Understanding Recruiters’ Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Technology Acceptance Model by Filomena Almeida, Ana Junça Silva, Sara L. Lopes, Isabel Braz

“…The qualitative findings underscored the transformative role of AI in recruitment, emphasizing its potential to enhance efficiency and optimize resource management. …”
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Association between the Angle of the Left Subclavian Artery and Procedural Time for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome by Masatsugu Miyagawa, Daisuke Fukamachi, Katsunori Fukumoto, Masaki Monden, Kurara Takahashi, Shohei Migita, Saki Mizobuchi, Yudai Tanaka, Akihito Ogaku, Yutaka Koyama, Hidesato Fujito, Riku Arai, Norio Takei, Keisuke Kojima, Korehito Iida, Nobuhiro Murata, Yasuo Okumura

“…A multiple linear regression analysis revealed that the natural log transformation of the sheath insertion to first balloon time was associated with a subclavian artery angle of <70 degrees (β = 0.45, P<0.001). …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Structural Characteristics and in Vitro Biological Activities of Polysaccharides from Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Those from Shiitake Mushroom... by XU Mengyue, TIAN Xin, WANG Junke, WU Aoxue, ZOU Zhiyi, WU Jiahui, WANG Hongbo

“…In order to comprehensively evaluate the nutritional value of common bean polysaccharides, shiitake mushroom polysaccharides were used as the reference standard in this study. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), high performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Congo red assay were used to characterize the structures, monosaccharide compositions, molecular masses, and microstructures of the two kinds of polysaccharides. …”
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Advertisement and Sales Performance in Mtn Uganda, Kabale Branch. by Mwebesa, Acleo

“…MTN, as a company, should invest in corporate social responsibility; this helps promote the company’s products and services while transforming customers’ lives and communities.…”
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The Steel Industry and The Development Of Local Community: Case Study of Tembo Steel Industry in Kasolo Division Iganga District. by Kibirige, Eriasafu

“…The findings on contributions of Tembo Steel Industry, the responses were obtained from the statements that were given to respondents as follows; it provides employment opportunities to people like; drivers, engineers, cleaners and accountants, it is strengthening the economy through paying tax that are used to provide social services like medical, security and transport, transformation of agriculture from use of rudimentary tools to modem machines which increase productivity and the extraction of steel products generates significant foreign exchange and according to the research findings the study went ahead to find the challenges faced by the local community in Kasolo division around Tembo steel industry and responses were obtained from statements that it has caused environmental drawbacks which include; pollution of air, water and soil, accidents that lead to workers losing their limbs, fingers, sight and respiratory disorders, increased theft of steel materials in search for materials like saucepans, goal posts and road signs and displacement of people due to need of land for expansion of the steel plant. …”
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Customer Care and Increased Clientele: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Tusiime, Bridget

“…Staying ahead with innovative products can attract a varied clientele looking for tailored financial solutions, with 13% of respondents recognizing marketing and branding, it underscores the need for the bank to maintain a visible and positive public image to attract potential clients, and although only 10%, the emphasis on digital transformation highlights the growing trend towards digital banking solutions. …”
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A Deep Learning Enabled Chest X-Ray Abnormality Detection Model for Radiology Assistance. by Ssempeebwa, Phillip, Ainembabazi, Patience

“…The main objective of this study is to develop and implement a Deep Learning-Enabled Chest X-ray Abnormality Detection model with automated report generation. The aim is to transform the traditional diagnostic workflow by automating both the detection and reporting processes of chest abnormalities. …”
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Civil Society Organizations’ Advocacy Strategies and Performance of Local Governments: A Case Study of Kabale District. by Robert, Kakuru Byamugisha

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In vitro propagation of Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. using apical shoot segments and phytochemical assessments of the maternal and regenerated plants by Roggers, Gang, Richard, Komakech, Yuseong, Chung, Denis, Okello, Wook, Jin Kim, Byeong, Cheol Moon, Nam, Hui Yim, Youngmin, Kang

“…Furthermore, the tissues (roots and shoots) of maternal and in vitro‑regenerated C. pilosula plants were subjected to Fourier‑transform near‑infrared (FT‑NIR) spectrometry, Gas chromatography‑mass spectrometry (GC–MS), and their total flavonoids, phenolics, and antioxidant capacity were determined and compared. …”
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Comparison of Two Synthesis Methods for 3D PLA-Ibuprofen Nanofibrillar Scaffolds by Esteban Mena-Porras, Annaby Contreras-Aleman, María Francinie Guevara-Hidalgo, Esteban Avendaño Soto, Diego Batista Menezes, Marco Antonio Alvarez-Perez, Daniel Chavarría-Bolaños

“…The scaffolds were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier-transformed infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The drug release profile was assessed by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), and cell adhesion and viability were evaluated using fibroblast culture assays. …”
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Effects of Calcium-Oxide-Modified Biochar on the Anaerobic Digestion of Vacuum Blackwater by Ping Fa Chiang, Teng Ling Zhang, Abdulmoseen Segun Giwa, Ndungutse Jean Maurice, Mugabekazi Joie Claire, Nasir Ali, Ehtisham Shafique, Mohammadtaghi Vakili

“…This process not only guarantees the safety of the end products, but also transforms organic materials into valuable outputs such as syngas and slag. …”
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Decreased Soluble Receptor of Advanced Glycation End Product Levels Correlated with Inflammation in Silicosis by Heliang Liu, Jingjing Ma, Tian Jiang, Enhong Li, Xiaokun Zhao, Ying Wang, Jie Cui, Xiaohui Hao, Lingli Guo

“…In this study, serum from subjects with silicosis (n=59) or from healthy controls (HC, n=14) was analyzed for the secretion of sRAGE, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). …”
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Global surface eddy mixing ellipses: spatio-temporal variability and machine learning prediction by Tian Jing, Ru Chen, Chuanyu Liu, Chunhua Qiu, Chunhua Qiu, Cuicui Zhang, Mei Hong

“…We also assessed the predictability of global mixing ellipses using machine learning algorithms, including Spatial Transformer Networks (STN), Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Random Forest (RF), with mean-flow and eddy- properties as features. …”
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Changes of Regulatory T Cells and of Proinflammatory and Immunosuppressive Cytokines in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yong-chao Qiao, Jian Shen, Lan He, Xue-zhi Hong, Fang Tian, Yan-hong Pan, Ling Liang, Xiao-xi Zhang, Hai-lu Zhao

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the changes of regulatory T cells (Treg), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-10, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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The evolutionary journey to a new normal for learning and capacity building of healthcare workers to prepare and respond to health emergencies across Africa by Boukaré Bonkoungou, Fausta Mosha, Amarachi Abianuru, Joseph Okeibunor, Heini Utunen, Giselle Balaciano, Ana C. Barbosa de Lima, Lauren Burke, Shannon McKenna, Sukriti Nag, Abdou Salam Gueye, Bruce Struminger

“…This initiative has evolved into a transformative learning journey. This paper aims to present the lessons learned.ResultsFrom April 2020 to February 2024, 287 virtual learning sessions were conducted with over 125,816 attendances from 173 countries and regions. …”
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Cartilage structure-inspired nanofiber-hydrogel composite with robust proliferation and stable chondral lineage-specific differentiation function to orchestrate cartilage regenerat... by Yaqiang Li, Xiaowei Xun, Liang Duan, Erji Gao, Jiaxin Li, Lei Lin, Xinping Li, Aijuan He, Haiyong Ao, Yong Xu, Huitang Xia

“…Additionally, a biomaterial system was developed based on this composite, featuring dual-release functionality of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) to facilitate step-wise maturation of neo-cartilage tissue. …”
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Advancing Underwater Vision: A Survey of Deep Learning Models for Underwater Object Recognition and Tracking by Mahmoud Elmezain, Lyes Saad Saoud, Atif Sultan, Mohamed Heshmat, Lakmal Seneviratne, Irfan Hussain

“…For tracking tasks, transformer-based models like SiamFCA and FishTrack leverage hierarchical attention mechanisms and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to achieve high accuracy and robustness in dynamic underwater environments. …”
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Optimization of photocatalytic degradation of Eriochrome Black T from aqueous solution using TiO2-biochar composite by Mohammednur Abdu, Solomon Tibebu, Saeideh Babaee, Abebe Worku, Titus A.M. Msagati, Jemal Fito Nure

“…The TiO2-BC composite (TBC-1) was synthesized via the sol-gel method and characterized using X-ray diffraction, BET surface area analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. …”
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Silver Trimolybdate (Ag2Mo3O10.2H2O) Nanorods: Synthesis, Characterization, and Photo-Induced Antibacterial Activity under Visible-Light Irradiation by Maria Karollyna do Nascimento Silva Leandro, João Victor Barbosa Moura, Ana Carolina Justino de Araújo, Priscilla Ramos Freitas, Cicera Laura Roque Paulo, Amanda Karine de Sousa, Janaina Esmeraldo Rocha, Lívia Maria Garcia Leandro, Rakel Olinda Macedo da Silva, Clenilton Costa dos Santos, Jaime Ribeiro-Filho, Cleânio da Luz Lima, Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Zahra Seifi, Bonglee Kim, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho

“…The sample was characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV–Vis–NIR diffuse reflectance, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). …”
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Production-living-ecological functions measurement and spatio-temporal evolution of the coastal zone under the perspective of land-sea coordination: a case study of Liaoning Coasta... by Lina Ke, Lei Wang, Quanming Wang, Zhiyu Ren, Yao Lu, Shusheng Yin, Yu Zhao, Qin Tan, Yibo Li

“…The sea is dominated by the production space, and the living and ecological spaces occupy a relatively small proportion. (2) While the land has significant multifunctionality, the sea has a single PLEF, with the production function dominating and accounting for more than 90%. (3) In the period 2005–2010, the frequency of mutual transformation of the different PLES was the highest. …”
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