Corneal biomechanics: A diagnostic tool for differentiating high astigmatism and mild keratoconus by Norsyariza Razak, Wan Haslina Wan Abdul Halim, Bariah Mohd-Ali

“…Results: The Corvis biomechanical index (CBI) between HA and mild KCN reflected a lower area under the curve (AUC) of 0.859, with a sensitivity of 92.7% and specificity of 65.4%, than CBI between normal and mild KCN, with an AUC of 0.896. …”
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Prognostic value of the lactate dehydrogenase to albumin ratio in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with the first-line PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors combined with... by Meifeng Luo, Huiting Wei, Moqin Qiu, Cuiyun Su, Ruiling Ning, Shaozhang Zhou

“…ROC analysis found the optimal LAR cutoff value was 5.0, resulting in a sensitivity of 78.87% and a specificity of 44.6% (area under the ROC curve 0.622; P = 0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed a significant positive association between LAR and overall survival (OS) after adjusting for confounders (HR = 2.22, 95% CI = 1.25-3.96, P = 0.007). …”
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International Experience of Innovative Development of the Forest Industry in the Post-War Period and Its Adaptation for Ukraine by Petrashchuk Mykola V.

“…Also, one of the most common factors of negative impact on the forest ecosystem is human activity, which, in particular, consists in the use of forest resources for economic purposes by logging without appropriate permission. Such offenses under martial law are happening more and more often, as evidenced by media reports. …”
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Correlation between hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet score and short-term mortality in critically ill patients by Chong Zhang, Wenjin Peng, Meng Ning, Weiru Liang, Bin Su, Tingting Guo, Kun Hu, Wei Su, Yi Chen, Yingwu Liu

“…Additionally, the HALP score improved the predictive ability of the SOFA score (∆Area under curve: 0.009, p < 0.001). In Cox proportional hazards models, a low HALP score (HALP score < 3.2) was also associated with a higher risk of 28-day mortality (adjusted hazard ratio: 1.52, 95% CI: 1.33 to 1.74). …”
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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on Dental Match residency applicant statistics in the United States of America: a cross sectional analysis by Vinayak M. Joshi, Eswar Kandaswamy, Sivaraman Prakasam, Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Andrew G. Chapple

“…Further specific residency-based MATCH data from the USA and equivalent sources around the world needs to be investigated to understand the underlying trends and to guide future policymaking for post-graduate dental specialty training especially as it relates to specific factors such as job market, perceived quality of education, economic and geopolitical factors.…”
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An Examination of Records Retention and Disposition Policy at Kabale University. by Nayakiira, Promise

“…Restrictions on access to records showed that the University should also keep personnel files that reflect performance reviews and any complaints brought against the University or individual employees under applicable state and federal statutes. Therefore according to the study, an effective records retention and disposition policy at Kabale University is the control quality of information, improves the filing system, Regulates and oversee actions and decisions, improves information handling and allows quick retrieval, Reduces operating costs, fosters professionalism, and avoids records redundancy. …”
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Information Access and Promotion of Human Rights: A Case Study of High Court Kabale Municipality. by Akwasiibwe, Bonitah

“…The study results on the state of access to information and promotion of human rights at the High Court in Kabale Municipality were; availing of information through constitutions, provision for the timely processing of requests for information, provision of the right to truth about human rights violations and ensuring inaccessible laws under the principle of ignorance of the law is no excuse. …”
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In vitro multiplication and phytochemical evaluation of Apios americana Medik for enhanced production of the staple food and tissues with versatile bioactivities. by Okello, Denis, Gang, Roggers, Rahmat, Endang, Yang, Sungyu, Ban, Yeongjun, Chung, Yuseong, Lee, Jun, Kang, Youngmin

“…Americana through seeds and tubers faces several challenges, including limited seed sets under manual pollination, resulting in reduced production. …”
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Digitisation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in Cultural Centres in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Museum and Cultural Centre, Mbarara. by Twesigye, Christopher

“…The study was guided by specific objectives: to ascertain the types of cultural heritage artifacts; to establish the conditions under which cultural heritage artefacts are kept; to assess the level of digitization of cultural heritage artifacts; to establish the challenges of digitization of cultural heritage artifacts and to propose possible strategies to the challenges of digitization of cultural heritage artifacts at Igongo Cultural Centre. …”
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Evaluating the Salary Mismatch Among Secondary School Teachears in Rubanda District. by Atukwase, Brian

“…The research sought to identify the extent of salary mismatch, its underlying causes, and its implications for the education system. …”
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Design and Modellingof a Pneumatic Vice Machine by Talemwa, Prosper

“…The design focuses on optimizing the pneumatic actuator mechanism to ensure consistent performance under varying load conditions. Key features include a robust frame constructed from high-strength materials, an adjustable clamping jaw system for accommodating different workpiece geometries, and integrated pressure control for fine-tuning clamping force. …”
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Mentorship and supervision in Ugandan higher education institutions universities: challenges and prospects by John Michael, Edoru, Adebayo, Sanni T.

“…Mentoring at a higher education institution or university entails long time passing on of support, guidance and advice. The underlying factor in mentoring in the work place is that the more experienced colleague uses their greater knowledge and understanding of the work or workplace to support the development of a more junior or inexperienced member of staff. …”
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Mentorship and supervision in Ugandan higher education institutions universities: challenges and prospects by John Michael, Edoru, Sanni Tajudeen, Adebayo

“…Mentoring at a higher education institution or university entails long time passing on of support, guidance and advice. The underlying factor in mentoring in the work place is that the more experienced colleague uses their greater knowledge and understanding of the work or workplace to support the development of a more junior or inexperienced member of staff. …”
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Cultura y sociedad: Próspero Calderón y su legado para las artes, letras y publicaciones costarricenses by Jimena Sánchez Zumbado

“…Bajo sus ideales de promoción de la cultura se fundan las primeras publicaciones costarricenses en formato de revista: Costa Rica Ilustrada y Páginas Ilustradas, presentando en sus páginas fotografías de H.N. Rudd, Manuel Gómez Miralles y Amando Céspedes, entre otros, así como textos de Joaquín García Monge, Justo A. …”
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Low-Load Blood-flow Restriction Training for Medial Tibial Stress-Syndrome in Athletes: A Case Series by Anders F. Brekke, Johanne Bjørklund, Rosa C. Holse, Christian Larsen, Mikkel H. Hjortshoej

“… # Study design Case series # Methods Six recreational athletes (one handball player, one soccer player, and four runners) with MTSS were recruited. Inclusion criteria included pain along the distal two-thirds medial tibial border occurring during or after activity. …”
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Cyclone Idai Disaster in Zimbabwe: A New Testament ethical analysis of Matthew 24:37–39 by Lovejoy Chabata

“…The ravaging effects of Tropical Cyclone Idai on Zimbabwe’s Eastern border with Mozambique in March 2019 posed a rude awakening for the country to develop strategic disaster management policies. …”
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Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Military River Defense on the Ming Great Wall: A Case Study of the Shanxi Section of the Yellow River by Tianlian WANG, Zhe LI

“…Indicators such as elevation, slope, and distribution distance are extracted to analyze the spatial characteristics of river defense under varying conditions. Then, the spatial distribution characteristics of the defense system in different modes were quantified. …”
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Incidence and predictors of respiratory tract infections among birth cohorts in Ethiopia, 2023 by Fekade Demeke Bayou, Mastewal Arefaynie, Anissa Mohammed, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Awoke Keleb, Natnael Kebede, Yawkal Tsega, Bayu Hailemariam Mersha, Abel Endawkie, Shimels Derso Kebede, Kaleab Mesfin Abera, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Chala Daba, Lakew Asmare

“…It is one of the major causes of under-five mortality in Ethiopia, accountable for 18% of total deaths. …”
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Cobalt titanate nanocatalyst for enhanced photodegradation of atrazine: kinetics, degradation efficiency, and mechanistic analysis by Jeremiah Suleiman Nuhu, Femi Emmanuel Awe, Rajni Garg, Rishav Garg, Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Hazratullah Paktin

“…The photocatalytic activity of CoTiO₃ NPs was tested under sunlight irradiation and the results obtained demonstrated excellent efficiency compared to the photolysis reaction. …”
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Sexual and Cardiovascular health.Factors Influencing on the Quality of Sexual Life of Coronary Heart Disease Patients - a Narrative Review by Piegza M, Smolarczyk J, Piegza J

“…Sexual rehabilitation should be an integral part of cardiac rehabilitation, and lifestyle modification and optimal treatment of underlying medical conditions are key to maintaining psychophysical well-being and a successful sex life.Keywords: sexual activity, cardiovascular risk factors, erectile dysfunction, Princeton consensus, myocardial infarction…”
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