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Targeted values: The relevance of classical Chinese philosophy for illegal wildlife demand reduction campaigns

People and Nature, 2020
The illegal wildlife trade is a global conservation priority, prompting a rise in interventions aimed at reducing the demand for wildlife products. Research shows that designing campaigns to target the values held by a specific audience is an effective ...
Laura Thomas‐Walters, Hubert Cheung, Tien Ming Lee, Anita Kar Yan Wan, Yifu Wang   +4 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Framing rhino horn demand reduction in Vietnam: Dismissing medical use as voodoo [PDF]

, 2018
According to Milliken and Shaw (2012) a surge in illegal rhino poaching in South Africa since 2006 was linked to increasing demand for rhino horn in Vietnam.
Smith, Michael Scott
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An Equilibrium Analysis of Time-Varying and Flat Electricity Rates

Energies
Many electricity providers are offering their customers an array of tariff options intended to discourage electricity consumption at specific times of the day. The problem facing a customer is whether to switch from their existing tariff to a new tariff.
Larry Hughes, Muhammad Hassan Sharif
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Model Predictive Control Based Demand Response Scheme for Peak Demand Reduction in a Smart Campus Integrated Microgrid

IEEE Access, 2021
This paper presents an effective solution to manage the power flows exchanges in a campus integrated microgrid for peak reduction/shaving purposes. The campus integrated microgrid is composed of photovoltaic parking shades, an energy storage system ...
Yasmine Achour, Ahmed Ouammi, Driss Zejli   +2 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring change: A Behavior‐Centered Theory of Change for effective demand reduction interventions

Conservation Science and Practice
Behavior change campaigns are crucial in combatting illegal wildlife trade (IWT) by reducing demand, but assessing their impact requires robust strategies.
Ada Sánchez‐Mercado, Lisandro Moran, María Daniela Pineda, Arlene Cardozo‐Urdaneta, Jon Paul Rodríguez   +4 more
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Centrally Adapted Optimal Control of Multiple Electric Water Heaters

Energies, 2022
Breakthroughs in smart grid technology make it possible to deliver electricity in controlled and intelligent ways to improve energy efficiency between the user and the utility.
Michael J. Ritchie, Jacobus A. A. Engelbrecht, Marthinus J. Booysen   +2 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in Pediatric Patients With Mixed Chimerism After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk, Sebastian Michaelis, Michaela Döring, Thomas Eichholz, Ursula Holzer, Martin Ebinger, Tim Flaadt, Rupert Handgretinger, Peter Lang, Jan Frederic Weller, Markus Mezger   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insights for reducing the consumption of wildlife: The use of bear bile and gallbladder in Cambodia

People and Nature, 2020
Unsustainable wildlife use is one of the leading threats to earth's biodiversity. Historically, efforts to address this issue have been focused on increasing enforcement and anti‐poaching measures. However, recognition that such supply‐reduction measures
Elizabeth Oneita Davis, Diogo Veríssimo, Brian Crudge, Thona Lim, Vichet Roth, Jenny Anne Glikman   +5 more
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