Is Aquaculture a Success? Evidence from Africa by Okoth, Sharon, Hounsounou, Hilda R.B., Turyasingura, Benson, Moenga, Kelvin O., Mwalughali, Thoko B. S., Lubembi, Sharon Indasi

“…Feeding and nutrition issues, hunger eradication have become a problem with the continuing growth of the population, which in turn is putting a lot of pressure on available resources like capturing fisheries from the lakes, oceans, and rivers, leaving them void. …”
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The Contribution of Coffee Farming to Household Welfare in Murama Parish Nyakishenyi Sub-County, Rukungiri District. by Kukundakwe, Gerald

“…The study used primary data in its analysis and the researcher used descriptive modes of analysis using mainly quantitative methods of data collection to capture data. Data was collected using research questionnaires where the researcher was asking the questions on the questionnaire and noting down the respondents' answers. …”
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Women’s Political Participation and Community Development: A Case Study of Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Ahimbisibwe, Maxensia

“…Data collection involved surveys, structured interviews, and semi-structured interviews to capture insights into women's participation in local governance, electoral activities, and community decision-making platforms. …”
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Integration of Oral Literature in Teaching and Learning Literature in Selected Secondary Schools in Ntungamo District. by Ahimbisibwe, Monicah

“…The study employed a survey design, collecting data through questionnaires and interviews to capture information about individuals' attitudes, opinions, and practices. …”
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Effect of Immigration on Uganda's Labour Market: A Case Study of Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Akampurira, Jonath

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrated quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to capture diverse perspectives and insights. The methodology encompasses rigorous sampling procedures, data collection methods, and analytical techniques to ensure the validity and reliability of findings. …”
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Operation Wealth Creation and Poverty Reduction in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rubaya Sub-County by Marion, Katusiime

“…Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) faced a number of challenges, such as poor coordination among stakeholders at both national and district levels across the agricultural sector, low quantity and quality inputs, huge losses due to no or limited extension services, a lack of supervision and monitoring of OWC activities, corruption, and elite capture, among others.…”
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Usability Evaluation of Foods with Function Claims Labelling as Health Information in Japan: A User-Testing Study by Yamamoto M, Yamamoto K, Takano-Ohmuro H, Yamamoto R, Saruwatari J

“…Michiko Yamamoto,1,* Ken Yamamoto,2,* Hiromi Takano-Ohmuro,3 Rain Yamamoto,4 Junji Saruwatari1 1Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto-city, Kumamoto, Japan; 2Showa Pharmaceutical University, Machida-city, Tokyo, Japan; 3Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Nishitokyo-city, Tokyo, Japan; 4Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Michiko Yamamoto, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oehonmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-city, Kumamoto, Japan, Email m-yamamoto@kumamoto-u.ac.jpPurpose: The saturation of health foods in the market is coupled with inadequate information on their safe usage. …”
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Tracing the origins and transformations of fluorescence dissolved organic matter within western and eastern Greenland’s shelves: a comparative study by Monika Zabłocka, Piotr Kowalczuk, Joanna Stoń-Egiert, Elena Terzić, Elena Terzić, Evanthia Bournaka, Artur P. Palacz

“…Derived values of spectral indices (HIX, BIX, and FI), and a ratio of fluorescence intensities of protein-like components to fluorescence intensities of humic-like components, Ip/Ih, indicated that the FDOM in analyzed water was predominantly autochthonous, characterized with low molecular weight and low-saturation aromatic rings. This findings provide new insights into FDOM composition in the Arctic under changing climatic conditions.…”
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Technicolor Middle Ages: (Ex)changes and Transformations from Medieval to Present Day Perception of Colour by Agnès Blandeau

“…Là n’est pas notre propos.Ce qui nous intéresse est une mise en regard, qui nous paraît pertinente, entre la sensibilité aiguë des médiévaux à la couleur et la sublimation de cette période de l’Histoire à travers le filtre magique du Technicolor. L’éclat saturé des teintes que permet d’obtenir cette technique cinématographique pourrait répondre au désir d’imiter l’aspiration médiévale à la beauté formelle, à la radiance et à la dimension symbolique de l’image. …”
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Associations of TG/HDL Ratio with the Risk of Prediabetes and Diabetes in Chinese Adults: A Chinese Population Cohort Study Based on Open Data by Rongpeng Gong, Yuanyuan Liu, Gang Luo, Wenjing Liu, Ziqi Jin, Zixin Xu, Zheng Li, Lixin Yang, Xiaoxing Wei

“…The results showed that, after adjusting the potential confounding factors, the ratio of TG/HDL was positively correlated with the occurrence of prediabetes and diabetes, and there was a saturation effect. The inflection points were 1.04 and 1.33, respectively. …”
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Comparison of the Disposable Streamlined Liner of the Pharynx Airway and the Disposable I-gel in Anaesthetized, Paralyzed Adults: A Randomized Prospective Study by Khaled EL-Radaideh, Ala"a Alhowary, Diab Bani Hani

“…Ease and number of insertions, insertion time, oropharyngeal sealing pressure, hemodynamic response, oxygen saturation (SpO2), end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2), and peri- and postoperative complications were examined. …”
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Combined Replacement of Fishmeal and Fish Oil by Poultry Byproduct Meal and Mixed Oil: Effects on the Growth Performance, Body Composition, and Muscle Quality of Tiger Puffer by Lili Zhao, Lin Li, Feiran Zhang, Peng Li, Yanlu Li, Jian Liu, Yuliang Wei, Mengqing Liang, Qiang Ma, Houguo Xu

“…The fatty acid composition in fish mirrored those in the diets, but the omega-3 sparing effects of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acid in MO can still be observed. …”
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A qualitative study of how clinicians reach agreement in perioperative pathway development: the Consensus Model for Standardising Healthcare by Lisa Pagano, Janet C. Long, Emilie Francis-Auton, Andrew Hirschhorn, Gaston Arnolda, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Mitchell N. Sarkies

“…Data collection and analysis occurred concurrently until theoretical saturation was achieved. Interviews and field notes were recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Magnetic nanoparticles of Nd2Fe14B prepared by ethanol-assisted wet ball milling technique by Younes Mehrifar, Hamed Moqtaderi, Seyedeh Mehri Hamidi, Farideh Golbabaei, Mahdi Hasanzadeh, Somayeh Farhang Dehghan

“…Abstract The magnetic material Nd2Fe14B is one of the strongest magnetic materials found in nature. The demand for the production of these nanoparticles is significantly high due to their exceptional properties. …”
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Dynamics and drivers of the carbonate system: response to terrestrial runoff and upwelling along the Northeastern Colombian Caribbean coast by Constanza Ricaurte-Villota, Magnolia Murcia-Riaño, José Martín Hernádez-Ayón

“…Statistical analyses and Taylor series decomposition were employed to determine the seasonal and interannual contributions of sea surface temperature, salinity, TA, and DIC to changes in pCO2, pH, and calcium carbonate saturation state (Ω).ResultsThe results showed significant seasonal variability influenced by annual changes in coastal upwelling, rainfall, and river runoff. …”
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Efficiency of using SNP markers in the <i>MSTN</i> gene in the selection of the Pushkin breed chickens by N. V. Dementeva, A. B. Vakhrameev, T. A. Larkina, O. V. Mitrofanova

“…A tendency towards an increase in these indicators with the substitution of G with A in the genotype was found. Saturation of the population with desirable alleles led to an increase in the average live weight of the chickens. …”
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Bio-oil production by pyrolysis of Azolla filiculoides and Ulva fasciata macroalgae by S. Pourkarimi, A. Hallajisani, A. Alizadehdakhel, A. Nouralishahi

“…Both bio-oil samples contained ‎saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. However, the average hydrocarbon chain length was ‎relatively shorter in U. fasciata bio-oil (C4-C16) than in bio-oil from A. filiculoides (C6-C24). …”
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FeO–alumina catalyst for reforming waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pyrolyzed products: synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation by Audu, Ephraim Akuaden, Ade-Ajayi, Adebola Femi, Osigbesan, Aisha Ayoola, Gano, Zaharaddeen Sani, Barminas, Jeffrey Tsware

“…Fourier transform infrared analysis of the liquid products inferred peaks corresponding to aromatic and saturated hydrocarbons, which was confirmed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis. …”
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The usage of personalized scheme of fentanyl administration during coronary artery stenting by D.О. Dziuba

“…The usage of a personalized scheme of fentanyl administration for stenting of the coronary arteries, compared to the standard sedation using combination of diazepam and fentanyl, was accompanied by better indicators of intraoperative blood saturation with oxygen and carbon dioxide (respectively (103.67 ± 22.05) and (39.64 ± 6.85) mm Hg in group 1, (105.70 ± 31.64) and (37.68 ± 7.11) in group 2 and (109.42 ± 34.36) and (36.25 ± 6.52) mm Hg in patients of the 3rd group), lower blood pressure after surgery ((127.85 ± 9.87)/(79.64 ± 8.62) mm Hg in patients of group 1, (129.48 ± 8.73)/(81.05 ± 7.92) mm Hg in group 2 and (131.15 ± 10.64)/(82.68 ± 9.72) mm Hg in group 3), lower level of stress markers (blood cortisol during surgery in patients of the 1st group (8.83 ± 4.58) mmol/L, in patients of the 2nd group – (7.73 ± 2.79) mmol/L, in patients of the 3rd group – (7.55 ± 4.35) mmol/L), as well as lower frequency of detecting episodes of perioperative pain of various origins. …”
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Beyond the screen: Exploring the dynamics of social media influencers, digital food marketing, and gendered influences on adolescent diets. by Ashley Amson, Mariangela Bagnato, Lauren Remedios, Meghan Pritchard, Soulene Sabir, Grace Gillis, Elise Pauzé, Christine White, Lana Vanderlee, David Hammond, Monique Potvin Kent

“…Health Canada's Nutrient Profile Model was used to classify products as either healthy or less healthy based on their content in sugar, sodium, and saturated fats. Influencers popular with males featured 1 food product/brand for every 2.5 posts, compared to 1 for every 6.1 posts for influencers popular with females. …”
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