SMME readiness framework for smart manufacturing adoption using critical realism: Knowledge and construction phase by Lucas Gumbi, Hossana Twinomurinzi

“…The study found that a suitable SMME readiness framework for SM adoption should consider SM Knowledge Competence (SMKC), SM Relative Advantage (SMRA), and SM Compatibility (SMC) as preconditions for SM adoption, as well as Self-Directed Digital Learning (SDDL), Business Model Innovation (BMI), Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and a Culture of Innovation (CoI) as factors influencing these preconditions. …”
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Original Report: “All inside vs Antero medial portal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction technique: which is better?” by Lalit Mohan Gupta, Vivek Vivek, Amresh Ghai, Munish Sood, Shalendra Singh, Vikas Dhawan

“…Conclusions: Despite the learning curve, the all-inside ACL reconstruction technique yields outcomes similar to the AM portal technique in terms of functional outcome and return to the preinjury level at mid-term follow-up.…”
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The Contribution of Coffee Farming to Household Welfare in Murama Parish Nyakishenyi Sub-County, Rukungiri District. by Kukundakwe, Gerald

“…The findings revealed that the fanning of coffee has enabled the farmers to improve their standards of living since they earn money from the sale of coffee which has enabled farmers to pay school fees for their children in institutions of higher learning. The production of coffee has created employment opportunities for the people in the district especially the youth who are working in the small-scale coffee factories in the area and because of this coffee has become the sole source of income for many people in this area. …”
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The Impact of School Debates on Pupils' English-Speaking Proficiency in Selected Primary Schools in Nyakabande Sub-County Kisoro District. by Nizeyimana, Muhwehwe George

“…Debates help learners learn more about a subject, improving listening skills and communication skills. …”
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Philosophical Review of Artificial Intelligence for Society 5.0 by Ggaliwango, Marvin, Tamale, Micheal, Kanagwa, Benjamin, Jjingo, Daudi

“…However, the hardware and software of a fully autonomous, learning, reasoning AI system must mimic the processes and subsystems that exist within the human brain [14, 15].…”
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Covid-19 Pandemic and Students Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Rukungiri District. by Ainemigisha, Prossy

“…Conducted in three randomly chosen secondary schools, the study aimed to: investigate the pandemic's impact on students' academic performance, examine the influence of remote learning modalities implemented during the pandemic, and identify and analyze socio-economic and psychological factors affecting students' academic performance during this period. …”
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Post Covid-19 Strategies and Pupils' Academic Performance in Rubuguri Town Council Kisoro District. by Twesigye, Posiano

“…The study found that a diverse range of post-COVID-19 strategies, including digital learning platforms, community engagement initiatives, and teacher professional development programs, had been implemented to address the challenges posed by the pandemic. …”
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Impact of Continuous Assessment on Pupils Performance at PLE in Kisoro District: A Case Study of Rwabara Primary School. by Twahirwa, Stephen

“…The study found out that the major effects of continuous assessment on pupils’ performance in PLE are; that it enables pupils to master the content, helps in identifying weak students who can be improved, and builds the whole mind of pupils as they prepare for final examinations and encouraging pupils learn to revise from time to time which increases retention and memorization. …”
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Student Gender and Support by Compassion International Influences Achievement Goal Orientation among Adolescents in South-western Uganda. by Ndyareeba, Eunice, Zanna, Clay, Biirah, Judith, Kasawo, Henry Kibedi

“…The adoption of achievement goal orientation is a crucial factor in shaping an individual's attitudes and behaviors toward learning. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of gender and support from Compassion International on the adoption of achievement goal orientation (AGO). …”
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Impact of Coffee Production and People’s Household Income: A Case Study of Kibatsi Sub-County in Ntungamo District. by Oumo, David

“…The findings revealed that the fanning of coffee has enabled the farmers to improve their standards of living since they earn money from the sale of coffee which has enabled farmers to pay school fees for their children in institutions of higher learning. The production of coffee has created employment opportunities for the people in the district especially the youth who are working in the small-scale coffee factories in the area and because of this coffee has become the sole source of income for many people in this area. …”
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Performance Contract System and Decentralised Education Service delivery in Kayonza District of Rwanda. by Mugabo Seth, Asiimwe

“…The effectiveness of the system in education service delivery was found out to be influenced by factors such as teachers’ awareness and adoption of the system, motivation, level of happiness and commitment involvement of implementers at all levels, working environment, availability of resources and teachers attitudes on the importance of performance contract while the challenges in the implementation of the system were found to include limited awareness, dishonesty, low motivation, poor learning environment poor perception and adoption, lack of ownership of the process and poor evaluation criterion. …”
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Analisis Faktor dan Metode untuk Menentukan Tipe Kulit Wajah: Tinjauan Literatur by Shinta Dewi Kusumaningrum, Izzati Muhimmah

“…From the several previous studies, facial skin types and diseases that emerge in the facial area can be detected through image learning using various methods. Image data used as learning is in the form of digital images and microscopic images which are then processed using various feature extraction methods and then continued with skin type classification. …”
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Longitudinal Cross-Lagged Analysis Between Depressive Symptoms, Social Withdrawal, Self-Esteem, and School Adaptation in Multicultural Adolescents by Chung Choe, Seunghee Yu

“…Moreover, financial support for multicultural adolescents in their learning can improve school maladaptation and reduce social withdrawal.…”
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Utprøving av simuleringsaktiviteter i grunnskolelærerutdanningen – en ny læringsarena for sterkere koherens og utvikling av profesjonsfellesskap by Hege Myhre

“…ENGLISH ABSTRACT Testing simulation activities in general teacher education – a new arena for stronger coherence and development of professional communities This article presents results of a self-study of new learning activities in general teacher education, inspired by simulation methodology, which is a widely used form of teaching in health sciences. …”
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A low functional redundancy-based network slimming method for accelerating deep neural networks by Zheng Fang, Bo Yin

“…Build on this view, we propose feature contribution ranking unit (FCR unit) which can automatically learn the feature maps' contribution to the key information with training iterations. …”
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Does instruction through mother tongue impede students’ English proficiency? public skepticism on the instructional language policy in the state of Amhara by Melaku Gebremeske

“… This study examined whether learning in the mother tongue affects students’ English proficiency in the State of Amhara. …”
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Comparison of three-dimensional digital exoscope to standard operating microscope in minimally-invasive lumbar decompression: A cohort study in a community setting by Daniel E. Fulkerson, Evan Medich, Dale F. Szpisjak, Daniel H. Fulkerson

“…Surgical time for exoscope groups showed a non-significant downward trend of 9–14 % in the later cases of the study period compared to the earlier cases, suggesting the presence of a learning curve. Conclusion: The exoscope is a viable alternative to the surgical microscope for MISS in a community-based neurosurgical practice.…”
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The role of multifocal visual evoked potential in detection of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis by Reem M. Sabry, Osama Hamad, Hossam Eldin Mohamed Khalil, Sahar Ibrahim Mohammed, Ragaey Ahmad Eid, Hanan Hosny

“…The aim of this study was to detect minimal hepatic encephalopathy among cirrhotic patients using the mfVEP in comparison to the validated psychometric hepatic encephalopathy score (PHES), paired associative learning (PAL) and the Benton visual retention test (BVRT). …”
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Implementasi Algoritma Convolutional Neural Network untuk Klasifikasi Jenis Keris by Maria Mediatrix Sebatubun, Cosmas Haryawan

“…Penelitian ini akan mengimplementasikan metode deep learning dengan algoritma Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) yang dapat melakukan tugas klasifikasi secara langsung pada citra, untuk membangun sebuah model untuk klasifikasi jenis keris berdasarkan dhapur. …”
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Text leads, images and videos follow: the impact of processing paths and input modalities on metaphorical competence in Chinese foreign language learners by Siyun Li, Yang Zhao

“…MCC increased with time, whereas MPC decreased.DiscussionThis research confirms the applicability of Depth-of-processing Theory, Cognitive Load Theory, and spaced learning strategies in enhancing metaphorical competence through different processing paths and input modalities, thereby expanding their relevance in the domain of CFL acquisition.…”
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