A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception by Izabela Sałacińska, Patrycja Trojnar, Krisztina Éles Gebriné, Viktória Törő, Viktória Törő, Attila Sárváry, Paweł Więch

“…Students aged 24–33 rated satisfaction with learning, self-confidence, overall effectiveness and perception of HFS, problem-solving, and active learning more favorably. Additionally, the levels of perceived effectiveness and satisfaction of higher years students with HFS increased.ConclusionVirtual patient simulation and traditional HFS foster the development of practical skills, as well as soft skills of medical students in challenging situations.…”
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No closure of the linea alba cervicalis reduces complications in endoscopic thyroidectomy by Tiantian Jiang, Yuanhao Su, Yongke Wu, Cheng Li, Tingkai Sun, Yunhao Li, Yuanyuan Ji, Zhidong Wang

“…No closure of the linea alba cervicalis is safe and feasible after endoscopic thyroidectomy via chest-breast approach, with significantly less incidence of neck edema and lower neck discomfort. In addition, NPWT, providing a novel tool to reduce the occurrence of cavity-related complications in current clinical practice, can be used in whether or not to suture the linea alba cervicalis, which is safe and effective.…”
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De-biasing microbiome sequencing data: bacterial morphology-based correction of extraction bias and correlates of chimera formation by Luise Rauer, Amedeo De Tomassi, Christian L. Müller, Claudia Hülpüsch, Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, Matthias Reiger, Avidan U. Neumann

“…Methods We compared dilution series of 3 cell mock communities with an even or staggered composition. …”
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Lightning-induced vulnerability assessment in Bangladesh using machine learning and GIS-based approach by Tanmoy Mazumder, Md. Mustafa Saroar

“…The extensive presence of croplands and rural populations increases exposure to lightning during peak farming seasons, while low literacy rates exacerbate risks by limiting awareness of safety measures. Additionally, large water bodies influence local microclimates and pose risks to those working or travelling in and around these wetlands such as agriculture laborers and fishermen. …”
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Clinical Effect of Teucrium polium Extract Ointment on Post Pilonidal Sinus Excision Wound Healing: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Reza Hosseinpour, Nuruddin Hosseini, Seyedeh Fatemeh Hekmatzadeh, Saadat Mehrabi, Hossein Sadeghi Mansourkhani, Marita Mohamadshahi

“…A total of 132 participants admitted to public hospitals in Yasuj with pilonidal sinus disease were randomized into three groups: T. polium ointment, serum, and placebo. …”
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Measurement the Physiological Properties of Water Pipe Smokers in Shekhan Distract by Abdullah. M. Al-Saiegh, Turki Sabri Haji, Jihan Saado Ahmed, Alaa Azzo Aslo, Firas Faris Khalaf

“…Sample had been taken through blood collection from 100 who are water pipe smoker and 100 who not smoke, and this include the following physiological test: Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Respiratory Flow Rate, in addition with laboratory hematological test Hemoglobin. …”
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Evaluating GRU Algorithm and Double Moving Average for Predicting USDT Prices: A Case Study 2017-2024 by RAHMAT, Munirul ula, Zara Yunizar

“…A hybrid approach combining GRU and DMA reveals their complementary strengths—DMA’s minimal bias (-0.0013% MPE) supports stable trend analysis, while GRU’s slight positive bias (0.0286% MPE) captures short-term fluctuations. Additionally, a comparison with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) demonstrates its superior predictive accuracy, outperforming both GRU (MAE: 5.98, RMSE: 8.53) and DMA (MAE: 5.49, RMSE: 8.72) with the lowest MAE (4.31), MAPE (0.027%), and RMSE (5.64), alongside minimal bias (MPE: 0.007%). …”
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Evaluation of enzymatic hydrolysis of palm kernel meal in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) by Tao Ding, Hao Wang, Xiaofang Liang, Jie Yang, Yaping Zhu, Min Xue

“…However, feeding with EPKM significantly increased the levels of T-AOC, SOD, and GSH-Px in the plasma of largemouth bass, enhancing their antioxidant capacity. Additionally, EPKM reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-1β in both the plasma and intestines of largemouth bass, indicating an anti-inflammatory effect. …”
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mHealth App to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Diverse Families Living in Rural Areas: Usability Study by Alejandra Perez Ramirez, Adrian Ortega, Natalie Stephenson, Angel Muñoz Osorio, Anne Kazak, Thao-Ly Phan

“…Testing was done until feedback reached saturation and no additional substantive changes were suggested. Qualitative and quantitative data regarding usability, acceptability, and understandability were analyzed. …”
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Effect of Construction Waste as a Fine Aggregate on Properties of Concrete. by Sempala, Ronald

“…Construction and demolition (C&D) waste makes up a sizeable fraction of the world's overall production of solid waste, and the majority of it is dumped in landfills. Additionally, using routine construction materials like cement, fine and coarse aggregates results in significantly expensive construction costs. …”
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Impact of Taxes on Performance of Small-Scale Business Enterprises in Kabale Municipality. by Katusiime, Allen

“…The researcher used a cross-sectional survey design based on the use of qualitative and quantitative approaches that were adopted to establish the relationship between taxation and the performance of small-scale businesses. …”
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Cash Flow Management Utilization and Performance of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda: A Case Study of Selected Business Enterprises in Kitumba Sub-county Kabale District. by Twongyeirwe, Marion

“…Also Hazards such as bad debt. fraud and risks and limited working capital. How cash flow management in SMEs can be improved, monitoring the performance of the business, Minimizing costs, and ensuring business growth. …”
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Adoption of Electronic Records Management System in Managing Patients Records at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Musiimenta, Lucky

“…The study used a cross-sectional study design where qualitative research design was used. The study targeted a population of 100 Participants and a sample of 80 Participants using the Morgan and Krejen table. …”
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Assessing the Influence of High Population Growth Rate on Food Security in Nyamweru Subcounty Rubanda District. by Twinamasiko, Derrick

“…From the study findings, the role of the population growth rate towards food security in the Nyamweru sub-county Rubanda district promotes food production. encourages saving and investments, high population growth puts greater pressure on health and improves its quality, leads to a rapid increase in school-age population that calls for more investment in education, high population growth leads to an efficiency of developing countries and their political system and high population puts pressure on urban physical infrastructures leading to development, the study results also on challenges affecting population growth rate on food security in Nyamweru sub county Rubanda district, were inadequate capital for investment, shortage of enough land. poor infrastructure development, climatic changes, over-utilization of land, and political instability the study results also on how a high population growth rate promotes food security in the Nyanweru sub-county Rubanda district the findings were through the development of drought-resistant crops, investment in rural infrastructure, irrigation, improved storage facilities and investment in sustainable technologies. …”
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Determinants of Enrolment and Renewing of Community-Based Health Insurance in Households With Under-5 Children in Rural South-Western Uganda by Emmanuel, Nshakira-Rukundo, Essa, Mussa Chanie, Nathan, Nshakira, Nicolas, Gerber, Joachim, von Braun

“…Results: Results revealed that household’s socioeconomic status, husband’s employment in rural casual work (odds ratio [OR]: 2.581, CI: 1.104-6.032) and knowledge of health insurance premiums (OR: 17.072, CI: 7.027-41.477) were significant predictors of enrolment. Social capital and connectivity, assessed by the number of voluntary groups a household belonged to, was also positively associated with CBHI participation (OR: 5.664, CI: 2.927-10.963). …”
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Ugochukwu, Oliver Ukachi by Maduabuchi , Patrick Aja, Chukwu, Chinecherem Adanna, Okechukwu, Ugwu Paul Chima, Anthony, Boniface Ale, Chinedu , Peter Agu, Deusdedi, Tusubira, Chukwu, Darlington C, Onyedika, Gabriel Ani, Ugbala, Ezebuilo Ekpono, Akobi , Hilary Ogwoni, Awoke , Joshua Nonso, Ogbu, Patience N, Aja, Lucy, Orji, Obasi Uche, Nweke, Chinoso Peter, Egwu, Chinedu, Ekpono, Ejike Ugbala, Ewa, Gift Onyinyechi, Igwenyi, Ikechuku Okorie, Esther, Alum Ugo, Uti, Daniel Ejim, Offor, Christian Emeka, Ifie, Josiah E., Njoku, Amaobichukwu, Kenneth, Ekenechukwu, Ejike, Daniel Eze

“…Malondialdehyde, liver enzymes, reactive oxygen species, total bilirubin, and direct bilirubin levels were all significantly elevated by BPA (p 0.05). Additionally, nuclear factor-B, interleukin-6, interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor, and histological alterations were all considerably (p 0.05) caused by BPA. …”
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African animal trypanocide resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Keneth, Iceland Kasozi, Ewan, Thomas MacLeod, Susan, Christina Welburn

“…Major markers of resistance explored include TbAT1, P1/P2 transporters, folate transporters, such as F-I, F-II, F-III, and polyamine biosynthesis inhibitors. In addition, immunosuppressed hosts favor the development of AATr.…”
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Optimization of Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Leaf Extract in Nanoemulgel And Antiacnes Activity Test Against Propionibacterium Acnes, Staphylococcus Aureus, Staphylococcus Epidermi... by Asyhari, Hanif Fibiana, Cabral, Kibedi B., Wikantyasning, Erindyah R.

“…The nanoemulsion optimal formula was evaluated for particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential and made into nanoemulgel with the addition of Carbopol 940. The optimal formula has a composition of 10.86% VCO, 67.33% Tween 80, 21.81% PEG 400 form homogeneous and clear nanoemulsion with % transmittance of 91.97±1.11%, emulsification time of 56.42±0.72 seconds, and pH of 5.67±0.24. …”
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Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on School Dropout in Selected Primry Schools in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Sibo, Dusabe Chris Jackson

“…The research was conducted using a descriptive research design and included both qualitative and quantitative data. A sample size of 30 respondents was drawn from schools in the Nyarusiza sub-county Kisoro district. …”
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Loan Monitoring Costs and Loan Payment in SACCOs: A Case Study of Hakashenyi SACCO in Kicumbi Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District. by Mutamureka, Andrew

“…Women's access to formal loan sources is restricted because they often lack the required collateral. Additionally, the inability to retrieve all loans due to the relocation of business activities or the residences of defaulters affects loan monitoring in SACCOs. …”
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