Lifestyle and behavioral interventions for urinary incontinence in frail older adults: An integrative review of recent evidence by Kristine M.C. Talley, Janie Thompson

“…Aims:: To conduct an integrative review summarizing recent research and evidence on lifestyle and behavioral interventions for UI in frail older adults published in recent clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, and clinical trial registries. Materials and Methods:: We searched PubMed and professional organization websites for systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines published since 2020. …”
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Predicting the heat capacity of strontium-praseodymium oxysilicate SrPr4(SiO4)3O using machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid models by Amir Hossein Sheikhshoaei, Ali Khoshsima, Davood Zabihzadeh

“…This parameter is important in enhancing the performance and efficiency of heat transfer-based equipment, as well as applications in catalysis, insulation materials, and advanced ceramics. Machine learning (ML) offers a potent solution for forecasting diverse processes using both data-driven and knowledge-based methods. …”
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Implementing the TOPSIS Method for Book Update and Procurement Priority by Nurlindasari Tamsir, Magfirah Magfirah, Vivi Rosida, St. Amina H. Umar, Widyawati Widyawati

“…A library is a building or room designed for the purpose of storing and organizing various types of library items, including books, monographs, serial publications, brochures, and non-library materials. In the Hasanuddin University (Unhas) library, there are at least 516,000 volumes of literature. …”
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Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulations of the Hydrogen and Methane storage capacities of a novel Co-MOF by A. Granja-DelRío, I. Cabria

“…The creation of materials capable of efficiently storing hydrogen and methane is crucial, especially for the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles. …”
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Photoredox-Catalyzed Decomposition of Nitric Oxide over Au-Enhanced Surface Plasmon Resonance ZnSn(OH)6 Microcubes by Minh-Thuan Pham, Truc Mai Thi Nguyen, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang

“…In addition, the generation of other nitrogen species, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) conversion, and the reusability of the materials are calculated and discussed carefully by theory and experiment. …”
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To Analyze the Effect of Platelet Count of Platelet-rich Plasma on Clinical Outcomes in Patients of Osteoarthritis of Knee by Amit Saraf, Prakhar Agarwal, Abhinav Kush

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find the association between the platelet (PLT) count in PLT-rich plasma (PRP) injection and clinical response in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients of Kellgren–Lawrence Grade 2 and 3 KOA were given single intra-articular PRP injection. …”
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Risk Evaluation for the Formation of Gastroduodenal Erosion and Ulceration Induced by Meloxicam in Patients with Seropositive and Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis by R. A. Pavlyukov, M. R. Konorev

“…In this paper, the authors set out toascertain the prognostic value of the rheumatoid factor for the formation of gastroduodenal erosions and ulcers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (meloxicam).Materials and methods. A prospective, randomized study of 138 patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking methotrexate (12.5 mg per week) and meloxicam — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug — (15 mg per day) was conducted. …”
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Factors Influencing Human Waste Management in Sanga Town Council- Kiruhura District. by Mugasha, Bindyomunda Athur

“…Data from questionnaires also revealed that there were environmental factors which influence human wastes management and they include vectors and vermin which was represented by 26%, nature of soil with 40%, construction materials with 30% and there were other factors which was presented by 4%. …”
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Utilization of ICT Skills on Library Information Resources By Students At Kabale Brainstorm High School. by Twongyeirwe, Esther

“…The study findings indicated that Newspaper/magazines, Reference materials (e.g. dictionaries, encyclopedias), Theses/dissertations, Pamphlets, Electronic Information Resources ( e.g. e¬journals), and Monographs/textbooks were the most information resources with a high extent of utilization at Kabale Brainstorm High School. …”
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Utilization of ICT Skills on Library Information Resources by Students at Kabale Brainstorm High School. by Twongyeirwe, Esther

“…The study findings indicated that Newspaper/magazines, Reference materials (e.g. dictionaries, encyclopedias), Theses/dissertations, Pamphlets, Electronic Information Resources ( e.g. e¬journals), and Monographs/textbooks were the most information resources with a high extent of utilization at Kabale Brainstorm High School. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Performance of Lemon Peel Powder and its Ash as Natural Coagulants in the Treatment of Surface Water. by Nuwaribagye, Isaiah

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the efficiency of lemon peel powder and its ash as natural coagulants in surface water treatment. Materials used for the study included surface water collected from the Mineera stream in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri district. …”
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Challenges Faced by Public Libraries in Delivering Services to Users: A Case Study of Kigali Public Library. by Rachel, Mukabarisa

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Investigating the Feasibility of Using Cassava Starch as a Partial Replacement of Cement Used in Mortar: A Case Study Moyo District (Palorinya Refugee Settlement Camp). by Ongom, Samuel

“…The cost of building materials i.e. lake sand, cement, lime, and steel are high and rising and is also becoming scarce, as a result of these, the cost of building construction is ever increasing. …”
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The Impact of Instructional Supervision Practices on Students’ Academic Performance in Uganda Certificate of Education Examinations in Kamwenge District by Herbert, Nzaana

“…Major recommendations were: need to develop and build a remedial mechanism into the school system, proper staffing of the Directorate of Education Standards, need for increasing teachers’ motivation, regular evaluation of the instructional process, school administration procedure and educational outcomes by the supervisors, need for government to always provide instructional materials and other learning facilities and need to promote capacity development of teachers through intensive and regular seminars/workshops.…”
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Resourcing and the sustainability of Donor funded Potatoes Projects in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda by Turyasingura, John Bosco, Moses, Agaba, Meza, Orach, Zombeire, Jotham, Kyabarongo, Benon

“…Objective: To determine the effect of participatory local resourcing on the sustainability of donor-funded potato projects in Kabale District. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a descriptive survey design, and it used potato farmers as the unit of analysis. …”
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An Effective Triage Education Method for Triage Nurses: An Overview and Update by Zagalioti SC, Ziaka M, Exadaktylos A, Fyntanidou B

“…The aim of this mini review is to present the different educational methods and identify the most effective for triage training of triage nurses.Materials and Methods: We screened studies concerning triage education for nurses in Emergency Department, in databases including PubMed, CENTRAL and CINAHL. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF MELTED EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE AS ΒITUMEN MODIFIER FOR PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION by AREMU TAJUDEEN ORIAJE, BAMIDELE IBUKUNOLU OLUGBEMI DAHUNSI, KAZEEM ADEKUNLE ADEYEMO

“… This study was designed to investigate the Performance of melted Expanded Polystrene (EPS) wastes on the quality of bitumen used in asphaltic concrete. The EPS materials were ground and then melted (200-400 oC) to form a slurry. …”
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Cholestasis in Chronic Liver Disease and the Role of Ademetionine in its Treatment (Literature Review and Expert Panel Resolution) by K. L. Raikhelson, A. O. Bueverov, E. A. Kondrashina, M. V. Maevskaya, I. B. Khlynov, E. N. Shirokova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Aim: to analyse the principles of diagnosis and treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis in chronic liver diseases, to present data on the effectiveness of ademetionine in the treatment of chronic liver diseases with intrahepatic cholestasis and the materials of the Expert Meeting held in 2023.   Key points. …”
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Acceptance of Elective Single-embryo Transfer in a Resource-limited Setting: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study by Nithya Panapakkam Jayakumar, Megha Solanki, Reka Karuppusami, Treasa Joseph, Thayparmbil Kunjummen Aleyamma, Mohan Shashikant Kamath

“…Settings and Design: We conducted a cross-sectional study at a tertiary-level referral facility between February 2020 and September 2022. Materials and Methods: This was an interviewer-administered questionnaire-based survey in two stages. …”
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Effects of Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (A-PRF+), Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) and Open Flap Debridement on clinical and wound healing parameters in molar furcation sites: A cas... by L. Pitzurra, D. Vasdravellis, N.A.M. Rosema, S. Bizzarro, B.G. Loos

“…AimTo study the effects of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF+) and enamel matrix derivative (EMD) compared to open flap debridement (OFD) alone in molar furcation sites grade II on clinical and wound healing parameters.Materials and methodsA randomized controlled trial was designed. …”
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