Efficacy of Nigella sativa L. and Trigonella foenum-graecum straw ethanolic extracts against some tomato pests in a greenhouse
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Hanaa Embaby Sadek, Waleed Abouamer, Huda H. Elbehery
Abstract The tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum ) is a crucial vegetable crop worldwide, but various pests threaten its yield. Excess food and agricultural waste create …
Screening and targeted sequencing of stool for microbiologic confirmation and drug resistance determination in paucibacillary tuberculosis
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Tara Ness, Mangaliso Ziyane, Nontobeko Maphalala
In 2023, an estimated 10.8 million people developed tuberculosis, and 1.25 million people died from this disease, including 161,000 deaths in people with HIV (PWH) …
Neonatal Mortality in Burkina Faso: An Exploratory Analysis of Determinants and Geospatial Inequalities
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Hervé Bassinga
Objectives: This article analyzes the factors associated with neonatal mortality in Burkina Faso, as well as the communal inequalities in this mortality. Methods: The analysis …
The effects of agronomic practices on soil greenhouse gas emissions in maize production systems in Buea, Cameroon
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George Amenchwi Amahnui, Paligwendé Nikièma, Veronica Ebot Manga
With a specific focus on zero tillage and organic fertilization, this study examines the effects of agronomic practices on soil greenhouse gas (GHGs—CO 2 , …
Childhood trauma and depressive symptoms among orphaned children in Rwanda: parallel mediation by perceived social support and loneliness
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Justin Singirankabo, Japhet Niyonsenga, Aristide Rutayisire kibaki
BACKGROUND: Childhood trauma experiences are widely linked with depressive symptoms, especially among orphaned children in low-resource settings like Rwanda. These children often face multiple adversities, …
COVID-19 livelihood disruptions and hybrid resilience in Kigali’s low-income urban neighbourhoods
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Gideon Baffoe, Ernest Uwayezu, Vincent Manirakiza
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic brought the global economy to its knees, with the urban livelihoods of the poor in the developing world particularly hit hard. …
Innovative development financing amidst uncertainty: how can African countries leverage domestic resource mobilization?
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Sodiq Arogundade, Maria Njambi Ngarachu, Olayinka Bandele
Abstract In achieving the African Union Agenda 2063— The Africa We Want —and financing SDGs, African economies will require an unprecedented mobilization of resources. This …
Female genital mutilation and its effects among women of reproductive age in Kenya: Insights from Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022
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Jovinary Adam, Joyce Jebet
INTRODUCTION: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a significant public health issue rooted in cultural traditions, affecting millions of women and girls. In Kenya, the practice …
Transforming tropical peatland governance to manage climate risks using the Three Horizons method
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Mark S. Reed, Dianna Kopansky, Sam Beechener
Tropical peatlands occupy at least 440,000 km2 and are estimated to store around 100 megatons of carbon, but are exposed to risks from both current …
Dentomaxillofacial abnormalities associated with rare bone disease in two pediatric populations from southern Europe and East Africa
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Lluís Brunet‐Llobet, Elias Isaack Mashala, Anastasiya Lapitskaya
BACKGROUND: It is well known that certain bone diseases of congenital origin are associated with dentomaxillofacial (DOMF) disorders. The objective of this study was to …
Evaluation of satellite based rainfall estimates and drought monitoring linked to climate indices in Genale Dawa Basin, Ethiopia
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Mehuba Demissie Lemma, Tadesse Tujuba Kenea, Amba Shalishe Shanka
Droughts severely impact agriculture, food security, and water resources, particularly in data scarce regions like the Genale Dawa River Basin (GDRB). This study evaluates the …
Effects of students’ mathematics learning strategy and perceived task difficulty on their achievement of mathematics
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Woldeab Daniel Eka, Tiruwork Tamiru Tola, Reda Darge Negasi
This study examined effects of Mathematics learning strategy and perceived-task-difficulty on their achievement. Post-positivism paradigm, quantitative approach and correlations design were employed. Out of 2893 …
Using biodiversity features to promote an Ecosystem-Based Conservation framework in terrestrial ecosystems
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Florence Godfrey Tarimo, Francis Moyo, Linus K. Munishi
Biodiversity features are important indicators for monitoring conservation success and have been adopted to assess the extent of biodiversity loss in ecosystems affected by anthropogenic …
Implications of pre-diagnosis costs incurred by patients and their families for tuberculosis-related health-seeking behaviors in Mbeya and Songwe regions, Tanzania
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Stella Kilima, Kamban Hirasen, Godfrey M. Mubyazi
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), remains one of the leading causes of death from infectious diseases worldwide, its burden is disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries …
The efficacy of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in restoring limbal stem cell deficiency in rat model
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Mohamed A. El-Desouky, Nadia S. Mahmoud, Fayek M. Ghaleb
This approach aimed to assess the therapeutic significance of BM-MSCs in alleviating LSCD elicited in rats via corneal alkali burns and to explore the associated …
Tackling toxicity in Arabic social media through advanced detection techniques
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Loay Hatem, Ahmed Omar, Abdelmgeid A. Ali
Online social networks are currently the most widely utilized interactive media for interpersonal communication, emotional expression, and information sharing. Despite the helpful and fascinating content, …
Improvement to East African style experimental huts allows for more effective evaluation of vector control products for protection against vector-borne diseases
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Natalie M. Portwood, Godwin Sumari, Johnson Matowo
BACKGROUND: East African style experimental huts have been used in Tanzania since 1963 to evaluate vector control interventions such as insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual …
Vonoprazan attenuates proteinuria in diabetic kidney disease through potential direct renal mechanism
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Rabab Mahmoud Ahmed, Amin Roshdy Soliman, AbdelAal Mohammed
Our study investigates the effect of vonoprazan on albuminuria in diabetic kidney disease (DKD) patients compared to lansoprazole through a randomized controlled trial. Participants were …
A comparative gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling of Egyptian and Indian ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extracts
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Mohamed Elghazaly, Yasmeen M. Gawaan, Shereen Abdelkader
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a woody shrub that grows up to 2 feet in height. Ashwagandha roots extract has been used as a traditional herbal …
Evaluating the impact of land use/cover changes on hydrological processes in the Lake Tana Basin
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Eman M. Ragab, Amr E. Fleifle, Nesma AbdelMeged
Abstract Land use/cover (LULC) changes has a fundamental effect on the hydrological components in the Lake Tana Basin. The Lake Tana Basin, the source origin …