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The thesis’ title is “The Role of Renewable Energy Technology in Holistic Community Development”. In order to discuss achievements, there need to be tangible, measurable results, which require that projects have been designed and implemented, so that they can be monitored and evaluated.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Respiratory Symptom Total Suspended Particulate Energy Service Renewable Energy Resource 
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  1. 1.Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringUniversity of California San DiegoLa JollaUSA

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