Challenges encountered by midwives performing basic neonatal resuscitation in health facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Éric Mafuta, Daniel Katuashi Ishoso, Carl Bose
Worldwide, an estimated five million children under the age of five die each year; 47% of these deaths occur during the neonatal period, and the …
The role of hormonal contraceptive use in mediating sociodemographic predictors of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in Ghana
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Shaibu Issifu, Lydia Sarponmaa Asante, Issah Sumaila
The global rise in overweight and obesity poses significant public health challenges, contributing to premature mortality and preventable disabilities. Moreover, efforts to increase reproductive autonomy …
Two-stage cluster sampling to assess SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence without pre-enumeration: An example from Madagascar
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Eva Lorenz, John Amuasi, Tiana Randrianarisoa
Implementing population-based surveys in resource-constrained settings presents logistical challenges when detailed population enumeration is unavailable. We developed a field mapping system integrated into a cluster …
Transitioning Biogas Technology from Aid Dependency to Sustainable Economic Empowerment
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Thilivhali Eugene Rasimphi, David Tinarwo, Sophie T. Mulaudzi
Determinants of Risky Sexual Practices and Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescents in Urban and Rural Areas of Enugu State, Nigeria
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Angela C. Iwuagwu, Benjamin Uzochukwu
Possible Synergistic Modulation of Hormonal Balance and Ovarian Structure by Clomiphene–Letrozole Co-Administration in a Rodent Model of Hyperandrogenism
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Olakunle J. Onaolapo, Olufemi Aworinde, Kehinde Joyce Olufemi-Aworinde
Abstract Infertility, defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, is a major reproductive health concern. In females, hyperandrogenism often …
Benzimidazolyl-Phenylpropenones Synthesized and Evaluated for Selective Anticancer Activity in Prostate Colon and Breast Tumor Models
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Aboudramane Koné, Adingra Francesco Kouassi, Souleymane Coulibaly
A Novel Algorithm for Early Detection and Prevention of Rushing Attack in AODV MANETs
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Teamerat Mekonnen Asres, Getaneh Awulachew’ Zimbele, Tewodros Mekuria Kifle
Home, homelessness and the art of dwelling in wounded places as a wounded creation
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Johann-Albrecht Meylahn
Dwelling in a place one can call home is not only a basic human right but also a profound longing – the desire for connection, …
Challenges and opportunities with providing genetic testing and counseling for mucopolysaccharidosis type II in Kenya
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Lucy Mungai, Charles Njeru, Allan Njoroge
BACKGROUND: Limited or absent genetic counseling and testing resources in low- and medium-income countries lead to missed or late diagnoses for treatable metabolic conditions with …
Age, Urban-Rural, Gender and Sex-Based Differences in Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Keïta Kaly, Boua Daoud Camara, A. Doumbia
Nutrition of ruminant livestock grazing natural pasture, with special reference to supplementary phosphorus and sodium chloride – a South African perspective
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H.O. de Waal
South Africa has a long history of studying specific dietary deficiencies in livestock grazing natural pastures (veld), with these pastures generally regarded as deficient in …
Valorizing the applicability of waste rubber tiles loaded with bagasse fibers in different epoxy resin systems
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Alaa E. Elsayed Eldesoky, Ahmed M. Khalil, Ahmed A. Haroun
The efficient and economic exploitation of rubber tiles reinforced with epoxy resin with high adhesion properties is not just a theoretical concept, but a practical …
Smart antenna with reconfigurable polarization for future generation of mm-wave communication
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Mahmoud Attiya Mohamed, Abdelhamied A. Ateya, Khalid Fawzy Ahmed Hussein
Reconfigurable antennas with polarization agility are critical for modern millimeter-wave (mm-wave) communication systems, enabling improved link reliability, interference mitigation, and system adaptability. This paper presents …
A Retrospective Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Malaria Prevalence in Kano State, Nigeria: A 20- Year Geospatial Assessment
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David Mkpanam Nyong
Effect of XP-endo Finisher and EDDY activation on post-operative pain after single-visit endodontic treatment: a randomized controlled clinical trial
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Yara Fawzy Kotb Elgazzar, Abeer Mostafa Darrag, Dina Ali Attia
Advanced irrigation techniques, such as the XP-endo Finisher file and sonic EDDY system, have been introduced to overcome the limitations of conventional needle irrigation by …
Durability and effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets in Mali: A longitudinal gSG6-P1 biomarker-based assessment of children’s exposure to Anopheles bites
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Ibrahim Traore, Moussa BM Cisse, François D Traoré
The efficacy of a low-sodium salt substitute enriched with potassium to improve sodium-to-potassium ratio and reduce blood pressure in adolescents and their families in Soweto, South Africa: study protocol for randomised controlled trial
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Simone H. Crouch, Lisa J. Ware, Shane A. Norris
INTRODUCTION: The burden of cardiovascular disease in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased in recent years, and high blood pressure is the leading cause. One established risk …
Co-creating systems change for mental health: a theory of change approach from the MeHPriC initiative in Lagos, Nigeria
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Abiodun O. Adewuya, Bolanle Ola, Olurotimi Coker
BACKGROUND: Integrating mental health services into primary health care (PHC) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is a complex systems-change challenge that requires robust, contextually …
Resilience Beyond Extraction: A Critical Review of Post-Mining Land Use and Restoration Policies in Zimbabwe
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Kevin Tirivanhu Gwatidzo