Effect of Scapular Retraction on Lower Trapezius, Infraspinatus, and Deltoid Muscle Electromyographic Activity During the Side-Lying Abduction Exercise by Masaaki Tsuruike, Todd S. Ellenbecker

“…# Background The lower trapezius (LT) muscle, which stabilizes the scapula posteriorly during arm elevation, has been interesting to both clinicians and researchers for its importance in throwing-related shoulder rehabilitation and injury prevention…”
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Effectiveness of joint species distribution models in the presence of imperfect detection by Stephanie Elizabeth Hogg, Yan Wang, Lewi Stone

“…To overcome the bias, researchers need to carefully design surveys and choose appropriate modelling approaches. …”
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Relationship between meteorological factors and the incidence of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guangju Mo, Hongmei Zhu, Jing Li, Huaiping Zhu, Qiyong Liu

“…Literature was searched for correlation between meteorological factors and SFTS incidence. Two researchers screened the retrieved literature based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. …”
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Refining prognostic assessment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: insights from multi-omics and single-cell analysis unveil SRM as a key target for regulating immunotherapy by Xiaojie Liang, Jia Guo, Baiwei Luo, Weixiang Lu, Qiumin Chen, Yeling Deng, Yunong Yang, Liang Wang

“…Methods Using data from multiple researches, we comprehensively evaluated the characteristics and prognostic impact of PSI features in DLBCL, and developed a novel risk stratification model (PSI score) with a consistent cutoff value to stratify the risk of 3,229 DLBCL patients from different cohorts. …”
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Reconsidering “Critical” Bone Loss in Shoulder Instability: 17-Year Follow-Up Study following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair by Lawrence Chun-Man Lau, Wai-Wang Chau, Randy Ng, Jonathan Patrick Ng, Elvis Chun-Sing Chui, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, James Francis Griffith, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung

“…While 20–25% glenoid bone loss has long been considered the level to necessitate bony augmentation, recent studies indicate that 13.5% has a “subcritical” glenoid bone loss level, which is associated with decreased short- and medium-term functional scores. Few researchers worked on the long-term effect of “subcritical” or even less severe degrees of glenoid bone loss on redislocation rates and functional outcomes after arthroscopic Bankart repair. …”
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Prediction models used in the progression of chronic kidney disease: A scoping review. by David K E Lim, James H Boyd, Elizabeth Thomas, Aron Chakera, Sawitchaya Tippaya, Ashley Irish, Justin Manuel, Kim Betts, Suzanne Robinson

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Researchers are working towards producing an effective model to provide key insights into the progression of CKD. …”
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Effects of carob rich-polyphenols on oxidative stress markers and physical performance in taekwondo athletes by Nawel Gaamouri, Hassane Zouhal, Katsuhiko Suzuki, Mehrez Hammami, Aloui Ghaith, El Hafedh El Mouhab, Anthony C. Hackney, Ismail Laher, Omar Ben Ounis

“…Carob rich phenolic components have attracted the attention of many researchers because of their antioxidant actions. We utilized a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled design to study the putative antioxidant role of six weeks of daily polyphenol supplementation on selected blood markers of oxidative stress and performance in taekwondo athletes. …”
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Methodological considerations for estimating indirect costs in children and adolescents with chronic conditions: a scoping review by Anne Kitschen, Lulseged M. Asegu, Dirk Sauerland

“…Methods The systematic literature search was conducted in Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, NHS EED, and the HTA Database considering all articles from inception until 16 October 2024. Two researchers independently screened title, abstract, and full text. …”
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Critical analysis of doctrinal approaches to the definition of “biological terrorism” by О. V. Shamsutdinov

“…Terrorism has been defined as socially dangerous criminal acts provided for by international and national law, which consist of demonstrative public violence in a generally dangerous manner or with particular cruelty, as well as threats, organisation, preparation, logistical, financial and other support or incitement to commit such acts aimed at intimidating the population, inducing specific institutions or individuals to commit or refuse to commit certain acts, or with the aim of destabilising or destroying law and order. National researchers’ approaches to the definition of “biological terrorism” have been analysed. …”
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Amplifying organizational performance from business intelligence: Business analytics implementation in the retail industry by Emmanuel P. Paulino

“…This may serve as a viable reference for other researchers interested in business analytics and other technology about data management applied in business operations.…”
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Non-Thermal Plasma-Activated Water Enhances Nursery Production of Vegetables: A Species-Specific Study by Silvia Locatelli, Stefano Triolone, Marina De Bonis, Giampaolo Zanin, Carlo Nicoletto

“…Non-thermal plasma technology (NTP) has found widespread applications across several fields, including agriculture. Researchers have explored the use of NTP to improve plant growth and increase agricultural product quality using plasma-activated water (PAW). …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Agaba, Chris

“…From the findings, the study recommends that there should be sustainable communication and education to farmers on effective ways to mitigate landslides, implementation of policies on settlements, and penalties curbing deforestation. Future researchers should investigate the influence government policies have on human activities in landslides prone areas. …”
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Challenges Faced By Literature Teachers In Rwahi-Rwentobo Town Council Ntungamo District. by Kokunda, Rosemary

“…This included headteacher, teachers and students. The researcher used both simple random and purposive sampling techniques in identifying the study sample population. …”
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The Impact of Urbanization on Lives of People in Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala City. by Byonanebye, Bright

“…Urbanization as a concept, its dimensions, and its factors have always attracted the interest of many researchers across the globe. The present study aims to study the need for urbanization to take place in Kampala city, its dimensions, and factors like urban places, urban hierarchy, urban primacy, over-urbanization, urban sprawl, urbanism as a way of life, and the impact of urbanization on people's lives. …”
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Effect of Gender Based Violence on Women’s Health and Wellbeing in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Ninsiima, Irene

“…These included understanding the specific root causes of GBV in each country and community, believe and supporting survivors, engaging men as allies and partners, challenging other gender norms, pay special attention to high-risk groups. The researcher concluded that there are some forms of Gender-Based Violence in the Northern Division, Kabale Municipality. …”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Growth of Tourism in Kabale Municipality. by Amiidu, Muriisa

“…The results further indicated among the possible constraints to tourism development in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District and how can the constraints to tourism in Kabale District be mitigated/reduced include; poor hotels, distance and high transport costs, low pay for tour guides, language barrier, high priorities for international tourism by government, insecurity, poor road. The researcher concluded that the attractions that Influence the Growth of Tourism are game and bird viewing, quality accommodation, tour operators, image of destination, boating and water sports, craft shops, and tourism centers. …”
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Socio-Demographic Factors Contributing to Teenage Pregnancy in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement Zone Four Yumbe District. by Momone, Evaline

“…Objectives guided the study, were: to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics that are associated with the occurrence of teenage pregnancy among girls to assess the impact of displacement in the refugee context on the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among girls in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, and to develop practical recommendations for tailored interventions aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by teenage girls in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement. The researcher adopted both qualitative and quantitative data from 90 respondents. …”
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Domestic Violence and Psychosocial Development of Children in Rukungiri Municipality Uganda. by Nyakahoza, Jackline

“…The objectives of the study were: to establish the relationship between verbal violence and the psychosocial development of children in Rukungiri Municipality; to examine the relationship between physical violence and the psychosocial development of children in Rukungiri Municipality; and, to establish the relationship between emotional violence and the emotional development of children in Rukungiri municipality, Rukungiri district. The researcher employed a cross-sectional study design adopting both quantitative and qualitative approaches. …”
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Investigating the Efficiency of Coffee Husks in Bio-Retention Model for Storm Water Treatment. by Musasizi, Joseph

“…However, the selection of appropriate media structure and optimized design have not been adequately researched. Additionally, the applicability of bio-retention systems has not been introduced and implemented in Uganda. …”
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Career Guidance and Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kisoro District; A case Study of Namirembe and Nyanamo Comprehensive Secondary Schools in Bukimbiri Sub-County. by Robert, Mwesigwa

“…To gather primary data for the study during the field, the researcher used, questionnaire, interview observation guides and focused group discussion guide and the documentary review for secondary data respectively. …”
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