Investigating the Effect of Heavy Metals in Water Used for Concrete Production: A Case Study of Kabale. by Bwengye, Felix

“…The water samples used were collected from Regina Water Springs Rutooma Central division and taken by Mbarara National Water and Sewage Corporation for testing. 150mm X 150mm X 150mm concrete cube samples were prepared with the three water samples. A mix ratio of 1:2:4 was used for the experimental study. …”
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Impact of Small-Scale Businesses on Provision of Employment to Informal Labor Force in Kabale Municipality. by Uwibanze, Frank

“…The collected data was analyzed using quantitative analysis which majorly involved six major activities namely, data preparation, counting, grouping, relating, predicting, and statistical testing. …”
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Interest Rates and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprise in Uganda: A Case Study of Muhanga Town Council. by Nabaasa, Innocent

“…The researcher first prepared data collection methods, and their collectors and accuracy were confirmed by the supervisor to test their validity and reliability. …”
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Antistripping potential of cement kiln dust on recycled asphalt pavement. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions by Usman, Kabiru Rogo, Ali, Atheer Muhammed, Wakawa, Yakubu Mamman, Usman, Abbas

“…The rising production cost, environmental safety concerns, and the push towards sustainable consumption/ production seek alternatives for traditional antistripping agents for asphalt production, thus, CKD. This study prepared densegraded asphalt concrete with nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) of 14 mm with 1%, 3%, and 5% of CKD by weight of RAP according to Malaysian standard. …”
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A Program for Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (PGDME) by Kabale University

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Subcutaneous implantation of tooth germ stem cells over the masseter muscle in mice: An in vivo pilot study by Nosrat Nourbakhsh, Ghazaleh Baniebrahimi, Sahar Talebi, Ardeshir Talebi, Mohammad Hossein Nasr Esfahani, Bijan Movahedian, Maziar Manshayi, Navid Naghdi, Fatemeh Ejeian, Elahe Masaeli, Seyed Ali Mosaddad

“…Tooth germ stem cells were prepared into a suspension and seeded onto scaffolds, which were then implanted subcutaneously over the masseter muscle in male mice. …”
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In situ template synthesized silver nanoparticulate banana fibre materials with antimicrobial and antibiotic release properties: Efficacy evaluation in ex vivo wound infection mode... by Pompi Das, Debajit Mahanta, Sharmila Giogi, Tarh Kaha, Ngurang Nisha, Sanjeeb Kalita

“…This study reports the in-situ template synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) within banana fibres (BF), non-woven sheets (BFS), and microparticles (BFM), yielding multifunctional biocomposites with broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and controlled antibiotic release capabilities. The prepared SNPs exhibited a uniform size distribution with an average diameter of 12.6 ± 2.4 nm, confirmed through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Preliminary analysis of the role of small hepatitis B surface proteins mutations in the pathogenesis of occult hepatitis B infection via the endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced UP... by Huang Chengrong, Zhang Hao, Wang Jing, Li Jianfei, Liu Qian, Zong Qiyin, Zhang Yunyun, Wang Qin, Zhou Qiang

“…Western blotting was further used to assess HBsAg and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS)-related protein levels in lysates prepared from these cells, while the localization of HBsAg within cells was assessed via immunofluorescent staining. …”
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Anticancer activity of Ilex khasiana, a rare and endemic species of holly in Northeast India, against murine lymphoma by Charles Lalnunfela, Pawi Bawitlung Lalthanpuii, Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga, Zothansiama, Chhaihlo Lalmuansangi, Mary Zosangzuali, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Tochhawng Lalhriatpuii, Kholhring Lalchhandama

“…A methanol extract of the leaves was prepared from which 16 different compounds were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy. …”
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Construction of a nursing management program for early fluid resuscitation in patients with acute pancreatitis: a Delphi study in China by Fang He, Xiaohong Zhang, Jiao Liu, Shaojian Mo, Lei Zhang, Xifeng Fu, Yanzhang Tian, Fei Gao, Yan Liu

“…Methods Through literature research, on-site research, semi-structured interviews, and other preliminary preparations of the first draft of the nursing management program for early fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis, the Delphi method was used to conduct two rounds of correspondence with medical and nursing experts, and then statistically analyzed. …”
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Men’s Attitudes Towards Participation in Organised Prostate Cancer Testing: An Abductive Thematic Analysis by Markus Arvendell, Lottie Phillips, Sara Delilovic, Moa Backman Enelius, Karin Olsson, Anetta Bolejko, Olof Akre, Sigrid Carlsson, Anne Richter, Anna Lantz

“…Background and objective: Organised prostate cancer (PCa) testing (OPT) was introduced in Sweden to gain knowledge in preparation for a potential national PCa screening programme. …”
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Carthamin yellow-loaded glycyrrhetinic acid liposomes alleviate interstitial fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy by Yifei Wang, Wenfang He, Peiyao Ren, Li Zhao, Danna Zheng, Juan Jin

“…Objectives To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of Carthamin yellow (CY)-loaded glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) liposomes in treating diabetic nephropathy (DN), particularly in alleviating renal interstitial fibrosis and improving kidney function.Methods CY-loaded GA liposomes were prepared and characterized for structural stability and controlled release. …”
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Development of ¹¹¹In-Labeled Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting SFTSV Structural Proteins for Molecular Imaging of SFTS Infectious Diseases by SPECT by Takeshi Fuchigami, Mya Myat Ngwe Tun, Yusuke Tanahara, Kodai Nishi, Sakura Yoshida, Kazuma Ogawa, Morio Nakayama, Daisuke Hayasaka

“…¹¹¹In-labeled N-mAb was successfully prepared using a diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) chelator, resulting in [¹¹¹In]In-DTPA-N-mAb with high radiochemical purity exceeding 95% and a radiochemical yield of 55%. …”
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Large language models for pretreatment education in pediatric radiation oncology: A comparative evaluation study by Dominik Wawrzuta, Aleksandra Napieralska, Katarzyna Ludwikowska, Laimonas Jaruševičius, Anastasija Trofimoviča-Krasnorucka, Gints Rausis, Agata Szulc, Katarzyna Pędziwiatr, Kateřina Poláchová, Justyna Klejdysz, Marzanna Chojnacka

“…Additionally, a radiation oncologist prepared answers to these questions. Finally, a multi-institutional group of nine pediatric radiotherapy experts conducted a blind review of responses, assessing reliability, concision, and comprehensibility. …”
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HfC–HfO2 modified high/superhigh temperature thermal protection coating for superior hot corrosion resistance and antioxidation performance by Zhiyun Ye, Shuqi Wang, Shuang Yu, Xinrui Zhao, Yongchun Zou, Guoliang Chen, Lei Wen, Lina Zhao, Guangxi Zhang, Yaming Wang, Jiahu Ouyang, Dechang Jia, Yu Zhou

“…In this study, a HfC–HfO2-modified silicide coating was prepared via an innovative method of halide-activated pack cementation (HAPC) combined with liquid-plasma-assisted particle deposition and sintering of niobium alloys, resulting in a composite coating with excellent hot corrosion resistance and high-temperature oxidation resistance. …”
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Risk Factor Analysis of Ski and Snowboard Injuries During the 2023/2024 Winter Season: A Single, High-Volume Trauma Center Database Analysis by Michele Paolo Festini Capello, Pieralberto Valpiana, Giuseppe Aloisi, Giovanni Cristofolini, Svea Caren Misselwitz, Giuseppe Petralia, Mario Muselli, Salvatore Gioitta Iachino, Christian Schaller, Pier Francesco Indelli

“…Fatigue is generally underestimated, and the general physical preparation is often lacking for sports like skiing and snowboarding. …”
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Promotion mechanism of hydroxyl groups in catalyzing CO2 cycloaddition by Yiming Wang, Wensheng Wei, Yuxin Wang, Guangwen Xu, Jinggang Zhao, Lei Shi

“…., NEt3(HE)Br, NEt2(HE)2Br, NEt1(HE)3Br, and N(HE)4Br, were successfully prepared by quantitatively grafting hydrogen-bond donors (HBDs) as electrophilic sites on quaternary ammonium salts and then used to catalyze the cycloaddition of propylene oxide (PO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). …”
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Rab21-Targeted Nano Drug Delivery System-Based FFPG for Efficient Paclitaxel Delivery to Inhibit Lung Cancer Progression by Jing Wang, Xueying Yan, Wenfei Wang, Shu Wang, Hongxiang Jiang, Xinhua Zhu, Zhehui Li, Defu Cai, Yonggang Xia

“…<b>Methods</b>: The FFPG-Lip-PTX NDDS was prepared by electrostatic adsorption. Dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, and transmission electron microscopy were used for physical characterization. …”
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Evaluation of Expanded Clay and Tuff as Lightweight Agents in Concrete Stabilized with Nopal Mucilage and Aloe Vera by Daniel Mendoza-Goden, Rocio Rafaela Gallegos-Villela, Pedro Flores-Becerra, Josue Francisco Perez-Sanchez, Edgardo Jonathan Suarez-Dominguez, Arturo Palacio-Perez

“…<b>Methods/Analysis:</b> Six lightweight concrete mixtures were prepared using varying dosages of tuff, expanded clay, nopal mucilage, and aloe vera as lightweight and stabilizing agents. …”
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Surveillance of tick-borne encephalitis virus foci in Slovakia: A seroprevalence study in ruminants combined with virus detection in ticks by Martina Ličková, Bronislava Víchová, Markéta Derdáková, Monika Sláviková, Sabína Fumačová Havlíková, Dana Zubriková, Diana Selyemová, Michal Chvostáč, Lucia Blaňarová, Viktória Čabanová, Veronika Vaňová, Lucia Šulejová, Jana Kerlik, Tomáš Szemes, Katarína Šoltys, Boris Klempa

“…Three new cell culture isolates were prepared and sequenced. Obtained full-length genome sequences revealed high genetic diversity and phylogenetic clustering with virus strains found across Europe. …”
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