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The 2022 Ms 5.8 and 6.0 Maerkang Earthquakes: Two Strike-Slip Events Occurred on V-Shaped Faults
Authors: Yang Ting , Jia Ke , Zhu Aiyu , Wang Shiguang , Fang Lihua 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT
Within four hours on 10 June 2022, three consecutive earthquakes of Ms≥5.0 with a maximum magnitude up to Ms 6.0 struck Maerkang, Sichuan, where is supposedly less prone to earthquakes. This article uses seismic observations recorded by the Sichuan Seismic Network to relocate the earthquake sequences and refine velocity models in Maerkang using a double-difference seismic tomography method. The results show that the aftershocks align along northwest and north-northwest directions with a V-shaped pattern, and the Ms 5.8 and 6.0 earthquakes are located in the center of the sequences. The seismogenic faults of the Maerkang earthquake are the two intersecting secondary faults on the east side of the Songgang fault that dip to the northeast and southwest, respectively, with dip angles of about 80°. Analysis of the seismicity parameters and Coulomb stress changes revealed that the Ms 5.8 and 6.0 earthquakes occurred on two separate faults, and the Ms 5.8 earthquake triggered the Ms 6.0 earthquake, while the Ms 6.0 earthquake prevented the rupture of the Ms 5.8 earthquake. The apparent high-velocity anomaly in the upper crust and the low-velocity and high-conductivity layer in the middle-lower crust of the source region suggest that drag forces exerted by the ductile middle-lower crust may have caused the brittle upper crust to move under the eastward extrusion of the Tibetan plateau, leading to the stresses accumulate and release on the causative faults. The Maerkang earthquake highlighted the lateral movement of deep materials and energy redistribution in the intrablock deformation of the Bayan Har block.
3D Wave Propagation Simulations of Mw 6.5+ Earthquakes on the Tacoma Fault, Washington State, Considering the Effects of Topography, a Geotechnical Gradient, and a Fault Damage Zone
Authors: Stone Ian , Wirth Erin A. , Grant Alex , Frankel Arthur D. 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT
We simulate shaking in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding areas from Mw 6.5 and 7.0 earthquakes on the Tacoma fault. Ground motions are directly modeled up to 2.5 Hz using kinematic, finite-fault sources; a 3D seismic velocity model considering regional geology; and a model mesh with 30 m sampling at the ground surface. In addition, we explore how adjustments to the seismic velocity model affect predicted shaking over a range of periods. These adjustments include the addition of a region-specific geotechnical gradient, surface topography, and a fault damage zone. We find that the simulated shaking tends to be near estimates from empirical ground-motion models (GMMs). However, long-period (T = 5.0 s) shaking within the Tacoma basin is typically underpredicted by the GMMs. The fit between simulated and GMM-derived short-period (T = 0.5 s) shaking is significantly improved with the addition of the geotechnical gradient. From comparing different Mw 6.5 earthquake scenarios, we also find that the response of the Tacoma basin is sensitive to the azimuth of incoming seismic waves. In adding surface topography to the simulation, we find that average ground motion is similar to that produced from the nontopography model. However, shaking is often amplified at topographic highs and deamplified at topographic lows, and the wavefield undergoes extensive scattering. Adding a fault damage zone has the effect of amplifying short-period shaking adjacent to the fault, while reducing far-field shaking. Intermediate-period shaking is amplified within the Tacoma basin, likely due to enhanced surface-wave generation attributable to the fault damage zone waveguide. When applied in the same model, the topography and fault damage zone adjustments often enhance or reduce the effects of one another, adding further complexity to the wavefield. These results emphasize the importance of improving near-surface velocity model resolution as waveform simulations progress toward higher frequencies.
The ShakeMap Atlas of Historical Earthquakes in Italy: Configuration and Validation
Authors: Oliveti Ilaria , Faenza Licia , Antonucci Andrea , Locati Mario , Rovida Andrea , Michelini Alberto 
Published: September 2023

AbstractItaly has a long tradition of studies on the seismic history of the country and the neighboring areas. Several archives and databases dealing with historical earthquake data—primarily intensity data points—have been published and are constantly updated. Macroseismic fields of significant events are of foremost importance in assessing earthquake effects and for the evaluation of seismic hazards. Here, we adopt the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)-ShakeMap software to calculate the maps of strong ground shaking (shakemaps) of 79 historical earthquakes with magnitude ≥6 that have occurred in Italy between 1117 and 1968 C.E. We use the macroseismic data published in the Italian Macroseismic Database (DBMI15). The shakemaps have been determined using two different configurations. The first adopts the virtual intensity prediction equations approach (VIPE; i.e., a combination of ground-motion models [GMMs] and ground-motion intensity conversion equations [GMICEs]; Bindi, Pacor, et al., 2011; Oliveti et al., 2022b). The second exploits the intensity prediction equations (IPE; Pasolini, Albarello, et al., 2008; Lolli et al., 2019). The VIPE configuration has been found to provide more accurate results after appraisal through a cross-validation analysis and has been applied for the generation of the ShakeMap Atlas. The resulting maps are published in the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) ShakeMap (see Data and Resources; Oliveti et al., 2023), and in the Italian Archive of Historical Earthquake Data (ASMI; see Data and Resources; Rovida et al., 2017) platforms.
A Influência do Coeficiente de Rugosidade nos Fenómenos de Cheias – Bacia Hidrográfica da Ribeira de Machico, Ilha da Madeira, Portugal
Authors: Lousada Sérgio António Neves 
Published: September 2023

Acentuados pelas alterações climáticas regionais e globais, os fenómenos das cheias são eventos cada vez mais recorrentes e devastadores. Casos extremos como os que ocorreram em 2010 e 2013 na Ilha da Madeira corroboram com este indicativo, sendo as regiões mais afetadas as que possuíam maior índice urbanístico e maior impermeabilização do solo, como o concelho de Machico. Portanto, com base no histórico recente de cheias no concelho de Machico e o auxílio de ferramentas de georreferenciação como o ArcGIS, proceder-se-á a análise geomorfológica e hidrológica da bacia hidrográfica da ribeira de Machico, de forma a verificar o caudal expectável para um período de recorrência de 100 anos, de acordo com a Distribuição Probabilística de Gumbel. Posteriormente será analisada a capacidade de escoamento da foz por meio da equação de Manning-Strickler, onde será avaliado o coeficiente de rugosidade mínimo necessário para permitir o escoamento do caudal de ponta de cheia expectável. Por fim, os resultados sugerem que a foz não possui a capacidade de escoar o caudal precipitado, necessitando de alterações no coeficiente de rugosidade do leito.
Prevalence of high-grade HPV types among women in Astana, Kazakhstan (2018-2022)
Authors: Kongrtay Kuralay , Kadrlodinova Nazira , Sultankulova Fatima , Batpanova Aigul , Kim Yevgeniy , Zhumasheva Danagul , Shanazarov Nasrulla , Kamzayeva Nazira 
Published: September 2023

Background: Cervical cancer is a significant public health concern worldwide, and human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of this disease. While there have been some studies on the prevalence of HPV in Kazakhstan, the country faces unique challenges in preventing and treating HPV-related diseases, including limited resources, a lack of awareness about HPV, and cultural attitudes toward sexual health. This research article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of HPV genotype distribution in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the last five years.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed from 2018 to 2022. Study population: Kazakhstani women referring to “Olympus laboratories network” settings for HPV testing age 18-64. AmpliSens® Real-Time PCR kits for HPV genotyping 14 high-risk HPV types (16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68) were performed.
Results: This study revealed the increasing trend in HR-HPV prevalence among women for five sequential year periods. As a result, approximately 43% of women referred to the HPV testing were HR-HPV positive, with the most prevalent type being HPV 16 (20%), followed by HPV types 31, 52, 51.
Conclusion: By examining the latest research on HPV and cervical cancer in Kazakhstan, we hope to contribute to developing effective public health policies and interventions to help reduce these diseases' burden in this country. Furthermore, the database will be established for future large-scale studies after vaccination implementation.
HANSENÍASE NO BRASIL – UMA ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DE 2017 A 2022
Authors: Araújo Rodrigues Júnior Valter , Cavalcante Soares Gabriel José , Fernandes Vieira Aline , Valadares de Oliveira Letícia 
Published: September 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: A hanseníase, também conhecida como lepra, é uma doença crônica, infecciosa e curável, causada pela bactéria Mycobacterium leprae. Esta enfermidade afeta os nervos periféricos, a pele, as mucosas do trato respiratório superior e os olhos, podendo levar a deformidades, perda de sensibilidade e causar danos irreversíveis ao organismo infectado. METODOLOGIA: Estudo epidemiológico descritivo, realizado por meio da coleta de dados anuais referentes ao período entre 2017 até 2022, no Brasil, disponibilizado pelo Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN). RESULTADOS: Foram notificadas 180.359 infecções por Hanseníase sendo homens e pessoas com 40 a 49 os grupos mais acometidos pela doença. O Nordeste foi a região do Brasil com maior número de casos confirmados. CONCLUSÃO: A hanseníase é uma doença negligenciada no Brasil. Para superar esse desafio, é necessário investir em educação, prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento adequados, bem como em ações de combate ao estigma e à discriminação
Palavras-chave: HANSENÍASE. LEPRA. MYCOBACTERIUM
SARS-CoV-2 Cases Reported on International Arriving and Domestic Flights: United States, January 2020–December 2021
Authors: Preston Leigh Ellyn , Rey Araceli , Dumas Simone , Rodriguez Andrea , Gertz Alida M. , Delea Kristin C. , Alvarado-Ramy Francisco , Christensen Deborah L. , Brown Clive , Chen Tai-Ho 
Published: September 2023

Objectives. To describe trends in the number of air travelers categorized as infectious with SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; the virus that causes COVID-19) in the context of total US COVID-19 vaccinations administered, and overall case counts of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States. Methods. We searched the Quarantine Activity Reporting System (QARS) database for travelers with inbound international or domestic air travel, a positive SARS-CoV-2 lab result, and a surveillance categorization of SARS-CoV-2 infection reported during January 2020 to December 2021. Travelers were categorized as infectious during travel if they had arrival dates from 2 days before to 10 days after symptom onset or a positive viral test. Results. We identified 80 715 persons meeting our inclusion criteria; 67 445 persons (83.6%) had at least 1 symptom reported. Of 67 445 symptomatic passengers, 43 884 (65.1%) reported an initial symptom onset date after their flight arrival date. The number of infectious travelers mirrored the overall number of US SARS-CoV-2 cases. Conclusions. Most travelers in the study were asymptomatic during travel, and therefore unknowingly traveled while infectious. During periods of high community transmission, it is important for travelers to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and consider wearing a high-quality mask to decrease the risk of transmission. (Am J Public Health. 2023;113(8):904–908. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307325 )
State-Level History of Overdose Deaths Involving Stimulants in the United States, 1999‒2020
Authors: Kline David , Bunting Amanda M. , Hepler Staci A. , Rivera-Aguirre Ariadne , Krawczyk Noa , Cerda Magdalena 
Published: September 2023

Objectives. To examine the state-level history of US overdose deaths involving stimulants with and without opioids from 1999 to 2020. Methods. We used death certificate data from the National Center for Health Statistics to categorize deaths into 4 groups of interest: cocaine with and without opioids, and psychostimulants with and without opioids. We used a Bayesian multiple change point model to describe the timing and magnitude of changes in overdose death rates involving stimulants for each state and year. Results. There was little change in the death rates of cocaine without opioids. Death rates involving cocaine and opioids sharply increased around 2015, particularly in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We also observed steady increases in deaths involving psychostimulants without opioids just before 2010, particularly in states in the West and South. Deaths involving psychostimulants with opioids increased around 2015 with largest increases concentrated in Appalachian states. Conclusions. There is significant geographic heterogeneity in the co-involvement of stimulants in the US overdose crisis. Results can inform public health efforts to inform state-level overdose efforts such as naloxone distribution. (Am J Public Health. 2023;113(9):991–999. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307337 )
Geographic and Sociodemographic Variations in Prevalence of Mental Health Symptoms Among US Youths, 2022
Authors: Liu Junxiu , Zhou Zhiyang , Cheng Xi , Vangeepuram Nita 
Published: September 2023

Objectives. To assess geographic and sociodemographic variations in prevalence of mental health symptoms among US youths. Methods. We analyzed data from the Household Pulse Survey, phases 3.5 and 3.6, between June 1 and November 14, 2022. The sample included 103 296 households with an estimated 190 017 youths younger than 18 years. We defined mental health symptoms based on parental responses and estimated prevalence by state and subgroups, including race/ethnicity, parental education, household income, housing tenure, household food sufficiency, and health insurance coverage. All analyses incorporated sampling weight. Results. An estimated 34.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 33.7%, 35.3%) of youths had parent-reported mental health symptoms. The prevalence of symptoms varied across states, ranging from 27.9% (95% CI = 23.8%, 32.0%) in Florida to 46.4% (95% CI = 41.9%, 50.9%) in New Hampshire. We observed variations by subgroup, with youths in households that did not pay rent reporting a prevalence of 43.8% (95% CI = 39.3%, 48.4%) and those experiencing food insufficiency reporting a prevalence of 56.0% (95% CI = 50.9%, 61.2%). Conclusions. There is an urgent need for attention to mental health challenges among youths, taking into account geographic and sociodemographic variations. (Am J Public Health. 2023;113(10):1116–1119. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307355 )
Evaluation of Polymers as a Strategy to Reduce Asphaltene Adsorption on Rock Surface
Authors: Mohammed Isah , Al-Shehri Dhafer , Mahmoud Mohamed , Sultan Abdullah S. , Kamal Muhammad Shahzad , Alade Olalekan , Elsayed Mahmoud , Adebayo Abdulrauf R. , Patil Shirish 
Published: September 2023

Summary
One of the most extensively studied flow assurance issues in the petroleum industry is the precipitation and deposition of asphaltenes. This is in part because of the molecular structure’s intricacy and the interconnected factors that influence and regulate its activity. The injection of inhibitors and dispersants, which affects the economics of crude oil production, is now the most successful strategy for preventing asphaltene problems. Throughout the crude oil supply chain, from the reservoir through the tubing and refinery systems, asphaltene is a concern. However, the area closest to the wellbore, where the highest pressure drop is seen, is the most prone to asphaltene adsorption and deposition. Thus, the goal of this study is to investigate the use of sacrificial fluids to reduce asphaltene adsorption and deposition around the wellbore. To prevent asphaltene from interacting with the rock surface and shifting the asphaltene problem into tubing, where its impact on wettability is low, polymers with functional capabilities are investigated.
The performance test (adsorption inhibition capacity), binding energy analysis, adsorption experiments (adsorption affinity, configuration, and mechanism), and fluid characterization (salinity tolerance, surface energy, and interfacial tension) of the selected novel fluids for asphaltene adsorption mitigation are presented. The investigation of ion-specific rock-fluid interactions offers great potential in the search for an effective answer to the asphaltene problem, according to the results. This was proved by the fluid levels of binding energy to carbonate rock samples and their capacity to prevent interactions between asphaltene molecules and the rock surface. These findings provide a fresh perspective on the creation of an economic strategy to deal with asphaltene issues and their effects. This study is the first to investigate a long-term fix for wettability changes caused by asphaltene adsorption on rock minerals. The findings revealed that an optimal concentration exists for the polymers under study, at which the asphaltene interaction is mitigated. More so, surface energy evaluation is observed to be a critical tool that can help to screen polymers for this application. Furthermore, the method of implementation, which could be either squeeze operation or continuous injection, is critical to the success of the remediation.
A Hybrid Analytical and Data-Driven Approach for Improved Prediction of Recovery Performance in Tight Oil Reservoirs
Authors: Moussa Tamer , Dehghanpour Hassan 
Published: September 2023

Summary
The heterogeneity of tight reservoirs, along with their complex geologic characteristics and the diverse completion practices used, presents challenges in developing accurate models to forecast the productivity for multifractured horizontal wells (MFHWs) completed in these reservoirs. This paper introduces a new early-time diagnostic tool that leverages early-time two-phase flowback data to forecast long-term productivity and evaluate completion efficiency. To achieve this, two novel models were developed. The first model, the water/oil-ratio model (WORM), uses a hybrid analytical and data-driven approach to describe the observed log-linear relationship between water/oil ratio (WOR) and load recovery (amount of fracturing water produced back after hydraulic fracturing operations) as an analogy to the log-linear relationship between the water/oil relative permeability ratio and water saturation. Next, a neural network is used to couple WORM parameters with key petrophysical properties to analyze the impact of fracture and formation properties on WOR performance, predict WOR as a function of load recovery, forecast ultimate load recovery, and estimate effective fracture volume and initial water saturation in fracture. The second model, the cumulative oil production model (COPM), is a data-driven model that predicts oil production as a function of load recovery during the matrix-dominated flow regime.
The application of WORM and COPM on Niobrara and Codell formation wells showed that Codell wells generally exhibit better load recovery and larger effective fracture volume compared with Niobrara wells, but both formations exhibit similar oil recovery performance, indicating independent flow regimes within the effective fractures. The effective fracture volume estimated by WORM was validated against the estimated volume from recorded microseismic events. The results also showed that using the same completion practice to achieve a similar effective fracture volume in child wells does not necessarily lead to similar oil productivity. This paper introduces a holistic workflow that links early two-phase flowback data with well productivity and completion efficiency and is anticipated to aid petroleum engineers in optimizing hydraulic fracturing operations.
Pore-Scale Investigation of Decomposition-Methods-Dependent Fluid Flow Properties in Hydrate-Bearing Sediments
Authors: Bian Hang , Qin Xuwen , Wang Zhiyuan , Luo Wanjing , Lu Cheng , Zhou Yingfang 
Published: September 2023

SummaryDepressurization (PD) and thermal stimulation (TS) are the primary methods for producing gas from natural gas hydrate (NGH) sediments. Fluid flow properties of the hydrate sediment, such as permeability, are fundamental parameters for simulating both processes. Most of the existing formulated permeability models are based on the numerical or experimental investigation of hydrate morphology evolution without considering the decomposition methods. In this study, we investigate the hydrate-decomposition-methods (PD and TS processes)-dependent fluid flow properties of hydrate sediments, which is achieved by microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) scanning of hydrate morphology evolution during PD- and TS-induced decomposition, as well as pore-scale modeling of fluid flow in the extracted 3D fluid-rock-hydrate images.We find that the decomposition behavior during TS is much more complicated than that during PD. The retardation zone in the PD sample increases the heterogeneity of the pore structure, while the secondary hydrates generated during TS cause even more heterogeneity in the pore space. The better facilitation of the TS method on hydrate split is favorable for the continuity of the gas phase. The pore-scale fluid flow simulation shows that the modified Kozeny-Carman (K-C) model is the best to describe the evolution of the normalized permeability with hydrate saturation during PD. However, a single model is not sufficient to describe the normalized permeability during TS decomposition due to the stronger heterogeneous porous structure reformed by the local accumulation of secondary hydrates. The two-phase flow capability is best at the initial stage of PD decomposition, while the two-phase flow region becomes wider as TS decomposition progresses. These results provide significant references for the simulation of the natural hydrate extraction process using different decomposition methods.
Mechanisms of mRNA processing defects in inherited THOC6 intellectual disability syndrome
Authors: Werren Elizabeth , LaForce Geneva , Srivast Anshika , Perillo Delia , Johnson Katherine , Berger Brandon , Regan Samantha , Pfennig Christian , Baris Safa , de Munnik Sonja , Pfundt Rolph , Hebbar Malavika , Heredia Raul Jimenez , Karakoc-Aydiner Elif , Ozen Ahmet , Dmytrus Jasmin , Krolo Ana , Corning Ken , Prijoles Eloise , Louie Raymond , Lebel Robert , Le Thuy-Linh , Amiel Jeanne , Gordon Christopher , Boztug Kaan , Girisha Katta , Shukla Anju , Bielas Stephanie , Schaffer Ashleigh 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
THOC6 is the genetic basis of autosomal recessive THOC6 Intellectual Disability Syndrome (TIDS). THOC6 facilitates the formation of the Transcription Export complex (TREX) tetramer, composed of four THO monomers. The TREX tetramer supports mammalian mRNA processing that is distinct from yeast TREX dimer functions. Human and mouse TIDS model systems allow novel THOC6-dependent TREX tetramer functions to be investigated. Biallelic loss-of-functon(LOF) THOC6 variants do not influence the expression and localization of TREX members in human cells, but our data suggests reduced binding affinity of ALYREF. Impairment of TREX nuclear export functions were not detected in cells with biallelic THOC6 LOF. Instead, mRNA mis-splicing was observed in human and mouse neural tissue, revealing novel insights into THOC6-mediated TREX coordination of mRNA processing. We demonstrate that THOC6 is required for regulation of key signaling pathways in human corticogenesis that dictate the transition from proliferative to neurogenic divisions that may inform TIDS neuropathology.