Emergency Physicians’ and Nurses’ Perspectives on Transgender, Intersexual, and Non-Binary Patients in Germany by Torben Brod, Carsten Stoetzer, Christoph Schroeder, Stephanie Stiel, Kambiz Afshar

“…Therefore, our goal in this study was to explore the experiences, knowledge, and attitudes as well as education/training needs of both ENs and EPs in Germany regarding the care of TIN patients. Methods: In February 2023, we electronically surveyed EPs and ENs from emergency departments (ED) across Germany. …”
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Heat shock transcription factor 1 facilitates liver cancer progression by driving super‐enhancer‐mediated transcription of MYCN by Yizhe Liu, Qili Shi, Yue Su, Zhiao Chen, Xianghuo He

“…However, the specific roles of HSFs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have yet to be fully elucidated.Aims:To explore the involvement of the HSF family, particularly HSF1, in the progression and prognosis of HCC. Materials & Methods We conducted a thorough analysis of HSF expression and copy number variations across various cancer datasets. …”
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Self-reported knowledge and difficulties towards palliative care among healthcare professionals in rural China: a cross-sectional study by Junwei Niu, Min Feng, Changhui Song, Hui Xie

“…This study aimed to examine the difficulties in providing PC and their factors from the perspective of healthcare professionals in rural Henan province, China, where specific PC services are currently unavailable. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and July 2024, using a convenience sample of 255 healthcare professionals from four secondary/tertiary hospitals participated. …”
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Effects of PBAT on Soil Water and Salt in Maize Root Zone and Maize Yield in Saline-alkali Land by YANG Zhaoyu, WANG Jing, LÜ Wen, SUN Haojie, REN Hongwu, MA Weiwei, HOU Jiana

“…[Objective] In order to reduce soil pollution caused by plastic film, the application effect of using PBAT fully biodegradable plastic film instead of ordinary PE plastic film combined with drip irrigation to grow maize in mild secondary salinized soil was investigated. [Methods] Comparative tests were conducted on four mulching treatments, including PBAT biodegradable film (black and white) mulching, ordinary black film mulching and open-field cultivated maize without mulching, under three irrigation conditions (2 600, 3 300 and 4 200 m3/hm2) from April to September 2023 in Xinghuocun Experimental Station, Huinong District, Ningxia, and there were 12 treatments in total. …”
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN TEACHING SOCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN DISCIPLINES by Anna Kyrpa, Olena Stepanenko, Viktoriia Zinchenko, Tetiana Datsiuk, Iryna Karpan, Neonila Tilniak

“…This encourages the evaluation and development of new methods that provide a personalized approach to teaching and learning, including integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can revolutionize education. …”
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Esophagoplasty Using a Jejunum Segment on a Vascular Pedicle by D. V. Ruchkin, V. A. Kozlov, M. M. Khamidov, D. E. Okonskaya, N. B. Kovalerova

“…Aim: to substantiate the expediency of using a segment of the jejunum on a vascular pedicle in esophagoplasty.   Materials and methods. At the National Medical Research Center of Surgery named after A.V. …”
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Predictors of biochemical and structural response to medical therapy in patients with active acromegaly following surgery: a real-world perspective by Maryam Rafieemanesh, Manizhe Ataee Kachuee, Ali Zare Mehrjardi, Alireza Khajavi, Mohammad Ghorbani, Mohammad Reza Mohajeri-Tehrani, Nahid Hashemi-Madani, Mohammad E. Khamseh

“…We aimed to explore the potential role of select clinical, biochemical, and radiological factors in predicting biochemical and structural responses to medical therapy in a real-world setting. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 58 patients with active acromegaly following surgery treated with Octreotide long-acting release (LAR) (± Cabergoline). …”
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Lipoprotein (a) levels in children with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia by Liliya F. Galimova, Dinara I. Sadykova, Evgeniia S. Slastnikova, Chulpan D. Khaliullina, Karina R. Salakhova

“…AIM: To determine serum Lp(a) in children with heterozygous FH for different age groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comparative, prospective, longitudinal, cohort study was conducted in 2017–2022. …”
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Contract Management and Health Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. by Atwesigire, Banard

“…The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods in a cross-sectional research design. The study included 133 respondents in its sample size. …”
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Contract Management and Health Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Kabale Municipality. by Atwesigire, Banard

“…The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods in a cross-sectional research design. The study included 133 respondents in its sample size. …”
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Effect of Learning Environment on Academic Performance of Pupils and Students in Kagango Division Sheema Municipality. by Andonzire, Steve James

“…The study also shows the relationship between school environment and students' academic performance to be school environment, giving tests and coursework, strikes and demonstrations, Poor student-teacher relationships, guidance and counseling, poor class control, and Poor methods of teaching. Finally, the study concluded that t-, classes that can be taken to improve performance in secondary schools as Giving rewards to the best-performing students, Government Involvement in Education, Offering support to the suffering students, providing career guidance in schools, Providing Alternative Sources of power and Encouraging Substitutes and finally the study recommended that the government to support students, especially through organizing seminars to equip students with the necessary knowledge from different angles, establish and implement a new curriculum for all schools in way to be more of practical than theory, school management committees of the selected schools to always assess the performance of teachers in teaching through tasking them to produce timetable and lesson plans prioritize investment in education and develops policies to improve the financing of the education in such way as to provide adequate educational facilities for all schools.…”
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Study of Acid-Base Indicator Property of the Selected Natural Food Colour Source Juice Beetroot (Beta Vulgaris), Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicon) And Carrot (Dacus Carota). by Akorabirungi, Hillary

“…In this research project, both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to bring out unbiased results.In acid-base titrations, indicators are used to show a sharp color changes at interval of pH.. …”
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Tracheostomy-related indications, early complications and their predictors among patients in low resource settings: a prospective cohort study in the pre-COVID-19 era by Nyanzi, Daniel J., Daniel, Atwine, Kamoga, Ronald, Birungi, Caroline, Nansubuga, Caroline A., Nyaiteera, Victoria, Nakku, Doreen

“…We aimed at establishing the indications, early tracheostomy-related complications and their associated factors in Uganda. Methods In a prospective cohort study, we consecutively enrolled one-hundred patients, both adults and children 2 h post-tracheostomy procedure. …”
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Utilizing A Multi-Stage Transition Model for Analysing Child Stunting in Two Urban Slum Settlements of Nairobi: A Longitudinal Analysis, 2011-2014. by Oduro, Michael S., IddiI, Samuel, Asiedu, Louis, Asiki, Gershim, Kadengye, DamazoT.

“…We describe transitions between stunting states and associated factors among children living in Nairobi slum settlements. Methods This study used data collected between 2010 and 2014 from the Nairobi Urban and Demographic Surveillance System (NUHDSS) and a vaccination study nested within the surveillance system. …”
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Youth Involvement in Pornography and Academic Engagement in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Kanyesigye, Bens Rogers

“…The study employed a cross-sectional research design and later adopted a mixed methods approach (qualitative and quantitative approaches) which was used in examining the characteristics of the population as an approach to identify correlations of the study. …”
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Distribution of Candida Species Isolated from People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus With Oropharyngeal and Oral Candidiasis in Africa in the Era Of Universal Test and Tre... by Musinguzi, Benson, Obuku, Ekwaro A., Mwesigwa, Alex, Migisha, Richard, Kinengyere, Alison Annet, Ndagire, Regina, Baguma, Andrew, Okek, Erick Jacob, Olum, Ronald, Itabangi, Herbert, Mboowa, Gerald, Sande, Obondo James, Achan, Beatrice

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the distribution of Candida species isolated from PLHIV with oropharyngeal and oral candidiasis in Africa in the era of UTT policy. Methods The review followed the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Increasing Slump on Compressive Strength of Nominal Mix Concrete. by Aturinda, Shallot

“…A total of 36 specimens were tested for compressive strength at 3, 7, 14, and 28 days, and the results were analyzed using statistical methods( excel software). The results showed that increasing slump led to a significant reduction in compressive strength, with the highest strength (20.1, 15.7, and 9.9MPa) observed at the lowest slump value (50, 56, and 67mm) for nominal mix ratios, 1:1.5:3, 1:2:4 and 1:3:6 respectively. …”
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Child Abuse and Intention to Dropout Among Secondary School Students in Rubanda District. by Ninsiima, Patience

“…The study employed a cross-sectional design with both quantitative and qualitative methods. A sample of 285 respondents was selected from a population of 1100, and 250 respondents participated, resulting in an 89.6% response rate. …”
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Factors Affecting the Teaching and Learning of English Language in Primary Schools in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Owomugisha, Justine

“…The findings obtained in the study indicated that the effect of the factors affecting the teaching and learning of English in Primary schools were reduced access to quality learning resources, ineffective teaching methods, poor Pupil outcomes, lack of support at home, decreased motivation, limited individual attention, poor classroom control, difficulty in comprehension, slower language acquisition, challenges in curriculum delivery, teacher frustration and distraction. …”
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Decentralization and Primary Health Care Service delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality by Julius, Kisembo

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