Gum Arabic modulates the microbiota-gut-brain axis and affects general fitness in zebrafish
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Justin Abi Assaf, Jean‐Charles de Coriolis, Alice May Godden
Gum Arabic (GA) (Acacia senegal var. senegal) is an edible tree exudate and dietary fibre shown to improve health in humans and animals. We tested …
Genetic variability in physiological and agronomic traits of newly developed rice lines under well-watered and water-deficit conditions
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Raghda M. Sakran, Mohamed I. Ghazy, Mahmoud Mohamed Gaballah
Water scarcity is a critical environmental stress that profoundly constrains rice growth and productivity. Consequently, the development of drought-tolerant and high-yielding rice genotypes is of …
Synergistic impacts of organic modifications and foliar phytostimulants on soil properties, growth, yield, and chemical constituents of borage (borago officinalis L.)
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Mostafa F. Ibrahim, Mohamed A. Mahmoud, Fatma A. Fouad
BACKGROUND: The use of organic waste provides a promising long-term amendment strategy for restoring low soil fertility. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact …
Advancing institutionalization and sustainability of field epidemiology training programs in the Eastern Mediterranean region
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Yousef Khader, Ali Ahmed Al-Waleedi, Sheikh Abdulhafed Alshoteri
Introduction: Sustaining Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) is critical for long-term public health capacity. Institutionalization-embedding programs within national health systems-is a major step toward sustainability. …
Retaining talents: unraveling employee retention factors in Moroccan private academic institutions
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Rabab El Mountasser, Doha Sahraoui
This empirical study investigates the factors influencing employee retention in private higher education institutions in Morocco. Utilizing a quantitative approach, we developed and empirically tested …
Predicting treatment adherence in patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis: insights from socioeconomic, demographic, and clinical factors of patients in the rural Eastern Cape
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Lindiwe Modest Faye, Mojisola Clara Hosu, Ntandazo Dlatu
Background: Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) poses a serious challenge to global health. Patients must follow complex medication regimens over long periods, and any failure to comply …
Novel peptides from the edible bivalve Ruditapes decussatus target apoptosis, autophagy, and FGF19-FGFR4 signaling in human cancer cell lines
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Ahmed A. A. Hussein, Maha B. Salem, Mohamed Elzallat
Bioactive peptides have recently emerged as promising candidates for cancer treatment due to their selective cytotoxicity toward cancer cells. The bivalve mollusk Ruditapes decussatus contains …
Nationwide surveillance detects yellow fever and chikungunya viruses in multiple Aedes mosquito species in Nigeria
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Udoka C. Nwangwu, Harouna M Soumaré, Judith U. Oguzie
BACKGROUND: Since the reemergence of yellow fever in 2017, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been coordinating responses to local outbreaks with the …
Improved terminal sliding mode control based on MPC for LIM applied to linear metro
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Samir Abdelazem Hamad, Fayez F. M. El-Sousy, Moustafa Magdi Ismail
To improve the dynamic response of the linear induction machine (LIM) over its complete speed range, this paper introduces a finite state-model predictive voltage control …
Blue economy risks and challenges in Ghana: a systematic literature review
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John Windie Ansah, Georgina Yaa Oduro
Although blue economy has become an integral part of national efforts towards promoting economic growth, the activities and policies have been notable sources of livelihood …
Navigating paths to food security in East Africa: strengthening rural development amid climate shocks, political instability, and rising food prices
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Abdikafi Hassan Abdi, Abdisalan Aden Mohamed, Sudi Nur Sheikh
As the most food-insecure region in Africa, East Africa faces persistent challenges in ensuring adequate food supply, as climatic fluctuations, political instability, and economic hardships …
Unraveling the relationship between nutritional status, cognitive function, and school performance among school-aged children in Taabo, Côte d'Ivoire: a school-based observational study
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Achil Tia, Jonas Hauser, Amoin Georgette Konan
Background Nutritional deficiencies are one of the main factors that affect cognitive development. In Côte d'Ivoire, although nutritional deficiencies have been reported among schoolchildren, their …
Structural and optical properties of spin coated ZnTTBPc thin films for optoelectronics via DFT and experiments
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Mostafa Saad Ebied, Sahar Elnobi, Amr Attia Abuelwafa
The present research provides a comprehensive theoretical and experimental investigation into the structural and optical properties of zinc 2, 9, 16, 23-tetra-tert-butyl-29 H,31 H-phthalocyanine (ZnTTBPc). …
Investment attractiveness in BRICS+ economies: Evaluating business environment reforms, institutional quality, and macroeconomic factors
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Mark Awe Tachega, Junjian Wang, Yanjiao Chen
Investment is a key driver of economic growth in emerging markets, yet the factors that enable or hinder foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investment …
Navigating aspirations: the role of self-concept in shaping academic performance among diverse adolescents
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Nonhlanhla C. Masinga
This manuscript investigates the relationship between adolescents’ aspirations and academic performance, focusing on self-concept dimensions such as self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-regulation. Using empirical data and …
Dysmenorrhea among working women and its effect on their work productivity and activity impairment
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Hend Serya, Rania El-Kurdy, Ebrahim Serria
BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is a common condition among women of reproductive age, significantly hindering their ability to work and participate in social, family, …
Assessment of MgO, ZnO, chitosan hydroxyapatite and silver hydroxyapatite nanoparticles against carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative Egyptian clinical isolates: a combined in-silico and in-vitro study
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S. Mosaddeq Ahmed, Shima Mahmoud Ali, Mohammed A. Khedr
BACKGROUND: Currently, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global threats to public health; therefore, treating infectious diseases becamemore challenging. In Egypt, the prevalence …
Enhanced myco-synthesis of selenium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and evaluating their anticancer activities and role against antibiotic resistance genes in certain bacterial strains
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Amira Mohamed, El‐Sayed R. El‐Sayed, Zainab A. Zakaria
BACKGROUND: In an array to check microbial resistance against generally used antibiotics, it is essential to create innovative and efficient antimicrobial agents. Therefore, nanoparticles (NPs) …
Adaptive network switching algorithm for sensor data transfer: a simulation framework integrating GSM, Wi-Fi, and LoRa networks
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Ephrance Eunice Namugenyi, Julianne Sansa Otim, Marco Zennaro
The growing deployment of IoT devices necessitates reliable sensor data transfer under diverse network conditions. This study introduces an adaptive network switching framework to enhance …
Traditional medicine, environmental exposures, and cultural practices in cancer risk: insights from low- and middle-income countries
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Thabiso Victor Miya, Rahaba Marima, Tebogo Marutha
Cancer is a growing public health concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), influenced by cultural practices, environmental exposures, and dependence on traditional medicine in …