The Fukushima Event: The Outline and the Technological Background

The paper deals with the evaluation of the Fukushima-Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) accident in Units 1 to 4: an attempt is made to discuss the scenario within a technological framework, considering precursory documented regulations and predictable system performance.An outline is given at first of the NPP layout and of the sequence of major eve

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Randomized evaluation and cost-effectiveness of HIV and sexual and reproductive health service referral and linkage models in Zambia

Abstract Background Provision of HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health services in Zambia is largely characterized by discrete service provision with weak client referral and linkage.The literature reveals gaps in the continuity of care for HIV and sexual and reproductive health.This study assessed whether improved service delivery mode

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