Stochastic geometry analysis of UAV-assisted networks with probabilistic UAV activation
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Mahmoud M. Selim
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are prominent to modern wireless networks but are severely limited by onboard energy, making continuous operation of a large swarm infeasible. …
Spatiotemporal dynamics of endemic macroinvertebrates in the Martil Basin (Morocco): Responses to hydroclimatic variability and anthropogenic disturbances
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Achraf Guellaf, Nard Bennas, Majida El Alami
This study investigates the responses of endemic macroinvertebrate species in the Martil River Basin (Morocco) to physic o chemical (T, pH, Cond and DO), land …
Long-Text Abstractive Summarization using Transformer Models: A Systematic Review
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Bashir Salisu Abubakar, Abdulkadir Abubakar Bichi, Usman Mahmud
Transformer models have significantly advanced abstractive summarization, achieving near-human performance. However, while effective for short texts, long-text summarization remains a challenge. This systematic review analyzes …
Centering caregiver voices on caregiving needs of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in low-resource settings
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Tamara Chansa-Kabali, Martha Banda-Chalwe, Joseph Lupenga
Caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in low-resource settings face significant challenges in accessing appropriate care, support, and interventions. This study was centred on …
Harnessing traditional healers role in strengthening Africa’s public health response: A case study of Mpox outbreak
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Augustus Osborne, Umaru Sesay, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru
Mpox, a zoonotic viral disease endemic in Central and West Africa, has posed major public health challenges, particularly following the 2022 outbreak. The World Health …
Prevalence and associated risk factors of acute respiratory tract infections among under-five children in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
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Fatima Ishaq Abubakar, Mansur Oche, Aminu Umar Kaoje
BACKGROUND: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) remain a significant public health concern, contributing to childhood morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This …
Exploring novel soliton, wave solutions, and modulation instability analysis for the (3+1)-dimensional KP-SKR equation using the improved generalized Riccati equation mapping approach
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Noha M. Kamel, Hamdy M. Ahmed, Wafaa B. Rabie
In this work, new soliton and wave solutions for the (3+1)-dimensional Kadomtsev-Petviashvili-Sawada-Kotera-Ramani equation (KP-SKRE) were derived using the improved generalized Riccati equation mapping method (IGREMM). …
Fabrication of a PVA-encapsulated MCC/S–VO2 composite via melt intercalation for efficient fixed-bed adsorption of methylene blue
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Mona S. NourEldien, Hisham Marawan Aly
Abstract In this study, a novel multifunctional composite comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), sulfur, and vanadium dioxide (VO 2 ) was successfully synthesized …
Bioinformatics approach for discovery of potential lead compound of NSP6 of SARS-CoV-2 using structure based virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulations
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Mohamed Salama, Medhat W. Shafaa, M. S. El–Nagdy
Non-Structural Protein 6 (NSP6) is a crucial protein for SARS-CoV-2 as it performs a vital role in the replication and transcription of the virus. NSP6 …
Effect of gamma irradiation on the Cu(II), Ru(III) and Pd(II) complexes of azo antipyrine moiety and their biological applications
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Ehab M. Abdalla, Samar A. Aly, Ayman E. Hassan
Abstract Three novel Cu(II), Ru(III), and Pd(II) chelates of the ligand N-(1,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)carbonohydrazonoyl dicyanide (HL) were synthesized and fully characterized using IR, NMR, elemental analysis, molar …
From grey literature to peer-reviewed evidence: bridging the monitoring gap of nature-based solutions for Kenya’s water resources
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Cornelius Okello, Simangele Sithole, Margaret Awuor Owuor
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly adopted across Africa to address water security challenges and biodiversity conservation and offer sustainable alternatives to traditional grey infrastructure. Government …
Antibiotics utilization patterns among tertiary care hospitals in Ethiopia
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Abebe Kebede, Kifle Woldemichael, Dereje Kebede
BACKGROUND: Antibiotics are among the most used medicines globally, but antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens their effectiveness. The greatest mortality burden associated with AMR is in …
Individual and community level factors of malaria among under-five children in Kenya: Based on the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey
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Gebeyehu Lakew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a significant global public health challenge. In Kenya, it is a leading cause of illness and death among children under five in …
Effects of using auto flow factor function on hemodialysis efficacy in regular hemodialysis patients
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Said Sayed Ahmed Khamis, Ahmed Ragheb Tawfeek, Mohammed Fathy Ragab
BACKGROUND: Recent HD systems have moved from pre-defined dialysate flow rates (e.g. 300, 500, 800 mL/min) to an individual setting, or an automatic adjustment with …
School-based smoking prevention strategies for adolescents in a conservative LMIC context: a qualitative study from Egypt
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Maryam M. Ba-Break, Bridgette M. Bewick, Helen Elsey
Objective: Adolescent smoking is a critical form of psychoactive substance misuse, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Egypt, where youth tobacco use remains a …
Teaching Deaf learners in multi-grade classes: Perceptions from a rural Mpumalanga special school
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Margaret Chauke, Raesetja Gloria Ledwaba, Jacomina Motitswe
Background: Teaching Deaf learners in multigrade classes contributes to learning challenges and requires implementation of curriculum differentiation. However, limited South African Sign Language (SASL) proficiency …
Spatiotemporal climatic signals in cereal yield variability and trends in Ethiopia
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Kidist Abera, Sebastian Gayler, Hans‐Peter Piepho
Climatic variability and recurrent drought can strongly affect the variability of crop yield and are therefore frequently considered a risk to food security in Ethiopia. …
Beyond the hype: unpacking the hidden challenges of nanofertilizers
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Nana Millicent Duduzile Buthelezi, Madira Coutlyne Manganyi, Jeffrey Lebepe
The application of nanotechnology in agriculture presents innovative solutions to improve crop production and food security, thus promoting sustainable practice. Nanofertilizers (NFs) derived from metal …
The effects of slope gradient and soil depth on soil physicochemical properties in the Achew small-scale irrigation area, Southwest Ethiopia
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Wasihun Mengiste, Dereje Tsegaye, Samuel Dagalo
For sustainable land management, clear information about landscapes and soil depth is crucial. The purpose of this study was to investigate how slope variation and …
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward zoonotic disease transmission among wildlife farmers in Vietnam
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Ha Thi Thanh Nguyen, Johanna F. Lindahl, Steven Lâm
BACKGROUND: Wildlife farming and trade in Southeast Asia contribute to the growing threat of zoonotic diseases. Despite the diversity of species farmed and the varying …