Humanitarian aid under sanctions: From the problem statement to the search for solutions by L. D. Oganisyan L.D.

“…In this context, particular attention is paid to the UN Security Council Resolution 2664, adopted in December 2022, which mandates the inclusion of standardized exemptions in UN sanctions regimes in order to minimize the impact of restrictive measures on the provision of assistance and to alleviate the suffering of those in need. …”
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Distributed Storage Strategy and Visual Analysis for Economic Big Data by Xiangli Chang, Hailang Cui

“…For distributed storage workloads, this article adopts specific types of workloads. According to its periodicity, the workload is divided into distributed storage windows of specific duration. …”
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Macrophage MST1 protects against schistosomiasis-induced liver fibrosis by promoting the PPARγ-CD36 pathway and suppressing NF-κB signaling. by Jianyang Li, Xinyuan Cai, Yan Yang, Yulin Mao, Lin Ding, Qian Xue, Xunhao Hu, Yan Huang, Cong Sui, Yuxia Zhang

“…Monocyte-derived macrophages play critical and plastic roles in the progression and regression of liver fibrosis, adopting different polarization phenotypes. Mammalian STE20-like protein kinase 1 (MST1), a serine/threonine kinase, has been established to act as a negative regulator of macrophage-associated inflammation. …”
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Multidimensional comparison of life cycle footprint of hydrogen production technologies by Péter Németh, Anikó Zseni, András Torma

“…Hydrogen as an energy carrier will play an important role in the future in achieving sustainable development goals in the energy and mobility sectors as well as to reach decarbonization goals. Currently adopted hydrogen strategies foresee a significant increase in the amount of hydrogen used in the future. …”
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Emotional competence and problem behavior of left-behind preschool children—the roles of self-regulation and authoritative grandparenting styles by Lanlan Luo, Shan Jin, Qi Huang

“…Significantly, authoritative grandparenting styles enhanced the promoting effect of emotional competence and reduced children’s problem behavior.DiscussionOur findings underscore the importance of intrinsic elements of child self-regulation, as well as adopting more authoritative parenting behaviors in their daily interaction with children, on developing stronger emotional competence and reducing problem behavior in preschoolers.…”
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Re-calibrating measurements of low-cost air quality monitors using PCR-GPR air quality forecasting models. by Bing Liu, Shuting Yang, Junqi Wang

“…It is worth mentioning that this study adopted the time series cross-validation method for data grouping, an innovative approach that is more aligned with real-world scenarios and adequately captures the seasonal variations in pollutant concentrations. …”
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The Application of ICT in Reference Service at Kabale University Library. by Aharimpisya, Barnabas

“…The study was guided by specific objectives which included to determine the extent to which application of ICT are used for rendering reference services at Kabale University Library, to identify the constraints for effective application of ICT for reference services in Kabale University and to propose the strategies for improving application of ICT for reference services in Kabale University Library. The study adopted a descriptive design using a qualitative approach. …”
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Internal controls, corporate governance and fi nancial performance of MFIs in Uganda by Abanis, Turyahebwa, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Arthur, Sunday

“…The article reconnoitered the rapport between internal controls, corporate governance and financial performance of MFIs in Uganda a case of Central Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational design. …”
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ICT Usage and Implementation of Competence-Based Curriculum in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Mugabe, Samuel

“…This study was carried out on ICT Usage and Implementation of Competence-Based Curriculum in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. The study adopted a cross-sectional, correlational survey design where data was collected from selected secondary schools and analyzed at once. …”
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Design of a Flexible Pavement For Nyakabande–Mutolere Road, Nyakabande Sub County, Kisoro District. by Habimana, Stephen

“…It was thus recommended to adopt this pavement structure for Nyakabande - Mutolere Road link.…”
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Investigating the Use of Open Air Burnt Sorghum and Wheat Straw Ashes to Soften Hard Water. by Bainomugisha, Jonan

“…These samples were tested to ascertain their initial properties, sample C was found to be with the highest hardness which was 740 mg/1 and was adopted to be used in the entire hardness removal experiment. …”
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Classifying the Involvement of Men and Women in Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in Kayonza Sub-county by Turyasingura, Benson, Ayiga, Natal

“…The study was guided by the specific objectives which include investigating the engagement of both men and women in climate-smart practices, establishing different climate-smart practices that are being used and assessing the climate smart agricultural practices adopted in in Kayonza sub-county. The study used descriptive research design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses methods. …”
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Influence of Social Capital on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda. by Mbowa, Henry Stanley, Businge, Mbabazi Phelix, Ssemaluulu, Paul, Eton, Marus

“…Novelty: This original study was conducted primarily among women proprietors and managers of SMEs because they are reliable and provide firsthand information as compared to men. Thus, if adopted, the findings are vital for other business proprietors and managers to improve business performance.…”
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Budgeting and Performance of Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO in Kabale Municipality. by Arinaitwe, Yosam

“…Objectives guided the study, namely: to assess the effect of budgeting on resource allocation in microfinance institutions, to examine the effect of budgeting on profitability of microfinance institutions, and to assess the effect of budgeting on planning and control in microfinance institutions in Uganda. The researcher adopted a descriptive status research design to collect qualitative and quantitative data from 30 respondents. …”
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Prevalence of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections and Associated Factors among Patients Attending Hospitals in Bushenyi District, Uganda by Martin, Odoki, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Julius, Tibyangye, Josephat, Nyabayo Maniga, Eddie, Wampande, Charles, Drago Kato, Ezera, Agwu, Joel, Bazira

“…Screening for UTI in hospitalized patients, female gender, married individuals, genitourinary tract abnormalities, indwelling catheter, and diabetics should be adopted.…”
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Public Procurement Reforms and Service Delivery in Rubanda District Uganda. by Niwagaba, Ivan

“…This shall help the district adopt ideas which haveproved tobe very effective for other local governments that are quite successful in the delivery of service.…”
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Record Keeping Practices at Kabale University Central Registry. by Asiimwe, Peter

“…The researcher recommends that they purchase a good-quality photocopying machine and they should adopt the use of record management systems such as the cloud, the disposition methods include burning and archiving and the researcher recommends purchasing a shredder to ease the disposition of records.…”
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Evaluation of Sustainable Land Management Practices in Kaharo Subcounty Kabale District. by Nasaasira, Blair

“…Policy makers should be aware that the level of practice of the SLM was still very poor in the study area, policy should be formulated that will enforce land users (farmers) to adopt and practice the SLM technologies.…”
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Teachers' Competence as an Avenue for "Learning Through Play Pedagogy" in Preschools: A Case of Makindye Ssabagabo Division. by Ngalonsa, Luciana, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The study was guided by scaffolding instruction as a teaching strategy from the social constructivist theory by Levy Vygotsky (1978). The study adopted a case study design. The study population comprised preschool class teachers, heads of sections, head teachers, and pupils in class observation. …”
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Management and Utilisation of Land Resources to Attain Economic Sustainability among Christians in West Ankole Diocese, Uganda. by Ahereza, Madelean, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The study looked for novel strategies that, if adopted, would enhance the economic livelihoods in West Ankole Diocese and raise living standards and sustainably generate income. …”
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