Effect of Gender Equality on Economic Development of Household Heads in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwamucucu Sub-County, Rukiga District. by Nsimire, Millicent

“…There was critical review of the issues that have explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on of gender equality as an independent variable economic development as the dependent variable and the methods of data collection were put into action. The research used 80 respondents as the sample size, both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were employed. …”
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Role of Faith Based Organizations (FBO’s) in Responding to the Socio-Economic Impact of Covid-19 in Nyakinama Sub-County Kisoro District. by Mukabera, Charity

“…In chapter three this is where the methods of data collection were put into action. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. …”
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Role of Social Factors in Social Economic Status of Families in Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Atukunda, Brian

“…There was a critical review of the issues that have been explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on social factors as an independent variable socio-economic prosperity as the dependent variable and the methods of data collection were put into action. The research used 80 respondents as the sample size, and both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were employed. …”
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Marketing Cooperatives and sustainable Agricultural development in Rulindo District, Rwanda by Nkubito, Habyarimana Jean Pierre

“…The study recommends that collective savings action is encouraged because it strengthens members’ market position, bargaining power, lobbying power, meeting their household consumption needs and enhancing potential income generating capacity together with investing on own education and health care requirements.…”
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Consumption of Raw Herbal Medicines Is Associated with Major Public Health Risks amongst Ugandans by Fred, Ssempijja, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Andrew, Tamale, Sylvia Anurika, Ewuzie, Kevin, Matama, Justine, Ekou, Paul, Bogere, Regan, Mujinya, Grace Henry, Musoke, Jovile Kasande, Atusiimirwe, Gerald, Zirintunda, Muhamudu, Kalange, Joel, Lyada, Ritah, Kiconco, Theophilus, Pius, Christopher, Nandala, Roland Mugisha, Kamugisha, Yunusu, Hamira, Edgar Mario, Fernandez, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…In Uganda, Vernonia amygdalina is of interest in rural communities due to its therapeutical action on both bacterial and protozoal parasites, however no studies have been conducted to assess the heavy metal concentrations in traditional plants used in alternative medicine. …”
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Deep analysis of the major histocompatibility complex genetic associations using covariate analysis and haploblocks unravels new mechanisms for the molecular etiology of Elite Cont... by Myriam Rahmouni, Sigrid Le Clerc, Jean-Louis Spadoni, Taoufik Labib, Maxime Tison, Raissa Medina-Santos, Armand Bensussan, Ryad Tamouza, Jean-François Deleuze, Jean-François Zagury

“…Upon investigating SNPs in LD with the selected 6 SNPs and 3 HLA class I alleles for their impact on protein function (either damaging or differential expression), we identified several compelling mechanisms potentially explaining EC among which: a multi-action mechanism of HLA-B*57:01 involving MICA mutations and MICB differential expression overcoming the HIV-1 blockade of NK cell response, and overexpression of ZBTB12 with a possible anti-HIV-1 effect through HERV-K interference; a deleterious mutation in PPP1R18 favoring viral budding associated with rs1233396. …”
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Study on Seismic Dynamic Response of Deep-Buried Tunnel Based on Tectonic Stress by Junjie He, Song Hu, Yonggang Guo

“…The dynamic responses of the tunnel-engineering area under seismic action were calculated, followed by an analysis of the dynamic response characteristics. …”
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Overcoming barriers to the development of clean and digital energy start-ups: access to credit and protection of minority investors' rights by Artyukhov Artem, Oleksii Havrylenko, Olena Churikanova, Kseniia Mohylna

“…This study provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders, including enhancing credit systems, expanding credit registries, and strengthening investor protections. …”
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Technicolor Middle Ages: (Ex)changes and Transformations from Medieval to Present Day Perception of Colour by Agnès Blandeau

“…Dans chacun d’eux, l’action se situe au moyen-âge. Il s’agit de The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Ivanhoe (1952) et The Knights of the Round Table (1953). …”
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The interaction of tPA with NMDAR1 drives neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in α-synuclein-mediated neurotoxicity by Daniel Torrente, Enming J. Su, Alí Francisco Citalán-Madrid, Gerald P. Schielke, Daniel Magaoay, Mark Warnock, Tamara Stevenson, Kris Mann, Flavie Lesept, Nathalie Delétage, Manuel Blanc, Erin H. Norris, Denis Vivien, Daniel A. Lawrence

“…To characterize the mechanism of tPA action in α-synuclein-mediated pathology in the SN and to identify possible therapeutic pathways, we performed RNA-seq analysis of the SN and used multiple transgenic mouse models. …”
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Les syndicats, les commissaires et le politique : (re)valorisations et conflits autour de la profession policière en Tunisie (2011-2022) by Audrey Pluta

“…Finally, these upheavals of institutional norms as a result of union action can be seen in the questioning of a distribution of posts based on a historical division between "civilian" bodies (corresponding in particular to commissioners, inspectors, etc.) and "uniformed" bodies (officers, commanders, brigadiers, etc.). …”
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Yeast cell wall polysaccharides accelerate yet in-feed antibiotic delays intestinal development and maturation via modulating gut microbiome in chickens by Fangshen Guo, Jianing Qiao, Zeqiong Hu, Jia Huang, Ruichen Bi, Waseem Abbas, Wenrui Zhen, Yuming Guo, Zhong Wang

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary yeast cell wall polysaccharides (YCWP) addition on intestinal development and maturation of chickens and its potential action mechanism. Methods 180 one-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers were randomly assigned to three groups containing control (basal diets without any antibiotics or anticoccidial drug), bacitracin methylene disalicylate (BMD)-treated group (50 mg/kg) and YCWP-supplemented group (100 mg/kg). …”
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You Call This Exemplary? Lessons from an Unsung International Evaluation by Douglas Horton

“…Intervention: NA Research Design: This is a case study that combines participatory action research and historical analysis. Data Collection and Analysis: The study is based on the author’s personal involvement in the evaluation and on a review of publications and unpublished documents related to the case. …”
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Buffalo meat quality, processing, and marketing: harnessing its benefits and nutraceutical potential by Sebastiana Failla

“…This molecule can also counteract the intestinal absorption of N-glycolyl sialic acid (Neu5Gc) exogenous for humans, abundant in red meat, with high inflammatory action. In addition to being marketed as fresh meat, Buffalo meat can also be transformed into semi-processed or cured products with peculiar characteristics. …”
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Huanglian Ejiao Decoction Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis in Mice Through Regulating the Gut Microbiota and Inhibiting the Ratio of Th1 and Th2 Cells by Tang J, Hu Y, Fang J, Zhu W, Xu W, Yu D, Zheng Z, Zhou Q, Fu H, Zhang W

“…However, HED ultimate mechanism of action remained indistinct. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether HED could exert anti-inflammatory effects on 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced colitis (UC) model through the regulation of CD4+T subsets and gut microbiota.Methods: Fifty-eight major compounds in HED were identified by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. …”
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Gut microbiota drives colon cancer risk associated with diet: a comparative analysis of meat-based and pesco-vegetarian diets by Carlotta De Filippo, Sofia Chioccioli, Niccolò Meriggi, Antonio Dario Troise, Francesco Vitali, Mariela Mejia Monroy, Serdar Özsezen, Katia Tortora, Aurélie Balvay, Claire Maudet, Nathalie Naud, Edwin Fouché, Charline Buisson, Jacques Dupuy, Valérie Bézirard, Sylvie Chevolleau, Valérie Tondereau, Vassilia Theodorou, Claire Maslo, Perrine Aubry, Camille Etienne, Lisa Giovannelli, Vincenzo Longo, Andrea Scaloni, Duccio Cavalieri, Jildau Bouwman, Fabrice Pierre, Philippe Gérard, Françoise Guéraud, Giovanna Caderni

“…An inverse correlation between nonconjugated bile acids and bacterial genera mainly belonging to the Lachnospiraceae and Prevotellaceae families (representative of the PVD group) was present, suggesting a potential mechanism of action for the protective effect of these genera against CRC. …”
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South African Open Distance Elearning Student: The Types, Effectiveness, and Preference of Feedback Support by Morakinyo Akintolu, Mohamed Ahmed Mitwally, Moeketsi Letseka

“…The findings suggest that effective feedback mechanisms are crucial in ODeL environments, providing actionable insights for educators to optimise their feedback strategies. …”
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Evaluating the Safety and Usability of an Over-the-Counter Medical Device for Adults With Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss: Formative and Summative Usability Testing by Megan Elizabeth Salwei, Shilo Anders, Carrie Reale, Jason M Slagle, Todd Ricketts, Matthew B Weinger

“…Overall, test findings informed 9 actionable design modifications (eg, clarifying pairing steps and increasing font size) that improved device usability and safety. …”
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Sodium Butyrate: A Multifaceted Modulator in Colorectal Cancer Therapy by Alexandra Laura Mederle, Alexandra Semenescu, George Andrei Drăghici, Cristina Adriana Dehelean, Nicolae-Valentin Vlăduț, Dragoş Vasile Nica

“…However, its precise mechanisms of action and effects at elevated doses remain insufficiently explored. …”
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Determining the status of ecosystem degradation trends and their implications for ecological integrity in the southern African grassland biome by L.R. Vukeya, T.M. Mokotjomela, N. Pillay

“…We conclude that the functioning, biodiversity and services supplied by the southern African grassland biome is at risk that could be addressed by urgent context-specific management action, policy and selective habitat restoration/rehabilitation interventions. …”
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