Burden and sociodemographic determinants of pneumonia and diarrhoea among children younger than 5 years in Somalia: a community-based cross-sectional study
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Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil, Mariam Muse Osman, Saido Gedi
OBJECTIVE: Pneumonia and diarrhoea are two of the major causes of child mortality globally. Countries affected by conflict and other humanitarian emergencies, such as Somalia, …
Role of immune-inflammatory biomarkers and their derived ratio in predicting COVID-19 severity and mortality
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Sara Taha, Shaimaa Fouad, Eman Mousa El-Sehsah
The pathogenesis of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) involves a complex group of cytokines and is significantly influenced by genetic and epigenetic factors. The current …
Assessing the effectiveness of low-enthalpy geothermal energy for greenhouse temperature regulation towards enhancing desert agriculture
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Anwar H. Hegazy, Ajit Govind
This study investigates the viability and potential of the Earth-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHE) low-enthalpy geothermal system for greenhouse climate control in arid regions, specifically addressing …
Geo-temporal analysis of land use dynamics in the Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, using RapidEye and PlanetScope imagery
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Nzuzo Nxumalo, Ntombifuthi P. Nzimande, Sifiso Xulu
Land use and land cover (LULC) in the Dolphin Coast of South Africa have undergone substantial transformation due to rapid urbanization and growing environmental pressures. …
Accurate prediction of wheat yield under combined saline water irrigation and arid stress: a comprehensive analysis of the FAO-AquaCrop model
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Leyla Sekhri, Sabah Razi, Samir Merdaci
The AquaCrop model was calibrated and validated for durum wheat in the arid region of Biskra, Algeria. using field data from the CAZDA COSIDER farm …
Prevalence and psychological correlates of borderline personality traits among medical students in Egypt: a multicenter cross-sectional study
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Yusof Mohamed Omar, Mazen Ghozzy, Youssef Eladawy
BACKGROUND: Borderline personality traits are prevalent among university students and can significantly impair their emotional and interpersonal functioning. This study aimed to assess the prevalence …
Integrated health checks as a person-centred approach to systematic screening of household tuberculosis contacts: A realist-informed mixed-methods study
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Claire Calderwood, Edson Tawanda Marambire, Modester Ngwerume
Globally, tuberculosis incidence and mortality is driven by syndemic interactions of tuberculosis with other chronic conditions including HIV, diabetes and undernutrition in a deleterious social …
Possible role of vitamins C and E co-administration in the prevention of testicular ischemia–reperfusion injury following surgical repair of torsion of the testis
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Olajumoke Deborah Ogunleye, Oladele Ayobami Afolabi, Waidi Adeoye Saka
Torsion of the testis (TT) is a recognised urological emergency whereby twisting of the spermatic cord causes testicular ischemia. Surgical detorsion restores perfusion, but inevitably …
University curriculum reform and employability: addressing the needs of the post-colonial workforce
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Ntsika Dyantyi
The South African higher education landscape continues to grapple with persistent challenges despite significant policy reforms introduced by the democratic government. Epistemologies and knowledge systems …
Fecal carriage and multidrug resistance profiles of zoonotic Campylobacter species isolated from broilers in Nsukka, Nigeria
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Emmanuel O. Njoga, Emmanuel Ochi, Obichukwu C. Nwobi
Background and Aim: Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli are leading causes of bacterial foodborne gastroenteritis worldwide, with poultry serving as a principal reservoir. The rapid …
Design, biological evaluation, solvatochromic, DFT, and molecular docking studies of new metal complexes derived from a semicarbazone ligand
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Magdy A. Ibrahim, Ahmed Aboueloyoun Taha, Omima M.I. Adly
The current study describes the synthesis and characterization of novel Ni(II), Co(II), and Fe(III) complexes of the semicarbazone ligand (ACMHCA). Spectroscopic, conductance, elemental, and magnetic …
Antimicrobial activity and antifungal mechanistic study of 3‑substituted oxindoles against Aspergillus niger
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Hend A. A. Ezelarab, Maisra Mohammed El-Bouseary, Ramadan Yahia
A series of 3-substituted oxindole derivatives 3a-j was synthesized. The target compounds 3a-j were investigated for their potential antibacterial and antifungal activities. S. aureus, MRSA, …
Improving performance of electric vehicle drive system based a five-phase PMSM under fault using ANN and MPC
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Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, Mohamed Eladly Metwally
This study presents an advanced speed tracking control strategy designed to handle open-phase motor faults in EV drive systems. The proposed control strategy is evaluated …
Zinc doped BiOBr impregnated into PVDF sponge as a dip-Photocatalyst for RhB removal from wastewater
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Mohamed Abbas Ali Ahmed, Alaa Farid, Hassan Nageh
Abstract Organic contamination of water has sparked concerns since it has an adverse impact on both human health and the ecosystem as a whole. In …
Electrical and antimicrobial studies of multifunctional ZrO2 doped borate glasses and glass ceramics
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Gehad Y. Abo El-Reesh, M. A. Azooz, M. A. Ouis
Abstract In this study, borate-based glass and glass–ceramics doped with varying concentrations of ZrO 2 were synthesized, followed by controlled heat treatment for crystallization. X-ray …
Synthesis, structural elucidation, and molecular docking of diclofenac-derived hydrazone metal complexes with anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential
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Abbas M. Abbas, Hesham A. Salem, Adel S. Orabi
A novel Schiff base ligand, (E)-2-(2-((2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino)phenyl)-N'-(2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylene)acetohydrazide, was synthesized and complexed with Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Gd(III), La(III), and Ag(I) ions. The resulting metal complexes were characterized …
Spatio-temporal drought monitoring in the Megech–Dirma watershed, Ethiopia, using Google Earth engine
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Tadie Mulie Asrade, Getu Molla Yigzaw
Drought is a recurrent hazard with significant ecological and socioeconomic impacts, requiring continuous monitoring and assessment. This study evaluates the occurrence and spatial-temporal distribution of …
First imported cases of MPXV Clade Ib from Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Daniel Mukadi‐Bamuleka, Eddy Kinganda-Lusamaki, Noëlla Mulopo-Mukanya
BACKGROUND: The ongoing mpox outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) resulted in >71,000 suspected cases from 01 January 2024 to 02 February …
Robust crowd anomaly detection via hybrid ensemble learning for real-world surveillance
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Doaa Mabrouk, Manal A. Abdel-Fattah, Ahmed Taha
Crowd Anomaly Detection (CAD) is a crucial task in intelligent surveillance systems, designed to enhance public safety in densely populated environments. While existing approaches, including …
Agroecological soil management in North Africa: practices, challenges, and prospects for sustainable transition
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Abdellatif Boutagayout, Anas Hamdani, Mohamed Kouighat
North Africa faces multiple environmental challenges, including soil degradation, climate change, desertification, and water scarcity. In this context, agroecology offers a sustainable and promising approach …