Impacts of Tax Laws on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Abaasa, Ruth

“…The study recommended providing accessible and targeted educational resources to help SMEs understand their tax obligations and optimize their tax planning strategies. Additionally, it suggested implementing targeted tax breaks and credits specifically aimed at SMEs to encourage innovation and investment.…”
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Work Environment and Employee Performance in Rubanda District. by Niwagaba, Justust

“…The study findings further revealed the effect of the working environment on employee performance in the Rubanda district and these included work environment is the physical location and the environment of the workplace, workplace Flexibility, un-conducive work environment creating a feeling of un-fulfillment, psychological work Environment, the physical layout of the workplace, excessive noise can lead to distractions, stress, optimal room temperature enhances productivity and reduces stress, social Support, and Engagement. …”
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Impact of Weed Infestation on Growth and Yield of Carrot Plants. by Mutabazi, Cosma

“…Primary tillage was the first operation to be done to break up compacted soil, improve aeration, promote better water infiltration, and create a favorable seedbed for optimal carrot growth. Primary tillage is the first soil tillage after the last harvest. …”
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Revenue Management Practices and Service Delivery in Local Government: A Case Study of Rubanda District Local Government Uganda. by Buregyeya, Steven

“…Furthermore, the research underscores the need for integrating revenue planning, implementation, and expenditure control to optimize service delivery. The findings suggest that aligning these processes can lead to better resource management and heightened community satisfaction. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Farm Yard Manure and NPK Fertilizer on Cabbage Yield: A Case Study of Kabale University. by Arinaitwe, Saul

“…The study recommended the investigation of the long-term impacts of FYM application on soil health parameters such as soil organic matter content, microbial activity, and nutrient availability and conducting research to determine the optimal application rates and timing of FYM for maximizing cabbage yield and quality.…”
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Antistripping potential of cement kiln dust on recycled asphalt pavement. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions by Usman, Kabiru Rogo, Ali, Atheer Muhammed, Wakawa, Yakubu Mamman, Usman, Abbas

“…A total of fve (5) asphalt concrete (AC14) mixtures were produced with an optimal 3% CKD used in the modifed mixtures at the optimum binder content (OBC). …”
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A first evaluation of the efficacy of minibeam radiation therapy combined with an immune check point inhibitor in a model of glioma-bearing rats by Lorea Iturri, Emmanuel Jouglar, Cristèle Gilbert, Julie Espenon, Marjorie Juchaux, Yolanda Prezado

“…We need to conduct further work to determine the optimal RT-IT combination and schedule for ICI injection and MBRT irradiation.…”
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Role of Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Narrative Review by Lou’i Al-Husinat, Shrouq Obeidat, Saif Azzam, Yara Al-Gwairy, Fatima Obeidat, Sarah Al Sharie, Deema Haddad, Fadi Haddad, Martina Rekatsina, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Giustino Varrassi

“…Future research should prioritize long-term clinical trials to establish optimal dosing, efficacy, and safety, aiding in the development of informed guidelines for safe cannabis use in chronic pain management. …”
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Are female athlete specific health considerations being assessed and addressed in preparticipation examinations? A scoping review and proposed framework by Jenna M. Schulz, Lois Pohlod, Samantha Myers, Jason Chung, Jane S. Thornton

“…A more comprehensive, standardized PPE with a focus on inclusion of female athlete specific health questions and considerations should be developed to improve health and optimal participation of female athletes around the world.…”
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Effects of management of plastic and straw mulching management on crop yield and soil salinity in saline-alkaline soils of China: A meta-analysis by Ying Song, Jineng Sun, Mingjun Cai, Jinyu Li, Meizhen Bi, Mingxiu Gao

“…Notably, the impact of these mulching practices on both crop yield and soil salinity became insignificant when the experimental duration exceeded 2 years. For optimal results, black plastic mulch should be used to cover the entire ground surface when employing PM, while SM should be applied as surface mulch. …”
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The impact of channel density, inverse solutions, connectivity metrics and calibration errors on OPM-MEG connectivity analysis: A simulation study by Shengjie Qi, Xinda Song, Le Jia, Hongyu Cui, Yuchen Suo, Tengyue Long, Zhendong Wu, Xiaolin Ning

“…Hence, a calibration workflow for accurate sensor parameters, such as the gain and direction of the sensitive axis, before commencing OPM-MEG measurement and a careful choice of different method combinations play crucial roles in ensuring that OPMs yield optimal results for functional connectivity analysis. …”
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Urethra-sparing prostate cancer radiotherapy: Current practices and future insights from an international survey by Jennifer Le Guévelou, Paul Sargos, Piet Ost, Filippo Alongi, Stefano Arcangeli, Alejandro Berlin, Pierre Blanchard, Anna Bruynzeel, Olivier Chapet, Alan Dal Pra, Robert T. Dess, Matthias Guckenberger, Andrew Loblaw, Amar U. Kishan, Barbara Alicja Jereczek-Fossa, David Pasquier, Mohamed Shelan, Shankar Siva, Alison C. Tree, Costantinos Zamboglou, Stephane Supiot, Vedang Murthy, Thomas Zilli

“…The lack of consensus on specific urethral dose constraints and optimal sparing techniques underscores the need for further research to standardize practices in this field.…”
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Hybrid Nanocomposite Mini-Tablet to Be Applied into the Post-Extraction Socket: Matching the Potentialities of Resveratrol-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles and Hydroxyapatite to Promote... by Viviana De Caro, Giada Tranchida, Cecilia La Mantia, Bartolomeo Megna, Giuseppe Angellotti, Giulia Di Prima

“…<b>Results</b>: PEG-based nanocomposites emerged as optimal and, following HXA insertion, the resulting powders revealed adequate bulk properties, making them useful as a pharmaceutical intermediate to produce ≈59 mm³ mini-tablets, compliant with the post-extraction socket. …”
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Liver metastases of colorectal cancer contain different subsets of tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells correlated with a distinct risk of relapse following surgery by Syrine Abdeljaoued, Alexandre Doussot, Marie Kroemer, Emilien Laloy, Jean René Pallandre, Antoine El Kaddissi, Laurie Spehner, Myriam Ben Khelil, Adeline Bouard, Virginie Mougey, Ugo Chartral, Angélique Vienot, Julien Viot, Zaher Lakkis, Franck Monnien, Romain Loyon, Christophe Borg

“…In this study, we identified a population of CD103+CD69+ TRM cells exhibiting the characteristics of tumor reactivity and correlated with better patients’ prognosis, with potential implications in optimal therapeutic strategies determination.…”
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Assessing subtle changes in arid land river basin ecological quality: A study utilizing the PIE engine platform and RSEI by Aizemaitijiang Maimaitituersun, Han Yang, Nuerbiye Aobuliaisan, Kamuran Maimaitiaili, Ouyang Chenyu

“…Subsequently, the Sen’s slope analysis and Mann-Kendall (M−K) trend test were employed to analyze the level of EQ changes in the Urumqi River Basin (URB). Finally, the Optimal Parameters-based Geographical Detector (OPGD) model was utilized to quantitatively assess the driving factors of EQ changes and discuss their underlying reasons. …”
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The Association between Resolvin D1 Levels and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Perinatal Outcomes by Zeynep Seyhanli, Burak Bayraktar, Mevlut Bucak, Gulsan Karabay, Betul Tokgoz Cakir, Can Ozan Ulusoy, Gizem Aktemur, Selver Ozge Sefik, Serap Topkara Sucu, Sevki Celen, Ali Turhan Caglar

“…The analysis involved determining the optimal Resolvin D1 cut-off levels for predicting composite adverse neonatal outcomes in GDM using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis. …”
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Silver (Ag) doped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)/biochar composite photocatalyst for improved photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) by Ijlal Idrees, Muhammad Zafar, Malik Adeel Umer, Fahad Rehman, Abdul Razzaq, Seongwan Kim, Yunsook Yang, Woo Young Kim

“…The photocatalytic performance is optimized by varying the content of Ag dopant in the composite photocatalyst. …”
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Serial Paediatrics Omics Tracking in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (SPOT-ME): protocol paper for a multidisciplinary, observational study of clinical and biological markers of paediatr... by Adam Scheinberg, Natalie Thomas, Katherine Huang, Paul R Gooley, Elisha K Josev, Tracey Chau, Darcy Tantanis, Sarah J Knight, Christopher W Armstrong

“…The longitudinal repeated-measures study design is optimal for studying heterogeneous chronic diseases like ME/CFS as it can detect subtle changes, control for individual differences, enhance precision and boost statistical power. …”
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Daratumumab followed by tocilizumab for treatment of late antibody-mediated rejection in renal transplant recipients with high or moderate levels of de novo donor-specific antibodi... by Zhiliang Guo, Rula Sa, Daqiang Zhao, Songxia Li, Hui Guo, Lan Zhu, Gang Chen

“…Conclusions This new therapy combining Dara and TCZ achieved a good desensitization effect, providing an important reference point for designing better-optimized treatment of late or chronic active AMR in the future. …”
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Histology Assessment of Chitosan–Polyvinyl Alcohol Scaffolds Incorporated with CaO Nanoparticles by Carlos David Grande-Tovar, Jorge Ivan Castro Castro, Lemy Vanessa Barba-Rosado, Paula A. Zapata, Daniel Insuasty, Carlos-Humberto Valencia-Llano

“…Combining these polymers optimizes their advantages while adding metal oxide nanoparticles like calcium oxide (CaO NPs) enhances antimicrobial properties by damaging bacterial membranes. …”
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