Differences in Sexual Function Between Trimesters During Pregnancy: An Observational Study by Sunullah Soysal, Abdullah Sarioz, Umran Kilincdemir Turgut, Gokce Anik Ilhan, Yusuf Arman, Begum Yildizhan, Tanju Pekin

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AN APPRAISAL OF NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY THRUST FROM 1960-2023 by SUNNY MENE PIATE, EMMANUEL SUNDAY, BARILEDUM KIA

“…The justification for adopting this approach is to review how each Nigerian government undertook the conduct of Nigeria’s foreign policy and how it has translated to economic security and prosperity of the Nigerian State-cum-citizenry whose interest foreign policy is expected to serve.  The central proposition of the study is that for Nigeria’s foreign policy to be perceived as legitimate, its implementation must be seen by Nigerians to advance the domestic national development.  …”
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Design of strategies for the process of digitalisation and technological modernisation in social services organisations. by Aleix Morilla-Luchena, Teresa Gómez-Rasco, Rocío Muñoz Moreno, Octavio Vázquez-Aguado

“…El análisis produjo 248 códigos y 2543 citas, de las cuales se consolidaron 57 códigos a partir del código central "Uso de medios tecnológicos". Los resultados revelaron que el uso de herramientas tecnológicas durante la pandemia de Covid-19 podría mitigar el problema del exceso de documentación física, mejorar la coordinación profesional tanto interna como con otras organizaciones, y optimizar la relación de profesional-persona usuaria, entre otras. …”
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A new strategy for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer: utilizing nanotechnology to regulate the tumor microenvironment by Zixuan Xiong, Yichun Huang, Shulong Cao, Xuqun Huang, Haiyuan Zhang

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Unraveling the PVTGlu-mPFCGlu circuit: A new frontier in chronic pain management for bone cancer pain by Liqun Duan, Qianliang Wang, Jianpeng Chen, Zelin Fan, Wenzhi Zhang, Jun Yan

“…Central nervous system sensitization performs a crucial role in pain-regulating perception in BCP. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Chatbot for Kurdish Language Speakers Using Chatfuel Platform by Hemn Karim Ahmed, Jamal Ali Hussein

“…In this research, we specifically focus on the design of a software agent for the Central Kurdish (Sorani) dialect. We managed to solve some of the problems related to the Kurdish language and suggest solutions to others.  …”
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Staging model for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Singapore by Yuan Teck Tay, Josiah YH Chai, Kamilah Bte Shekh Jabin, Kexin Ang

“…In this retrospective cohort study, clinical milestones used for staging were identical to King’s staging: stage 1 corresponded to symptom onset; stage 2A corresponded to diagnosis; stage 2B corresponded to two central nervous system (CNS) regions; stage 3B corresponded to three CNS regions; stage 4A corresponded to requirement of supportive enteric feeding; and stage 4B corresponded to requirement of non-invasive ventilation, of which bulbar, diaphragmatic, upper and lower limb pyramidal involvements each constituted one CNS region. …”
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Hepatic encephalopathy: pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment by Ch. S. Pavlov, I. V. Damulin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Conclusion. Involvement of the central nervous system at liver failure is the major problem from the point of view of duly and correct diagnostics, treatment, and social adaptation of patients. …”
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Assessment of the Preservation and Conservation of Teachers’ Records at Rubanda District Local Government by Gumoshabe, Alexander R.

“…The study assessed the preservation and conservation of teachers’ records at Rubanda Local Government in central registry. The study was guided by the following objectives: to identify the activities carried out in the preservation and conservation of teachers’ records at Rubanda district Local Government, to examine the causes of deterioration of teachers’ records at Rubanda district. …”
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Internal controls, corporate governance and fi nancial performance of MFIs in Uganda by Abanis, Turyahebwa, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Arthur, Sunday

“…The article reconnoitered the rapport between internal controls, corporate governance and financial performance of MFIs in Uganda a case of Central Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational design. …”
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Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation on Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case of Community Development Based Services in Kabale District. by Kiraga, Bosco

“…This should be followed by the department of community development-based services ensuring the success of all central government programmes.…”
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Credit Policies and Business Success on Small Scale Business in Kabale District Hakashenyi SACCO. by Agaba, Peter

“…SACCO's are recommended to adopt information and communication technologies in their businesses because the development of information and communication technology is central, not only for production but also for trade facilitation in both local and international markets. …”
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The Social-Economic Effect on the Well Being of Teenage Mothers in Rweikiniro Sub- County, Ntungamo District. by Katushabe, Ferester

“…From the study findings, respondents pointed out that Parental influence played a central role in increasing adolescent pregnancy rate in Rweikiniro Sub County, Ntungamo District; other respondents revealed that early marriages were the sole cause of increasing teen pregnancy rate. …”
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Social Administration and Societal Transformation in Uganda Today. by Mugavu, George

“…I also came up with some recommendations which included; the central government should strengthen the monitoring and evaluation department, integrating technology into mainstream societal development projects, continuously empowering local people and embracing the sustainable development strategies.…”
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Design of An Automobile Engine Stand. by Turyasingura, Cosmas

“…Key elements of the stand include a handle, upright, baseplate, front leg structure, central beam, rear leg assembly, casters for mobility, a dedicated mounting arm, pins, and various bolts for secure fastening. …”
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Generosity and Solidarity -A Biblical Contribution and Perspective in Response to Poverty in Africa. by Rugyendo, Medard

“…After all, 'a person is a person because of other people’, or ‘I am, because you are” which is a proverb and a spirit of Ubuntu. The central objectives include: How does the Word of God guide us on solidarity and generosity? …”
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Decentralized Planning, Budgeting and Service Delivery in Local Governments. A Case Study of Health and Education Services in Musanze District, Rwanda. by Samson, Maniragaba

“…The recommendations were that the central government of Rwanda fund adequately and timely monitor the utilization of funds by local governments. …”
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Access of Women to Higher Education in Uganda: An Analysis of Inequalities, Barriers and Determinants by Kwesiga, Joy Constance

“…Although focus is on the higher education level, lower levels are investigated to provide insight into causes of diminishing numbers of female students as one climbs the educational ladder. The central conclusion is that the family, society and the state in Uganda act as if they are constantly weighing the profitability of investing in boys' or girls' education, albeit not in the conventional way of measuring earnings of educated workers, but rather assessing the future functional value of the individual. …”
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Effects of B-Blockers on the Sympathetic and Cytokines Storms in Covid-19. by Al-kuraishy, Hayder M., Al-Gareeb, Ali Ismail, Mostafa-Hedeab, Gomaa, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Zirintunda, Gerald, Aslam, Akhmed, Allahyani, Mamdouh, Welburn, Susan Christina, Batiha, Gaber El-Saber

“…The potential mechanisms of SS in Covid-19 are through different pathways such as hypoxia, which activate the central sympathetic center through carotid bodies chemosensory input and induced proinflammatory cytokines, which cross the blood-brain barrier and activation of the sympathetic center. b2-receptors signaling pathway play a crucial role in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, macrophage activation, and B-cells for the production of antibodies with inflammation exacerbation. b-blockers have anti-inflammatory effects through reduction release of pro-inflammatory cytokines with inhibition of NF-kB. …”
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Internal controls, corporate governance and fi nancial performance of MFIs in Uganda by Abanis, Turyahebwa, Eliab, Byamukama Mpora, Arthur, Sunday

“…The article reconnoitered the rapport between internal controls, corporate governance and financial performance of MFIs in Uganda a case of Central Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational design. …”
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