Towards community-driven tuberculosis education: findings from a knowledge and engagement pilot survey in the rural community of Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Ntandazo Dlatu, Urgent Tsuro, Lindiwe Modest Faye
Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in rural South Africa, with widespread community knowledge gaps and pervasive stigma significantly impeding early diagnosis …
Case Report: Focal xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in children: diagnostic pitfalls and the role of conservative management
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Bochra Aziza, Nada Sghairoun, Nader Bennour Ghaddab
Background: Focal xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare chronic renal inflammatory disorder in children that often mimics renal neoplasms, complicating diagnosis and management. Methods: We …
The impact of various selenium forms during the maturation period of Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) broodstock on the reproductive performance, egg, and offspring quality
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Alaa A. El-Dahhar, Ahmad Abde-Salam, Samy Yehya El-Zaeem
This study investigates the effect of dietary Selenium (Se) supplementation on reproductive performance, fecundity, hatchability, egg and oil droplet size, and serum biochemical parameters in …
Multidrug resistant bacteria and associated risk factors of external ocular infections at University of Gondar tertiary hospital in Northwest Ethiopia
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Mahliet Dereje, Abebe Birhanu, Meseret Mulu
BACKGROUND: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are an escalating global public health concern and represent a cross-cutting issue affecting multiple sectors. In ophthalmic care, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents …
Care pathways for critically ill children aged 0–5 years arriving at district hospitals in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Niger (2022): a cross-sectional study
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Emelyne Gres, Sarah Louart, Bertrand Méda
BACKGROUND: Under-five mortality remains high in West Africa, where sick children are expected to first attend the primary health care before being referred to a …
Thermal energy assessment and structural modelling of the Akiri Hot Spring region, Middle Benue Trough, Nigeria, using magnetic data sets
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Ayatu Ojonugwa Usman, Ema Michael Abraham, Joseph Sunday Nomeh
Abstract This study evaluates the geothermal potential of the Akiri Hot Spring (AHS) region, Middle Benue Trough (MBT), Nigeria, using airborne magnetic data. Advanced geophysical …
Prevalence of tuberculosis in Ethiopia: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis
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Wagaw Abebe, Solomon Gedfie, Tadele Emagneneh
Background Tuberculosis is one of infectious disease, which caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis . It is still one of the major problems threatening public health worldwide. …
Metabolomics and databases driven approach of identification of phytochemicals from seed of Salvia schimperi using high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
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Meseret Azene, Oyinlola Oluwunmi Olaokun, Benson Chuks Iweriebor
Salvia schimperi is widely used in Ethiopian folk medicine, particularly its raw and roasted seeds for treating ailments such as diarrhea. While numerous reports on …
Mental health issues among critical care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic: the multinational PSYCOVID cross-sectional study
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Imen Ben Saida, Salma Raouene, Radhouane Toumi
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has presented a challenging situation for frontline healthcare workers. This study aimed to assess the frequency and severity …
Midwives workload in the context of free maternal healthcare: a cross-sectional study based on the Workload Indicators of Staffing Needs (WISN) method in primary healthcare facilities in Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Paulin Nkolamoyo Musungula, Christophe Kalengo Nsomue, Emmanuel Esanga Longomo
BACKGROUND: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has introduced free maternal halthcare to reduce direct payments made by households. This initiative may lead to an …
Police responses to domestic violence incidents in Mankweng, Limpopo Province: Exploring the situational determinants of arrest decisions
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Ronny Mkhonto
Domestic violence is a deeply troubling and pervasive problem that affects individuals and families across the globe. Law enforcement agencies play a pivotal role in …
Evaluating the impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth in developing economies: Evidence from South Africa (2000–2023)
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Elvis Madondo, Hummerly Dhobha, Primrose Mutema
This study examines the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on economic growth in South Africa over the period 2000 to 2023. An Ordinary Least …
Reinforcing Digital Assessment in Accounting High-Stakes Examinations
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Nosihle Veronica Sithole
This paper sought to document the necessity of transitioning from a paper-based assessment to a digital assessment in the Accounting examinations. The Department of Basic …
Assessment and Mitigation of Flood Risk in Urban Settlement: A Case of Ethekwini Metropolitan Area
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Caroline Olanrewaju, Maliga Mal Reddy
Flooding is one of the most destructive natural hazards globally, with impacts intensified by climate change and systemic gaps in disaster risk governance. This study …
Estimating the spatial and temporal distribution of suitable habitats for the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in Hwange National Park
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Francina Boas, Mark Zvidzai
Introduction African elephants ( Loxodonta Africana ) are keystone species whose survival is increasingly threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and human-elephant conflict. Understanding their …
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Academic Performance and Learning Strategies among 21st-Century South African University Students
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Billy James
This study examined the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on academic performance and learning strategies among university students in the 21st century. The purpose was …
A scoping review to bridge lean six sigma and industry 5.0 for sustainable manufacturing and SDGs alignment
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Maha Benjelloun, Bouchra Rzine, Afaf Dadda
Abstract The rapid evolution of industrial systems demands a careful reconciliation of sustainability goals, beyond organizational success and financial profitability. While Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has …
Virtual reality for reducing intraoperative anxiety and improving patient satisfaction under regional anesthesia among palestinian patients: a randomized controlled trial
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khulud mansor, Sayeda Ahmed Abdellatif, Nareman Aly Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Surgery and anesthesia are associated with heightened anxiety, particularly in procedures performed under regional anesthesia where patients remain conscious. Perioperative anxiety can negatively affect …
Phase stability and tensile properties of metastable β-Ti alloys for orthopedic applications designed using electronic parameters
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Nthabiseng Abigail Moshokoa, Mamookho Elizabeth Makhatha, Lerato Raganya
Abstract The design and development of metastable β-Ti alloys with non-toxic elements that are used in the manufacturing of orthopedic implants are gaining significant research …
A large-scale mosquito larviciding in Tanga Region, Tanzania, reduced mosquito densities to varying degrees across malaria transmission risk strata
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Tegemeo Gavana, Denis Kailembo, Elizabeth Kasagama
In 2019, the Government of Tanzania endorsed a nationwide scale-up of mosquito larviciding. Prior to full implementation, a pilot project was conducted in the Tanga …