Cycle threshold values and SARS-CoV-2 variant associations with breakthrough infections: a retrospective study in Accra, Ghana
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Frank Twum Aboagye, Lawrence Annison, Ebenezer Krampah Aidoo
BACKGROUND: Breakthrough infections are defined as SARS-CoV-2 infections occurring ≥ 14 days after completing the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and remain a public health challenge, …
Interspecific variation in gut microbiome diversity across the Etosha National Park herbivore community
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Rylee Jensen, Erin A. McKenney, James C. Beasley
The community of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, known as the gut microbiome (GMB), plays a critical role in host ecology and evolution. …
Management of ocular adverse reactions to antiglaucoma medications–Survey of optometrists in Ghana
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Mohammed Abdul–Kabir, Prince Mintah, Michael Asante
Glaucoma, characterized by chronic and progressive degeneration of retinal ganglion cells leading to a gradual decline in the visual field, poses a significant challenge in …
Early-life clinical and hematological profiles: a comparative study of children with and without sickle cell disease in the first three years of life
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Siana Nkya, Isihaka Mahawi, Rehema Shungu
Sickle cell disease (SCD) has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in early childhood. Understanding the hematological and clinical outcomes during the early …
Rotavirus A genotype diversity and antigenic profile in Central Ethiopia: implications for rotarix® vaccine efficacy
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Yisehak Tsegaye Redda, Haileeyesus Adamu, Julia Bergholm
Introduction Rotavirus remains a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in children globally, including in Ethiopia. Despite the introduction of vaccines, high mutation and reassortment rates …
Innovative real-time pressure monitoring system utilizing Raspberry Pi and IMU for industrial application
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Mohamed Razi Morakchi, Selman Djeffal, Zine Ghemari
This paper presents an innovative IoT-enabled solution for the real-time digitization of traditional chart recorders using a Raspberry Pi and the MPU6050 accelerometer. The proposed …
Alterations in the penile artery blood flow hemodynamics and hormonal profile in jacks (Equus asinus) after a single administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
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Amr F. El karmoty, Mohamed Fathi, Ibrahim A. Emam
The penis of the donkey is a musclocavernous type as the erection of the penis is dependent on the blood flow within the cavernous tissue …
Exploring the mental health challenges of children with autoimmune thyroiditis
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Yomna Ahmed Hosni, Marise Abdou, Mennat‐Allah Tarek
BACKGROUND: Autoimmune thyroid disease is a common autoimmune disorder affecting the pediatric age group with a wide array of clinical presentations. Psychiatric symptoms may occur …
A digital recipe for enhancing clinical reasoning: the role of e-learning by concordance (E-LbC): a quasi-experimental study
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Hadeel Aboueisha, Enjy Abouzeid, Moataz A. Sallam
BACKGROUND: Clinical reasoning (CR) is a critical competency in medical education, essential for effective decision-making in clinical practice. This study aimed to enhance CR skills …
Buccolingual and arch distribution patterns of permanent teeth impactions in an Egyptian population: a CBCT-based retrospective analysis
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Farah Y. Eid, Ahmed Elkalza, Ahmed M. Madian
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of impacted teeth fluctuates across various ethnicities and geographical regions. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of …
Communication Channels Used by Emerging Farmers to Access High-Value Markets: Greater Giyani Local Municipality
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K.T. Nyamazana, P.K. Chauke, M.J. Mamashila
This paper was prompted by the observation that although access to high-value markets for emerging farmers has received extensive attention regarding income generation and food …
Resilience in Food Systems – Response and Adaptation to Shocks and Disruptions: The Case of the Phillipi Horticultural Area in Cape Town, South Africa
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A. Bayat, H. Govera
This study explores the concept of food systems resilience. It studied the vulnerability to shocks and pressure of the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA), a key …
What Fundamental Structures Does South Africa Need to Put in Place to Build an Inclusive and Thriving Hemp Industry?
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L.P. Mailula, S. Zantsi, M. Mamabolo
This discussion paper examines the potential and challenges of developing an inclusive hemp industry in South Africa, with a focus on the necessary regulatory, socioeconomic, …
The Potential of Coalition Governance in the City of Johannesburg to Realise Target 11.1 of Sustainable Development Goal 11
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Liberty Kudzai Masekesa, Rufaro Emily Chikuruwo
The City of Johannesburg, just like any other municipality in South Africa, is required in terms of Target 11.1 of Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG …
Tipping the Scales in Favour of Old Customary Marriages – A Critical Analysis of the Patrimonial Consequences of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act
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Mendy Khumalo
The purpose of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 is, inter alia, to ensure that all spouses in customary marriages are treated …
How Effective is the Agricultural Advisory Service Rendered to Land Reform Beneficiaries in South Africa?
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Atie H. Verschoor, Siphe Zantsi, Lwandiso Mdiya
Agricultural advisory services play a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity, ensuring food security, and promoting rural development. Monitoring agricultural advisory services is crucial for …
Agricultural Employment in Somalia: The Nexus of Climate Change, Conflict, and Agricultural Productivity
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Abdikadir Ahmed Mohamed, Abdi Majid Yusuf Ibey, Abdifatah Mohamed Abdikarim
Agriculture is central to Somalia's economy, employing nearly half of the population and serving as a key source of rural livelihoods.However, the sector is increasingly …
Mobility, mental well-being and Neighborhood walkability among older adults in Nigeria: an urban perspective
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Jeneviv Nene John, Fredrick Sunday Isaac, Emmanuel Jonah Osiri
BACKGROUND: The rapid urbanization and demographic shifts experienced globally have significant implications for the well-being of older adults, particularly in low and middle income countries …
Corporate governance and accounting ethics
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Samuel Ejiro Uwhejevwe-Togbolo, Ajueyitse Martins Otuedon, Austin Onome Amughoro
The modern business environment needs corporate governance and accounting ethics, as the main pillars of organizational accountability, transparency, and sustainability. This textbook is a complex …
Biochemical and molecular assessment of the superoxide dismutase (SOD) antioxidant enzyme regulation within Medicago truncatula root in response to iron deficiency
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Nadia Kallala, Wissal M’sehli, Manel Chaouachi
Iron (Fe) deficiency is a major nutritional stress affecting plant growth and metabolism. This study was conducted on three Medicago truncatula genotypes (TN8.20 and A17 …