Purpose - The main goal of this paper is to analyze the implementation of pharmaceuticals cost-containment measures in Egypt. Design/methodology/approach - This paper adopts descriptive and analytical techniques to assess the extent of implementing pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in...

The integration of multiple wireless technologies within the same system on a chip has significantly enhanced connectivity and device interoperability. However, the close proximity of antennas and the non-linear behavior of RF front-end components introduce signal coupling, leading to the...

Wirecut Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) is a cost-effective and productive method of cutting electrically conductive hard materials. WEDM has the added benefit of being more accurate when it comes to manufacturing component forms. In this research, the performance of reciprocated WEDM...

This paper analyzes factors affecting school absenteeism due to an injury or illness among the US school student population between 6 and 15 years of age. The number of missed school days displays overdispersion and is modeled using the Finite Mixture Roy (FMR) model for count variables. The...

This report examines the risks and opportunities of using carbon crediting mechanisms to fund the protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems. It evaluates seven projects registered in the voluntary carbon market, focusing on key challenges related to integrity risks such as additionality,...