The role of apparent diffusion coefficient metrics in prostate cancer grading
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Mohamed Ali Faten, Mohammad Gaber Abdullah Mohammad, Sahar Mahmoud Abd elsalam
Background. Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies in men. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) from multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), especially the apparent diffusion …
Evaluation of the Insecticidal Activity of Essential Oil Extracted by SteamDistillation from Fresh Leaves of Melaleuca leucadendronon Sitophiluszeamais, a Pest of Maize Stocks
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El Hadji Gorgui Diouf, Adama Faye, Ababacar Diouf
Post-harvest losses due to insect pests represent a major challenge for cereal conservation in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly for maize storage. Conventional chemical insecticides, although effective, …
Is the resident subspecies of the Eurasian spoonbill in Mauritania, Platalea leucorodia balsaci , threatened by introgression of genes from the migratory nominate subspecies leucorodia ?
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Theunis Piersma, Mohamed Lamine Tégui Camara, Petra de Goeij
Abstract Throughout its range, the Eurasian spoonbill Platalea leucorodia is migratory, but there is a well-documented exception in a population living in the Parc National …
Blended Learning in Higher Education: Strategic Adaptations at BIUST During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Boitshoko Effort Otlhomile, Eureka Baneka Mokibelo, Sebit Mustafa Sebit
The study investigated the views of teaching staff members and students about the blended learning strategies that were introduced by Botswana International University of Science …
The Future of Work: Digitalisation of Sub-Saharan Africa Labour Markets
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Cheryl Akinyi Genga
Digital transformation is reshaping global operations by integrating technology into business, fundamentally changing how value is delivered. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this shift is altering work …
IoT-Powered Customer Engagement for Marketing Optimization in Tanzania SMEs
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Khalifa Issa Mkali, Ramadhani Sinde, Geoffrey Rwezaura Karokola
Embracing Internet of Things (IoT) technologies presents significant opportunities for enhancing customer engagement. However, Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are confronted with persistent challenges, …
Blockchain Adoption in Healthcare: Enhancing Interoperability, Security and Data Exchange
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Vimbai Alice Muderere, Belinda Mutunhu Ndlovu, Kudakwashe Maguraushe
Fragmented data across the healthcare industry increasingly impedes interoperability, compromises data security, and ultimately interferes with safe and quality patient care delivery. This research introduces …
LoDaPro: Combining Local Detail and Global Projection for Improved Image Quality Assessment Using Efficient-Net and Vision Transformer
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Peter Sackitey, Patrick Sackitey
Image Quality Assessment (IQA) is crucial in fields like digital imaging and telemedicine, where intricate details and overall scene composition affect human perception. Existing methodologies …
Development of an Expert System for Vehicle Breakdown Assistance
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Josephat Benard Agostino, Nicholaus R. Mrindoko
Vehicle breakdowns are a growing problem worldwide, often caused by overheating, oil leaks, battery problems, flat tires, fuel system failures, and other issues. These incidents …
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Operational Efficiency in the Telecommunications Industry: A Case Study from Zimbabwe
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Kudzai Taderera, Alocate Zvikaramba
This study uses one telecommunications company as a case study to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency in Zimbabwe's telecommunications …
Challenges In Implementing Integrated Electronic Health Records (EHRS) in Namibia’s Public Health Sector
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Victoria Mwetunyenena Shonghela, Etuna Kamati
The study was aimed at investigating the challenges of implementing integrated Electronic Health Records (EHR) in the Namibian Public Health Care Sector. The study employed …
Securing EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface Systems from Data Poisoning Attacks
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Joshua J. Tom, Frank Edughom Ekpar, Wilfred Adiqwe
Electroencephalogram (EEG)-based brain computer interface (BCI) is a widely used access technology to aid human-computer interactions. It enables communication between the human brain and external …
Enhancing Coffee Leaf Rust Detection with DenseNet201Plus and Transfer Learning
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Adrian Jackob Karia, Juma Said Ally, Stanley Leonard
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) is a disease of coffee leaves caused by the fungus Hemileia Vastatrix, posing a major threat to global coffee production. Early …
A Blockchain-Based Digital Library System Integrated with CryptoJS for Enhanced Security and Transparency
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Abraham E. Evwiekpaefe, Darius Tienhua Chinyio, Fiyinfoluwa Ajakaiye
In the context of digital library systems, blockchain presents a promising framework for enhancing the security, integrity, and transparency of operations such as book transactions, …
Assessment of Biosafety Practices and Occupational Risks in Biomedical Laboratories in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Diane Sare Gamani, Richard Ekila Ifinji, Placide Ngandu Cyanga
Background: Biosafety is a critical component in protecting human, animal, and environmental health. However, its implementation in biomedical laboratories across low-resource countries remains limited. This …
MECHANISM OF THE CONTEXTUAL APPROACH IN THE EXEGESIS OF THE QUR’AN
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Ali Allouche
There is no doubt that the contextual approach is a contemporary linguistic methodology, particularly in modern semantics, which has played a significant role in the …
Artificial Intelligence in Embryo Selection
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Olasoji O. Agboola, Aderinola Adebiyi Adegoke, Jolade Opeyemi Olabanji
Despite four decades of refinement, in vitro fertilisation live birth rates plateau at 25-30% globally, largely due to limitations in subjective embryo selection. We evaluated …
Impact of Financial Intermediation on Manufacturing Sector Output In Nigeria
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Iheanyichukwu Emmanuel Nkwa, Monday Dickson Osadolor, Arinze Emmanuel Izuchukwu
This paper examines the impact of financial intermediation on manufacturing output in Nigeria between 2012 and 2021. The actions of financial intermediation bore the names …
THE PHILOSOPHY OF CONFLICTS AND MODERN WARS
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Boumediene Belgherras
The evolution of science, particularly weapons technology, has transformed traditional wars, commonly understood as wars between two states or between two regular armies, into guerrilla …
Stakeholders’ perspective on inclusion of key populations unique identifier codes in routine health information management system in South Africa
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Mashudu Rampilo, Edith Phalane, Nancy Phaswana‐Mafuya
Background: The global community has set an ambitious goal of ending HIV as a public health risk by 2030. To achieve this, South Africa must …