University of Haifa

A new theorem of alternatives leading to sufficient conditions for the superiorization guarantee question of Dynamic String-Averaging in the inconsistent case

Abstract We study the Superiorization Methodology (SM) in the context of the General Dynamic String-Averaging (GDSA) method in the inconsistent case (that is, where the input operators do not have a common fixed point) which primarily aims at achieving convex feasibility while si...

Biogeochemical dichotomy and intra-order variability in Miliolid and Rotaliid foraminifera

Abstract. Foraminiferal geochemical records reflect both environmental and biological influences. Disentangling these factors is essential for improving their application in marine monitoring and contributing valuable insights into the evolution across major foraminiferal lineage...

MDM2/X mediates reduced apoptosis in the plateau zokor: a mechanism of high-altitude adaptation

Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) and murine double minute 4 (MDMX) are critical for the regulation of tumor protein 53 (p53) function and apoptosis. This study compares the Mdm2 / x gene sequences and functional variations of subterranean zokors from the High Plateau and the Loess P...

Bi-national academic funding and collaboration dynamics: the case of the German-Israeli foundation

Abstract Academic grant programs are widely used to motivate international research collaboration and boost scientific impact across borders. Among these, bi-national funding schemes–pairing researchers from just two designated countries–are common yet understudied compared with...

Fostering reflection: Development and initial evaluation of a mentalization-based GenAI simulator for foster care supervisors

Background Foster care supervisors require advanced reflective functioning (RF) to manage complex relational demands, yet traditional training is difficult to scale and access. Generative AI (GenAI) may help by enabling simulated practice environments. Objective This feasibility...

Disciplinary Composition of International Students in Russian Universities: Political, Administrative, and Market Logics of Internationalization in Historical Perspective

Abstract This paper examines the association between the disciplinary composition of international students and the prevailing logic of university internationalization in the given country in historical perspective. It uses an original longitudinal dataset compiled from archival...

Clinical liability cases reveal a coupling between legal defensibility and medical procedure escalation in large language models

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used for clinical decision support, yet their resource utilization implications remain largely unstudied. We introduce CLAD (Clinical Legal Accountability Dataset), evaluating fifteen LLMs on 198 US medical malpractice cases to assess...

Sociodemographic bias in LLMs’ clinical decision-making for dizziness

Objective As large language models (LLMs) enter clinical decision support, concerns persist about sociodemographic bias. We assessed whether LLM recommendations for dizziness vary by patient descriptors and clinical detail. Methods We conducted a cross-randomized in-silico vignet...

Understanding temporal changes in intrinsic capacity: analysis of domain-specific intrinsic capacity using SHARE data

Global population aging challenges acute, disease-centric healthcare models and highlights the need for functional markers of aging. The World Health Organization's intrinsic capacity (IC) framework, encompassing cognition, vitality, locomotion, psychological well-being, and sens...

Beyond the battlefield: Interpersonal predictors of women's mental health during extended partner deployment

Abstract Objective The goal was to identify predictors of psychological distress and growth in reservists' wives. Background The prolonged Swords of Iron War has placed an unprecedented burden on Israeli reservists' partners. This study explored their psychological, relational, a...

Clinical guidelines addressing complex and ‘wicked’ problems

Clinical guidelines aid decision-making, but their simplifying strength becomes a limitation in complex, value-laden situations. Once meant to summarise evidence, they now function as prescriptive standards used in quality and legal assessments. Overly rigid directives can underm...