The relationship between interhospital competition and the costs passed on to patients and their families is a complex one. Research has shown that as hospital…
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Drought is one of the most devastating natural disasters that can cause serious agricultural, economic, and social impacts around the globe. Several studies project increased…
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Crop growth simulation models coupled with climate model projections are promoted and increasingly used for assessing impacts of climate change on crop yields and for…
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Food security has become increasingly important globally as well as on domestic fronts as global supply, income growth, and access is not keeping pace with…
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Providing sustainable alternatives to conventional concrete is becoming a global imperative, considering its significant footprints and versatile applications. Each year, every person on earth consumes…
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Coal combustion for energy generation has traditionally been associated with environmental pollution since the onset of the Industrial Revolution. A waste stream (Flue Gas Desulfurization,…
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Sintering is the process of compacting a material, usually in powdered form, into a solid mass using heat or pressure, but without melting the material….
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In north-western Europe, agricultural production is largely determined by the variability of weather conditions and how farmers deal with them. Managing weather-related risks includes on-farm…
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By now, health scientists and many people are well aware that breathing poor quality air will likely shorten your life. Living in the city has…
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It’s well-known that weight loss affects the patient’s quality of life in a variety of ways, including decreasing the risk of morbidity and mortality. However,…
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Accidental spills of petroleum or crude oil into the sea cause widespread damage to marine ecosystems worldwide. The most notorious component of crude oil is…
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