Inorganic Geochemical Study of the Siliciclastic Sediments penetrated by Ash-3 Well in the Greater Ughelli Depobelt, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria by K. Itiowe, B. Kpege, O.N. Ekone, O.J. Aliu

“…Using Herron’s plot for classification shows that the siliciclastic sediments were classified into Fe-shale, Fe-sand and quartz arenites fields. Roser and Korsch’s discriminant function diagrams for provenance signature and tectonic setting show quartzose sedimentary provenance and passive margin tectonic setting fields respectively. …”
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Cardiac achalasia: modern concepts on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and diagnostics by Yu. V. Yevsyutina, O. A. Storonova, A. S. Trukhmanov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Esophageal manometry which allows to evaluate resting pressure and relaxation phenomenon of the lower esophageal sphincter and peristaltic activity of distal part of the esophagus is the «gold standard» of diagnostics. …”
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Johannes Hoornbeeck, a monumental 17th Century Dutch theologian: continuities in his thinking on doctrine and life by J. W. Hofmeyr

“…This first article focuses especially on his contributions in the field of practical theology and homiletics, polemics and pastoral theology. In a later article, the focus will move to his contributions as a systematic theologian, as an historian, as a missiologist, and as a socially engaged theologian with an irenical and ecumenical orientation, in spite of him being a strong polemicist. …”
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Learning Through Reflection: A Team’s Reflection on a Digital, Text-based Positive Health Coaching Intervention for Healthcare Professionals by Croia Loughnane, Róisín O’Donovan, Ashley P. Duggan, Pádraic Dunne

“…The coach’s reflective journal, analysed via Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) shows the potential scalability of text-based coaching, in addition to connection and significant rapport building despite nonverbal cues. …”
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Diabetes Meal Planning: Managing Your Carbohydrate Intake by Nancy Gal, Wendy J. Dahl

“…The amount of carbohydrate you consume is based on your diabetes treatment goals and carbohydrate tolerance. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, written by Nancy J. …”
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Legal Protection for Female workers in Indonesia (Study on the Rights of Female Workers in Tolitoli) by Mulyadi Mulyadi, Sutarman Yodo, Sulbana Sulbana

“…Specifically, 90.2% of companies fail to provide maternity leave, and many others do not adhere to all relevant labor regulations. Key obstacles include limited awareness of rights, weak legal enforcement, and gender discrimination, along with a lack of employer responsibility. …”
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Constitution of Kabale University Administrative Staff Association (KUADSA) by Kabale University

“…After the adoption and registration of this Constitution with relevant authorities and published as may be approved by the General assembly, no amendment shall be effected on any provision of this constitution unless: a) a KUADSA member has proposed and justified an amendment by written request submitted through the General Secretary b) a written notice of at least thirty (30) days has been issued to the KUADSA members stating the subject matter of the proposed amendment c) the amendment has been debated and adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of paid-up members present and voting at an Annual General Assembly, or at an Extra-ordinary General Assembly convened for this purpose d) within 30 days after the amendment, the General Secretary shall communicate the amendment to the University Authority.…”
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Research Agenda 2020 - 2025 by Kabale University

“…Research in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is a channel of knowledge creation and dissemination that makes HEIs relevant to society by influencing development policy; creating knowledge needed for teaching and learning; contributing to national, regional, and international development through the sharing of research information and expertise; and improving the ranking of HEIs. …”
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Research and Innovations Strategic Plan 2020/21 - 2024/25 by Kabale University

“…Through the research agenda, Kabale University will aim to contribute to local, national as well as international development agendas to demonstrate the relevance of the University to society. The plan has six strategic objectives: ⁃ Strengthen and streamline the governance of research and innovations at KAB; ⁃ Build and retain a highly effective research workforce and culture; ⁃ Identify and mobilize funds for research and innovation activities; ⁃ Increase the quantity and impact of research and innovation; ⁃ Build resilient, sustainable, and productive research collaborations; ⁃ Create an enabling environment for research and innovations.…”
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Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Resistance Exercise Prescription on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Overweight and Obese Adults by SUN Yuxin, GUO Xiaoyuan, CHEN Shi, PAN Hui, ZHU Huijuan

“…ObjectiveTo explore the effect of resistance exercise on glycolipid metabolism in over-weight or obese people, with the aim of providing reference for the clinical development of appropriate resistance exercise programs.MethodsPubMed, Cochrane Library, EmBase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform and VIP database were systematically searched to obtain the relevant literature on the effects of resistance exercise on glucose and lipid metabolism from the establishment of the library to December 31, 2023 in overweight and obese populations. …”
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Medical complexity in emergency and urgent care settings: a scoping review protocol by Diane Lorenzetti, Tanvir C Turin, Sumedh Bele, Eddy Lang, Doreen Rabi, Naomi Popeski, Marie-Claire Uwamahoro, Conne Lategan, Kate Yakubets, Cassandra Chisholm

“…Two reviewers will independently screen titles and abstracts for inclusion, followed by a screening of the full text of potentially relevant articles. Relevant data will be extracted from these studies. …”
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Is surgery superior for distal ulna fractures? a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Zakaria Chabihi, Brahim Demnati, Mohamed Moussadiq, Tariq Aalil, Yassine Fath El Khir, El Mehdi Boumediane, Mohamed Amine Benhima, Imad Abkari

“…Level of evidence I Evidence from a meta-analysis and systematic review from all relevant studies.…”
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Does gender influence outcome measures similarly in patients with spondyloarthritis? Results from the ASAS-perSpA study by Sofia Ramiro, Maxime Dougados, Anna Molto, Clementina López-Medina, Victoria Navarro-Compán, Diego Benavent, Dafne Capelusnik

“…Multilevel multivariable linear mixed models adjusted for relevant confounders (and stratified by disease subtype in case of a relevant interaction) were used.Results In total, 65%, 10% and 25% of patients had axSpA, pSpA and PsA, respectively. axSpA was more frequent in males (68%), whereas pSpA and PsA were more frequent in females (53% and 52%, respectively). …”
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Kombinasi Feature Selection Fisher Score dan Principal Component Analysis (PCA) untuk Klasifikasi Cervix Dysplasia by Krisan Aprian Widagdo, Kusworo Adi, Rahmat Gernowo

“…However, Machine learning depends on the features used. Only relevant and discriminant features can provide an accurate classification result. …”
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Measurement, determinants and outcomes of maternal care satisfaction in Nigeria: a systematic review by Jane E Hirst, Robyn Norton, Margaret Peden, Edward Mullins, Beatrice Wuraola Ope, Tavleen Wasan

“…Studies were excluded if they did not clearly define how satisfaction was measured or did not focus on the maternal health service domains under review (ie, antenatal, delivery, and/or postnatal care).Data extraction and synthesis Key information relevant to this study was extracted into an Excel spreadsheet and narratively synthesised. …”
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MISSIONAL-DIACONAL PRACTICES IN JAPAN AND SOUTH AFRICA: by J.S. Van der Watt

“…How can these Reformed faith communities remain relevant in their respective societies? Can deeper fellowship (koinonia) and more direct community involvement (diakonia) constructively embody the gospel and foster church formation? …”
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Calvyn oor natuurrampe by P. C. Potgieter

“…This article explores how John Calvin’s reasoning in this regard could be a relevant contribution towards deeper insight in the extremely difficult issue of a theodicy. …”
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ATTITUDE ANALYSIS OF “THE GUARDIAN” EDITORIAL: LOCKDOWN POLICY AND THE GOVERNMENT by Ratih Laily Nurjanah

“… This study aims to analyze the presented attitude based on the choice of words in an editorial published by The Guardian on November 5th, 2020 entitled “The Guardian View on the New Lockdown: Fewer Promises, Better Performance Needed”.  One of the most relevant discourses to be analyzed is editorial section of newspaper that is considered as the purest part of mass media reflected ideology, or in this case, political stance. …”
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