Preparation For Flight: The Physical Profile of Pre-Professional and Professional Circus Artists in the United States by Stephanie J Greenspan, Melanie I Stuckey

“… # Purpose The purpose of this research was to establish norms for trunk and extremity physical exam and performance measures in circus artists by professional status, assigned sex at birth (ASAB), and age. # Study Design Descriptive laboratory study # Methods Circus artists (n=201; ages 13-69y; 172 females ASAB, 29 males ASAB) from 10 cities across the United States underwent a baseline physical examination including shoulder, hip and trunk measures of passive (PROM) and active (AROM) range of motion, measures of flexibility (shoulder and hip), strength (manual muscle tests, grip strength), cardiovascular fitness (3 minute-step test), balance (single limb and handstand), and performance, (pull-ups, and the closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test \[CKCUEST\]). …”
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COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Pregnancy Outcome during Third Wave by Madhusudan Dey, Shyamji Tiwari, Sunil Chawla, Pranjali Dhume, Abhijit Kumar, Priyanshi Chowdhary, Reshu Rawal

“…Hence, for evidence-based counseling in pregnant patients about expected outcomes depending on their vaccination status, this prospective cohort study was conducted. STUDY DESIGN: This study was conducted in Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India during the third wave of SARS-CoV-2 i.e. from Jan 2022 to Mar 2022. …”
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The Association of Joint Power Kinetic Variables with Running Injuries: A Case-Control Study by Matt Dewald, Jennifer Dalland, Josie Stockland

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify if there were differences in joint power kinetic variables between non-injured runners and injured runners. # Study Design Case-Control Study # Methods Kinetic data were collected on 122 runners (26 non-injured and 96 injured) over three years with a Bertec force plated treadmill and Qualisys 3D motion capture. …”
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Cord Blood pH and Lactate- A Step Ahead in Diagnosis of Fetal Acidaemia in Patients with Abnormal Cardiotocography by Indrani Mukhopadhyay, Sanjay Singh, Sushila Kachatti

“…The analysis of blood gases and lactate levels in the cord within the ini-tial minutes of life is a recommended approach. STUDY DESIGN: This prospective cohort study, conducted over eighteen months from June 2021 to December 2022, enrolled 70 patients with non-reactive and 70 with reactive cardiotocograph (CTG) pat-terns. …”
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Prevalence and distribution of hypertension and related risk factors in Jilin Province, China 2015: a cross-sectional study by Bin Liu, Wei Sun, Junduo Wu, Tianyi Li, Xianjing Song, Yangyu Zhang, Yingyu Liu, Longbo Li, Yunpeng Yu, Yihang Liu, Chao Qi

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension and its related factors in Jilin province, China.Design A cross-sectional study in four cities and four rural counties in Jilin as part of a national Chinese study.Participants and setting A total of 15 206 participants who were ≥15 years old and were selected using a stratified multistage random sampling method.Main outcome measures The prevalence of hypertension.Results The prevalence of hypertension in Jilin province was 24.7%. …”
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Accuracy of the SWAY Mobile Cognitive Assessment Application by Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell, Melissa A. Muzeau, Lindsay Luinstra, Jared Goering, Ryan Z. Amick

“…The study further sought to assess the validity of the SWAY CA application against the FDA approved ImPACT QT mobile device application. # Study Design Original Research, observational study of validity…”
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A cross-case study comparison of Australian metropolitan and regional cancer nurses’ experiences of work-related stressors and supports by Lauren Parkinson-Zarb, Cameron Duff, Ying Wang, Jane Mills

“…A multiple case study research design was used in this study, with two groups of cancer nurses making up a total of 30 participants, allocated to separate cases bounded by geographical location. …”
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Sildenafil as a Salvage Treatment for Ovarian Torsion: A Rat Model by Didem Alkas Yaginc, Huriye Ayse Parlakgümüs, Selcuk Yetkinel, Pinar Caglar Aytac, Huriye Eda Ozturan Ozer, Derya Akaydin Aldemir, Esra Bulgan Kilicdag

“… OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of sildenafil, acting as an anti-oxidant on the ischemic rat ovarian torsion model by pointing out ovarian reserve via AMH levels which is the best marker for oocyte pool. STUDY DESIGN: This study is an experimental animal study conducted according to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. …”
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Test-Retest Reliability of the Isometric Soleus Strength Test in Elite Male Academy Footballers by David Rhodes, Josh Jeffery, Daniel Brook-Sutton, Jill Alexander

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the test-retest reliability of the isometric strength test of the soleus and propose a standardized protocol for its use within an elite male football population. # STUDY DESIGN Test-retest reliability single cohort study…”
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Are the Menstrual Characteristics Similar in Adolescent and Adult Women with Cerebral Palsy? by Hanife Dogan, Duygu Turker, Ozge Coban, Merve Basol Goksuluk, Nuriye Ozengin, Necmiye Un Yildirim

“… OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the menstrual-health characteristics of adult and adolescent women with cerebral palsy. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional study included 74 women who were diagnosed with cerebral palsy. …”
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Assessing Utilization of Information Access Tools in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of National Teachers College Kabale. by Arimpwera, Phiona

“…A qualitative case study research design was preferred because it helped the researcher to study the selected issues in depth. …”
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Factors Affecting Immunization Coverage for Children Under Five Years in Rwanyamahembe Sub-County, Mbarara District- Uganda. by Omia, Santos

“…The study adopted cross- sectional study design employing a quantitative approach for data collection. …”
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The Impact of Internet on Teaching and Learning of Geography in Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Kato Brian

“…The study adopted a cross sectional survey design and a sample size of 326 respondents was used. …”
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Covid-19 And Performance of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kabale District, Uganda. by Karungi, Molly

“…The study used a survey design and a sample size of 371 respondents who were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. …”
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Electronic Recordkeeping and School Management Processes: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Luwero District. by Mugisha, David

“…The objectives which guided the study were:i) To ascertain the level of e-record keeping usage in selected secondary schools in Luwero District; ii) To examine the management process in selected secondary schools in Luwero District; iii) To establish the relationship between e-record keeping and school management process in selected secondary schools in Luwero District.Methodologically, the study adopted a quantitative and qualitative approach with a correlational research design. Out of 1,000 total populations, 278 respondents were sampled of whom: 267teachers and 11 administrators were randomly and purposively selected and answered the questionnaire interviews. …”
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Factors Associated with Male Partner Support During Pregnancy and Child Birth in Kabale District. by Niwarinda, Denesi

“…Methods: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design using quantitative approach to assess 318 mothers using convenience sampling method. …”
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Factors Associated with Male Partner Support During Pregnancy and Child Birth in Kabale District. by Niwarinda, Denesi

“…Methods: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design using quantitative approach to assess 318 mothers using convenience sampling method. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

“…Methodology: The study adopted descriptive cross-sectional design with qualitative and quantitative approach. …”
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Assessment of the Social-Economic Contributions of Mgahinga National Park to Local Communities in Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda. by Mahoro, Shallon

“…The study employed descriptive cross-sectional survey design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses methods. …”
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Influence of Social Capital on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa ,Henry Stanley, Mbabazi,Phelix Businge, Ssemaluulu, Paul, Eton, Marus

“…The findings can be used by policy and decision- makers to design mechanisms for SMEs’ proprietors to integrate SC into business operations. …”
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