The phrase "and ascertaining" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the process of finding out or determining information or facts.
Example: "The team focused on gathering data and ascertaining the root cause of the issue."
Alternatives: "and determining" or "and finding out".
These populations may be of conservation concern, and ascertaining as much should be a research priority.
There was a pamphlet by Swift, suggesting ways of "Correcting, Improving and Ascertaining the English Tongue".
Sexual offences are under-reported and ascertaining accurate offence numbers is difficult.
Numerous instruments are under investigation to determine their usefulness in imaging and ascertaining a correct in vivo diagnosis of melanoma.
To argue differently is to line up behind Jonathan Swift and the prescriptivists (see Swift's essay "A Proposal for Correcting, Improving and Ascertaining the English Tongue").
Targeted single-CTC proteomics with the capacity for archivable, multiplexed protein analysis offers a unique, complementary taxonomy for understanding CTC biology and ascertaining clinical impact.
One of the joys of working in an archive is deciphering clues and ascertaining that certain identities are really who they are.
The White House was correct in commenting that Ahmed's "teachers have failed" by not taking steps to protect Ahmed's rights and ascertaining the issue at hand.
This is critical for making informed decisions (e.g., identifying licensees, building research and product development collaborations, and ascertaining freedom to operate).
It means it is worthwhile setting standard DSC tests and ascertaining right effective capacity or enthalpy function of PCM in simulations related to PCM system design.
He said that in a marketplace filled with copies and fakes, his role is limited to identifying the age and culture of objects and ascertaining that they are genuine.
