A network medicine approach to investigating ME/CFS pathogenesis in severely ill patients: a pilot study by Li-Yuan Hung, Chan-Shuo Wu, Chia-Jung Chang, Peng Li, Kimberly Hicks, Joshua J. Dibble, Braxton Morrison, Chimere L. Smith, Ronald W. Davis, Wenzhong Xiao

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Investigation of 4-Nitro-N, N-diphenylaniline as a chemical tracer under high pressure high temperature reservoir conditions for enhanced oil recovery applications by Subhadip Maiti, Nishant Kumar Choudhary, Kiran R. Gore, Sandeep D. Kulkarni

“…The dynamic degradation response of N-TPA for a temperate range of (120–180 °C) was also investigated experimentally and compared with the industry-standard tracer; the empirical modelling of the time-temperature dynamics revealed that the decay response of both tracers was comparable. …”
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A Prospective Observational Study to Establish a Correlation Between Tinnitus and Hearing Loss by Anshu Chopra, Madhurima Bannerjee, Sanjoy Ghosh

“…Conclusion: Since most of the cases of tinnitus also complaints of hearing loss, so it is necessary to identify a relation between the two. …”
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Using new control strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the hybrid power system based on the battery storage system by Karima Boutaghane, Habib Benbouhenni, Nedjoua Bennecib, Ilhami Colak, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Saad F. Al-Gahtani

“…These proposed strategies do not need the mathematical model of the studied system and augment the robustness and stability, where the system performance is great. Also, the fractional-order proportional-integral regulator and the integral sliding mode control approach are combined to control the battery-based storage system, and the particle swarm optimization approach was used to estimate the gain values of the resulting controller. …”
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Co-effects of COVID-19 and Meteorology on PM2.5 Decrease in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: A Comparison of 2016–2019 and 2020–2021 by Cong-Thanh Tran, Le My Thuan Nguyen, Tzong-Gang Wu, Chang-Fu Wu, To Thi Hien, Kuo-Liong Chien

“…Besides the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on the PM2.5 decrease, noticeable co-effects of meteorological variables on the decline of PM2.5 in HCMC were also observed in the rainy season and with the west-south-west monsoon wind direction. …”
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The Association between Short-Term PM2.5 Exposure and Long COVID on the Respiratory System by Pornpun Sakunkoo, Chananya Jirapornkul, Naowarat Maneenin, Yuparat Limmongkon, Jetnapis Rayubkul, Kittipong Sornlorm, Rajitra Nawawonganun

“…The risk of exposure to PM2.5 is still at a level that affects health, and also affects Long COVID in many systems, especially the respiratory system. …”
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Comprehensive Review of Meta-Learning Methods for Cold-Start Issue in Recommendation Systems by Jamallah M. Zawia, Maizatul Akmar Binti Ismail, Mohammad Imran, Buce Trias Hanggara, Diva Kurnianingtyas, Silvi Asna, Quang Tran Minh

“…Some of the areas for further research are also listed. In summary, this work contributes to verifying the central mechanisms of the recently proposed meta-learning models for further research in dealing with the cold-start issue. …”
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Efficacy of Physiologically Active nutrients in the Treatment of Asthenic Disorders in Patients with Chronic Diffuse Liver Diseases by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova, A. G. Beniashvili, V. D. Lunkov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The quality of patients’ life according to the SF36 questionnaire also improved due to both physical and psychological components (p = 0.003). 16 patients continued taking the preparation for another 8 weeks to maintain the achieved result. …”
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Community perspectives regarding brain-computer interfaces: A cross-sectional study of community-dwelling adults in the UK. by Austen El-Osta, Mahmoud Al Ammouri, Shujhat Khan, Sami Altalib, Manisha Karki, Eva Riboli-Sasco, Azeem Majeed

“…Promoting public discourse and involving stakeholders including potential users, ethicists and technologists in the design process through co-design principles can help align technological development with public concerns whilst also helping developers to proactively address ethical dilemmas.…”
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Hypoxia-inducible factor 1α is required to establish the larval glycolytic program in Drosophila melanogaster by Yasaman Heidarian, Tess D. Fasteen, Liam Mungcal, Kasun Buddika, Nader H. Mahmoudzadeh, Travis Nemkov, Angelo D'Alessandro, Jason M. Tennessen

“…Here we examine the possibility that the Drosophila ortholog of Hypoxia inducible factor 1α (Hif1α) is also required to activate the larval glycolytic program. …”
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Management of volume load for patients undergoing hemodialysis via WeChat and home monitoring in China: a protocol for a cluster-randomized trial by Xiaocui Wang, Bonan Yan, Shipeng Zhang, Yuanke Zhou, Qinxiu Zhang, Xueying Li

“…WeChat, a versatile social media platform in China, integrating Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and PayPal functionalities, shows potential in managing volume load, especially when paired with home monitoring. This method may also reduce adverse events and improve patient outcomes. …”
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The Contribution of Micro Finance Institutions on the Growth of Small and Medium Business : A Case Study of North Kigezi Diocese Sacco In Rukungiri Municipality. by Ainembabazi, Wensi

“…In addition, that lack of collateral security, high-interest rates, lack of debt and equity funds, high level of illiteracy, lack of specialized skills by clients and short loan period repayment period are the challenges faced by small scale enterprise owners in accessing the credit services from the North Kigezi SACCO. Also, that there is a perfect positive linear relationship between financial performance of small business enterprises and North Kigezi SACCO. …”
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The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Local Government Performance in Service Delivery. A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Musinguzi, Joshua

“…The study was guided by the following objectives namely; to find out the effect of covid-19 on service delivery. co identify the challenges that local governments faced during COVID-19 amidst service delivery, and to identify the strategies that local governments are using in mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on local government performance in service delivery in Kabale district. The study also considered a sample size of 66 respondents. …”
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The Relationship Between Mindset and Poverty Levels in Kisinga Sub-County Kasese District by Kambere, Roggers

“…Research findings showed that levels of stress in the family have also been shown to correlate with economic circumstances due to high levels of poverty in rural areas. …”
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Domestic Violence and Children Emotional Wellbeing in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rubaya Sub-County. by Kakuru, Mackson

“…Literature was reviewed using secondary data sources including other reports. journals. internet. research projects and information from the University library. The study also found that abused male children typically learn to be victimizers. …”
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The Impact of Family Conflicts on Socio-Economic Prosperity: A Case Study of Muko Sub-County Rubanda District. by Akankwasa, Winfred

“…Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from respondents who participated in the study. …”
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Association of Family Well-Being Parenting Style and Child Care in Southern Division Kabale District. by Niyomigisha, Saviour

“…Kabale district should also sensitize the communities about the effects of domestic violence on children…”
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Murengezi, Innocent

“…The study investigated the impact of floods on the local communities and developed policy options not only to mitigate flooding in communities of Kisoro District but also Uganda at large Nyarusiza Sub-county, Kisoro District. …”
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Packaging and Organizational Sales Turnover: A Case Study of Kigezi Industries Uganda Limited in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Kyakimwa, Loice

“…On recommendations, employment of skilled staff should be done in order to make proper packaging that can lead to safe delivery of products and also attracts customers to buy, variety of packaging designs should be used in order to attract different categories of people's attention in order to maximize on the sales turnover, the government should intervene by providing subsidy to Kigezi industries in order to provide salaries to their worker which leads to production of more products that satisfies peoples' needs and distribution of the packed goods should be done to different areas in order to satisfy the desires of the people since packaging leads to safe delivery of the products to customers and areas for further research, the study investigated packaging and organizational sales turnover a case study of Kigezi industries Uganda limited in Kitumba sub-county Kabale district therefore further research should be carried out on the role packaging and service delivery of the organization and further research should also be carried out on the relationship between packaging and profitability of the organization.…”
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Corporate Financing and Risk Management in the Banking Sector in Uganda During and Post Covid-19. Evidence from Kabale District by Semusu, Alex, Byamukama , Eliab Mpora

“…It was also revealed that the management efforts of the institution were well communicated to them (M = 4.2, SD = 0.18). …”
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