Machine learning model for detecting masked hypertension in young adults
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Brendyn Miller, Samuel J. Coeyman, Annemarie Wentzel
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading global cause of mortality, with hypertension (HT) being a significant contributor, responsible for 56% of CVD-related deaths. Masked …
Grassroots Activism in shaping Modern Social Movements in South Africa: An analysis of Cycles of Protest Theory, from apartheid to post-apartheid
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Bernard Nthambeleni
This paper analyses the influence of grassroots action on contemporary social movements in South Africa via the lens of protest cycle theory. It examines critical …
Optimizing neutralization strategies for microbial testing of non-sterile pharmaceutical finished products with challenging method suitability
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Ahmed Eldemerdash, Radwa Ewaisha, Mustafa Alseqely
BACKGROUND: Method suitability for microbial limit tests during microbiological quality control (QC) can be a complicated process that requires multiple steps of optimization and plays …
Animal performance, rumen microbiota, and fermentation in growing camel calves fed alfalfa hay, Atriplex, or their mixture
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Alaa Emara Rabee, Ahmed A. Aman, Ahmed R. Askar
BACKGROUND: Insights into the effect of Atriplex on the performance of growing camels can support Atriplex as an alternative feed resource for sustainable agriculture. This …
Detection and genotypes of piroplasms affecting ruminants in the New Valley Governorate, Egypt
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Safaa Mohamed Barghash, Tarek R. Abou El-Naga, Wafaa A. Osman
BACKGROUND: Piroplasms, which include the two genera Babesia and Theileria, are protozoan parasites transmitted by Ixodid ticks that infect the erythrocytes of vertebrate hosts, including …
Metabolomics reveals the therapeutic efficacy of liposomal resvida in endometrial cancer through regulating autophagy-related gene expression
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Mai O. Kadry, Ahmed Serag, Naglaa M. Ammar
Endometrial cancer (EC) is the fourth most abundant gynecological cancer. There is an increase in the incidence of mortality from uterine cancers in the past …
Regional anaesthesia in the emergency centre: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors in the Western Cape, South Africa
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A. Fourie, Adéle de Goede, Michael Pather
BACKGROUND: Regional anaesthesia in emergency centres (ECs) offers clear benefits for patient care and system efficiency. However, its use in South African ECs remains inconsistent, …
Dynamic needle tip positioning in short-axis versus long-axis ultrasound-guided arterial cannulation: a randomised controlled trial
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Maram I. Elmazny, Sondos Ahmed, S. I. El Afifi
BACKGROUND: Advancements in ultrasound-guided arterial cannulation (USG-AC) are ongoing, with evidence supporting the clinical efficacy of both short-axis (SA) and long-axis (LA) approaches. The objective …
Evaluating the efficiency loss of a double-fractured underground dam in coastal seawater intrusion mitigation under groundwater abstraction conditions
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Asaad M. Armanuos, Martina Zeleňáková, Hany Farhat Abd-Elhamid
Seawater intrusion (SWI) poses a continuing threat to the sustainability of groundwater resources in coastal aquifers, especially in areas where demand for freshwater is high. …
Machine learning to examine adequate awareness and positive perception of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from 2021-2024 surveys
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Bewuketu Terefe, Abraham Keffale Mengistu, Andualem Enyew Gedefaw
BACKGROUND: Despite the proven efficacy of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), adequate awareness and positive perception among women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain poorly understood, limiting …
Thermal, structural, and morphological features of Zea mays husk activated carbon for low pressure hydrogen physisorption
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Oluwashina Philips Gbenebor, A.P.I. Popoola
Abstract Plant-sourced biomass is a natural, renewable material that has proven to be a good substitute for fossil fuels in energy. Activated carbon (AC) is …
The Moderating Role of Cultural Factors on SACCO Strategies and Women’s Financial Empowerment in Masaka District, Uganda
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Nakayiso Eseza, David Nyambane, Nyakundi Andrew
Background Women’s financial empowerment remains a critical component of inclusive development in sub-Saharan Africa, yet its realization is often constrained by socio-cultural factors. In Uganda, …
Impact of cultivars, nitrogen rates, and sugar beet processing by-product on wheat growth and yield
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Asaad Reda Ibrahim, Mohamed El Sayed Moursy, Ahmed M. Abdelghany
The wheat production management in the newly reclaimed soils requires innovative approaches that combine organic amendments with traditional fertilization methods. This research examined the combined …
Optimizing cotton green water footprint prediction using hybrid machine learning algorithms: a case study of Al-Gezira state, Sudan
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Rogaia H. Al-Taher, Mohamed E. Abuarab, A. Ahmed
Abstract Water scarcity and climate change pose significant challenges for Sudan, leading to considerable migration. A total of 1 million hectares of arable land are …
Implementing carotid ultrasound and Holter monitoring through telemedicine-based training in a stroke unit in Lusaka, Zambia
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Burc Bassa, S. Braun, Kemal Aydın
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and disability in many low- and middle-income countries, where access to diagnostic and treatment resources …
Prognostic utility of macrophage polarization (CD68/CD163 ratio) in Egyptian JAK2 positive myeloproliferative neoplasm patients: a single center study
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Shirihan Mahmoud Anwar Mahgoub, Mohamed A. Yehia, Aya Mohamed Adel Arafat
BACKGROUND: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are clonal hematopoietic disorders with variable clinical outcomes influenced by the bone marrow microenvironment. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), particularly the M1 (CD68⁺) …
Coverage and determinants of deworming uptake among under-five children in Somalia: A multilevel analysis of the 2020 SDHS data
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Abdirahman Omer Ali, Awo Mohamed Kahie, Muhyadin Yusuf Dahir
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a major public health concern in Somalia, particularly affecting the health and development of children under five. Therefore, this …
Seroprevalence and molecular detection of SARS-CoV-2 among apparently healthy healthcare workers and patients in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
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Rabi Ahmed Mahdi, Ahmad Hayatu, Umar Mohammed Hassan
BACKGROUND: SARS-CoV-2 continues to drive community and healthcare-associated transmission globally, with limited data from sub-Saharan Africa on asymptomatic carriage and infection dynamics. We conducted a …
Habitat heterogeneity and green filamentous algae influence the larval ecology of Anopheles stephensi during the dry season in Eastern Ethiopia
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Araya Gebresilassie, Esayas Aklilu, Solomon Yared
BACKGROUND: The recent invasion of Anopheles stephensi, an urban-adapted malaria vector, poses a threat to malaria elimination efforts in Africa. Understanding the larval ecology of …
The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles deficits in functional ankle instability: an observational study
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Nasr Awad Abdelkader, Mostafa Mohammed Khafagaa, Marihan Zakaria Aziz
BACKGROUND: Functional ankle instability (FAI) is a common condition affecting active populations, often caused by deficits in postural and neuromuscular control. This study aimed to …