The Simulation of a Surface Plasmon Resonance Metallic Grating for Maximizing THz Sensitivity in Refractive Index Sensor Application by Asmar Sathukarn, Chia Jia yi, Sakoolkan Boonruang, Mati Horprathum, Khwanchai Tantiwanichapan, Kiattiwut Prasertsuk, Chayut Thanapirom, Woraprach Kusolthossakul, Kittipong Kasamsook

“…Nowadays, the simplicity of both designing and fabrication process of a terahertz (THz) resonator-based sensing technique leads to its ongoing development. …”
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Association Between Four Non-Insulin-Based Insulin Resistance Indices and the Risk of Post-Stroke Depression by Wang P, Wang M, Xie Z, Zhi Z, Wang Y, Liu F, Liu Y, Zhao L

“…Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that these indicators were independently associated with PSD occurrence, both before and after adjusting for potential confounders (all P < 0.001). …”
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Comparative evaluation of cell-based assay technologies for scoring drug-induced condensation of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein by Rui Tong Quek, Cyna R. Shirazinejad, Christina L. Young, Kierra S. Hardy, Samuel Lim, Phillip J. Elms, David T. McSwiggen, Timothy J. Mitchison, Pamela A. Silver

“…Proximity-based N biosensors also reliably reported on condensation, enabling the rapid assaying of large compound libraries with a readout independent of imaging. Both htSMT and proximity-based biosensors performed well in a screening format and provided information on CMOD activity that was complementary to HCS. …”
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Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Stroke-Induced Upper Limb Motor Deficit: A Meta-Analysis by Lan Zhang, Guoqiang Xing, Shiquan Shuai, Zhiwei Guo, Huaping Chen, Morgan A. McClure, Xiaojuan Chen, Qiwen Mu

“…LF-rTMS as an add-on therapy significantly improved upper limb functional recovery especially the hand after stroke, probably through rebalanced cortical excitability of both hemispheres. Future studies should determine if LF-rTMS alone or in conjunction with practice/training would be more effective. …”
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Examined lymph node counts affected the staging and survival in cervical cancer: a retrospective study using the SEER and Chinese cohort by Tao Guo, Yuxi Zhao, Jia Zeng, Jian Li, Enyu Tang, Lingying Wu

“…Structural change points occurred at 20 LNs for LN-negative patients and 13 LNs for LN-positive patients (both P < 0.001). An elevated LN-positive ratio (positive/examined LNs) strongly predicted worse OS (HR: 4.208; 95% CI: 1.454–12.181).Conclusions An increased number of examined LNs significantly contributes to the detection of positive LNs and improved patient survival. …”
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Community-engaged research enhances the scientific quality and societal impact of a long-term avian monitoring program in northwest Ecuador by Jordan Karubian, Jordan Karubian, Jorge Olivo, Domingo Cabrera, Juan Freile, Luke Browne, Luke Browne, H. Luke Anderson, H. Luke Anderson, Jairo Cabo, Gregory Paladines, Gloria Loor, Liat Perlin Wilde

“…IntroductionThere has been a growing realization that a more inclusive approach to research can provide both ethical and practical benefits. Long-term avian monitoring programs, and indeed the academic and research community as a whole, are still learning how best to implement these methodologies effectively. …”
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Non-invasive 4D transcranial functional ultrasound and ultrasound localization microscopy for multimodal imaging of neurovascular response by Rebecca M. Jones, Ryan M. DeRuiter, Hanjoo R. Lee, Saachi Munot, Hatim Belgharbi, Francisco Santibanez, Oleg V. Favorov, Paul A. Dayton, Gianmarco F. Pinton

“…Abstract A long-standing goal of neuroimaging is the non-invasive volumetric assessment of whole brain function and structure at high spatial and temporal resolutions. …”
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HLA-G high-expressor 3’UTR markers are linked to gastric cancer development and survival by Christian Vaquero-Yuste, Ignacio Juarez, Marta Molina-Alejandre, Elisa María Molanes-López, Alberto Gutiérrez-Calvo, Adela López-García, Inmaculada Lasa, Remedios Gómez, Antonio Arnaiz-Villena, Jose Manuel Martín-Villa

“…Abstract Gastric cancer ranks fifth in both world prevalence and lethality, with a 5-year survival of less than 30%. …”
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New Circumpapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness and Bruch’s Membrane Opening-Minimum Rim Width Assessment in Nonglaucomatous Eyes with Large Discs by Serife Bayraktar, Gulnar Sultanova, Zafer Cebeci, Emre Altinkurt, Belgin Izgi

“…There was a positive correlation between BMO-MRW thickness measurements and RNFL thickness parameters, both with RNFLDİ and RNFLBMO1, in global and all optic nerve sectors except temporal quadrants with r = 0.257–0.431 (p≤0.001–0.01) in Group 1. …”
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SLC22A1 rs622342 Polymorphism Predicts Insulin Resistance Improvement in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Metformin: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kunrong Wu, Xiaoli Li, Yuedong Xu, Xiaoqian Zhang, Ziwan Guan, Shufang Zhang, Yan Li

“…The association between the rs622342 polymorphism and HOMA-IR and the association between the rs11212617 polymorphism and HOMA-BCF were both gender related.…”
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Contract Management and Health Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. by Atwesigire, Banard

“…In order to investigate the connection between contract management and the delivery of health services in Uganda, this study used a cross-sectional research approach. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods in a cross-sectional research design. …”
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Evaluation of Delay Characteristics at A 4- Legged Signalised Intersection for Improvement in The Level of Service. A Case Study of Jinja Road Intersection. by Babirye, Joanitor

“…Successful intersection design addresses all mobility and safety goals as well as opportunities to enhance the public realm. …”
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An Assessment of Microfinance Institution Services and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality. by Mugarura, Elijah

“…The importance of Small and Medium Enterprises as engines of employment creation and economic growth cannot go unrecognized. However, in the recent years most SMEs continue to register failures within the first few months in operation due to financial literacy problems and resource insufficiencies. …”
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Performance of Banana Peelings Extract as A Natural Coagulant in the Treatment of Surface Water Case Study: River Rwizi, Mbarara. by Asingya, Derrick

“…The initial turbidity of water that was at 41.5 NTU, pH at 7.17, color at 466 PtCo, Ecoli was 3.5CFU/100ml and TSS 45mg/l, after dosing in different banana peelings extracts from both the raw and ripe banana peelings, the values changed as follows; for the raw banana peelings extract at a 60mg/l concentration, the final turbidity value came to 5.6 NTU, color reduced to 25.6 PtCo, pH came to 7.9 and TSS reduced to 0.3mg/l. …”
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Contract Management and Health Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. by Atwesigire, Banard

“…In order to investigate the connection between contract management and the delivery of health services in Uganda, this study used a cross-sectional research approach. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods in a cross-sectional research design. …”
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Factors Influencing the Growth of Tourism in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Katwesigye, Jordan

“…During data collection purposive sampling technique and simple random sampling were used. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to collect datafrom8 l respondents.The respondents were dominated by males accounting for 59% and females accounting for 41 %. …”
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Study of Acid-Base Indicator Property of the Selected Natural Food Colour Source Juice Beetroot (Beta Vulgaris), Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicon) And Carrot (Dacus Carota). by Akorabirungi, Hillary

“…In this research project, both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to bring out unbiased results.In acid-base titrations, indicators are used to show a sharp color changes at interval of pH.. …”
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Tracheostomy-related indications, early complications and their predictors among patients in low resource settings: a prospective cohort study in the pre-COVID-19 era by Nyanzi, Daniel J., Daniel, Atwine, Kamoga, Ronald, Birungi, Caroline, Nansubuga, Caroline A., Nyaiteera, Victoria, Nakku, Doreen

“…Methods In a prospective cohort study, we consecutively enrolled one-hundred patients, both adults and children 2 h post-tracheostomy procedure. …”
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Effects of Job Stress on Teachers Productivity in Primary Schools of Katuna Town Council in Kabale District. by Faida, Elias

“…Data collection tools will involve the use of structured questionnaires and structured observation checklists to collect both quantitative data. Data analysis will involve the use of descriptive analysis involving the use of frequencies, tables, graphs, and pie charts. …”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed. …”
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