Diagnostic performance of the DISQVER metagenomic sequencing tool for the identification of pathogens in febrile neutropenic patients: the ADNEMIA trial by Geneviève Héry-Arnaud, Christophe Burucoa, Marie Kempf, David Boutoille, Yohann Foucher, Philippe Lanotte, Maxime Pichon, Stéphane Corvec, Cécile Le Brun, Helene Pailhories

“…The second secondary outcome will be determined by the duration of conventional assessment, frequency of microorganisms detected during routine care and percentage distribution of theoretical adjustments made to anti-infective treatment based on microorganisms diagnosed using the mNGS-DISQVER tool as compared with conventional practices. …”
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REPRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL OF POTATO ACCESSIONS FROM THE VIR COLLECTION IN MURMANSK PROVINCE by S. N. Travina, Т. Е. Zhigadlo

“…Under the natural conditions in the north, the lack of moisture stimulates plants to enter the stages of flowering and fruit setting quicker and more intensively.Conclusion: The study made it possible to identify the optimal conditions for the fruit to be set by a potato plant in the north and also to acquire more data on the reproduction characteristics of potato cultivars.…”
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A gut-derived Streptococcus salivarius produces the novel nisin variant designated nisin G and inhibits Fusobacterium nucleatum in a model of the human distal colon microbiome by Garreth W. Lawrence, Enriqueta Garcia-Gutierrez, A. Kate O’Mahony, Calum J. Walsh, Paula M. O'Connor, Máire Begley, Caitriona M. Guinane, Paul D. Cotter

“…The production of this bacteriocin by a gut-derived S. salivarius, its narrow-spectrum activity, and its anti-F. nucleatum activity in a model colonic environment indicates that this strain merits further attention with a view to harnessing its probiotic potential.IMPORTANCEFusobacterium nucleatum is a human pathogen associated with intestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer, making it a potentially important therapeutic target. …”
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Effects of water stably-enriched with oxygen as a novel method of tissue oxygenation on mitochondrial function, and as adjuvant therapy for type 2 diabetes in a randomized placebo-... by Joan Khoo, Christoph E Hagemeyer, Darren C Henstridge, Sumukh Kumble, Ting-Yi Wang, Rong Xu, Linsey Gani, Thomas King, Shui-Boon Soh, Troy Puar, Vanessa Au, Eberta Tan, Tunn-Lin Tay, Carmen Kam, Eng-Kiong Teo

“…Mitochondrial stress testing, and flow cytometry analysis of mitochondrial mass and membrane potential, were performed on human HepG2 cells cultured in four Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium media, made with ELO water or regular (control) water, at normal (5.5 mM) or high (25 mM) glucose concentrations. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using LED Light Combined With Chromophore Gel in Treating Acne Vulgaris – Preliminary Study by Deda AE, Hartman-Petrycka M, Wilczyński S

“…Additionally, photographic documentation was made 7 days after the 6th treatment.Results: The series of treatments significantly influenced the clinical condition of the patients’ skin. …”
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Social Beliefs and Foundations for Moral Choice as Predictors of Civic Identity in Adolescence by A.V. Miklyaeva, O.M. Samoilov

“…</strong>According to the obtained model (&chi;2 = 110, <em>df</em> = 43, <em>p </em>&lt; 0,01, <em>CFI </em>= 0,88, <em>RMSEA </em>= 0,06), positive predictors of civic identity in adolescents are the basis of moral choice "Loyalty", social axioms "Reward for efforts" and "Control over fate"; indicators of the foundation for moral choice make a negative contribution "Justice" and "Respect", and the influence of the latter weakens as teenagers grow up. …”
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Study on the value of gastrin 17 and aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 in gastric juice for early diagnosis in gastric cancer by Yanfang Wang, Yanfang Wang, Hui Liu, Hui Liu, Xiang Li, Juan Jin, Bo Yan, Bo Yan

“…The diagnosis of gastric cancer may be made more accurately by combining the two gastric fluid markers, which can be found in gastric juice.…”
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Economic Background of Undergraduate Students and their Academic Performance at Kabale University. by Kyarikunda, Miria

“…Based on the ndings and conclusions, the following recommendations were made; Parents of low socio-economic status should be empowered to enable them provide for basic needs for their children. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Katuna Town Council. by Mubangizi, Martin

“…This study recommends that SMEs should constantly monitor their financial performance by implementing audit reviews as well as performance reviews to make sure that organizational objectives are achieved accordingly.…”
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Access to Primary Education By Children With Physical Disabilities in Bwambara Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Akatukunda, Faith

“…The study further revealed; that some school buildings are not user-friendly to CWPD, their homes are located far away from where they study, unmodified transport routes are characterized by potholes, making it difficult to cross wheelchair users, the toilets are not user-friendly to CWPD since they share toilets with children without disabilities. …”
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Murengezi, Innocent

“…Consider what needs to happen if there is flooding and get a plan of action in case employees are unable to make it to work. To prepare for a flood, consider an evacuation plan, as well as what items, materials, and equipment might be at risk, and how to best keep them safe during a flooding disaster. …”
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The Role of Information Communication Technology to Teaching and Learning Geography in Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Akampurira, Ruth

“…The study results on the role of ICT in teaching and learning of geography in secondary schools of Kabale Municipality were; ICT increases students confidence and motivation by making school work more enjoyable which enhances their learning capacity, ICT helps teachers with the opportunity to provide various learning tasks within the classroom which enhances students' learning, ICT enhance capability to store and retrieve information easily which improves on geography students learning, accessibility and use of ICT allows geography students to investigate more through the real world through accessing information sources outside the classroom and ICT use gives teachers courage to experiment more and helps them to integrate ICT into lessons effectively and also assist students to assess their own learning in completing specific personal projects. …”
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The Impact of Teacher Training on The Academic Performance of Student's Among Secondary Schools in Mbarara District: A Case Study of Kashari County Uganda. by Amumpaire, Catherine

“…The teaching and learning activities are geared towards making the learner able to respond to examinations and not necessarily creating solutions to problems that disturb the nation. …”
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An Examination of Records Management in Private Sector Agencies in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kigezi Private Sector. by Kakuru, Danis

“…In the study findings on the role of records management in the Kigezi private sector in Kabale municipality, the highest number of the respondents mentioned improved decision-making while the least number of the respondents mentioned financial value. …”
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A Mobile Based Technology to Improve Male Involvement in Antenatal Care. by Muhoza, B. Gloria, Ssemaluulu, Paul Mukasa, Mabirizi, Vicent

“…., for anaemia and malaria) is recommended to be made before the end of the fourth month of pregnancy. …”
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Training and Employee Performance in Uganda: A Case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation Rukungiri District. by Twongyeirwe, Uster

“…Senior human resource managers and managerial and technical level personnel made up the sample of 96 respondents that the study studied using a cross-sectional and descriptive survey design. …”
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Evaluation of Government Programmes on Enhancing the Lives of the Elderly: A Case Study of Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment in Mitooma District. by Natuha, Prossy

“…The study recommends that Elderly persons should be able to enjoy human rights and fundamental rights or freedoms when residing in any shelter, care treatment, or facility including full respect for their dignity beliefs and needs and privacy for the rights to make decisions about care and the quality of their lives. …”
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Role of Financial Management in Influencing the Performance of Kabale District Local Government. by Ahwera, Ruth

“…The study findings revealed how financial controls influence the performance of Kabale District Local Government, local governments must make decisions about how to allocate limited resources among competing needs local governments rely on various sources of revenue, including taxes, fees, grants, and other income; local governments face financial risks. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Among Communities of Rubanda DistrictUganda. by Ahabwe, John Brighton

“…Tourists treks through the dense forest to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, some respondents also showed the district's forests and wetlands are home to a diverse array of bird species, making it an excellent destination for bird watching enthusiasts. …”
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Investigating a Suitable Ratio of Iron Ore Tailings and Quarry Dust in Concrete Production. by Kasozi, Mark

“…Quarry dust had a greater water absorption than iron ore tailings because it had more quantities of finer aggregates than iron tailings making it absorb more water. workability increased with an increase in the percentage of quarry dust and at 80% quarry dust and 20% IOT obtained the highest slump value of 35mm, Compressive strength increased with an increase in quarry dust percentages. …”
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