A longitudinal study of men with male genital schistosomiasis in southern Malawi associated with human, zoonotic and hybrid schistosomes
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Bright Mainga, Sekeleghe A. Kayuni, Fatima Ahmed
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa’s endemic areas for urogenital schistosomiasis, male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) can cause significant morbidity. As part of the Hybridization in UroGenital Schistosomiasis …
Community-level study of ticks in a major cattle market in Edo state reveals high tick diversity but no species-specific preference for predilection site
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Anthony Osarobo Omoregie, Nosa Emmanuel Osawe, Nicholas Praise Olatunde
Abstract Ticks are important ectoparasites affecting livestock worldwide, serving as vectors of diseases that challenge traditional livestock farming. Most studies on tick infestations in Nigeria …
Diagnosis and management of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS): a survey of contemporary physiotherapy practice
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Peter R. Lawrenson, Helen French, Benita Olivier
BACKGROUND: Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) is a motion-related hip disorder characterised by altered hip-joint morphology and symptoms. Recent consensus statements have provided guidance on the …
Cybersecurity in accounting education: accounting academics' perspectives
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Pranisha Rama, Ben Marx, Rozanne Smith
Introduction Cyberattacks continue to intensify and are currently the top global technological risk. This global increase in cyberattacks and the growing dependence on digital platforms …
Uptake of intrauterine contraception after medical management of first trimester incomplete abortion: A cross-sectional study in central Uganda
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Herbert Kayiga, Emelie Looft-Trägårdh, Amanda Cleeve
BACKGROUND: Although intrauterine devices (IUDs) are readily available in Uganda, their utilization remains low, including within post abortion care. The level and factors associated with …
A low-cost method for identifying plastic polymers used for food and beverage packaging
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Peter J. Shaw, Josephine Amoah, Moses Asamoah
Abstract Mismanaged plastic waste is a global concern, the problems of which are amplified in low- and middle-income countries where resources to support management measures …
Significance of molecular and zymography profiling for accurate detection of infected sheep with Anaplasma marginale in South Sinai, Egypt
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Manar A Sayed, Abdel-Rahman B Abdel-Ghaffar, Sayed M. M. Abd El Baky
Anaplasma marginale is a significant tick-borne pathogen affecting ruminants; yet its prevalence and pathological impact in sheep remain underreported. This study aimed to investigate the …
Statistical methodologies for enhancing lipase production from Aspergillus Niger and using biologically treated cottonseed waste in animal nutrition
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Dina H. El-Ghonemy, Eman M. Abdellah, M. Fadel
Abstract Lipases are industrially valuable biocatalysts; mainly microbial lipases, hence screening and production of lipases from various microbial strains are constantly emerging to meet the …
Uptake of iron and folic acid supplements among pregnant women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Careen E. Koka, Saida Bakari, Belinda J. Njiro
Anemia in pregnancy is a public health concern globally with the highest prevalence observed in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Tanzania is no exception. Iron …
Pulsed Laser Ablation Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles and Enhanced Cytotoxicity on Ocular Melanoma Cells via Combined Femtosecond Laser Treatment
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Khalid T. Nawaf, Safaa Taha, Yasmin Abd El-Salam
Ocular melanoma, a malignant tumor that arises from the uveal tract, presents significant therapeutic challenges due to its intricate anatomy and limited accessibility. Recent advances …
A Holistic Modeling Framework for Operational Excellence in the Automotive Industry: An Integrated Perspective on Technical Systems and Human Dynamics
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Mohammed Hamoumi, Mariam Benhadou, Abdellah Haddout
This study is dedicated to the empirical evaluation and validation of the way the implementation of operational excellence practices affects the performance of companies operating …
A Hybrid Deep Learning Framework Based on CNN-GRU-TabNet for the Predictive Modeling of COVID-19 Mortality
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Ahmed Fahim, Ahmed M. Osman, Zahraa Tarek
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has presented substantial challenges in healthcare systems, demanding intelligent and responsive monitoring solutions. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) …
Hybrid telerehabilitation approach for patellofemoral pain management in South African runners: a feasibility case series
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Eugene Nizeyimana, Onele Malunga, Dawn Ernstzen
Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent condition in sports medicine, with rising incidence as sports competitions become increasingly popular. South Africa's healthcare system faces …
Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in Northern Sudan: the role of antenatal care and socioeconomic inequities in war
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Suodad Elhassan, Marwa S. Osman, Ayat Altaher
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended increasing the minimum number of antenatal care (ANC) contacts from four to eight. High rates of maternal …
Unlock the drivers of early ANC visits among pregnant women in Kasulu town council, Tanzania: an institutional cross-sectional study
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Winfrida Benedicto Lyoba, Chakupewa Joseph Mpambije, Joyce Donald Mwakatoga
BACKGROUND: Maternal and child mortality remains a global public health challenge. Thus, countries, including Tanzania, have adopted different cost-effective models, especially antenatal care (ANC) to …
Knowledge, attitudes, and associated factors of cervical cancer screening among women in Debre Markos town, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
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Bewket Yeserah Aynalem, Kiber Temesgen Anteneh, Mihretu Molla Enyew
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among young women globally, resulting in a significant number of deaths each year. Despite the well-established …
“A heart of the man is lighter than that of the woman…” exploring men’s motivation and capability to access HIV services in Lusaka, Zambia: findings from the Yaba Guy Che study
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Chisanga Mwansa, Mwelwa Phiri, Steve Belemu
BACKGROUND: In southern Africa, men are less likely than women to access HIV services, including HIV testing, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and HIV prevention services. As …
Care-seeking behaviour of caregivers for suspected malaria in under-five children in a Southwestern State of Nigeria
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Omotola T. Akinrinade, Elvis Isere, IkeOluwapo O. Ajayi
BACKGROUND: Effective malaria control in under-five children depends on caregivers seeking timely medical care. However, despite available healthcare services, many caregivers do not utilize health …
Ambulatory pediatric cochlear implantation: safety, efficacy, and feasibility – first multicentric Moroccan study on 681 children
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Amal Hajjij, Khadija El Bouhmadi, Oussama El Gamali
OBJECTIVE: Our aim is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and feasibility of outpatient cochlear implantation in children. STUDY DESIGN: Multicentric retrospective study analyzing 681 children …
Unraveling the mystery of alien hand syndrome: when your hand has a mind of its own
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Khaled Moghib, Trisha Shivashankar, Thoria Ibrahim Essa Ghanm
BACKGROUND: Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, complex movements of a limb, often with a sense of estrangement from …