Morpho-physiological parameters, nutritional status and water use efficiency of Zebda mango in relation to biochar and hydrogel application under semi-arid region
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A. E. A. Shaban, Hassan Moawad, M. M. M. A. El-Migeed
Abstract Irrigation water conservation techniques are an effective tool for maximizing irrigation water utilization, especially in coarse sandy soils under semi-arid conditions. Therefore, the objective …
Trust and Mistrust in Traditional and Modrn Ophthalmic Treatments: A Qualitative Study Among Somali Patients
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Mohamed Saat Ismail, Abdikarim Ahmed Warsame, Zakaria Omar Sheck
Coordinated kinetics of humoral, T-cell, and cytokine responses to SARS-COV-2 in West African healthcare workers: a multicenter longitudinal study in university hospitals of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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Amah Patricia Victorine Goran-Kouacou, Oppong Richard Yéboah, Y.J. Seri
Background Healthcare workers in resource-limited settings are frequently exposed to SARS-CoV-2, often with incomplete vaccine coverage. Yet, their adaptive immune responses remain poorly characterized in …
Transthoracic management of liver dome hydatid cyst: a single-center experience in a North African country
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Laila Jedidi, Senda Ben Lahouel, Yosr Ben Attig
Background: Liver dome hydatid cyst (LDC) presents a challenge for the surgeon and may be difficult to access through conventional laparotomy. Therefore, thoracic approach can …
Assessing the performance of TRX and DUF148 antigens for detection of prepatent Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) infection in dogs
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Hassan Hakimi, Pabasara Weerarathne, Mobina Saleh
Introduction Guinea worm (GW) is a nematode that causes a neglected tropical disease that is targeted for eradication. GW emergence in animals, particularly dogs, has …
Editorial: Antimicrobial resistance response perspectives in Africa
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Sylvia Opanga, Abiodun Egwuenu
Data on AMR is key in informing strategies to combat AMR. Although projections have been made about the impact of AMR on Africa by 2050, …
Water Quality Indices and Impact of Land Use/Land Cover Changes on Freshwater System in Ibadan North-West, Nigeria Using Remote Sensing Techniques
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Kawiyu Rafiu, Akpofure Miller Fakpor
Bioequivalence of C-reactive protein in fingerprick blood and serum measured using the point-of-care LumiraDx test for tuberculosis diagnosis in exposed contacts
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Arthur Chiwaya, Shima M. Abdulgader, Patricia Manjate
Antibiotic Use in Small-Scale Dairy Farming and Residue Levels of Tetracyclines and Sulphonamides in Milk from Eastern Tanzania
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Jasper Kimambo, Zuhura I. Kimera, Elieshiupendo M. Niccodem
Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Thrombocytopenia among Neonates Admitted with Neonatal Sepsis at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda
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Maymun Abdullahi Ali, Martin Nduwimana, Ezera Agwu
Nutritional Therapy in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Liver Resection or Ablation: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Olumide A. Noah, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Chukwuemeka Obuekwe
Age-Dependent Effects of Paraquat-Induced Parkinsonism on Serum Alpha-Synuclein Expression, Substantia Nigra Histoarchitecture and Neurobehaviour in Male Wistar Rats
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Kelechi Emmanuel Ichie, Lasbrey Azuoma Asomugha, Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor
ABSTRACT Background Paraquat (PQ), a widely used herbicide, has been implicated in Parkinson’s disease (PD)-like neurodegeneration through oxidative stress and alpha-synuclein (α-syn) dysregulation. Age is …
Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of fungi isolated from mouthparts of coconut bug, Pseudotheraptus wayi Brown (Hemiptera: Coreidae) to litchis in South Africa
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Muano Netshipise, Pieter Schalk Schoeman, R. Gouws-Meyer
The coconut bug, Pseudotheraptus wayi, is a sap-feeding insect known to damage a wide range of host plants. Its feeding mechanism allows it to inject …
Readiness of health posts to manage child wasting in six districts of Ethiopia
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Alinoor Mohamed Farah, Samson Gebremedhin, Beshada Rago
BACKGROUND: Service readiness is essential for providing effective health services. Adequate infrastructure, trained staff, and essential commodities must be in place to enable timely diagnosis …
Concern for severe COVID-19 disease during the initial two years of pandemic in a rural South African community: A population-based study
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Armstrong Dzomba, Palesa Mataboge, Nicole K. Kelly
BACKGROUND: Globally, as of December 2023, over 700 million cases of COVID-19 were confirmed since the initial outbreak late in 2019, claiming around 7 million …
Sexual Trajectories of Non-heteronormative Identities in South African Pentecostalism: A Scoping Review Protocol
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Mashudu Edward Muthivhi, Muimeleli Munyadziwa
Non-heteronormative persons within South African Pentecostal communities experience unique challenges that arise from the intersection of sexual orientation and religious belief. Although the South African …
Predicting depression among men who have sex with men in Ghana using machine learning algorithms
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Abdulzeid Yen Anafo, LaRon E. Nelson, Leo Wilton
Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana face heightened risks of depression due to pervasive stigma, social exclusion, and legal discrimination. Despite this, …
“I can’t fail. And my son can’t fail.”: Caregiver perspectives on supporting youth to self-manage their HIV in Ndola, Zambia
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Kirsty M. Sievwright, Haneefa T. Saleem, Kayayi Chibesa
Adolescents and young adults (AYA, aged 15-24) living with HIV have suboptimal antiretroviral treatment adherence compared to their adult counterparts, raising concerns of poor health …
Riparian Woody Species Composition, Diversity and Structure in Kiliti Watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia
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Haileyesus Gelaw Asres, Zerihun Woldu, G medhin Tesefaye Tesefaye
Abstract Riparian ecosystems are among the most ecologically productive habitats that provide essential ecosystem services, yet they are increasingly threatened by human-induced disturbances. This study …
Factors associated with road traffic injury severity among victims retrieved by pre-hospital emergency services in Rwanda
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Eric Uwitonze, Emmanuel Biracyaza
Background: Traumatic injuries remain critical public health concerns, placing psychosocial and economic burdens on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Despite being a leading cause of …