Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda by Agaba, Francis, Tamwesigire, Caleb, Eton, Marus

“…Correlation and regression tests to analyze the relationships and effects of Credit risk management and Loan Performance of commercial banks in Mbarara city Findings: The study found a significant relationship between credit risk identification and loan performance; credit risk assessment and loan performance; credit risk monitoring and loan performance; and credit risk control and loan performance. …”
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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda by Francis, Agaba, Caleb, Tamwesigire, Eton, Marus

“…Correlation and regression tests to analyze the relationships and effects of Credit risk management and Loan Performance of commercial banks in Mbarara city Findings: The study found a significant relationship between credit risk identification and loan performance; credit risk assessment and loan performance; credit risk monitoring and loan performance; and credit risk control and loan performance. …”
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Performance of Household Water Treatment Methods for Microbial Removal under Household Conditions in Kabale District, Uganda by Alex, Saturday, George Lukoye Makokha, Anthony Macharia

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Hospital frailty risk score predicts graft failure severe infection and mortality in hospitalized kidney transplant recipients from 2010 to 2018 US data by Lumin Chen, Feifan Chu, Hangbin Ma, Zujie Chen, Yuning Ma, Qiwei Ji, Hao Zhou

“…According to these findings, frailty remains a severe problem after KT, and patients who undergo KT should be monitored to prevent adverse effects.…”
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Illicit drug use derived from wastewater-based epidemiology in Iran, their removal during wastewater treatment, and occurrence in receiving waters by Anvar Asadi, Shabnam Zarei, Nebile Daglioglu, Evsen Yavuz Guzel, Neda Ravankhah

“…This study aimed to measure the licit and illicit drug concentrations in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), their removal efficiency, and their consumption rate by wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) approach. A 2-season monitoring program was undertaken for the first time in Iran. …”
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Image Quality Assessment Based on Multi-Scale Representation and Shifting Transformer by Geng Fu, Ziyu Wang, Cuijuan Zhang, Zerong Qi, Mingzheng Hu, Shujun Fu, Yunfeng Zhang

“…In automatic control systems, sensors and cameras are often used to capture images of the environment or processes being monitored. The quality of these images is paramount as it directly affects the system’s ability to accurately interpret and respond to the visual information. …”
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One-pot green synthesis of BSA-capped O-CQDs as an effective fluorescent sensing platform for sensitive and selective detection of promethazine drug by S. Viji, A. Dinesh, K. Radhakrishnan, L. Srimathi Priya, C. Sivasankari, Madhappan Santhamoorthy, Manikandan Ayyar, V. Mohanavel, Mohamed Hashem, Hassan Fouad, G. Ramachandran, S. Santhoshkumar

“…The primary advantages of this technique include simplified sample preparation together with economic advantages which make it a critical instrument for public health monitoring as well as cutting-edge pharmaceutical research. …”
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Lunar and Martian gravity alter immune cell interactions with endothelia in parabolic flight by Yu Du, Bing Han, Katharina Biere, Nathalie Abdelmalek, Xinyu Shu, Chaoyang Song, Guangyao Chen, Ning Li, Marina Tuschen, Huan Wu, Shujin Sun, Alexander Choukér, Mian Long, Dominique Moser

“…To investigate the impact of partial gravity on immune cell attachment to vessel endothelia, THP-1 cells and HUVEC cell layers were monitored in a flow chamber system during parabolic flight in lunar (0.16 g) or Martian (0.38 g) gravity. …”
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The Impact of Time-Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting on Glycemia, Body Weight, and Overall Well-Being in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes – A Review of Studies by Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Bartosz Omasta, Daria Rybak, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Olga Krupa, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Kinga Furtak

“…Adjusting medication, monitoring glucose, and staying hydrated are crucial to minimizing hypoglycemia risk. …”
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Exploring Acute Kidney Injury Incidence in Hip Periprosthetic Joint Infection Treatment With Combined Intravenous and Intra-articular Antibiotic Infusion by Wenbo Mu, MD, PhD, Boyong Xu, MD, Fei Wang, MD, Wentao Guo, MD, PhD, Xiaogang Zhang, MD, Li Cao, MD

“…This approach could serve as a viable alternative for PJI management, emphasizing the importance of careful patient monitoring and tailored antibiotic regimens. Further studies are recommended to optimize treatment protocols and mitigate risks.…”
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Increase in methemoglobin fraction due to the use of glyceryl trinitrate patches in preterm infants: a case report and literature review by Andrea Calandrino, Andrea Calandrino, Francesco Vinci, Francesco Vinci, Marcella Battaglini, Marcella Battaglini, Samuele Caruggi, Samuele Caruggi, Chiara Andreato, Chiara Andreato, Carolina Montobbio, Marianna Vannati, Diego Minghetti, Giorgia Brigati, Luca Antonio Ramenghi, Luca Antonio Ramenghi

“…Elevated MeHb levels, noted in similar cases here reviewed, can impair oxygen exchange, especially in vulnerable preterm infants with immature skin and reduced enzyme activity.ConclusionThis case highlights the need for careful MeHb monitoring and a multidisciplinary approach to manage ischemia safely in neonates undergoing GTN therapy.…”
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Survey on the presence of floating microplastics, trace metals and metalloids in seawater from Southern Italy to the United States of America by Elisabetta Morici, Gaetano Cammilleri, Sergio Scirè, Francesco Paolo Bonomo, Luigi Tranchina, Francesca Terracina, Paola Galluzzo, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Vincenzo Paolo Monteverde, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Sergio Davì, Mariano Licciardi, Salvatore Dara

“…Here, we emphasize the need for sustainable environmental management actions and policies in a global context to monitoring the growing problem of pollutants in our oceans.…”
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DIDACTIC TERMS OF USE OF BIOGRAPH INFINITI SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE IN UKRAINE’S HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Olha M. Lunhol, Olha A. Haborets, Hanna M. Kolieva, Artur O. Voloboiev

“…The Infiniti system monitors and records a wide range of physiological and mechanical signals, analyzes and provides real-time biofeedback through various auditory and visual aids. …”
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The Modulation of Meteorological Parameters on Surface PM2.5 and O3 Concentrations in Guangzhou, China by Qiaoli Bu, Yingying Hong, Haobo Tan, Li Liu, Chunlin Wang, Jianjun Zhu, Pakwai Chan, Chen Chen

“…Using Guangzhou as a case study, we analyzed the meteorological data and air quality data for 2014–2016 obtained by 4 weather stations and 10 environmental monitoring stations, respectively, and assessed the influence of significant meteorological parameters on the hourly PM2.5 concentration and the daily maximum 8-hour-averaged (MDA8) O3 concentration. …”
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Managing Liver Cirrhosis: a Multidisciplinary Approach by V. M. Durleshter, S. A. Gabriel, N. V. Korochanskaya, O. V. Kovalevskaya, S. N. Serikova, P. V. Markov, O. A. Usova, D. S. Murashko, V. Yu. Dyn'ko, A. Yu. Bukhtoyarov, M. A. Basenko

“…In this retrospective study, we assessed data on routine outpatient monitoring of 832 patients with LC and oesophageal varices by the outpatient and inpatient services of the Regional Clinical Hospital No. 2 during 2009-2019.Results. …”
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Uncovering antidepressant prescription patterns: a three-year analysis of outpatient trends by Hossein Karami, Reza Mehrizi, Mohammad Effatpanah, Azamsadat Rivandi, Rajabali Daroudi, Nezam Armand, Leila Ghamkhar

“…Conclusions This study revealed a notable increase in ADs prescriptions in Iran, particularly among women and older individuals. Continued monitoring of ADs prescription is crucial for optimizing outcomes, especially for vulnerable groups such as elderly individuals.…”
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Bedside cerebral microvascular imaging of patients with disorders of consciousness: a feasibility study by Qianqian Ge, Lijie Huang, Qiang Fu, Shuai Han, Rui Wang, Jianghong He, Changhui Li, Changhui Li, Jianwen Luo, Long Xu

“…BackgroundEfficient bedside neurofunctional monitoring is crucial for managing disorders of consciousness (DoC). …”
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Artificial Hummingbird Optimization Algorithm With Hierarchical Deep Learning for Traffic Management in Intelligent Transportation Systems by Abdulrahman Alruban, Hanan Abdullah Mengash, Majdy M. Eltahir, Nabil Sharaf Almalki, Ahmed Mahmud, Mohammed Assiri

“…Deep learning (DL) approaches can be widely used for traffic flow monitoring in the ITS. This manuscript introduces the Artificial Hummingbird Optimization Algorithm with Hierarchical Deep Learning for Traffic Management (AHOA-HDLTM) technique in the ITS environment. …”
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Engagement factors affect academic success through study approaches among physical education and sport university students: a mediation analysis by Amayra Tannoubi, Amayra Tannoubi, Tore Bonsaksen, Tore Bonsaksen, Gry Mørk, Farruh Ahmedov, Edi Setiawan, Fairouz Azaiez

“…The study can enable educators in monitoring and enhancing student engagement, thereby supporting students in their pursuit of high academic performance in physical education and sport.…”
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Any Long-term Effect of the Beirut Port Explosion on the Airborne Particulate Matter? by Yi-Bo Zhao, Nathalie Hayeck, Najat A. Saliba, Claudia Schreiner, Markus Zennegg, Fuze Jiang, Renato Figi, Davide Bleiner, Jing Wang

“…Hence, the results imply that investigations of the chemical contaminations in soil and water are urgently needed. Long-term monitoring is necessary to avoid subsequent air pollution caused by possible particle resuspension. …”
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