Hybrid-Hierarchical Synchronization for Resilient Large-Scale SDN Architectures by Alessandro Pacini, Davide Scano, Andrea Sgambelluri, Luca Valcarenghi, Alessio Giorgetti

“…Interest in hierarchical Software-Defined Networking (SDN) controllers is growing recently due to their ability to address the challenges associated with the SDN paradigm, such as responsiveness and scalability. …”
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First-year Class Instills Confidence in Nontechnical Skills for Collegiate Success by Anna Levina, Katy Guthrie, Leah Cook, Marvin Pritts

“…Students entering the class already had a high level of confidence in their ability to manage stress, interview well, talk with faculty, ask questions in class, and study. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Agmatine in Essential Tremor Through Regulation of Lingo‐1 and Inflammatory Pathways by Zeynab Pirmoradi, Zahra Esmaili, Mohsen Nakhaie, Kristi A. Kohlmeier, Mohammad Shabani, Moazamehosadat Razavinasab, Mehran Ilaghi

“…Conclusions Collectively, this study provides the first evidence that agmatine dampens tremor severity, improves behavioral outcomes, and modulates key pathways implicated in ET pathogenesis in a rodent model. The ability of agmatine to normalize Lingo‐1 and IL‐6 expression suggests regulation of these pathways could underlie its neuroprotective action. …”
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Autonomous Behavior Intelligence Control of Self-Evolution Mobile Robot for High-Voltage Transmission Line in Complex Smart Grid by Wei Jiang, Gan Zuo, De Hua Zou, Hongjun Li, Jiu Jiang Yan, Gao Cheng Ye

“…In view of the increasingly prominent contradiction between the robot single operation function and the diversification of power grid maintenance operations, additional with the robot weak autonomous operation and intelligent behavior ability, this paper proposes a new configuration of a reconfigurable power robot with terminal functions and its autonomous operation behavior control method for the three typical tasks which are the high-voltage transmission line insulators, drainage plates, and dampers maintenance. …”
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The Impact of Silymarin on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Mahdi Vajdi, Shaghayegh Adeli, Arash Karimi, Vahid Asghariazar, Arezoo Moini Jazani, Ramin Nasimidoost Azgomi

“…Numerous studies have investigated into the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of silymarin, as well as its ability to reduce reactive oxygen species and inflammation biomarkers. …”
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A liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry method for separation and identification of hemoglobin variant subunits with mass shifts less than 1 Da by Ainslie Chen, Ryan M. Aquino, Hector A. Vidal, Carolyn V. Wong, Ruben Y. Luo

“…A common issue with conventional methods for identifying Hb variants is their subpar ability to provide structural breakdowns of the variants. …”
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Biochar Amendment as a Mitigation Against Freezing–Thawing Effects on Soil Hydraulic Properties by Zhongkui Chen, Chitipat Intraravimonmata, Viroon Kamchoom, Rui Chen, Natdanai Sinsamutpadung

“…The findings indicate that freeze–thaw cycles predominantly affect clay’s ability to retain water and control hydraulic conductivity by generating macropores and fissures; with a notable increase in conductivity at high matric potentials. …”
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Barriers to and Facilitators of Implementing Team-Based Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Simulation Study: Exploratory Analysis by Joan Brown, Sophia De-Oliveira, Christopher Mitchell, Rachel Carmen Cesar, Li Ding, Melissa Fix, Daniel Stemen, Krisda Yacharn, Se Fum Wong, Anahat Dhillon

“…The survey results descriptively demonstrated a positive shift in teamwork ability. Qualitative themes identified improved confidence and decision-making. …”
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Occupational injuries, mental workload and coping strategies among the nursing workforce in the Eastern Region of Ghana: a multi-centre study by Collins Atta Poku, Abital Ayergo Ahulu, Janet Otomo, Doris Hagan, Catherine Kroamah Dwumfour, Joseph Shahadu Issifu, Veronica Dzomeku

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A Seizure Attributed to Ofloxacine in a Woman Undergoing Detoxification for Alcohol Dependence by Pierre Lahmek, Laurent Michel, Nadine Meunier, Henri-Jean Aubin

“…Quinolone antibiotics vary in their ability to induce seizures, with ofloxacin having one of the least potentials. …”
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Synthesis and Properties of a Polymer-Modified Material for Thin Spray-On Liners in Mine Roadways by Lianjun Chen, Xuekai Jiang, Zhaoxia Liu, Xiangfei Cui, Guoming Liu, Zhi Zhou, Qizheng Dong

“…In order to adapt to dry and wet environment in mine roadways and improve the performance of sealing materials under different environmental conditions, this study selected the materials based on their ability to spray and found that the materials with a viscosity of 1500–6000 MPa·s can achieve a balance between performance of spray and wall-hanging performance. …”
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Promoting Wellness Among Orthopaedic Surgeons by Phara P. Ross, BS, Lauren C. Okafor, MD, Mia V. Rumps, MS, Mary K. Mulcahey, MD

“…Unlike burnout, which is often attributed to individual resilience, moral injury points to issues within the medical system itself. » Anxiety and depressive disorders can alter an individual's ability to participate in work and daily function. …”
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mHealth App to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Diverse Families Living in Rural Areas: Usability Study by Alejandra Perez Ramirez, Adrian Ortega, Natalie Stephenson, Angel Muñoz Osorio, Anne Kazak, Thao-Ly Phan

“…Overall, participants found the dashboard easy to navigate and found the resources, notifications, and ability to communicate with the health care team to be especially helpful. …”
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Operativity of the Taunsa Barrage, Pakistan: Experimental Investigation on the Subsidiary Weir by Muhammad Zahid Ullah, Habib-Ur-Rehman Mughal, Noor Yaseen, Noor Muhammad Khan, Giada Varra, Luca Cozzolino, Renata Della Morte

“…Phase 2 reproduced the post-rehabilitation conditions, including varying discharge values, heights and positions of the SW, to evaluate the stilling basin design concerning the ability to dissipate flow energy. The results demonstrated (i) inadequate tailwater levels and oscillating hydraulic jump formation under increased discharges in pre-rehabilitation conditions (highlighting the poor performance of the original Taunsa Barrage stilling basin and the need for an SW to address these hydraulic deficiencies), and (ii) that the SW, under the design conditions, achieved optimal head loss for discharge values near the design discharge. …”
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Differences in the movement phase condition and sensory inputs on temporal synchronization and continuation during bilateral foot-tapping tasks by Atsuki Numata, Yasuo Terao, Kenichi Sugawara, Yoshikazu Ugawa, Toshiaki Furubayashi

“…In the sensorimotor synchronization (synchronized and continuous tapping) task, subjects move their limbs in synchrony with an isochronous tone presented at various tempos and continue tapping at the same pace after the tones have ceased. We investigated the ability of bilateral lower limb motor control for performing this task as a crucial metric for examining motor coordination relevant to human locomotion, such as walking. …”
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Advertisement and Sales Performance in Mtn Uganda, Kabale Branch. by Mwebesa, Acleo

“…The results further revealed that there is no significant relationship between media advertisement and sales performance (r = 0.511, p = 0.663), there is a significant effect of billboards and sponsorship of events on sales performance (r = 0.003, p = 0.412), and lastly, there is no significant relationship between advertisement and sales performance of MTN Uganda Kabale district (r = 0.610, p = 0.713).Based on research findings, the following recommendations were made: there is a need for MTN Uganda to conduct a customer communication needs assessment and be in a better position to design a clear and dependable medium to reach out to the public with services and products; there is a need to hire marketing professionals with the ability to package advertisement messages; and there is a need to choose the right people and approach to deliver messages. …”
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Political Interference and Social Service Delivery in Kanaba Sub-County Kisoro District. by Tumushime, Bosco

“…The study found out that the Demand for power by politicians, the Government's ability to grow the economy, the Need of political distribution, Failure to pay attention to politics on service delivery, Redistribution of social justice, Inequality, and uneven advances in education and training, Demand for democracy using social service delivery protests and Government legitimacy respectively were the major causes of political interferences to service delivery. …”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…The recommendations for the study include there need for the involvement of extension workers in decision-making and consultation on policies regarding agricultural and rural development and their ability to influence these decisions and there should be training, workshops, and seminars regarding potential tea farmers on how they affect the society on agricultural development programs.…”
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The role of Physical environment in influencing access to medical services by people with disabilities in Kisiizi Hospital, Rukungiri District. by Atuheire, Excellent

“…They revealed that accessible examination tables, adjustable height sinks, and other assistive devices are essential for providing quality healthcare services to patients with varying abilities as indicated by 22% of the respondents. The study findings revealed that effective communication between healthcare providers and patients is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment hence this accounted for 22% of the respondents. …”
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Information Communication Technology and Employees’ Performance: A case Study of Faculty of Science at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. by Mackline, Atuhaire

“…Organizational factors to a large extent hade constrained employees’ ability to effectively use ICT for their improved performance through limited financial resources, lack of an independent budget and absence of full time technicians which have tended to hamper ICT use among employees in Faculty of Science. …”
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