Genetic classification and geochemical evaluation of Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir oils in Dezful Embayment and Abadan Plain, SW Iran by Hossein Saadati, Ali Kadkhodaie, Mehrab Rashidi, Hossein Bahrami, Hashem Sarafdokht, Dmitriy A. Martyushev, Amir Abbass Jahangard

“…The Garau Formation was identified as the main candidate source rock, with the Sargelu and Kazhdumi Formations playing secondary roles to some extent in the generation of Family A oils. Additionally, the study underscored the impact of source rock maturity, organofacies, and trap formation timing as crucial factors influencing the geochemical characteristics of these reservoir oils across the studied area.…”
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Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome; a cross-sectional study by Charles R J C Newton, Albert Ningwa, Kevin Marsh, Richard Idro, Rodney Ogwang, Ronald Anguzu, Pamela Akun, Edward Kayongo

“…The number of seizures in asymptomatic persons was 3.0 (IQR 2.0–7.3) and 6.0 (IQR 4.0–10.0) in symptomatic individuals, p=0.024. Additionally, in asymptomatic patients, a positive correlation was observed between the parasite density and number of seizures, r=0.33, p=0.002.Conclusion In patients with nodding syndrome, both asymptomatic and symptomatic malaria are associated with an increased risk of seizures and poorer seizure control. …”
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Severe subcutaneous infection with Clostridium septicum in a herd of native Icelandic horses by Charlotta Oddsdóttir, Ólöf G. Sigurðardóttir, Vala Friðriksdóttir, Vilhjálmur Svansson, Birkir Þór Bragason, Sigríður Björnsdóttir

“…The clinical signs included pyrexia, depression, swollen limbs, chest and neck, reluctance to move and dyspnoea, leading to the death or euthanasia of five horses. In addition, one horse was found dead with no previously noted clinical signs. …”
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Assessing type-2 diabetes risk based on the Indian diabetes risk score among adults aged 45 and above in India by Karthika Maniyara, Prakash Babu Kodali

“…Educational programs on diet and physical activity, creation of public spaces conducive to physical activity, promotion of fruit and vegetable intake, and discouragement of processed and ultra-processed diets can directly address inadequate physical activity and obesity, the two primary modifiable risk factors for type-2 diabetes. Additionally, strengthening health systems for early screening and management of diabetes and pre-diabetes is needed to prevent the diabetes epidemic.…”
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The impact of glucocorticoid receptor transactivation on context-dependent cell migration dynamics by Szonja Polett Pósa, Éva Saskői, Lili Bársony, Lőrinc Pongor, Fanni Fekete, János Papp, Anikó Bozsik, Attila Patócs, Henriett Butz

“…Based on data from 1085 human breast cancer specimens, GR pathway expression correlated with migratory, extracellular matrix, and angiogenesis gene signatures. Additionally, higher expression of GR and increased GR signature were observed in fast-migrating cells compared to slow-migrating ones. …”
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CAR T-cell detection scoping review: an essential biomarker in critical need of standardization by Naomi Taylor, Nirali N Shah, David P Turicek, Victoria M Giordani, Josquin Moraly

“…To evaluate whether subsequent manuscripts from a trial resolved these issues, we analyzed all subsequent manuscripts reporting on the 21 clinical trials, recording all expansion and persistence data. While additional detection techniques–including droplet digital PCR, NanoString, and single-cell RNA sequencing–were reported in follow-up publications, inconsistencies with respect to detection time points and frequency remained, with a significant amount of quantitative data still not readily available. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone: an application of Health Belief Model constructs by Simon Ssentongo, Alex Muhereza, Morie Mustapha, Ruth Gemi, Dennis Cherian, Rebecca Waugh, Benjamin Crookston, Cougar Hall, Mary Linehan, Hayden Borg, Joshua West

“…The survey assessed respondents' views in line with core HBM and TPB constructs, in addition to their levels of vaccine acceptance. We then employed adjusted logistic regression models to investigate the correlation between health behavior change theory constructs and vaccine uptake, taking into account variables like gender, age, education, and country of residence. …”
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Assessment of Strategy Disclosure Drivers in Annual Company Report: A Meta-Synthesis Analysis by Akram Taftiyan, Mohammad Salari Abarghuoi

“…Experts were engaged to validate the elements associated with the extracted codes. …”
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Efficient recovery of rare metal lanthanum from water by MOF-modified biochar: DFT calculation and dynamic adsorption by Qilan Huang, Qianru Zhang, Shuwen Zhao, Chuchen Zhang, Huixin Guan, Jianqiao Liu

“…Confirming the DFT estimations, the adsorption capacity of BC@MIL-88b for La3+ was higher than that of MOF and BC. Additionally, MOF@BC can be recycled at least four times. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial examining the effects of temporarily pausing Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy to coincide with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination... by Abhishek Abhishek, Jonathan A Cook, Helen M Parry, Anne Francis, Lelia Duley, Vicki S Barber, Paul Moss, Nicholas Peckham

“…Secondary outcomes are RBD antibody levels at 12 weeks postbooster vaccination, participant global assessments of disease activity, blood films, full blood count and lactate dehydrogenase levels, impact on quality of life, self-reported adherence with request to temporarily pause or continue BTKi, T cell response against spike protein and relative neutralising antibody titre against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants. Additionally, there will be an investigation of any effects in those given influenza vaccination contemporaneously versus COVID-19 alone.The primary analysis will be performed on the as randomised groups (‘intention to treat’). …”
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Assessment of factors predicting the nutritional status of geriatric people in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia by Samar Lafi Aljohani

“…Background: On a global level, geriatric malnutrition is a substantial problem as it has many adverse health outcomes including increased morbidity and death rates, in addition to poor health-related quality of life. This study aims to assess the nutritional status of patients attending geriatric clinics at hospitals. …”
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A Case of Exacerbation of Chronic Pancreatitis Against the Background of COVID-19 Complicated by Pancreaticopleural Fistula with Enzymatic Pleurisy by I. I. Kotov, I. Yu. Kalinina, A. R. Propp, D. A. Sulim

“…A morphological examination of the macroscopic specimen revealed a diagnosis of pseudotumorous capitate chronic pancreatitis in the acute stage. After surgical treatment, according to ultrasound control, pleurisy was cured. …”
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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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Bank Credit and Loan Repayment During Covid-19 In Kabale District: A Case of Lyamujungu SACCO. by Byamukama, Dicky

“…In addition, interviews were conducted with the general manager, branch managers and loans officers. …”
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The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Local Government Performance in Service Delivery. A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Musinguzi, Joshua

“…The study recommends that tailored approaches are needed, recognizing the diverse effects of lockdowns according to young people's gender, age, stage of education, socioeconomic status, and location (rural, peri-urban, and urban). Provide additional economic support: As well as ensuring access to food for all, in low-income settings governments could consider some form of immediate cash transfer for young people and families.…”
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Assessing The Impact of Tea Production on The Economic Development of Local Community: A Case Study of Kayonza Tea Factory in Kayonza Sub- County Kanungu District. by Tukwasibwe, Joab

“…The study findings show that the factors that have favoured tea production were land availability which is a major factor consisting 90% of the respondents, farm labour, relief, agro-input use and the growing promotion as a strategic agricultural enterprise, the contributions of tea production in Kayonza sub-county Kanungu District were a source of income which is the major contribution of tea production (97%), employment opportunities, foreign exchange earner for the county, contributing to food security, infrastructural development, and the challenges affecting tea production in Kayonza sub-county Kanungu District were pest and diseases which is the major challenge to tea production (90%) cost of production, lack of comprehensive policies, , poor road networks and infrastructures, poor agricultural technology, marketing and value¬addition constraints, climatic changes and seasonal effects and poor access to information. …”
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Enhance Research and Innovation in ICT products, Applications, and Services by Businge, Phelix Mbabazi

“…The six (6) schools were selected among the top schools from which Kabale University has been admitting the highest number of students for different courses in different academic years. …”
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Role of Government Projects and Youth Employment in Kisoro District: A Case Study of Youth Livelihood Program. by Zaninka, Esther

“…The study was guided by three objectives which include: identifying the factors that hinder youth involvement in government programs in Kisoro district, establishing contributions for YLP to gainful employment opportunities among the youth in Kisoro district, and investigating the challenges faced by YLP in Kisoro district. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to analyze data. …”
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Resilience Project Interventions and its Effect on Vulnerable Household’s Standards of Living in Uganda: An Empirical Evidence from USAID ICAN Project in Kigezi Sub-Region. by Sunday, Dismus

“…The study relied on secondary quantitative and qualitative data collected by the USAID ICAN project 900 respondents. …”
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Impact of Small-Scale Businesses on Provision of Employment to Informal Labor Force in Kabale Municipality. by Uwibanze, Frank

“…The study concluded that most business owners used their own savings as startup capital for their businesses, hence operating at a small level with a structural hierarchy of bosses and support staff. …”
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