Credit Risk Management and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Tushemereirwe, Charity

“…At the bivariate level, a Pearson correlation matrix was conducted to ascertain the relationships between the predictor variables and the dependent variable. A linear regression model was used to fit the data. …”
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Performance Appraisal and Employee Performance in Tertiary Institutions: A Study of National Teachers’ Colleges. by Ndagire, Immaculate

“…To determine the associations between the predictor and dependent variables at the bivariate level, a Pearson correlation matrix analysis was carried out. A linear regression model was used to fit the data. …”
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Participation in gardening activity and its association with improved mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani...[et al]

“…In a cross-sectional study, we interviewed 242 family caregivers of people with dementia to elicit their gardening activities; symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales); and caregiving burden (Zarit Burden Interview). Linear multivariable regression models estimated the association between participation in gardening and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. …”
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Administrative Management Practices and Service Delivery in Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality by Barnabas, Nabaasa

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Analysis of the main indicative values of the pharmaceutical market retail sectors in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation by I. К. Petrukhina, Т. К. Ryazanova, А. I. Khusainova, А. V. Egorova, P. R. Blinkova

“…Methods of comparative, structural, logical and content analysis, as well as the method of data grouping were used. …”
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Protocol of a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial of an 18-month, home-based, high-intensity, exercise intervention in older, cognitively unimpaired APOE ε4 carriers by Stephen M. Rao, Alexandria L. Chorba, M. J. Helppi, Alina Tuladhar, Amanda L. Penko, Sarah Holley, Brandon Nehls, Sabrina Paulino, Matthew C. Streicher, Audrey Zhu, Kellie Bruening, Sally Durgerian, Katherine Koenig, Mark Lowe, Wanyong Shin, Stephen E. Jones, Rachel Galioto, Jagan A. Pillai, Lynn M. Bekris, James B. Leverenz, Anson B. Rosenfeldt, Tamanna Singh, Gerald J. Beck, J. Carson Smith, Jay Alberts, Jay Alberts

“…Primary outcomes are VO2peak (Fitness), 5-trial total recall on the Rey Auditory Verbal List Learning Test (Episodic Memory), and total hippocampal volume derived from structural MRI (Brain Atrophy). Secondary outcomes include comprehensive neurocognitive and physical function test batteries, MRI scans including structural and functional connectivity measures, and blood-based biomarkers.HypothesesOver an 18-month interval, physically inactive ε4 carriers who engage in high-intensity aerobic exercise will demonstrate less cognitive decline and hippocampal atrophy than physically inactive ε4 carriers who did not participate in a formal exercise program.ConclusionSuccessful demonstration of a scalable, home-based, high-intensity aerobic exercise intervention in altering the trajectory of AD pathophysiology and its effects on cognitive functioning will transform AD treatment, improve patient outcomes and quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.…”
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Advanced synthesis, comprehensive characterization, and potent cytotoxicity of 2,6-Bis(2-aminophenylimino)methyl)-4-methoxyphenol and its binuclear copper(II) complex by S. Praveen, R. Prabakarakrishnan, G. Parinamachivayam, A. Natarajan, Elumalai Perumal Venkatesan, K. Geetha, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Sabariswaran Kandasamy, Nasim Hasan

“…DFT studies validated the structural stability of the imine base. The antiferromagnetic behaviour observed at low temperatures suggests that these Cu2+ complexes could be useful in heavy magnetic materials. …”
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The interaction mechanism between piperine and myofibrillar protein was investigated using multi-spectral analysis, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations by Chuan Liu, Huijuan Xu, Xin Luo, Ping Wang, Yirui Wu, Wenyu Yang, Ya Tu

“…Circular dichroism analysis shows that interaction enhances the α-helical structure of MPs. The particle size of the formed complex initially increased before decreasing, while zeta potential first decreased, then increased. …”
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Effects of Zinc-Layered Filler Incorporation Routes on the Antimicrobial, Mechanical, and Physical Properties of Calcium Caseinate Biopolymeric Films by Maria E. Becerra, Reynell Pérez-Blanco, Oscar Giraldo, Lucia Medina-Pimentel, Christhy V. Ruiz

“…To our knowledge, this is the first report of ZHN being used in biopolymeric films. Structural and morphological analyses showed better dispersion of ZHN in the wet-incorporated films. …”
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Current and Future Diagnostics for Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Hussein Zilouchian, Omair Faqah, Md Alamgir Kabir, Dennis Gross, Rachel Pan, Shane Shaifman, Muhammad Awais Younas, Muhammad Abdul Haseeb, Emmanuel Thomas, Waseem Asghar

“…This review provides an overview of HCV disease and the structural components of the virus, illustrating how different diagnostic methods target various parts of the viral structure. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Toxicity Evaluation of Size-Dependent Iron-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks by Zhang Liu, Huaiyu Deng, Yuanzhi Zheng, Yuan Tian, Yanting Zhang, Renz Marion Garcia, Sheena Anne Henson Garcia, King Lun Yeung

“…Cytotoxicity assays in A549 cells revealed size- and structure-dependent effects: smaller particles of MIL-88A caused greater toxicity (32.5% viability) than MIL-101(Fe) (66.1% viability at 100 μg/mL), while larger particles were less toxic. …”
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High Pressure Restrains the Photo‐Induced Polyhedra Distortion in 0D Antimony‐Based Metal Halide by Jiaxiang Wang, Lingrui Wang, Weiqi Yuan, Yifang Yuan, Fei Wang, Kai Wang, Haizhong Guo

“…Herein, high pressure is employed to investigate the structural‐optical relationship of the typical 0D antimony‐based metal halides (TTA)2SbCl5 (TTA = tetraethylammonium) and uncover mechanisms behind its emission. …”
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Operando Synchrotron X‐Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: A Key Tool for Cathode Material Studies in Next‐Generation Batteries by Yameng Fan, Xin Wang, Guyue Bo, Xun Xu, Khay Wai See, Bernt Johannessen, Wei Kong Pang

“…Operando XAS provides real‐time insights into the local electronic structure, oxidation states, and coordination environments, which are crucial for understanding complex electrochemical processes, such as redox reactions, phase transitions, and structural degradation. …”
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De novo assembly and comparative analysis of cherry (Prunus subgenus Cerasus) mitogenomes by Tianya Zhai, Tianya Zhai, Zhuang Zhao, Chenlong Fu, Chenlong Fu, Lizhen Huang, Changci Jiang, Meng Li, Zefu Wang, Xiaoyue Yang

“…Here, we successfully assembled the mitogenomes of five cherry species (P. campanulata, P. fruticosa, P. mahaleb, P. pseudocerasus, and P. speciosa), revealing common circular structures. The assembled mitogenomes exhibited sizes ranging from 383,398 bp to 447,498 bp, with GC content varying between 45.54% and 45.76%. …”
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Multi-field coupling analysis of twin-roll casting process for achieving thin aluminum strip high-speed casting and fabricating laminated metal cladding materials by Ce Ji, Xin Di, Xudong Liu, Shibin Liu, Jianmin Song, Huagui Huang

“…To address these challenges, a multi-field coupling investigation was performed using a cellular automaton-finite element (CAFE) model to analyze transient heat transfer and steady-state solidification structures. The effect of casting velocity, nucleation rate, and casting roller materials on the heat transfer and solidification structure was analyzed, indicating that the main reason for improving casting velocity by using copper roller sleeves is to improve the nucleation rate and ensure the plastic strain simultaneously. …”
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Cu66 nanoclusters from hierarchical square motifs: Synthesis, assembly, and catalysis by Xueli Sun, Yuchen Wang, Qingyuan Wu, Ying‐Zi Han, Xuekun Gong, Xiongkai Tang, Christine M. Aikens, Hui Shen, Nanfeng Zheng

“…Abstract The elucidation of hierarchical assembly structure of metal nanoclusters is of fundamental importance in the context of bottom‐up fabrication and functionalization. …”
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Neuromorphic devices assisted by machine learning algorithms by Ziwei Huo, Qijun Sun, Jinran Yu, Yichen Wei, Yifei Wang, Jeong Ho Cho, Zhong Lin Wang

“…This review highlights recent advances in neuromorphic devices assisted by machine learning algorithms. First, the basic structure of simple neuron models inspired by biological neurons and the information processing in simple neural networks are particularly discussed. …”
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Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization Q-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Gas-Phase High-Energy Dissociation Routes of Triarylamine Derivatives by Yi Wang, Shengxiu Wu, Shipan Xu, Xuyang Du, Yuanhui Sun, An Yan, Guijiang Zhou, Xiaolong Yang

“…The results showed that triarylamine derivatives with specific structures exhibited distinct fragmentation patterns. …”
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Developing a named entity framework for thyroid cancer staging and risk level classification using large language models by Matrix M. H. Fung, Eric H. M. Tang, Tingting Wu, Yan Luk, Ivan C. H. Au, Xiaodong Liu, Victor H. F. Lee, Chun Ka Wong, Zhili Wei, Wing Yiu Cheng, Isaac C. Y. Tai, Joshua W. K. Ho, Jason W. H. Wong, Brian H. H. Lang, Kathy S. M. Leung, Zoie S. Y. Wong, Joseph T. Wu, Carlos K. H. Wong

“…Abstract We developed a named entity (NE) framework for information extraction from semi-structured clinical notes retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas—Thyroid Cancer (TCGA-THCA) database and examined Large Language Models (LLMs) strategies to classify the 8th edition of American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging and American Thyroid Association (ATA) risk category for patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer. …”
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Production of cultivated meat with stably proliferated porcine muscle stem cells and edible scaffolds by Xin Guan, Zihe Pan, Mei Li, Jiarong Shen, Yuyue Sun, Chang Yu, Zhuocheng Fei, Zhenwu Ma, Jingwen Zhou, Jian Chen

“…This study provides a feasible strategy for the large-scale and stable expansion of MuSCs and the fabrication of structured cultivated meat tissues.…”
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