Returnable transport items (RTIs) are widely used in multimodal transport systems. However, due to the lack of effective tracking methods, RTIs management efficiency is low and RTIs are easily lost, which directly and indirectly causes economic losse...
After natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or wars occur, cellular communication networks often sustain significant damage or become impaired. In these critical situations, first responders must coordinate with other rescue teams to communi...
In August 2018, a group of experts working with terrestrial/marine geophysics and remote sensing methods to explore archaeological sites in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Scotland and Sweden gathered together for the first time at the Workshop ‘Sens...
22 March 2020
Introduction: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are an important contributor to the morbidity and mortality of developing countries. In Uganda, motorcycle taxis, known as boda bodas, are responsible for a growing proportion of RTIs. This study seeks to ev...
18 November 2019
Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is a major public health challenge during the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Malaysian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims towards the prevention of RTIs in 2018...
High antibiotic prescribing and antimicrobial resistance in patients attending primary care have been reported in South America. Very few interventions targeting general practitioners (GPs) to decrease inappropriate antibiotic prescribing have been i...
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the focus of developments in public health, given their widespread distribution and the high morbidity and mortality rates reported worldwide. The clinical spectrum ranges from asymptomatic or mild infection to...
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) can lead to both recurrent seasonal epidemic outbreaks and devastating pandemics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiologic characteristics and pathogen spectrum of RTIs using a multiplex RT-PCR panel...
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the most common form of infections in every age category. Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs), a specific form of RTIs, represent a typical and common problem associated with early childhood, causing...
Manufacturing, storage, and transportation processes are typically facilitated by pallets, containers, and other reusable transport items (RTIs) designed to guarantee many cycles along a lifespan of several years. As a consequence, both supply and re...
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are usually characterized by mucus hypersecretion. This condition may worsen and prolong symptoms and signs. For this reason, reducing mucus production and improving mucus removal represent relevant aspects of mana...
Eco-cruising is considered an effective approach for reducing energy consumption of connected vehicles. Most eco-cruising controllers (ECs) do not comply with real-time implementation requirements when a short sampling interval is required. This pape...
In England, 81% of all antibiotic prescriptions originate in primary care/community settings, of which up to 20% are thought to be inappropriate. Community pharmacies are often the first point of community contact for patients with suspected infectio...
24 April 2019
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) cause a substantial disease burden in Vietnam. Evaluating health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among patients having a diversity of RTIs informs an integral part of treatment effectiveness. This study aims to examine HR...
As global temperatures continue to rise, surpassing the +2.5 °C threshold under current emissions scenarios, the urgency for sustainable, effective carbon management strategies has intensified. Geological carbon storage (GCS) has been explored as...
In data centers, efficient cooling systems are required to both keep the energy consumption as low as possible and to fulfill the temperature requirements. The aim of this work is to numerically investigate the effects of using partial aisle containm...
29 April 2021
A large proportion of women in Odisha, India, use reusable absorbents to manage their menstruation. Yet, the risk factors for lower reproductive tract infections (RTIs) related to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) have not been studied among reusabl...
Bronchial asthma is a widely prevalent illness that substantially impacts an individual’s health standard worldwide and has a significant financial impact on society. Global guidelines for managing asthma do not recommend the routine use of ant...
We quantified the soil carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) fluxes of five soil fertility management practices (inorganic fertilizer (Mf), maize residue + inorganic fertilizer (RMf), maize residue + inorganic fertilizer + goat...
Soil health and fertility are indexed by soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Soil management through good agricultural practices that enhance and sustain SOC is vital for soil fertility. We examined the influence of soil fertility management strategie...
As influenced by agricultural practices, soil organic matter (SOM) stability is imperative in maintaining soil fertility and crop production. Integrated soil management practices have been recommended for soil fertility improvement by enhancing soil...
Background/Objectives: C-reactive protein point-of-care tests (CRP POCTs) have become a useful tool in reducing inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in the management of respiratory tract infections (RTIs). This review examined the barriers and e...
Root-knot nematodes (RKNs), Meloidogyne spp., are the most economically important plant parasites with a worldwide distribution and a very wide host spectrum. The use of rhizobacteria for biocontrol has seen a marked increase in recent years, with pa...
Artificial intelligence models are currently being proposed for application in improving performance in addressing contemporary management and production issues. With the goal of automating the detection of road surface defects in transportation infr...
Pallets are among the most used returnable transport items (RTIs), and they are critical assets for a supply chain as they have significant environmental and economic impacts during their whole life cycle. Differently from other packaging products, p...
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology plays a crucial role in various Internet of Things (IoT) applications, necessitating the integration of RFID systems into dense networks. However, the presence of numerous readers leads to collisions,...
Background: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a leading cause of pediatric emergency department (PED) visits, especially in children under five. These infections are primarily viral, complicating diagnosis and management. This study assesses th...
This study investigates the issue of minimizing the environmental burden of a real closed-loop supply chain (CLSC), consisting of a pallet provider, a manufacturer and several retailers. A simulation model is developed under Microsoft Excel™ (Microso...
The power density of electronic equipment increased dramatically recently. Data center and data processing and telecommunication facilities are facing the exceptionally high sensible heat loads which result in a large amount of energy consumption. In...
Background: Chilblains/perniosis is a non-freezing cold injury causing painful inflammatory skin lesions. Its pathogenesis remains poorly understood because it is often studied as secondary to other underlying conditions. Methods: We systematically i...
Offshore wind turbines equipped with full-power converters (FPCs) require coordinated control of power tracking, electrical safety, and mechanical load mitigation. Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) provides a systematic framework for this mul...
Direct power control (DPC) is a widely accepted control scheme utilized in renewable energy applications owing to its several advantages over other control mechanisms, including its simplicity, ease of implementation, and faster response. However, DP...
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are increasingly included in management guidelines for various types of cancer. However, immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are an inevitable consequence of these therapies. Some of these side effect...
While COVID-19 has dominated Influenza-like illness (ILI) over the past few years, there are many other pathogens responsible for ILI. It is not uncommon to have coinfections with multiple pathogens in patients with ILI. The goal of this study was to...
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pose a substantial health burden worldwide, especially among immunocompromised groups like cancer patients. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to explore lower respiratory tract infections in cancer patie...
Background: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) represent one of the most prevalent reasons for visits to Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs). Because viral and bacterial presentations frequently overlap, a substantial proportion of antibiotic pre...