Effects of Job Stress on Teachers Productivity in Primary Schools of Katuna Town Council in Kabale District. by Faida, Elias

“…The study findings showed that the different forms of job stressors such as excessive workload, lacking instructional resources, disruptive student behaviors, school's administrative pressure, parents and community members' high academic expectations, balancing work with personal life, limited access to opportunities for professionalism, job instability with uncertain salary and frequent staff changes and lack of school leadership support affected teachers productivity in Primary schools of Katuna Town Council of Kabale District. …”
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Assessment of Hand-Hygiene Practices Among Health Care Workers at Kisoro Hospital, Kisoro District. by Nsenga, Alex

“…Conclusion: The study concluded that most of the health workers know the meaning of hand hygiene and five moments of hand hygiene but the actual practice of hand hygiene is still a big challenge Recommendation: The study recommended that, refresher trainings/CMEs' for health care workers on hand hygiene including socio-behavioral change communication should be organized by the Ministry of health through the District health department to increase awareness among health care workers about the importance of hand hygiene and change a negative attitude of health care workers towards hand hygiene practice. …”
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Identification and functional analysis of a novel SMARCC2 splicing variant in a family with syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder by Ming Li, Jingqi Lin, Hongjun Fei, Jinyu Liu, Yiyao Chen, Xu Han, Yanlin Wang, Jian Wang, Renyi Hua, Shuyuan Li, Niu Li

“…Results The twin adult males displayed comparable phenotypes, characterized by moderate developmental delay, intellectual and language delays, dense hair, craniofacial anomalies, scoliosis, cryptorchidism, hypotonia, behavioral abnormalities, allergic purpura and eczema, and drug allergies. …”
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The change rule of smoke dispersion and temperature evolution in fires within lithium iron phosphate energy storage prefabricated cabin by ZHANG Yin, QIN Chaoqun, TIAN Shuangshuang, GE Zhichao, DONG Jun, ZHANG Xiaoxing

“…The simulation results demonstrate that smoke displays distinct dynamic behaviors depending on the thermal runaway positions within the energy storage prefabricated cabin. …”
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Neuroprotective role of epigallocatechin-3-gallate, albeginin and melanoxetin in alzheimer's disease by Arif Malik, Mehreen Hassan, Sulayman Waquar, Muhammad Wasim, Anam Naz, Faryal M. Awan, Muhammad T. Khan, Ali I. Khawaja, Sumera Zaib, Jamshed Iqbal, Ayesha Zahid, Marvi Marvi, Javeid Iqbal, Heng Wang, Dong-Qing Wei

“…Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heterogeneous and progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive impairment and behavioral disturbances. Phytochemicals are considered safer alternatives and have shown significant efficacy in inhibiting cholinesterase, scavenging free radicals, inhibiting amyloid-β neurotoxicity, reducing inflammation, and interacting with neurotransmitters, thereby slowing down the progression of AD. …”
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Embryonic heat conditioning induces paternal heredity of immunological cross- tolerance: coordinative role of CpG DNA methylation and miR-200a regulation by Padma Malini Ravi, Tatiana Kisliouk, Shelly Druyan, Amit Haron, Mark A. Cline, Elizabeth R. Gilbert, Noam Meiri

“…A debate persists regarding the heritability of such behavioral traits. The chick in ovo heat conditioning model offers a unique insight into this fundamental question, where manipulation during embryonic development can induce heat resilience and even cross-tolerance to promote immunological resilience. …”
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Social Media Use and Oral Health–Related Misconceptions in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Rahaf Hamdan BinHamdan, Salwa Abdulrahman Alsadhan, Arwa Zohair Gazzaz, AlBandary Hassan AlJameel

“…Misconceptions about oral health can negatively influence individuals’ behaviors and oral health outcomes. ObjectiveThis study aimed to describe the patterns of social media use and estimate the prevalence of oral health–related misconceptions among adults in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Age modulates, religious coping mediates: the role of attitude to self in cancer patients’ quality of life by Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Barbara L. Andersen, Uzoamaka F. Ugwoke, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu

“…These findings underscore the urgent need for tailored interventions that integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with culturally and religiously sensitive approaches to improve patient outcomes. …”
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The bergen 4-day treatment for panic disorder: a longer-term follow-up by Thorstein Olsen Eide, Bjarne Hansen, Kay Morten Hjelle, Stian Solem, Michael G. Wheaton, Thröstur Björgvinsson, Gerd Kvale, Kristen Hagen

“…Abstract Introduction Bergen 4-Day treatment (B4DT) is a form of concentrated exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in which patients receive treatment over four consecutive days. …”
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Understanding “Alert Fatigue” in Primary Care: Qualitative Systematic Review of General Practitioners Attitudes and Experiences of Clinical Alerts, Prompts, and Reminders by Illin Gani, Ian Litchfield, David Shukla, Gayathri Delanerolle, Neil Cockburn, Anna Pathmanathan

“… BackgroundThe consistency and quality of care in modern primary care are supported by various clinical reminders (CRs), which include “alerts” describing the consequences of certain decisions and “prompts” that remind users to perform tasks promoting desirable clinical behaviors. However, not all CRs are acted upon, and many are disregarded by general practitioners (GPs), a chronic issue commonly referred to as “alert fatigue.” …”
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Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries by Jean Pierre Mwizerwa, Khuram Usman, Sefiu Abolaji Rasaki, Pamphile Ndagijimana

“…Among them, LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4 was further studied as it showed better electrochemical behaviors than its LiCo0.1Mn1.9O4 and LiFe0.1Mn1.9O4 counterparts. …”
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Self-assessed depressive symptoms in adolescents comparing two Swedish cohorts born 15 years apart by Carl Wikberg, Pia Augustsson, Marcus Praetorius Björk, Tord Ivarsson, Gudny Sveinsdottir, Eiríkur Örn Arnarson, W. Edward Craighead, Ina Marteinsdottir, Josefine Lilja

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Workers Towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention in Health Centers of Bushenyi District. by Byamukama, Julius

“…This indicates that there is a need to alleviate the gaps as these might affect behaviors in seeking medical attention. In conclusion, my study found that health workers are at a very high risk of contracting HBV infection during their training owing to the low HBV vaccine uptake rate and high rate of accidental exposure to blood. …”
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Prevalence of and Risk factors associated with hypertension: a community based- cross sectional study in Ndorwa West Health Sub District, Kabale district, southwestern Uganda. by Munezero,Tamu John Bosco, Mfitumukiza, Valence, Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Mandera, Immaculate, Kabami, Jane, Arineitwe, Edward Bwengye, Namuyibwa, Lydia, Izo, Herbert, Baikaitwoha, Everd M., Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper

“…Only Age (p = 0.010, OR = 1.81(1.14–2.87) and level of education (p = 0.04) were significantly associated with hypertension. age ≥ 45years increased the likelihood of developing HT by 0.81 times. Behavioral factors associated with HT included awareness of the BP status (p = 0.010, OR = 0.53(CI: 0.32–0.87),use of fats/oil for cooking (p = 0.02, OR = 1.73 (CI: 1.09–2.75)), reduced salt intake (p = 0.001, OR = 0.075(CI:0.01–0.55)), and overweight and obesity (BMI) level ( p = 0.010, OR = 1.77 (CI 1.12–2.80)). …”
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Weighted EHR-based prevalence estimates for hypertension at the state and local levels in Louisiana by Wenjun Li, Meng Zhang, Jie Cheng, Sandra L. Jackson, Adam S. Vaughan, Michael Klompas, Thomas W. Carton, Elizabeth Nauman, Lee Mendoza, Arun Adhikari, Jeanie Donovan, Katherine H. Hohman

“…Results Weighted MENDS hypertension prevalence estimates were approximately 10% lower than crude MENDS estimates, and approximately 13% higher than hypertension awareness estimates from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, with similar geographic and demographic patterns. …”
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Proposal and Strategy for Nursing-Led Research: Protocol for an Unfunded Clinical Trial by Leticia Carmen Simón-López, Ismael Ortuño-Soriano, Raquel Luengo-González, Paloma Posada-Moreno, Ignacio Zaragoza-García, Rubén Sánchez-Gómez

“…We conducted our trial based on an ongoing commercial trial, and, to do so, we needed behavioral changes. We relied on Rogers’ theory, and we identified strengths and barriers to change by analyzing actors' characteristics, perceptions of the situation, motivation, and information. …”
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Failure of Value Co-creation; Co-destruction of Brand Value in Social Media by Ghazale Taheri, Azim Zarei, Davood Feiz, Mehdi Dehghani soltani

“…They need to have a fitting response to address the unreasonable expectations and selfish behaviors of some customers in using brand services. …”
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Women Empowered to Connect With Addiction Resources and Engage in Evidence-Based Treatment (WE-CARE)—an mHealth Application for the Universal Screening of Alcohol, Substance Use, D... by Krystyna Isaacs, Autumn Shifflett, Kajal Patel, Lacey Karpisek, Yi Cui, Maayan Lawental, Golfo Tzilos Wernette, Brian Borsari, Katie Chang, Tony Ma

“…Future development will focus on enhancing engagement to improve change behaviors and assess readiness for change.…”
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Low ITN utilization among households in SWEPR Ethiopia: challenge for malaria elimination, a mixed design approach by Wondwossen Niguse, Bezuayehu Alemayehu, Tadesse Gebremedhin, Mathewos Alemu, Girma Mamo, Ephrem Negeri, Ibrahim Temam, Haile Zewdie, Tamirat Bogale, Erkyihun pawulos, Endale Sahlie

“…Conclusions This study showed relatively a high coverage of ITNS, but low proper ITN utilization among the households. Therefore, behavioral change communications (BCC) interventions and education and communication (IEC), interventions should be done in the region.…”
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Gender and ethnoracial disparities in Veterans’ trauma exposure prevalence across differing life phases by Fernanda S. Rossi, Yael I. Nillni, Alexandria N. Miller, Annie B. Fox, Johanne Eliacin, Paula P. Schnurr, Christopher C. Duke, Jaimie L. Gradus, Tara E. Galovski

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