Implementing the Uganda lower secondary competence-based curriculum: the equity question by Mercy Chemutai Barasa, Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, John Koskey Chang’ach, Susan Jepkoech Kurgat

“…Research limitations/implications – The sample was limited to government-aided secondary schools and thus excluded private schools; the majority in Uganda. …”
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L’Église catholique face aux États et la liberté religieuse by Bernard Pottier

“…Notre article distingue six étapes dans l’histoire de ces rapports, que nous schématisons à l’aide de six graphiques. En 494, une lettre du pape Gélase Ier exprime un bel équilibre, tandis qu’une bulle de Boniface VIII en 1302 affirme l’autorité romaine dans toute sa splendeur. …”
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Automated system for calving time prediction and cattle classification utilizing trajectory data and movement features by Wai Hnin Eaindrar Mg, Thi Thi Zin, Pyke Tin, Masaru Aikawa, Kazuyuki Honkawa, Yoichiro Horii

“…Our system enables farmers to provide timely assistance, ensuring the health and safety of both the cow and the calf. Furthermore, it aids in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing overall farm efficiency, emphasizing the critical importance of calving time prediction in sustainable livestock farming.…”
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Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Signal Analysis Using Automated Generated Projection Images by Xingwei Wang, Xiaodong Chen, Yuhua Li, Hong Liu, Shibo Li, Roy R. Zhang, Bin Zheng

“…Since current manual FISH signal analysis is low-efficient and inconsistent, which limits its clinical utility, developing automated FISH image scanning systems and computer-aided detection (CAD) schemes has been attracting research interests. …”
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Promoting quality education through blended learning during and post COVID-19 pandemic by De-Graft Johnson Dei

“…Practical implications – This research aids in understanding the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning and how blended learning is currently deployed and used in tertiary institutions in Ghana. …”
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Association between common mental disorder and glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes: A mixed-method study by Bhanushree Soni, Venkatachalam Jayaseelan, Shivanand Kattimani, Sasirekha Rengaraj, Kalaiselvy Arikrishnan, Naveenkumar Veerasetty

“…Implementing a routine screening program in the ANC clinic can aid in early identification and prompt management of the CMD and its associated complications.…”
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The Collections of Miraculous Stories on the Buddhāvataṃsaka-sūtra by Jing Liu

“…As Buddhism became increasingly secular and accessible, there was a significant rise in literary creativity, notably in the form of miraculous story collections that aided in the propagation of Buddhist beliefs among the general populace. …”
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High Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Infection among Brazilian Pregnant Women with and without Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 by Emilia Moreira Jalil, Geraldo Duarte, Patrícia El Beitune, Renata Toscano Simões, Patrícia Pereira dos Santos Melli, Silvana Maria Quintana

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The environmental impact of health care for musculoskeletal conditions: A scoping review. by Bayden J McKenzie, Romi Haas, Giovanni E Ferreira, Chris G Maher, Rachelle Buchbinder

“…Of 24 original research studies, 11 measured environmental impact relating to climate change in orthopaedics (n = 10), and medical aids for the knee (n = 1), one measured energy expenditure of laminar versus turbulent airflow ventilation systems in operating rooms during simulated hip replacements and 12 measured waste associated with orthopaedic surgery but did not relate waste to greenhouse gas emissions or environmental effects. …”
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Leiomyosarcomas of the inferior vena cava: diagnostic features on contrast-enhanced CT, ultrasonography and MRI by Xiaolin Xu, Shilei Zhao, Lifang Xue

“…On MRI, IVC LMS presented as a heterogeneous mass that exhibited intermediate intensity on T1-weighted images, slightly high intensity on T2-weighted images and high intensity on diffusion-weighted images.ConclusionSeveral diagnostic characteristics on CECT, US and MRI could aid in the diagnosis of IVC LMS. The detection of a heterogeneous mass with progressive enhancement along the inferior vena cava on CECT was strongly indicative of IVC LMS. …”
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Determination of Halogens by Ion Chromatography in Edible Mushrooms after Microwave-Induced Combustion for Sample Preparation by Gilberto Silva Coelho Junior, Filipe Soares Rondan, Carla Andrade Hartwig, Rafael Francisco Santos, Paola Azevedo Mello, Marcia Foster Mesko

“…For this, sample mass, combustion aid mass, and absorbing solution (H2O and 50 mmol·L−1, 100 mmol·L−1, or 150 mmol·L−1 NH4OH) were evaluated. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake and Sustainable Use of Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Bubaare Micro-Catchment, Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Willbroad, Byamukama, Ssemakula, E, Kalibwani, R

“…Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16 to generate both descriptive and inferential statistics that aided in presentation and interpretation. It was found that 22.9% of the farmers in the area were conserving soil and water using mulches and cover crops, 21.9% agroforestry, 16.8% terraces, 11.3% surface drainage ways, 8% contour bunds, 8% grass bunds, 11% trenches/ditches and 3.3% woodlots. …”
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Effect of Presoaking Methods to Break Seed Dormancy in Indigenous Purple Passion Fruits. by Abaho, Darius

“…After the seed treatment, seeds were sown in the seedbed in 2 replications The data was collected, and analysis was done with the aid of SPSS software to perform one-way ANOV A and Microsoft Excel, to identify significant differences in germination percentage among the seed treatment methods. …”
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Investigation of Suit Ability of Red Onion Juice as PH Indicator in Acid-Base Experiments. by Tumuheirwe, Promise

“…The results obtained from titration of 0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M NaOH using red onion juice indicator were similar to those rilled using Phenolphthalein indicator with a slight difference of 0.64cm3. it was therefore concluded that red onion juice indicator can be used as a substitute for phenolphthalein indicator in aid-base experiments.…”
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Role of National Teachers’ Organizations on The Performance of Teachers: A Case Study Of Rubanda District. by Owomugisha, Elias

“…More educational facilities should be provided by the government such as ICT facilities to the secondary schools for the preparation of teachers so that they can be well equipped in the use of computers. This will aid the teachers to perform more in their duties and improve their motivation levels.…”
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Role of National Teachers’ Organisations on the Performance of Teachers: A Case Study of Rubanda District. by Akandinda, Sedrick

“…More educational facilities should be provided by the government such as ICT facilities to the secondary schools for the preparation of teachers so that they can be well equipped in the use of computers. This will aid the teachers to perform more in their duties and improve their motivation levels.…”
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Teneur nutritionnelle des aliments « préférés » et « non-préférés » du Mangabey de Sanje (Cercocebus sanjei). Test du modèle «fallback foods » et choix saisonnier de nourriture... by Guillaume Pagès

“…Les teneurs en fibres furent mesurées à l'aide de détergents neutres et détergents acides (NDF et ADF) avec la procédure de digestion Van Soest. …”
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Deep learning-based prediction of mortality using brain midline shift and clinical information by An-Rong Wu, Sun-Yuan Hsieh, Hsin-Hung Chou, Cheng-Shih Lai, Jo-Ying Hung, Bow Wang, Yi-Shan Tsai

“…Therefore, this study presents a computer-aided deep-learning method for detecting MLS, aiming to predict mortality in a prognosis-predicting cohort using brain MLS and clinical in-formation. …”
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Shared and distinct morphometric similarity network abnormalities in generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder by Guifeng Tan, Minlan Yuan, Lun Li, Hongru Zhu, Su Lui, Changjian Qiu, Wei Zhang

“…Conclusions Our study provides the first evidence for common and distinct brain MSN abnormalities underlying the pathophysiology of GAD, PTSD, and SAD, which may aid in differential diagnosis and determining potential disorder-specific intervention targets.…”
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Increased Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Levels Are Associated with HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study by Ali Boustani, Mary K. Ford, Jacqueline R. Kulbe, Anna E. Laird, Leeann Shu, Matthew Spencer, Bryant Avalos, Kyle C. Walter, Ronald J. Ellis, Jerel Adam Fields

“…<b>Methods</b>: PWH from the California NeuroAIDS Tissue Network (CNTN) underwent comprehensive neuropsychological exams within 12 months before death and were categorized based on cognitive performance. …”
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