Nutritional interventions to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity during postacute stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review protocol by Dorthe Sørensen, Lena Aadal, Mette Nørtoft

“…The scoping review will include materials such as research articles, methodological papers and clinical guidelines that report on nutritional interventions aimed at preventing or reducing overweight and obesity among individuals with stroke (aged ≥18 years) from admission to rehabilitation hospitals. …”
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Utility of 2D Video Analysis for Assessing Frontal Plane Trunk and Pelvis Motion during Stepping, Landing, and Change in Direction Tasks: A Validity Study by Rachel K Straub, Christopher M Powers

“…To date, it is unclear whether 2D video is an appropriate surrogate for assessing frontal plane trunk and pelvis motion as a comprehensive validity study across a wide range of movements using a consistent methodology has not been performed. # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose of the current study was to assess the concurrent validity and agreement of frontal plane pelvis and trunk motion obtained with 2D video against the respective 3D angles during stepping, landing, and change in direction tasks…”
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Dying to be famous: retrospective cohort study of rock and pop star mortality and its association with adverse childhood experiences by Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Olivia Sharples, Tom Hennell, Katherine A Hardcastle

“…We examine relationships between fame and premature mortality and test how such relationships vary with type of performer (eg, solo or band member) and nationality and whether cause of death is linked with prefame (adverse childhood) experiences.Design A retrospective cohort analysis based on biographical data. An actuarial methodology compares postfame mortality to matched general populations. …”
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Explainable deep learning approach for recognizing “Egyptian Cobra” bite in real-time by Elhoseny Mohamed, Hassan Ahmed, Shehata Marwa H., Kayed Mohammed

“…Also, notably, our methodology yielded an accuracy of 90.9%.…”
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Organizational Support and Employee Commitment in Public Sector: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government, Uganda. by Nassali, Joan

“…Using both qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis techniques, the study used a descriptive survey methodology. A sample size of 321 participants was chosen for the study using straightforward random and selective sampling methods. …”
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Analysis of Power Quality Issues in Induction Motors. by Nazziwa, Evalyne

“…The suggested solution to the problem is depicted in the methodology where measurement of voltage, current and frequency values that helped to determine the suitable solution. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

“…The main aim for this study, therefore, was to assess the factors influencing the uptake of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health services in Rubanda District. Methodology: The study adopted descriptive cross-sectional design with qualitative and quantitative approach. …”
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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

“…Specifically, we identified forms of SC and assessed how they influenced SMEs’ performance in Kitemu Ward. Research methodology: Using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the study solicited data from 40 participants through interviews and a self-administered questionnaire. …”
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ICT Enabled Learning and Teaching Innovations in Higher Education by G. Kabatangare, Tumuhairwe

“…The research design was of a descriptive survey nature based on a purposive critical analytical literature review methodology sourcing relevant purposively sampled literature on the; sustainable development benefit of ICT enabled learning and teaching innovations in higher education, challenges to their integration into higher education and policy recommendations to overcome those challenges. …”
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The Role of Agriculture in The Economic Development of Rural Areas: A Case Study of Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District. by Turyatunga, Apollo

“…The related literature review was reviewed and two variables were identified in the study where by agriculture was the independent variable and economic development was the dependent variable. . The methodology of the study was cross¬sectional research design and it explored both qualitative and quantitative data. …”
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The Effect of Board Risk Management on Financial Performance of Selected Saccos in Kiruhura District, Uganda. by Kyabarong, Benon, Agaba, Moses, Munyabonera, Francisis, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Kikawa, Cliff, Ahabwe, Oliver

“…This study used a cross-sectional survey research design using a quantitative research methodology. The sample size consisted of 184 respondents, staff, and members from the six Sacco’s registered in the Kiruhura area of Uganda as of January 2023. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Ash–Lime Blend in the Stabilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Road Construction. by Byamugisha, Mark

“…Geotechnical properties such as particle size according to BS 1377 Part 2 and Part 4 standards, Atterberg limit ASTM D3282 standards, unconfined compressive strength test (UCS), compaction test, and California bearing ratio (CBR) test were carried out on both native and stabilized soil samples as per AASHTO classification. The Methodology presents the materials including water, soil & wood ash, and methods which include; Liquid limit, Plasticity index, MDD, UCS, CBR that were undertaken to achieve the desired aims and objectives of the project.…”
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Financial Institutions and Agricultural development in Rwanda. A Case Study of Rwanda Development Bank. by Boniface, Kabahizi

“…The objectives of this research were; to assess the extent to which credit contribute to agricultural development in Rwanda, to examine other factors that influence Agricultural development, and to identify challenges faced by RDB in financing agricultural development. On the methodology used, the study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. …”
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Cash Flow Statements as tool for Assessing Liquidity in Commercial Company: A case study of Ndoli Super Market Kigali-Rwanda. by Jeanbaptiste, Baribwira Nshuti

“…The specific objectives were to investigate the effectiveness of cash flows statement used by NDOLI Supermarket in Kigali-Rwanda; to find out the level of liquidity of NDOLI Supermarket in Kigali-Rwanda; and to evaluate the relationship between cash flows statement and liquidity of NDOLI Supermarket in Kigali-Rwanda. The methodology used is the descriptive and correlational research. …”
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Examining the Role of Debate towards Student's Academic Performance in English Language. A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Bukinda Sub-County Rukiga District. by Kakuru, Janet

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Technical and Vocational Education and Training as Factors in the Socio-Economic Development of Rwanda A Case Study of Bushoki Sector, Rulindo District by Albertine, Bamutake Zikama

“…., quantitative and qualitative methodology, to data collection and analysis, including the use of a questionnaire, interviews, and document reviews to collect data. …”
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Real-World Treatment Patterns, Survival, and Costs for Ovarian Cancer in Canada: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Provincial Administrative Data by Manjusha Hurry, Shazia Hassan, Soo Jin Seung, Ryan N. Walton, Ashlie Elnoursi, Jacob D. McGee

“…Overall total and mean cost per patient (unadjusted) were reported in 2017 Canadian dollars, using a macro-based costing methodology called GETCOST. It is programmed to determine the costs of short-term and long-term episodes of health-care resources utilized. …”
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Sub-regional efforts to achieve gender equality in land ownership by Marcel Loyd MINKA

“…Our research is centered around the following two joint questions: What are the efforts done at sub-regional levels to strengthen women’s land rights in Africa and what mechanisms can be put in place to pave the way for the adoption of a gender-focused continental guideline?  Methodology: Using case studies and best practices from the five African sub-regions, our research adopts an approach that collected and analyzed data from existing policy documents, laws, academic papers, and other materials through a desk review on women's land rights and land tenure security. …”
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Patient Perceptions of Surgeon Attire, Professionalism, and Gender Bias in Pakistani Public Hospitals by Maham Arshad, Zara Ali, Talha Tariq, Kainat Raza, Fatima Hashmi, Tarim Nayab

“…This study aims to assess public perceptions of formal and informal surgeon attire and to analyze gender biases in these perceptions among male and female surgeons. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey of 300 individuals aged 18 to 60 years was conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, from January to March 2024. …”
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Analgesic Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane block vs Local Infiltration of Lignocaine and Bupivacaine in Post-operative Patients by Shabbir Ahmad, Muhammad Kareemullah, Saeed Mahmood, Muhammad Azhar Alam, Qasim Farooq, Muhammad Rashid

“…Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block vs Local Infiltration for pain management techniques in patients undergoing laparoscopic lower abdominal surgeries. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, from March to May, 2024. …”
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