Multiplex real-time PCR for detection of <i>qac A/B</i> and <i>smr</i> genes in Gram-positive bacteria by Svetlana N. Kovalchuk, Anna L. Arkhipova, Svetlana Yu. Kovylkova, Elena N. Ilina, Lyudmila S. Fedorova

“…Disinfectants are effective means of non-specific prevention of infections associated with the provision of medical care. Violation of disinfectant use regimes leads to the formation of microorganism resistance to them. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to Tuberculosis case notification among private health facilities in Kampala Capital City, Uganda. by Veronica Kembabazi, Julius Ssentongo, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

“…Qualitative data showed that the main facilitators of TB case notification were: regular engagements between the NTLP and private health providers and, provision of materials and support to conduct case finding, while the main barriers included TB stigma, lack of resources such as TB diagnostic facilities.…”
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The Effect of Land Degradation on Potato Production in Rubanda District: A Case Study of Muko Sub-County. by Niwaha, Richard

“…More still, 14.6% of the farmers revealed that provision of information to potato farmers on improved potato technologies by extension workers reduce land degradation and improve potato production. …”
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Assessing The Effect of Single Parenting on Learners Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools of Kabale Municipality. by Ahumuza, Miriam

“…Other respondents mentioned death, divorce, and separation, the study results on the challenges fed by students of single parents on academic performance, the highest number of respondents mentioned parental understanding of children's feelings, the lowest number of respondents mentioned the ability to negotiate social situations and produce successful social mention and parents' knowledge of their children other respondents mentioned children's satisfaction with the way they are living their lives, risk of failing to get adequate educational provisions which hinder students' academic performance, and ability to manage their learning and succeed academically and the study results on effects of single parenting on students' academic performance, the highest number of respondents mentioned ess concentration in class, the lowest number of respondents mentioned late coming to school. other respondents mentioned a lack of adequate scholastic materials, isolation from friends which hinders the student's discussion, absenteeism from school, and stressful life which affects students' academic performance. …”
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Pupil Leadership and Discipline Maintenance Among Pupils’ in Primary Schools of Muko Sub-County Rubanda District. by Twegarukemu, Patrick

“…In addition, pupils' age and developmental differences, lack of understanding of consequences, home environment and background, inconsistency in applying disciplinary measures, limited resources and support in the school, lack of parental involvement, and negative influences from peers as challenges faced in discipline maintenance among pupils. Provision of clear and consistent rules, ensuring better classroom management, teachers and staff should act as positive role models for the pupils, ensuring parental involvement in the education process, incorporating social and emotional learning programs into the school curriculum to help pupils develop emotional intelligence and implementing anti-bullying programs to create a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils are the measures of discipline maintenance among pupils’ in the selected primary schools that were mentioned. …”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…Findings on challenges include; lack of capital, bilateral relationships, poor provision of incentives, lack of agricultural inputs, improper welfare scheme, and NGO involvement. …”
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Board of Governors’ roles and students’ academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kikagate Sub-County, Isingiro District. by Wilson Mukombe, Bagarukayo

“…The study concluded that board of governors has contributed in planning and management of the schools and this has provided a strategic framework within which the school board, the head teacher and staff can monitor, evaluate and improve the nature of the school’s curricular and other provision and the standards achieved by students making efficient use of all the school’s available resources. …”
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Information Communication Technology and Employees’ Performance: A case Study of Faculty of Science at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. by Mackline, Atuhaire

“…This had been reflected in the provision of essential ICT gadgets (Computers, modems, in all departmental offices in the Faculty of Science to all employees in different offices to ease their work. …”
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The Role of Faith Bases Organizations in Enhancement of the Social Welfare Among the Rural Poor Households in Nyamweru sub-county, Kabale district; A case Study of Caritas Kabale d... by Hategekimana, Donisian

“…FBOs have for a long time committedly made positive contributions towards provision of education, support in agriculture, skills, health to enhance social welfare but some people in rural areas still have low income, have poor health standards, have no food security, and have limited skills and lack employment due to low levels of education hence poor social welfare. …”
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Civil Society Organizations’ Advocacy Strategies and Performance of Local Governments: A Case Study of Kabale District. by Robert, Kakuru Byamugisha

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Learners' Perception of English Language Learning in Universal Secondary Schools in Kisoro District. by Ndagijimana, Ngenda

“…The study recommended that learners should be motivated by creating good learning environment. There should be provision of enough English instructional materials and teaching resources as this would create positive perception and enhance English learning. …”
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Use of key indicators to monitor sustainable development of rural areas by V. Shcherbak, L. Ganushchak-Yefimenko, O. Nifatova, N. Fastovets, G. Plysenko, L. Lutay, V. Tkachuk, O. Ptashchenko

“…The methodology of realization of sustainable development’s conceptual provisions was created. The advantages of using indicative assessment at the regional level were justified. …”
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Use of a specialized peptide-based enteral formula containing medium-chain triglycerides for enteral tube feeding in children with cerebral palsy and previous tube feeding intolera... by Aydan Kansu, Gunsel Kutluk, Gonul Caltepe, Cigdem Arikan, Nafiye Urganci, Gokhan Tumgor, Aysel Yuce, Ceyda Tuna Kirsaclioglu, Arzu Meltem Demir, Fatma Demirbas, Merve Usta, Sibel Yavuz, Duygu Demirtas Guner, Ersin Gumus, Buket Dalgic, Yasar Dogan, Nelgin Gerenli, Halil Kocamaz, Fulya Gulerman, Elif Sag, Aysugul Alptekin Sarioglu, Neslihan Eksi Bozbulut, Demet Teker Duztas, Hatice Altug Demirol, Coskun Celtik, Olcay Gungor, Kaan Demiroren, Aysen Uncuoglu Aydogan, Ozlem Bekem, Zeynep Arslan, Murat Cakir, Arzu Ekici, Nihal Uyar Aksu, Cigdem Ecevit, Simge Erdogan

“…Majority of parents were satisfied with the study formula.ConclusionOur findings revealed favorable efficacy and safety of using a specialized peptide-based formula containing MCT in provision of enteral tube feeding among children with CP in terms of improved anthropometrics, amelioration of gastrointestinal intolerance symptoms and normalization of bowel movements along with a high parental satisfaction.…”
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Temporal Analysis of the Incidence, Mortality and Disability-Adjusted Life Years of Benign Gallbladder and Biliary Diseases in High-Income Nations, 1990–2019 by Dominic W. Proctor, BMBS, MSc, Richard Goodall, BSc, MBChB, MRCS, FHEA, Kim Borsky, MBBS, MMRCS, Justin D. Salciccioli, MBBS, MA, Dominic C. Marshall, MBBS, MRCP, BSc, Kumaran Shanmugarajah, MD, PhD, Joseph Shalhoub, BSc, MBBS, FHEA, PhD, DIC, MEd, FFSTEd, FRCS, FEBVS

“…This study highlights the importance of ongoing clinical efforts to optimize treatment pathways for gallbladder and biliary diseases, particularly in the provision of emergency surgical services and efforts to address population risk factors.…”
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Study Protocol of the Korean EGFR Registry: A Multicenter Prospective and Retrospective Cohort Study in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer Patients With EGFR Mutation by Chang Dong Yeo, Dong Won Park, Seong Hoon Yoon, Eun Young Kim, Jeong Eun Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Chang‐Min Choi, In‐Jae Oh, Do Jin Kim, Jeong Seon Ryu, Jae Cheol Lee, Young‐Chul Kim, Tae Won Jang, Kye Young Lee, Seung Hun Jang, Seung Joon Kim, for the Korean EGFR Registry Investigators

“…ABSTRACT Introduction The provision of treatment for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)‐mutated nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients has increased in Korea. …”
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A Prospective Randomized Study for Comparison of Modified Proximal Femoral Plate with Dynamic Hip Screw System by Jitendra Wadhwani, Ramchander Siwach, Himanshu Bansal, Roop Singh, Pradeep Kamboj, Hemant More

“…The modification to the standard PFLCP design involves increasing the screw density for the trochanteric area, along with the provision of locking as well as compression screw slots. …”
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Place of death and healthcare utilisation at the end of life among individuals with mental and behavioural disorders as underlying cause of death: population-level multiple-registe... by Maja Magdalena Olsson, Christopher Holmberg, Cecilia Larsdotter, Stina Nyblom, Joakim Öhlén

“…Those with MBDs, particularly substance use disorders, face a high risk of premature death, highlighting gaps in healthcare and palliative care provision for these populations. …”
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Recommendations of the Russian Gastroenterological Association in Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Maev, A. S. Trukhmanov, T. L. Lapina, O. A. Storonova, O. V. Zayratyants, O. B. Dronova, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy, S. S. Pirogov, R. G. Sayfutdinov, Yu. P. Uspenskiy, A. A. Sheptulin, D. N. Andreev, D. E. Rumyantseva

“…Current recommendations of the Russian Gastroenterological Association are developed to acquaint medical practitioners with modern diagnostics, treatment and trends in rational drug therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).General provisions. Incidence rate of GERD in the Russian Federation varies from 11.3 to 23.6%. …”
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How and why a multifaceted intervention to improve adherence post-MI worked for some (and could work better for others): an outcome-driven qualitative process evaluation by Holly O Witteman, Laura Desveaux, Justin Presseau, Noah Michael Ivers, Marianne Saragosa, Kirstie Russell, Nicola McCleary, J-D Schwalm

“…As currently designed, the intervention failed to target these determinants for this subset of participants, resulting in partial engagement and poor adherence outcomes.Conclusion The intervention facilitated CR adherence through reinforcement, behavioural regulation, the provision of knowledge and social influence. To reach a broader and more diverse population, future iterations of the intervention should target aberrant beliefs about consequences, memory and decision-making and emotion.Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov registry; NCT02382731…”
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Identification of Health Needs in Ukrainian Refugees Seen in a Primary Care Facility in Tenerife, Spain by Willian-Jesús Martín-Dorta, Cristo-Manuel Marrero-González, Eva-Lourdes Díaz-Hernández, Pedro-Ruymán Brito-Brito, Domingo-Ángel Fernández-Gutiérrez, Oxana-Migalievna Rebryk-De Colichón, Ana-Isabel Martín-García, Estrella Pavés-Lorenzo, María-Candelaria Rodríguez-Santos, Juan-Francisco García-Cabrera, Janet Núnez-Marrero, Alfonso-Miguel García-Hernández

“…Conclusions: This study underscores the need for a tailored approach to refugee care, considering their unique circumstances and needs. Early provision of information about available healthcare services and protocols can facilitate access, manage expectations, and aid decision-making.…”
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