Sleep duration, chronotype, health and lifestyle factors affect cognition: a UK Biobank cross-sectional study by Daqing Ma, Raha West, Zhigang Liu, Ji-Eun Park, Ryan Tak Chun Wong, Si Woo Lee, Dinayinie Ekanayake Mudiyanselage

“…Gender, age, angina, high blood pressure, diabetes, alcohol intake and smoking emerged as significant cognitive influencers.Conclusions and relevance The study delineates a multifaceted and nuanced relationship between sleep variables, health and lifestyle factors in determining cognitive outcomes. These findings highlight the vital role of sleep quality on cognitive health.…”
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Transcanalicular laser-assisted and external dacryocystorhinostomy anatomical and functional success in primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction: systematic review and meta-a... by Khalid W. Helmi, Ahmed S. Abdulhamid, Mohammed S. Alomari, Ali S. Alsudais, Badran S. Alqurashi, Abdullah Alsharif, Abdulrahman H. Alzahrani, Abdulrahman M. Bahalaq, Mohammed F. Qutub, Hashem S. Almarzouki

“…Statistically significant results were determined as a p value of less than 0.05; thus, a confidence interval of 95% was used. …”
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Bone formation and growth of climbing perch Anabas testudinieus larvae fed with Zn enriched Artemia nauplii by Ismarica Ismarica, Mia Setiawati, Dedi Jusadi, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi

“… ABSTRACT   The aim of this study was to determine the optimum level of Zinc (Zn) enrichment in Artemia sp. nauplii as a live feed to improve bone formation and growth of climbing perch Anabas testudinieus larvae. …”
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Assessing the acute effect of compression socks on improving arterial compliance in young volunteers by Kosuke Morinaga, Masako Nakahara, Kotaro Matsuura, Shigekazu Ishihara, Yasuhiro Idobata, Takafumi Kobata, Toshio Tsuji

“…However, no existing studies reported their effect on arteries. Thus, we aimed to determine whether wearing compression socks decreases brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (ba-PWV). …”
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Impact of trainees involvement on surgical outcomes of abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy by Olga M. Fajardo, Ekaterina Grebenyuk, Katherine F. Chaves, Zhiguo Zhao, Tan Ding, Howard L. Curlin, Lara F.B Harvey

“…Background To determine the association of trainees involvement with surgical outcomes of abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy including operative time, rate of transfusion, and complications.Methods A retrospective cohort study of 1145 patients who underwent an abdominal or laparoscopic myomectomy from 2008–2012 using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (Canadian Task Force Classification II-2).Results Overall, 64% of myomectomies involved trainees. …”
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Nanoscale Pore Structure Characterization and Permeability of Mudrocks and Fine-Grained Sandstones in Coal Reservoirs by Scanning Electron Microscopy, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry... by Na Zhang, Fangfang Zhao, Pingye Guo, Jiabin Li, Weili Gong, Zhibiao Guo, Xiaoming Sun

“…Meanwhile, pore types, pore morphologies, and pore size distributions (PSD) were determined by focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). …”
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SLC22A1 rs622342 Polymorphism Predicts Insulin Resistance Improvement in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Metformin: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kunrong Wu, Xiaoli Li, Yuedong Xu, Xiaoqian Zhang, Ziwan Guan, Shufang Zhang, Yan Li

“…The homeostatic indexes of IR (HOMA-IR) and beta-cell function (HOMA-BCF) were determined according to the homeostasis model assessment. …”
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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Mothers on Management of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District. by Mwiine, Dickens Richard

“…This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers on management of malnutrition among Children under- five years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema district. It went further to determine the knowledge of mothers on causes, signs and symptoms of malnutrition among children under five years and factors that influence mothers attitude towards nutrition of their children. …”
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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Mothers on Management of Malnutrion Among Children Under Five Years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District. by Mwiine, Dickens Richard

“…This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers on management of malnutrition among Children under- five years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema district. It went further to determine the knowledge of mothers on causes, signs and symptoms of malnutrition among children underfive years and factors that influence mothers attitude towards nutrition of their children. …”
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Factors Leading to Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years in Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality, Kasese District. by Kabugho, Mary Consolata

“…Methodology: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive research design which used quantitative approaches, researcher-administered questionnaire which was used to determine the factors leading to malnutrition in children under-five years. …”
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Evaluation of Delay Characteristics at A 4- Legged Signalised Intersection for Improvement in The Level of Service. A Case Study of Jinja Road Intersection. by Babirye, Joanitor

“…Capacity, delay, queue length and degree of saturation were observed from the model where signalization simulation options for existing signalized and improved model were determined. The results indicated that the improved signalization model produced the better parameter results as compared to the existing model. …”
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Financial Management Practices and Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions. A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO Kabale District. by Komuhangi, Jacenta

“…This study was anchored on two theories which included; Stewardship Theory and Stakeholder theory. The determinants of financial performance included return on assets, profitability and loan portfolio. …”
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Resource Management and Health Service Delivery in Rukungiri Municipality: A Case Study of Rwamahwa Health Center IV. by Ndyamuhak,i Faith

“…The objectives of the study were; to establish the influence of material resource management on health service delivery at Rwamahwa Health Center IV Rukungiri Municipality, to determine the influence of human resource management on health service delivery at Rwamahwa Health Center IV, Rukungiri Municipality, and to examine the relationship between financial resources management and health service delivery at Rwamahwa health center IV, Rukungiri Municipality. …”
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The Role of Local Government Councils in Emancipating Special Interest Groups: A Case Study of PWDs in Bukimbiri Sub-County Kisoro District. by Kamusiime, Daniel

“…The study population consisted of 120 participants including; 50 Persons with Disabilities, 02 sub-county councilors for PWDs, 50 community members in the Bukimbiri sub-county, 10 service providers in the Bukimbiri sub-county, 03 Sub-county technical teams and 05 Non-disabled councilors in Bukimbiri sub-county. The researcher determined the sample size using the Krejicie and Morgan Table. …”
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The Role of Local Government Councils in Emancipating Special Interest Groups: A Case Study of PWDs in Bukimbiri Sub County Kisoro District . by Kamusiime, Daniel

“…The study population consisted of 120 participants including; 50 Persons with Disabilities, 02 sub-county councilors for PWDs, 50 community members in the Bukimbiri sub-county, 10 service providers in the Bukimbiri sub-county, 03 Sub-county technical teams and 05 Non-disabled councilors in Buk:imbiri sub-county. The researcher determined the sample size using the Krejicie and Morgan Table. …”
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Loan Monitoring Costs and Loan Payment in SACCOs: A Case Study of Mitooma People's SACCO in Mitooma Town Council Mitooma District. by Mugarura, Adison

“…The study findings also revealed that loan clearance and dealing with the defaulters affects the recipients negatively, loan monitoring also determines whether the remaining contingency reserves for cost and schedules are adequate, loans with high loan monitoring have higher monthly payments or take longer to pay off than loans with low loan monitoring, therefore the higher loan monitoring charged by most financial institutions as a loaning requirement hinders loan request which affects the socio-economic status of the recipients and women are given little or no loans because they lack collaterals as a requirement from the financial institution and this retards development, the interest rate mostly does not favor women who are considered to be the agents for development. …”
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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

“…to 101.The three indicators can be used as substitutes for the artificial indicators since the Ka and Kb values have been determined of which can tell their PH working ranges.…”
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Distribution and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Oropharyngeal Candida Species Isolated from People Living with HIV in the Era of Universal Test and Treat Policy in Uganda. by Musinguzi, Benson, Turyamuhika, Laban, Mwesigwa, Alex, Nalumaga, Pauline Petra, Kabajulizi, Immaculate, Njovu, Israel Kiiza, Mwebesa, Edson, Luggya, Tonny, Ocheng, Francis, Kateete, David Patrick, Itabangi, Herbert, Mboowa, Gerald, Obondo, James Sande, Achan, Beatrice

“…Additionally, the antifungal susceptibility profile of Candida isolates to six antifungal drugs was determined using the VITEK® (Marcy-l’Étoile, France) compact system. …”
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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. …”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…Descriptive analysis was used to determine the proportions and frequency of the variables. …”
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