Association between plasma perfluoroalkyl substances and high-grade serous ovarian cancer overall survival: A nested case-control study by Wei-Yi Xing, Fang-Hua Liu, Dong-Dong Wang, Jia-Ming Liu, Wen-Rui Zheng, Jia-Xin Liu, Lang Wu, Yue-Yang Zhao, He-Li Xu, Yi-Zi Li, Yi-Fan Wei, Dong-Hui Huang, Xiao-Ying Li, Song Gao, Qi-Peng Ma, Ting-Ting Gong, Qi-Jun Wu

“…Objective: To explore the association between plasma PFASs and high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) overall survival (OS) in the population who did not smoke. Methods: We conducted a nested case-control study within the Ovarian Cancer Follow-Up Study, matching 159 dead patients and 159 survival ones based on body mass index, sample date, and age at diagnosis. …”
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A Case of Exacerbation of Chronic Pancreatitis Against the Background of COVID-19 Complicated by Pancreaticopleural Fistula with Enzymatic Pleurisy by I. I. Kotov, I. Yu. Kalinina, A. R. Propp, D. A. Sulim

“…Obviously, this infection can influence the course of the inflammatory process in chronic pancreatitis.This clinical observation presents a rare case of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis with the formation of a pancreaticopleural fistula with subtotal enzymatic pleurisy on the left, which was preceded by pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 in a 47-year-old man who abused alcohol. The study of exudate for amylase content helped to identify the enzymatic cause of pleurisy. …”
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Clinical features and factors associated with short-term prognosis in patients with pulmonary embolism by V.Y. Tseluyko, L.M. Yakovleva, S.M. Sukhova, O.V. Radchenko, T.V. Pylova, A.S. Vnukova, K.Yu. Kinoshenko

“…For further analysis, a comparison group (group II) was formed and included 106 (56.7 %) patients who survived within 30 days of the onset of an acute episode of PE: 54 (50.9 %) patients belonged to high risk, 52 (49.1 %) – to intermediate high risk. …”
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On Job Training and Employee Productivity in Banking Institutions in Uganda: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Nakero, Sarah

“…The respondents included branch manager, heads of departments, tellers and credit managers who were added up to get a total of 30. Using Krejicie and Morgan table of determination of sample size from a given study population (1970), the Study population was put into strata namely 7 departmental heads, 21 Staff members from Centenary Bank, Kabale District. …”
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The Impact of Abatwa Settlement Patterns on their Social Economic Development: A Case Study of Kisoro Municipality. by Ahishakiye, Vincent

“…The study recommended that there is need for mass sensitization throughout Batwa communities and for men to accept that a woman getting into higher positions of leadership is not a cultural degradation but rather an opportunity for all Batwa strong people who can advocate for their rights rather than outsiders fighting for them. …”
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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

“…Extended family system should be encouraged so that those children who cannot get enough support from their nuclear family can be supported by the other family members. …”
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Unique Design of Learning Studio Spaces: A Case Study of The Department of Applied Design and Fine Art Kabale University. by Akatwijuka, Onesmus

“…The designing of learning spaces or Art Studios will be supported by known scholars who explain the Art Studio space and interior space management using the objectives of the study. …”
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Unique Design of Learning Studio Spaces: A Case Study of the Department of Applied Design and Fine Art Kabale University. by Akatwijuka, Onesmus

“…The designing of learning spaces or Art Studios will be supported by known scholars who explain the Art Studio space and interior space management using the objectives of the study. …”
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Adoption of Electronic Records Management System in Managing Patients Records at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Musiimenta, Lucky

“…The study used an interview guide and observation methods to collect data from Participants who were patients, hospital administration, and records personnel. …”
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Social Work Practice and Rural Development. A Case Study of Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Ssembure, Edson

“…Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from respondents who participated in the study. Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, recommendations were made such as to curb some of the challenges experienced by social work and social administration, Social work education and profession have greater responsibility in the process of community development. …”
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Factors associated with knowledge on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students of Groupe Scolaire De Rugando in Kigali City, Rwanda. by Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy, Uwizeye, Denyse Sibomana

“…The majority of the students who had engaged in sex had never used a condom (59.09%). …”
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Design and Simulation of a Cutting Mechanism for a Millet Harvesting Machine. by Twebazibwe, Edson

“…More so, this machine can harvest only millet heads and not the whole crop depending on the operator’s preference and therefore most farmers who are not livestock farmers will be relieved of the burden of sorting the millet heads from stalks as has been the case after harvesting. …”
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Effect of Government Agricultural Extension Services on Farm Income Among Banana Farmers in Kashenshero Town Council Mitooma District. by Aijuka, Bright

“…The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between access to Government Agricultural Extension Services (GAESs) and farm income among banana farmers in Kashenshero Town Council, Mitooma District. Farmers who had regular access to extension services reported higher farm income compared to those with limited or no access. …”
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Analyzing the Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal Systems in Improving Employee Motivation: A Case Study of Kihanga Mparo SACCO in Rukiga District. by Barigye, Augustine

“…There are also managers and supervisors who may lack proper training in conducting performance appraisals effectively. …”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from respondents who participated in the study. The study findings indicated that there were contributions of tea growing to welfare they included; poverty alleviation, food security, illiteracy level, financial support, capital base, collateral security, and illiteracy level. …”
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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

“…Both quantitative and qualitative techniques were used during data analysis. The findings who participants in the study revealed that dissemination of Information is one of the primary ways in which the media promotes civil education in Buyanja Sub-County, Rukungiri District and Uganda by disseminating accurate and relevant information to the public. …”
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Employee Retention and Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Centenary Bank in Kigezi Region Uganda. by Kaziro, Nicholas

“…The study targeted 97 respondents who constituted branch managers, departmental heads, committee members, audit officers, compliance officers, and support staff. …”
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Career Guidance and Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kisoro District; A case Study of Namirembe and Nyanamo Comprehensive Secondary Schools in Bukimbiri Sub-County. by Robert, Mwesigwa

“…It was found out that 29% of the respondents considered career guidance as a means to help students to broaden their knowledge; skills and abilities; though on the hand sighted irregularities that career guidance was meant for the rich who had the capacity to facilitate their children’s future the way they wished; and that career guidance was irrelevant at schools since it never provided anything new that they would get from their family members and their religious backgrounds. …”
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Factors associated with knowledge on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students of Groupe Scolaire De Rugando in Kigali City, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Denyse Sibomana, Uwizeye

“…Majority of the students who had engaged in sex had never used a condom (59.09%). …”
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Wildlife Authority Revenue sharing Scheme and Women Empowerment; A Case Study of Mghahinga Conservation area Kisoro District, Uganda by Iradunkunda, Sam, Moses, Agaba

“…The barriers to empowerment include corruption by local councils and government officials who handle the revenue, political influence, gender bias towards women and lack of involvement in decision making as well as weak revenue sharing policy and other institutions to cater for women as a marginalized group of people in the community. …”
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