Influence of Information Technology on the Performance of Financial Institutions in Ntungamo: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Ntungamo Branch. by Murungi, Doreen

“…These aspects of ICT have helped institutions in carrying out business activities more effectively and efficiently and information technology has emerged as a strategic resource for achieving higher efficiency, control of operations, and reduction of cost by replacing paper-based and labor-intensive methods with automated processes thus leading to higher productivity and profitability. …”
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FUSE-Net: Multi-Scale CNN for NIR Band Prediction from RGB Using GNDVI-Guided Green Channel Enhancement by Gwanghyeong Lee, Deepak Ghimire, Donghoon Kim, Sewoon Cho, Byoungjun Kim, Sunghwan Jeong

“…The experimental results showed that the G-RGB input consistently outperformed unmodified RGB across multiple metrics, including mean squared error (MSE), peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), spectral correlation coefficient (SCC), and structural similarity (SSIM), with the best performance observed when paired with FUSE-Net. While our method does not replace true NIR data, it offers a viable approximation during inference when only RGB images are available, supporting cost-effective analysis in scenarios where HSI systems are inaccessible.…”
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Dynamic modeling and comparative analysis of heat exchangers in supercritical CO2 power cycles by Tianyang Qin, Yuwei Sun, Wei Wei, Jie Lin, Xinping Yan

“…This study develops a one-dimensional dynamic model of a printed circuit heat exchanger used as the system cooler, based on the finite volume method in Modelica. A sensitivity analysis indicates that 100 control volumes achieve a balance between accuracy and computation efficiency, with limited influence on system dynamics. …”
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Spatial pattern of Trees in the Riparian Forests (Case Study: Wildlife Refuge of Karkhe) by Shaieste Gholami

“…This method allows assessment of consistency of spatial patterns as well as the scale at which they are expressed. …”
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Effects of adding dietary bakery waste to corn on broiler growth performance, carcass traits, and feed costs by Wilaiwan Sirirotjanaput, Jeerasak Chobtang, Auraiwan Isuwan, Supawadee Chimtomg, Janjira Sittiya

“…We hypothesized that this substitution would maintain performance while reducing feed costs. Materials and Methods: A total of 240 1-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly assigned to two dietary treatments: (T1) A control diet with 100% corn and (T2) a diet replacing 40% of corn with bakery waste. …”
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LS-YOLO: A Novel Model for Detecting Multiscale Landslides With Remote Sensing Images by Wenjie Zhang, Zhiheng Liu, Suiping Zhou, Wenjuan Qi, Xinjun Wu, Tianyu Zhang, Ling Han

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Growth and development of two predator species fed a diet of genetically engineered mosquitoes by Claire M. Egan, Lisa Chamberland, Robert E. Ditter, Melina Campos, Fatima Batchelor, Aleena Bosky, Christine H. Coleman, Andrew J. Goffinet, Ariana Hosseini, Morgan Kammersgard, Brian Leetakubuulidde, Danspaid P. Mabuka, Ivan Mulongo Mugeni, Gregory C. Lanzaro

“…Abstract Background Genetically engineered mosquitoes (GEMs) with gene drives have been developed for malaria control but remain untested in natural environments. …”
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Virtual reality and preclinical medical education: a systematic review of its application and effectiveness by Serine Torosian, Vanad Mousakhani, Samantha Wehsener, Vineeta Ramnauth, Gabrielle Walcott-Bedeau

“…It supports independent practice and clinical skills development, particularly in OSCE preparation, anatomy visualization, and surgical training, by offering safe, interactive environments for students to learn from mistakes without patient risk. While VR will not replace lectures, cadaveric dissection, or standardized patients, it serves as a powerful complementary tool that can enhance traditional teaching methods and may, in certain contexts, surpass textbooks in utility. …”
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Epidemiological Features of Purulent Bacterial Meningitis in the Russian Federation at the Present Stage by M. A. Koroleva, M. I. Gritsay, N. S. Churilova, I. S. Koroleva

“…The descriptive-evaluative epidemiological method was used in the work: a retrospective analysis.Results. …”
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Dietary fatty acids promote gut health in weaned piglets by regulating gut microbiota and immune function by Zongze Fan, Lei Lei, Xingyue Wu, Ronghui Xing, Pengfei Du, Ziyang Wang, Huijuan Zhao, Yanqun Huang, Wen Chen, Xuemeng Si

“…This study evaluated the effects of two different blends of MCFA and SCFA (VSM and VS + VM) as alternatives to zinc oxide (ZnO) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, oxidative stress, inflammatory, and gut microbiota composition in weaned piglets.Methods and resultsA total of 108 piglets (8.22 ± 0.51 kg) were randomly assigned to three treatments: control (CON, basal diet + ZnO), VSM (basal diet + higher MCFA and lower SCFA content) and VS + VM (basal diet + higher SCFA and lower MCFA content). …”
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MANAGEMENT OF IN-PATIENTS WITH UNCONTROLLED ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by I. V. Logacheva, V. V. Safronova, N. I. Maximov, S. P. Baranova

“…To investigate the antihypertensive effectiveness of a fixed perindopril/ amlodipine combination (Prestans) and its effects on the visit-to-visit variability of blood pressure levels and quality of life (QoL) among in-patients with uncontrolled arterial hypertension (AH).Material and methods. The study included 35 patients (15 men and 20 women; mean age 50,4±8,9 years) who were hospitalised due to uncontrolled AH. …”
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Commercial serological antibody detection tests for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review. by Karen R Steingart, Megan Henry, Suman Laal, Philip C Hopewell, Andrew Ramsay, Dick Menzies, Jane Cunningham, Karin Weldingh, Madhukar Pai

“…The question is "do they work?"<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We conducted a systematic review to assess the accuracy of commercial antibody detection tests for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. …”
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Prevention of obstetric anal sphincter injuries with perineal support and lateral episiotomy: A historical cohort study by Torbjørn M. Eggebø, Astrid Betten Rygh, Phillip vonBrandis, Finn Egil Skjeldestad

“…We aimed to study the effect of integration of active perineal support and lateral episiotomy on OASIS rates over a 15‐year period and to study interactions between risk factors known before delivery. Material and methods We performed a historical cohort study over the periods 1999–2006 and 2007–2021 at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway. …”
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An online intervention relationship enhancement couple therapy program versus systematic desensitization on sexual performance anxiety in women undergoing infertility treatment wit... by Maryam Afzal Dehkordi, Tahmineh Farajkhoda, Mahdi Khanabadi, Farimah Shamsi

“…Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of relationship enhancement couple therapy program (RECT) vs. systematic desensitization (SD) on sexual anxiety. Materials and Methods: A parallel randomized clinical trial was conducted on 68 women with infertility in Shahrekord, Iran, in January 2022. …”
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IMPULSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDERS IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE. CLINICAL CASES by N. V. Fedorova, A. V. Nikitina

“…This article describes two clinical cases of impulsive­compulsive disorders in patients with Parkinson s disease, methods of di­ agnosis and correction capabilities of these disorders.…”
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Clinical implications of the newly defined concept of ventilator-associated events in trauma patients by Tae Yeon Lee, Jeong Woo Oh, Min Koo Lee, Joong Suck Kim, Jeong Eun Sohn, Jeong Hwan Wi

“…We analyzed risk factors for VAE occurrence and in-hospital mortality in trauma patients who received mechanical ventilatory support. Methods In this retrospective review, the study population comprised patients admitted to the Jeju Regional Trauma Center from January 2020 to January 2021. …”
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Testing for HIV infection in the emergency departments of 2 hospitals in the Southeastern United States by Rachel Safeek, Tamsey Hill, Arthur Hendricks, David Underwood, Mary Washington, Jessica Guidici, Tammy Wong, Charles Gerardo, Charles Hicks, Mehri McKellar

“…Abstract Background In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended non‐targeted, opt‐out HIV screening in all healthcare settings, including emergency departments (EDs). …”
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MANAGEMENT OF IN-PATIENTS WITH UNCONTROLLED ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by I. V. Logacheva, V. V. Safronova, N. I. Maximov, S. P. Baranova

“…To investigate the antihypertensive effectiveness of a fixed perindopril/ amlodipine combination (Prestans) and its effects on the visit-to-visit variability of blood pressure levels and quality of life (QoL) among in-patients with uncontrolled arterial hypertension (AH).Material and methods. The study included 35 patients (15 men and 20 women; mean age 50,4±8,9 years) who were hospitalised due to uncontrolled AH. …”
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Impacts of Sodium/Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors on Circulating Uric Acid Concentrations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Abolfazl Akbari, Mahdi Rafiee, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Amirhossein Sahebkar

“…We conducted a quantitative analysis to assess the impact of SGLT2is on serum uric acid (SUA) in patients with T2DM. Methods. Placebo-controlled trials published before 13 August 2021 were identified by searching PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus. …”
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Assessment of hip abductors by MRI after total hip arthroplasty and effect of fatty atrophy on functional outcome by Emrah Kovalak, Hanife Özdemir, Cenk Ermutlu, Abdullah Obut

“…Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate how fatty atrophy (FA) of the hip abductors in operated and non-operated hips affected the functional outcome following arthroplasty. Methods: Forty-four hips of 22 patients (8 males and 14 females; mean age: 60 ± 14.4 (range: 24–84)) who matched the inclusion criteria and willing to participate in the study were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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