Urban governance and its role in shaping low-income household food security in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Mandlenkosi Maphosa, Philani Moyo
Urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is accelerating without corresponding economic growth, leading to urban poverty and food insecurity. This paper examines the role of urban …
Avifauna richness and detection reliability between structured scientific surveys and citizen science data
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Joseph Kwasi Afrifa, Obed Segbefia, Abdulai Sulemana
Citizen science has emerged as a cost-effective complement to structured biodiversity surveys, yet its reliability for small-scale avian monitoring in Africa remains underexplored. This study …
Digital humanitarianism and the politics of visibility: algorithmic borders, displaced bodies, and the digital agency of youth in Nigeria
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John Clement Abah
Abstract This study explores the intersection of digital humanitarianism, algorithmic governance, and displaced agency in Nigeria, focusing on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno and …
Red blood cell indices versus serum ferritin as surrogate markers of iron deficiency during pregnancy
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Ochuwa Adiketu Babah, Chisom Florence Chieme, Ajibola Ibraheem Abioye
BACKGROUND: Serum ferritin testing is the most commonly used method for screening for iron deficiency. However, iron deficiency screening is not routinely done in low-middle-income …
Evaluation of the SKILLZ intervention to promote HIV testing and contraception uptake in adolescent girls in Lusaka, Zambia: A cluster-randomized trial
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Calvin Chiu, Chama Mulubwa, Boyd Mkandawire
Adolescent girls are at disproportionately high-risk for HIV and unintended pregnancy. Effective interventions to increase uptake of HIV testing and contraceptives are urgently needed. Our …
Lessons learned from the promotion of Essential Emergency and Critical Care in Tanzania – a qualitative study
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Aneth Charles Kaliza, Linda B. Mlunde, Carl Otto Schell
OBJECTIVE: To describe the lessons learnt during the promotion of a new approach to the care of critically ill patients in TanzaniaEssential Emergency and Critical …
Eco-friendly spectrofluorimetric determination of mirabegron in human plasma and tablets: greenness and blueness assessment
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Sayed M. Derayea, Ebtehal F. Anwer, Deena A. M. Nour El‐Deen
Abstract The current article describes facile, selective and highly sensitive spectrofluorimetric methodology for the determination of Mirabegron (MBG). The approach originated from the drug’s reaction …
Pristine corn kernels as a pH-responsive biosorbent for selective removal of cationic and anionic dyes
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Noha A. Abd-Rabo, Asmaa A. Serage, El-Sayed R. H. El-Gharkawy
Abstract Wastewater treatment is of utmost importance in providing equitable and safe drinking water. The present study uses pristine corn kernel (CK) biosorbent to remove …
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: a masquerading clinical condition in an 8-year-old Nigerian girl
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Olukemi Tolulope Bamigboye-Taiwo, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi, Oluwatosin Eunice Olorunmoteni
BACKGROUND: Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital abnormality of the cardiac conduction system characterized by the presence of an accessory pathway, which can predispose affected …
Challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable development goal 3 in KwaZulu-Natal: reflections from a research institute, South Africa
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Rujeko Samanthia Chimukuche, Thembelihle Zuma, Grace Nduku Wambua
BACKGROUND: South Africa is committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which aims to ensure health and well-being for all. However, in rural …
Floristic assessment and soil-vegetation dynamics in an arid zone: a case study of the old Katameya-Ain Sokhna Road, Eastern Desert, Egypt
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Shaimaa G. Salama, A. H. Marie, Ramadan Bedair
In the hyper-arid deserts of Egypt, where extreme environmental conditions prevail, understanding the symbiotic relationship between the sparse vegetation cover and the underlying soil is …
A hybrid statistical–machine learning framework for evaluating geomagnetic storm effects on MisrSat2 satellite power subsystems
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Marwa Mostafa, Mohammed Hasan Ali, Nourhan Hesham
Abstract This study introduces a hybrid statistical–machine learning framework to evaluate the impact of the May 2024 geomagnetic storm on the power subsystem of the …
The efficacy of essential oil mixtures on vase life and the quality of Gerbera cut flowers
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Safia Hamdy El-Hanafy, M. Ahmad
Abstract Gerbera is one of the four most important cut flowers worldwide, ranking fourth among cut flowers beyond roses, chrysanthemums, and tulips. Utilizing essential oils …
Numerical simulation of red blood cells migration and platelets margination for blood flow in micro-vessels with fusiform aneurysms
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Ahmed Elhanafy, Samir Elsagheer, Sameh A. Nada
Understanding several micro-vascular diseases depends mainly on examining the dynamic behavior of blood cells, especially the red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets. For instance, the …
Environmental cues and individuality shape diel and seasonal antelope behaviour in African drylands
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Paul E. Berry, Melanie Dammhahn, Morgan Hauptfleisch
Large herbivores play a central role in dryland ecosystems, influencing vegetation dynamics, nutrient cycling, and trophic interactions. While they are adapted to cope with harsh …
Mineralogical and chemical characterization of Suez Bay surface sediments via multi-analytical techniques
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Randa R. Elmorsi, Wael Abdel Wahab, Khaled S. Abou‐El‐Sherbini
The mineralogical and chemical characteristics of sediments from Suez Bay (SB) were investigated and correlated with the key water quality parameters. These include polycyclic aromatic …
Depression and its associated factors among people who use drugs attending the Methadone Treatment Clinic at Tumbi Hospital in Pwani, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study
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Anna Chrispo Charle, Masunga K. Iseselo, Sofia Sanga
Opioid use disorder is a major global health concern. While methadone treatment is effective in treating opioid use disorder, individuals often experience severe mental health …
Minimum recommended micronutrient intake status and associated factors among pastoralist children aged 6–23 months in Aysaita district, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2024: A community based cross-sectional study
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Aya Ibrahim, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Dereje Desalegn Boshe
BACKGROUND: Micronutrient deficiencies are among the most prevalent public health problems in developing countries like Ethiopia. Despite government efforts to address these deficiencies, progress remains …
Oxidative Stress Dynamic among Helicobacter pylori-Positive Patients with Various Stages of Premalignant Histologic Lesions: A Prospective Study in Cameroon
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Laure Brigitte Kouitcheu Mabeku, Faujo Nintewoue Ghislaine Florice, Lionel Danny Tali Nguefak
OBJECTIVE: This study sought to evaluate biomarkers of oxidative stress among H pylori infected patients in relation to neoplastic transformation within the gastric mucosa. METHODS: …
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Prevention: Ghanaian Adolescent Students’ Perspectives Through Focus Group Discussion
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Emmanuel Abrefah, Peter Agyei‐Baffour, Alex Barimah Owusu
BACKGROUND: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is effective in reducing HPV-related cancers. However, little is known about Ghanaian adolescents' attitudes toward HPV vaccination. We examined …