Effects of benzylaminopurine and gibberellic acid on growth, yield, and nutrient composition of greenhouse cultivated yellow cherry tomatoes
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Rafat A. Eissa, Muziri Mugwanya, Fahad Kimera
Abstract Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme ) is a nutritionally valuable crop, yet yellow cherry tomato cultivation faces yield limitations under protected environments. This …
Chronic complications among patients with type 2 diabetes in Southern Ethiopia
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Biniyam Demisse, Desta Haftu, Sayih Mehari Degualem
BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health concern associated with complications that significantly impact patients' quality of life and place significant burdens …
Targeting cancer and SARS-CoV-2: phytochemical, biological and molecular dynamic investigations of Sargassum aquifolium and Galaxaura rugosa
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Asmaa S. AbdAsmaa S. Abd Elsamiae, Abdel Nasser B. Singab, Ataa Said
This study aimed to acquire in-depth phytochemical and biological insights into the different extracts of Sargassum aquifolium and Galaxaura rugosa, due to the limited existing …
Tuberculosis laboratory capacity building in the WHO African Region: The past, the present and the future: A Viewpoint
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Jean de Dieu Iragena, Achilles Katamba, Dissou Affolabi
Tuberculosis remains a leading infectious disease killer in the World Health Organization African Region, with 2.5 million cases and 404,000 deaths in 2023, including 112,000 …
Sexual and reproductive health interventions for mobile adolescents and young people in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
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Langelihle Mlotshwa, Simóne Plüg, Melvin Simuyaba
BACKGROUND: Mobility among adolescents and young people (AYP) is a key factor influencing their access to sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) services. Young migrants …
Effects of incremental nano-selenium supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, blood profiles, and economic efficiency in V-line rabbits
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Ali S. El-Shafey, Ayman H. Abd El‐Aziz, Saber Hassan
The use of nano-selenium (Nano-Se) in the rabbit industry has gained attention as an optimal selenium source due to its potential benefits. This study evaluated …
Comparative performance of bagging and boosting ensemble models for predicting lumpy skin disease with multiclass-imbalanced data
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Hagar Fathi Gouda, Fatma D. M. Abdallah
Ensemble machine learning (ML) algorithms, such as bagging and boosting, are powerful decision-support tools that enhance disease prediction and risk management in the veterinary field. …
Synergistic effects of terpolymer and its oleic modified nano-bentonite nanocomposite for cold flow enhancement for diesel fuel
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Abeer A. El-Segaey, Asmaa A. Roshdy, Taisir Taha Khidr
Abstract The defect in the properties of diesel fuel at low temperatures, caused by wax crystallization and agglomeration, negatively impacts engine performance at these temperatures. …
Engaging traders in strengthening seed systems in Tanzania: key drivers for selling grains of improved varieties of sorghum, common beans and groundnuts
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Dennis Ouma Ong’or, Justus Ochieng, Atupokile Mwakatwila
Seed systems in sub-Saharan Africa face constant challenges such as limited access to quality seeds and low varietal turnover. Despite numerous efforts aimed at formalizing …
Factors affecting food security and poverty analysis among rural households in the North-Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia
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Umar Demisse Mohammed, Arega Bazezew Berlie
Background: Ethiopia frequently experiences food insecurity due to recurrent droughts, food shortages, and famine. Understanding the determinants of food security and the extent of poverty …
Uptake of community-based integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Zimbabwe: the CHIEDZA study
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Victoria Simms, Ethel Dauya, Chido Dziva Chikwari
INTRODUCTION: Limited engagement with health services contributes to the poorer HIV care outcomes observed in young people. We conducted a cluster-randomised trial to investigate the …
CYP2D6 Pharmacogenetics in Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease: Phase 1 of Implementing Pharmacogenomics Testing for Effective Care and Treatment in Africa (iPROTECTA) program
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Babatunde Ayodeji Adeagbo, Olusola J. Olarewaju, Ochuko Maureen Orherhe
Background Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is highly prevalent in Nigeria, with severe pain crises being a primary cause of morbidity. Codeine and tramadol are frequently …
Exploring the boundaries of Niemann-Pick disease type A/B: a report of a case and review of literature
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Mohamed Yasser El‐mezayen, Abdelrahman M. Tawfik, Abdalla Mohamed Hadhoud
BACKGROUND: Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD), also known as Niemann-Pick disease types A and B, is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by SMPD1 …
Predicting and improving diagnosis of tuberculosis outcomes in South Africa using machine learning techniques
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Moses Asori, Desmond Mbe‐Nyire Mpuure, Daniel Katey
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of South Africa has made significant efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), guided by the National Strategic Plan for …
Preconception care uptake and risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women in Tigray, northern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
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Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, Andargachew Kassa Biratu, Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay
BACKGROUND: Adverse pregnancy outcomes continue to pose a significant global public health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Although preconception care (PCC) interventions are …
Availability, affordability, and associated factors of essential medicines in primary health care facilities of the Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia: implication for access, a cross-sectional study, 2022
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AtsedeTenna Adale
INTRODUCTION: Access to essential medicines is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage. According to WHO, these medicines should be consistently available and affordable. However, in …
Integrative taxonomy of the genus Longidorus (Nematoda: Longidoridae) reveals two new species in the Mediterranean Basin
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Rosana Salazar-García, Juan E. Palomares‐Rius, Aadil Bajoub
The needle nematode genus Longidorus comprises approximately 194 species of polyphagous plant ectoparasites distributed worldwide, some of which serve as vectors for plant viruses. However, …
Fracture resistance and bond strength of endodontically treated teeth, restored with three fiber post and core system: an in vitro study
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Yasser M. Aly, Samir Ibrahim Bakry, Mahdi Halabi
Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth depends on multiple factors including residual dental structure, type of post, diameter, and design of post itself. Aimed to …
Smart ROUV advances for enhanced navigation in the Suez Canal
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Khaled Oqda, Kareem Mosaad Ibrahim, Ahmed Ibrahim Mustafa
Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles (ROUVs) are increasingly important for high-resolution surveying of narrow shipping lanes. This paper presents 3Clifs, a LiDAR- and AI-enhanced ROUV designed …
A systematic scoping review of the use of surfactant replacement therapy for respiratory distress syndrome in preterm neonates in low- and middle-income countries
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Caris A. Price, Lloyd Tooke, Heather J. Zar
Introduction The availability and use of surfactant replacement therapy (SRT) for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is variable with unclear …