Metabolite profiling in assessing ulcerative colitis activity: A systematic review by Danyang Cui, Xu Han, Jiazhu Jin, Yanhong Wang, Zijia Chen, Yang Gong, Miao Jiang

“…Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, WanFang Data, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure from 1995 to 2022. Studies were selected which included metabolomics detection on serum or mucosal samples from patients with active or remission phase UC. …”
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Utilizing the Ethereum blockchain for retrieving and archiving augmented reality surgical navigation data by Sai Batchu, Michael J. Diaz, Lauren Ladehoff, Kevin Root, Brandon Lucke-Wold

“…To the author’s best knowledge, the present study represents a first-use case of the InterPlanetary File Storage protocol for storing and retrieving spine imaging smart contracts. …”
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A texture-modified dessert with high nutritional value designed for people with dysphagia: effect of refrigeration and frozen storage by María Cartagena, Larisa Giura, Diana Ansorena, Iciar Astiasaran

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Large Language Model Approach for Zero-Shot Information Extraction and Clustering of Japanese Radiology Reports: Algorithm Development and Validation by Yosuke Yamagishi, Yuta Nakamura, Shouhei Hanaoka, Osamu Abe

“…These findings suggest that LLMs hold promise for extracting information from radiology reports and integrating it into disease-specific knowledge structures.…”
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Digital health interventions for improving access to primary care in India: A scoping review. by Lenny Vasanthan, Sindhu Kulandaipalayam Natarajan, Andrew Babu, Mohan S Kamath, Sureshkumar Kamalakannan

“…The purpose of these innovations was to increase awareness and knowledge to access support for specific aspects of healthcare. …”
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Age- and Sex-Specific Risks of Major Cardiovascular Complications and All-Cause Mortality Following Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the Netherlands: A Dutch Hospital Data Reg... by Mark J.R. Smeets, MD, Maaike G.J. Gademan, PhD, Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, MD, PhD, Suzanne C. Cannegieter, MD, PhD, Banne Nemeth, MD, PhD

“…Conclusions: Generally, the 90-day incidence of cardiovascular complications and all-cause mortality is low but can be at least 3% for men in the highest age category. With this knowledge, perioperative preventive measures can be targeted more precisely, and shared decision-making improved.…”
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Shift in the profile and prognostic implications in invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: experience of 10 years in a tertiary center by Raúl Mellidez-Acosta, Lidia Torres-García, Miguel Saro-Buendía, Natalia Jaramillo-Ángel, Javier Cabrera-Guijo, Catalina Bancalari-Díaz, Noelia Muñoz-Fernández, Lucas Fito-Martorell, Miguel Armengot-Carceller, Alfonso García-Piñero

“…We present a case series from our institution aiming to fill the knowledge gap. Methods A retrospective descriptive study was conducted, selecting cases treated at our institution between January 2012 and January 2022. …”
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Sunlight exposure practice and its associated factors among infants in Ethiopia, systematic review and meta-analysis. by Fanos Yeshanew Ayele, Natnael Kebede, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Mengistu Mera Mihiretu, Yawkal Tsega, Elsabeth Addisu, Niguss Cherie, Tesfaye Birhane, Chala Daba, Ahmed Hussien Asfaw, Zinet Abegaz, Abel Endawekie, Anissa Mohammed, Dagnachew Melak, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Husniya Yasin, Aregash Abebayehu Zerga, Fikre Bayu Gebeyehu, Birhanu Wagaye

“…There was a meta-analysis conducted under the title of Knowledge and Practice of Mothers towards sunshine exposure of their children in Ethiopia. …”
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OPTIMIZATION PROBLEM FOR NUMBER OF LOGIC GATES NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT MULTIPLE BOOLEAN FUNCTIONS USING DECODER by M. Onai, H. Skopyk

“…So, the problem is reduced to several mathematical rules, which then are used as the appropriate parts of the greedy algorithm. Development of knowledge necessary to create the target program is thus concluded. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections among Schoolchildren around Lake Tana, Northwest Ethiopia by Melsew Getaneh, Tamirat Hailegebriel, Abaineh Munshea, Endalkachew Nibret

“…Among the risk factors considered in the study, lack of shoe wearing habit (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=29.5; 95% confidence interval [CI]=6.59–132.55; p<0.001), lack of knowledge on the prevention and control methods (AOR=5.41; 95% CI = 2.44–11.98; p<0.001), engagement in irrigation activities (AOR=2.14; 95% CI = 1.02–4.57, p=0.049), lack of toilet (AOR=3.06; 95% CI = 1.31–7.16; p=0.01), children grades of 5–8 (AOR=2.62; 95% CI = 1.26–5.43; p=0.01), playing on soils (AOR=5.90; 95% CI = 2.79–12.49; p<0.001), lack of fingernail trimming habit (AOR=3.21; 95% CI = 1.57–6.55; p=0.001), and male gender (AOR=2.28; 95% CI: 1.19–4.39; p=0.013) were significant explanatory factors for STH infection among schoolchildren in the study area. …”
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Antipsychotic prescribing practices and patient, family member and healthcare professional perceptions of antipsychotic prescribing in acute care settings: a scoping review protoco... by Zahinoor Ismail, Daniel Niven, Kirsten Fiest, Lisa Burry, Karla D Krewulak, Natalia Jaworska, Stephana Julia Moss, Zara Stelfox

“…The results of this scoping review will inform integrated knowledge translation initiatives aimed at in-hospital antipsychotic medication deprescribing.…”
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Is acupuncture effective for knee osteoarthritis? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu, Myeong Soo Lee, Chuan-Yang Liu, Ling-Yu Qi, Fang-Ting Yu, Shi-Yan Yan, Jin-Ling Li, Lu-Lu Lin, Xiao-Wan Hao, Xin-Tong Su, Li-Qiong Wang

“…This protocol describes the method of a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating KOA.Methods and analysis Four English databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases and Web of Science) and four Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, and Wanfang) will be searched from the database inception to 1 September 2021. …”
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Food groups, macronutrient intake and objective measures of total carotenoids and fatty acids in 16-to-24-year-olds following different plant-based diets compared to an omnivorous... by Synne Groufh-Jacobsen, Christel Larsson, Isabelle Mulkerrins, Dagfinn Aune, Anine Christine Medin

“…<h4>Background</h4>Knowledge about the diet quality among youth who follow different types of plant-based diets is essential to understand whether support is required to ensure a well-planned diet that meets their nutritional needs. …”
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An Assessment of Microfinance Institution Services and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality. by Mugarura, Elijah

“…In conclusion, the study further confirmed that microfinance institution services (financial literacy, development of managerial skills and marketing facilitation) positively influenced performance of SMEs and recommended that more managerial trainings should be given to the SMEs by the MFI so as to equip them with more knowledge on running their enterprise which would translate into better management of funds and enhance performance in a long run. …”
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Effect of Learning Environment on Academic Performance of Pupils and Students in Kagango Division Sheema Municipality. by Andonzire, Steve James

“…Finally, the study concluded that t-, classes that can be taken to improve performance in secondary schools as Giving rewards to the best-performing students, Government Involvement in Education, Offering support to the suffering students, providing career guidance in schools, Providing Alternative Sources of power and Encouraging Substitutes and finally the study recommended that the government to support students, especially through organizing seminars to equip students with the necessary knowledge from different angles, establish and implement a new curriculum for all schools in way to be more of practical than theory, school management committees of the selected schools to always assess the performance of teachers in teaching through tasking them to produce timetable and lesson plans prioritize investment in education and develops policies to improve the financing of the education in such way as to provide adequate educational facilities for all schools.…”
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Assessing The Influence of Upland Rice on Household Income in Nyamirama Sub-County Kanungu District. by Byamukama, Chrispus

“…The researcher employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design that helped in gathering information where little knowledge is known. A cross-sectional study design across the respondents in Nyamirama Sub-County Kanungu District was used to survey the study population. …”
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Effect of Gender Equality on Economic Development of Household Heads in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwamucucu Sub-County, Rukiga District. by Nsimire, Millicent

“…Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study and chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, and recommendations the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should address the problem of poverty in relation to gender equality among women in Uganda, there should be awareness rising regarding gender-based violence, The gender equality should be addressed through social protection programs like equal enjoyment of social services for example clean water in the community, In order for women to contribute in the development process their potential should be unfolded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with the 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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Investigating the Effect of Increasing Slump on Compressive Strength of Nominal Mix Concrete. by Aturinda, Shallot

“…This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing quantitative evidence of the slump compressive strength relationship. …”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study concludes that Collaborative farming initiatives within communities have shown positive results in enhancing productivity by pooling resources for better input access and shared knowledge on best practices. The study concluded that Traditional farming methods and cultural beliefs significantly influence land management decisions. …”
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Conflict Management and Organisational Performance of Nongovernmental Organizations: A Case Study of Compassion International in Greater Kabale District by Laban, Biryomumeisho

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