Predicting the Durability Properties of Concrete with Recycled Plastic Aggregate as a Partial Coarse Aggregate Replacement
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Muhammad Fuad Umar, Jamilu Ya’u, Agboola Shamsudeen Abdulazeez
Disposal of plastic waste causes serious environmental problems, including landfills and water bodies degradation, greenhouse gas emission, soil contamination and so on. This study investigates …
Revealing the anticancer potential of nano-encapsulated graviola extract on tongue carcinoma (SCC154) cell line: targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway (in vitro study)
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Amany Hany Mohamed Kamel, Ahmed Abdrabou, Ahmed Basuoni
BACKGROUND: Graviola emerged as a promising anticancer agent, with nanotechnology enhancing drugs' therapeutic potential. The purpose of this work was to explore graviola extract and …
Modulation of cosmic-ray ground-level enhancements by solar-wind stream interfaces: a case study
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Olakunle Ogunjobi, William Tafon Sivla
Ground-level enhancements (GLEs) provide crucial insights into the acceleration and transport of solar energetic particles (SEPs). We present a comprehensive analysis of GLE 72, which …
Open-book assessment in French language instruction: a study on enhancing the grammatical skills of pre-service teachers
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Fatma Ali AbdElaal
Abstract The preparation of second language (L2) pre-service teachers requires pedagogical tools that move beyond rote memorization. While open-book assessment (OBA) offers a promising alternative, …
Intubation conditions and neonatal outcomes with rocuronium versus suxamethonium in cesarean sections: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Atef Hassan, Mohamed A. Khalafallah, Noha Rami Ismail
BACKGROUND: While general anesthesia is necessary for some emergency deliveries, it carries risks such as failed intubation and neonatal complications. This study investigates whether rocuronium …
Dysmenorrhea and its associated symptoms among girls with special needs in Upper Egypt: an exploratory study
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Doaa A. Osman, Shimaa A. Khalaf, Heba Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea is a highly prevalent gynecological problem that may compromise the girls' quality of life. Disabled girls might experience menstruation both differently and more …
The effect of treatment with a non-ionic surfactant vesicular formulation of sodium stibogluconate on host immune responses and serum metabolites in a murine model of Leishmania donovani
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Raphael Taiwo Aruleba, Bernard Osero, Du Toit Loots
Introduction Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), caused by Leishmania donovani, is associated with parasite-induced immunological and physiological changes that ensure the survival of amastigotes within the host. …
A retrospective study on factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine refusal among individuals aged 15 years and above in the general population of Bamenda I sub-division, Cameroon
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Yamssi Cédric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Abongwa Delight Chewah
Background By the end of 2020, several vaccines aimed at combating COVID-19 were authorized for widespread immunization. The aim of this study was to assess …
Parental Satisfaction with Neonatal Care in Tertiary Hospitals: The Role of the Care Environment, a Cross-Sectional Study
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Michael Abel Alao, Rasaki Aliu, Jacinta Chinyere Elo-Ilo
Overexpression of MusaVicilin Gene for Disease Resistance in Banana
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Jaindra Nath Tripathi, Sarah Wanjiku Macharia, Samwel Muiruri
Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) disease, caused by Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum, is a major constraint to banana production in East and Central Africa. All cultivated …
Influence of Enriched Cassava Peel Biochar on Growth, Yield and Proximate Composition of Sweet Potato
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Otun Abiodun Abass, Ezekiel Akinkunmi Akinrinde, O.D. Ojo
A Comparative Study of Biogas produced from selected Animal Wastes at less-populated settlements in Awka North and South Local Government Area in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria.
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Onyinyechukwuka G. UGWUOKE, Uche O. Chukwura, Vivian Nonyelum Anakwenze
An investigation on the degradation of the Mechanical Properties of Mild Steel Pipeline in Simulated Soil and Tap Water Environments sourced from Bishoftu Town, Ethiopia
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Obsa Tamiru Mekonen, Felege Nekatibeb Gebremariam, Bayisa Gemeda Shuku
Design of a Strut-Free Retaining Wall System for Deep Excavation in Soft Clay Using an Elastic Structural System
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Abdelrahman Abuserriya, Bashir H. Osman, Anwar Mohammed
Comparative outcomes of operable non-inflammatory and non-metastatic inflammatory breast cancer in Morocco: a retrospective cohort study
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Nabil Ismaili, Fadila Guessous, Sanaa El Majjaoui
Background: Outcomes of non-metastatic non-inflammatory breast cancer (non-IBC) and inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) in Moroccan women remain poorly defined. The aim of this study was …
Impacts of climate change on chronic respiratory health in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Zewudu Andualem, Ayenew Takele Alemu, Azeb Geddif
Introduction Climate change presents profound public health challenges, particularly in low-income countries like Ethiopia. Chronic respiratory diseases and chronic respiratory symptoms, are exacerbated by environmental …
Student perceptions on enhancing the delivery of physical activity programs in a semi-rural university
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Silindokuhle Sanele Radebe, Gerrit Jan Breukelman, A Joubert
Adequate facilities and effective delivery of physical activity programs are essential for promoting active lifestyles among university students, especially in semi-rural contexts where structural barriers …
Humoral immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in onchocerciasis-infected individuals: a field study from Ghana
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Julia Meyer, Ute Klarmann‐Schulz, Jennifer Nadal
Introduction: COVID-19 vaccines are the most successful medical interventions to reduce disease severity and mortality. Various vaccine platforms with unique properties have been developed. The …
Diffusing student performance in using blended learning models in higher learning
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Avrill Mukhithi, Mampilo M. Phahlane, Lario Malungana
Background Global education systems underwent a dramatic transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing a sudden shift to online and hybrid learning methods. Understanding the …
Evaluating the reliability and validity of the 12-item WHODAS 2.0 among people with mental health conditions in seven low- and middle-income countries: analysis of secondary data
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Awoke Mihretu, Sarah Aleyan, Jessica Schmider
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) has been validated across various settings and health conditions. However, few studies have evaluated the …