Association between first trimester ambient temperature and the risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia: Insights from the PRECISE study cohort in The Gambia, Kenya and Mozambique
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Cherlynn Dumbura, Tatenda Makanga, Stanley Lüchters
Analysis of instruments governing the public transport subsidy regime in South Africa
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F. Jili, R. Kgwedi
Introduction South Africa’s public transport system comprises rail, bus, and minibus taxi services operating within a fragmented subsidy regime. Despite significant public investment in transport …
Why rising charcoal prices fail to drive clean cooking transitions: evidence from urban Malawi
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Samuel Admore Chiumia, Betchani H. M. Tchereni, Hope Baxter Chamdimba
The transition to clean cooking energy remains a major challenge in low-income countries, where reliance on biomass fuels persists despite increasing policy attention and rising …
Investigating the adaptive coping mechanisms of rewilded elephants: A comparison of behavioural and physiological variables with wild elephants
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Tenisha Roos, Tamara Eggeling, Marion E. Garaï
Literature on the adaptability and environmental processing abilities of ex-captive (rewilded) African elephants (Loxodonta africana) is sparse, emphasising the importance of this research area. By …
Navigating the human gene editing scene and proposing a new governance framework in Africa: from knowledge to policy to action
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Abdallah Borham, Fadya M. Elgarhy, Aalaa Moghith
Gene editing holds both hope and despair, necessitating vigilant, ethicolegal oversight to harness its advancement and avoid unintended effects like off-target effects and mosaicism. Despite …
Studies on the effects of kaolin filler concentrations on the thermal and mechanical performance of furan–lignin foam formulations
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Alaba Joseph Adebayo, Ilemobayo Ifedayo Oguntimehin
Plant-based furan--lignin foams (FLFs) offer several advantages over petroleum-based foams, including abundant and affordable feedstocks, fire resistance, thermal performance, environmental compatibility, and renewable origin. In …
Traditional Hamstring Tendon Autografts Versus Peroneal tendon Autografts in reconstruction of isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Hossam M. Hamed
Application of the SWAT Model to the Hydrological Modeling of the Nfifikh Watershed (Morocco): Study of the Dynamics of Surface and Groundwater and their Relationship with Soil Properties
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Zahli Saleh Eddine
Water resources in semi-arid regions are increasingly affected by climate variability, making hydrological modeling essential for assessing water availability and supporting watershed management. In this …
Psychological Distress as a Predictor of Semen Quality: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ghanaian Men in Kumasi
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Rex Mawuli Kwadjo Djokoto, Edward Anabila Agana, Kingsley Afreh Nduroh
Morphomolecular characterization and statistical assessment of environmental associations with Diplectanum infestation in cultured European sea bass and bath treatment efficacy
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Amr Fadel, Ahmed Fathy, Mahmoud Mabrok
Monogenean infections are one of the most economically important parasitic constraints in marine aquaculture; however, knowledge remains limited regarding their genetic diversity, epidemiology, and sustainable …
Superiority of Adjuvant Hyperfractionated Radiotherapy Over Chemotherapy Following Radical Cystectomy
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Asmaa Salah Ibrahim, Doaa Gamal, Abdallah Hadia
BACKGROUND: Bladder cancer (LABC) after radical cystectomy (RC) is common, even with chemotherapy, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this work aimed …
Baseline characteristics of the HOMINY (human papillomavirus, human immunodeficiency virus, and oral microbiota interplay in Nigerian youth) prospective longitudinal cohort
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Erika Juhlin, Morgan C. Byrd, Rong Jiang
Background: The HOMINY (Human Papillomavirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Oral Microbiota Interplay in Nigerian Youth) cohort is a prospective longitudinal study established to investigate oral …
Study of the Role of Circulating Cell-Free DNA in the Diagnosis of Cholangiocarcinoma
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Mohsen M. El-khaiat, Heba Mostafa El Hagary, Atef Abdel-Rahman Aly
BACKGROUND: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an aggressive biliary malignancy usually diagnosed at advanced stages because early symptoms are vague. Conventional serum markers, including carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) …
Implementing a digital platform for the oncology unit at Dalal Jamm hospital, Senegal
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Coumba Gueye, Amacoumba Fall, Jaafar Ibn Abou Talib Thiam
Quantum synchronization enhanced via photon hopping in an optomechanical system
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Habtamu Dagnaw Mekonnen, Tesfay Gebremariam Tesfahannes, Abdelkader Hidki
Abstract In this paper, we study quantum synchronization in a hybrid optomechanical system that includes photon hopping and atomic ensembles. The covariance matrix method is …
Safety-Aware Cascaded Inference for Crop Damage Assessment with Controlled Error Trade-offs
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José Thiéry Messigbédé Hagbe, Gani Kawsar Gounou, Songbian Karim Zimé
In picture-based agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers, missed damage detections carry substantially higher cost than false alarms: a farmer who sustained real losses receives no …
Expression and Prognostic Value of Serum microRNA- 375 and microRNA- 182 in Correlation with Tissue Immunehistochemical Expression of Related Proteins, Serving as Novel Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer
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Doaa Aly, Asmaa Mohamed Fteah, Mohamed A. Elrefaiy
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) commonly evolves through precursor adenomatous polyps; however, reliable non-invasive biomarkers capable of distinguishing benign from malignant colorectal lesions remain limited. Circulating …
Gender differences in high school students’ mathematics performance, attitudes, and career aspirations in Northern Ghana: the mediating roles of equal chance, equal treatment, and caliber of instruction
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Richard Kyere Asomah, Mumuni Abdul Aziz, Francis Kwesi Nsakwa Gabriel-Wettey
This study examined the relationship among mathematics performance, attitudes, and career aspirations of Senior High School (SHS) students based on gender in the Northern Region …
Integrated Airflow Systems in Enclosed Courtyards: Typologies and Scientific Dynamics
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Shaimaa Fayed
The role of social support in exclusive breastfeeding: a cross-sectional survey of emotional, informational, instrumental and appraisal support in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Zukiswa Theodorah Dasheka, Ntombana Rala, N.M. Vellem