Optimal Dispatch of a Virtual Power Plant Considering Distributed Energy Resources Under Uncertainty by Obed N. Onsomu, Erman Terciyanlı, Bülent Yeşilata

“…This study thoroughly explores the dispatch of battery energy storage systems (BESSs) and diesel generators (DGs) through a distributionally robust joint chance-constrained optimization (DR-JCCO) framework utilizing the conditional value at risk (CVaR) and heuristic-X (H-X) algorithm, structured as a bilevel optimization problem. Furthermore, Binomial expansion (BE) is employed to linearize the model, enabling the assessment of BESS dispatch through a mathematical program with equilibrium constraints (MPECs). …”
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Patient-Perceived Benefits and Limitations of Standard of Care Remote Symptom Monitoring During Cancer Treatment by Catherine S. Smith BS, Nicole L. Henderson PhD, MPH, Emma K. Hendrix BS, Tanvi Padalkar BS, MA, Chao-Hui Sylvia Huang PhD, D’Ambra N. Dent MBA, Stacey A. Ingram MEd, Chelsea McGowan MPH, J. Nicholas Odom PhD, RN, Tara Kaufmann MD, MSCE, Bryan Weiner PhD, Doris Howell RN, PhD, Angela M. Stover PhD, Ethan Basch MD, Jennifer Young Pierce MD, MPH, Gabrielle B. Rocque MD, MSPH

“…Semi-structured interviews focused on patient experiences with and perceptions surrounding RSM participation. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding anthrax among affected communities, Kazo district, South-Western uganda, May 2022 by Shaban Senyange, Edirisa J. Nsubuga, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Alex R. Ario

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Building Faculty Capacity through High-Impact Practices: The Eric Grosse Memorial Fellowship for Part-Time Faculty Development by Paul Miller, John Erik Swanson

“…The Eric Grosse Memorial Fellowship (Fellowship) at Montgomery College addresses this urgent need by providing a structured, reflective, and evidence-informed professional development program specifically for part-time faculty. …”
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Advancing early childhood education policy: a transformative case study in Hargeisa, Somaliland—insights from preprimary education development by Jibril Abdikadir Ali, Dawit Negassa Golga, Mustafe Khadar Abdi, Tawakal Abdi Ali, Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar, Nasir Ali, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

“…This qualitative case study explores the implementation of early childhood education (ECE) policies in three selected centers in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Through semi-structured interviews with nine participants, including teachers and head teachers, the research identified significant gaps between policy guidelines and actual practice. …”
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Gender differences in spousal caregiver strain and paid service use among dementia caregivers in rural Appalachia by Jyoti Savla, Jyoti Savla, Karen A. Roberto, Karen A. Roberto, Leslie A. Fontaine

“…Guided by the Stress Process Model, we analyzed structured interview data from 61 spousal caregivers living in rural Appalachia. …”
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Perceptions, attitudes, and challenges regarding continuing professional development among Ethiopian medical laboratory professionals: a mixed-methods study by Adugna Negussie, Abay Sisay, Agumas Shibabaw, Edosa Kebede, Firehiwot Tesfaye, Gizachew Kedida, Nadew Deneke, Takele Teklu, Waqtola Cheneke

“…Methods A cross-sectional study involving 228 medical laboratory professionals was conducted in Ethiopia from July to October 2023. An online structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on the participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding ongoing professional development. …”
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Educational Attainment, Skills Acquired, and Skills Needed by Selected Out-of-School Youth from Quezon City, Philippines by Angelito Bautista, Lenard Bien, Ruben Jose Sanchez, Candice Erika Rudi, Bernard Gaya

“…A total of 194 respondents were purposively selected based on specific criteria related to their educational status and employment situation. Structured survey interviews were used to gather data from the respondents regarding their demographic profiles, socioeconomic situations, educational attainments, and skill gaps. …”
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Features of Interaction between Mothers and Children at an Early Age who were Placed in the Intensive Care Unit in Postnatal Period by Badlina E.S., Krysanova T.V.

“…Methods: collection and analysis of anamnestic data from children's medical records, a questionnaire of mothers (a questionnaire for mothers Lantsburg M.E.), instrumental structured observation (quantitative and qualitative analysis of video recording of game actions of mother and child using the program The Observer XT Noldus and beyond). …”
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On the Question of Pedagogical Digital Competence by D. A. Mezentceva, E. S. Dzhavlakh, O. V. Eliseeva, A. Sh. Bagautdinova

“…Meanwhile, there is the lack of models that would structurize the professional practice of a teacher at the micro level of using a digital instrument. …”
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Single Motherhood and Socio-Economic Welfare of Families in Kabale Municipality. by Mahoro, Evelyn

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and focus group discussions, providing both quantitative and qualitative insights. …”
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Self-medication for malaria and associated factors in Kakumiro District, Uganda, August 2023: implications for malaria management and mortality prevention by Marie Gorreti Zalwango, Richard Migisha, Bosco B. Agaba, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario

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The Impact of Digital Climate on Employee Wellbeing in the Digital Transformation Era by Ziv Avtalion, Itzhak Aviv, Irit Hadar, Gil Luria, Oshri Bar-Gil

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Motives for new psychoactive substances consumption among young adults in Uzbekistan: a qualitative study protocol by Guzalkhon A. Zakhidova, Uladzimir I. Pikirenia, Timur S. Syunyakov, Mariya V. Prilutskaya

“…METHODS: The study will include young people (18–35 years) who have used NPS in the preceeding 30 days (on the basis of self-reports) or are undergoing rehabilitation and plan to cease the NPS use within the next 12–18 months. Semi-structured interviews will reveal the reasons for NPS use, risk perception, stigma, barriers to seeking help, and the need for preventive and rehabilitation services. …”
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Pre-Implementation Assessment of a Sexual Health eClinic in Canadian Oncology Care by Taylor Incze, Dalia Peres, Steven Guirguis, Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko, Jackie Bender, Dean Elterman, Shabbir M. H. Alibhai, Antonio Finelli, Phil Vu Bach, Emily Belita, Gerald Brock, Julia Brown, Jeffrey Campbell, Trustin Domes, Andrew Feifer, Ryan Flannigan, Celestia Higano, Jesse Ory, Premal Patel, Monita Sundar, Luke Witherspoon, Andrew Matthew

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Piloting the options assessment toolkit with national malaria programme leaders from the Asia–Pacific countries: a meeting report by Manash Shrestha, Sanjaya Acharya, Josselyn Neukom, Karma Lhazeen, Ngo Duc Thang, Muhammad Naeem Habib, Lyndes Wini, Tobgyel Tobgyel, Kesang Wangchuk, Huy Rekol, Lek Dysoley, Siv Sovannaroth, Minerva Simatuopang, Helen Dewi Prameswari, Asik Surya, Zau Ring, Mohammad Qasim Khan, Boualam Khamlome, Mohd Hafizi Abdul Hamid, Ram Kumar Mahato, Top Thapa, Sheen Angelou Juangco, Hee Il Lee, Hyun Il Shin, Kumudu Gunasekera, Champa Aluthwera, Prayuth Sudathip, Rungrawee Timpontree, Hoang Dinh Canh, Sonia Cheung, Muhammad Zeeshan Haroon, Shreehari Acharya, Robert J. Commons, Bipin Adhikari, Varunika Ruwanpura, Phone Si Hein, Abhijit Sharma, Poe Poe Aung, Neena Valecha, Kamala Thriemer, Caroline A. Lynch

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Psycho-Theological Learning Model to Improve Mental Resilience in Muslim Adolescents by Muhammad Zamzam, Winsidi Winsidi

“…Data were sourced from purposively selected teachers and students actively engaged in faith-based character education programs. To ensure data richness, the study employed triangulated collection methods including in-depth semi-structured interviews, participatory classroom observations, and document analysis comprising lesson plans, student portfolios, and reflective teacher notes. …”
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INVESTIGATION OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE INNOVATION PROCESS OF ROCKET AND SPACE INDUSTRY by K. B. Dobrova

“…The present study specifies the relevance of chosen research topic, as well as the essence of marketing innovations at the enterprises of rocket and space industry, the structuring of marketing and management processes in the innovation process. …”
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Investigation of a cluster of SARS-COV-2 infections among workers in a factory making personal protective equipment, Buikwe District, Uganda, 2020 by Aggrey Byaruhanga, Elizabeth Katana, Alex Ndyabakira, Sandra Nabatanzi, Richard Migisha, Geoffrey Amanya, Lilian Bulage, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Julie Harris

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Combining Artificial Intelligence and Human Support in Mental Health: Digital Intervention With Comparable Effectiveness to Human-Delivered Care by Clare E Palmer, Emily Marshall, Edward Millgate, Graham Warren, Michael Ewbank, Elisa Cooper, Samantha Lawes, Alastair Smith, Chris Hutchins-Joss, Jessica Young, Malika Bouazzaoui, Morad Margoum, Sandra Healey, Louise Marshall, Shaun Mehew, Ronan Cummins, Valentin Tablan, Ana Catarino, Andrew E Welchman, Andrew D Blackwell

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the engagement, effectiveness, and safety of this structured, evidence-based digital program with human support for mild, moderate, and severe generalized anxiety. …”
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