AN INTEGRATED INTEGER PROGRAMMING AND FORECASTING MODEL WITH GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR SPRAY OPERATIONS OF WEST NILE DISEASE INSECTICIDES

An integrated integer programming and forecasting model with geographic information systems for spray operations of West Nile disease insecticides

Public health agencies and medical organizations have increased their relentless efforts to control the outbreaks of mosquitoes causing West Nile disease epidemics with the re-emergence of deadly disease in the United States.Such measures include a large-scale spray operation of insecticides that can counter the population growth of torpedo mosquit

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Positioning whole exome sequencing in the diagnostic pathway for rare disease to optimise utility: a protocol for an observational cohort study and an economic evaluation

Introduction Despite the superior diagnostic performance of exome and genome sequencing compared with conventional genetic tests, evidence gaps related to clinical utility and cost effectiveness have limited their availability in routine clinical practice in many jurisdictions.To inform adoption and reimbursement policy, this protocol provides a ch

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Tapping into the teaching experiences of final year education students to increase support for students in their first year

This study investigates the mentorship of pairing first year and final year teacher education students during their school placements or practicum.Participating students were studied using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach and undertaking Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to interpret their Brow Growth Treatments experience and

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