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Mid-Atlantic Regional Climate Impacts Summary and Outlook: Spring 2021

This climate summary aims to inform Mid-Atlantic policymakers and practitioners about spring 2021, regional climate trends, and the upcoming summer season. A tool shows flooding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania under historic and future climate.

Jun 21, 2021

Jordan R. Fischbach, Michelle E. Miro, Krista Romita Grocholski, Jessica Spaccio, Samantha Borisoff, Arthur T. DeGaetano
Report

Small Businesses, Criminal Histories, and the Paycheck Protection Program

In this report, researchers estimate how many small businesses have owners with criminal history records and how many businesses were potentially affected by Paycheck Protection Program restrictions on applicants with felony records.

Jun 21, 2021

Shawn D. Bushway, Dulani Woods, Denis Agniel, David M. Adamson
Multimedia

Exiting Extremism: What Binds People to Extremist Groups and How Organizations Help Them Leave

This one-hour webinar explores the forces that pull individuals to extremist groups, the binds that keep them connected, and why leaving can be so challenging.

Jun 18, 2021

Anita Chandra, Brian Michael Jenkins, Ryan Andrew Brown, Alina I. Palimaru, Amarnath Amarasingam, Myrieme Churchill, Chris Buckley, Jeff Schoep
Report

Organizational Characteristics Associated with Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army

Researchers extended previous analyses that produced estimates of sexual assault and harassment risk across installations and commands. The extended analyses showed variation in risk of sexual assault and sexual harassment across groups of soldiers.

Jun 18, 2021

Miriam Matthews, Andrew R. Morral, Terry L. Schell, Matthew Cefalu, Joshua Snoke, R. J. Briggs
Research Brief

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army: Where Cases are Highest and Why

This research summarizes estimates of sexual assault risk and sexual harassment risk across U.S. Army installations and command, showing variation in these risks across groups of soldiers.

Jun 18, 2021

Miriam Matthews, Andrew R. Morral, Terry L. Schell, Matthew Cefalu, Joshua Snoke, R. J. Briggs
Journal Article

B-cell Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment: How Do Participants of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) Therapy Research Studies Compare With Patients in the US Population?

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T-cell therapy appears to be a promising treatment for B-cell and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. CAR-T therapy effectiveness in the general population of patients may differ from effectiveness demonstrated in trials.

Jun 17, 2021

Andrea Richardson, Eric Apaydin, Sangita M. Baxi, Jerry Vockley, Goke Akinniranye, Jody Larkin, Aneesa Motala, Susanne Hempel
Report

A Strong Ally Stretched Thin: An Overview of France's Defense Capabilities from a Burdensharing Perspective

In this report, researchers examine the role that the French military might play as a coalition partner in a hypothetical high-intensity conventional conflict in Europe.

Jun 16, 2021

Stephanie Pezard, Michael Shurkin, David Ochmanek
Journal Article

Opportunities to Address Health Disparities in Performance-Based Accountability and Payment Programs

The authors propose four steps to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in Medicare-based quality-incentive programs in the United States.

Jun 16, 2021

Cheryl L. Damberg, Marc N. Elliott
Report

Securing Gains in Fragile States: Using U.S. Leverage in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Beyond

This report evaluates U.S. options for stabilizing conflict-affected states by incentivizing governance reforms through military and development assistance in the context of U.S. military interventions.

Jun 15, 2021

Stephen Watts, Jeffrey Martini, Jason H. Campbell, Mark Toukan, Inhyok Kwon
Report

Improving the Availability and Affordability of Pandemic Risk Insurance: Projected Performance of Proposed Programs

This report evaluates and models proposals for an insurance-based program to provide businesses with resources to maintain payroll and benefits and cover ongoing operating expenses during a pandemic.

Jun 15, 2021

Lloyd Dixon, Jamie Morikawa
Report

Russia's Global Interests and Actions: Growing Reach to Match Rejuvenated Capabilities

This perspective informs the subject of Russia's global ambitions and actions—its key interests and objectives and its foreign policy approaches to pursuing or protecting them.

Jun 15, 2021

Bruce McClintock, Jeffrey W. Hornung, Katherine Costello
Report

Using U.S. Leverage to Limit Instability in Fragile States: Executive Summary

This report evaluates U.S. options for stabilizing conflict-affected states by incentivizing governance reforms through military and development assistance in the context of U.S. military interventions.

Jun 15, 2021

Stephen Watts, Jeffrey Martini, Jason H. Campbell, Mark Toukan, Inhyok Kwon
Report

Measuring Strategic Readiness: Identifying Metrics for Core Dimensions

The authors explore a more expansive approach to readiness assessments that goes beyond the narrow lens of operational readiness and considers a broader set of dimensions that could affect readiness outcomes.

Jun 14, 2021

Bradley Martin, Michael E. Linick, Laura Fraade-Blanar, Jacqueline Gardner Burns, Christy Foran, Krista Romita Grocholski, Katherine C. Hastings, Sydney Jean Litterer, Kristin F. Lynch, Jared Mondschein
Report

Job-Related Stress Threatens the Teacher Supply: Key Findings from the 2021 State of the U.S. Teacher Survey

The authors explore the state of teacher well-being in the United States, describing job-related stressors that teachers faced during the pandemic and the working conditions of teachers who were considering leaving their jobs because of the pandemic.

Jun 14, 2021

Elizabeth D. Steiner, Ashley Woo
Report

Adapting to Adversity amid a Global Pandemic: Stakeholder Insights About Progress and Next Steps for Taking Integrative Action to Build Resilient Systems

In 2020, the global pandemic and ongoing chronic stressors caused multiple shocks in the United States. The authors describe recommendations to advance an integrative resilience research and practice agenda based on recent stakeholder experiences.

Jun 11, 2021

Joie D. Acosta, Anita Chandra, Jaime Madrigano
Report

Assessing the Value of Intelligence Collected by U.S. Air Force Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Platforms

This report presents an approach to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) assessments that seeks to articulate the costs and benefits of U.S. Air Force airborne ISR in specific operational contexts.

Jun 11, 2021

Abbie Tingstad, Dahlia Anne Goldfeld, Lance Menthe, Robert A. Guffey, Zachary Haldeman, Krista S. Langeland, Amado Cordova, Elizabeth M. Waina, Balys Gintautas
Journal Article

Bomber Strike Packages with Chinese Characteristics

This book chapter traces the development of China's bomber strike packages and assesses how these flights support operational training for Chinese air force wartime missions.

Jun 10, 2021

Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga
Journal Article

Concentration of Patient Care Among Buprenorphine-Prescribing Clinicians in the U.S.

Drawing on national retail pharmacy data, researchers identified and categorized clinicians who prescribed buprenorphine for OUD at least once between January 2017 and December 2018.

Jun 10, 2021

Bradley D. Stein, Brendan Saloner, Megan S. Schuler, Jill Gurvey, Mark J. Sorbero, Adam J Gordon
Journal Article

Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Children: A Focus on Social Inclusion and Children from Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Backgrounds

This research note summarises the existing evidence on the benefits of extracurricular activities, how they can be used to support social inclusion, and how access for disadvantaged children can be improved.

Jun 9, 2021

William D. Phillips, Eliane Dufresne, Simon Larmour, Elena Rosa Brown
Journal Article

The Relationship Between Quality of Housing and Quality of Life: Evidence from Permanent Supportive Housing

This study describes a PSH program administered by a Medicaid managed care plan, serving individuals experiencing homelessness with complex medical histories, and outlines participants' perceptions on the relationship between quality of housing and QOL.

Jun 9, 2021

Alina I. Palimaru, Ryan K. McBain, Keisha McDonald, Priya Batra, Sarah B. Hunter

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