Exporting construction services to West Africa: a study of Nigerian firms’ resources and capabilities
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Sunday Julius Odediran, Grace Kehinde Ojo, Funmilola Ruth Oladunmoye
Introduction The Nigerian construction industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by government investments in infrastructures and a surge in private sector activities. …
Self-care practices during pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant mothers who attended and underwent follow-up at public health facilities in Jimma Town, Oromia, Southwest Ethiopia, in 2023
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Negash Sherif, Ayanos Taye, Temesgen Geta
Background Self-care practices during pregnancy significantly influence individuals, families, and communities by fostering health, preventing illness, sustaining wellbeing, and managing health challenges, irrespective of whether …
A scoping review of current trends of multisectoral collaborations for health within the education, agriculture, and environment sectors in Anglophone Africa
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Ugenyi Victoria Iloabachie, Maureen Amaoge Nwokorie, Casmir Chukwuka Mbaegbu
Background: In Anglophone Africa, addressing the double disease burden of disease requires coordinated action across both the health and non-health sectors. Despite the existence of …
Numerical study to evaluate the effect of encased stone columns technique for liquefaction mitigation of sandy soil by PLAXIS 2D
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Ahmed O. K. Mahmoud, Khaled Abdelsamie, Hesham G. Nouby
Abstract Liquefaction of sandy soil under seismic loading is a serious hazard to infrastructure due to excessive ground deformation and bearing strength loss. Various ground …
A novel IoT threat detection using GWO feature selection and CNN-enhanced LightGBM
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Tarek Abid, Ahmed Ahmim, Faiz Maazouzi
Abstract The rush to deploy IoT devices has greatly increased the threat of cyberattacks. Although prevention methods enhance security, they remain insufficient. Intrusion Detection Systems …
Health shocks and shifts in livelihood systems of natural resources-based communities in the Congo Basin: evidence from the Campo Ma'an National Park, Cameroon
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Raoul Ndikebeng Kometa, Clarkson Mvo Wanie, Nkumbesone Makoley
The sheer impacts of communicable and non-communicable health shocks globally are increasingly visible on social, economic, and natural systems, with growing concerns, especially in sub-Saharan …
Risk factors associated with dengue and chikungunya seroprevalence and seroconversion among urban populations in western and coastal Kenya
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Bethel Alebel Bayrau, Caroline Ichura, Amna Tariq
BACKGROUND: Dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) are arboviruses that are endemic to Kenya. Most DENV infections are asymptomatic resulting in underreporting of cases …
Examining the historical trend of wind turbine maximum capacity in Egypt
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Mohamed Tarek Sobh, Mohammed Magdy Hamed, Ahmed Omar Elgharib
Wind energy is a clean, consistent, and increasingly affordable renewable energy source that plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by fossil fuel …
Depression and anxiety among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Atimi Atinga, Hameed Akande Bashiru, Abiola Olajumoke Solomon
Background: Increasing evidence links Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with adverse mental health outcomes, particularly depression and anxiety. These challenges may be amplified in low- and …
Women and household responsibilities under COVID-19 lockdowns: many steps backwards in implementing SDG 5 in South Africa
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Godwell Nhamo, Malebajoa Anicia Maoela
Debates continue regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on women and girls. Lockdowns increased home-based responsibilities, causing work overloads and trauma. This study investigated the impact …
Early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma in Cape Town, South Africa: prognostic risk factors at diagnosis and treatment outcomes
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S. Dawood, Blair C. McMillan, Karryn L. Brown
BACKGROUND: Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) is a highly curable cancer disproportionately affecting younger patients and those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. In under-resourced regions …
Analytical characterization of optical solitons and bifurcation analysis for the (2+1)-D Wazwaz-Kaur Boussinesq equation
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Islam Samir, Niveen M. Badra, Nesreen Sirelkhtam Elmki Abdalla
In this paper, we address the analytical study of optical soliton solutions and the dynamical behavior of the (2+1)-dimensional Wazwaz-Kaur Boussinesq (WKB) equation, which models …
Synthesis, antiproliferative screening, and molecular docking of some heterocycles derived from N-(1-(5-chloro-3-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-3-hydrazineyl-3-oxoprop-1-en-2-yl)benzamide
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Eman A. E. El‐Helw, Youssef M. Youssef, Galal A. Elsayed
The hydrazide derivative synthesized from oxazolone was employed as a key building block for the preparation of various N-acetyl, N-benzoyl, imidazole, tetrazine, pyrazole, and pyrazolopyrazole …
Utilization of Allium peels to improve soil water holding capacity and rice growth under water stress conditions
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Elham R. S. Soliman, Basant M. Ahmed, Jalla H. Mohamed
Abstract Water scarcity hampered rice production and jeopardized worldwide food security. Under conditions of water scarcity, this research investigates the effect of four different Allium …
Accurate and efficient P-values for rank-based independence tests with clustered data using a saddlepoint approximation
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Haidy A. Newer
Accurate statistical inference for clustered data-common in multi-center clinical trials and longitudinal studies-poses significant challenges due to within-cluster correlation. Rank-based tests like the logrank, Wilcoxon, …
Addressing infectious diseases in Africa by accelerating drug discovery through data science
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Gemma Turón, Jason Hlozek, Miquel Duran‐Frigola
Despite being rich in natural resources and scientific talent, Africa continues to bear a staggering infectious disease burden. Historically, health innovation on the continent has …
Modeling temperature and humidity effects on automobile fuel consumption and emissions
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Janet Appiah Osei, Rabani Adamou, Amos T. Kabo–bah
Abstract Global warming is a major concern in the twenty-first century, with automobiles contributing significantly through the release of greenhouse gases that drive increases in …
Association of the existence of CRISPR-Cas system and antimicrobial resistance in multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Egypt
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Nagwan G. El Menofy, Aya Nassef Payoumi, Mohamed A. Eissa
Abstract The CRISPR-Cas systems are supposed to be associated with antibiotic susceptibility. Klebsiella pneumoniae ( K. pneumoniae ) is a major multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogen that …
Transforming organizational culture in higher education: a strategic change management case study for higher learning institutions using the IRACE framework
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Khanyisile Yanela Twabu
Higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide face mounting pressures to transform their organizational cultures in response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), socio-political imperatives, and evolving …
Demand for and use of modern contraception among young women aged 15–24 years in Malawi: evidence from the Malawi demographic health survey, 2015–2016
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Redson Mwandama, Sydney Nkhoma, Steven Henry Dunga
Introduction This study examined the determinants of the demand for and use of modern contraception among young women aged 15–24 years in Malawi, focusing on …