Beyond health: A machine learning analysis of structural barriers to school attainment in Somalia
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Jibril Abdikadir Ali, Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar, Mustafe Khadar Abdi
In fragile states like Somalia, the link between poor health and educational exclusion is critical yet poorly understood. This study uses a novel machine learning …
Modelling of radiological risks in farms around mines, Rustenburg, South Africa
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Peter Oluwadamilare Olagbaju, Olanrewaju B. Wojuola, Samuel Che Nde
Abstract Mining, industrial and agricultural activities have been widely reported to enhance environmental radioactivity levels globally. To ensure human exposure to environmental radioactivity is as …
Crosstalk between ferroptosis and miRNA in type 2 diabetes mellitus and possible therapeutic targeting
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Hebatallah M. Saad, Esraa A. Salem, Omnya Elhussieny
Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounts for over 90% of diabetes mellitus and is characterized by peripheral tissue insulin resistance, a defective compensatory insulin secretion, …
Heavy metal contamination and assessment of radioactivity in coastal sediments: a case study from the El Qulaan area, southern Red Sea, Egypt
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Ahmed Abdelaal, Basma A. El‐Badry, Gehad M. Saleh
This study investigated the concentrations, spatial distribution, and associated ecological and health risks of nine metals in the sediments of the El Qulaan region along …
Simulating future climate changes under the shared socioeconomic pathway scenarios: a case of the black volta basin of Ghana
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Amos T. Kabo–bah, Sarah Elikplim Siabi, Ebenezer Kwadwo Siabi
This study assessed the potential impacts of climate change on Ghana’s Black Volta Basin (BVB) to inform the development of robust adaptation strategies for the …
Association between early childhood caries and parental educational status among children in Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zúñiga, Simin Z. Mohebbi
Background Parental educational status is a known risk factor for early childhood caries (ECC). This study explores the association between parental educational status and ECC …
Addressing malaria vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria: lessons from the Pfizer-Kano incident and COVID-19 vaccination
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M Suru, Chidiebere E. Ugwu
Malaria is still a primary cause of morbidity and death in Sub-Saharan Africa, disproportionately impacting children under five and pregnant women. In 2023, the worldwide …
The impact of pulsatile vs. non-pulsatile perfusion in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of 33 randomized controlled trials
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Mohamed R. Abdelraouf, Abdelrahman Mahmoud, Ahmed Mazen Amin
BACKGROUND: Pulsatile perfusion is a developing technique that attempts to mimic the natural pulsatile flow of blood during cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP). PURPOSE: This systematic review …
Prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment in Western Uganda: Findings from a rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) survey
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Mostafa Bondok, Moses Kasadhakawo, John Onyango
PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment (VI) among adults aged ≥50 years in Western Uganda. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional …
Prevalence and factors associated with high-risk human papillomavirus infection and cervical lesions among women with HIV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Helen Negassi Tesfom, Muluken Gizaw, Mengistu Yilma
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) type distribution is still not well characterized among women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This study aimed to …
Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] genotypes based on agro-morphological traits and SNP markers
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Abebawork Tilahun Assfaw, Bunmi Olasanmi, Paterne A. Agre
Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the world's most important oilseed crops and has adapted to various environmental conditions. Yields of soybeans in Nigeria are …
Carriage rates and antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie, Minimize Hassen, Tewodros Solomon
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) are significant public health concerns globally due to their high prevalence and increasing antimicrobial resistance. …
Comparative study between two types of Crocus sativus L. corms: chemical composition, antioxidant, genotoxic, and cytotoxic effects
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Sanae Baddaoui, Ennouamane Saalaoui, Samira Mamri
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) corms, often discarded due to their small size, represent a valuable by-product with potential health benefits. This study aims to enhance …
Implementation of Guideline-Directed medical therapy and factors in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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Firaol Bekele, Wubshet Abraham Alemu, Koricho Simie Tolla
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy and identify associated clinical factors among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) receiving …
Requirements for designing cluster randomised control trials to detect suppression of malaria vector population densities
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Penelope A. Hancock, Tin‐Yu J. Hui, Patric Stephane Epopa
BACKGROUND: Novel interventions for mosquito-borne disease control which release modified mosquitoes that are sterilised or genetically modified to cause offspring inviability are progressing towards field …
Alpha defensin immunoassay is more effective for ruling out rather than diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI): a prospective cohort study
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Mohammad Kamal Abdelnasser, Ayat Bakhet, Amal Hosni
BACKGROUND: Accurate and timely diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is of utmost importance. Although synovial alpha-defensin has shown potential as a biomarker, recent studies …
Understanding cholera dynamics in African countries with persistent outbreaks: a mathematical modeling approach
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A. Vimala Ebenezer, Sarafa A. Iyaniwura, Andrew Omame
BACKGROUND: Cholera, caused by Vibrio cholerae, is a global health challenge, spreading through water in areas lacking clean water and sanitation. Since 2021, the reemergence …
Delayed fixation of neglected acetabular fractures: clinical challenges and mid-term outcomes of a prospective case series
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Mahmoud Fahmy, Hazem Abdelazeem, Ahmed Hazem Abdelazeem
OBJECTIVE: Neglected acetabular fractures, defined as those not addressed surgically within three weeks of injury, pose significant technical and prognostic challenges due to chronic displacement, …
A view from the top: how South African women leaders shatter the glass ceiling
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Kholosa N. Mathetha, Nelesh Dhanpat
This study investigates how South African women leaders navigated the glass ceiling to reach senior leadership positions. We explored the barriers these leaders encountered and …
A Reinforcement Learning-Based Scheduling Scheme for the IEEE 802.15.4e TSCH Network
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Nadia Zerguine, Zibouda Aliouat, Samia Kharchi
Time-Slotted Channel Hopping (TSCH), as defined in the IEEE 802.15.4e amendment, is currently considered the most widely used Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol in Industrial …