Histologic evaluation of furcation perforation treated using bioceramic putty with and without platelet rich fibrin or chitosan hydrogel as an internal matrix
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Muhammad Salah-Uddin Anwar Laithy, Abeer Mostafa Darrag, Neveen Ali Shaheen
The present study investigated the tissue reaction of platelet rich fibrin and chitosan hydrogel as internal matrices in repairing furcal perforations in mature dogs' teeth. …
Comparison of time to death and its predictors among hospitalized children with and without severe acute malnutrition at Mulanje District Hospital, Southern Malawi
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Masuzgo Pajogo, Miriam Ndholvu
INTRODUCTION: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major cause of child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, yet recent data from Mulanje District Hospital, Malawi, showed higher …
Insecticide resistance and species diversity in Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Côte d’Ivoire
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Rosine Z. Wolie, Alphonsine A. Koffi, Joseph Chabi
BACKGROUND: Insecticide resistance in malaria vectors poses a significant threat to effective control of malaria vectors across sub-Saharan Africa. In Côte d'Ivoire, Anopheles gambiae s.l. …
The effects of day temperatures and soil moisture levels on the germination parameters of Cleome gynandra (L.)
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Chekure Nneka Grace, Kufa Mutsengi, Never Mafuse
An ensemble model for maternal health risk classification in Delta State, Nigeria
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Oghenevabaire EFEVBERHA-OGODO, Francisca Egbokhare, Fidelis Odinma Chete
Maternal mortality remains a critical challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria ranking among the countries with the highest rates. The loss of women in their …
Taming complexity: Generative doppelgangers for stochastic data trends in complex industrial manufacturing systems
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Richard NASSO TOUMBA, Maxime MOAMISSOAL SAMUEL, Achille Eboke
The defining characteristics of complex industrial systems are interconnected processes that generate immense amounts of stochastic data, often hindering operational optimization, especially metrics such as …
Cellular Composition Accounts for Much of the Bulk Glutamine–IFN-γ Transcriptional Axis in Melanoma: A Cross-Cohort and Single-Cell Analysis
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Islam Asal
Abstract Background An inverse relationship between glutamine-associated and interferon-γ (IFN-γ)-associated transcription in bulk melanoma could indicate metabolic antagonism or simply different cellular origins. We tested …
Mental Health and African Pentecostalism: Unpacking the Two Sides of the Coin
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Nomatter Sande
There is a gap in understanding how beliefs in demonic forces affect perceptions and therapeutic methodologies. This study, therefore, examined the tensions that exist in …
Expanding the case for gender-neutral human papillomavirus vaccination in South Africa: Emerging neonatal and ethical considerations
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Vanessa C. Scheepers, Jillian Gardner
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is widely recognised for its role in causing cervical cancer, prompting many countries, including South Africa, to prioritise girls in school-based vaccination …
Assessing the Effectiveness of At-Risk Student Identification Systems at a Historically Disadvantaged University (HDI) in South Africa
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Tembela Mthengi
Identifying at-risk students is a critical strategy to improve retention and academic success in South African universities. However, despite the widespread adoption of at-risk identification …
Exploring the association between asthenopia, vergence measures and the interpupillary distance
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Charles Darko‐Takyi, Selasie Ahlijah, Emmanuel Kwasi Abu
Background: Exploring the possible association between Interpupillary distance (IPD), and vergence parameters (VPs) and asthenopia may give an impression of a vergence disorder (VD).Aim: To …
Prescription drug misuse and risk factors among Somali adolescents: a qualitative study exploring peer influence, stress, and academic pressure
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Mohamed Jayte, Abdifitah Abdullahi Mohamed, Abdifatah Hersi Karshe
BACKGROUND: Drug misuse among adolescents is a growing public health concern in Somalia, with prescription drug abuse emerging as a significant issue. This behavior is …
A hybrid effectiveness implementation trial testing an HIV and STI prevention program for mother figures and their adolescent girls and young women delivered by peer leaders: ZAIMARA study protocol
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Geri R. Donenberg, Anjali Sharma, Tukiya Kanguya
BACKGROUND: Zambia is struggling to meet the 95-95-95 targets established by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), …
Intimate partner violence help-seeking attitudes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a population-based analysis
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Shannon N. Wood, Anaise Williams, Pierre Akilimali
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the leading form of gender-based violence globally, and is particularly pronounced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), …
Mapping the Culinary Lexicon: A Semantic Analysis of Dagbani Cook Verbs
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Nurideen Bashiru, Ben Kudus Yussif
This study analyzes the semantic field of culinary expressions in Dagbani, a language within the Mabia group spoken predominantly in Northern Ghana. Using Cruse’s (1990) …
Short-Term Outcomes of Unstable Pelvic Fractures in Adults Treated at Mulago National Referral Hospital
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Atuhaire Rodgers, Alexander Bangirana, Malagala Joseph Michael
Revisiting thrombophilia testing: leveraging next-generation sequencing for precision in VTE management
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Ilham Youssry, Nardeen Ayad
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among individuals with inherited thrombophilia. Despite the widespread use of thrombophilia testing, its …
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Medical Students in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Elias Tafesse Yeshitila, Nanati Jemal Aliye, Abdulsemed Mohammed Nur
Validating the job structure of online facilitators in higher education: Task identity and feedback challenges
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Matumelo Dorothy Kola, Patrick Ngulube, Tebogo Kefilwe Molotsi
Orientation: Technology has transformed the design of job structures and work practices in the higher education sector. However, transforming a job structure is complicated, and …
Bacterial Contamination and Hygienic Practices of Red Meat in Retail Shops in Shendi City, Sudan
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Mohammed Osman Omer Sanosi, Abdelmoneim H. Ali, Aboubakr Sabah