The Relationship between Depression, Doing Exercise, Age and Cigarettes Smoking in ARV - HIV Patients by Vu Hoang Anh Nguyen, Uyen Thi Bich Nguyen, Thanh Nguyen Ai Tran, Yen Thi Hoai Phan, Ngoc-Anh Truong, Huyen-Trang Luu-Thi, Vinh-Long Tran-Chi

“…This cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the relationship between depression, smoking cigarettes, exercise habits and age in ARV - HIV patients. …”
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The art of being healthy: a qualitative study to develop a thematic framework for understanding the relationship between health and the arts by Matthew Knuiman, Peter Wright, Michael Rosenberg, Christina R Davies

“…Participants were randomly selected from a pool of general population nominees who engaged in the arts for enjoyment, entertainment or as a hobby (response rate=100%).Results A thematic analysis was conducted using QSR-NVivo10. The resulting framework contained seven outcome themes and 63 subthemes. …”
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Efficiency comparison of natural coagulants (Cactus pads and Moringa seeds) for treating textile wastewater (in the case of Kombolcha textile industry) by Getahun Demeke Worku, Shimeles Nigussie Abate

“…Under these ideal circumstances, 82.33 Moreover, cactus pad powder reduced turbidity by 53.16 %, TDS by 97 %, BOD by 58.75 %, COD by 25.37 %, Conductivity by 60 %, and TSS by 56.33 %. Therefore, using Cactus pad as a natural coagulant is advised. …”
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Potassium-pillared Na4FeV(PO4)3@C cathode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries by Jiafeng Zhou, Wei Zhang, Jin Bai, Qingqing Wang, Bo Ding, Hao Gong

“…The structural stability, Na+ mobility and electronic conductivity can significant improved by replacing Na+ with K+ and applying a carbon coating. …”
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Comparing Assisted Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Different Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes Undergoing Frozen Embryo Transfer by Anubhuti Patel, Anviti Saraf, Vyshnavi A. Rao, Kamini A. Rao

“…The analysis of categorical data was conducted using the Chi-square (χ2) test with SPSS 21 software. …”
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Study and application on the size effect and end effect of red sandstone mechanical properties by Feng Chen, Jinyang Du, Yanhong Du, Ruxuan Li, Chun’an Tang, Yishan Pan, Gen Li

“…Abstract Based on the size effect, end effect, and burst tendency of rocks, this paper designs and conducts a series of uniaxial compression laboratory experiments and numerical simulation experiments to explore the influence of these factors on the mechanical properties of rocks. …”
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Practical insights for enhancing primary care rehabilitation services in low-resource contexts by Maria Y. Charumbira, Karina Berner, Quinette A. Louw

“…Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 37 PCPs and 40 patients. …”
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Causal Effects of PM2.5, NOx, and NO2 on Cognitive Function: A Two-sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Yilin Tang, Zhenyu Li, Yicheng Fu, Mingyi Zhao

“…We applied various MR methods, including inverse-variance weighted (IVW), weighted median, and MR-Egger regression, to estimate the causal effects. Furthermore, we conducted heterogeneity and pleiotropy tests to ensure the robustness of our findings. …”
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Development and validation of the respite care model for adults with cancer in Iran: study protocol for a multimethod research project by Vahid Pakpour, Fatemeh Sadeghi-Ghyassi, Azad Rahmani, Nasrin Kheibar, Maryam Rassouli

“…In the first phase, a scoping review will be conducted to identify, describe, conceptualise and implement the respite care system based on available documents and evidence. …”
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COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Pregnancy Outcome during Third Wave by Madhusudan Dey, Shyamji Tiwari, Sunil Chawla, Pranjali Dhume, Abhijit Kumar, Priyanshi Chowdhary, Reshu Rawal

“…Hence, for evidence-based counseling in pregnant patients about expected outcomes depending on their vaccination status, this prospective cohort study was conducted. STUDY DESIGN: This study was conducted in Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India during the third wave of SARS-CoV-2 i.e. from Jan 2022 to Mar 2022. …”
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Pain Assessment Following Open Hemorrhoidectomy Under Local Anesthesia Versus Saddle Block: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. by Sikakulya, Franck Katembo, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Okedi, Xaviour Francis, Baluku, Moris, Lule, Herman, Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu, Kyamanywa, Patrick

“…Methods This was a prospective equivalence randomized, double-blind controlled trial conducted from December 2021 to May 2022 among patients with primary uncomplicated 3rd or 4th-degree hemorrhoids. …”
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Variation in Benthic Macroinvertebrates Along aLongitudinal Gradient of a Disturbed Nyakambu Stream Kabale District Southwestern Uganda. by Byaruhanga, Benson

“…An increase in temperature, increase in conductivity, and total dissolved solids was observed in downstream sites. …”
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An analysis of heavy metals contamination and estimating the daily intakes of vegetables from Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Eric, Oloya Otim

“…Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in five georeferenced markets of Bushenyi district in January 2020. …”
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Fruit and vegetable intake and mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani, Wilson, M. Bamwerinde, Godfrey, Z. Rukundo, Sam, Tumwesigire, Valence, Mfitumukiza, Everd, Bikaitwoha Maniple, Alexander, C. Tsai

“…We conducted a cross-sectional study among 242 family caregivers of people with dementia in southwestern Uganda. …”
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Geographical origin traceability of kiwifruit products using stable isotope and multi-element analysis with multivariate modeling: Feature extraction, selection of model and variab... by Wang Shuanhui, Chen Chang, Tian Jing, Liu Zhi, Mei Xianxian, Zhou Jialu, Wang Dongguang, Zhu Shaohua

“…This study may provide technical supports for combating origin mislabeling conduct, and ensuring food authenticity of kiwifruit in global trade.…”
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SURVEY OF MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS IN MEDICAL IMAGING. ALGORITHMS AND TECHNOLOGIES by Marius Eremia Vlaicu POPA, Mihai CRUCERU, Bogdan DIACONU

“…A literature survey was conducted attempting to report usage of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in processing and interpretation of medical images (X-ray, CT scan, MRI, DEXA, etc.) for the purpose of diagnosing orthopedic disorders. …”
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'n Voorgestelde raamwerk vir die literatuurstudie as kwalitatiewe navorsings-metodologiese tegniek: 'n literatuurstudie oor genadedood as voorbeeld uit die teologiese etiek by L. O. K. Lategan

“… This article proposes a framework on how to conduct a literature study as part of the research process. …”
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Preschool-age children’s education by art: problems and possibilities by Reda Ponelienė

“…The empirical study conducted in March, 2018 (N=182) demonstrated that respondents evaluated preschoolers’ education by art as significant for children’s educational achievements, self-development of value approaches and abilities. …”
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Solving an inverse Cauchy Problem for modified Helmholtz Equations depending on a polynomial expansion approximation by shaimaa aamer, Fatima M. Aboud

“… In this study, a heat conduction in fin-related inverse problem for the modified Helmholtz equation is taken into consideration. …”
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The Design and Construction of a Bolometer. by Twizerimana, Julliet

“…This project on the design and construction of a bolometer is conducted in October 2020 at Kabale University in Kabale district, Southwestern Uganda. …”
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