Relevant Information Research Articles

Значение ПЭТ, совмещенной с КТ, при диффузной В-крупноклеточной лимфоме: история вопроса, эволюция представлений и современные возможности метода (обзор литературы)

Combined positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is broadly used not only during initial staging of non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) but also during as well as after treatment. Due to an increasing body of accessible data on classical Hodgkin lymphoma revealing high significance of PET/CT, the amount of relevant information on NHL is also growing day by day. At the moment, there is a consensus that PET/CT results can be effectively used in prognostic risk stratification of patients with different NHL variants, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). However, a huge volume of information collected by now hinders a full insight because of clinical variability of DLBCL, different time-points and methods of evaluating PET/CT results. The present review focuses on the role of PET/CT in the diagnosis and assessment of response to DLBCL therapy.

Ontology-Based Data Observatory for Formal Knowledge Representation of UXO Using Advanced Semantic Web Technologies

As landmines and other unexploded ordnances (UXOs) present a great risk to civilians and infrastructure, humanitarian demining is an essential component of any post-conflict reconstruction. This paper introduces the Minefield Observatory, a novel web-based datastore service that semantically integrates diverse data in humanitarian demining to comprehensively and formally describe suspected minefields. Because of the high heterogeneity and isolation of the available minefield datasets, extracting relevant information to determine the optimal course of demining efforts is time-consuming, labor-intensive and requires highly specialized knowledge. Data consolidation and artificial intelligence techniques are used to convert unstructured data sources and store them in an ontology-based knowledge database that can be efficiently accessed through a Semantic Web application serving as the Minefield Observatory user interface. The MINEONT+ ontology was developed to integrate diverse mine scene information obtained through non-technical surveys and remote sensing, such as aerial and hyperspectral satellite imagery, indicators of mine presence and absence, contextual data, terrain analysis information, and battlefield reports. The Minefield Observatory uses the Microdata API to embed this dataset into dynamic HTML5 content, allowing seamless usage in a user-centric web tool. A use-case example was provided demonstrating the viability of the proposed approach.

Utility of non-invasive monitoring of exhaled carbon dioxide and perfusion index in adult patients in the emergency department

BackgroundSeveral noninvasive solutions are available for the assessment of patients at risk of deterioration. Capnography, in the form of end-tidal exhaled CO2 (ETCO2) and perfusion index (PI), could provide relevant information about patient prognosis. The aim of the present project was to determine the association of ETCO2 and PI with mortality of patients admitted to the emergency department (ED). MethodsMulticenter, prospective, cohort study of adult patients with acute disease who needed continuous monitoring in the ED. The study included two tertiary hospitals in Spain between October 2022 and June 2023. The primary outcome of the study was in-hospital mortality (all-cause). Demographics, vital signs, ETCO2 and PI were collected. ResultsA total of 687 patients were included in the study. The in-hospital mortality rate was 6.8%. The median age was 79 years (IQR: 69–86), and 63.3% were males. The median ETCO2 value was 30 mmHg (26–35) in survivors and 23 mmHg (16–30) in nonsurvivors (p = 0.001). For the PI, the medians were 4.7% (2.8–8.1) for survivors and 2.5% (0.98–4-4) for nonsurvivors (p < 0.001). The model that presented the best AUC was age (odds ratio (OR): 1.02 (1.00–1.05)), the respiratory rate (OR: 1.06 (1.02–1.11)), and the PI (OR: 0.83 (0.75–0.91)), with a result of 0.840 (95% CI: 0.795–0.886); the model with the respiratory rate (OR: 1.05 (1.01–1.10)), the PI (OR: 0.84 (0.76–0.93)), and the ETCO2 (no statistically significant OR), with an AUC of 0.838 (95% CI: 0.787–0.889). ConclusionsThe present study showed that the PI and respiratory rate are independently associated with in-hospital mortality. Both the PI and ETCO2 are predictive parameters with improved prognostic performance compared with that of standard vital signs.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AS A TOOL FOR ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS FOR THE GREEN RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE’S AGRIBUSINESS

Introduction. Global trends in the decarbonization of production and the development of the green economy prove that the principles of sustainable development have become a key reference point for making management decisions. Ukrainian agribusiness suffered huge losses due to military actions, so significant funds are needed for its reconstruction. To attract foreign investments, agricultural enterprises must prove their commitment to sustainable development goals by disclosing relevant information in the reporting. Purpose. The article aims to substantiate the practicality of preparing and publishing the Report on Sustainable Development as a tool for attracting investments for the green reconstruction of Ukraine's agricultural sector and to reveal its information content. Methods. The paper uses an abstract-logical method to substantiate the benefits of reporting on sustainable development by agricultural enterprises. Based on the application of methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, and logical generalization, the content (indicators) of the Report on Sustainable Development and Investments was revealed. Using the analogy method made it possible to strengthen the justification of the importance of sustainability reporting in Ukraine based on the EU countries' experience and the agribusiness need for foreign investments. Results. The paper systematizes the indicators of the Report on Sustainable Development and Investments in the agricultural sector and reveals some aspects of the normative regulation of sustainability reporting. An analysis of the factors of agricultural production was carried out, the disclosure of which in the Report on Sustainable Development will increase the agricultural enterprise's investment attractiveness and testify to its desire to be more open (accountable) to society. Conclusion. Sustainability reporting can be a tool for an agribusiness to better understand its impact on the environment and risks and manage them more effectively, successfully use new opportunities and solve specific challenges to become a leader in sustainable development. The Report on Sustainable Development and Investments in the agricultural sector ensures greater transparency of the enterprise's activities. It demonstrates to interested parties and the public its commitment to the principles of sustainable development, which increases the chances of successfully attracting external financing – foreign investments.

Risk Response Planning and Project Implementation Among Faith-Based Construction Projects in The Diocese of Ngong

Projects are marred with various challenges and uncertainties from the onset of their inception to implementation and completion phases. These uncertainties if not mitigated properly affect subsequent delivery of project objectives thereby causing delays, cost overruns and sometimes may lead to project failures. Therefore, risk response planning are major features in project management that project managers, project teams and related stakeholders must effectively employ to deal with the risks and uncertainties that may interfere with the projects in order to realize the project success. This study therefore sought to analyze the effect of risk response planning on project implementation among faith-based organizations in Kenya. The study focused on the projects in the Catholic Diocese of Ngong. Contingency theories informed the foundation upon which the study variables were reviewed to establish their relationships. The study adopted a descriptive case design to analyze how risk management practices affect the implementation of projects in Catholic Diocese of Ngong. The target population involved 240 members that were drawn from the PPC and PEC. The sample size was 72 members whom were selected by simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques to give each member in the population a chance of selection and ensure that only those with relevant information are involved in the study. A structured questionnaire aided in gathering primary data for the study. The questionnaires were issued to the respondents through a drop and pick method and data collected were analyzed with the help of statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 23. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive analysis while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis and data presented in frequency tables, pie charts and graphs. The study found a strong significant positive relationship between risk response planning and project implementation.. The study recommended that organizations should formulate and put in place elaborate risk response plans to enable them succeed in their project implementation. The researcher further recommends for more studies to be conducted on risk response plans other than the ones the study concentrated as they only accounted for 57.8%.

Stroke rehabilitation in low resource countries: time to provide an organised service

Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in lowand middle-income countries (LMICs). The proven efficacy for rehabilitation interventions in improving stroke outcomes in LMICs supports the need to strengthen the rehabilitation workforce. Low-cost physical rehabilitation interventions requiring minimal resources, self-rehabilitation, tele-rehabilitation and involvement of family and other carers can be a solution and improve functional outcomes.&#x0D; Method: A literature search using the terms Stroke and Rehabilitation were carried out by the Chief Librarian at St. Richard’s Hospital, the University Hospital Sussex. Four databases, namely Ovid Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and Ebsco CINAHL, were searched using appropriate subject headings and free text terms such as stroke and rehabilitation . We used free text terms to look for concepts synonymous with rehabilitation in LMICs. We did not search for individual countries or continents/sub-continents.&#x0D; Results: Relevant results from 2015 to current were included. Twenty articles were finally chosen which included the most relevant and useful information for the purpose of this article.&#x0D; Conclusion: Populations in LMICs are exposed to health systems which do not include rehabilitation services. In addition, there are personal barriers to accessing quality stroke rehabilitation that could improve stroke survival and functional outcomes. Although there have been some improvements in the development of stroke rehabilitation in some LMICs, further investment is required to ensure that LMICs continue to receive the best quality rehabilitation services. There are measures that can be put in place to reduce these deficiencies. Collaboration between LMICs and developed countries has been growing but this needs to be extended, especially in training doctors in Rehabilitation Medicine and upskilling therapists. The World Health Organisation Rehabilitation 2030 is an action plan to scale up rehabilitation so that countries, especially LMICs, can be better prepared to address the evolving rehabilitation needs of populations by 2030.

Association Between Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Metastatic Breast Cancer—A Mapping Review

Aim: The authors of the present study speculate that metastasis of breast cancer cells to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) region mimics classical signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The aim of this mapping review was to investigate the association between metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and TMD. Materials and Methods: The focused question was, “Is there an association between MBC and TMD?” Indexed databases (PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, OVID, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) were electronically searched up to and including March 2022. These databases were searched using different combinations of the following keywords: cancer, carcinoma, temporomandibular disorders, temporomandibular joint, disc displacement disorder, nociception, and tumor. Original clinical studies that meet the inclusion criteria were included. The risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for case reports. The structure of this current evidence-based review was tailored to primarily condense the relevant information. Results: Fifteen case reports were selected after screening the retrieved records from the electronic search. Fifteen out of 16 patients were women aged between 32 and 78 years. All patients were diagnosed with MBC, and most presented with adenocarcinoma. The symptoms identified in patients with TMD included: (a) preauricular pain; (b) preauricular swelling; (c) limited mouth opening; and (d) malocclusion. Fourteen of the included studies had a low RoB, while one had a moderate RoB. Conclusion: Based on the currently available evidence, a direct association between TMD and MBC or vice versa cannot be established. Routine visits to medical and oro-dental healthcare providers can contribute toward early diagnosis and management of TMD and MBC.

Identification of pen shells (Bivalvia: Ostreida: Pinnidae) collected off northern Iloilo, Philippines using their morphological characters

This study describes morphological characteristics of pen shells collected along the coast of northern Iloilo, Philippines. A total of 380 pen shell individuals with intact shells and their adductor muscles were carefully examined and measured. Eleven species were studied, namely: Atrina pectinata (Linnaeus, 1767), Atrina inflata (Dillwyn, 1817), Atrina vexillum (Born, 1778), Atrina seminuda (Lamarck, 1819), Atrina rigida ([Lightfoot], 1786), Pinna bicolor Gmelin, 1791, Pinna atropurpurea Sowerby, 1825, Pinna deltodes Menke, 1843, Pinna muricata Linnaeus, 1758, Pinna incurva Gmelin, 1791, and Pinna nobilis Linnaeus, 1758. The species were identified based on the nine characteristics of the valve for the genus Pinna and eight for the genus Atrina. These characteristics were then correlated with their adductor muscles’ morphology. Analysis of variance revealed that the three most dominant species investigated under genus Atrina, namely Atrina pectinata, Atrina inflata, and Atrina vexillum, were found to be significantly different in the eight characters of the valve (P &amp;lt; 0.05). Moreover, three representative Pinna species, Pinna bicolor, Pinna atropurpurea, and Pinna deltodes, were significantly (P &amp;lt; 0.05) different based on shell width, dorsal posterior shell margin, sulcus width, and dorsal posterior margin to dorsal nacreous margin. The observed high correlation (P &amp;lt; 0.05) between adductor muscle properties and different shell length characteristics for five dominant species can be used as a predictor of growth and suggests that the increase in the size of adductor muscle correlates to the increase in the size of the mentioned shell characteristics. No previous study of this kind was conducted in the Philippines. This work provides relevant information for related biological research on other pen shell species and for the management of pen shell resources in northern Iloilo and, possibly, other regions in the world.

Inclusion policies in the state universities on the state of Paraná: UNIOESTE in focus

The presente article aims to investigate educational policies, programs ans institutional practices, related to the inclusion of disabled people in State Public Universities in the State of Paraná, more specifically, at Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE). Based on a qualitative approach, with bibliographic and documentary research regarding educational policies related to inclusion in Higher Education. Regarding to presentation and data analysis, A systematic search was released in electronic data published on the Universities’ websites, with emphasis on the following aspects: existence of a center or program of care for disabled people, and accessibility to relevant information about them. It is concluded that the seven State Universities of Paraná have specialized programs for disabled students. UNIOESTE has the Institutional Program of Actions Related to People with Special Needs (PEE), a program that has been consolidated for 26 years and that it releases several actions that involve assistance for disabled students, such as a teacher of specialized educational services and/or a professional translator and interpreter of Libras; publication of research on inclusion and special education; participation of the external community; Events; teacher training activities. Although there is legal support that guarantees the elimination of barriers to the admission of people with disabilities in the State Universities of Paraná addressed, the need for support to ensure the permanence of these students in Higher Education is still remarkable.

Некоторые проблемы перевода политического анекдота (на материале немецкого языка)

The aim of the research is to identify potential problems in translating political German jokes into Russian. The research is based on jokes about the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany extracted from a printed collection and relevant German thematic Internet sites. The scientific novelty of the research lies in substantiating a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to the problems of translation (understanding) of a political joke, in which attention should be focused not only on interlingual, but also on intercultural differences between the two societies. The research conducted allows us to confirm that the structure of a (political) joke in German and Russian societies is similar. Translation problems usually arise due to insufficient linguistic competence, as well as to the lack of cultural background in conveying historical, political, cultural realia, which contain implicit cultural subcontext. To understand the latter, one should possess cultural knowledge close to that of a native speaker. So, to perceive a comic effect of a joke, a foreign recipient should first study culturally relevant information or it should be explained to them.

Wastewater surveillance of enteric viruses in eastern Argentina: High rates of detection and first report of NoV GI.5 and GII.20

Individuals infected with enteric viruses excrete them in their feces for an extended period, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic. This characteristic, combined with the capability of these viruses to persist in the environment, forms the core of our research. The objective of our study was to investigate the presence of viruses associated with diarrhea and hepatitis: Hepatitis A virus (HAV), Hepatitis E virus (HEV), Norovirus GI (NoV GI), Norovirus GII (NoV GII), and Rotavirus (RV) by RT-real time PCR, in untreated wastewater samples (n=100) collected in the period July 2020 to August 2021 from two low-income neighborhoods in the district of La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Globally, the percentage of positive samples was 25 % for HEV, 27 % for RV, 14 % for NoV GII, 1 % for NoV GI, and no detectable samples were found for HAV. HEV, RV, and NoV GII were detected in most of the studied months, with the highest detection rates of RV and NoV GII during the winter season. Regarding RV positive samples, the gene encoding the VP8* protein of three samples was sequenced and phylogenetic analysis revealed that the detected strains belonged to genotypes P[8] and P[3]. Additionally, four NoV strains were also genetically characterized by amplifying a fragment corresponding to the ORF-1/ORF-2 junction region. The identified strains were NoV GI.5, NoV GII.4, NoV GII.17 and NoV GII.20. Our results provide relevant information and serve as scientific evidence of the importance of considering wastewater analysis as a feasible strategy to determine the circulation of enteric viruses in the population, with the further benefit of predicting emerging strains. Moreover, this study represents the first report of the circulation of NoV GII.20 and GI.5 genotypes in our country.

How can a task-based project enhance students’ transferable skills? An investigation

ABSTRACT Background In a time of rapid technological change, there is a need to provide students with relevant learning opportunities to support the development of their transferable skills. Purpose Set in a higher education context in Taiwan, this study sought to investigate how students perceived their engagement with a task-based, multimedia project within an English as a foreign language (EFL) course. Method Participants were 73 third-year undergraduate university students who were engaged in an 18-week task-based video-making project as part of the EFL course. Data, which were analysed qualitatively, included students’ reflective essays and post-course transcribed interviews with 15 of the students. Findings Overall, the students felt that participating in the task-based project had enhanced their literacy competencies through the process of gathering relevant information; supported their learning motivation and engagement as they sought to discover the necessary resources to generate their videos; and fostered their awareness of how they could apply the knowledge and skills they developed in the course to new contexts. Conclusions Task-based, digital projects can provide one way of helping students to develop transferable skills. As technology continues to evolve, this study highlights the need to consider more fully, in the context of tertiary education, how best to support students to acquire and hone the competencies that they will require in employment.

Distributed asynchronous measurement system fusion estimation based on inverse covariance intersection algorithm

For state estimation of multi-source asynchronous measurement systems with measurement missing phenomena, this paper proposes a distributed sequential inverse covariance intersection (DSICI) fusion algorithm based on conditional Kalman filtering method. It is mainly divided into synchronized state space module, local filtering module and fusion estimation module. The missing measurements occurring in the system are modelled and described by a set of random variables obeying a Bernoulli distribution. The synchronized state space module uses a state iteration method to synchronize the asynchronous measurement system at the moment of measurement update and it ensures the integrity of the measurement information. The local filtering module uses a conditional Kalman filtering algorithm for filter estimation. The reliability of the local filtering results is guaranteed because the local estimator designs a method to interact information with the domain sensors. The fusion estimation module designs a DSICI fusion algorithm with higher accuracy and satisfying consistency, which fuses the filtering results provided by each sensor when the relevant information between multiple sensors is unknown. Simulation examples demonstrate the excellent performance of the proposed algorithm, with a 33% improvement in accuracy over existing algorithms and an iteration time of less than 3 ms.

Thrown in at the deep end: a qualitative study with physicians on the purpose and challenges of discharge interviews

ABSTRACT Objectives Against the backdrop of poor discharge communication in hospitals, this study explores the purpose of discharge interviews from the physicians’ perspective and the challenges they are confronted with. Discharge interviews are legally required in Germany as part of the discharge management. Led by the ward physician, the discharge interview should summarize relevant information about the hospital stay, medication, lifestyle interventions and follow-up treatment. Methods Semi-structured interviews with n = 12 physicians were conducted at Heidelberg University Hospital between February and April 2020. Qualitative content analysis was carried out using MAXQDA. Results Physicians reported gaining information, providing information, and answering open-ended questions as the purpose of the discharge interview. Challenges in conducting discharge interviews were related to finding a common language, patient-related challenges, conditions of everyday ward life, and lack of training. Physicians reported receiving no explicit training on discharge interviews. While professional experience seems to mitigate the lack of training, some physicians expressed a prevailing sense of insecurity. Conclusion The lack of preparation for discharge interviews in medical school makes it particularly challenging for physicians to translate their theoretical knowledge into patient-centered discharge communication. Medical training on discharge interviews should be expanded in terms of theoretical input on the ideal content, its purpose and potential (e.g. in reducing readmissions), as well as practical exercises.

Analysing environmental opinion using highly customisable visualisation tools to understand citizens’ attitudes and barriers

Knowledge of public opinion is key to understanding citizens' attitudes towards environmental policies. However, large polls and surveys generate complex datasets from which it is not always easy to draw conclusions. In addition, tailor-made solutions for analysing public opinion face the challenge of handling too many layers of information, which can easily lead to an overwhelming user experience and impair decision-making. Service design methodologies can support the design of ad hoc visualisation tools focused on user needs. We present Op-e-nion, a case study of a visualisation tool for the analysis of public opinion regarding environmental issues, aimed at administrations and public institutions. The involvement of experts from different fields allowed for the identification of the main metrics necessary to target the least engaged socio-demographic groups as well as the barriers that limited their environmental actions. Experts also highlighted useful aspects of the design process and the final prototype to help them define more effective campaigns and policies to address social challenges and promote citizen action. An innovative step was introduced in the methodology by involving non-state actors in the evaluation of the tool, ensuring problem detection and enhancing the sustainability of the final product. Important aspects for the visualisation of multi-categorical data included simplifying the interaction with the tool while prioritising relevant information, and using highly customizable visualisations to answer specific user requirements and changing needs (i.e. analytical vs. managerial tasks). Improved visualisations of public opinion data will, in turn, better support the development of policies shaped by citizens’ concerns.

Routine Kidney Graft Ultrasound After Elective Ureteric Stent Removal: Does it Help?

Transplantation (KTx) is considered to be the best renal replacement therapy, and improving its outcomes remains a primary challenge. KTx ureteral stenting has been used to prevent urological complications, but there is no consensus on the timing of stent removal, and literature regarding routine ultrasonography after ureteric stent removal (RUSUS) to detect complications is lacking. Point-of-care ultrasound has been gaining drive in the medical community in recent years, including nephrologists. We aimed to define the incidence of urological complications diagnosed with RUSUS, if those findings changed patient's management and ultrasound utility. Contrary to previously published data, in our cohort RUSUS allowed a timely diagnosis and early treatment of urological complications, a key factor for successful transplantation. KTx point-of-care ultrasound is a cost-effective and reproducible test that provides relevant information to guide clinical decisions, seeming most efficient when performed approximately 2 weeks post ureteral stent removal. Interventional nephrologists can promptly perform these examinations, reducing waiting times and improving graft and patient's survival.

Molecular Targets of Valeric Acid: A Bioactive Natural Product for Endocrine, Metabolic, and Immunological Disorders.

Postbiotics produced by gut microbiota have exhibited diverse pharmacological activities. Valeric acid, a postbiotic material produced by gut microbiota and some plant species like valerian, has been explored to have diverse pharmacological activities. This narrative review aims to summarise the beneficial role of valeric acid for different health conditions along with its underlying mechanism. In order to get ample scientific evidence, various databases like Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and Google were exhaustively explored to collect relevant information. Collected data were arranged and analyzed to reach meaningful a conclusion regarding the bioactivity profiling of valeric acid, its mechanism, and future prospects. Valeric acid belongs to short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) compounds like acetate, propionate, butyrate, pentanoic (valeric) acid, and hexanoic (caproic) acid. Valeric acid has been identified as one of the potent histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors. In different preclinical in -vitro and in-vivo studies, valeric acid has been found to have anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activity and affects molecular pathways of different diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and epilepsy. These findings highlight the role of valeric acid as a potential novel therapeutic agent for endocrine, metabolic and immunity-related health conditions, and it must be tested under clinical conditions to develop as a promising drug.

Temperature prediction for wire rod pickling plant management

The prediction of the temperature in the different tanks of a mixed acid pickling line of wire rod coils is described in this paper. The goal is to develop a robust model-based prediction tool that allows prospective development of pickling bath states and adjustments in the management of a pickling line. The temperature of the pickling bath is a critical variable for the efficiency of the pickling process. Excessive temperatures can have an unfavorable effect on the pickling results and can complicate the decontamination of the exhaust gases. Root mean square error values lower than 0.2∘\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$^{\\circ }$$\\end{document}C were obtained when treating martensitic and ferritic steels, which are precisely the most problematic types of steel in the control of pickling temperature. The model software was installed on a computer for online operation at the pickling plant. Relevant information is predicted and transmitted such as the temperature pickling bath trend with the sequence of the wire coils to be treated. Plant personnel are able to change this sequence or modify pickling retention times based on this information. The economic benefits come mainly from better use of the production line, reducing coil waiting times.Graphical abstract

The Effects of Different Motor Teaching Strategies on Learning a Complex Motor Task.

During the learning of a new sensorimotor task, individuals are usually provided with instructional stimuli and relevant information about the target task. The inclusion of haptic devices in the study of this kind of learning has greatly helped in the understanding of how an individual can improve or acquire new skills. However, the way in which the information and stimuli are delivered has not been extensively explored. We have designed a challenging task with nonintuitive visuomotor perturbation that allows us to apply and compare different motor strategies to study the teaching process and to avoid the interference of previous knowledge present in the naïve subjects. Three subject groups participated in our experiment, where the learning by repetition without assistance, learning by repetition with assistance, and task Segmentation Learning techniques were performed with a haptic robot. Our results show that all the groups were able to successfully complete the task and that the subjects' performance during training and evaluation was not affected by modifying the teaching strategy. Nevertheless, our results indicate that the presented task design is useful for the study of sensorimotor teaching and that the presented metrics are suitable for exploring the evolution of the accuracy and precision during learning.

Monitoring and Organizational Performance in Private Higher Academic Institutions in Greater Bushenyi Districts in Western Uganda

The rational study assessed the effect of Monitoring on Organizational Performance in Private Higher Academic Institutions in Greater Bushenyi Districts in Western Uganda. The survey study engaged a correlational and descriptive research design with a quantitative standpoint. A sample of 380 contributors were carefully selected from 1053 persons using a table developed by Morgan &amp; Kreijcie (1970). Data was gathered by means of questionnaires to constitute an opinion survey. The researcher gathered evidence from the field using simple random sampling and stratified random sampling strategies. Data was evaluated using Descriptive statistics such as Means, Standard Deviation and Inferential Statistics such as Pearson linear correlation coefficient (PLCC) for quantitative data. The study results came up with a noteworthy relationship between monitoring and organizational Performance in Greater Bushenyi Districts in Western Uganda. The research venture concluded that Monitoring helps to identify implementation challenges that may be hindering the achievement of the intended outcomes. This information can be used to develop strategies to address these challenges and improve program or project implementation. From the research findings, the researchers recommended that private higher academic institutional managers should augment on the budget of Monitoring because it enhances accountability by ensuring that program or project implementation is transparent and that progress towards achieving goals and objectives can regularly be reported and reviewed. Academic private institutional managers should keep organizing periodically seminars and workshops to sensitize institutional stakeholders on the importance of monitoring in educational organizations. This can help provide relevant information for making informed decisions for development.