Clinical performance of a dual-target SARS CoV-2 antibody assay using sera from Ghana
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Prince Jonathan Pappoe-Ashong, J. A. A. Mingle, Derrick Tetteh
BACKGROUND: During the pandemic, numerous serological tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) have been developed. However, limited data exist on the …
Why are we not walking? Introspective reconstructions of the north–south global climate change conundrums
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Shadreck Muchaku, Leocadia Zhou
Effective climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) require strong cooperation between countries in the global north (GN) and global south (GS). However accomplishing this is …
Tax credit mechanisms and policy innovation for affordable housing in South Africa: a systematic review
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Bongekile Y.C. Mvuyana, Georgeanne Nabrit Matthews
Introduction South Africa continues to face a significant housing crisis characterized by a growing backlog, unaffordability, and spatial inequality. Although state-led interventions such as the …
Multivariate analysis of agronomic characteristics in some Egyptian barley landraces: a field-based quantitative study
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Mohamed Abdelghany, Khamis I. Saad, Mohamed Dakrory
BACKGROUND: Barley is a significant cereal crop in Egypt, with the potential to be used for its endurance against harsh environmental conditions, particularly in arid …
Association of GAS6, AXL, and GAS6-AS lncRNAs with nephropathy in Egyptian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case–control observational study
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Tarek K. Motawi, Dina Sabry, Nancy Mamdouh Ahmed
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a prevalent microvascular diabetic complication that is not totally unveiled. In this study, we considered GAS6, AXL, GAS6-AS1, and GAS6-DT …
Harmonizing lecture slides presentations with background music: thematic analysis of students experiences
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Gyasi Alfred Bannor, Yarhands Dissou Arthur
Research shows that background music (BM) help people stay engaged and focused while learning, reading, or performing other cognitive tasks, though it can sometimes be …
An assessment of a health education program addressing overweight, obesity and lifestyle modification in Ghana
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Jane A. Barnes, Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor, Millicent Ofori Boateng
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a significant risk factor for several comorbidities, including type II diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies suggest an increase in the …
Red cell distribution width and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study
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Orgeta Robsha, Sewnet Girma, Teklu Teshome
BACKGROUND: Red cell distribution width (RDW) has been increasingly linked with cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. However, its clinical relevance in hypertension remains underexplored in Ethiopia. …
Photo-voicing experiences of teenage mothers with teenage pregnancy and motherhood in Western Uganda
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Linda Grace Alanyo, Enos Mirembe Masereka, Pebalo Francis Pebolo
Teenage Pregnancy and Motherhood (TPM) pose significant global public health challenges, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa with Uganda being among the countries most affected. In this …
Spatio-temporal variation of water physicochemical parameters in Lake Toho (Southern Benin)
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Mouhamed Orou Nari Chabi Kpera, Roger Bolaya Lingofo, Youssouf Abou
Lake Toho is one of the important freshwater ecosystem in southern Benin, under intense human activities. This study aims to assess the spatial and temporal …
Package of interventions for harm reduction among women who inject drugs in Nigeria
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Aisha Nantim Dadi, Olujide Arije, Kene Eruchalu
INTRODUCTION: Women who inject drugs (WID) in Nigeria face significant barriers to harm reduction services, including punitive policies, stigma, and gender-based violence, which increase their …
Bridging Digital Gaps in Rural Teacher Education: Curriculum Innovations for Inclusive and Technology-Driven Pre-Service Training
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Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani, Samantha Govender
This study examines how curriculum innovation supports inclusive education and boosts the digital competencies of pre-service teachers in rural universities within the context of TPACK, …
The utilization of Innovative, Eco-friendly recycled walls in the development of border regions’ educational buildings in Egypt
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Mahmoud Yasser Ouf, Mohamed Gamal El-Kaissouny, Islam M. Nabil
The construction sector plays a critical role in shaping social, economic, and environmental outcomes. It consumes about 19% of global energy and nearly half of …
Social mapping of marginalized and vulnerable groups in urban informal settlements: a participatory action research approach
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Ivy Chumo, Caroline Kabaria, Blessing Mberu
The “leaving no one behind” principle of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) acknowledges inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups (MVGs) in all spheres. A methodological gap …
Performing wellness, concealing pain: a gendered continuum of challenges for women with lupus in the workplace
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Armand Bam, Joy Lulema
Introduction: Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) work under conditions where success is often contingent on concealing pain, managing disclosure, and "performing" wellness in organisational …
Effects of a comprehensive menstrual and sexual reproductive health intervention on RTI symptoms among adolescent girls in the Mwanza region: a mixed-methods analysis
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Onike Mcharo, Anthony Kapesa, Jacqueline Materu
BACKGROUND: Poor menstrual hygiene management (MHM) has been implicated in increasing RTI symptoms. The Partnering to Support Schools to Promote Good Menstrual Health and Well-being …
Risk factors for Buruli ulcer disease in Ghana: A matched case-control study in four selected endemic districts of Eastern and Oti Regions
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Mawuli Gohoho, Samuel Adolf Bosoka, George Sarpong Agyemang
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) remains a poorly understood neglected tropical disease (NTD). The 2021-2030 WHO NTD Roadmap prioritises addressing knowledge gaps in BUD transmission …
Cannabis use patterns, prevalence, and risk factors in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Ogochukwu Winifred Odeigah, Emeka W. Dumbili, Ediomo‐Ubong E. Nelson
Abstract Background Reviews on cannabis use have been conducted in high-income countries, but limited data exist in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, cannabis use is widespread, …
Concordance of cancer-associated cytokines and mitochondrial DNA deletions in individuals with hepatocellular carcinoma and people living with HIV in Ghana
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James Aboagye, Ruth Ayanful‐Torgby, Lei Zhou
BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is becoming increasingly prevalent as a non-AIDS-defining cancer closely tied to chronic HIV infection. It is associated with increased secretion of …
Predictors of mortality among neonates in Lusaka, Zambia: a comparative analysis of machine learning and traditional survival analysis techniques
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Tshepiso Mokoena, Moses Mukosha, Moleen Zunza
Introduction: Neonatal mortality remains a critical global health issue, with 2.3 million deaths in 2022. Sub-Saharan Africa bears 57% of under five deaths despite only …