Patients’ preferences on atopic dermatitis skincare and social media use: a qualitative study by Roxana Mazilu, Stefanie Ziehfreund, Stephan Traidl, Alexander Zink

“…Conclusions Patients exhibit diverse patterns of SM use when selecting daily products and critically evaluate the online content, demonstrating a greater trust in healthcare professionals or familial connections. Electronic word-of-mouth, disease severity and prior product experiences emerge as prevalent factors influencing patients’ product selection. …”
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Supplier Relationship Management and Organizational Performance in Local Governments: A Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council. by Kesande, Grace

“…This study investigated the relationship between Supplier Relationship Management and Organizational Performance of Kabale Municipal Council, South Western Uganda. The study was guided by three specific objectives, that is: to examine supplier relationship management practices being used at Kabale Municipal Council; to ascertain the moderating influence of supply chain attributes on relationship between supplier relationship management practices and organizational performance; and to establish the challenges being experienced by Kabale Municipal Council in respect with Supplier Relationship Management practices used. …”
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Inaugural Lecture by Kabale University

“…Makara graduated with a PhD in Political Studies at Wits University (South Africa), MPA from the University of Liverpool (UK) and a BA (Hons.) …”
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Experiences of HIV Positive Serostatus Disclosure to Sexual Partner Among Individuals in Discordant Couples in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda. by Atwijukiire, Humphrey, Nakidd, Gladys, Tweheyo, Otwine Anne, Kabami, Jane

“…The current study addressed this research gap and explored the lived experiences of serostatus disclosure among discordant couples in Mbarara City, South Western Uganda. Participants and Methods: We conducted 12 in-depth interviews with the help of a translated interview guide, and they were audio recorded. …”
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Teacher Job Satisfaction and Student Academic Performance at Uganda Certificate of Education in Secondary Schools in Uganda: A case Study of Kamwenge District. by Andrew, Kasaija

“…This clearly indicated that both private and government schools majorly employ youthful teachers who are energetic and enthusiastic to work hence greater performance. …”
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The Impact of Private Education Sector to The Development of Bukimbiri Sub-County, Kisoro District. by Tibesigwa, David

“…This has pushed governments; Bukimbiri sub county government being of them to open up the education spectrum to the public so that the "future leaders" are provide with education services at a --cheaper price" but of primary quality hence the countries witnessing growth and development of their economies. This Study found out that level of development in Atrican education sector has increased youth innovativeness and entering the job market. …”
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Indicators of Esophageal pH-Impedance Monitoring and High-Resolution Manometry in Patients with Various Forms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by I. V. Maev, E. V. Barkalova, M. A. Ovsepyan, D. N. Andreev, Yu. A. Kucheryavyi

“…All patients underwent 24-hour esophageal pH-impedance monitoring and high resolution manometry.Results.  …”
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Pengembangan Sistem Monitoring Pendataan Aplikasi Berbasis Web pada Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat by Salma Nada Safira, Yusi Tyroni Mursityo, Mochamad Chandra Saputra

“…The approach is carried out using object-oriented development with UML. …”
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Supply Chain Practices and Performance of Institutions: A Case Study of Hotloaf Bakery in Kabale Municipality. by Asiimwe, Elias

“…The objectives of the study were; to identify the role of planning on timely production in hotloaf bakeries, to assess the relationship between sourcing and quality product output in hot loaf bakeries, and to investigate the impact of distribution on increased sales in hot loaf bakeries in Kabale municipality. …”
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Uchunguzi wa Sababu za Kuwapo Kwa Wanafunzi Wachache Wanaolichagua Somo la Kiswahili Katika Kiwango Cha “A” Nchini Uganda: Mfano wa Shule za Upili Wilayani Rukungiri. by Mpobwengye, Horeb

“…Hivyo basi, mtafiti aliendeleza utafiti huu ili kueleza sababu zinazopelekea wanafunzi kufanya hivyo. …”
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Characterization of Submicron Oil Mist Particles Generated by Metal Machining Processes by Moriaki Iwasaki, Kojiro Hirai, Kanta Fukumori, Hidenori Higashi, Yayoi Inomata, Takafumi Seto

“…The condensation of thermally evaporated oil vapor was considered to be a major route of ultrafine particle generation during lathe machining and grinding, which used an oil-in-water emulsion and an insoluble lubricant oil, respectively. …”
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PGC-1α activation to enhance macrophage immune function in mycobacterial infections. by Joel R Frandsen, Zhihong Yuan, Brahmchetna Bedi, Zohra Prasla, Seoung-Ryoung Choi, Prabagaran Narayanasamy, Ruxana T Sadikot

“…Although information exists on the clinical significance of NTMs, little is known about host immune response to infection. NTM infections alter macrophage mitochondrial capacity and decrease ATP production, efficient immune response, and bacterial clearance. …”
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Development of a PM2.5 Forecasting System Integrating Low-cost Sensors for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Nguyen Ky Phung, Nguyen Quang Long, Nguyen Van Tin, Dang Thi Thanh Le

“…Drawing input data from transportation and industrial emission inventories, the forecasting system was calibrated and configured using local parameters to deliver hourly forecasts for HCMC. To increase the accuracy of WRF and the meteorological forecasting, the global DEM and land use data were replaced by Lidar data, and land use data were also retrieved from MODIS. …”
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The Detection Rate of Associated Mg ii Absorption Lines in Quasars Depends on Their Radio Emission by Zhi-Fu Chen, Luis C. Ho

“…In active galactic nuclei, jet-driven feedback plays a significant role in influencing the properties of gas within their host galaxy and the circumgalactic medium. By combining observations from the Very Large Array Sky Survey, the Faint Images of the Radio Sky at Twenty-cm, the LOFAR Two Meter Sky Survey, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), we assembled a sample of 3141 radio-loud quasars, among which 418 exhibit Mg ii -associated absorption lines in their SDSS spectra. …”
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MARKET TRADERS AND INTER-GROUP RELATIONS IN JOS MAIN MARKET, 1975-2023 by Dele John Olu, Babajide Sunday Adedeji, Umar Muhuyideen Abdullahi

“…The first part of the work is introduction, section two is on conceptual issues, while section three looks at the description of Jos city, part four gives brief background on Jos main market and its major challenge, section five explains the socio-economic impact of Jos main market on migrant groups and host community in connection with the traders and the relationships they enjoined among one another, and conclusion. …”
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Electro-optic cavities for in-situ measurement of cavity fields by Michael S. Spencer, Joanna M. Urban, Maximilian Frenzel, Niclas S. Mueller, Olga Minakova, Martin Wolf, Alexander Paarmann, Sebastian F. Maehrlein

“…Our theoretical models reveal the origin of the avoided crossings embedded in the intricate mode dispersion, and will enable fully-switchable polaritonic effects within arbitrary materials hosted by the hybrid cavity. Electro-optic cavities (EOCs) will therefore serve as integrated probes of light-matter interactions across all coupling regimes, laying the foundation for field-resolved intra-cavity quantum electrodynamics.…”
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Ecology and the evolution of cooperation by partner choice and reciprocity by Marcelino Fuentes

“…Partner choice may have allowed humans to use a set of collectively produced goods including clothing, fire, hunting tools, housing, and shared knowledge, to the point that they became essential.…”
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Adebowale OGUNSOLA

“…It is therefore recommended that organizations should engage in different philanthropic activities to continue to enjoy peaceful coexistence with the members of the host community. Moreover, it is expected of every corporate entity to have effective control measures in place to cushion the negative effect of its activities on the operating environment. …”
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A Collection of Machine Learning Models for Improved Airport Operations Amidst Adverse Weather Conditions by Ramon Dalmau, Jonathan Attia

“…The system further enhances its capabilities by forecasting the potential entry rate of regulations, expressed in hourly arrivals, providing valuable insights that can guide proactive decision-making. …”
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Pale Damsel Bug Nabis capsiformis Germar (Insecta: Hemiptera: Nabidae) by Karol L. Krey, Justin M. Renkema

“…They use their thickened raptorial front legs that are lined with spines to catch and hold prey, then suck out the body contents with their piercing mouthparts. …”
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