Cohort profile: Born in Wales—a birth cohort with maternity, parental and child data linkage for life course research in Wales, UK by Amrita Bandyopadhyay, Sarah Davies, Michaela James, Sinead Brophy, Sam Dredge, Hope Jones, Mike J Seaborne, Natasha L Kennedy, Adele Battaglia

“…We present the descriptive data available in the core dataset, and the future expansion plans for the database beyond its initial development stage.Participants Descriptive information from 2011 to 2023 has been gathered from the National Community Child Health Database (NCCHD) in SAIL. …”
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Call for Papers: Intergenerational Justice Prize 2020 by FRFG, IF (Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations, Intergenerational Foundation)

“…The Stuttgart-based Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations (FRFG) and the London-based Intergenerational Foundation (IF) jointly award the biennial Intergenerational Justice Prize, endowed with EUR 10,000 (ten thousand euros) in total prize-money, to essay-writers who address political and demographic issues pertaining to the field of intergenerational justice. The prize was initiated and is funded by the Apfelbaum Foundation. …”
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Pattern and Predictors of Maternal Healthcare Services Utilization among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria by Esther Oluwakemi Oluwole, Alero Ann Roberts, Ifeoma Peace Okafor, Victoria Oluwasola Yesufu

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A Personalized Muscle–Tendon Assessment and Exercise Prescription Concept Reduces Muscle–Tendon Imbalances in Female Adolescent Athletes by Theresa Domroes, Kolja Weidlich, Sebastian Bohm, Falk Mersmann, Adamantios Arampatzis

“…Results In the intervention group we found lower fluctuations of maximum tendon strain (p = 0.005) and a decrease in tendon strain over time (p = 0.010), which was more pronounced in individuals with initially high tendon strain. While there were no systematic changes in muscle strength or tendon stiffness at the group level (p > 0.05), the marked decrease in tendon strain in individuals with a deficit in tendon stiffness was caused by a predominant increase in tendon stiffness. …”
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Explaining the Antecedents and Consequences of the Glass Cliff in Service Organizations by Sara Kavoosi, Ali Safari, Ali Shaemi Barzoki

“…Drawing from the qualitative aspect of the study, it is recommended that decision-makers and senior managers in service organizations diligently consider the origins of the glass cliff phenomenon and actively engage in managing the factors that contribute to the unique challenges faced by women in high-risk managerial positions Conclusion This investigation stands as one of the initial studies that, by leveraging a hybrid research methodology, provides a comprehensive framework to thoroughly understand the causal conditions, strategic responses, and consequences of the glass cliff phenomenon.…”
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Bacteraemia in a Nigerian hospital: Implementing antimicrobial resistance surveillance by Adewale A. Amupitan, Adeyemi T. Adeyemo, Adefunke O. Amupitan, Temitope O. Obadare, Aaron O. Aboderin

“…Bacteraemia with multidrug-resistant organisms was significantly associated with mortality, hence, the need for this AMR surveillance initiative. Contribution: Implementing healthcare facility-based surveillance of AMR in LMICs is achievable despite limited microbiological laboratory capacity.…”
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How prepared is Nigeria digital payment for health workers? A landscape analysis by Folashayo Peter Adeniji, David Ayobami Adewole, Segun Bello, Elizabeth Ekirapa, Juliet Aweko, Vincent Michael Kiberu, Charles Opio, Peter Waiswa, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…From the regulatory point of view, the Nigerian government has initiated a number of digital payment policies including the cashless policy. …”
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Efficacy of Esophageal Protector in Treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Extraesophageal Symptoms: a Multicenter, Open-Label, Observational Study by Yu. A. Kucheryavy, D. N. Andreyev, E. Yu. Eryomina, A. A. Gilmanov, O. V. Nazarova, Ye. A. Sidneva, Yu. G. Topalova

“…Thus, the decrease in the total score was significant and exceeded 80 % of the initial value. When analyzing the dynamics of individual indicators of the RSI scale before and after treatment, a significant regression in the severity of all symptoms of the disease was noted. …”
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Penyusunan Solusi Model Konseptual untuk Pembangunan Strategi Sistem Informasi pada Perusahaan Bisnis TI: Metode Systematic Mapping by Ariani Dwi Wulandari, Bima Ajie Bahari, Bq. Zuyyina Hilyatur Rozalia, Mudjahidin Mudjahidin

“…Further studies related to the development of the SI strategy formulation model will be carried out using the concept of systematic mapping with the initiation stage of searching, collecting and classifying papers, analyzing the results and discussion involving various perspectives of researchers and practitioners in the field of strategy management, and designing conceptual models will be built. …”
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Combination of autoimmune hepatitis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Clinical case) by A. A. Driga, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Modification of lifestyle directed to weight loss, results in more favorable course of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis that can be presumed by liver histological data (decrease of inflammatory activity degree in comparison to initial biopsy specimen).…”
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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 use of banana peelings extract helped in the removal of turbidity from the water by providing a protein content pectin and other mineral components like potassium which helped in neutralizing the negatively charged suspended solids in water by reducing the zeta potential of the river water thus making the particles to come together forming flocs to settle at the bottom. 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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Financial Management Practices and Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions. A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO Kabale District. by Komuhangi, Jacenta

“…The government and development partners should emphasize on adherence to proper financial management practices in MFIs. Such initiative is expected to enhance MFIs growth and community empowerment. …”
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The Role of Local Government Councils in Emancipating Special Interest Groups: A Case Study of PWDs in Bukimbiri Sub-County Kisoro District. by Kamusiime, Daniel

“…The measures to the challenges faced by people with disability included physical or environmental accessibility promotion, empowerment, initiating more disability health programs, law and policy awareness, institutional awareness, and improving the working conditions of the PWDs. …”
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The Role of Local Government Councils in Emancipating Special Interest Groups: A Case Study of PWDs in Bukimbiri Sub County Kisoro District . by Kamusiime, Daniel

“…The measures to the challenges faced by people with disability included physical or environmental accessibility promotion, empowerment, initiating more disability health programs, law and policy awareness, institutional awareness, and improving the working conditions of the PWDs. …”
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants Used in Masulita Sub-County in Wakiso District. by Musoke, Ronald

“…The government of Uganda should implement conservation measures such as conservation programs, awareness campaigns, cultivation initiatives, and educational programs aimed at local residents to enhance medicinal plant conservation efforts. …”
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Adherence to Viral Load Testing Guidelines, Barriers, and Associated Factors Among Persons Living with HIV on ART in Southwestern Uganda: a Mixed-Methods Study. by Lubega, Polly, Nalugya, Sylivia Juliet, Kimuli, Angella Namyalo, Twinokusiima, Majoreen, Khasalamwa, Mercy, Kyomugisa, Richard, Kabami, Jane, Owaraganise, Asiphas

“…Patient chart review using a checklist that captured age, gender, and level of a healthcare facility, dates of ART initiation, dates VL specimens were drawn, line of ART, and patient adherence to ART was done. …”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study concludes that Collaborative farming initiatives within communities have shown positive results in enhancing productivity by pooling resources for better input access and shared knowledge on best practices. …”
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Use of Garden Design to Enhance Mental Health Among the Selected Health Facilities in Kabale Town: A Case Study of Makanga Health Facility. by Nayebare, Maria

“…Thus the Healing Gardens initiative aims to reintegrate nature into health care systems through public policy. …”
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Examining the Role Played by Remand Homes Towards Curbing the Rate of Juvenile Delinquency in Kabale Municipality. by Ampurire, Evarine

“…From the findings, it was concluded that correctional institutions should carefully follow up illegal recreational places that initiate children’s involvement in delinquency and should not only be punitive but also a center for education, training, and rehabilitation this must be seriously taken so as to prevent offenders from being future potential criminals. …”
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Efficacy and safety of the Russian protease inhibitor narlaprevir at treatment-naive and earlier treated noncirrhotic patients with the 1st genotype chronic hepatitis C (PIONEER st... by M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, O. O. Znoyko, Ye. A. Klimova, D. T. Abdurakhmanov, I. G. Bakulin, P. O. Bogomolov, E. Z. Burnevich, M. Yu. Galushko, N. I. Geyvandova, K. V. Zhdanov, Ye. V. Esaulenko, S. N. Kizhlo, D. Yu. Konstantinov, N. I. Mironova, V. G. Morozov, Ye. A. Strebkova, I. G. Nikitin, M. F. Osipenko, V. D. Pasechnikov, O. I. Sagalova, I. M. Khayertynova, V. P. Chulanov, A. A. Yakovlev, I. A. Vasyutin, Ye. P. Tarkhova, E. N. Krasavina, M. Yu. Samsonov

“…In treatment-naïve patients from the main group SVR24 was achieved in 90.8% at initial METAVIR F0-F2 liver fibrosis stage and in 75% at F3 liver fibrosis stage. …”
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