Father involvement in family dynamics: a qualitative exploration of perceptions and cultural influences
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Bereket Merkine Gebresilase, Meiping Wang, Zhang Chuanxia
Globally, the role of fathers has expanded beyond financial provision to encompass emotional support, shared household responsibilities, and active involvement in children's development. Yet in …
Novel integrated approach modeling proanthocyanidins and bacteriophages to combat multidrug Salmonella Typhimurium in challenged broilers
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Hanan Al‐Khalaifah, Doaa A. Ibrahim, Ahmed Abdelfattah‐Hassan
The emergence of multidrug bacterial isolates, including Salmonella ( S .) Typhimurium, which primarily spreads to humans through chicken products, is correlated with a rising …
Synthesis and characterization of Co, Ni, Zr and Cu MOFs based on 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid linker for hydrogen generation
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Mostafa Farrag
Cobalt-, nickel-, copper-, and zirconium-cluster-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were synthesized via the solvothermal method using 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (1,4-NDC) as the organic linker. The synthesized MOFs …
Strontium/copper doped nano-bioactive glass for biomedical applications
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Manar M. Ahmed, Amany A. El-Kheshen, Mona Moaness
-CuO-SrO).Compared to traditional procedures, the Sol-gel approach offers a number of advantages for glass formation, including improved control over size and morphology. At the expense …
Resurgence of malaria in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia (2014–2024): trends, spatial expansion, and control challenges
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Mastewal Worku Lake, Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn, Teshager Zerihun Nigussie
Abstract Background Despite substantial control gains over the past 2 decades, malaria remains a major public health threat in Ethiopia. The Amhara Region has recently …
SUSTAIN as a universal scoring tool for assessing sustainability development goals in African energy initiatives
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Fotouh R. Mansour, Alaa Bedair
Sustainability assessment has become an essential component of evaluating chemical methods and processes, requiring tools that deliver comprehensive and multi-dimensional evaluations. This manuscript introduces SUSTAIN, …
Assessing the implementation determinants of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in sub-Saharan Africa through the complexity lens. A CFIR-guided systematic review
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Thandizo Kapatsa, Akim Nelson Bwanali, Leonard Naphazi Kambewa
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where fragile health systems and under-resourced facilities exacerbate its burden. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) …
Pooled prevalence and factors associated with insecticide-treated net use among pregnant women in malaria high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel mixed-effects analysis
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Edson Mwebesa, Benson Musinguzi, Ismail D. Legason
INTRODUCTION: Malaria remains a significant public health challenge among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Proper use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is a key intervention …
Alveolar bone regeneration using sustainable eggshell-derived nano-hydroxyapatite and zinc oxide nanoparticles: an in vivo experimental study
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eman mohamed salem, Rehab M. El‐Sharkawy, Wafaa Yahia Alghonemy
The present study focused on developing nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (NHAP) from waste eggshells and assessed its role in bone regeneration after tooth extraction, with and without …
Performance of maize tassel activated carbon for COD removal from industrial wastewater under optimized conditions
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Ghada A. El Gamal, Ahmed M. Gomaa
Abstract Industrial wastewater, laden with hazardous organic and inorganic contaminants, poses critical environmental risks. Adsorption via activated carbon stands out as a scalable and efficient …
Nutritional enhancement of cassava through processing: implications for sustainable food systems
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Tagesse Lambebo, Tesfaye Deme, Mulatu Geleta
Cassava ( Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a vital food crop in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and South America, serving as a staple for approximately …
Circulation of Salmonella spp. between humans, animals and the environment in animal-owning households in Malawi
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Catherine N. Wilson, Patrick Musicha, Mathew A. Beale
Diverse salmonellae have the potential to cause disease and may be carried asymptomatically within the intestine of many vertebrate species. The relative contribution of human, …
Estimating the climate change-driven global distribution of Fusarium proliferatum and mycotoxin risk assessment under future warming scenarios
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Aya I. Tagyan, Sara Al-Ashaal, Dalal Hussien M. Alkhalifah
Introduction Fusarium proliferatum is a globally distributed fungal pathogen of major agricultural significance, responsible for considerable crop losses and the production of hazardous mycotoxins that …
Strategies and challenges in containing antimicrobial resistance in East Africa: a focus on laboratory-based surveillance
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Andrea Molina, Théogène Ihorimbere, Néhémie Nzoyikorera
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing worldwide, undermining strides in public health and the economy, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Africa is the continent …
Artificial intelligence meets PBL: transforming computer-robotics programming motivation and engagement
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Christian Basil Omeh, Musa Adekunle Ayanwale
In response to the growing demand for innovative instructional strategies in STEM education, we examine the effectiveness of AI-supported Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in improving students’ …
Prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among school-going adolescents in Kenya
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Lucy Magige, Zipporah Bukania, Moses Mwangi
Depression is a growing concern among adolescents, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as Kenya, where mental health issues often remain unaddressed. This …
Early Oldowan technology thrived during Pliocene environmental change in the Turkana Basin, Kenya
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David R. Braun, Dan V. Palcu, Eldert L. Advokaat
Approximately 2.75 million years ago, the Turkana Basin in Kenya experienced environmental changes, including increased aridity and environmental variability. Namorotukunan is a newly discovered archaeological …
Reinforcing the physical properties of PVA/PVP with ferrous chloride for optoelectronic and antibacterial applications
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S. S. El-Khiyami, M. Ismail, R. S. Hafez
Abstract The present study investigated the composition, physical characteristics, and antibacterial efficacy of Polyvinyl alcohol/Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVA/PVP) composite films containing different percentages (0–12%) of ferrous chloride …
ARADOXICAL LEADERSHIP, GREEN COMMITMENT, AND GREEN SELF-EFFICACY: THE MEDIATING AND MODERATING PATHWAYS TO GREEN INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR IN THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
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Wagih Salama, Hazem Ahmed Khairy, Ibrahim Mohamed Othman
This study investigates the impact of paradoxical leadership (PL) on green innovative work behavior (GIWB) among employees in Egypt's tourism and hospitality sector, with a …
Assessing the impact of community health education programs on preventing non-communicable diseases in rural areas
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Collince Odiwuor Ogolla, Bernard Guyah, Apollo Odhiambo Maima
INTRODUCTION: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity, are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide, particularly in rural areas where there …