Feasibility Aspects of Exploring Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Hanna Johansson, Malin Freidle, Urban Ekman, Ellika Schalling, Breiffni Leavy, Per Svenningsson, Maria Hagströmer, Erika Franzén

“…The overall trial design proved feasible to perform, but further strengthening ahead of the definitive RCT is recommended, specifically with respect to MRI setup, cognitive dual-tasks during gait, and blinding procedures. …”
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‘Piloting a framework for analysing the public contributions to R&D: new antibiotics in focus’ by Louise Schmidt, Ozren Sehic, Ursula Theuretzbacher, Daniel Fabian, Claudia Wild

“…At both early-stage and late-stage development, public research funding is the most common public funding reported by SMEs, ahead of other public sources like public equity funds, private-public partnerships and philanthropic sources. …”
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“National Champions” and Technological “Little Giants”: Chinese Industrial Policy Between Modernization and Tradition by I. V. Danilin

“…The case of the "small giants" highlights the risks associated with the new policy framework. Looking ahead, the Chinese economy and its technology policies will continue to face significant challenges. …”
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Division and Effect Evaluation of Fracking Outburst Elimination Zones in Surface Extraction Wells of Coalbed Methane by Jianbao Liu, Zhimin Song, Bing Li, Jiangang Ren, Hongyan Zhang, Nuo Cheng

“…Surface hydraulic fracturing is an important measure for increasing reservoir permeability, which has advantages such as engineering safety and a large impact range and can be implemented ahead of the mine’s underground engineering. However, its underground outburst reduction range and effect are rarely reported, and there is a lack of connection with underground fracturing wells. …”
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Does syndromic surveillance assist public health practice in early detecting respiratory epidemics? Evidence from a wide Italian retrospective experience by Giovanni Corrao, Andrea Stella Bonaugurio, Giorgio Bagarella, Mauro Maistrello, Olivia Leoni, Danilo Cereda, Andrea Gori

“…Conclusions: High predictive power for anticipating COVID-19 epidemic waves, even two weeks ahead of the official reports, was obtained from electronic syndromic tracers of healthcare-seeking trends and Google search engine use. …”
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Robust Prediction of Healthcare Inflation Rate With Statistical and AI Methods in Iran by Mohammad Javad Shaibani, Ali Akbar Fazaeli

“…After that, the best model in each category is involved in 6- and 12-multi-step-ahead prediction. In this stage, several error criteria are calculated. …”
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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 study results on importance of banana production in Ruhinda sub-county Rukungiri district indicated that, the highest number of the respondents mentioned food security while the least number of the respondents mentioned source of mulch for maintaining and improving soil fertility. The study went ahead on the impact of banana bacteria wilt on socio- economic welfare of the farmers in Ruhinda sub-county. …”
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Design of a Multi 2- Storied Hostel for Kabale University. by Opoya, Wilberforce

“…The writing contains three chapters whereby; Chapter one is the introduction of the proposal that states the contents of the background of the university, how the problem was identified and why the project of hostel design was chosen ahead of others. Chapter two contains the literature review, works and related information by other scholars about design of structures. …”
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Assessing the Role of Electronic Banking on Performance of Micro Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Pride Micro Finance Limited Kabale District. by Twagirayesu, Bertin

“…The study found that The study findings on the importance of electronic banking methods in microfinance institutions. the results were obtained from; a digital signature for security. convenience way of operating banking transactions, faster transfer, reliability, and time factor. the study went ahead to find the types of electronic banking methods adopted in microfinance towards their performance and the responses were obtained from mobile/SMS banking. electronic funds transfers. self Service (PC) banking, POS Banking (Credit and Debit cards), internet banking, and an automated teller machine the study findings on the relationship between electronic banking on the performance of microfinance institutions, the results revealed that there is a very high positive significant relationship between electronic banking on the performance of microfinance institutions that is 0.853 significant at 0.0I level of a two-tailed test with 50 degrees of freedom. …”
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The Steel Industry and The Development Of Local Community: Case Study of Tembo Steel Industry in Kasolo Division Iganga District. by Kibirige, Eriasafu

“…The findings on contributions of Tembo Steel Industry, the responses were obtained from the statements that were given to respondents as follows; it provides employment opportunities to people like; drivers, engineers, cleaners and accountants, it is strengthening the economy through paying tax that are used to provide social services like medical, security and transport, transformation of agriculture from use of rudimentary tools to modem machines which increase productivity and the extraction of steel products generates significant foreign exchange and according to the research findings the study went ahead to find the challenges faced by the local community in Kasolo division around Tembo steel industry and responses were obtained from statements that it has caused environmental drawbacks which include; pollution of air, water and soil, accidents that lead to workers losing their limbs, fingers, sight and respiratory disorders, increased theft of steel materials in search for materials like saucepans, goal posts and road signs and displacement of people due to need of land for expansion of the steel plant. …”
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Integrating Remote Sensing and Soil Features for Enhanced Machine Learning-Based Corn Yield Prediction in the Southern US by Sayantan Sarkar, Javier M. Osorio Leyton, Efrain Noa-Yarasca, Kabindra Adhikari, Chad B. Hajda, Douglas R. Smith

“…Results from this study can help farmers or crop consultants plan ahead for future logistics through enhanced early-season yield predictions and support farm profitability and sustainability.…”
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A Systematic Literature Review and Bucher Indirect Comparison: Tildrakizumab versus Guselkumab by Kristian Garn Du Jardin, Pepi Hurtado Lopez, Mette Lange, Rachael McCool, Silvia Maeso Naval, Sandra Quickert

“…We searched MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, MEDLINE(R) Daily Epub Ahead of Print, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for Phase III randomized controlled trials between 1946 and November 2018. …”
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Efficiency and heat transport processes of low-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage systems: new insights from global sensitivity analyses by Luka Tas, Niels Hartog, Martin Bloemendal, David Simpson, Tanguy Robert, Robin Thibaut, Le Zhang, Thomas Hermans

“…It efficiently identifies most informative field data ahead of carrying out the field work itself. In the studied settings, Darcy flux measurements can provide a first estimate of the relative ATES efficiency. …”
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Crisis response strategies of universities during the ongoing war: Beyond experience and responsibilities by Oleksandr Spivakovsky, Serhii Omelchuk, Daria Malchykova

“…The analysis of the university management’s actions in 2022–2024 demonstrated that the university transitioned from a resistance strategy (2022) as the first situational response to the large-scale invasion and occupation to a resilience strategy and the return to progressive development in the years ahead. The paper concludes that successful crisis management follows the key principles: flexibility, value orientation, and scaling up. …”
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Incidence of Surgical Site Infection and Factors Associated among Cesarean Deliveries in Selected Government Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019 by Hana Lijaemiro, Semarya Berhe Lemlem, Jembere Tesfaye Deressa

“…Identifying the incidence and risk factors that contribute to surgical site infection following cesarean delivery is a step ahead for preventing and reducing the problem. Nonetheless, the distribution of the problem in Addis Ababa, where the rate of cesarean delivery is relatively high compared to other parts of the country, is under investigation. …”
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High perioperative lactate levels as a potential predictor for severe acute kidney injury following aortic arch surgery by Dongxu Wang, Chen Yang, Han Wang, Mengmeng Ye, Chao Xue, Weiguang Wang, Bo Yu, Kai Ren, Zhenxiao Jin, Shiqiang Yu, Shiqiang Yu, Weixun Duan

“…BackgroundAcute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening condition that often requires total aortic arch replacement (TAR) combined with frozen elephant trunk (FET) implantation. …”
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RETRACTION Trisnadi, R. A., Ambardini, R. L., Kushartanti, B. W., Hardianto, D., Sutapa, P., Manil , K., Amran, A., Auliana, R.., Utami, D.., Utami, D. Y.., Riyana, A.., Astuti, A.... by RETOS RETOS

“…Eliminated: Yudik Prasetyo, Sumaryanti , Novita Intan Arovah , Ahmad Nasrulloh, Manil Karakauki, Ardi Riyana) …”
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Customer Care and Increased Clientele: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Tusiime, Bridget

“…Personalized interactions and efficient problem resolution create a loyal customer base, the 27% response rate for product and service innovation shows that clients value a bank that continually improves and diversifies its offerings. Staying ahead with innovative products can attract a varied clientele looking for tailored financial solutions, with 13% of respondents recognizing marketing and branding, it underscores the need for the bank to maintain a visible and positive public image to attract potential clients, and although only 10%, the emphasis on digital transformation highlights the growing trend towards digital banking solutions. …”
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El cambio climático durante los últimos 15.000 años en Patagonia norte. Reconstrucciones de la vegetación en base a polen y carbón vegetal sedimentario. by María Martha Bianchi

“…Los análisis de polen y de carbón vegetal sedimentario de secuencias bien datadas con el método de 14C indican que una estepa arbustiva fue remplazada por un bosque abierto a comienzos de la Transición Glacial-post-glacial bajo un clima más seco y más frió que el actual. …”
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EL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO DURANTE LOS ÚLTIMOS 15.000 AÑOS EN PATAGONIA NORTE. RECONSTRUCCIONES DE LA VEGETACIÓN EN BASE A POLEN Y CARBÓN VEGETAL SEDIMENTARIO. by María Martha Bianchi

“…Los análisis de polen y de carbón vegetal sedimentario de secuencias bien datadas con el método de 14C indican que una estepa arbustiva fue remplazada por un bosque abierto a comienzos de la Transición Glacial-post-glacial bajo un clima más seco y más frió que el actual. …”
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