but Australian students do. Overall, Japanese student personality factors affect more to entrepreneurial alertness and entrepreneurial intentions. The research findings are original and unique and are based on established models and theories from the literature on entrepreneurship. The results are based on a sample of Australian and Japanese institutions owing to the Australia–Japan friendship, common strategy, and economic interests. Respondents are from six Australian and Japanese institutions. Educational institutions, academics, and policymakers may leverage the study results for entrepreneurial success. Future research should reflect this study’s limitations. The researcher did not study the direct impact of personality factors on entrepreneurial inclinations. Future studies should explore the influence of personality factors on entrepreneurial inclinations. Future research may conduct a similar study in other countries.
Application of Statistical Methods for Central Statistical Monitoring and Implementations on the German Multiple Sclerosis Registry
Authors: Fneish Firas , Ellenberger David , Frahm Niklas , Stahmann Alexander , Fortwengel Gerhard , Schaarschmidt Frank 
Published: July 2023

AbstractMonitoring of clinical trials is a fundamental process required by regulatory agencies. It assures the compliance of a center to the required regulations and the trial protocol. Traditionally, monitoring teams relied on extensive on-site visits and source data verification. However, this is costly, and the outcome is limited. Thus,central statistical monitoring(CSM) is an additional approach recently embraced by the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) to detect problematic or erroneous data by using visualizations and statistical control measures. Existing implementations have been primarily focused on detecting inlier and outlier data. Other approaches include principal component analysis and distribution of the data. Here we focus on the utilization of comparisons of centers to the Grand mean for different model types and assumptions for common data types, such as binomial, ordinal, and continuous response variables. We implement the usage of multiple comparisons of single centers to the Grand mean of all centers. This approach is also available for various non-normal data types that are abundant in clinical trials. Further, using confidence intervals, an assessment of equivalence to the Grand mean can be applied. In a Monte Carlo simulation study, the applied statistical approaches have been investigated for their ability to control type I error and the assessment of their respective power for balanced and unbalanced designs which are common in registry data and clinical trials. Data from the German Multiple Sclerosis Registry (GMSR) including proportions of missing data, adverse events and disease severity scores were used to verify the results on Real-World-Data (RWD).
Effect of austempering temperature on microstructure and cyclic deformation behaviour of multiphase low-carbon steel
Authors: Long X. Y. , Branco R. , Macek W. , Masoudi Nejad R. , Lesiuk G. , Zhu S. P. , Amaro A. M. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
This paper examined the cyclic deformation behaviour of multiphase low-carbon steel that was subjected to austempering heat treatments at four temperatures (190 °C, 230 °C, 275 °C, and 315 °C) below the martensite start temperature (M

s
= 353 °C). The tests were conducted at room temperature, under fully reversed strain-controlled conditions, with strain amplitudes in the range 0.5–1.0%. The microstructure was observed by transmission electron microscopy, and the fracture surfaces were examined by scanning electron microscopy. The steel had a bainite/martensite microstructure, with increasing bainite content for higher austempering temperatures. Irrespective of the tested conditions, it strain-hardened during the first two cycles and then, strain-softened until failure. The austempering temperature did not significantly affect the stress-based, strain-based and energy-based relationships. However, lower austempering temperatures slightly improved the fatigue performance.
Effects of anthropogenic aerosols on the evolution of Indian summer monsoon
Authors: Huang Kuan-Tzu , Sui Chung-Hsiung , Lo Min-Hui , Kuo Yu-Yang , Chang Chiung-Wen June 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe NCAR Community Earth System Model is used to study the influences of anthropogenic aerosols on the Indian summer monsoon (ISM). We perform two sets of 30-year simulations subject to the prescribed perpetual SST annual cycle. One is triggered by the year 2000 climatology anthropogenic aerosol emissions data over the Indian Peninsula (referred to as AERO), and the other one is by the year 1850 (referred to as CTL). Only aerosol direct effects are included in the experiments. In our results, the transition of ISM in AERO relative to the CTL exhibits a similar ensemble-mean onset date with a larger spread, and more abrupt onset in late spring, and an earlier but more gradual withdrawal in early fall. The aerosols-induced circulation changes feature an upward motion over the northeastern Indian Peninsula and strengthened anticyclonic circulation over the Arabia Sea in the pre-monsoon season, and a northward shift of monsoon flow in the developed monsoon period along with strengthened local meridional circulation over northern India. The strengthened anticyclonic circulation over Arabia Sea caused a 16% increase in natural dust transport from the Middle East in the pre-monsoon season. The elevated aerosol heating over Tibet causes stronger ascending motion in the pre-monsoon period that leads to earlier and more abrupt ISM onset. The earlier monsoon withdrawal is attributed to the aerosol-induced anticyclonic flow within 10°–25°N and cyclonic flow within 0°–10°N over eastern India and Bay of Bengal that resemble the ISM seasonal transition in September.
Clinical Practice Guidelines in an Era of Accountability, Saudi Arabia: A Call for Action
Authors: Abdellatif Hoda M. , Al-Muallem Amani , Almansoof Afaf Saleh , AlRohaily Sami A. , Alzahrani Abdullah , AlGhodaier Hussah , Saeedi Mohammad , AlAzemi Nahar , Hassan Imad 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Introduction
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) development and implementation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are suboptimal. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 envisages a transformational change to achieve an effective, integrated, value-based ecosystem focused on patient health.

Objectives
This study aimed to develop a CPG appraisal tool that will support the realization of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 through the development of high-quality and highly implementable CPGs. To maximize its impact, all vital healthcare paradigms, such as systems thinking, value-based healthcare, and information technology, will robustly be incorporated in the tool.

Methods
The Saudi Health Council through its National Center of Evidence-Based Medicine (NCEBM) embarked on a program to develop this appraisal tool. A taskforce of experts was selected based on their experience in evidence-based practice and training. The task force, through a methodology of extensive literature review, deliberation, outside experts’ feedback, and Delphi and consensus voting, developed a prototype appraisal tool that was named the Holistic Appraisal Tool for CPGs (HAT-CPG).

Results
The HAT-CPG was developed comprising three sections: an initial basic information section, an internal validity section, and an external validity section with a total of 13 section items and 73 reporting elements.

Conclusion
It is envisaged that the Holistic Appraisal Tool will support CPG developers and users in Saudi Arabia in realizing the objectives for which it was developed.
Implementation of a case formulation to reduce restrictive interventions on a psychiatric intensive care unit: quasi-experimental single case evaluation
Authors: Cox Fay , Kellett Stephen 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackground:Despite the use of case formulation being encouraged for in-patient psychiatric care, there have been no previous examples and evaluations of this type of work on a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU).Aims:To evaluate whether a schema-informed formulation with a patient diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mild learning difficulties was effective in reducing the use of restrictive interventions.Method:A biphasic n = 1 quasi-experimental design with an 8-week baseline versus an 8-week intervention phase. The restrictive outcomes measured were use of physical restraint, seclusion, and intramuscular rapid tranquilisation. The formulation was developed through eight one-to-one sessions during the baseline period, and was implemented via six one-to-one sessions during the intervention phase and discussion at the ward reflective practice group. The intervention encouraged better communication of schema modes from the patient and for staff to then respond with bespoke mode support.Results:Incidents involving need for seclusion, restraint and rapid tranquilisation extinguished.Discussion:The need for making access to psychological input a routine aspect of the care in PICUs and the necessity for developing a methodologically more robust evidence base for psychological interventions on these wards.
Factor structure of the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol neuropsychological battery in the Health and Retirement Study
Authors: Jones Richard N. , Manly Jennifer J. , Langa Kenneth M. , Ryan Lindsay H. , Levine Deborah A. , McCammon Ryan , Weir David 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjective:The Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) describes an assessment battery and a family of population-representative studies measuring neuropsychological performance. We describe the factorial structure of the HCAP battery in the US Health and Retirement Study (HRS).Method:The HCAP battery was compiled from existing measures by a cross-disciplinary and international panel of researchers. The HCAP battery was used in the 2016 wave of the HRS. We used factor analysis methods to assess and refine a theoretically driven single and multiple domain factor structure for tests included in the HCAP battery among 3,347 participants with evaluable performance data.Results:For the eight domains of cognitive functioning identified (orientation, memory [immediate, delayed, and recognition], set shifting, attention/speed, language/fluency, and visuospatial), all single factor models fit reasonably well, although four of these domains had either 2 or 3 indicators where fit must be perfect and is not informative. Multidimensional models suggested the eight-domain model was overly complex. A five-domain model (orientation, memory delayed and recognition, executive functioning, language/fluency, visuospatial) was identified as a reasonable model for summarizing performance in this sample (standardized root mean square residual = 0.05, root mean square error of approximation = 0.05, confirmatory fit index = 0.94).Conclusions:The HCAP battery conforms adequately to a multidimensional structure of neuropsychological performance. The derived measurement models can be used to operationalize notions of neurocognitive impairment, and as a starting point for prioritizing pre-statistical harmonization and evaluating configural invariance in cross-national research.