Mesenchymal stem cells from perinatal tissues promote diabetic wound healing via PI3K/AKT activation by Jiawei Huang, Qingwen Deng, Lai Ling Tsang, Guozhu Chang, Jinghui Guo, Ye Chun Ruan, Chi Chiu Wang, Gang Li, Hon Fai Chan, Xiaohu Zhang, Xiaohua Jiang

“…Results All three types of MSCs promoted wound healing, with hUCMSCs and hCVMSCs showing stronger effects compared to hDCMSCs. Both hUCMSCs and hCVMSCs demonstrated robust wound healing kinetics, with enhanced keratinocyte proliferation (KRT14+/Ki67+ cells), maturation (KRT10/KRT14 ratio), and angiogenesis. …”
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Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Wind Erosion Climate Indices and Their Responses to Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation Patterns in the Chinese Mollisol Region over the Past 61 Ye... by HU Wentao, ZHENG Fenli, GAO Xiaoyu, ZHENG Runhe, FU Jinxia, LI Zhi, ZHANG Jiaqiong

“…[Methods] Four wind erosion climate indices, including occurrence frequency of ≥ 5 m/s of threshold wind of transporting sand, daily maximum wind velocity, daily extreme wind velocity and wind erosion climatic erosivity, were selected to address the spatial and temporal patterns of wind erosion climate indices in the spring (March-May) of the Chinese Mollisol region from 1960 to 2020 based on the daily wind speed data and meteorological data, and to elucidate the impacts of atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns on these indices. …”
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GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease by Wang Y, Fang J, Yuan Q, Yu J, Hu J

“…The glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) gene emerged as a pivotal hub gene, with its expression significantly altered in both TBI and PD datasets.Conclusion: This study underscores the critical role of GPX3 in the molecular intersection of TBI and PD, suggesting it as a novel and potential therapeutic target, offering new insights into potential therapeutic strategies.Keywords: traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, bioinformatics, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurodegenerative diseases…”
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Therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of artesunate for mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome by WANG Xueling, WANG Xueling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHAO Zhipeng

“…Moreover, the expression levels of p-eIF2α, ATF4 and CHOP were significantly down-regulated after AS treatment in both ovarian granulosa cells of PCOS mice and KGN cells (P<0.05). …”
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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Mothers on Management of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District. by Mwiine, Dickens Richard

“…The study employed a cross sectional descriptive research technique where by both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used. …”
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Performance of Banana Peelings Extract as A Natural Coagulant in the Treatment of Surface Water Case Study: River Rwizi, Mbarara. by Asingya, Derrick

“…The initial turbidity of water that was at 41.5 NTU, pH at 7.17, color at 466 PtCo, Ecoli was 3.5CFU/100ml and TSS 45mg/l, after dosing in different banana peelings extracts from both the raw and ripe banana peelings, the values changed as follows; for the raw banana peelings extract at a 60mg/l concentration, the final turbidity value came to 5.6 NTU, color reduced to 25.6 PtCo, pH came to 7.9 and TSS reduced to 0.3mg/l. …”
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Factors Influencing the Growth of Tourism in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Katwesigye, Jordan

“…Other factors have led to the development of tourism at Bwindi impenetrable national park include political climate with 10% of the respondents, image of the destination with 7%, craft shops and tourism centers with 18%, game and bird watching with 16%, nature walks with 11 % and friendly tour guides and tour operator with 14%. …”
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Credit Risk Management and Profitability of Commercial Banks: A Case Study of ABSA Bank Kabale Branch. by Akanyijuka, Bruno

“…Data from questionnaires were summarized, using frequencies and percentages. …”
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Credit Risk Management and Profitability of Commercial Banks: A Case Study of ABSA Bank Kabale Branch. by Akanyijuka, Bruno

“…Data from questionnaires were summarized, using frequencies and percentages. …”
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Human Resource Practices and Employee Retention in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District Local Government. by Baingana, Alex

“…A case study research design was used considering utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted 134 participants, but 119 managed to respond, including 117 who filled out the questionnaire and 02 who were interviewed. …”
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Human Resource Practices and Employee Retention in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District Local Government. by Baingana, Alex

“…A case study research design was used considering utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted 134 participants, but 119 managed to respond, including 117 who filled out the questionnaire and 02 who were interviewed. …”
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Effects of Job Stress on Teachers Productivity in Primary Schools of Katuna Town Council in Kabale District. by Faida, Elias

“…Data analysis will involve the use of descriptive analysis involving the use of frequencies, tables, graphs, and pie charts. …”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed. …”
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The Effect of Delegation of Responsibilities on Teachers’ Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. by Seth, Ahumuza

“…Questionnaires, interviews and documentary review were used in data collection. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analysed data where frequency tables were generated to present the findings. …”
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Village Savings And Loan Associations (VSLA) and Socio -Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable People in Kamuganguzi Sub County Kabale District. by Mwijukye, Deus

“…The tools for data collection were both the interviews and questionnaires. …”
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Assessment of Hand-Hygiene Practices Among Health Care Workers at Kisoro Hospital, Kisoro District. by Nsenga, Alex

“…Study design: The study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive study design usmg both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a prospective cohort study by Erlend Eriksen, Ronak Rajani, Sahrai Saeed, Svein Rotevatn, Daanyaal Wasim, Øyvind Bleie, Abukar Mohamed Ali, Erik Jerome Stene Packer, Håvard Keilegavlen

“…The type of bioprosthesis, but not size, was associated with permanent pacemaker implantation (mechanically expandable valves OR 3.48, 95% CI 2.16 to 5.59; balloon-expandable valves OR 0.07, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.29, both p&lt;0.001)—irrespective of age and sex. During a median follow-up of 60.4 months (range 3–131 months), permanent pacemaker implantation following TAVI was not associated with all-cause mortality (HR 0.89; 95% CI 0.69 to 1.16, p=0.403).Conclusions In the current study, the rates of permanent pacemaker implantation following TAVI decreased substantially from the early low-volume phase to the late high-volume phase. …”
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Designing and Explaining the Competence Model of Knowledge Engineers in Municipalities (Study Case: Tehran Municipality) by Amin Seyyed Nosrati, Zahra Foroutani, Atyieh Bohrani

“…Despite its importance, there is a significant gap in the literature concerning the competence model for knowledge engineers. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Homophily Attitude, Physical, and Social Attractiveness on Purchase Intentions by Honya Ghasemi, Ramin Bashir Khodaparasti, Hooshmand Bagheri Garbollagh

“…Also, the popularity of social media among both the young and older generations has led to its widespread usage as a new marketing communication platform. …”
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Drug-induced autoimmune-like hepatitis: A disproportionality analysis based on the FAERS database. by Wangyu Ye, Yuan Ding, Meng Li, Zhihua Tian, Shaoli Wang, Zhen Liu

“…<h4>Background</h4>Drug-induced autoimmune-like hepatitis (DI-ALH) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to acute liver failure and necessitate liver transplantation. …”
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