Embodied climate impacts in urban development: a neighbourhood case study by Simon Sjökvist, Nicolas Francart, Maria Balouktsi, Harpa Birgisdottir

“…This study examines the embodied CO2e emissions from buildings and infrastructure in a newly developed UDA, using an archetype-based LCA approach that combines both on-site and average data, which can serve as a stepping stone for a more comprehensive analysis. …”
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IMPLICATION OF COMMUNALISM IN CHILD-TRAINING IN ANCIENT ISRAEL AND TRADITIONAL YORUBA SETTING FOR MORAL EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA by FABAREBO SAMUEL IDOWU, IYANDA ABEL OLATOYE

“… It is a known fact, from the available data, that Nigeria as a nation is extremely riddled with corrupt practices, violence, crimes, and lack of peace, mutual faith and trust. …”
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Bioelectric stimulation outperforms brain derived neurotrophic factor in promoting neuronal maturation by María del Pilar Diego-Santiago, María Ujué González, Esther María Zamora Sánchez, Nuria Cortes-Carrillo, Carlos Dotti, Francesc Xavier Guix, Sahba Mobini

“…However, the broad effects of biochemical stimuli on multiple cellular functions limit their applicability in both in vitro models and clinical settings. Electrical stimulation (ES) offers a promising physical method to control cell fate and function, but it is hampered by lack of standard and optimised protocols. …”
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The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews by Fathiya Alkhuzaimi, Deborah Rainey, Christine Brown Wilson, Jacqueline Bloomfield

“…Abstract Background Mobile health (mHealth) tools have gained prominence in global healthcare in recent years, with demonstrated impacts on managing service users' health. …”
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Optimal Bone Preparation for Triple-Tapered Stems: Does the Sagittal Taper Affect Optimal Femoral Sizing? by Jeff Shi, MD, Kevin Salomon, MD, Victor Shen, BS, Andrew Moore, MD, John T. Wilson, MD, Brian Palumbo, MD

“…The TTP overall mean percent metaphyseal fill was 74 ± 6% in the AP view and 71 ± 5% in the lateral view, both significantly higher than single-tapered preparation which was 67 ± 7% and 65 ± 7%, respectively (P < .001). …”
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Are the Menstrual Characteristics Similar in Adolescent and Adult Women with Cerebral Palsy? by Hanife Dogan, Duygu Turker, Ozge Coban, Merve Basol Goksuluk, Nuriye Ozengin, Necmiye Un Yildirim

“…The menstrual suppression treatment, length of menstruation, pain onset time, pain duration, pain medicine usage during menstruation, the highest intensity of pain experienced during the menstrual period, number of drugs, use of pain relief methods, number of days absent from school or work, type and the number of menstruation products, presence and the reason of discomfort scores of questions and gross motor function classification system expanded and revised levels were similar in both groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Dysmenorrhea was more prevalent in adolescent women with cerebral palsy than in adults with cerebral palsy. …”
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Assessing the impact of antimicrobial resistance policies on antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance-associated mortality in children and adults in low and middle-income countr... by Günther Fink, Jay Patel, Kyaw Zay Ya

“…Data on national policies were obtained from the Tripartite AMR Country Self-Assessment Survey (TrACSS) as well as from the Global Survey of Experts on AMR (GSEAR). …”
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Finite element stress analysis to evaluate and compare the effect of splinting in periodontally compromised teeth having 55 % bone loss with different materials by Shivangi Joshi, Prakash Talreja, Prajakta Rao, Nilesh Joshi, Vinayak Thorat, Ruhi Mohta

“…FRC splints emerged as the most effective material for minimizing stress under both vertical and oblique loading conditions. Composite and metal wire splints offered moderate efficacy, while PEEK splints were less effective under oblique loads. …”
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Library Material Security and Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwenzori International University. by Muhindo, Sadress

“…The study adopted a descriptive survey design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis approaches. …”
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Organizational Support and Employee Commitment in Public Sector: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government, Uganda. by Nassali, Joan

“…It was guided by three specific objectives: examining the relationship between supervisor support and effective commitment; assessing how working conditions affect continuance commitment in the public sector; and determining the extent to which rewards affect normative commitment in Kabale District Local Government. Using both qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis techniques, the study used a descriptive survey methodology. …”
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Investigating the Potential of Using Soya Beans Powder as a Natural Coagulant. by Imalingat, Gabriel

“…Laboratory scale studies using jar test experiments were performed water collected from the sedimentation tank whose source was River Rwizi with detention time of 2 hrs. to determine the effect of varied dosages from 5mg/l to 30mg/l for both soya beans powder and alum on coagulation. The results showed that at dosage of 18.2 mg/l reduced turbidity to 3.4 NTU, color of 52 TCU, Electrical conductivity of 144.6 µS/cm, TDS of 70 mg/l, pH of 7.3 and TSS of 20mg/l which became the Optimum from the initial turbidity of 49.5 NTU, color of 470 TCU, Electrical conductivity of 153 µS/cm, TDS of 89 mg/l, pH of 7.49 and TSS of 50mg/l according to the WHO standards of drinking water, the turbidity is supposed to be between ranges of 5 NTU < 1 NTU, Electrical conductivity of < 1,400 μS/cm , TDS levels are below 300 mg/l which show excellent rating. …”
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Factors Associated with Male Partner Support During Pregnancy and Child Birth in Kabale District. by Niwarinda, Denesi

“…The study sought to assess factors associated with male partner support during pregnancy and child birth in selected public and faith-based health facilities in Kabale district in Uganda. …”
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Factors Associated with Male Partner Support During Pregnancy and Child Birth in Kabale District. by Niwarinda, Denesi

“…The study sought to assess factors associated with male partner support during pregnancy and child birth in selected public and faith-based health facilities in Kabale district in Uganda. …”
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Influence of Branding on Consumer Behavior: Case of Manhattan Hotel, Kabale Municipality Kigongi. by Mugisha, Ian

“…In order to produce a balanced outcome, the researcher decided to address the matter from both sides: supply and demand. An in---depth interview with the Manager of the Manhattan Hotel Kabale, was carried out and served as the supply side (hotel company) representation; while a survey with the respective hotel's guests served as the demand side representation. …”
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The Effect of Group Savings on the Household Welfare in Uganda: A Case Study of Bataka Abamwe Group in Butogota Town Council, Kanungu District. by Akancungura, Sheila

“…The study used a descriptive research design based on qualitative and quantitative approaches to get a better analysis of the study. Both primary and secondary data collection tools were used with relevant tools like questionnaires to come up with the required data. …”
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Relationship Between Performance Management Practices and Organizational Effectiveness in Kabale District Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank. by Orikiriza, Brendah

“…The study used descriptive research design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. …”
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Assessing the Role of Electronic Banking on Performance of Micro Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Pride Micro Finance Limited Kabale District. by Twagirayesu, Bertin

“…The study used a descriptive research design in which both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used to collect and analyze numerical data. …”
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Employees Team Work and Performance of Organizations in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Akansasira, Mathius

“…Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used to analyze data as a sample size of 44 respondents was used. …”
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Gender Inequality and Elite Working Women in Kirima Sub-County Kanungu District. by Namanya, Precious

“…The study adopted a descriptive research design. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and this enabled the researcher to draw valid and dependable conclusions and recommendations of the study. …”
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Effect of Social Environment on The Effectiveness of HIV/AIDS Prevention: A Case Study of Rwamucucu Sub-County Rukiga District. by Nahiwera, Edverse

“…The study used a cross-sectional design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. …”
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