Sociodemographic factors associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and clinical trials in Uganda: a cross-sectional study in western Uganda by Isaac, Echoru, Patricia, Decanar Ajambo, Emmanuel, Keirania, Edmund E. M, Bukenya

“…Vaccine acceptability and risk perception were assessed using odds ratio at 95% confidence interval in R software version 3.6.3. Results: There were 1067 participants in the study. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Susan Christina, Welburn

“…Methods: In this study a total of 712 DNA samples collected from small ruminants were analyzed for Anaplasmataceae and Anaplasma ovis using the 16S rRNA and MSP4 genes respectively. Infection risk was assessed by location, sex and age of the animals and qGIS® was used to construct spatial maps. …”
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Head Teachers’administrative Practices and Students’ Discipline in Selected Secondary Schools in Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District by Alex, Muganda Byaruhanga

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E-Banking and Performance of Financial Institutions in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District by Bosco, Ismail Bashaija

“…The study found a significant moderate relationship (r = .761; sig. <.05) between electronic banking and performance of financial institutions. …”
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Green Transportation and Environmental Sustainability in Selected Manufacturing Entities in Kampala District, Uganda by Rugasira, Jack, Moses, Agaba, Byarugaba Mbiito, Jotham, Makumbi, Rita, Kyotuheire, Jill, Asiime, Jane

“…The findings show that there was a very low but positive correlation (r= 0.297, sig .000, p< .01) between Green Transportation and Environmental Sustainability. …”
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Reverse logistics and environmental sustainability in selected manufacturing entities in Kampala district, Uganda by Rugasira, Jack, Moses, Agaba, Jotham Mbiito, Byarugaba, Rita, Makumbi, Kyatuheire, Jill, Asiimwe, Jane

“…The findings show that there was a low but positive correlation (r= 0.480, sig .000, p< .01) between Reverse Logistics and Environmental Sustainability. …”
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ارزیابی کارآیی مدل های شبکه عصبی مصنوعی در برآورد عملکرد اسانس گیاه مرزه تابستانه بر اساس ویژگی های زودیافت خاک... by حسین صبوری فرد, عظیم قاسم نژاد, خدایار همتی, ابوطالب هزارجریبی, محمودرضا بهرامی

“…نتیجه‌گیری: نتایج نشان داد که مدل‌های عصبی ایجاد شده قادر نبودند عملکرد اسانس در گیاه مرزه تابستانه را با حداکثر دقت (R2= 0.50) برآورد نمایند. از بین 8 مدل برازش یافته یک مدل مبتنی بر متغیرهای مستقل EC + بافت + کربن + ماده آلی + پتاسیم + pH عملکرد بهتری داشت، با این وجود تعداد بالای عوامل ورودی این مدل محدودیت تلقی می‌شود. …”
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AKRASIJA IR SUBJEKTAS EGONOMIKOJE by Zenonas Norkus

“…Ainslie, J. Elster and R. Nozick. These explanations converge in the paradoxical conclusion that transtemporally consistent behaviour is possible, if irrational tendencies within the "self" are mutually neutralizing and counterbalancing. …”
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The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cardiovascular function in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: A randomized trial by Gansheng Tan, Anna L Huguenard, Kara M Donovan, Phillip Demarest, Xiaoxuan Liu, Ziwei Li, Markus Adamek, Kory Lavine, Ananthv K Vellimana, Terrance T Kummer, Joshua W Osbun, Gregory J Zipfel, Peter Brunner, Eric C Leuthardt

“…Funding: The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (ALH), The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (ALH), The National Institutes of Health R01-EB026439, P41-EB018783, U24-NS109103, R21-NS128307 (ECL, PB), McDonnell Center for Systems Neuroscience (ECL, PB), and Fondazione Neurone (PB). …”
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Low transthyretin is associated with the poor prognosis of colorectal cancer by Zhe Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Chenhao Hu, Chenhao Hu, Chenhao Hu, Feiyu Shi, Feiyu Shi, Feiyu Shi, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Ya Wang, Ya Wang, Yujie Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Junjun She, Junjun She, Junjun She

“…Comparative analysis revealed that the TTR-higher group exhibited a younger demographic, a higher prevalence of low colorectal cancers, an elevated R0 resection rate, superior differentiation, earlier stage and lower levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in contrast to the TTR-lower group. …”
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Modified Bloom's Taxonomy: Perspective of a Doctor of Philosophy Scholar by Wafa Omer

“…Bloom's taxonomy to improve teaching-learning in introduction to programming. • Elmas R, Rusek M, Lindell A, Nieminen P, Kasapoğlu K, Bílek M. …”
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Dietary steviol glycosides mixture supplementation modulates the gene expression of gut chemoreceptors and enhances the antioxidant capacity in weaned piglets by Yunxia Xiong, Zhentao He, Qiwen Wu, Hao Xiao, Shuting Cao, Xuefen Yang, Yajing Li, Zongyong Jiang, Cui Zhu, Li Wang

“…However, 150 mg/kg SGs mixture supplementation significantly increased the mRNA expression of taste receptor family 1 member 2 (T1R2) and glucose transporters 2 (GLUT2) in the jejunum (P < 0.05), while 150 and 200 mg/kg SGs mixture supplementation significantly increased T1R3 mRNA expression (P < 0.05). …”
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HPLC-MS standardization and validation methods for determination of calactin content in dichloromethane fraction of Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand. (Niu jiao gua) stem bark and it... by Naphat Kaewpaeng, Sudaporn Wongwan, Khemmachat Pansooksan, Chanakan Chailom, Pattaraporn Chaisupasakul, Dumrongsak Pekthong, Nitra Nuengchamnong, Zhi-Hong Jiang, Li-Ping Bai, Piyarat Srisawang, Supawadee Parhira

“…The linearity of the developed technique was verified within the calactin concentrations range from 1 to 50 μg/mL, exhibiting a linear coefficient of determination (R2) greater than 0.998. The LOD and LOQ were 0.1 and 1 μg/mL, respectively. …”
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超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆串联质谱法同时 测定植物油中4种维生素E异构体Simultaneous determination of four vitamin E isomers in vegetable oil by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography- triple quadrupole... by 李彩玲1，张见1,2，刘元法1,3，王晓超1，梅东旭1 LI Cailing1, ZHANG Jian1,2, LIU Yuanfa1,3, WANG Xiaochao1, MEI Dongxu1

“…结果表明：0.5 g样品经10 mL甲醇提取，35 mg C18粉末净化后，采用Kintex F5色谱柱（2.1 mm × 100 mm，1.7 μm）分离，以0.1%甲酸水溶液和0.1%甲酸-甲醇溶液为流动相梯度洗脱，流速0.4 mL/min,电喷雾离子源在正离子模式下进行多反应监测扫描，采用外标法对4种维生素E异构体进行定量；在该条件下，4种维生素E异构体在1～100 ng/mL质量浓度范围内线性关系良好，相关系数（R2）均在0.998以上，检出限均为6 ng/g，定量限均为20 ng/g，加标回收率范围为92.0%～108.0%，相对标准偏差为0.7%～7.1%,与国标方法测定结果相对误差在-4.3%~5.1%。…”
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homeRNA self-blood collection enables high-frequency temporal profiling of presymptomatic host immune kinetics to respiratory viral infection: a prospective cohort studyResearch in... by Fang Yun Lim, Hannah G. Lea, Ashley M. Dostie, Soo-Young Kim, Tammi L. van Neel, Grant W. Hassan, Meg G. Takezawa, Lea M. Starita, Karen N. Adams, Michael Boeckh, Joshua T. Schiffer, Ollivier Hyrien, Alpana Waghmare, Erwin Berthier, Ashleigh B. Theberge

“…Funding: This study was funded by R35GM128648 to ABT for in-lab developments of homeRNA and data analysis, a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to ABT for the study execution, sample collection, and analysis, and R01AI153087 to AW for data analysis.…”
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مطالعه کشت مخلوط ردیفی ژنوتیپ‌هادر گندم دوروم(Triticum durum) در شرایط تنش کم آبی by مریم میردورقی, علی بهپوری, محمدصادق تقی زاده, احسان بیژن زاده, منوچهر دستفال

“…تجزیه ضرایب همبستگی در این آزمایش نشان داد که در شرایط تنش‌ کم آبی حداکثر همبستگی مثبت و معنی‌دار بین عملکرد دانه و عملکرد بیولوژیک (**76/0=r) مشاهده گردید. همچنین در شرایط آبیاری مطلوب بیشترین همبستگی مثبت و معنی‌دار بین عملکرد دانه با عملکرد بیولوژیک (**90/0=r) وجود داشت.نتیجه‌گیری: استفاده از کشت مخلوط ژنوتیپ‌های مختلف گندم دوروم، عملکرد و اجزای عملکرد را نیز تحت تاثیر قرار داد. …”
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响应面优化氯化胆碱-丙三醇体系提取芝麻蛋白工艺条件 "Response surface optimization of the extraction process conditions for sesame protein using choline chloride-glycerol system"... by 曹培换1，张晨霞1，刘燕2，马宇翔1，刘华敏1，郑永战1，3 "CAO Peihuan1，ZHANG Chenxia1，LIU Yan2，MA Yuxiang1， LIU Huamin1，ZHENG Yongzhan1,3"

“…结果表明：DES提取芝麻蛋白的最优条件为DES含水量10%、固液比1∶ 29.4、提取温度59.0 ℃、提取时间1 h、搅拌速度 750 r/min，在此条件下芝麻蛋白提取率为（64.65±0.52）%，显著低于碱溶酸沉法芝麻蛋白的提取率〔(74.19±1.79)%〕；DES提取的芝麻蛋白的溶解性、吸油性、泡沫稳定性和乳化稳定性均显著高于碱溶酸沉法提取的，而吸水性显著低于碱溶酸沉法提取的；DES提取的芝麻蛋白的β-折叠含量显著低于碱溶酸沉法提取的，而其他二级结构（α-螺旋、无规卷曲、β-转角、β-逆折叠）的含量则显著高于碱溶酸沉法提取的。…”
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Decreasing of heterogeneity in black tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) and white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) broodstocks and their fry produced in hatchery by Bambang Widyo Prastowo, Rahayu Rahardianti, Evi Maftuti Nur

“…Amplification of black tiger shrimp mtDNA used primers designed based on 16S rDNA sequences, and the products were restricted by Nde II enzyme.  …”
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Safety of a co-designed cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for people with type 1 diabetes and eating disorders (STEADY): a feasibility randomised controlled trialResearch... by Marietta Stadler, Natalie Zaremba, Amy Harrison, Jennie Brown, Divina Pillay, Jacqueline Allan, Rachael Tan, Salma Ayis, Emmanouela Konstantara, Janet Treasure, David Hopkins, Khalida Ismail

“…Compared to baseline, STEADY improved in DEPS-R, EDE-QS, GAD-7, PHQ-9 and T1DDS. Interpretation: The STEADY-feasibility RCT demonstrated proof-of-concept for feasibility and mental health improvements in T1DE without deteriorating glycaemic control. …”
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Relationship between diabetes diet-related quality of life and dietary fiber intake among people with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study by Fuyuko Takahashi, Yoshitaka Hashimoto, Ayumi Kaji, Ryosuke Sakai, Yuka Kawate, Yuriko Kondo, Takuro Okamura, Naoko Nakanishi, Saori Majima, Takafumi Osaka, Hiroshi Okada, Takafumi Senmaru, Emi Ushigome, Mai Asano, Masahide Hamaguchi, Masahiro Yamazaki, Eiko Sato, Michiaki Fukui

“…Higher scores of each DDRQOL-9-R subscale means greater satisfaction with diet, perceived merits of diet therapy, and lower burden of diet therapy, which indicates good QOL. …”
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