Exploring exclusive breastfeeding readiness: experiences of first-time mothers in Lusaka, Zambia by Francis Sichimba, Kalunga Cindy Nakazwe, Lena Halawi, Atika Khalaf

“…Conclusions Based on the findings, it is evident that although first-time mothers have knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, mentally and practically, they are not ready to do so successfully. …”
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FAHLORES FROM PORPHYRY Cu-(Mo) DEPOSITS OF THE URALS by O.Yu. Plotinskaya, E.V. Kovalchuk

“…Most tetrahedrite group minerals do not establish complicated chemical zoning: they are either homogeneous or comprise a core of intermediate tennantite-tetrahedrite composition and a rim with dominating tetrahedrite end-member. This evidences relatively quiet deposition environment with no dramatic variations of PTx parameters which is rather typical for porphyry systems. …”
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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT - THE CASE OF WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES by Zijad Džafić

“… This paper investigates and compares development of the Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) sector and different obstacles for development of this sector in the Western Balkan countries (WBCs). Many evidence from the countries of central Europe show that the development of SMEs and entrepreneurship is a key factor for a successful transformation from command to market based economy in WBCs. …”
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FIRM ATTRIBUTES AND PROFIT MANIPULATION AGGREGATE AMONG QUOTED NIGERIAN INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES by Samson Oyewole OLABISI

“… Evidence has shown that earnings management (EM) is an endemic problem present in virtually all countries of the world. …”
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The Experiences and Challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities Compared. by Ocan, Johnson, Eton, Marus, Akena, Francis Adyanga, Ayiga, Natal

“…Contribution: In terms of contribution, this research will improve scholarly writing and publication abilities, in addition to increasing the identity of doctoral education in Uganda. Evidently, there is no substantial work exploring the difficulties and challenges faced by PhD students in Uganda. …”
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A Secure Application for Information Sharing i n Organizations: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government by Ivan, Niyonzima, Godfrey, Omoda Onyait

“…Information shared is exposed to threats of confidentiality, integrity and availability needed for decision making in org anizations. A case study was carried out at Kabale District local Government where interviews and questionnaires were administered to purposively selected elements of the study. …”
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Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series by Naoya Kitamura, Toshihiro Ojima, Yoshifumi Shimada, Keitaro Tanabe, Ryo Yokoyama, Naru Kitade, Koichiro Shimoyama, Tomoshi Tsuchiya

“…This study's findings suggest that the use of 3D airway models has substantial potential for broader clinical applications in airway stenting. However, evidence for the widespread adoption of this technology is insufficient, and further research is needed.…”
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CSTN: A cross-region crop mapping method integrating self-training and contrastive domain adaptation by Shuwen Peng, Liqiang Zhang, Rongchang Xie, Ying Qu

“…Qualitative and quantitative evaluations demonstrate that CSTN significantly outperforms state-of-the-art methods with a 12.29 % increase in average F1-score, particularly in maize identification. Moreover, CSTN also enables early-season crop classification for pre-harvest decision-making applications. …”
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Progress in Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Short Stature in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes by XU Kexin, LI Guozhuang, WU Zhihong, ZHANG Jianguo, DISCO(Deciphering Disorders Involving Scoliosis & Comorbidities) Study Group, WU Nan

“…There is currently a lack of high-level evidence for the treatment of EDS-related short stature. …”
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COVID-19 Positive Woman Presented with Preterm Labor: Case Report by Ibrahim A. Abdelazim, Mohannad AbuFaza, Sulaiman Al-Munaifi

“…This report highlights that the COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may increase the rates of preterm labor and cesarean section. There is no strong evidence of vertical COVID-19 transmission when the infection manifests during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. …”
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Socioeconomic characteristics of drivers versus pedestrians in pedestrian crashes by Antonio Giron, Xiaohan Gu, Robert J. Schneider

“…However, when looking at the crashes where drivers and pedestrians have different characteristics, several disparities are evident. Most prominently, adult drivers often crash into children, and drivers from higher-income tracts are more likely to crash into pedestrians from lower-income tracts than the reverse. …”
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THE STONE TOOL-MAKING TECHNIQUES USED BY THE HOABINHIAN INHABITANTS FROM THE LATE PLEISTOCENE TO THE EARLY HOLOCENE: A CASE STUDY OF PIT 3 AT CHO CAVE, HOA BINH PROVINCE by Thanh Son Pham, Gia Doi Nguyen

“…The transition from unifacial to bifacial flaking techniques in the shaped tool group is evident at Cho Cave. In the early Holocene, the evolution from flaking techniques to grinding techniques was also recorded. …”
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THE PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING A PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC STATE ACCORDING TO PRESIDENT HO CHI MINH DURING THE WAR OF RESISTANCE AGAINST FRENCH COLONIALISM (1945–1954) by Dinh Le Nguyen

“… Over 15 years (1930–1945), under the leadership of the Party, the Vietnamese nation overcame numerous challenges to seize power in the 1945 August Revolution and establish the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. …”
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Role of E-cadherin in epithelial barrier dysfunction: implications for bacterial infection, inflammation, and disease pathogenesis by Peter Lialios, Peter Lialios, Stella Alimperti, Stella Alimperti

“…Lately, its pleiotropic role beyond barrier function, including its involvement in immune responses, has become more evident. Herein, we delve into the intricate relationship between (dys)regulation of epithelial homeostasis and the versatile functionality of E-cadherin, describing complex mechanisms that underlie barrier integrity and disruption in disease pathogenesis such as bacterial infection and inflammation, among others. …”
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Role of stem cells on motor function recovery in stroke patients: systematic review by Babita Raghuwanshi, Suresh K. Thanneeru, Roshan Chanchalani, Sumit Raj, Pradeep Chouksey, Md Yunus, Amit Agrawal

“…Conclusions Although some studies suggest the potential efficacy of stem cell therapy for motor recovery in stroke patients, the evidence lacks consistency. Future well-designed, robust randomized controlled trials are necessary to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and ethical implications of stem cell therapy for motor recovery in stroke patients.…”
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INVESTIGATING THE COST EFFECTIVENESS OF BIODIESEL DISTRIBUTION IN INDONESIA by Herbert Wibert Victor Hasudungan, Elis Heviati, Sulthon Sjahril Sabaruddin, Sigit Hargiyanto

“…Based on primary data and information obtained from experts, we found that the most dominant factors that affect the shipping distribution cost are the size of the ship and its activities (such as voyage, ballast, loading, discharge, waiting, and buffer), whilst for the trucking mode, the dominant factors are both its corresponding operational costs and investment costs. …”
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Triple jump for the optimal management of psoriatic arthritis: diet, sleep and exercise – a review by Ennio Lubrano, Kurt de Vlam, Rik Lories, Silvia Scriffignano, Fabio Massimo Perrotta, Mario Ronga

“…In recent years, diet modifications, improvement of sleep quality and physical activity became an area of interest for researchers and some studies showed how a holistic non-pharmacological approach may ameliorate the quality of life of patients with PsA.The aim of this manuscript was to review the current evidence on the intriguing link and potential effects of diet, sleep and exercise in PsA patients. …”
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Acute particulate matter exposure diminishes executive cognitive functioning after four hours regardless of inhalation pathway by Thomas Faherty, Jane E. Raymond, Gordon McFiggans, Francis D. Pope

“…Abstract Recent evidence suggests short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution can impact brain function after a delay period. …”
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Effect of Waterproofing Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo by Lei Yang, Dongming Li, Lixiang Yu

“…Through comprehensive comparison, it was evident that tung oil treatment provided the best waterproofing effect for bamboo.…”
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Research Progress of ROS-Mitochondrial Pathway on Cardiovascular Protection of Tea Polyphenols by Tingting DENG, Jinchan PI, Xiaoping PENG, Yufei YAO, Yiquan LI, Wenjuan LI

“…Mitochondrion is the main ROS production, which is also the vulnerable target for ROS attack. Compelling evidence has been provided that tea polyphenols could regulate ROS generation and protect mitochondrial structure and function, contributing to its beneficial health effects on cardiovascular protection. …”
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