Covid-19 Pandemic and Students Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Rukungiri District. by Ainemigisha, Prossy

“…The findings highlighted the critical role of transitioning to digital platforms, stressing the need for educational institutions to ensure the quality and effectiveness of online instructional methods, in line with literature on the challenges of global crises. …”
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A cross-sectional study of how high-frequency hearing loss impacts cognitive functions in middle-aged-to-older adults by Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Paul McIlhiney, Paul McIlhiney, Inge Stegeman, Inge Stegeman, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom

“…Audiometrically assessed better-ear, speech-frequency (0.5, 1, 2 & 4 kHz; BE4PTA) and high-frequency (6 & 8 kHz; BE2PTA) hearing loss were compared to cognitive functions measured using non-verbal tests from the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery; covariates included hearing-loss asymmetry, age, sex, premorbid IQ, and mental health measured with the short-form Depression Anxiety Stress Scales.ResultsWhile correlation analyses demonstrated that all measured cognitive faculties were associated with both BE4PTA and BE2PTA, hierarchical linear regression analyses demonstrated that only BE4PTA predicted cognitive flexibility and working-memory ability after controlling for covariates; age primarily accounted for BE2PTA’s cognitive effects.ConclusionWhile both speech and higher-frequency hearing loss were associated with poorer cognition, only the former demonstrated effects beyond those of ageing. …”
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Computational modeling of drug-eluting balloons in peripheral artery disease: Mechanisms, optimization, and translational insights by Mohammed A. AboArab, Vassiliki T. Potsika, Dimitrios S. Pleouras, Dimitrios I. Fotiadis

“…ML-driven surrogates and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) enable real-time, patient-specific predictions with computational accelerations exceeding 600 × while maintaining less than 2 % deviation from high-fidelity solvers. …”
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Study on cutting force in laser-assisted ultrasonic elliptical vibration machining (LUEVM) of high volume SiCp/Al composites by Peicheng Peng, Tian Tian, Heshuai Yu, Daohui Xiang, Ke Niu, Wei Gao, Yanqin Li, Zhaojie Yuan, Guofu Gao

“…The results show that the predicted value matches the experimental value well, and the maximum error is 18.2 %. …”
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Development of a wear coefficient equation for the A A7075-B4C composite – steel interface by Venkatrami Reddy Veduru, Ranjith R, Kanulla Karthik, P Sasirekha

“…The presence of reinforcement hinders dislocation movement led to an augmentation in the composites’ hardness, while an elevation in temperature resulted in a decline in hardness due to the reduction of Pierls stresses. Owing to the formation of a Mechanical Mixed Layer (MML), the wear rate decreases with addition of volume fraction of B _4 C particles until 7.5%, beyond this MML break down and wear rate transit from mild to severe due to the direct metal contact. …”
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Analysis, design and control of A high step-up three level Quasi-Z-Source PWM DC-DC converter for photovoltaic applications: by Mohammad Matin Dezhdar, Mahdi Rezvanyvardom, Farbod Setoudeh, Ashkan horri, Mohammad Bagher Tavakoli

“…Furthermore, this converter features a common ground between the input and output, which contributes to noise reduction. On the other hand, due to reduced voltage and current stresses on the active components, this converter can be used for applications with both full and half output voltages, especially at higher power levels. …”
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Decoding the diagnostic biomarkers of mitochondrial dysfunction related gene variants in pediatric T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Yunfeng Lu, Xi Yang, Liying Liu, Xiaojun Sun, Xiuli Li, Ping Zhao, Guotao Guan, Yunpeng Dai

“…Additionally, A mitochondrial dysfunction-based signature was created to predict pediatric T-ALL. The mRNA-miRNA and mRNA-TF Regulatory Network were constructed, and the molecular distributions of key genes were calculated. …”
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An enhanced gene function analysis platform for Gastrodia Elata integrating further omics data and analysis tools by Bingbing Pan, Jingjie Zhang, Jiangxin Yang, Hang Yang, Qi Pan, Panpan Zhu, Jun Li, Jiaotong Yang

“…GO and KEGG annotations were predicted using InterProScan and GhostKOALA, while gene families were identified with HMMER, iTAK, OrthoFinder, and KEGG annotations. …”
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Exploring the Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence by Lívia C. R. Teixeira, Marcelo R. Luizon, Karina B. Gomes

“…AD and T2DM share several common pathophysiological mechanisms, including insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. These shared mechanisms suggest that therapeutic agents targeting metabolic dysfunction may also be beneficial for neurodegenerative conditions. …”
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Whole-body inhalation study of nanoparticle-enhanced vegetable oil metalworking fluids in mice for assessing occupational health risks by Muralidhar Vardhanapu, Phaneendra Kiran Chaganti, Aparajita Ghosh, Ashutosh Mahale, Onkar Prakash Kulkarni

“…Sirius Red staining revealed minimal collagen deposition and slight reductions in pulmonary airspace. No substantial evidence of lung injury, pulmonary toxicity, or carcinogenicity was observed. …”
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Comparing the biopsychosocial impact of group singing and yoga activities in older adults living with Parkinson’s disease by Arla Good, Alexander Pachete, Sean Gilmore, Frank A. Russo

“…Abstract Research on group singing has demonstrated numerous benefits to wellbeing including boosts in mood, increases in social bonding, and reductions in stress. These benefits can be achieved by individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a group that is especially at risk for social isolation given the typical decline in mobility and communication that accompanies neuromotor degeneration. …”
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Effectiveness of telenursing in improving self-care and blood pressure control among adults with chronic hypertension: a quasi-experimental study in Türkiye by Dursun Alper Yilmaz, Birhat Yakut

“…The intervention targeted medication adherence, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and self-monitoring. Primary outcomes were blood pressure indices and hypertension self-care profile (HTN-SCP) scores. …”
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APPROACHES TO BUILDING OF GLOBAL STRATEGIC DETERRENCE SYSTEM PAST 2021 by V. V. Kabernik

“…After the mainstay arms control treaty (New START) expiration development of the new system of treaties and agreements seems inevitable, quite possibly, on multilateral basis. The hypothesis stressing possibility of multilateral deterrence system for global stability is quite popular nowadays. …”
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The relationship of imposter phenomenon, self-esteem, and resilience: promoting well-being among registered nurses by Lizy Sonia Benjamin, Sumathi Robert Shanmugam, Judith Odanee Magwilang, Sahar Mahmoud Abdulla Hashim, Amutha Chellathurai, Asma Saad Habbash, Yahya Showkan Ali Hamdi, Fatimah Abdulla Asiri, Punitha Josephine, Romeo Jr Mostoles, Omar Hamed Matar Alshammari, Sultan Kayed Alharbi

“…This indicates that coping mechanisms are likely to be formulated as a response to the feelings of an imposter, whereas self-esteem is predicted by resilience directly without mediation of IP. …”
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Designing and Validation of Modara Scale Based on Islamic Teachings by Maryam Bemani Naeeni, Somayeh Pourehsan, Mahshid Tajrobehkar

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Who takes care of the burden of emotions in palliative care workers? A study with the job demands-resources perspective by Giulia Sciotto, Francesca Sinatra, Cristina Moavero, Francesco Pace

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Spatiotemporal vegetation dynamics in South Asia (2001-2023): roles of climate and anthropogenic activities by Ghani Rahman, Umar Farooq, Min-Kyu Jung, Hyun-Han Kwon

“…Hurst exponent analysis predicted persistent greening (96.5%), emphasizing the importance of climate-resilient land management policies, targeted afforestation, and sustainable agricultural practices to promote ecological resilience. …”
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Integrative biomarker analysis in diabetic foot: lipids, cellular integrity, and hydration balance by Esther Soler-Climent, Jessica Román-Marroquí, Rosa María Cuadrado-Zaplana, Gema Prats-Boluda, Isabel Junquera-Godoy, Gemma Gonzalez-Lorente, C. Martinez-Corbalán

“…This study was conducted to identify early biomarkers that could predict DFU risk before ulceration occurs. Methods A case-control study was conducted with 33 T2DM patients and 37 non-diabetic controls. …”
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Association between self-reported sleep quality and body mass index among Jimma University academic staff: structural equation modeling by Essa Ahmed, Getu Gizaw, Alemayehu Argaw

“…By 2035, the World Obesity Atlas predicts that over 1 billion people worldwide will be considered obese, which translates into 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men will be affected globally. …”
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An artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven CFD simulation for optimizing thermal performance of blood-integrated ternary nano-fluid by Mohib Hussain, Du Lin, Hassan Waqas, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal

“…The heat transfer ability of ternary nano-fluid is enhanced with an increase in the couple stress parameter while, a rising Hartmann number results in more thermal diffusion. …”
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