Intelligent Multi-Agent Based Multilayered Control System for Opportunistic Load Scheduling in Smart Buildings by Muhammad Babar Rasheed, Nadeem Javaid, Muhammad Sheraz Arshad Malik, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Kashif Hanif, Muhammad Hasanain Chaudary

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Assessment of Clavicular Shortening in Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures Treated by Nonoperative Method, Plating, and Elastic Nailing: Comparative Functional Analysis—A Case... by Makesh Ram Sriraghavan, Poornima Kumararaja, Balakannan Jeyabalan

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The USA and the energy transition of the 21st century: Measures to overcome dependence on China in critical minerals by N. А. Biryukova

“…Hence the United States government urgently needs to devise measures to overcome the dependence from China in this regard. …”
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Transition characteristics and driving mechanisms of different types of rural settlements in plain agricultural areas by QU Yanbo, HE Xinhan, DONG Xiaozhen, LIU Chunqiang, YANG Yong, LI Yuanchao

“…Under the combined influence of policy support, financial guarantee and the subject behavior, diversified transformation paths have been formed, characterized by social inclusiveness and government-enterprise linkage, resource integration and organization leadership, industrial integration and public participation, as well as government support and collective spontaneous organization. …”
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Assessing the salinization mechanisms of coastal brackish springs by Sanz, Esteban, Carrera, Jesús, Ayora, Carlos, Barón, Alfredo, González, Concha

“…To this end, we derive the equations governing variable-density turbulent flow through the conduits. …”
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Excess mortality across countries in the Western World since the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Our World in Data’ estimates of January 2020 to December 2022 by Gertjan Kaspers, Saskia Mostert, Marcel Hoogland, Minke Huibers

“…Insight into excess death rates in years following WHO’s pandemic declaration is crucial for government leaders and policymakers to evaluate their health crisis policies. …”
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Oral Health Status and Anxiety Level Amongst the Borderline Security Force Personnel and Their Family Members by Deepali Agarwal, Bharathi Purohit, Upendra Singh Bhadauria, Sneha Malhotra, Manali Deb Barma, Harsh Priya

“…Medical facilities are available to residents, offering direct oral care for minor procedures, with comprehensive dental treatments managed through empanelled clinics under a government insurance system. This study aimed to evaluate the oral health status, treatment needs, and prevalence of oral pre-malignant conditions among security forces personnel and their families at training centres in Delhi NCR. …”
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Use of lay vaccinators in animal vaccination programmes: A scoping review. by Christian Tetteh Duamor, Katie Hampson, Felix Lankester, Maganga Sambo, Katharina Kreppel, Sally Wyke, Sarah Cleaveland

“…From 30 identified studies, lay vaccinators were used by non-government developmental (n = 12, 40%), research (n = 10, 33%) and government (n = 5, 17%) programmes to vaccinate domestic animals. …”
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Child Sexual Abuse Attributions: Are They Different Depending on Mothers versus Fathers’ Reactions? by Eunice Magalhães, Andreia Gomes, João Graça, Carla Antunes, Inês Chim, Célia Ferreira, Patrício Costa

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Free senior high school devours basic education in Ghana: rescue the children by Inusah Fuseini

“…Findings – The poor performance of learners is largely attributed to the inadequate resources for effective management of basic education. Government expenditure on education is managed by reducing the spending on basic education. …”
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Renewable Energy in Sudan: Current Status and Future Prospects by Ihab Jabbar Al‐Rikabi, Adil A. M. Omara, Mohamed Ali Abuelnour, Abuelnuor A. A. Abuelnuor, Ahmed Elbashir Mohamed, Najib Aminu Ismail

“…Two additional 10‐MW solar projects are under construction, and the government aims to install 2190 MW of grid‐connected solar PV and 50 MW of solar thermal energy by 2035. …”
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Effects of Revised Toll-by-Weight Policy on Truck Overloading Behavior and Bridge Infrastructure Damage Using Weigh-in-Motion Data: A Comparative Study in China by Haiyun Huang, Junyong Zhou, Junping Zhang, Wangxi Xu, Zhixing Chen, Ningning Li

“…In an effort to ensure the structural safety and extend the service life of the highway infrastructure, the Chinese government has proposed a series of policies in the past decade to mitigate truck overloading. …”
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General principles of combating corruption in the countries of the Visegrad Four: the experience of the Czech Republic by V. S. Makarenko, O. S. Bakumov

“…The priority areas of combating corruption, determined by the government of the Czech Republic and enshrined in the Anti-corruption agenda, have been considered, including: creation of an independent, efficient, professional, integrated and corruption-resistant state administration; transparency and efficiency of the decision-making process and the legislative process; regulation of the system of free access to information, etc. …”
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Analyzing arguments on tobacco tax increases. Focus on French parliamentary questions and responses, 2000–2020 by François Topart, Emmanuelle Béguinot, Karine Gallopel-Morvan

“…This research aims to understand why, by analyzing the arguments of French policymakers (MPs and government) between 2000 and 2020 in favor or against tax increases. …”
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Changes in the nutrient composition of top-selling packaged foods and beverages in Colombia between 2016 to 2021 by Luis Carlos Forero, Luis F. Gómez, Mercedes Mora-Plazas, María Parra-Murillo, María Parra-Murillo, Sara Toquica, Lindsey Smith Taillie

“…In addition, the government began 2023 by applying a 10% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and foods that also had warning labels for sodium, sugar and saturated fat. …”
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The Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Employees in the Kingdom of Bahrain between October 2010 and March 2011: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Workplace Health... by Ameera Ali AL-Nooh, Abdulhussain Abdulabbas Abdulla Alajmi, David Wood

“…This study aims to estimate the CVD risk factors prevalence among government employees in Bahrain. Design. A cross-sectional study design. …”
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Safety and efficacy of laryngeal mask airway placement in term of oropharyngeal leak pressure: A comparison between conventional insertion and laryngoscope guided insertion by Ayan Ghorui, Baisakhi Laha, Sandip Roy Basunia, Debasish Saha

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Analysis of Air Pollution Data in India between 2015 and 2019 by Disha Sharma, Denise Mauzerall

“…In response, a large government effort to increase air quality monitoring is underway. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Agaba, Chris

“…Future researchers should investigate the influence government policies have on human activities in landslides prone areas. …”
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Economic Background of Undergraduate Students and their Academic Performance at Kabale University. by Kyarikunda, Miria

“…Government need to increase on the fees bursaries to the needy students because major- ity of the parents are not able to pay school tuition on time due to irregular income and poverty. …”
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