Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Francis, Agaba

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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Agaba, Francis

“…Hence, the study used a quantitative approach to collect numeric and categorical data using structured questionnaires to generate inferential statistics (correlations and regressions).xiii Quantitative method have been used because it produces results that are easy to summarize, compare, generalize and confirm whether the hypotheses hold true or false. …”
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Flexible Learning by Design: Enhancing Faculty Digital Competence and Engagement Through the FLeD Project by Ana Afonso, Lina Morgado, Ingrid Noguera, Paloma Sepúlveda-Parrini, Davinia Hernandez-Leo, Shata N. Alkhasawneh, Maria João Spilker, Isabel Cristina Carvalho

“…The findings support the effectiveness of structured digital tools in promoting pedagogical transformation in online, face-to-face, and hybrid learning. …”
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Promoting classroom inclusion for children with disabilities in rural South India by Jeff Boniface, Dinesh Krishna, Marie Brien, Ramasubramanian Ponnusamy, Navamani Venkatachalapathy, Donna Drynan

“…Methods: This qualitative study utilized semi-structured focus groups with teachers at public and private schools in rural South India. …”
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Modelling oxy-combustion dynamics in rotary kilns for sustainable silicon production: A Case Study from the SisAl Project by J.L. Ferrín, D. Gómez, I. Martínez, L.J. Pérez-Pérez, L. Rey

“…This paper deals with the mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of the rotary gas furnace used at Fundiciones Rey for the preparation of SiO2-CaO slag, a crucial step in the silicon production process of the SisAl Pilot project. The model is structured in three stages to capture the critical thermal and physical processes involved. …”
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First Episode Psychosis in Patients Aged 18 to 30 Admitted Involuntarily: Characteristics and Risk Factors for Functional Non-Remission by Maria El Helou, Matthieu Hein, Beni-Champion Cimpaye, Benjamin Wacquier, Anaïs Mungo

“…Social isolation, low socioeconomic status, unemployment, lack of structured activities, and a DUP ≥ 4 weeks were significantly associated with functional non-remission. …”
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Successful Rehabilitation and Release of a Korean Water Deer (<i>Hydropotes inermis argyropus</i>) After a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) by Sohwon Bae, Minjae Jo, Woojin Shin, Chea-Un Cho, Son-Il Pak, Sangjin Ahn

“…This study underscores the importance of integrating surgical intervention, structured rehabilitation, and post-release monitoring to ensure the successful reintroduction of injured wildlife. …”
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Urinary Tract Infections Caused by <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and Prolonged Treatment with Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole by Rumen Filev, Mila Lyubomirova, Boris Bogov, Alexander Kolevski, Victoria Pencheva, Krasimir Kalinov, Lionel Rostaing

“…This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured, long-term TRS regimen in 11 patients with recurrent <i>K. pneumoniae</i> UTIs who had failed at least two prior antibiotic treatments. …”
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Plant-Based Diets and Athletic Performance: A Critical Review of Evidence Across Endurance, Strength, and Hypertrophy Domains by Anna Polakowska, Jagoda Mazurek, Alicja Pyzik, Anna Dziegciarczyk, Oliwia Mróz, Karolina Borkowska

“…Objective: This review critically examines the current evidence on the effects of plant-based (vegan and vegetarian) diets on athletic performance in terms of endurance, strength, and muscle hypertrophy. Methods: A structured search of the literature from 2010 to 2025 was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. …”
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Understanding Student Acceptance of AI in Mojokerto Regency High Schools and a Framework for Effective Integration by Usmanur Dian Iswanti, Tri Lathif Mardi Suryanto, Doddy Ridwandono, Asif Faroqi, Mohammad Yasser Chuttur

“…A total of 400 high school students from Mojokerto Regency participated. Data collection was conducted through structured questionnaires designed to evaluate factors influencing the adoption of the Question.AI application. …”
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Current state of dermatovenereological medical organizations’ equipment for dermascopy by Alexey A. Kubanov, Margarita R. Rakhmatulina, Arfenya E. Karamova, Elena Yu. Novoselova, Olga G. Artamonova

“…Information on the availability of dermatoscopes was obtained from 72 medical organizations of the dermatovenereological profile. The data obtained were structured, standardized and brought to a general form. …”
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Challenges and Adaptive Strategies in Transitional Care During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Experiences in Japan by Yuka Sumikawa, Noriha Tanaka, Noriko Yamamoto-Mitani

“…<b>Methods</b>: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 15 TCNs from acute care hospitals in Japan. …”
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Glycaemic Control and Associated Self-Management Behaviours in Diabetic Outpatients: A Hospital Based Observation Study in Lusaka, Zambia by Emmanuel Mwila Musenge, Charles Michelo, Boyd Mudenda, Alexey Manankov

“…This cross-sectional study among 198 consenting randomly selected patients was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital diabetic clinic between September and December 2013 in Lusaka, Zambia. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, self-management behaviours, and laboratory measurements. …”
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Satisfactory levels of functionality and quality of life in caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder: is this possible? by Mariana Troesch, Sarah Prates, Stella Sarmento, Thiago Cerqueira-Silva, Gabriela Léda-Rêgo, Caroline Dallalana, Juliana S. Casqueiro, Paula Studart-Bottó, Ângela Miranda-Scippa

“…The following instruments were applied: a clinical and sociodemographic questionnaire, the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus, and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II Personality Disorders. …”
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Network Coordinator Perceptions of Early Childhood Community Systems Building and Development Efforts by Tuyet Mai Ha Hoang, Brandie Bentley, Karen V. Jenkins, Crystal A. Reinhart, Gloria A. Sugg, Karen M. Tabb

“…<b>Methods</b>: We conducted two focus group interviews with 10 participants who worked as network coordinators in public health district offices. A semi-structured focus group interview guide was used to examine community coordinators’ perceptions related to lessons learned with community systems development efforts around early childhood outcomes. …”
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Professional motivations and perceptions of senior dental students in the distance education period during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic by Cansu Özsin Özler, Cansu Atalay, Ece Meral, Meryem Uzamış Tekçiçek, Bahar Güçiz Doğan, Esra Ergin

“…Some improvements should be structured in terms of preventive dentistry issues, both for dental education and dental health service aspects.…”
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Ecological and epidemiological features of the distribution of toxoplasmosis in the territory of Dagestan by A. N. Dzhalilova, T. V. Tsarueva, D. N. Dzhalilova, M. S. Saidov, G. M. Gaziev, R. I. Isaeva, A. M. Kasumova, A. M. Mollaeva, B. M. Saidova

“…Identification of the sources of toxoplasma invasion was undertaken structured around regionally‐oriented methods for the prevention of the disease. …”
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AI Literacy Among University Students: A Comparative Study of Three Countries&#x2014;Slovenia, Croatia, and India by Maja Rozman, Dijana Oreski, Arun Elias, Minnu F. Pynadath, Polona Tominc

“…The sample comprised 471 students from the business studies programmes in Slovenia, Croatia and India. Data were collected through a structured online questionnaire, and statistical analyses utilized descriptive statistics and independent samples proportions to identify significant differences in AI literacy levels across the three countries. …”
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Preparation of astaxanthin/zeaxanthin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for enhanced bioavailability: Characterization-, stability-and permeability study by Radić Kristina, Barbosa Ana Isabel, Reis Salette, Marijan Marijan, Lima Sofia Antunes Costa, Čepo Dubravka Vitali

“…The aim of this work was to develop ASTA- and ZEA-loaded nano-structured lipid carriers (NLCs) that would protect them against degradation and improve their intestinal stability/permeability. …”
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COVID-19 pandemic and food security: Strategic agricultural budget allocation in Indonesia by Akbar Akbar, Rahim Darma, Andi Irawan, Mahyuddin, Feryanto Feryanto, Rida Akzar

“…The study contributes to the policy landscape by offering a structured agricultural budgeting framework and policy recommendations aimed at mitigating disruptions, enhancing productivity, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. …”
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