The effect of participatory project design on project success in government funded project in Uganda: A case study of parish development in Kabale District by moses Agaba

“…An analysis of the data was done using a linear regression model. Results of the regression analysis demonstrate that participatory project design has a beneficial effect on the effectiveness of parish development models in the Kabale District (coef = -0.780, p-value = 0.000). …”
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Characterizing absolutely irreducible integer-valued polynomials over discrete valuation domains by Hiebler, Moritz, Nakato, Sarah, Rissner, Roswitha

“…To this end, we establish a connection between the factors of powers of F and the kernel of a certain linear map that we associate to F. This connection yields a characterization of absolute irreducibility in terms of this so-called fixed divisor kernel. …”
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Financial Accountability and Service Delivery in Uganda. A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Amanyebirungi, Mackline

“…At the bivariate level, a Pearson correlation matrix was utilized to explore the relationships between the predictor and dependent variables. A linear regression model was applied to fit the data. …”
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Foreign Direct Investment and Environmental Challenges: A Case Study of Uganda With Analytical Perspective. by Byanyima, Faustino, Mayanja, Edison, Kadengye, Damazo T., Arineitwe, Shine, Mijwil, Maad M., Gaballa, Moustafa, Cherakkara, Veedu Rajeev, Turyasingura, Benson

“…Using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to tackle endogeneity, the study finds a significant long-term non-linear relationship between FDI and CO2 emissions, aligning with the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. …”
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Foraging Behaviour of the Black-Headed Heron at Kibimba Rice Scheme, Eastern Uganda by Sarah, Nachuha, M. Polycarp, Mwima

“…Statistical analysis were conducted using Genstat Version 8.1 (VSN Intl.2003, in which a General Linear Mixed Model were used to examine the variation in each behavioural measure. …”
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Effect of Boron Content on Strain-Hardening Exponent in Recycled Steel by Christopher, Senfuka, Paul, Kizito

“…While the elastic zone in the deformation process of materials is mainly represented by a linear function of gradient E, the plastic portion has been characterized by various exponential functions with an exponent n that varies with its chemical composition, the level of work hardening and the material in question among others. …”
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Photoelectric Signal Conversion in Deep p-n Junction for Detection of Carbon Nanotubes with Adsorbed SDBS in Aqueous Solution by A.I.В Manilov, A.V.В Kozinetz, I.V.В Gavrilchenko, Y.S.В Milovanov, T.M.В Mukhamedzhanov, S.A.В Alekseev, M.В Al Araimi, S.V.В Litvinenko, A.В Rozhin, V.A.В Skryshevsky

“…The possibility of using the principle of photoelectric conversion in structures with a deep p-n junction to control the content of carbon nanotubes with adsorbed surfactant (SDBS) in an aqueous solution was shown. …”
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A sandwich-like nanofibrous scaffold with macrophage phenotype transformation and myogenic differentiation for skeletal muscle regeneration by Shue Jin, Yongrui Cai, Yaxing Li, Jing Wen, Xiaoxue Fu, Ping Song, Pengyu Lu, Anjing Chen, Zeyu Luo, Weinan Zeng, Jidong Li, Zongke Zhou

“…Given the anisotropic structure, high strength and tensile characteristics of skeletal muscle, this study proposes a treatment strategy for muscle injury that combines materials nano-topological cues and biochemical cues. …”
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Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatric Research and Practice: A Qualitative Interview Study with Experts from Psychiatry, Computer Science and Philosophy in Germany by Eike Buhr, Marc Fischer, Olga Biernetzky, Stefan Teipel, Oliver Gruber, Mark Schweda

“…Methods To explore these questions, we conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with experts from psychiatry, computer science, and philosophy. …”
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Radiomics feature similarity: A novel approach for characterizing brain network changes in patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia by Salvatore Nigro, Marco Filardi, Benedetta Tafuri, Roberto De Blasi, Maria Teresa Dell’Abate, Alessia Giugno, Valentina Gnoni, Giammarco Milella, Daniele Urso, Chiara Zecca, Stefano Zoccolella, Giancarlo Logroscino

“…Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we assessed structural 3 T MRI data from twenty patients with bvFTD and 20 cognitively normal controls. …”
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Corporate Social Responsibility’s Influence on Brand Image in the Automotive Sector: The Corporate Reputation and Product Quality Role by Mohsen Brahmi, Zahid Hussain, Muhammad Ussama Majeed, Arman Khan, Muhammad Asif Qureshi, Rohit Bansal

“…Utilizing a sample of 243 clients from the Pakistani automotive sector, data were collected through a survey and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with AMOS version 24.0. …”
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Optimizing YouTube Video Visibility and Engagement: The Impact of Keywords on Fisheries’ Product Campaigns in the Supply Chain Sector by Emmanouil Giankos, Nikolaos T. Giannakopoulos, Damianos P. Sakas

“…The findings reveal that while most structural video attributes do not significantly impact views, keyword optimization in video titles is crucial in improving discoverability. …”
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Endoplasmic reticulum-mitochondria crosstalk: new mechanisms in the development of atherosclerosis by Mingxiao Li, Yili Xiao, Ling Dai, Simin Chen, Wanjuan Pei, Chao Tan, Chao Tan

“…Recent studies have highlighted the significance of ER-mitochondria crosstalk in the progression of AS, as indicated by mitochondrial and ER structural and functional integrity, redox homeostasis, and calcium homeostasis. …”
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Anatomical Rationale for the Choice of Surgical Intervention for an Ingrown Nail by Sh. A. Makhmudov, E. M. Fominykh, V. F. Zubritsky, A. A. Kanibolotsky, P. D. Varfolomeyeva, G. A. Platonova, O. S. Rogovaya

“…The results were compared with available literature data, clarifying the most important structural features. The data obtained will make it possible to reasonably plan the volume of intervention during operations for ingrown nails, as well as to reduce the number of unsatisfactory results of operations on the nail complex in case of injury and nail diseases.…”
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Right heart remodeling in coronary heat disease: clinico-pathophysiological correlations by N. S. Buslenko, Yu. I. Buziashvili, I. V. Koksheneva, E. U. Asymbekova, O. M. Sherstyannikova

“…Results. In CHD patients, structural and functional abnormalities of right heart chambers were registered: RV dilatation, dysconfiguration (increased ratio of RV transversal to longitudinal size), right atrium (RA) dilatation, tricuspidal valve fibrotic annulus distention, associated with tricuspidal insufficiency, and RF systolic function decrease. …”
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From the Wuhan-Hu-1 strain to the XD and XE variants: is targeting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein still a pharmaceutically relevant option against COVID-19? by Matteo Pavan, Davide Bassani, Mattia Sturlese, Stefano Moro

“…In this article, we analyse the structural features of both the Spike protein and the Mpro of the recently reported SARS-CoV-2 variant XE, as well the closely related XD and XF ones, discussing their impact on the efficacy of existing treatments against COVID-19 and on the development of future ones.…”
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Exploring the mechanical, dynamical, and thermal stability of Cs2AgBiX6 (X = Br, Cl) for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications by M. A. Ghebouli, K. Bouferrache, Rabah Boudissa, B. Ghebouli, M. Fatmi, Faisal Katib Alanazi

“…Abstract This study investigates the mechanical, dynamical, and thermodynamic properties of Cs2AgBiX6(X = Br, Cl) using first-principles calculations. Structural analysis confirms the cubic double perovskite arrangement, with Cs2AgBiCl6 exhibiting a more compact lattice due to the smaller ionic radius of Cl⁻ compared to Br⁻. …”
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Spectroelectrochemical Analysis of Oxygen Evolution by Nickel Hydroxide: Role of Oxygen Vacancies, Charge Transfer, and Silk Fibroin by Eduardo R. do Nascimento, Michele L. deSouza, Alexandre G. Brolo, Wendel A. Alves

“…These results highlight the synergy between structural defects and interfacial modifications in improving Ni(OH)₂‐based OER catalysts for sustainable energy applications.…”
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Characteristics, origin and significance of chessboard subgrain boundaries in the WAIS divide ice core by Joan J. Fitzpatrick, Larry A. Wilen, Donald E. Voigt, Richard B. Alley, John M. Fegyveresi

“…The appearance of abundant subgrain domains—relatively strain-free regions inside crystals (grains) surrounded by walls of dislocations across which small structural orientation changes occur—is particularly noticeable in the depth range associated with the brittle ice (∼650–1300 m). …”
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Post-COVID-19 pandemic: Examining the moderating role of event image on visitors’ intention to revisit major events by May Chiun Lo, Abang Azlan Mohamad, Jun Zhou Thong, Fung Yee Law

“…Via partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), the findings revealed service quality as a crucial motivator towards the attendees’ satisfaction levels, and this led to their revisit intentions. …”
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