Cyclic-step quenching of micro-alloyed steel for enhancing mechanical properties: a novel heat treatment process implementation
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Olanrewaju M. Adesusi, Wai Yie Leong, Olayide Rasaq Adetunji
Abstract This work carried out a novel quench procedure known as cyclic-step quenching. A low-alloy low-carbon steel was prepared into five categories of samples designated …
Assessing the burden of road traffic injuries: a one-year prospective study in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Emmanuel Bonnet, Aude Nikièma, Ilves Sana
Background Road crashes are recognized as a major public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. However, initiating and detecting a reduction in the burden …
Genomic characterisation of endangered Landim pigs reveals distinctive features and immune-related selection
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Fábio Gabriel Teixeira, Pedro Sá, Dulce Santos
Introduction: The Landim pigs of Mozambique are an important local breed, reared by smallscale farmers in extensive systems, predominantly sustained on leftover food. These pigs …
Assessing the efficacy and safety of pentoxifylline in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and mucositis in breast cancer patients
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Samar A. Dewidar, Noha O. Mansour, Omar Hamdy
Background Pentoxifylline (PTX) has demonstrated potential in alleviating several adverse effects induced by chemotherapy in preclinical and limited clinical investigations. Nonetheless, its efficacy in mitigating …
Retention of CAD PEEK versus metallic partial denture frameworks in patients with mandibular Kennedy Class I
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Amr Magdy Ibrahim Abdelaziz, Mohamed Amr ElKhashab, Azza Hussein Zaky
Background: Traditionally, removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks have been made from metal alloys, with patients expressing dissatisfaction regarding esthetics, metallic taste, and weight. Several attempts …
Unlocking consumer behaviour: How satisfaction and/or delight, trust and perceived value drive behavioural intentions
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Mornay Roberts-Lombard, Olumide Jaiyeoba
Background: Understanding the role of customer satisfaction and/or delight and trust as central drivers of behavioural responses becomes increasingly important in a complex business environment. …
West Nile Virus Infection: Virology, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Public Health Implications
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I. H. Iheukwumere, C. M. Iheukwumere, C. Unaeze B
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a single-stranded, positive-sense RNA virus of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae. It is a mosquito-borne arbovirus maintained in an enzootic …
One Health Disparities and Blastocystis infection among smallholder farmers in northeastern Madagascar
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Alma Solis, Angela Anaeme, Georgia Titcomb
Blastocystis is a globally transmitted gastrointestinal protozoa that commonly infects people living in low- and middle-income countries. Transmission is thought to occur via consumption of …
Sociodemographic factors influencing HIV transmission misconceptions among young Jordanian men: insights from the 2023 demographic and health survey
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Ahmed Mohamed Shahin, Omar Abbas, Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil
BACKGROUND: Misconceptions about HIV transmission, such as the belief that it spreads through sharing food, pose a challenge to public health education in Jordan. This …
Chemical profiling and multidirectional biological effects of the aerial parts of two wild Commicarpus species; C. grandiflorus and C. plumbagineus
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Reham Hassan Mekky, Ahmed H. El‐Desoky, Riham A. El‐Shiekh
Abstract Background Commicarpus grandiflorus (A.Rich.) Standl. (CG), and Commicarpus plumbagineus (Cav.) Standl. (CP) (Nyctaginaceae family) have long been utilized in traditional medicine for the treatment …
A cost-effectiveness analysis of novel stool processing methods for diagnosis of tuberculosis in children under 5 years of age in Uganda
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Mary Gaeddert, Devan Jaganath, Hoa Thi Nguyen
BACKGROUND: Stool-based molecular assays for childhood tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis have shown promise as an alternative to respiratory sample testing. While implementation is underway, evidence on …
The Interrelationship of Morphological, Reproductive, and Growth Traits in Assaf Sheep in Palestine
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W.A. Medhat, Bendahmane Ikram, S. Muayad
This study was conducted to explore the associations between morphometric, reproductive, and growth traits of Palestinian Assaf sheep raised in the northern West Bank, Palestine. …
THE ROLE OF DIGITAL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SUCCESS OF SHARIAH-COMPLIANT CROWDFUNDING PLATFORMS
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Wassila Boutaa, Mokhtar Bengouia
Digital financial technologies play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of Islamic crowdfunding platforms. Technologies such as blockchain and smart contracts contribute to greater …
The efficacy of selected Ghanaian herbal antimalarials against laboratory strains and clinical isolates of Plasmodium falciparum
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Silas Nkansah Yeboah, Mina Ansong, Deborah Clotworthy
Abstract The recurrent emergence of drug-resistant Plasmodium parasites threatens malaria control and elimination strategies. In Ghana, there is a growing traditional medicine (TM) sector to …
Geography of opportunity: a multilevel analysis of regional and school-level inequities in Somaliland’s educational outcomes
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Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar, Mustafe Khadar Abdi, Tawakal Abdi Ali
Persistent regional and school-level inequities continue to shape students’ educational outcomes in Somaliland. Despite policy advances, empirical evidence quantifying how much variation in academic achievement …
Challenging the myth of inclusivity in Special Economic Zones: unveiling equity gaps in local economic development in South Africa
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Tigere Paidamoyo Muringa, Elvin Shava, Olufemi Michael Oladejo
Introduction Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are often praised as socially cohesive and inclusive economic development engines. However, this study argues that such assumptions overlook critical …
Few-shot pneumonia detection using Siamese networks and transfer learning on chest X-ray images
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Atukunda Doreen, Waweru Mwangi, Petronilla Muthoni Muriithi
Abstract Pneumonia remains a leading cause of mortality among children under five years of age, accounting for approximately 1.6 million deaths annually. Early detection is …
Perceptions of physiotherapists regarding challenges experienced by patients with Deafness in accessing rehabilitative care
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Meluleki S. Thethwayo, Olivia B. Baloyi
Background: Hearing impairment, including deafness, affects approximately 5% of the global population, with the majority residing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as South …
Performance Investigation on the Heat Transfer of Composite rGO-SiO₂ Nanofluid in a Radiator
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Luke O. Ajuka, Christopher C. Enweremadu
High-performing cooling fluids are increasingly gaining prominence in thermal applications due to their superior heat transfer (HT) features compared to conventional coolants. This is attributed …
Tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma: a case report
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Sawsen Dhambri, Wejdan Mohamed Trabelsi, Rim Braham
Background: Primary malignant tumors of the trachea are extremely rare, representing only 0.2% of all respiratory tract tumors. Among them, adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is …