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 possible solutions to the limitation of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale municipality were; improved infrastructure and market enlargement through government help, forming groups with a common cause to raise capital and also being able to borrow money from the bank, carrying out market and business research and ensuring business security, employing experts and training other employees while at work for management purposes and establishment of entrepreneurship trainings and learning centers, providing modern technology to SMEs owners. The study recommended that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) employ professionals to manage their businesses as this will improve their performance since these will establish and strengthen internal controls as regards financial resources to reduce mismanagement and misappropriations Small scale business operators should widen their markets so as to reduce competition this should be done by integrating market information into the planning process because marketing is the lifeblood of a competitive marketplace.…”
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Relationship Between Attitudes, Academic Performance, Gender and Choice of Agricultural Careers Among Secondary School Students in Kanungu District Uganda. by Byaruhanga, Hillary

“…The study concludes that schools should implement programs to enhance students' attitudes toward agriculture, such as integrating modern agricultural practices and technologies into the curriculum.…”
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Tax Reforms and Domestic Revenue mobilization: A case Study of Uganda Revenue Authority Kabale Branch. by Hillary, Niwamanya

“…It was found out from 82% of the respondents that the challenges faced by tax authorities during domestic revenue mobilization in URA include; taxpayer compliance burden, lack of adequate resources to sustain and facilitate the operation of tax authorities, lack of modern technology, high levels of illiteracy and the problem of tax evasion and default. …”
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Consensus-Based Guidelines for Best Practices in the Selection and Use of Examination Gloves in Healthcare Settings by Jorge Freitas, Alexandre Lomba, Samuel Sousa, Viviana Gonçalves, Paulo Brois, Esmeralda Nunes, Isabel Veloso, David Peres, Paulo Alves

“…Background/Objectives: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present significant challenges in modern healthcare, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. …”
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A Two-Point Association Tracking System Incorporated With YOLOv11 for Real-Time Visual Tracking of Laparoscopic Surgical Instruments by Nyi Nyi Myo, Apiwat Boonkong, Kovit Khampitak, Daranee Hormdee

“…In this context, advancements in deep learning, particularly through detection models and modern tracking algorithms, have opened new avenues for addressing the challenges posed by real-time laparoscopic instrument tracking. …”
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Soft computing approaches of direct torque control for DFIM Motor's by Zakariae Sakhri, El-Houssine Bekkour, Badre Bossoufi, Nicu Bizon, Mishari Metab Almalki, Thamer A.H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

“…These findings provide valuable insights for researchers and engineers seeking to optimize modern DTC system performance according to the specific needs of their applications.…”
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Mosaic loss of the Y chromosome in human neurodegenerative and oncological diseases by I. L. Kuznetsova, L. I. Uralsky, T. V. Tyazhelova, T. V. Andreeva, E. I. Rogaev

“…The development of new biomarkers for prediction and early detection of human diseases, as well as for monitoring the response to therapy is one of the most relevant areas of modern human genetics and genomics. Until recently, it was believed that the function of human Y chromosome genes was limited to determining sex and controlling spermatogenesis. …”
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Innovations in Medical Education in Gastrointestinal Surgery Using Interactive Anatomical Tables by A. D. Kashtanov, E. O. Stetsyk, S. S. Dydykin, O. V. Kytko, E. M. Trunin, O. Yu. Aleshkina, A. N. Lavrentieva, A. N. Andreeva, D. S. Alekseeva, A. A. Muratova, A. Yu. Kharina, V. V. Tatarkin, A. S. Sokolova, V. N. Filatov, I. L. Samodova, E. A. Makeeva, E. S. Pekeldina, M. Yu. Kapitonova, T. S. Bikbaeva, I. A. Polkovova, B. A. Volel, T. M. Litvinova, E. N. Dudnik, N. V. Kireeva, K. V. Ivashkin, Yu. L. Vasil’ev

“…The introduction of digital technologies into the learning process for medical university students represents a new paradigm in medical education since high level of criteria for assessing the quality of learning of a medical student require the application of modern technologies in training fundamental disciplines and, in particular, anatomy. …”
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Diagnostics and Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, Russian Scientific Medical Society of Internal Medicine, Russ... by V. T. Ivashkin, A. S. Trukhmanov, I. V. Maev, O. M. Drapkina, A. I. Martynov, O. A. Storonova, E. A. Godgello, M. P. Korolev, T. L. Lapina, P. V. Pavlov, A. V. Paraskevova, I. A. Tarasova, E. D. Fedorov, A. T. Tskhovrebov, M. P. Shapka, A. L. Shestakov, A. V. Yurasov

“…Aim: to familiarize gastroenterologists, therapists, functional diagnostics and general practitioners (family doctors), radiologists, and endoscopists with modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of achalasia of the cardia.Key points. …”
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts and their role in tumor progression by M. S. Ermakov, A. A. Nushtaeva, V. A. Richter, O. A. Koval

“…This review classifies modern concepts of molecular markers of CAFs, their functional features, and discusses the stages of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and the potential of CAFs as a target for antitumor therapy.…”
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<i>Hylomecon japonica</i>: A Review About Botanical Aspects, Traditional Applications, Chemical Composition, and Pharmacological Properties by Yue Tian, Guangqing Xia, Junyi Zhu, Li Li, Hao Zang

“…It has a long medicinal history and has been traditionally used to treat various conditions, including wind–cold–dampness obstruction syndrome, rheumatic joint pain, traumatic injuries, excessive fatigue, weakness of the limbs, epigastric pain, and dysentery. Modern pharmacological research confirms that <i>Hylomecon japonica</i> exhibits effects such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activities. …”
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Deformation of Threaded Metal – Composite Couplings Under the Action of Gas-Dynamic Loads by Kostiantyn V. Avramov, Maryna V. Chernobryvko, Volodymyr V. Kombarov, Sergiy I. Plankovskyy, Yevgen V. Tsegelnyk

“…Strength analysis of threaded metal – composite couplings based on the application of modern finite element modeling methods at the stage of design documentation development allows to create more efficient structures that better meet the operational requirements. …”

A New Device Improves Signs and Symptoms of TMD by Ruggero Cattaneo, Davide Pietropaoli, Barry C. Cooper, Dino Capparè, Eleonora Ortu, Annalisa Monaco

“…Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) therapy remains an open challenge for modern dentistry. Herein, we propose a new neuromuscular lingual device able to reduce signs and symptoms of TMD in female patients with chronic orofacial pain. …”
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Biosafety Management Practices Among Clinical Laboratory Professionals in Debre Berhan Town Governmental Hospitals, Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Mahlet Tewodros Tadesse, Libse Lemma Ayalke, Beza Fitiwi Tedla, Fikrite Adefris Weldemeskel, Ahmed Seid Yirdaw, Tsegahun Asfaw Abebe

“…Abstract Background and Aims Clinical laboratories play a vital role in modern healthcare, where laboratory test results significantly influence medical decisions. …”
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Total flavonoids isolated from Eucommia ulmoides can alleviate bone loss and regulate intestinal microbiota in ovariectomized rats by Baocang Yin, Baocang Yin, Mingzhen Yang, Mingzhen Yang, Bowen Wang, Bowen Wang, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Ningli Li, Ningli Li, Qin Li, Yingying Li, Cory J. Xian, Tiejun Li, Tiejun Li, Yuankun Zhai, Yuankun Zhai

“…Ethnopharmacological relevanceEucommia ulmoides, recognized as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, can tonify liver and kidney and strengthen bones and muscles. Modern pharmacological research has proved that E. ulmoides could prohibit the occurrence of osteoporosis and arthritis.AimTo investigate the effect and action mechanism of total flavonoids isolated from the leaves of E. ulmoides (TFEL) on bone loss in ovariectomized (OVX) rats, and to study its effect on intestinal flora.Materials and methodsThe 3-month-old female rats were randomly divided into six groups: sham operation group, OVX model group, estradiol group, TFEL low (TFEL-L) (50), mid (-M) (100) and high (-H) (200 mg/kg/d) dose groups. …”
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Recent progress in triboelectric platforms: engineering materials to industrial applications from the perspective of manufacturing by Yoonsang Ra, Minjun Song, Donghan Lee, Sunmin Jang, Yu-seop Kim, Joonmin Chae, Sumin Cho, Dongik Kam, Donghyun Lee, Gibeom Lee, Younghoon Lee, Dongwhi Choi

“…With the growing importance of wearable and portable electronics in modern society and industry, researchers from all over the world have reported on advances in energy harvesting and self-powered sensing technologies. …”
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Coordinated frequency modulation strategy considering source–load uncertainty by Xiaohong Dong, Shuo Wang, Dengxin Ai, Yang Ma, Xiaodan Yu

“…This dual-source-load approach offers a robust solution for modern power systems with high renewable penetration.…”
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Development of a neural network for diagnosing the risk of depression according to the experimental data of the stop signal paradigm by M. O. Zelenskih, A. E. Saprygin, S. S. Tamozhnikov, P. D. Rudych, D. A. Lebedkin, A.  N. Savostyanov

“…The stop-signal paradigm (SSP) is an experimental technique to assess a person’s ability to activate deliberate movements or inhibit movements that have become inadequate to external conditions. In modern medicine, the SSP is most commonly used to diagnose movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease or the effects of stroke. …”
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Juvenile coat colours in mini-pigs at ICG by S. V. Nikitin, S. P. Knyazev, K. S. Shatokhin, G. M. Goncharenko, V. I. Zaporozhets, V. I. Ermolayev

“…The accumulation of this genetic cargo at the mini-pigs was made possible by gipostatic suit wild type relative to epistatic colour standard for modern commercial plant breeds.…”
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Enhancing palm precision agriculture: An approach based on deep learning and UAVs for efficient palm tree detection by Yosra Hajjaji, Wadii Boulila, Imed Riadh Farah, Anis Koubaa

“…In conclusion, embracing technology such as deep learning-based object detection can improve efficiency and sustainability within the palm industry. Implementing modern palm tree identification and mapping techniques can lead to improved decision-making, resource optimization, and successful achievement of SDGs in the palm sector.…”
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