The biotechnological potential of bacterial extracellular polymeric substances in lead biosorption
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Pfariso Maumela, Mahloro Serepa-Dlamimi
Introduction Extracellular polymeric substances are composed of a diverse range of functional groups, thereby making a strong case for their consideration as biosorbents in heavy …
The mediating role of self-care self-efficacy in the relationship between health behavior and psychological wellbeing among community-dwelling older adults with hypertension
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Shaimaa Mohamed Amin, S Aziz, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta
Background Hypertension in older adults is a growing public health issue, often associated with decreased quality of life and increased healthcare demands. Health behaviors, self-efficacy …
Novel Triazole-Carbohydrazide hydrazones with dual antioxidant and antibacterial potential
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Safa A. Badawy, Nagwan M. Rewish, Ahmed A. Fadda
Abstract In this study, a novel series of triazole-based carbohydrazide hydrazones ( NM-1 to NM-11 ) was synthesized and structurally characterized using spectroscopic methods including …
Bacillus subtilis and chitosan nanoparticles enhance potato virus Y (PVY) tolerance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) via modulation of antioxidants and secondary metabolites
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Amira Mohamed Ghanaim, Ghada Abd‐Elmonsef Mahmoud, Heba Ibrahim Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Plant viral infections threaten global food security and cause major crop losses. This study investigates the antiviral effects of biosynthesized Chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs) with …
The role of information and communication technologies in enhancing farmers' access to extension services: evidence from Ingquza Hill Local Municipality
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Rendani Humphrey Khwidzhilli, Enioluwa Jonathan Ijatuyi, Pakama Diko
Background Access to timely and reliable agricultural information remains a major challenge for smallholder farmers in South Africa's rural municipalities. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) …
XGBoost regression for robust acoustic impedance prediction in the absence of density and sonic logs
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Khaled Saleh, Muhammad A. El Hameedy, Walid M. Mabrouk
) as optimal predictors. Data preprocessing included Isolation Forest-based outlier removal and logarithmic resistivity transformation. The XGBoost regressor - selected for its scalability in handling …
A review on health system-based surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis: technological advancements, challenges, and outlooks
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Honey Gemechu, Gelane Biru, Eyerusalem Gebremeskel
BACKGROUND: Poliomyelitis is a severe viral infection that can lead to permanent paralysis or death, primarily affecting children under 15 years of age. Acute Flaccid …
Photothermal interactions in micropolar generalized thermoelastic medium subjected to electromagnetic field
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A. F. Al-Hazaemh, A. M. Abd-Alla, S. E. Abbas
The article deals with the response of an infinite micropolar generalized thermoelastic half-space in context of Green-Naghdi theory (type III) which is subjected to electro-magnetic …
Enhancing credit card fraud detection using DBSCAN-augmented disjunctive voting ensemble
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Mahmoud A. Ghalwash, Samir Abdelrazek, Nabila Hamid Eladawi
Credit card fraud detection remains a critical yet challenging task due to the extreme class imbalance inherent in transaction datasets, where fraudulent activities constitute only …
Towards autonomous energy management: machine learning for effective auditing and optimization
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Suhail Ashraf, Mira M. Zarie, Sameh O. Abdellatif
This study presents a fully automated procedure for energy management and auditing, applicable to a diverse range of residential and commercial loads, leveraging machine learning …
“Closing the gap in the wrong direction” migration, health policy, and the exclusion of asylum seekers, refugees and undocumented migrants from healthcare access in South Africa
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Rebecca Walker, Jo Vearey
BACKGROUND: The right to health requires that healthcare systems be available, accessible, acceptable, and of good quality for all, regardless of legal or migration status. …
Optimising Chlorella vulgaris bioflocculation by Aspergillus Niger pellets and their application in wastewater treatment and lipid production
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Abeer A. Mohamed, Eman Owis, Gamal M. Abdel-Fattah
Abstract Background Co-culturing filamentous fungi with microalgae is thought to be a viable method for effective microalgae bioflocculation. Using filamentous fungus makes it possible to …
Assessment of groundwater drought risk in arid regions using standardized indices and reliability analysis
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Soumia Gouahi, Mohammed Hssaisoune, Yassine Ait Brahim
Groundwater drought poses a significant threat to water and food security. In arid regions, groundwater can be the primary resource for irrigation and related agri-food …
Thin films nanocomposite: multifunctional materials for energy and water purification
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Mahmoud S. Abdel‐Wahed, Mohamed H. Sayed, Mohammed M. Gomaa
The growing worldwide need for energy and worries about climate change and pollution emphasize the necessity of renewable energy and clean water. Solar energy is …
Efficient energy management of a low-voltage AC microgrid with renewable and energy storage integration using nonlinear control
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Karim El Mezdi, Abdelmounime El Magri, Aziz Watil
This paper proposes an enhanced nonlinear control strategy combined with efficient energy flow management for a low-voltage AC microgrid integrating a wind turbine, a photovoltaic …
Downscaled ERA5 Land addresses agrometeorological data scarcity in North African basins
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Youness Ouassanouan, Vincent Simonneaux, Mohamed Hakim Kharrou
A reliable estimate of reference evapotranspiration (ET0) requires several meteorological inputs, which may be unavailable in regions with limited data availability. In this regard, this …
Adaptive demand forecasting framework with weighted ensemble of regression and machine learning models along life cycle variability
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Islam M. Hammam, Amin K. El-Kharbotly, Yomna M. Sadek
Accurate demand forecasting is essential for informed decision-making in today's dynamic business environment, where product demand often follows diverse and shifting patterns throughout increasingly shorter …
Dietary oregano essential oil and sodium butyrate enhance growth, immunity, and gene expression in nile tilapia post-Aeromonas hydrophila infection
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Eman M. Moustafa, Mustafa Shukry, Mona A. Assas
The impacts of oregano essential oil and sodium butyrate on the growth performance, hematological, biochemical, immunological, antioxidative, and gene expression profiles of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis …
Influence of silica-fume’s addition technique and curing conditions on microstructure, physical and mechanical properties of geopolymer
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Hala A. Hossein, Amany A. El-Kheshen, M.F. Zawrah
Geopolymer as ecofriendly and energy saving material is estimated as excellent building material in construction sector. The current study focuses on studying the influence of …
Serial cross-sectional school surveys identifies C469Y, P553L, R561H and A675V kelch 13 mutations associated with artemisinin resistance in Western Kenya
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Victor Osoti, Kevin Wamae, Moses M. Musau
Recent reports from East African countries indicate the emergence and spread of artemisinin partial resistance (ART-R), posing a significant threat to malaria control efforts in …