Combined therapy of human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells and scalp acupuncture alleviates brain damage in a rat model of cerebral palsy by Yu Zhou, Xu-Huan Li, Lu-Na He, Li-Na Wang, Jing Zang, Dong-Ming Wang, Jing Gao, Xue-feng Yu

“…This study aimed to investigate the potential synergistic effects of human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) combined with scalp acupuncture in a rat model of CP. Methods: Twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: Sham, CP, hAMSCs, and hAMSCs+scalp acupuncture (hAMSCs+AP). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Acral Melanoma in Chinese and Caucasian Patients by Kai Huang, Yu Xu, Emmanuel M. Gabriel, Subhasis Misra, Yong Chen, Sanjay P. Bagaria

“…The 5-year DSS rate was 68.4% and 73% (p=0.56) in Chinese and Caucasians AM patients, respectively. Male gender, Breslow thickness, ulceration, and positive sentinel lymph nodes were independent poor prognostic factors on multivariate analysis. …”
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Equestrian Injury Presentations to a Regional Trauma Centre in Ireland by A. Abdulkarim, A. Juhdi, P. Coffey, Lily Edelson

“…There were significantly more females involved in equestrian injuries than males (58% versus 42%). Falling from a horse contributed to significantly more presentations and admissions than any other cause. 36% of presentations were associated with a radiological abnormality. …”
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A rare neurosurgical emergency: case report of spontaneous lumbar subdural empyema by Svetozar Stanković, Milan Lepić, Ivan Bogićević, Jadranka Stanković, Goran Pavlicević

“…Case presentation A 52-year-old male presented with acute-onset lumbar pain without radicular symptoms. …”
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Factors Associated with Duration of Untreated Psychosis - A Retrospective Study done in a Rural Medical College by Arushi Singh, M. Poonam, S. S. Krithishree, R. Annapoorna

“…Results: The mean age of our sample (n = 30) was 32.7 years, and out of them, 53% were male, 53.3% of them were married, and maximum (53.3%) of them belonged to the age group of 18–29 years. …”
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Two Novel CYP11B1 Gene Mutations in Patients from Two Croatian Families with 11β-Hydroxylase Deficiency by Katja Dumic, Tony Yuen, Zorana Grubic, Vesna Kusec, Ingeborg Barisic, Maria I. New

“…Here, we describe the molecular genetics of two previously reported male siblings in whom diagnosis of 11β-OHD has been established based on their hormonal profiles displaying high levels of 11-deoxycortisol and hyperandrogenism. …”
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EVALUATION OF POPULATION-LEVEL IMMUNITY TO SARS-COV-2 ACROSS BULGARIA (END OF 2023) by Kim Ngoc, Iva Trifonova, Teodora Gladnishka, Elitsa Panayotova, Evgenia Taseva, Vladislava Ivanova, Eleonora Kutevа, Iva Vladimirova, Iva Christova

“…Results: Overall seroprevalence was 91.9%, with similar rates between males (91.6%) and females (92.0%). Seroprevalence was highest in the 18-39 age group (95.1%) and lowest in those over 65 (89.3%). …”
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A Rare Case of Testicular Tuberculosis Mimicking as Testicular Malignancy by S. Rishabh, K. Krishnamoorthy, T. Joseph Pratheeban, E. Mathan, O. M. Rahman Shahul Hameed

“…We present a case involving a 49-year-old male with diabetes and a history of smoking, who experienced bilateral scrotal swelling and pain over 3 months, accompanied by weight loss. …”
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Frequency, distribution, and molecular recognition of Argas persicus (Argasidae) infestation of local chicken Gallus gallus domesticus in Mosul city by Abeer A. Ahmed, Layan Y. Khalil

“…The same applies regarding the nymphs and larvae of A. persicus, with significant differences by month in which the study was conducted for ticks’ males; no noticeable differences have been shown among months of this work. …”
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A narrative review on the role of cognition, nutrition and energy availability in athletes of competitive sports to combat RED-S by Subalatha M., Dhanush Rachaveti, Amutha S., Ponpandi M.

“…Low energy availability (LEA) causes cognitive and physical health problems in both female and male athletes. Conclusion The review identified that nutrition and LEA play crucial roles in athletes’ cognitive performance. …”
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Unleashing Women Entrepreneurial Potential in Uganda: Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs in their Quest for Business in Maziba Sub-county, Kabale Municipality, Kabale... by Murezi, Caroline Masiko, Akankwasa, Alex

“…Women conduct business and contribute to the nation’s growth as much as their male counterparts. Women own and run businesses in numbers that would have been hard to imagine a few decades ago. …”
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Analysing The Elements Affecting Tourists’ Level of Satisfaction in Kabale District: A Case Study of Lake Bunyonyi. by Akamutuha, Mackline

“…Result: Of the 133 participants that were interviewed, 62.4% were male respondents and 37.6% were female respondents) considering the age of respondents, the highest number 47.4% belonged to the age group of 31-40years Conclusion: The study found that Scenic Beauty was 92% being the most factor that influenced tourist satisfaction this positively increases the level of tourism development in Kabale district: a case study of Lake Bunyonyi.The study proposed the following recommendations; Increase awareness of the level of satisfaction and importance of promoting tourists' satisfaction, Develop and implement intervention and sustainable tourism programs to address new satisfaction of tourists, Train employees on new technologies and the benefits in promoting and developing, Conduct further research to gain a better understanding of the complex relationship between tourists satisfaction development, development of tourism industry and the community involvement in the context of kabale municipality. .…”
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Assessment Of Sanitation And Hygiene Practices In Bubare Sub-County Rubanda District In Southwestern Uganda. by Arinayesu, Brilliant Cyria

“…The findings of the study revealed that female respondents were more highly represented in the study than their male counterparts. Findings of the study also found that there were different forms of sanitation and hygiene including hand washing, personal hygiene, safe water and drinking water hygiene, waste management, environmental hygiene, and latrine coverage. …”
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Business partnership, women empowerment and support to women living with HIV/AIDS in Kabale, Uganda. by Mwosi, Fabian, Eton, Marus, Aluonzi, Burani, Olupot, Simon Peter, Alia, Richard

“…Results: Women empowerment increased decision-making power, while business partnerships decreased dependence on male partners. Women empowerment increases support for women living with HIV/AIDS compared with business partnerships. …”
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Effects of Supplier Selection on Procurement Performance of Public Institutions: A Case Study of Southern Division. by Kabugho, Sarah

“…Findings of the study found that male respondents were more willing to work in the southern division despite the low salaries than female employees. …”
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An Examination of the Role of Social Media in Enhancing Customer Service: A Case Study of Trackers Safari Lodge by Arinaitwe, Micheal

“…The results of the study revealed that male respondents dominated the study. Results further revealed the role of social media in the tourism sector which included Customer Interaction and Engagement with 67%, Customer Feedback and Reviews with 50%, and Brand Image and Reputation Management with 82%. …”
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Gender differences in response to warrelated trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder – a study among the Congolese refugees in Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani, Thomas, Elbert, David Kani, Olema, Tobias, Hecker

“…Methods: In total, 325 (n=143males, n = 182 females) Congolese refugees who lived in Nakivale, a refugee settlement in the Southwestern part of Uganda were interviewed within a year after their arrival. …”
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The first Lithuanian Archaeological expedition in Afghanistan by Aleksiejus Luchtanas, Ramunė Butrimaitė

“…These are complexes of ancient settlements, usually called tapa (Purnbakar, Ahangaran, Sheke, Puzei-Leče), dated 4th millennium BC-XX AD, fortified towns (Farizkuh, Qala Mana), dated XI-XIII AD, castles and defensive towers (Qala Akbar Bek Zahak, Qala Malek Antar, Qala Kassi, Qala Kuhna, Shinia, Badgha), dated VI-XIX AD, and historic industrial objects such as brickfields, mills, caravanserais, and bridges. …”
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Training Psychological Skills: Efficacy and Assessment of a Nonclinical Psychological Sports Coaching E-Intervention for Young Elite Athletes by Raphaël Bonetti, Fabienne Crettaz von Rotten, Denis Hauw

“…Methods The study sample consisted of 105 athletes (73 males, 32 females), comprising 61 skiers (33 males, 28 females), 29 male footballers, and 15 track and field athletes (11 males, 4 females), recruited from four sports clubs in Switzerland and France. …”
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Most prevalent jobs of doctoral degree graduates by detailed field of study by Marc Frenette, Tomasz Handler

“…Among the disciplines most highly linked to university professors and lecturers, female doctoral graduates were generally less likely than their male counterparts to be employed as university professors and lecturers. …”
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