The cascade of hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in urban-poor communities in Accra, Ghana: a population-based household survey
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Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Leonard Baatiema, Irene Akwo Kretchy
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases and poses a significant health challenge in low- and middle-income …
Health risk assessment of Sudan dyes, toxic elements, and pesticide residues in Egyptian spices
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Mahmoud M. Ghuniem, Hoda M. Refai, Khaled Rabie
Sudan dyes, toxic elements, and pesticide residues in spices pose potential health risks through long-term exposure, emphasizing the need for regular monitoring. This study evaluated …
Modelling, analysis, and stability assessment of wind turbine generator connected to a low inertia AC-DC microgrid with frequency support capability
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Islam A. Zenhom, Mostafa I. Marei, Ahmed M. I. Mohamed
Recently, the integration of renewable energy sources and the development of hybrid AC-DC grids have become increasingly noticeable. Such modern power systems with high penetration …
Clinical applications and perceptions of bioceramics in endodontics: a cross-sectional survey
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Kawther Belhaj Salah, Dorra Samet, Hanen Boukhris
Background: Bioceramic materials have emerged as a significant advancement in endodontics, offering excellent biocompatibility, sealing ability, and bioactivity.Their use has expanded in recent years, particularly …
Fertile high-K magmatism and hydrothermal alteration zone associated with porphyry copper mineralization in Samra area, SE Sinai, Egypt
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El‐Sayed Saber, Mohamed A. Abd El‐Wahed, Ahmed El Sheikh
This study combines remote sensing and geochemical data to evaluate the porphyry copper mineralization in the Samra region of southeastern Sinai, Egypt. The Wadi Samra …
Unravelling Egyptian blue Lily (Nymphaea nouchali) organs’ metabolome via UHPLC/PDA/ESI-QTOF-MS and in relation to their antioxidant and anti-cholinesterase effects
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Inas Y. Younis, Ahmed F. Essa, Samah A. El-Newary
Abstract Nymphaea nouchali is a prevalent water lily well recognized for its dietary and traditional medicinal purposes, attributed to its diverse phytochemical composition. This study …
Contribution of women’s preference to the overuse of caesarean sections: A propensity score matching analysis based on a multi-country cross-sectional survey, as part of the QUALI-DEC project
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Camille Etcheverry, Ana Pilar Betrán, Marion Ravit
INTRODUCTION: Maternal request for caesarean section has often been cited to justify the increasing caesarean section rates worldwide. However, we lack evidence on the impact …
ANOVA and design expert model for discoloring of azo benzene derivative dye used mesoporous aluminum silicon oxide nanoparticles
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Yara M. Adly, Magdi E. A. Zaki, Omar A. Fouad
Abstract Modeling using statistical methods as ANOVA and design expert help in predicting, improving, and perfecting a system’s behavior by integration between all experimental data …
Empirically calibrated simulations reveal the limits of phenotypic clustering algorithms for biodiversity assessment in data-scarce crops
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Abdel Kader Naino Jika
Clustering algorithms are widely used for phenotypic characterization and germplasm management, particularly in data-scarce crops such as neglected and underutilized species (NUS) that lack genomic …
Safety and potential efficacy of DM199, a tissue kallikrein-1 analogue, for treating pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction: study protocol for a South African, hospital-based phase I/II open-label trial
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Catherine Cluver, Jacquline Thake, Tasleem Hassim
INTRODUCTION: Pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction are leading causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality. A therapy that enhances maternal vascular function and promotes vasodilation to …
Prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in northern Uganda: Implications for public health interventions
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John Paul Byagamy, Robert Opiro, Harriet Angwech
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections remain major public health concerns in Uganda, particularly among school-aged children, where they contribute to anemia, malnutrition, and poor …
Comparative Analysis of Learning Style Models for E-Learning: Validating the Felder-Silverman Framework Using Behavioral Data
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Kamal Najem, Yassine Zaoui Seghroucheni, Soumia Ziti
Personalization in online education requires sufficient modeling of learners’ preference and engagement behavior. As much as the theories of learning styles have been used to …
Heterogeneous production constraints and postharvest losses in onion farming: evidence from Northwest Ethiopia
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Yebirzaf Yeshiwas, Esubalew Tadele, Enyew Adgo
Introduction Onion ( Allium cepa L.) production in Ethiopia is highly seasonal, while consumption remains year-round, creating critical mismatches between supply and demand. The crop’s …
Sequencing effects of balance and change of direction training on physical fitness in young male and highly trained soccer players
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Lobna Aliani, Raouf Hammami, Andrew Sortwell
The capacity to quickly change directions is a critical success factor in soccer. Accordingly, change-of-direction training (CODT) should be part of soccer training. Whether there …
Screening for sexual violence against children in humanitarian settings: a feasibility study of a para-social worker-led intervention in Uganda
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Abir Nur, Gloria Seruwagi, George Odwe
Abstract Background Sexual violence against children (SVAC) is an acknowledged concern in humanitarian settings; yet, effective, tested interventions to support disclosure and access to care …
NMR- and MS-based multiplex approach for comparative metabolome profiling of Curcuma caesia versus curcuma longa rhizomes and in relation to in vitro biological effects
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Radwa H. El‐Akad, Tarik A. Mohamed, Alexandru Nicolescu
The study presents the first integrated comparative metabolomics approach of Curcuma caesia known as blue curcuma, that is relatively less explored, compared with the well-known …
Omega-3 fatty acids modulate acetamiprid and emamectin benzoate-induced testicular toxicity in rats by modulating Nrf2/NFkB pathway and apoptotic signaling
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Fatma M. El‐Demerdash, Mohamed Yousef Fayed, Ehab Moustafa Tousson
Pesticides are well-known harmful substances that cause oxidative stress and testicular dysfunction in both humans and animals, whereas omega-3 fatty acids (ω3FAs) have been demonstrated …
From detection to action—a proposed workflow to ensure first reports of alien species from molecular analyses are acted upon
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Laura Fernández Winzer, Katelyn T. Faulkner, Trudy Paap
Gaps between detection and action often hinder timely biosecurity responses. For example, the polyphagous shot hole borer ( Euwallacea fornicatus ) was first recorded in …
Impact of replacing fat with pearl millet fibers on the bioactivity and quality of beef burger
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Mohamed E. Salem, Samar M. Aref, Mohamed Y. Abouelwafa
Abstract This study focused on developing a low-fat beef burger by replacing added beef fat with pearl millet bran. The control sample (T1) consisted of …
Do rates matter? Validation of insect frass fertilizer rates in a vegetable intensified push-pull technology for optimal sustainable production
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Priscilla Mwikali Kimuli, Dennis Beesigamukama, Judy Wambua
Push–pull system intensification with vegetables (VIPPT) has contributed significantly in maintaining good control of lepidopteran pests and parasitic weeds with additional food and nutritional security …