Mice with NOP2/sun RNA methyltransferase 5 deficiency die before reaching puberty due to fatal kidney damage by Hongya Zhang, Xiaohui Li, Jing Bai, Cong Zhang

“…Background NOP2/Sun RNA methyltransferase 5 (NSUN5) is an RNA methyltransferase that has a broad distribution and plays critical roles in various biological processes. However, our knowledge of the biological functions of NSUN5 in mammals is very limited. …”
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The engagement of healthcare providers in implementing the selfBACK randomised controlled trial – A mixed-methods process evaluation by Mette Jensen Stochkendahl, Barbara I Nicholl, Karen Wood, Frances S Mair, Paul Jarle Mork, Karen Søgaard, Charlotte DN Rasmussen

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Kernel density estimation of egg attachment areas aids in revealing spatiotemporal changes in Chinese sturgeon spawning grounds by Pengsheng Li, Xuan Ban, Jinming Wu, Hui Zhang, Junyi Li, Li Shen, Zhigang Liu, Hao Du

“…We conducted a fourteen-year field study below the Gezhouba Dam, the main spawning ground for the Chinese sturgeon, using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) method and Catch per Unit of Effort (CPUE) to refine knowledge on egg attachment areas relative to previous assessments. …”
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Application of chemotactic behavior for life detection by Max Riekeles, Vincent Bruder, Vincent Bruder, Nicholas Adams, Berke Santos, Berke Santos, Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Dirk Schulze-Makuch

“…Overall, the results indicated that each of the three organisms showed chemotactic behavior toward L-serine, which, to our knowledge, is the first time that an L-serine-induced chemotactic response has been detected for H. volcanii.…”
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Perceptions and decision making regarding circumcision amongst parents and medical personnel by Y. Doruk Bilgili, Duygu Tatli Uçarci, B. Haluk Güvenç

“…Public information is also needed to achieve a better state of knowledge.…”
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A social ecological approach to identify the barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination acceptance: A scoping review. by Penny Lun, Jonathan Gao, Bernard Tang, Chou Chuen Yu, Khalid Abdul Jabbar, James Alvin Low, Pradeep Paul George

“…Most of the barriers and facilitators to acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines were intrapersonal factors, such as personal characteristics and preferences, concerns with COVID-19 vaccines, history/perception of general vaccination, and knowledge of COVID-19 and health. The remaining interpersonal, institution, community, and public policy factors were grouped into factors identified as barriers and facilitators.…”
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The Impact of Internet on Teaching and Learning of Geography in Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Kato Brian

“…The study recommended that teachers should be given sufficient training on how to use internet in teaching and learning processes to acquire the requisite knowledge and skills in integrating the technology in classrooms. …”
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Employees Team Work and Performance of Organizations in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Akansasira, Mathius

“…Lastly, that the study revealed that the factors affecting employee performance as motivation, repertoire, technology, feed back, goal clarity and knowledge of structure. The study findings concluded showing the benefits of employee teamwork of organization in Kabale district include; team exists to achieve a shred goal, boundedness means the team has an identifiable membership, members of group usually do not take responsibility for any result other than their own, productivity, satisfaction and individual well being is achieved, organizations can be successful if they use all of their human resource capacity, compensation can be removed as an obstacle to effective teamwork.…”
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Assessing the Challenges Encountered in Accessing Reproductive Health Services By Women: A Case Study Of Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Tumuheirwe, Marion

“…According to the study, Lack of knowledge about condom use. Although the need for strong legal protection for women is clear, few interventions have been documented or evaluated. …”
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The Effect of Gender Inequality in Education on Rural Poverty: A Case Study of Nyakagyeme Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Akaruhanga, Jasper

“…Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, and recommendations were made such as the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should address the problem of poverty concerning gender inequality among women in Uganda, there should be awareness raising regarding gender-based violence, the gender inequality should be addressed through social protection programs like equal enjoyment of social services for example clean water in the community, for women to contribute in the development process their potential should be unfolded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with necessary knowledge to help them to be included in the development process and women should get access to economic assets like land and houses that can be used as collateral to secure soft loans…”
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Record Disaster Management in Local Government: A Case Study of Nyakagyeme Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Kayesu, Carolyne

“…The strategies for effective preservation of records in local Government included; the use of trained personnel, strengthening security through changing passwords, direct supervision by the supervisors, creating a backup system for records, organizing workshops to provide all records officers knowledge in record keeping, and restricting access to untrusted users. …”
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Factors Leading to Low Utilization of PMTCT Services at Rubaare Health Centre IV in Rubaare Town Council Ntungamo District. by Muhairwe, Robert

“…The study also used self-administered questionnaires, interview guides, and observations The following were the results: On the level of awareness those who did not know about PMTCT services 29/42 (70%) while13/42 (30%) had some knowledge about PMTCT services. The impact of staffing the number of health workers at a health facility was less than 5 which accounts for 24/40 (60%) followed by none with 10/40 (25%) while above 5 came in third position with 4/40 (10%) and lastly, only 2 with 2/40 (5%), on the drug availability and utilization drugs were not available at the health facility which accounts for 22/40 (55%) and those who said drugs are always there were only 18/40 ( 45% ). …”
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Examining the Influence of Field Study on Academic Performance of Geography Students: A Case Study of Rock High School in Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Turyamwijuka, Ronald

“…Based on the results from the study, respondents agreed field work is used in the teaching and learning of geography Field is an interactive strategy of teaching, field work helps learners to develop their career skills, the learning experiences and interactions between the learner and external conditions, provided them with exact and recognized knowledge of the distribution. From objective two above, it was found out that were are several limitations associated with field study in the field of geography and these included the needs of teacher trainees are not considered, time allotted to geography in most schools is not enough, students cannot relate things they learned with the real, geography teaching programs prepared by the Ministry of Education (ME) is not consisten. …”
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Translating Runyankole- Rukiga Folktales Into English. by Tukaheebwa, Miria

“…The research used a qualitative method which was employed to assess and acquire clear explanations of the different patterns of knowledge, and practices perceived in translating folktales from Runyankole-Rukiga to English. …”
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Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District Uganda. by Arinda, Nicholus

“…Additionally, expanding locally-led initiatives, including the National Adaptation Programs of Action, can ensure that adaptation strategies reflect local knowledge and expertise effectively.…”
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The Impact of Disciplining Students on Their Performance in Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Twinomugisha, Innocent

“…Other respondents mentioned that students may be, expelled from school, or delayed in completion of the syllabus, The study results on the impacts of disciplining students on their performance in selected secondary school students in inKabale municipality Kabale district, the highest number of respondents mentioned that teachers tend to be role models to the learners, the lowest number of respondents mentioned that teachers are expected to have specific objectives which help them to choose a relevant content and that the teacher helps to identify appropriate teaching and learning resources, other respondents mentioned that they also contribute to the building of better characters among the students, that teachers help in the importation of knowledge to students and that they help to select suitable methods to help achieve the objectives and determine areas and methods of assessments. …”
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Examining the Challenges Faced by Women Employees in Tourism Industry in Kabale District. by Kamugisha, Serestine

“…According to the findings, 100% of the respondents agreed that there were several roles of women employees in the tourism industry including: women are better at anticipating guests' requirements, and their feminine touch gives beauty and elegance to the hospitality, women reduce gender inequality in development, women can play a role in regional dances, agriculture, homestays, food and beverage services, and making souvenirs, women are the key to tourism sustainability as the key in disseminating knowledge about cultural values, women play a role in making family decisions to do jobs, the process of involving women in tourism is shaped by gender ideology in society. …”
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Impact of Small and Medium Enterprises to Peoples’ Household Income in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Kule, Enock

“…The study findings on the limitations for the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale municipality were; poor infrastructure and marketing strategies, financial constraints, improper business feasibility and increased competition, lack of managerial knowledge and lack of education, and outdated technology. …”
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Records Management Practices and Business Sustainability of Small-Scale Business: A Case Study of Kindly Services. by Ainebyoona, Ritah

“…The study findings indicate that there were causes of poor records management practices on sustainability of small scale business as they include; lack of accountability, lack of knowledge, greediness for money, exposure of skills, lack of proficiency, emblements of funds, and heavy taxes. 81% of the respondents agreed that embezzlement of funds is one of the causes of poor records management sustainability of small-scale businesses. …”
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Digitisation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in Cultural Centres in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Museum and Cultural Centre, Mbarara. by Twesigye, Christopher

“…This is exacerbated by inadequate knowledge and skills among staff who manage the materials.…”
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