Optimizing stand-alone microgrids with lagrange multiplier technique: A cost-effective and sustainable solution for rural electrification

This paper addresses the challenge of optimally sizing and planning stand-alone microgrids in remote areas, focusing on generating sources using a novel algorithm based on the Lagrange multiplier optimization technique.The study centers on the Gulf of Aqaba, Egypt, where five configurations of PV and wind micro plants with diesel generation are eva

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Oral and dental aspects of child abuse

Child abuse is defined as those acts or omissions of care that deprive a child from the opportunity to fully develop his or her unique potentials as a person either physically, socially or emotionally.The overall incidence of child abuse is not really clear.Statistical data do not show the actual rate because of the unreported cases.Dentists are in

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The Effect of Novolac and Graphite Polycrystal on the Acetone Penetration and Thermal Resistance of Nanocomposites Based on Nitrile Rubber

Developments of high diffusive environments in coincidence with emerging fluids with strong ability to destroy polymeric systems have resulted in rapid deformation and destruction of polymeric parts when in contact with such aggressive environments.Therefore, nowadays, there is a great need to develop highly resistant materials towards aggressive c

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Strategies supporting the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases represent a public health Splatter Screens challenge of international concern.They include a large group of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), many of which are of zoonotic nature.Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), another emerging zoonotic disease, has just increased the stakes exponentially.M

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