Changes in Hemodynamics and Tissue Oxygenation Saturation in the Brain and Skeletal Muscle Induced by Speech Therapy – A Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study by U. Wolf, F. Scholkmann, R. Rosenberger, M. Wolf, M. Nelle

“…Each subject was measured three times on different days with the different types of recitation: hexameter, alliteration, and prose verse. …”
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Identifying Fraudulent Responses in a Study Exploring Delivery Options for Pregnancies Impacted by Gestational Diabetes: Lessons Learned From a Web-Based Survey by Emma Ruby, Serine Ramlawi, Alexa Clare Bowie, Stephanie Boyd, Alysha Dingwall-Harvey, Ruth Rennicks White, Darine El-Chaâr, Mark Walker

“… Current literature is unclear on the safety and optimal timing of delivery for pregnant individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus, which inspired our study team to conduct a web-based survey study exploring patient and provider opinions on delivery options. …”
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Its Associated Factors among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Debre Tabor General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Yonas Akalu, Ambaye Birhan

“…Clinicians should prevent PAD; screen T2DM patients who are aged, with high HbA1c, and cigarette smokers; and treat them timely.…”
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Impact of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Sheets and Bolt Diameter on the Seismic Performance Enhancement of Steel Beam‐Column Joints by Fayiz Amin, Hafiz Ahmed Waqas, Ijaz Ali, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Asif, Khan Abdul Majid, Megersa Kebede Leta

“…The application of CFRP significantly enhances bolt tension capacity by up to 1.2 to 1.3 times, demonstrating its potential in reducing bolt failure risk and improving structural reliability under seismic conditions. …”
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Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Outdoor Wind Environment in High-Rise Buildings Zone of Xuzhou City by Huanhuan Fang, Xiang Ji, Jiuxin Wang, Jijun Lu, Mengcheng Yang, Jiajun Li, Zhongcheng Duan

“…The front-to-rear building spacing is approximately 1.44 times the building height, with an additional 15 m spacing from mountain walls. …”
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Effects of the Photosystem II Inhibitors CCCP and DCMU on Hydrogen Production by the Unicellular Halotolerant Cyanobacterium Aphanothece halophytica by Sunisa Pansook, Aran Incharoensakdi, Saranya Phunpruch

“…The results showed that A. halophytica treated with CCCP and DCMU produced H2 at three to five times the rate of untreated cells, when exposed to light. …”
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The Effect of Banana Bacteria Wilt on The Socio-Economic Welfare of Farmers in Ruhinda Sub-County Rukungiri District . by Tayebwa, Rameka

“…The highest number of respondents mentioned source of mulch for maintaining and improving soil fertility, the lowest number of respondents mentioned that the disease has led to increased poverty among households and the study continued on possible measures to control banana bacteria wilt in Ruhinda sub-county Rukungiri district, the highest number of respondents mentioned heating garden tools such as hoes, machete, knives and slashers over a fire until the metal is too hot to touch is also effective in killing the bacteria, the lowest number of respondents talked of timely removal of male buds with a forked stick is important in where insect vector that visit the diseased flower parts carry the pathogen. …”
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Impact of Digital Divide on The Growth and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kigezi Private Sector Promotion Centre Limited. by Kembabazi, Evaline

“…It was also recommended that Kigezi Private Sector Promotion Centre management should look for financial resources to restructure the records facility ranging from expansion of the centre to updating services available so that updated services are availed to clients at all times.…”
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Effect of Teacher-Pupil Ratio on Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Turyahabwe, Frank

“…The study findings on how the teacher-pupil ratio influences academic performance in primary included student Engagement accounted 18(17.8%), classroom management by 15 (14.5%), resource allocation by 17(16.5%), and timely feedback by 11(10.6%). The study further found that the effect of teacher-pupil ratio on the academic performance of pupils in primary schools as classes of 20 pupils or less accounted for 18(17.4%), reduced repetition and dropouts Small class sizes narrowed the achievement gap (17.5%), quality of education is much better when pupil-teacher ratio is low by 12(11.6%). …”
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Social Work Practice and Rural Development. A Case Study of Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Ssembure, Edson

“…Social workers may play all of these roles and contribute in different contexts and at different times in their careers; the contributions have been documented in this report.…”
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An Assessment of The Contribution of Community Social Support System in Promoting to the Wellbeing of the Elderly in Hamurwa Sub-County. by Atuheire, Enid

“…Recommendations include ensuring timely payment of retirement benefits to help the elderly meet their social welfare needs. …”
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Role of Media in Promoting Civil Education and Awareness of Government Programs: A Case Study of Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Ahumuza, Charity

“…Media organizations should collaborate closely with local authorities to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information related to government programs.…”
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Civil Servants and Political Leaders’ Performance in Service Delivery in Kisoro District Local Government, Uganda. by Zigira Sam, Niyonzima

“…From the findings, it was established that monitoring and supervision ensures timely reports are produced and disseminated to all stakeholders in health which ensures constant supply/delivery of medical facilities and drugs. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Financial Accountability in Government Business Enterprises: A Case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation Ntungamo Area. by Alexander, Kujuna

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Revenue Management and Health Service Delivery in a Decentralised Framework of Ntungamo Municipality, Ntungamo District, Western Uganda by Sakina, Ampaire

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Task-Oriented Leadership and Employee Performance: A Case Study of Buhoma Mukono Community Development Association (BMCDA) in Kanungu, Uganda by Orikyiriza, Elli, Moses, Agaba, Alex, Kanyesiime

“…The conclusion of the study, therefore, was that task-oriented leadership has a more significant positive relationship with employee performance, in which situation leader’s behaviour which involves: inspiring a shared vision through timely communication, emphasizing development and recognizing accomplishments explain some of the determinants in whether employees will ensure timeliness, quality, the quantity of work and cost-effectiveness at BMCDA. …”
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Examining Family Influence on the Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Hamurwa Sub-County, Rubanda District by Kiconco, Kate

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Learners' Perception of English Language Learning in Universal Secondary Schools in Kisoro District. by Ndagijimana, Ngenda

“…The study established that that English was a difficult subject and at times students dodged its lessons. From the findings, it was established that they had not got any great wish to learn more than the basics of English. …”
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Improving the experience of health services for trans and gender-diverse young people and their families: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Stepney, Samantha Martin, Magdalena Mikulak, Sara Ryan, Jay Stewart, Richard Ma, Adam Barnett

“…Health professionals highlighted the shortage of services, long waiting times, lack of guidelines and lack of funding and support. …”
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RSM-Based Optimization of the Parameters Affecting TiO2-Mediated UV Photocatalysis of Vehicular Emissions in Enclosed Parking Garages by Sandeep Singh, Parteek Thind, Manpreet Kaur Verma, Dapinder Deep Singh, Arjun Sareen, Dheeraj Ahuja, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Raman Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Nima Khalilpoor, Alibek Issakhov

“…In the preceding times, the number of enclosed parking garages has increased significantly in developing nations. …”
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