Hybrid optimization method for optimal site selection and sizing of a hybrid photovoltaic water pumping/diesel/battery system by Akbar Maleki, Fatemehzahra Heydari, Ali Jabari Moghadam

“…Finally, a sensitivity analysis is conducted on component prices, interest rates, and fuel prices to examine the results.…”
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The relationship of parent-child attachment and religiosity to improving adolescent self-esteem by Yane Ardian Rachman, Ujang Sumarwan, Melly Latifah, Tin Herawati

“…This research has passed the ethical review of the Human Research Ethics Committee of the Bogor Agricultural University, with Number 1062/IT3.KEPMSM-IPB/SK/2023.The research was conducted in ten schools, namely four junior high schools and six senior high schools in Bogor City. …”
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Prescription Patterns of Analgesics for Oral Conditions in India - Analysis of Large Medical Audit Data of Outpatients in India’s Private Healthcare Sector by Saif Sayeed, Manu Raj Mathur, Vijay Kumar Mishra, Deepti Nagrath, Richard G. Watt

“…Methods: Secondary analysis was conducted on medical audit data collected from the private health sector in India. …”
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Modified Fracture Mechanics Approach for Hydraulic Fracturing Stress Measurements by Guiyun Gao, Chenghu Wang, Hao Zhou, Pu Wang

“…The observed typical pressure-time curves indicate that in the conducted hydraulic fracturing tests, the steady fracture growth was attained. …”
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Key challenges in providing assisted dying in Belgium: a qualitative analysis of health professionals’ experiences by Madeleine Archer, Lindy Willmott, Kenneth Chambaere, Luc Deliens, Ben P. White

“…Methods: Twenty interviews were conducted between September 2022 and March 2024 using Microsoft Teams videoconferencing. …”
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Simulation of Distributed Current Sensor Based on Optical Fiber Deformation by T. P. Yanukovich, A. V. Polyakov

“…To provide the measurement optical fiber with conductive coating is used. Between the current bus, where current is measured, and conductive coating the Ampere force arises. …”
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Experimental Study on the Coupled Heat-Moisture-Heavy Metal Pollutant Transfer Process in Soils by Qingke Nie, Wei Wang, Wenkai Guo, Huawei Li

“…The coupled physical mechanism of heat conduction, moisture migration, and heavy metal transfer in a kaolin soil was studied by one-dimensional column tests. …”
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TOTEMIC TABOOS IN ESAN-LAND: UNPACKING THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF TOTEMIC PRACTICES IN EWU KINGDOM, NIGERIA by Aigbokhan Nelson Ehimare, Patrick Charles Alex

“…This study has largely consulted several primary and secondary sources in the conduct of this research. For primary data, it relies on oral interviews and archival materials at the National Archives, Ibadan (NAI). …”
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Conceptualizing and Presenting a Paradigm Model of Advertising Strategies for Cosmetics and Health Products in Iran's Online Space by Ayoub Pazhouhan, Latifeh Jaferi

“…The current research was done with the aim of conceptualizing and presenting the model of advertising strategies of cosmetics and health products in the online space of Iran.Methodology:  In terms of practical purpose and with a qualitative approach based on Grounded theory, the research was conducted through semi-structured and indepth interviews with 15 academic experts and marketing and sales managers of Arian Kimia Tech Company, using non-probability and purposeful sampling until reaching the theoretical saturation rule.Findings: The results of coding led to the identification of 380 open codes, 75 subcategories and 26 main categories. …”
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PROFIL KOMPETENSI SISWA SMP DI JAWA TIMUR DALAM MENYELESAIKAN TES BERFIKIR TINGKAT TINGGI PEMBELAJARAN SAINS by Hasan Subekti

“…Familiarize learners to communicate, think critically and creatively and to consider moral values of Pancasila is one Permendikbud 81 A mandate in 2013. The need for students to be exposed to high level thinking tests in Learning Science is to hone the skills of students at the high school level. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of student mastery and achievement test indicator junior high school students in East Java in resolving high level thinking tests of learning science. This study was conducted at 20, 23, and 28 November 2012 in three districts, there are: Blitar, Mojokerto, and Pamekasan. The population of this study were junior high school students in East Java with a sample of students SMP 3 Nglegok Blitar (15 peoples), SMP 2 Dlanggu Mojokerto (15 peoples) and SMP 7 Pamekasan (15 peoples) by using purposive sampling technique. Data sources such as student scores on the analysis of high-level thinking skills test developed by USAID Priority Team. Techniques of data collection conducted by researchers through the provision of test instruments to students, then corrected degree of truth answers based on predefined criteria. Analysis of data in quantitative descriptive data then qualitatived. The conclusions of this study are: competence Junior high school students in East Java in resolving high level thinking tests category learning science enough (enough with a mean value of C- with a score of 43.8) and achievement test results categorized good indicators, namely: (a) observation of characteristic Distinctive animals (75.6), and analyze the properties of liquid water (75.6).…”
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Assessment of Patients’ Adherence to Antiepileptic Medications at Dessie Referral Hospital, Chronic Follow-Up, South Wollo, Amhara Region, North East Ethiopia by Gizachew Kassahun, Getachew Moges, Yitayew Demessie

“…A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted using structured questionnaires including Morisky medication adherence scale and analysis was conducted descriptively using SPSS version 20. …”
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Vegetable Contamination by the Fecal Bacteria of Poultry Manure: Case Study of Gardening Sites in Southern Benin by Séraphin C. Atidégla, Joël Huat, Euloge K. Agbossou, Hervé Saint-Macary, Romain Glèlè Kakai

“…A study was conducted in southern Benin to assess the contamination of vegetables by fecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, and fecal streptococci as one consequence of the intensification of vegetable cropping through fertilization with poultry manure. …”
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The Impact of Maternal Weight With Fetal Outcome; A Cohort Study In An Underdeveloped Region Of Pakistan by Shahzad Bashir Momina, Naila Mushtaq, Suniya Arshad Butt, Sobia Nawaz, Ayesha Asad, Shazia Syed

“… Objective: This study has been conducted to observe the association of maternal weight with fetal outcomes among women in an underdeveloped region of interior Sindh. …”
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Experimental Study on Performance Influencing Factors and Reasonable Mixture Ratio of Desert Sand Ceramsite Lightweight Aggregate Concrete by Songlin Zhang, Kang Yuan, Jiaming Zhang, Junlin Guo

“…An orthogonal test was conducted to analyze the effects of the water-binder ratio, sand ratio, desert sand substitution rate, and fly ash content on the slump, apparent density, and tube crushing strength of desert sand ceramsite lightweight aggregate concrete. …”
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Global Trends in Studies on the Presence of Demodex spp in Patients Diagnosed with Blepharitis by Rahmi Yildiz, Milad Afşar, Sadi Elasan

“…Methods: This bibliometric study was conducted to detect the presence of Demodex spp in patients diagnosed with bleph­aritis worldwide between 1984 and 2023. …”
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Assessment of Water Quality Parameters in Lake Hayq, Northeastern Ethiopia by Assefa Tecklie, Yohannes Nigussie, Adem Bilale

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the physicochemical, heavy metals, and biological water quality parameters of Lake Hayq. …”
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Crime of Abuse in the Light of University Students’ Opinions and Court Statistics by Barbara Małgorzata Kałdon

“…Results Although, the introduction of new statutory limits of penalties for acts punishable by imprisonment under Article 207 § 3 of the Penal Code may undoubtedly be assessed positively, in view of the results of the survey conducted for the purposes of this article, the indicated penalties still seem to be too low. …”
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Perspectives on Soft Actor–Critic (SAC)-Aided Operational Control Strategies for Modern Power Systems with Growing Stochastics and Dynamics by Jinbo Liu, Qinglai Guo, Jing Zhang, Ruisheng Diao, Guangjun Xu

“…The effectiveness of the proposed RL-based control framework is validated via comprehensive case studies conducted on the East China power system with actual operation scenarios.…”
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Political factors and arrangements influencing primary health care financing and resource allocation: A scoping review protocol. by Henrique Sant'Anna Dias, Adelyne Maria Mendes Pereira, Elisabete de Fátima Polo de Almeida Nunes, Caroline Pagani Martins, Marcela Castilho, Fernanda de Freitas Mendonça, Luciana Dias de Lima

“…Screening and data charting will be conducted by a team of four reviewers.<h4>Registration</h4>This protocol is registered on the Open Science Framework (OSF) platform, available at https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Q9W3P.…”
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Prevalence, risk factors and health-seeking behavior of menstrual disorders among women in India: a review of two-decade evidence by Puja Das, Suresh Jungari

“…We also conducted quality appraisals of included studies in the review. …”
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