Towards a conceptual framework for the prevention of gambling-related harms: Findings from a scoping review. by Jamie Wheaton, Ben Ford, Agnes Nairn, Sharon Collard

“…Specifically, we synthesize strategies from each sector to develop an overarching set of public health goals and strategies which-when interlinked and incorporated with a socio-ecological model-can be deployed by a range of stakeholders, including academics and treatment providers, to minimise gambling-related harms. We demonstrate the significance of the conceptual framework by highlighting its use in mapping initiatives as well as unifying stakeholders towards the minimization of gambling-related harms, and the protection of communities and societies alike.…”
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Robust network topology for unbalanced active distribution networks with uncertain injections by Sanat Kumar Paul, Abheejeet Mohapatra, Dulal Chandra Das

“…Network reconfiguration is a potent strategy to minimise active power loss in DN as it involves altering network topology through sectionalising (normally closed) and tie‐line switches (normally open). …”
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Offshore wind energy: assessing trace element inputs and the risks for co-location of aquaculture by G. J. Watson, G. Banfield, S. C. L. Watson, N. J. Beaumont, A. Hodkin

“…We provide an industry/regulator ‘road map’ for implementing key policy changes to minimise unintended risks of rapid global OWF expansion.…”
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The Impact of the EU Common Agricultural Policy on the Legal Framework for Financing Agricultural Activities in Poland and Operation of the Agency for the Restructuring and Moderni... by Suchoń Aneta

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Planning of electric vehicle charging stations and distribution system with highly renewable penetrations by Jingqi Zhang, Shu Wang, Cuo Zhang, Fengji Luo, Zhao Yang Dong, Yingliang Li

“…The objectives of the planning model are to minimise the total cost of investment and energy losses of the distribution system while maximising the total captured traffic flow. …”
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Reduction of Energy Consumption of Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Desalination System Via Model Based Optimisation by Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi, Alanood A. Alsarayreh, I. M. Mujtaba

“…Therefore, the optimisation of this study has been directed to determine optimal inlet conditions within feasible limits to minimise SEC. Arab Potash Company (APC) brackish water RO desalination plant has been considered as the case study. …”
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N-Losses and Energy Use in a Scenario for Conversion to Organic Farming by Tommy Dalgaard, Chris Kjeldsen, Nicholas J. Hutchings, Jorgen F. Hansen

“…The aims of organic farming include the recycling of nutrients and organic matter and the minimisa-tion of the environmental impact of agriculture. …”
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Arsenic Removal from Water Using Industrial By-Products by Branislava M. Lekić, Dana D. Marković, Vladana N. Rajaković-Ognjanović, Aleksandar R. Đukić, Ljubinka V. Rajaković

“…In addition, the BFS was modified in order to minimise its deteriorating impact on the initial water quality. …”
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On the prospects of small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in Russia by I. N. Ivanov, L. V. Orlova, G. M. Sundukova

“…Ways of   overcoming similar problems in   other countries experiencing sanctions pressure, as   well as  the efforts of   the RF   to   minimise losses of   the Russian SMB, are shown. It   is noted that the implementation of   the national project “Small and medium-sized entrepreneurship and support for individual entrepreneurial initiative” does not solve all the problems of  the SME. …”
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Comparing the rate of inpatient admissions of prison residents with COVID-19 to the general population in England in 2020/2021 using Hospital Episode Statistics data by Miranda Davies, Anjana Roy

“…Hospital data highlight continuing challenges regarding high levels of violence and self-harm resulting in hospital admissions during a period when people were spending an increasing amount of time in their cells.Conclusions Despite efforts to minimise the spread of COVID-19 in secure settings, prison residents in England were significantly more likely to be hospitalised with a COVID-19 diagnosis relative to the general population during the first year of the pandemic. …”
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Optimisation of Embodied Carbon and Thermal Performance of Roof Material Selections for Australian Residential Housing by Yuqi Fu, Cynthia Changxin Wang

“…Using a common conventional pitched roof with a timber frame, the study demonstrates how the model identifies material combinations that minimise the total embodied carbon within the specified thermal performance ranges. …”
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Electrical vehicle grid integration for demand response in distribution networks using reinforcement learning by Fayiz Alfaverh, Mouloud Denaï, Yichuang Sun

“…Simulations are presented to demonstrate how the proposed DR strategy can effectively manage the charging/discharging schedule of the EV battery and how V2H and V2G can contribute to smooth the household load profile, minimise electricity bills and maximise revenue.…”
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Designing the Modern Dual-Engine Two-Speed Smart Hybrid Electric Drive Powertrain by Balachandra Pattanaik, Mukil Alagirisamy, V. Karthikeyan, Ramesh Babu Nallamothu, G. Giftson Samuel

“…While potential for battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) is increasing as the need to minimise greenhouse gas pollution and the utilization of energy production, the restricted driving range and the uninviting market price constitute BEV obstacles to reliable assessment as a conventional car. …”
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Design and Simulation of Power Quality Improvement System for Low Voltage Distribution Networks in Uganda. by Arinde, Francis

“…The simulation results are intended to indicate that the proposed filter can minimise the harmonic distortion to a level below that deployed by the institute of electrical and electronics engineers (IEEE) standard, which say that THD in a network should not exceed 5%.This project focused on enhancing power quality in low voltage distribution networks at the point of common coupling (PPC) through the design and simulation of a universal active filter system. …”
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Inter-pregnancy interval and uterine rupture during a trial of labour after one previous caesarean delivery and no previous vaginal births: a retrospective population-based cohort... by Pejman Adily, Travis Bettison, Mark Lauer, Rajit Narayan, Adam Mackie, Hala Phipps, Vincenzo Berghella, Marjan M. Haghighi, Katelyn Perren, George Johnson, Bradley de Vries

“…However, the interval required to minimise this risk is unknown. We investigated how the interval between pregnancies and induction or augmentation of labour affect the likelihood of uterine rupture among parturients with one previous livebirth by caesarean delivery who had a subsequent trial of labour. …”
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Recent advances in understanding and managing body dysmorphic disorder by David Mataix-Cols, Lorena Fernández de la Cruz, Georgina Krebs

“…Key issues in assessment are outlined including the use of validated screening instruments to minimise misdiagnosis and the importance of risk assessment in this population given the high rates of suicidality and inappropriate use of cosmetic treatments. …”
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Long-term consequences of the Chornobyl disaster for aquatic ecosystems: A retrospective analysis and prognosis by R. Makhinko

“…A set of innovative measures to minimise negative consequences was proposed, including the use of nanotechnologies, genetically modified organisms, and automated monitoring systems. …”
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Mental health and learning achievement during the COVID-19 outbreak: A lesson from online learning among Indonesian college students by M. A. Rafsanjani, P. A. Wijaya, A. Baskara, H. D. Wahyudi

“…The government and administrators of the university also should provide student services to minimise the mental health issues among college students during online learning activities.…”
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The meaning of the term “timely” in the performance of management obligations concerning electronic money float funds by N. Farah, S. Widagdo, А. Sri Kusuma Dewi

“…The lack of clarity regarding the timing of obligation performance highlights the necessity of establishing concrete time limits to minimise potential conflicts and uncertainties. This study recommended that regulators develop clearer guidelines for managing float funds in electronic money to enhance legal certainty and protect consumer interest. …”
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Combined Rough Sets and Rule-Based Expert System to Support Environmentally Oriented Sandwich Pallet Loading Problem by Piotr Sawicki, Hanna Sawicka, Marek Karkula, Krzysztof Zajda

“…A sandwich pallet loading problem represents a significant challenge in the logistics of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), requiring optimisation of load units (LUs) arrangements to minimise their number in transportation and warehousing processes, leading to an environmental responsibility of organisations. …”
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