Prevalence and factors associated with zinc deficiency among preschool-age children in rural districts of Sidama region, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
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Assefa Philipos Kare, Teshome Assefa, Beruk Berhanu Desalegn
Zinc deficiency among preschool-age children is a significant global public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with severe consequences for growth and development. …
Network reconfiguration and DG based compensation of Wolaita Sodo distribution system by using particle swarm optimisation
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Biniam Alemayehu, Satyasis Mishra, Ghanshyam G. Tejani
Improving voltage profiles and reducing power losses are critical challenges in modern distribution systems, especially in real, unbalanced and weakly interconnected grids. This study presents …
Effective coverage of antenatal care services in post war Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: An analysis of community and health facility–based surveys
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Hailay Gebretnsae, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Mache Tsadik
BACKGROUND: Although promoting high-quality care is particularly important in post-conflict settings, little is known about the effective coverage of antenatal care (ANC) services in post …
Malnutrition among patients with end-stage renal disease in war 2024: the role of healthcare access, dialysis, gender, and economic disparities
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Suodad Elhassan, Iyas Abdelhadi Ahmed Abdelhadi, Nashwa N. S. Mohamed
BACKGROUND: End-stage renal disease patients on haemodialysis are at risk of malnutrition, leading to poor clinical outcomes. This multifaceted issue is expected to worsen due …
Spatiotemporal modelling and monitoring of harmful algal blooms using IoT in Lake Victoria Basin Kenya
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Jacob Okello Okomo, Eunice Nduati, Fridah Kirimi
Abstract The escalating global concern of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in aquatic environments, poses significant challenges in the context of sustainable development goals (SDGs). The …
Reinterpreting the Vitruvian model in contemporary architectural education: integrating empirical insights from five schools of architecture
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Haitham Sadek Selim, Mohammed Salah Mayhoub, Abdullah Abuzaid
Architectural education requires integrated methodologies. There is also significant variation in definitions, pedagogical ideologies, and curricular practices across institutions, indicating the need for a common …
Predicting body weight of male Kuroiler chickens from linear body measurements using MARS and CART data-mining algorithms
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Simushi Liswaniso, Ruth Kasonso, Lubabalo Bila
Body weight is an essential trait in chickens, especially in markets where chickens are priced based on body weight and where medicine dosages depend on …
Metal contamination and radiological risk assessment in the coastal zone of Wadi Ghadir outlet, Red Sea, Egypt
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Gehad M. Saleh, Hatem Elsayed Semary, El Saeed R. Lasheen
This study evaluated concentrations, spatial distribution, and ecological–health risks of nine heavy metals in 25 surface sediment samples from Wadi Ghadir outlet, southeastern Red Sea …
Comprehensive review on improved honey production: techniques, challenges, opportunities, and future prospects in Africa
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Etsemeskel Tadele, Destaw Worku, Teshager Muluneh
Beekeeping production in Africa is important for economic development, food security, environmental conservation, and social well-being. It is important for employment, income generation, plant pollination, …
The implementation gap: Cross-sector management of heat-related health risks in Western cape, South Africa
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Amanda Quintana, Lucy Gilson, Sari Kovats
As temperatures rise due to climate change, so do adverse health effects. In response, many countries, including South Africa, have developed heat health action plans …
Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among clients seeking care at Selected Healthcare Facilities in Kenya
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Jasmit Shah, Soraiya Manji, Cynthia Smith
BACKGROUND: Hypertension remains one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the leading cause of mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization …
Characterising protective immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 in urban and rural Malawi between February 2021 and April 2022
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Mhairi J. McCormack, Louis Banda, Stephen Kasenda
SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Malawi remains unclear due to high proportions of mild/asymptomatic infections and limited diagnostics. Existing seroprevalence studies in Malawi have primarily used convenience …
Unraveling behavioral and sociocultural factors that shape antimicrobial use among patients and general public, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a qualitative study
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Oumer Sada Muhammed, Mirgissa Kaba Serbessa, Teferi Gedif Fenta
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Ethiopia, high infectious disease burdens, unregulated antimicrobial …
Ferrite chitosan curcumin nanoparticles alleviate nandrolone decanote induced liver toxicity in male albino rats
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Ehab Tousson, Afaf El Atrash, Somia Zaki
X-Type hexa-nano-ferrites were prepared using a co-precipitation route, coated with Chitosan, and synthesized into a ferrite chitosan curcumin nanoparticle system. This combination enhances curcumin's therapeutic …
Atorvastatin as an immunomodulatory adjunct in ulcerative colitis, beyond lipid lowering to inflammation control: a randomized controlled pilot study
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Mohannad O Khrieba, Furqan M. Abdulelah, Nada A. Alsaleh
Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term condition marked by recurrent episodes of inflammation affecting the colonic mucosa. Despite mesalamine's or 5-amino salicylic acid's (5-ASA) …
Burden of migraine among university students in the Middle East and North Africa: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, mental health comorbidities, and disability
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A. Samir, Ahmed Elgammal, Abdelrhman Mahmoud Alieldeen
BACKGROUND: Migraine is a prevalent and debilitating neurological condition that significantly impact the academic lives of university students. Despite its high prevalence, migraine is often …
Radiotherapy Improves Antitumor Immunity by Inducing Immunogenic Cell Death in Breast Cancer Patients
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Ibrahim G. Abdelrhman, Osama O. A. Almesrati, Sanaa A. El-Benhawy
BACKGROUND: Radiotherapy, a significant cancer treatment, stimulates localized tumor cell death and causes immune modulation. Increasing data has indicated that radiation strengthens tumor-related immunity. AIM …
Resolving the boron anomaly in SrF2-borate glasses using combined MRN-TCT-percolation framework
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Enas Abd El-Raouf, Ahmed Hamalawy, Sameh Hassan
Abstract This study resolves the longstanding “boron anomaly” by integrating Modified Random Network (MRN), Topological Constraint Theory (TCT), and Percolation Theory. SrF 2 (acting dually …
Exploring the quality of life of older people in long-term care facilities in the Sub-Saharan region: a scoping review
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Naomi Hlongwane, Lieketseng Ned
BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, there has been a shift in the family-centered model of care for older people in Sub-Saharan African countries, driven primarily …
Bacterial community composition, quantification of antibiotic resistance genes and antibiotic residues in wastewater treatment plant and receiving rivers
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Karabo Tsholo, Lesego G. Molale-Tom, Suranie Horn
Antibiotic resistance was, until recently, primarily documented as a clinical phenomenon, with limited consideration given to environmental settings in policymaking. Although literature has demonstrated the …