Status of sleeping habits and its influence on growth and metabolism of children in Beijing: a population-based cross-sectional study by Yiren Chen, Lijun Wu, Zijun Liao, Yiying Huang, Qin Liu, Shaoli Li, Junting Liu, Xinnan Zong, Jun Tai, Fangfang Chen

“…The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of sleep habits on the growth and metabolism in school-aged children. Methods This cross-sectional study included 5832 children and adolescents aged 6–18 years from 10 primary and secondary schools in a district in Beijing between 2022 and 2023. …”
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Evidence-based cancer care: assessing guideline adherence of multidisciplinary tumor board recommendations for breast and colorectal cancer in a non-academic medical center by Carl-Stephan Leonhardt, Leopold Lanzenberger, Raphael Puehringer, Ulla Klaiber, Irene Hauser, Oliver Strobel, Gerald Prager, Martin Bodingbauer

“…Guideline adherence of MTB recommendations in non-academic medical centers as well as factors contributing to non-adherence remain largely unexplored. Methods This retrospective study followed the STROBE recommendations. …”
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Effects of perioperative treatment of resectable adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction by immunotherapy (Adebrelimab) combined with chemotherapy (XELOX): protocol for a single... by Yingyi Li, Yuqin Cao, Xipeng Wang, Chengqiang Li, Liqin Zhao, Hecheng Li

“…Adebrelimab, as a novel PD-L1 antibody, has not yet been proven for its efficacy and safety in adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction. Methods The AEGIS study is a prospective, open-labeled, single-arm, phase II clinical trial. …”
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Erbin Regulates Tissue Factors Through Ras/Raf Pathway in Coagulation Disorders in Sepsis by Yang C, Lei C, Jing G, Xia Y, Zhou H, Wu D, Zuo J, Gong H, Wang X, Dong Y, Aidebaike D, Wu X, Song X

“…However, the role of Erbin in coagulation disorders in sepsis and the relationship between Erbin and macrophage regulation of coagulation function are still unclear.Methods: At the cellular level, macrophages were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or MEK inhibitor (PD98059), protein expression levels were detected by Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), and immunofluorescence, mRNA expression levels were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and the concentration of tissue factor (TF) in cell supernatant was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). …”
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ucumeropsis mannii seed oil protects against Bisphenol A- induced testicular mitochondrial damages by Patrick Maduabuchi, Aja, Hilary Akobi, Ogwoni, Peter Chinedu, Agu, Ejike Ugbala, Ekpono, Joshua Nonso, Awoke, Oliver Ugochukwu, Ukachi, Obasi Uche, Orji, Boniface Anthony, Ale, Chinonso Peter, Nweke, Esther Ugo, Alum, Darlington C., Chukwu, Christian E., Offor, Atamgba Agbor, Asuk, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Ojochenemi E., Yakubu, J. B., Akob, Onyedika Gabriel, Ani, Chinaza Godswill, Awuchi

“…Antioxidant enzymes, glutathione, reactive oxygen species, testicular volume, malon- dialdehyde, body weight, and testicular studies were done using standard methods. The results of the bisphenol A-administered group showed a significant decrease in the antioxidant enzymes, glutathione, body weight, and testicular volume with eleva- tion in the levels of reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and testicular indices. …”
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Factors Affecting Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets in Households Among Children Under Five Years of Age in Kazo Town Council, Kazo District. by Tumwebaze, Rodgers

“…Methodology: A cross-sectional research design which was both qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection. Approaches were used. …”
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African animal trypanocide resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ewan, Thomas MacLeod, Susan, Christina Welburn

“…In this study, we investigated the threat associated with AATr by using the major globally available chemotherapeutical agents. Methods: A total of seven electronic databases were screened for an article on trypanocide resistance in AATr by using keywords on preclinical and clinical trials with the number of animals with treatment relapse, days taken to relapse, and resistant gene markers using the PRISMA checklist. …”
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Financial Innovations and Financial Inclusion Among Commercial Banks in Uganda: Case Study Of Kabale District. by Mpirirwe, Christine

“…The study used both descriptive and cross-sectional research designs and combined qualitative and quantitative methods for data collecting and analysis. Using questionnaires and interviews, data was gathered from a sample of 396 respondents as well as additional important informants. …”
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Bank Credit and Loan Repayment During Covid-19 In Kabale District: A Case of Lyamujungu SACCO. by Byamukama, Dicky

“…This was approached using qualitative and quantitative methods. With the help of a questionnaire and interviews, data was collected from 108 clients of Lyamujungu SACCO. …”
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Review of the Effectiveness of the Existing Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems in Uganda. Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council, Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. by Ainebyona, Joseph

“…According to the findings of the study, Kabale Municipal council uses different methods in the collection of solid waste, transporting it and later dispose it to a recognized site. …”
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Murengezi, Innocent

“…The researcher used the Krejcie and Morgan table to determine the 148 who represented the whole study population. Data collection methods and tools used to collect data included questionnaires and interview guides. …”
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The Impact of Sex Education Towards Moral Development Among Pupils in Kebisoni Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Kamagara, Annet

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques in identifying the study sample population. The methods that were used in data collection included surveys, observations, and interviews. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Large Class Size and Pupils Academic Performance in Public Primary School in Rukungiri Municipality. by Kashumbusha, Robert

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. The methods that were used in data collection included questionnaires, observation, and interviews. …”
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In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Bidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave Extracts against HIV/AIDS Patients’ Oral Bacteria in South-Western Uganda by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Anthonia, Shodunke, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Onokiojare, Ephraim Dafiewhare, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…These findings validate the claims of efficacy of Bidens pilosa , Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave on oral lesions of HIV/AIDS patients made by traditional healers and local people in South-Western Uganda. We recommend a detailed study of structural identities and activities of the active antibacterial principle(s) in these plants for possible new drug entities and verification of the interactive effects of the principle(s) with ARVs and cotrimoxazole used daily by HIV/AIDS patients.…”
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Effect of High-Risk Versus Low-Risk Pregnancy at the First Antenatal Care Visit On the Occurrence of Complication During Pregnancy and Labour Or Delivery in Kenya: A Double-Robust... by Kadengye, Damazo T., Odero, Henry Owoko, Izudi, Jonathan

“…Objectives We evaluated the causal effects of high-risk versus low-risk pregnancy at the first antenatal care (ANC) visit on the occurrence of complications during pregnancy and labour or delivery among women in Kenya. Methods We designed a quasi-experimental study using observational data from a large mobile health wallet programme, with the exposure as pregnancy risk at the first ANC visit, measured on a binary scale (low vs high). …”
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Types, Magnitude and Factors Associated with Medication Administration Errors Among Nurses in Rubanda East Health Sub District. by Atuhaire, Oliva

“…This study aims to assess the types, extent, and factors associated with MAEs among nurses in the Rubanda East Health Subdistrict. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested, interviewer-administered questionnaire to collect data from 120 randomly selected nurses in Rubanda East Health Subdistrict. …”
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Teacher Professional Development on Students Learning and Academic Performance: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Rubanda Town Council. by Owomugisha, Edith

“…The findings of the study revealed that there were impacts of Teacher professional development on pupils’ academic performance as they included; Teacher effectiveness increases pupil's performance, High performing schools took more interest in staff training programs, Training provides knowledge and skills to improve and encourages better performance and quality output, Teacher training programs promote knowledge on choice and use of effective teaching methods, Training had visible influence in student academic achievement and Trained teacher receiving students from untrained teacher can facilitate excellent academic gain for his/her students during the school. …”
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Employee Compensation and Retention of Civil Servants In Uganda: A Case Of Rubanda District Local Government. by Tubenawe, Akileo

“…Questionnaires and interview guide methods of data collection were used in the study. …”
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Impact of Tourism on Social Economic Development of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Twesiime, Robert

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques in identifying the study sample population. The methods that were used in data collection included surveys, observations, and interviews. …”
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Role of Financial Management in Influencing the Performance of Kabale District Local Government. by Ahwera, Ruth

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. The methods that were used in data collection included questionnaires, observation, and interviews. …”
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