Prevalence of multi-drug resistant and extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae among meat products sold at Sohag Governorate, Egypt
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Usama H. Abo-Shama, Aly E. Abo‐Amer, Eiman Siddig Ahmed
Abstract Meat products (MPs) are among the most commonly consumed food items in Egypt, and may serve as a potential vehicle for transmission of Escherichia …
Understanding cyberbullying dynamics: risk factors and behavioral responses among nursing college students
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Samira El Mezayen, Aziza Ibrahim Abd El Kader, Ayman Muhammad Kamel Senosy
BACKGROUND: Cyberbullying represents an important concern in the modern digital scenario, which includes harassment through electronic agents, which affects the recurrent aggression and humiliation of …
Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy using 980 nm versus 635 nm diode lasers for treatment of myofascial pain : a randomized controlled trial
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Hala Shaaban Attiyah, Haytham S Moharrum, usama dakrory
BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by myofascial trigger points and muscle dysfunction. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) with diode lasers has …
Hypertension prevalence and associated factors among bank workers in Africa, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Abubeker Alebachew Seid, Fikiru Yigezu Jaleta
BACKGROUND: The global burden of hypertension is projected to affect 1.5 billion people by 2025. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the burden currently impacts 74.7 million individuals …
Response surface optimized removal of cefixime from wastewater samples using magnetic ferric oxide nanoparticles
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Rana W. Gaber, Amr M. Mahmoud, Sarah S. Saleh
Abstract Cefixime is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that is orally administrated to treat bacterial infections diagnosed from mild to moderate ones. Since cefixime is considered …
Using Accelerated Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms (ASMLA) as a Tool in Life Insurance Underwriting
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Mamdouh Hamza Ahmed
This chapter applies Accelerated Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms (ASMLA), a method employed by various researchers, to enhance underwriting efficiency. We implement different ASMLA models combined …
From Play to Pathology: Mental Health, Risk Factors, Neurobiological Mechanisms, and Drivers of Gambling Addiction in Adolescents and Young Adults
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Aanuoluwa Temitayo Iyiola, Esther Opeyemi Aworeni, Juke Chika Obasi
Gambling addiction in youth and young adults is a modern, complex public health issue rooted in a convergence of factors, including developmental risks, psychosocial challenges, …
Determinants of the Barriers Preventing Smallholder Farmers from Adopting Conservation Agriculture in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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G. Mendi, M. Matiwane
Conservation Agriculture (CA) offers significant potential for enhancing agricultural sustainability and productivity among smallholder farmers. Despite its benefits, the adoption of CA remains constrained by …
How Can We Use Farmer Field Schools to Complement the Training and Visit Approach in the Eastern Cape?
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L. Mdiya, S. Zantsi, M. Aliber
An efficient agricultural extension system is crucial for enhancing productivity, as farmers rely on accurate information to optimise resource utilisation. However, South Africa's public agricultural …
Study of the Thermal Performance and Entropy Generated by Laminar Flow of a Nanofluid in Pipes
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Zohra Souad Benguerraiche, Rachid Bessaïh
This research numerically investigates entropy generation in a laminar forced convective flow of Al 2 O 3water nanofluid within a 2D axisymmetric pipe under uniform …
First report on the antibacterial and anti-Fusarium activity of methanolic extract of the red alga Asparagopsis armata
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L. Maidi, Hicham Gouzi, Roukia Hammoudi
This research records the antibacterial and anti- F usarium activit y of the methanolic extract (MeOH) from the marine alga, Asparagopsis armata , collected in …
SE-Enhanced ViT and BiLSTM-Based Intrusion Detection for Secure IIoT and IoMT Environments
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Afrah Gueriani, Hamza Kheddar, Ahmed Cherif Mazari
With the rapid growth of interconnected devices in Industrial and Medical Internet of Things (IIoT and MIoT) ecosystems, ensuring timely and accurate detection of cyber …
Exhaustive characterization of marble to industrial applications: case of marble from the Filfila deposit (Skikda, northeast Algeria)
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Imen Aichouri, Djamel Nettour, Rachid Chaib
The object of this research is deals with the Filfila marble deposit of all types. The examined area is situated in the Filfila massif, a …
Effect of semen dilution rate and dimethyl acetamide levels on post-thaw motility and fertility parameters of rooster sperm
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Mohamed Shawky, Ahmed F. Fawy, Ahmed M. Elomda
This study evaluated the impact of pre-freezing semen dilution rate and dimethyl acetamide (DMA) concentration on the post-thaw motility and fertility of cryopreserved rooster sperm. …
Molecular genetic portrait of virulence and ciprofloxacin resistance genes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates from Khartoum, Sudan
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Azza Salah Imam Abdallah, Osama Mohamed, Maye M. Merghani
BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas aeruginosa remains a major cause of hospital- and community-acquired infections, with increasing ciprofloxacin resistance driven by mutations in quinolone resistance-determining regions (QRDRs) and …
Technology acceptance model – Related antecedents and the performance outcome of financial technology adoption in small and medium enterprises
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Taguma Nyanga, Chukuakadibia Eresia-Eke
Background: Despite the increasing value of FinTech in emerging markets, empirical research pertaining specifically to South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector remains scant. …
Challenges related to teaching critical thinking in the foundation phase
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Phindile M. Zondo, Salomé Human-Vogel, Margaret Funke Omidire
Background: Critical thinking is a foundational transversal competence in early childhood education. However, foundation phase teachers face challenges in integrating it into their daily teaching …
FastPrEP: a protocol to evaluate uptake, coverage, and effectiveness of a youth-focused, decentralised and differentiated district-wide HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis program
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Elzette Rousseau, Dvora Joseph Davey, LS Fynn
BACKGROUND: Adolescents and young people (AYP) are at increased risk of HIV acquisition and onward transmission in South Africa. The benefits of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis …
Disability inclusion in Zambia’s government COVID-19 policies: a framework analysis
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Queen E. Seketi, Nathaniel Scherer, J. Anitha Menon
BACKGROUND: People with disabilities experienced disproportional health risks and systematic exclusion during the COVID-19 pandemic with particularly severe consequences such as poorer health outcomes and …
Optimal fluid management strategies in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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Umar Adamu, Blessing Muponda, Nqoba Tsabedze
Background Fluid restriction is frequently recommended in heart failure (HF) management to prevent volume overload and improve clinical outcomes. However, the evidence supporting this practice …