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Open Access Review

Scientometric Analysis of Scheduling in Renewable Energy: A Keyword and Citation Analysis

Received: 21 May 2019;  Published: 15 November 2019;  doi: 10.21926/jept.1904004

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The aim of this paper is the scientometric analysis of articles on “scheduling in renewable energy” that have been published between 2000 and 2017. For this purpose, the terms “scheduling in renewable energy” and “unit commitment in renewable energy” have been searched. We have found 1009 articles in the Scopus database which include the terms mentioned above. VOSviewer and CiteSpace, as two well-known the scientometric analysis tools, have been used. Keywords analysis and citation analysis are two analysis methods [...]

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Open Access Original Research

The Viterbo Hydrothermal System and Its Sustainable Exploitation, Central Italy

Received: 14 May 2019;  Published: 05 September 2019;  doi: 10.21926/jept.1903003

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Background: The Regione Lazio-Direzione Regionale dello Sviluppo Economico e delle Attività Produttive (RL–DRSEAP), carrying out its public functions to govern the use of mineral resources (including thermal water), planned the exploitation of the Viterbo hydrothermal system on the basis of a conceptual hydrogeological model (CHM). The CHMs of the Viterbo area and that of the neighboring Tuscany region, characterized by the same geological and hydrogeological setting, are discussed, suggesting the unreliability of [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Sustainability Assessment of Power Generation from an Abandoned Oil and Gas Well in Alberta, Canada

Received: 30 May 2019;  Published: 07 August 2019;  doi: 10.21926/jept.1903002

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The main objective of this paper is to study the sustainability of power generation from an abandoned oil and gas well in the province of Alberta, Canada. Economic and environmental indicators were used for the sustainability assessment. A conceptual design for a pilot plant was developed, and the main parameters were determined. An abandoned oil and gas well represents the thermal power source through circulating water into an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) unit to generate electricity. The thermal power is extracted [...]

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Open Access Original Research

A Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis for the Production of Solar Photovoltaic Modules in Sudan

Received: 23 May 2019;  Published: 23 July 2019;  doi: 10.21926/jept.1903001

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This paper is intended to evaluate the economic viability of producing solar photovoltaic modules in Sudan. The simple payback period and the net present value were used as economic indicators to study comparatively different annual production capacities. Initial and operating costs were developed and analyzed for the product lifecycle. The number of working shifts in the base case is doubled to achieve a production rate of 20 MW/year and double shift with double quantity of machines is executed to reach a producti [...]

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Open Access Editorial

Athens 2026 – International Exchange of Professionals in Medicine: A Global Gala Technology Platform for Medical Sciences, Innovation, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Received: 19 April 2026;  Published: 20 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2602014

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The International Exchange of Professionals – Thematic Event in Medicine 2026, held in Athens, was a high-level interdisciplinary forum for clinical medicine, biomedical research, and translational innovation. Conducted at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel, the congress brought together more than 300 international experts from over 40 countries. It was organized under the auspices of the World High Technology Society in cooperation with BIT Group Global and the Shenzhen International Talent Exchange Center. The program i [...]

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Open Access Research Article

A Qualitative Exploration: Black Women Living with Depression

Received: 14 September 2025;  Published: 07 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2602013

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Studies show Black women exhibit distinct depression symptoms and treatment experiences compared to other groups, often facing underdiagnosis and inadequate care. Unfortunately, knowledge about Black women with depression has been underexplored. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of Black women’s experiences living with clinical depression. To address this objective, we conducted a survey among 28 Black women aged 18 years and older (mean age = 35) residing in the United States, [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Beyond the Feed: Academic, Emotional, and Social Consequences of Social Media Use Among College Students

Received: 22 October 2025;  Published: 30 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601012

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In 2025, college students are reportedly more anxious and strained than any previous generation of young people, while they are also the first to have grown up entirely immersed in social media. This research explores social media use patterns and their relationship with academic, emotional, health-related and social well-being among college students. A total of 111 college students from an East Coast university self-selected to complete a one-time assessment anonymously through Qualtrics. A mixed-methods, explorat [...]

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“Make Sure That Our Culture and Color is Known:” Maternal Perceptions of Using Media in the Ethnic-Racial Socialization of Young Black Children

Received: 10 October 2025;  Published: 13 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601011

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Although methods of ethnic-racial socialization have been studied in the past, welcoming in a new digital age has affected how parents engage with their children on topics such as race and culture. While media can be an engaging way to expose young children to race and culture, the underrepresentation of Black youth in media in the United States has posed a dilemma for Black parents about the best way of using media to socialize their young children. To understand how Black mothers expose their children to ideas ab [...]

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Embodied Rituals and Healing Practices in Turkish Health Culture: Implications for Contemporary Healthcare Environments

Received: 14 October 2025;  Published: 02 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601010

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Throughout human history, movement has functioned not only as a physical activity but also as a ritual, considered a healing practice linked to meaning-making and social balance. Bodily performances and ritual-based practices—such as folk dances and mystical rituals—have historically supported the physical and emotional integrity of individuals. This paper examines the historical continuity of movement-based performative practices in Turkish health culture through religious and mystical rituals, folk dances, and mu [...]

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Compassionate Mind Training for All: An Evaluation of a One-Day Compassionate Mind Training Workshop for Mental Health NHS Staff as Part of Compassion Focused Staff Support

Received: 13 October 2025;  Published: 13 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601009

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It has become increasingly evident that individuals who work in the NHS can be heavily impacted by the nature of their work; for instance, PTSD, work related burnout, vicarious trauma, moral injury, anxiety, and depression. In turn, individuals who experience said psychological difficulties often require work-related mental health leave from work. This paper examines the experience of a One-day Compassionate Mind Training workshop (CMT), available for all NHS staff. This day has an emphasis on developing multidirec [...]

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