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Sep 13, 2024

Cover: Interdisciplinary Review of Demonic Possession Between 1890 and 2023

Interdisciplinary Review of Demonic Possession Between 1890 and 2023: A Compendium of Scientific Cases

A systematic review of possession experiences in published peer-reviewed scientific literature finds no evidence for extraordinary causation but also supports potential benefits from exorcism in specific contexts across many different religions.

Sep 13, 2024

Assessing the Dynamics of PrEP Adoption in a National-Scale Physician Network

Through social network analysis, we measure low social thresholds for physicians to adopt prescribing prophylaxis against HIV infection, which are consistent with the hypothesis that slow PrEP adoption is a result of lack of knowledge.

Sep 13, 2024

COVID-19 School Closures Were Associated With A Decline In Employment For Female Nurses With Young Children

This study combined labor-force participation data with measures of school closures to examine the association between local school closures and labor supply among female nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 13, 2024

Archstone Foundation Action Framework

Archstone Foundation partnered with RAND to develop an interactive online Action Framework that provides a detailed picture of the current health and well-being of older adults in California to inform funders, policymakers, and advocates.

Sep 13, 2024

Incorporating Equity and Social Dimension Into Community Climate Adaptation Planning and Watershed Management: A Review of the Literature and Resources

This literature and case study review summarizes information on integrating equity considerations into watershed management, including dimensions and definitions of equity; water management functions; and existing data, tools, guidance documents.

Sep 13, 2024

Cover: Insights on U.S. Ally and Partner Views of Strategic Competition

Insights on U.S. Ally and Partner Views of Strategic Competition: Implications for the Department of the Air Force

The authors assess trends in how U.S. allies and partners view the evolving competition with China and Russia and identify opportunities that the United States and the Department of the Air Force can leverage for cooperation and coalition-building.

Sep 12, 2024

Evaluating Natural Monopoly Conditions in the AI Foundation Model Market

The authors examined the economic and production attributes of pre-trained artificial intelligence foundation models to answer a single question: Does the market for foundation models have the characteristics of a natural monopoly?

Sep 11, 2024

The Future of International Scientific Assessments of AI's Risks

Managing risks from AI will require international coordination among many actors. This report considers ways stakeholders can promote scientific consensus about AI risks by building on efforts begun at the 2023 AI Safety Summit.

Sep 11, 2024

Cover: Emotional and Behavioral Problem Profiles of Preteens With Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors

Emotional and Behavioral Problem Profiles of Preteens With Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: A Multicultural Study

In this study we identified empirically derived emotional and behavioral problem profiles of preteens with self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, and determine how these profiles differ by age, gender, and society.

Sep 11, 2024

Nursing Home Certificate of Need Moratoria During the COVID-19 Pandemic Had Little Impact on Access

During COVID-19, several states paused Certificate of Need laws to increase health care supply. This study found little evidence that these laws led to more nursing home beds, suggesting CON deregulation was ineffective in addressing supply issues.

Sep 11, 2024

Cover: Preparing the Force for Data-Centric Warfighting

Preparing the Force for Data-Centric Warfighting: A Summary of the Research

The authors highlight information-sharing challenges and explore near-term and nonmateriel courses of action that the U.S. Air Force could take to better prepare the force for information-sharing at speed and at scale in the European theater.

Sep 11, 2024

Cover: Using Data Governance and Data Management in Law Enforcement

Using Data Governance and Data Management in Law Enforcement: Building a Research Agenda That Includes Strategy, Implementation, and Needs for Innovation

Deficiencies in the quality and interoperability of law enforcement data hamper law enforcement decisionmaking and operations. In this report, subject-matter experts discuss how data governance and data management can address these issues.

Is the Market for AI Foundation Models a Natural Monopoly?

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Climate Change and Critical Infrastructure: Assessing the Risks and Identifying Mitigation Strategies

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Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Assessing and Articulating the Wider Benefits of Research

Improving Access to Early Childhood Education

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Interdisciplinary Review of Demonic Possession Between 1890 and 2023: A Compendium of Scientific Cases

Assessing the Dynamics of PrEP Adoption in a National-Scale Physician Network

COVID-19 School Closures Were Associated With A Decline In Employment For Female Nurses With Young Children

Archstone Foundation Action Framework

Incorporating Equity and Social Dimension Into Community Climate Adaptation Planning and Watershed Management: A Review of the Literature and Resources

Insights on U.S. Ally and Partner Views of Strategic Competition: Implications for the Department of the Air Force

Evaluating Natural Monopoly Conditions in the AI Foundation Model Market

The Future of International Scientific Assessments of AI's Risks

Emotional and Behavioral Problem Profiles of Preteens With Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: A Multicultural Study

Nursing Home Certificate of Need Moratoria During the COVID-19 Pandemic Had Little Impact on Access

Preparing the Force for Data-Centric Warfighting: A Summary of the Research

Using Data Governance and Data Management in Law Enforcement: Building a Research Agenda That Includes Strategy, Implementation, and Needs for Innovation

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