Association between use of heated tobacco products and long-term respiratory effects considering smoking history: internet-based cross-sectional study in Japan by Yuki Kimura, Minoru Sugita

“…Methods The questionnaires were sent to a research panel members in Japan via the Internet, and individuals who met the study criteria and were either current exclusive HTP users, current exclusive cigarette users or those had never used tobacco products were selected. …”
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Prevalence of Systemic Arterial Hypertension Diagnosed, Undiagnosed, and Uncontrolled in Elderly Population: SABE Study by Isabela Martins Oliveira, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte, Dirce Maria Trevisan Zanetta

“…The prevalence of hypertension was 79.5%, and in 51% of individuals with the condition, hypertension was uncontrolled. …”
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Historical biogeography and systematics of yellow-bellied toads (Bombina variegata), with the description of a new subspecies from the Balkans by Christophe Dufresnes, Simeon Lukanov, Sven Gippner, Johanna Ambu, Ilias Strachinis, Dragan Arsovski, Benjamin Monod-Broca, Hugo Cayuela, Petros Lymberakis, Daniele Canestrelli, Dan Cogălniceanu, Nikolay A. Poyarkov, Spartak N. Litvinchuk, Tomasz Suchan, Mathieu Denoël, Daniel Jablonski

“…In this study, we combine cytochrome b DNA barcoding data (1238 individuals from 355 localities), mitogenome phylogenetics (17.2 kb), gene-based nuclear phylogenetics (3.7 kb from four gene fragments) and multilocus phylogenomics (4759 loci / ~554 kb obtained by double digest Restriction Associated DNA sequencing; ddRAD-seq) to re-assess the diversification of B. variegata, and revisit its nomenclatural history to assign scientific names to phylogeographic lineages. …”
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Effects of Self-Care Education on Self-Neglect Among Older Adults by Fereshteh Davoodi, Shahzad Pashaeypoor, Mehrnoosh Partovirad, Farshad Sharifi, Nasrin Nikpeyma

“…Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2021 with 100 eligible individuals selected from older adults receiving services at comprehensive health service centers in Qazvin, Iran. …”
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The Impact of Abatwa Settlement Patterns on their Social Economic Development: A Case Study of Kisoro Municipality. by Ahishakiye, Vincent

“…Different institutions such as NGOs, churches and individual Batwa organizations (UOBDU) have tried to solve the challenge of the landlessness Batwa face but there are still more needed to implement and protect their land rights as other ethnic groups in Uganda. …”
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Advertisement and Sales Performance in Mtn Uganda, Kabale Branch. by Mwebesa, Acleo

“…Descriptive statistics included the use of frequencies and percentages to analyze biodata, while inferential statistics included the use of mean and standard deviations to test individual responses; as well as the Pearson correlation coefficient (r) to test the relationship between advertisement and sales performance of the MTN Uganda Kabale branch. …”
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Human Capital Growth and Employee Performance in Local Government in Uganda by moses Agaba

“…The research goals are: a) establishing the relationship between qualifications and employee performance; b) investigate whether experience influences employee performance; c) determining the relevance of knowledge relevant to employee performance; d) Determining the relationship between work methods and employee performance, both at the individual level and in relation to the entire local government. …”
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The Role of Humanitarian Organizations in Promotion of The Rights of Refugees in The Host Communities: A Case Study of Nyakabande Reception Centre. by Nyirabavakure, Catherine

“…To improve the socioeconomic status of the refugees in the Nyakabande reception center, and consequently their contribution to the host economy, there is a need to create an enabling environment that will promote individual and collective innovativeness and opportunities, and tap into the synergies and potential of the refugees.…”
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Assessing The Impact of Record Managers Training on Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Kabale University. by Kyasimiire, Sheillah

“…Based on the results from the study all respondents agreed that there were several impacts of records managers training on organizational performances and among others including enhancing the individual's capacity to contribute optimally to the development of the organization, training is an ideal way to learn a job and it helps employees to improve their skills, training is an ideal way to learn a job and it helps employees to improve their skills, employee training programs to improve the adaptability and flexibility of the workforces. …”
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Self-Care Practices and the Associated Socio-Demographic Variables of Persons with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2dm) in Southeast, Nigeria. by Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ani, Kenneth Umezulike, Onuora, Ethel Ogoemeka, Nwokike, Mathew, Byabagambi, Jane Turyasingura, Tamu, JohnBosco Munezero, Mfitumukiza, Valence, Nwankwo, Mercy Chinenye, Tumusiime, Alex

“…Only 7.9% practiced 3-monthly laboratory blood glucose testing while 16.5% went for eye checks every 6 months. Conclusion: Individuals with diabetes mellitus have poor self-management behavior in most domains of the self-management practice. …”
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Workplace Environment and Employee Performance in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District Local Government. by Gasengayire, Sarah

“…The study also recommended that the Ministry of Local Government and individual local governments should continue to strengthen the setting of standards and procedures to be followed by local government in performing their work. …”
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Gender Inequality and Education Attainment by Male and Female in Higher Institutions: A Case Study of Kabale University. by Twinomujuni, Promise

“…Findings show that some respondents indicated that when individuals have their own family business, then they normally prefer that their children attain the educational qualifications, so they can provide assistance and support to their parents in augmenting their family business. …”
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Exploring the Role of Social Workers in Addressing Health Disparities Among Maginalised Population in Kabale District. by Asasira, Precious

“…Based on the results from the study, 100% of the respondents agreed that there are some roles of Social Workers in addressing the health disparities among the marginalized population and these included social workers have a vital role in the need analysis, implementation and manage the project, social workers analyze the needs of the community with the help of community members and priorities they, the major role of the social worker in the community development begins with the organizing community on various social issues, social workers widen the betterment of individual, group, and community, social workers helps to improve tolerance among all and it leads into community development, social workers facilitate various benefits/projects provided by the government and NGOs. …”
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Self-Care Practices and the Associated Socio-Demographic Variables of Persons With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2dm) in Southeast, Nigeria. by Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ani, Kenneth Umezulike, Onuora, Ethel Ogoemeka, Nwokike, Mathew, Turyasingura, Jane Byabagambi, Munezero, Tamu JohnBosco, Mfitumukiza1, Valence, Nwankwo, Mercy Chinenye, Tumusiime, Alex

“…Only 7.9% practiced 3-monthly laboratory blood glucose testing while 16.5% went for eye checks every 6 months. Conclusion: Individuals with diabetes mellitus have poor self-management behavior in most domains of the self-management practice. …”
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Analyzing the Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal Systems in Improving Employee Motivation: A Case Study of Kihanga Mparo SACCO in Rukiga District. by Barigye, Augustine

“…Some respondents to a larger extent showed that when performance appraisals are used to set clear, achievable goals aligned with both individual aspirations and organizational objectives, employees tend to be more motivated. …”
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A Deep Learning Enabled Chest X-Ray Abnormality Detection Model for Radiology Assistance. by Ssempeebwa, Phillip, Ainembabazi, Patience

“…Simultaneously, dedicated binary-classification deep learning models are deployed to analyze each segmented region individually, effectively detecting specific abnormalities such as cardiomegaly, lung effusion, and consolidation with high accuracy. …”
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Communication and Delivery of Project Activities: A Case Study of Selected Organisations in Kabale Municipality by AINE, ONAN

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Magnitude and Factors Associated With Risky Sexual Behaviours among Undergraduate Students in Selected Universities in Kigezi Sub Region by Amon, Bahati

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Wildlife Authority Revenue sharing Scheme and Women Empowerment; A Case Study of Mghahinga Conservation area Kisoro District, Uganda by Iradunkunda, Sam, Moses, Agaba

“…Data was collected using Questionnaires which were administered to individual house holds and interviews were conducted for key informants.The Findings indicate that women adjacent to protected areas are not empowered in revenue sharing scheme yet the scheme is meant for them. …”
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The Impact of Batwa Settlement Patterns on their Social Economic Development: A Case Study of Kisoro Municipality by Aiijshakiye, Vincent

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