The surge in demand for Internet of Things (IoT) systems and applications has motivated a paradigm shift in the development of viable radio frequency identification technology (RFID)-based solutions for ubiquitous real-time monitoring and tracking.Bit tracking-based anti-collision algorithms have attracted considerable attention, recently, due to i

This research addresses the obstacle avoidance problem in wheeled mobile robots powered by renewable energy by considering all subsystems involved.A three-tier hierarchical controller is developed, integrating the technique of artificial potential fields.The proposed controller incorporates the 006719f dynamics of the three key subsystems typically

BackgroundThe aim was to determine what factors drive and enhance compassionate care behaviors in the ICU setting and which factors drain men firefighter costume and negate such caring attitudes and behaviors.MethodsQualitative, focus group discussions using video vignettes.20 participants agreed to be part of 3 separate focus groups facilitated by

The effects of global warming increase the frequency and intensity of many climate events such as rainfall.We evaluated the effects of environmental conditions on early stage seedling survival of the native thorn scrub species Caesalpinia mexicana A.Gray, Celtis pallida Torr., Cordia boissieri A.DC., and Ebenopsis ebano (Berland.) Barneby and J.W.G