Apr 1, 2026

Bounding Causal Effects with an Unknown Mixture of Informative and Non-Informative Missingness

We propose bounds on causal effects for missing outcomes, accommodating the scenario where missingness is an unobserved mixture of informative and non-informative components.

Apr 1, 2026

Factors Associated with Patient Portal Use in a Nationally Representative Sample: Demographics and Savviness with Technology Influence Use of Portals

We investigated patterns of patient portal usage among a nationally representative sample of United States adults, focusing on the demographic factors influencing access and engagement.

Apr 1, 2026

A Framework for Evaluating Implementation, Impact, and Cost-Effectiveness of Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance

This conceptual analysis addresses a program evaluation guidance gap by presenting a modular, evidence-based logic model grounded in wastewater and environmental surveillance evaluations from 2016-2025 across diverse contexts and program types.

Mar 31, 2026

A Selection of Implementable Actions to Establish an Air Force Workforce Analytics Center of Excellence

The authors supported the efforts of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Resources (AF/A1) to strengthen the workforce analytics enterprise’s contributions into Headquarters Air Force decisionmaking processes.

Mar 31, 2026

Research Security in Science and Technology

This paper describes research security and provides a framework to aid researchers, research institutions, and research funders in identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with global scientific collaborations.

Mar 30, 2026

Choosing an Analytic Approach: Key Study Design Considerations in State Policy Evaluation

This paper reviews and details methods for state policy evaluation to guide selection of a research approach, based on an evaluation’s setting and available data.

Mar 27, 2026

Standards-Aligned Instructional Materials Use and Science Practices in K–12 Schools: Findings from the Spring 2025 American Instructional Resources Survey

In this report, the authors take stock of the use of instructional materials among kindergarten through grade 12 science teachers. The authors highlight the opportunities for adoption and implementation of standards-aligned instructional materials.

Mar 27, 2026

Implications of Chinese Influence Operations for South Korea and the US-ROK Alliance

Considering Chinese influence operations and their impacts on South Korean security and society.

Mar 26, 2026

Open Models, Soft Power, and the Spectrum of U.S.-China Artificial Intelligence Competition

The authors analyze the United States' and China's respective artificial intelligence (AI) action plans, how AI companies in both countries approach open-source AI models, and the implications for U.S. soft power.

Mar 25, 2026

Achieving Combat Sortie Generation Proficiency in the Air Force: An Examination of Goals, Gaps, Barriers, and Solutions

The authors present their analysis of combat sortie generation proficiency as a step toward defining a comprehensive training program for the U.S. Air Force. The analysis covers threat demands, goals, existing gaps, and training needs.

Mar 25, 2026

Toward a Grand Strategy for AI Resilience

In this paper, the authors argue that the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence is likely to change society in significant and potentially threatening ways and that a policy strategy centered on resilience is the best path forward.

Mar 25, 2026

Internet Cutoff Switches as a Local Emergency Response for Damaging Artificial Intelligence Incidents

In this report, the authors examine the implications of using a limited internet cutoff switch as a tool to mitigate the spread of a damaging artificial intelligence incident.