Farmers’ willingness to pay for weather and climate information services in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review with meta-analysis
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Mori W. Gouroubera, Alcade C. Segnon, Franck B.N. Tonle
Access to Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) is critical for strengthening farmers’ resilience to climate risks. Yet, understanding farmers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for …
Circular economy transition barriers in the construction and demolition sector
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Majed Alzara, Ahmed Abd Elnasser, Mohammed Abdelshakor
This study evaluates the readiness of Egypt's construction sector to integrate Circular Economy (CE) principles by identifying and analyzing the main barriers to effective Construction …
Socio-structural determinants of burn injuries in Africa: The role of social inequality, informal housing, and access to clean cooking energy technology
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Paul Terhemba Iorember, Ashley van Niekerk
In many African countries, burn injuries often lead to chronic disability, psychological trauma and socio-economic hardship. These consequences have a long-term impact on people's well-being …
Skilled birth attendance and its associated factors in Chad and Nigeria: A multilevel analysis of DHS data
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Wubshet Debebe Negash, Henok Dessie Wubneh
In the year 2020, Worldwide, 211 maternal deaths occurred per 100,000 livebirths. In particular, Chad and Nigeria report extremely high (>1000) maternal mortality. Despite this, …
Phase evolution and property development in kaolin ceramics based on soda lime silica and granite sludge wastes
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S.E. Abo Sawan, Reham M. Khattab, M. Mubarak Ali
Soda lime silica (SLS) glass waste and granite sludge (GS) waste have been studied as eco-friendly raw materials in ceramic production. Different percentages of SLS …
Analysis of spectral signatures and vegetation indices to assess the response of faba bean plants to varying zinc levels under sandy soil conditions
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Ghada A. Khdery, Ibrahim M. El–Metwally, Mohamed S. Shokr
Introduction Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a major limiting factor for crop productivity, particularly in sandy soils where nutrient retention and bioavailability are poor. The field …
Controversies about refrigeration of dental adhesives: a review
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Omar Abd El-Maksoud, Hamdi H. Hamama, Ramy Ahmed Wafaie
INTRODUCTION: The refrigeration of dental adhesives is a routine practice, often adopted without thorough understanding or consideration of its scientific basis and potential clinical consequences. …
Synthesis, SAR, and in silico studies of new benzochromene derivatives as insecticidal agents against Culex pipiens L. larvae and adults
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Hossam Ghonim, Wael S. I. Abou‐Elmagd, E. M. Khalil
Mosquito control is a favorable strategy to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. There are various approaches for the management of potentially dreadful mosquito populations such as larvicides …
Key factors for the current state of occupational safety, health, and environment management in the cement manufacturing industry
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Jeffy Briton Ssemuddu, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, John Baptist Kirabira
Abstract Despite the inherently high-risk nature of cement manufacturing, the performance of Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) remains suboptimal, particularly in developing countries. This …
Nicorandil attenuates thioacetamide induced liver fibrosis via AMPK, SIRT1 and HIF1α mediated cellular energy homeostasis
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Magy R. Kozman, Mohamed G. Ewees, Yasmin M. Ahmed
Liver fibrosis, marked by excessive extracellular matrix deposition and chronic inflammation, is a significant health concern that can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure. Current …
Global evidence on nature-positive agricultural practices and their socio-economic and ecological impacts: a systematic review
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Joseph Amoah, Gregory Ngmensoa, Reginald Adjetey Annan
Background Nature Positive Food Production (NPFP) is an emerging framework for linking agricultural productivity with the regeneration of ecosystems. It works toward the restoration of …
Effects of neuromuscular versus plyometric training on physical fitness and mental well-being in male pubertal soccer players
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Achraf Hammami, Abdelkader Mahmoudi, Walid Selmi
Neuromuscular training (NMT) and plyometric training (PT) are commonly used during long-term athlete development, yet their relative effects on physical fitness and mental well-being are …
Awareness, knowledge, and beliefs about Human Papillomavirus and its vaccine among Egyptian medical students: A cross-sectional national study
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Muhammad Elmanzlawey, Mohamed Terra, Mohamed Baklola
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of preventable cancers, including cervical, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, …
Aloe Vera alleviates glyphosate-based herbicide hepatotoxicity in rats via anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions
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Nashwa Hamad, A. A. Sharkawy, Nagwa I. Sheraiba
Introduction Glyphosate-Based Herbicide (GBHs) are widely used worldwide, this study investigated the ameliorative effect of Aloe Vera against GBHs hepatic toxicity in rats via anti-inflammatory …
Data science without borders: bridging the divide in data science capacity across African health institutions
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Agnes Kiragga, Samuel Iddi, Abel W. Walekhwa
Background: Effective public health data science in Africa requires a comprehensive understanding of institutional capabilities across multiple dimensions. This study conducted a multidimensional assessment of …
Seed biopriming with Bacillus nematocida enhances drought tolerance in maize via regulation of stress-responsive genes
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Nermin G. Mohamed, Nermin G. Mohamed, A. M. Mokhtar
Maize (Zea mays L.), a globally important cereal, is highly vulnerable to climate-induced drought stress. This study evaluated seed biopriming with Bacillus nematocida as a …
Alzheimer disease predicting from clinical and MRI data using DeepALZNET dual pathway framework
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Saddam Bekhet, Nagwa Eid Sobhy Saad, Sara Farag
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a significant neurological condition characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration, with prevalence rising exponentially with age. Currently, there is no effective cure, …
Multifaceted assessment of modifying and rejuvenating asphalt binders with recycled waste plastic and engine oil
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Aya A. El-Sherbeni, Alaa R. Gabr, Sherif M. El-Badawy
This study tackles the environmental challenges associated with the growing accumulation of waste plastic (WP), specifically recycled low-density polyethylene (R-LDPE), by examining its impact on …
Numerical analysis and optimization of continuous texture geometries in thermo-hydrodynamic journal bearings
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Omar A. Keshk, Hassan Elgamal, Ossama Mokhiamar
Journal bearings play a critical role in many engineering systems, where their performance directly affects operational efficiency and reliability. This study investigates the effect of …
Article processing charges and health research output in low-income countries: funding cuts, implications for health policy and system management
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Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi, Chidera Gabriel Obi
Article processing charges (APCs) pose a material barrier to the dissemination of health research from low income countries where recent funding cuts compound limited domestic …