On Constructing Strongly Connected Dominating and Absorbing Set in 3-Dimensional Wireless Ad Hoc Networks by Jiarong Liang, Meng Yi, Weiguang Zhang, Yanyan Li, Xinyu Liang, Bin Qin

“…Since ball graphs (BGs) have been used to model 3-dimensional wireless ad hoc networks and since a connected dominating set can be used to represent a VB undertaking routing-related tasks, the problem of finding the smallest VB is transformed into the problem of finding a minimum connected dominating set (MCDS). …”
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Medical versus surgical methods of early abortion: protocol for a systematic review and environmental scan of patient decision aids by Rachel Thompson, Kyla Z Donnelly

“…Introduction Currently, we lack understanding of the content, quality and impact of patient decision aids to support decision-making between medical and surgical methods of early abortion. We plan to undertake a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature to identify, appraise and describe the impact of early abortion method decision aids evaluated quantitatively (Part I), and an environmental scan to identify and appraise other early abortion method decision aids developed in the US (Part II).Methods and analysis For the systematic review, we will search PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, EMBASE and PsycINFO databases for articles describing experimental and observational studies evaluating the impact of an early abortion method decision aid on women's decision-making processes and outcomes. …”
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Data-driven modeling of the aggregator-based price-maker virtual power plant (VPP) in the day-ahead wholesale electricity markets; evidence from the Japan Electric power Exchange (... by Mohamed Saad Suliman, Hooman Farzaneh

“…This study hypothesizes that many regulated electricity markets in developing countries are not prepared to undertake major and long-term reforms to deregulate their electricity sectors. …”
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Postnatal consultations with an obstetrician after critical perinatal events: a qualitative study of what women and their partners experience by Marianne Johansen, Jette Led Sørensen, Stinne Høgh, Laura Emdal Navne, Mette Nordahl Svendsen

“…Interviews were analysed using a phenomenological approach and the thematic analysis was validated by a transdisciplinary group of anthropologists, obstetricians and a midwife.Setting Department of obstetrics at a large hospital in Denmark.Participants We did a qualitative study with 17 participants (10 women and 7 partners) who had experienced critical perinatal events.Results Five major themes were identified: (1) a need to gain understanding and make sense of the critical perinatal events, (2) a need for relational continuity, (3) the importance of discussing emotional effects as well as physical aspects of occurred events, (4) preparing for future pregnancies and (5) closure of the story.Most of the participants emphasised the importance of knowing the obstetrician undertaking the postnatal consultation. The majority of the participants described a need to discuss the emotional effects of the experience as well as the physical aspects of occurred events. …”
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“Time to Be Young?” – A Qualitative Study Exploring the Impact of Attending a Course for Young Carers Who Have a Parent with Dementia by Haaland-Johansen C, Haugen I, Rokstad AMM

“…Celine Haaland-Johansen,1 Ingebjørg Haugen,2 Anne Marie Mork Rokstad1,3 1Norwegian National Centre for Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; 2Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway; 3Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, Molde University College, Molde, NorwayCorrespondence: Anne Marie Mork Rokstad, Norwegian National Centre for Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Postboks 2136, Tønsberg, 3103, Norway, Email anne.m.m.rokstad@himolde.noPurpose: Being a young carer of a parent with dementia can be challenging, with many carers undertaking various practical and caring tasks. The weekend course Time to be young? …”
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Characterization of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Admitted to the Diabetes Care Center of Cienfuegos by Gisela Zerquera Trujillo, Belkis Vicente Sánchez, Elodia Rivas Alpizar, Miriam Costa Cruz

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> to know the clinical characteristicas of people who suffer from diabetis mellitus is indispensable to undertake comprehensive and effective actions in its control and treatment. …”
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#BlackLivesMatter: by Nusrat Jahan

“…Being the case, even psychological procedures cannot alleviate the sufferings of those nonbeings who exist beyond the boundaries. This article undertakes an Afrofuturist and Afro-pessimistic reading of an American experimental hip-hop band clipping.’s (stylized as clipping.) song “The Deep” (2017) and Rivers Solomon’s novella The Deep (2019) to examine how the narratives of trauma and collective memory work to create a futuristic nexus of emancipation, liberation, and technology. …”
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Analyzing Rail Traffic Diversion Based on Machine Learning Technique considering Transportation Security by Jing Luo, Dai Zhou, Wenjun Ma, Guohua Zhao

“…Based on these results, the following suggestions can be made: (1) the organization of public transportation routes, delivery volume, and travel speed outside should be improved; (2) undertaking combined operation of bus and rail transportation and integrated development is preferred; (3) the transportation management should focus on the comprehensive function development and hardware support of public transportation stations. …”
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Risk Control of Virtual Enterprise Based on Distributed Decision-Making Model by Zhaoying Ouyang

“…Virtual enterprise is a dynamic alliance of businesses, in which multiple members undertake joint research, development, manufacturing, operation, etc. …”
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Peace through Institutions: Woodrow Wilson and the Paris Peace Conference by Burak Küntay

“…As we approach the centennial of World War I, it is fitting to undertake a retrospective, academic review of the institutions devised in the war’s aftermath. …”
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Teilhard de Chardin’s Vision of Science, Religion and Planetary Humanity: A Challenge to the Contemporary World by Ursula King

“…He visited South Africa twice, in 1951 and 1953, to undertake palaeontological research and collaborate with South African colleagues. …”
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The Story of a Thing: A Frame-Analytic Perspective on a Biographical Approach to Materiality by U. S. Semovskikh, D. R. Davletov

“…The article is divided into two parts. The primary part undertakes a review of existing biographical concepts in disciplines related to sociology. …”
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Flood hazard simulation and mapping using digital elevation models with different resolutions by G.R. Puno, R.C.C. Puno, I.V. Maghuyop

“…Hence, flood modelers particularly from local authorities prefer to use coarser datasets to optimize the budget for flood simulation and mapping undertakings.…”
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Public Procurement Reforms and Service Delivery in Rubanda District Uganda. by Niwagaba, Ivan

“…A cross-sectional design was used to undertake the study. The choice of design was in line vith the study objective of obtaining data from a significant portion of the population under study, but also to enabled the researcher get a clear understanding of the effect public procurement reforms have had on service delivery in local government units in general and Rubanda District in particular.Targeting the sample! …”
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Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Kashare Sub-County, Mbarara District. by Agaba, Richard

“…The study recommended that farmers in Kashare Sub-County undertake reforestation efforts to restore natural vegetation, while the government should enforce existing environmental policies, introduce new regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable land use practices.…”
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Estimation of Geometric Factors for the Particle Detecting Instruments of the Geostationary Satellite GK2A at 128.2°E Longitude Based on Observations of the Outer Radiation Belt Du... by W.‐H. Seol, C.‐H. Lee, J. Seon, Y.‐C. Shin, K.‐H. Kim, D. E. Larson, G. K. Parks, J. Sample

“…As deduced from the GEANT4 Monte Carlo simulation, the response function of the instrument in a matrix form was employed to undertake forward‐fitting of the differential energy spectra against various functions such as the double Maxwellian (DM), relativistic kappa (KP), and power‐law (PL). …”
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Concentrating Mill Wastes are the Source of Pollution of Human Environment and Natural Ecosystems with Heavy Metals: A Case Study in Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation by Irina A. Tarasenko, Alexander V. Zin’kov, Aleksei S. Kholodov, Muhammad Riaz, Valeriy I. Petukhov, Nikita Y. Popov, Aristidis Tsatsakis, Kirill S. Golokhvast

“…In this regard, it is necessary to conduct environmental monitoring and undertake activities aimed at the recovery of mature concentration tailings or at suppressing the activity of hazardous elements by the conservation of tailings ponds.…”
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Analyzing CLIL Studies in Primary Education: Bibliometric analysis by Lazzat Yegizbayeva, Wilfried Admiraal, Makpal Zhazykova, Altyngul Mustoyapova, Almagul Akiyeva, Bakitgul Nurseitova, Asem Saimagambetova

“… Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) holds a pivotal role in fostering   English vocabulary acquisition among primary school students across various subjects. This study aims to undertake a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of English research articles spanning the past 16 years (2007-2023), focusing on CLIL implementation within primary education. …”
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Practical experience of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing clinical teaching path in teaching of breast care nursing students (中医护理临床教学路径在乳腺科护生带教中的应用体会)... by LIU Shanshan (刘姗姗), LIU Kexin (刘可欣), CHEN Hong (陈宏)

“…As a key specialty of the hospital, the Department of Breast Diseases has one of the first Tradtitional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nursing clinics officially authorized by Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and undertakes the task of clinical teaching and practice for nursing students from various colleges and universities every year. …”
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What impact has the NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) scheme had on clinical academic careers in England over the last 10 years? A retrospective study by James Neilson, David Jones, Sally Clough, James Fenton, Helen Harris-Joseph, Leesa Rayton, Caroline Magee, Lisa Ann Cotterill

“…We have found that undertaking an ACF was shown to increase the likelihood of securing an externally funded doctoral training award and the vast majority of ACFs move into academic roles, with many completing PhDs. …”
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