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Phasing Out Fossil Fuels: Determinants of Production Cuts and Implications for an International Agreement
Authors: Lujala Päivi , Le Billon Philippe , Gaulin Nicolas 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Fossil fuel producers have a major role to play in curbing greenhouse gas emissions through supply-side initiatives. Yet, no study has systematically assessed the determinants of efforts to constrain fossil fuel production for climate purposes. To contribute to climate change mitigation efforts, this article develops a conceptual framework for factors potentially affecting country-level initiatives to keep fossil fuels in the ground. Using data for 124 countries with fossil fuel reserves for 2006–2019 and multivariate Poisson regression analysis, we identify factors influencing the use of such constraints by national governments. Results show that although dependence on fossil fuel rents reduces the likelihood of constraint measures, the size of fossil fuel reserves or production does not impact it. Richer countries are also more likely to use constraints. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries membership constitutes a barrier to having moratoria on fossil fuel extraction. These results can help identify potential members for new fossil fuel supply-side initiatives and coalitions.
Moisture Source for the Precipitation of Tropical Cyclones over the Pacific Ocean through a Lagrangian Approach
Authors: Pérez-Alarcón Albenis , Sorí Rogert , Fernández-Alvarez José C. , Nieto Raquel , Gimeno Luis 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Tropical cyclones (TCs) are an important component of the hydrological cycle at tropical latitudes. In this study, we investigated the origin of precipitation associated with TCs formed from 1980 to 2018 over the Pacific Ocean in three subbasins: the western North Pacific Ocean (WNP), central and east Pacific Ocean (NEPAC), and South Pacific Ocean (SPO) basins. The analysis was performed throughout the TC lifetime during genesis, when they reached the lifetime maximum intensity (LMI), and the dissipation stage. The backward trajectories of all precipitant atmospheric parcels residing over the TC locations from the global outputs of the Lagrangian Flexible Particle (FLEXPART) dispersion model fed by the ERA-Interim dataset were used to identify moisture sources. The South and East China Seas and the western tropical North Pacific Ocean were identified as the principal moisture sources in the WNP basin, while the atmospheric moisture that precipitated mainly came from the eastern tropical North and South Pacific Ocean in the NEPAC basin, followed by the Caribbean Sea. Meanwhile, the Coral Sea, western tropical South Pacific Ocean, and northern Australia are the origins of the moisture in the SPO. The mean moisture uptake per TC was higher during the hurricane category than during any other stage in each basin.
Effects of Soil Thermal Conductivity on Rainy Season Precipitation in Northern China
Authors: Ren Yulong , Yue Ping , Zhang Qiang , Wang Jingsong , Yang Jinghu , Lu Yaling , Fu Zhao 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Parameterization schemes such as soil thermal conductivity (STC) have an important impact on precipitation simulation. The precipitation in the rainy season (April–September) is the main factor affecting aridification in northern China. However, it is unclear how STC affects precipitation simulation during the rainy season. In this study, comparative experiments were conducted using the regional climate model RegCM4.6 coupled with the third-generation land surface model NCAR CLM4.5 to assess the effect of the Johansen and Lu–Ren STC schemes on precipitation. The results show that the STC had a significant effect on the simulation of rainy season precipitation and its variation in northern China. The precipitation variation characteristics simulated by the Lu–Ren scheme were closer than that of the Johansen scheme to the observation. The difference in land surface temperatures (LSTs) simulated by the two STC schemes could be a major cause of the sensitivity in the simulated precipitation. When the local LST increases by 1 K, precipitation decreases by 5–30 mm in most areas of northern China. The numerical experiments revealed that the rise of LST increases the longwave radiation, reduces the surface net radiation, and causes the redistribution of sensible and latent heat flux, forming local water vapor and thermal conditions that are not conducive to precipitation. Moreover, the difference of LST significantly changes the 500-hPa large-scale circulation field, the 700-hPa vapor transportation, and its divergence. The combined action of local heat, water vapor, and large-scale circulation factors reduces the precipitation in the rainy season. On the other side, the variation of the East Asia summer monsoon (EASM) affects the soil water content. In addition, a new STC scheme was added to NCAR CLM4.5, promoting the development of this land surface model.
History and Development of the USAF Agriculture Meteorology Modeling System and Resulting USAF–NASA Strategic Partnership
Authors: Eylander John , Kumar Sujay , Peters-Lidard Christa , Lewiston Ted , Franks Christopher , Wegiel Jerry 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The USAF Weather (AFW) supports a number of military and U.S. government agencies by providing authoritative weather analysis and forecast products for any location globally, including soil moisture analyses. The long history of supporting soil moisture products and partnering with other U.S. government agencies led to the partnering between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, resulting in a merger of those organizations’ modeling systems, collaborative development of the Land Information System (LIS), and operational fielding of the system within the USAF 557th Weather Wing [557 WW; formerly, Headquarters Air Force Weather Agency (HQ AFWA)]. In 2009, the USAF implemented the NASA LIS and later made it the primary software system to generate global soil hydrology and energy budget products. The implementation of LIS delivered a significant upgrade over the existing Land Data Assimilation System (LDAS) the USAF operated, the Agriculture Meteorology (AGRMET) system. Implementation enabled the rapid integration of new LDAS technology into USAF operations, and led to a long-term NASA–USAF partnership resulting in continued development, integration, and implementation of new LIS capabilities. This paper documents both the history of the USAF Weather organization capabilities enabling the generation of soil moisture and other land surface analysis products, and describes the USAF–NASA partnership leading to the development of the merged LIS-AGRMET system. The article also presents a successful example of a mutually beneficial partnership that has enabled cutting-edge land analysis capabilities at the USAF, while transitioning NASA software and satellite data into USAF operations.
The Iterative College Choice Process of Students with Disabilities: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Bettencourt Genia M. , Wells Ryan S. , Abbott Jordan A. 
Published: October 2022

Background: Although students with disabilities are enrolling in higher education in larger numbers than ever before, they are still underrepresented in colleges and universities, particularly among four-year institutions. College choice has been explored across multiple facets, but limited research has examined the college choice processes of students with disabilities. Research Questions: (1) What factors are most influential to the successful college choice processes of students with disabilities? (2) To what extent are these factors different from those that influence the choice processes of students without disabilities? (3) How do students describe the influence of key factors on their college choice process? (4) How does the college choice process for students with disabilities vary across institutional types? Setting: This research took place at three public institutions in the state of Massachusetts, one public research university (Research University [RU]) and two regional comprehensive universities (City State University [CSU], Suburban State University [SSU]). Research Design: We utilized a convergent mixed methods study composed of survey research and qualitative interviews. Participants: For the quantitative survey, we recruited students with and students without disabilities by sending invitations to a random sample of 30% of students at RU and all students at CSU and SSU. A total of 1,981 students completed the survey. For the qualitative interviews, we recruited students via a targeted email invitation sent through the disability services office on each campus, resulting in 27 participants. Data Collection and Analysis: Data were collected through a quantitative survey and a qualitative interview. The survey took approximately 15 minutes and took place over Qualtrics; data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and chi-squared tests. Qualitative data were collected through 60- to 90-minute semistructured interviews and were analyzed through deductive and inductive coding. Conclusions and Recommendations: Our findings revealed that although students with disabilities considered the same factors as their peers without disabilities, they faced additional considerations related to the quality of disability services and accessibility of the campus. We also found that although factors such as family, school, and distance had similar influence across students with disabilities, subtle distinctions emerged in how students approached these categories when they chose a research university versus a regional comprehensive institution. We concluded with recommendations for further research into how disability and institutional type shape college choice and for practices to help students with disabilities in their college search and choice processes.
The Validity of Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in Patients With Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Ramadhan Mouhammed , Schrag Anette ,   and the CLaSP Consortium
Published: October 2022

Objective To examine the validity of health-related quality of life (Hr-QoL) measures in patients with late-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods We analysed data from patients with late-stage PD and their carers who were assessed with a range of clinical measures and the EQ-5D-3 L. The DEMQOL-Proxy was completed for 157 patients with a diagnosis of dementia and the PDQ-8 by 401 patients without dementia. Convergent validity was assessed using correlations with measures of Parkinson’s severity, independence and cognitive function, and construct validity using correlations with patients’ own EQ-5D-3 L scores. In addition, we assessed divergent validity using correlations with carers’ own EQ-5D index, EQ-VAS and Zarit caregiver burden scores. Results In patients without dementia, both the PDQ-8 and EQ-5D-3 L correlated with measures of disease severity, dependence and carer burden scores, and PDQ-8 scores moderately with EQ-5D-3 L and EQ-5D-3 L VAS scores. In patients with dementia, EQ-5D-3 L scores correlated with disease severity, cognition and dependence scores, but DEMQOL-Proxy scores were moderately associated only with patients’ dependence and carers’ own EQ-5D-3 L scores but not patients’ disease severity, EQ-5D-3 L or cognitive scores. Conclusions The PDQ-8 and EQ-5D-3 L have adequate validity in late stage PD without dementia, but in those with PD and dementia the EQ-5D-3 L may be preferable to the DEMQOL-Proxy.
Association Between ADHD and COVID-19 Infection and Clinical Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study From Electronic Medical Records
Authors: Heslin Kathleen P. , Haruna Aminat , George Regina A. , Chen Shiyu , Nobel Ishak , Anderson Kathryn B. , Faraone Stephen V. , Zhang-James Yanli 
Published: October 2022

Objective: Though psychiatric illnesses have been associated with increased COVID-19 infection risk, limited information exists about the relationship between ADHD and COVID-19. Methods: Using the TriNetX COVID-19 Research Network, we examined the impact of ADHD diagnosis and treatment on COVID-19 infection rates and outcomes. Results: ADHD patients had greater risk of COVID-19 (risk ratio (RR) 1.11, 95% CI [1.09, 1.12]). Increased risk was higher in females than males, and highest among Asian and Black patients. Within 60 days after COVID-19 diagnosis, ADHD patients had lower rates of hospitalization (RR 0.91, 95% CI [0.86, 0.96]) and mechanical ventilation (RR 0.69, 95% CI [0.58, 0.83]), and a nonsignificant reduced death rate (RR 0.65, 95% CI [0.42, 1.02]). Patients who recently received ADHD medication had higher rates of COVID-19 (RR 1.13; 95% CI [1.10, 1.15]). Conclusion: ADHD poses increased risk for COVID-19, but may reduce risk of severe outcomes. ADHD medications modestly impacted COVID-19 risk.
Mental health of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and coping style
Authors: Evers Kris , Gijbels Eef , Maljaars Jarymke , Rumball Freya , Spain Debbie , Happé Francesca , Noens Ilse 
Published: October 2022

Autistic individuals are at particular risk of experiencing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet little is known about personal characteristics that may underlie this vulnerability. This longitudinal questionnaire study with 149 autistic and 147 non-autistic adults investigated the association between perceived stress and anxiety and depressive symptoms, measured 4 months later. In addition, the moderating impact of intolerance of uncertainty and coping styles on this association was examined. Confirming previous studies, autistic adults reported poorer mental health than non-autistic individuals. Results demonstrated similar moderation models across individuals with versus without autism. Perceived stress at timepoint 1 was associated with anxiety and depression at timepoint 2. Across both participant groups, individuals with maladaptive coping strategies and higher levels of intolerance of uncertainty at timepoint 1 showed more internalizing symptoms at timepoint 2. The findings demonstrate the burden of the pandemic on the mental health of autistic adults, especially on those with high levels of perceived stress, maladaptive coping strategies, or intolerance of uncertainty. Interventions to support autistic adults during and after the pandemic might involve providing psychoeducation about the impact of stress, coping, and intolerance of uncertainty on internalizing symptoms, and teaching more adaptive ways to cope with difficult circumstances. Lay abstract More and more research shows us that autistic individuals are at risk of experiencing mental health problems in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about why this is the case. At two timepoints during the pandemic, we asked 149 autistic and 147 non-autistic adults about feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress, and about characteristics that may explain why some (autistic) people have a larger chance of developing anxiety and depression during this pandemic. In our study, autistic adults experienced more anxiety and depression than non-autistic adults. Across autistic and non-autistic individuals, the people who experienced more stress at timepoint 1 experienced more anxiety and depression 4 months later. This was especially the case for those individuals who use maladaptive coping styles, such as denial or venting, and for those who have difficulties dealing with uncertain situations. Our findings show the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of autistic adults. Interventions to support autistic adults during and after the pandemic are needed, and they may want to focus on the negative impact of stress and teach autistic (and non-autistic) adults more adaptive ways to cope with stressful circumstances.
Recurrent Hemorrhage from a Small Aneurysm of the Inferior Gluteal Artery
Authors: Root John A. , Giustra Peter E. , Eddy Robert H. 
Published: October 2022

Aneurysm of the gluteal artery is uncommon and may develop insidiously without recognized trauma. Pain and swelling in the buttock accompanied by signs of blood loss should lead to angiography to demonstrate the size and location of the aneurysm. Large lesions are to be resected only after provision for iliac or gluteal artery control. We have demonstrated, however, that a small peripheral lesion may be approached directly with excellent results. Aneurysm of a gluteal artery usually presents as a sizable pulsating mass in the buttock. Blunt or penetrating trauma has been sited as a cause but frequently the lesion develops insidiously without recognized injury. Several reports describe fatal or near fatal outcome while treating a pulsating mass of the buttock because of the diagnosis of gluteal artery aneurysm was not considered prior to incision. Our case seems worthy of reporting because of the small size of the aneurysm and the defiant though logical clinical presentation and progression. The aneurysm originated in a small peripheral branch of the inferior gluteal artery, developed insidiously without recognized trauma, and was diagnosed by angiography only after the patient had four distinct episodes of hemorrhage into the buttock. Successful treatment was accomplished without initial retroperitoneal control of the internal iliac artery or its major branches.
Clinical Case Reports
Authors: Rothman Donald , Kendall Allen B. 
Published: October 2022

As more cases of perianeurysmal retroperitoneal fibrosis causing ureteral entrapment are reported in the urological literature, it becomes evident that preoperative evaluation of the urological tract is extremely cogent not only to evaluate renal function, anatomy and distortion but also to decide whether ureterolysis need be added to the vascular surgical procedure. Recently Friedel, Smith and Herman added a tenth case of perianeurysmal fibrosis to the world urological literature. Nearly simultaneously we were treating a patient with an abdominal aneurysm and mid-ureteral entrapment and would therefore like to add our case from the vascular surgeon's viewpoint.
Autologous conditioned serum for chronic pain in patients with osteoarthritis: A feasibility observational study
Authors: Ippolito Mariachiara , Spurio Giulia , Compagno Viviana , Rizzo Alessandra , Di Simone Marta , Corsale Anna Maria , Mazzola Giuseppina , Giarratano Antonino , Meraviglia Serena , Cortegiani Andrea , Alongi Antonietta 
Published: October 2022

Background Autologous conditioned serum is a product of blood origin, with fragmented evidence of therapeutic properties in osteoarthritis chronic pain. This pilot observational prospective study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a treatment with conditional autologous serum (ACS) in patients with severe chronic pain and grade I-III osteoarthritis and to describe its cytokine content. Methods We prospectively collected data on consecutive patients affected by osteoarthritis grade I to III and treated with four weekly injections of ACS at our outpatient pain service. The primary outcome was pain intensity, measured with the visual analogic scale (VAS). Additional outcomes were symptoms evaluated using joint district-specific scales. The study also evaluated concentrations of 48 cytokines and chemokines involved in the balance pro-inflammation/anti-inflammation and tissue repair in the ACS. Results We included 26 patients, mostly female (65.4%), with a median age of 63.5 years [IQR 58.25–73]. A median reduction of VAS of −3 cm [−5; −1.25] was observed 6 months after the first injection of ACS. The analysis showed a statistically significant difference between the values of VAS ( p < .01; X2 = 69.6; df = 6, N = 26) at the different time points. No adverse events were observed or reported by patients during the entire study period. Conclusions Conditional autologous serum may be a feasible option for patients with chronic pain due to grade I-III osteoarthritis refractory to other treatments. These preliminary findings should be confirmed in studies with adequate design.
Quantitative spinal cord MRI and sexual dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
Authors: Seyman Estelle , Kim David , Bharatha Aditya , Casserly Courtney , Krysko Kristen , Chantal Roy-Hewitson , Alcaide-Leon Paula , Suthiphosuwan Suradech , Oh Jiwon 
Published: October 2022

Background Sexual dysfunction (SD) is frequently reported in multiple sclerosis (MS) and is likely related to MS-related damage to the spinal cord (SC). Objective To assess associations between SD and quantitative MRI measures in people with MS (pwMS). Methods This pilot study included 17 pwMS with SD who completed questionnaires assessing SD, mood, and fatigue. All participants underwent brain, cervical, and thoracic SC-MRI at 3T. Quantitative brain and SC-MRI measures, including brain/SC atrophy, SC lesion count, diffusion-tensor imaging (DTI) indices (fractional anisotropy [FA], mean, perpendicular, parallel diffusivity [MD, λ⊥, λ||]) and magnetization-transfer ratio (MTR) were obtained. Associations between quantitative MRI measures and SD were assessed while controlling for the extent of mood and fatigue symptomatology. Results Subjects were a mean age of 46.9 years and 29% female. All subjects had self-reported SD (MSISQ-19 = 40.7, SQoL: 55.9) and 65% had a concurrent psychiatric diagnosis. When correlations between SD severity were assessed with individual brain and SC-MRI measures while controlling for psychiatric symptomatology, no associations were found. The only variables showing independent associations with SD were anxiety ( p = 0.03), depression ( p = 0.05), and fatigue ( p = 0.04). Conclusion We found no correlations between quantitative MRI measures in the brain and SC and severity of SD in pwMS, but psychiatric symptomatology and fatigue severity demonstrated relationships with SD. The multifactorial nature of SD in pwMS mandates a multidisciplinary approach.
Compliance Burden and Tax Gap Among Micro and Small Businesses: Evidence From Ghana
Authors: Peprah James Atta , Andoh Francis Kwaw , Avorkpo Eric Atsu , Dafor Kwabena Nkansah , Afful Benedict , Obeng Camara Kwasi 
Published: October 2022

The question of how much of the potential tax revenue is actually obtained remains very critical in Ghana’s efforts to improve domestic revenue mobilization. This paper computes and examines tax gap and compliance burden among micro and small businesses which constitute more than 90% of Ghana’s informal economy. Using data on 485 businesses in Ghana, the study finds that while some businesses underpay their taxes, surprisingly others actually pay more than expected. The average tax gap is computed to be about GHC 109.2 (US$19.2). Small businesses are associated with a higher tax gap of 24.9% compared to their micro counterparts. Moreover, we find that as compliance burden increases, the tax gap also increases, albeit significant variation in the effect of compliance burden on tax gap across regions and different tax handles. JEL Classification: H25, H26, H27, H32