Factors associated with academic underachievement: a cross-sectional study in Atacora Northern Benin republic
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Omonlola K. Elvire Assogba, Yann Eméric Madodé, Anelia Merveille Ebilola Francisco
Aim This study aimed to identify factors associated with low academic performance among public primary pupils in Atacora Department, Benin Republic. Methods This cross-sectional study …
Correction: Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d’Ivoire
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Benoit Talbot, Ludovic P. Ahoua Alou, Alphonsine A. Koffi
WITHDRAWN: Genome-wide association study reveals novel resistance loci to banana weevil ( Cosmopolites sordidus ) in Rwandan Musa cultivars
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Erastus Dushimeyesu, Richard Edema, Denis Ebapu
Withdrawal Statement The authors have wthdrawn this manuscript (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.05.674467 ) because they have identified issues with the data and can no longer stand by …
Assessment of Inflammation of Infrapatellar Fat Pad and its Contribution to Anterior Knee Pain Severity and Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis
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Amira Abd Allah, Nadia Salah, Mohammed Ali
Correlates of viral load suppression among people living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Désiré Baloji, Georges Ntambwe, Alain Mpanya
Hydraulic Evaluation of Water Supply Distribution System: The Case of Shire Endasilase Town, Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia
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Goitom Hadush Gebriheat, Sisay Demeku Derib
Schistosomiasis mapping in Senegal: from baseline to present
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NDèye MBacké Kane, Khadime Sylla, Ngayo Sy
Introduction Schistosomiasis has been a major public health concern in Senegal for almost 40 years. Mass drug administration (MDA) is the primary control strategy for …
A comparative clinical study of two different attachment systems and implant stability in implant-supported mandibular overdentures
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Ammar Belal, Moataz Mostafa Bahgat Elmahdy, Sayed Mohamed Mohamed El Masry
Background: Implant stability is crucial for the long-term durability of implant-supported removable dentures. Understanding the clinical impact of attachment systems such as Novaloc and Locator …
Endometrial carcinoma in Kenya: clinical and biomarker profiles of 123 cases seen at two tertiary referral centers
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Olivia Chesikaw, Allan Njau, Erick Chesori
Introduction: Endometrial carcinoma (EC) is the second-most common gynecologic malignancy globally after cervical cancer, with varying incidence and outcomes across different populations. It comprises a …
Factors associated with condom use among unmarried sexually active adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15–24 years: analysis of the Uganda Demographic Health Survey 2016
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Bruce Tukamushaba, Annette Kyomuhangi, Humphrey Atwijukiire
Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Uganda face a disproportionate burden of HIV and unintended pregnancies, with low condom use exacerbating these risks. …
Ultrasound measurements of croup fat thickness and liver echogenicity as indicators for lipomobilization in donkeys (Equus Africanus asinus) with fasting-induced hyperlipidemia
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Abeer Abd El-Wares Mahmoud, Hanan K. Elsayed, Hussein Awad Hussein
BACKGROUND: Disturbances in lipid metabolism are usually associated with hyperlipidemia, which is commonly observed in donkeys with inappetence or anorexia. The diagnostic utility of ultrasound …
Predictors of sexual satisfaction among Social Security and National Insurance Trust pensioners in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
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Myles Ongoh, Kwamina Abekah‐Carter, Edmond A-iyeh
The population of pensioners remains on the rise in Ghana coupled with an intrinsic need for sexual activity and satisfaction. However, data on factors associated …
DXA-derived visceral adipose tissue reference values and metabolic syndrome risk threshold in an Algerian adult population
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Mohammed Hadi Bestaoui, Ali Lounici, A. Tebaibia
BACKGROUND: Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is associated with several cardiometabolic risk factors, particularly metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Reference values for VAT vary across populations, …
Player-Level Tackle Training Interventions in Tackle-Collision Sports: A Systematic Scoping Review
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Demi Davidow, Lara Paul, Ben Jones
BACKGROUND: In tackle-collision sports, the tackle has the highest incidence, severity, and burden of injury. Head injuries and concussions during the tackle are a major …
Microbial quality assessment of Niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica (Linnaeus f.) Cassini) oil in Gondar city: A laboratory-based cross-sectional study
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Lamrot Yohannes, Tsegaye Adane Birhan, Mastewal Endalew
Foodborne diseases pose a significant public health challenge worldwide. The increasing availability of edible oils in the market, combined with Ethiopia's lack of stringent quality …
A nonlinear decomposition analysis of the rural-urban disparities in tobacco use among women in sub-Saharan Africa
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Richard Gyan Aboagye, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Irene Esi Donkoh
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with significant gendered dimensions. Place of residence is an important determinant, as rural …
Evaluation of biventricular function in asthmatic children with different severity by new echocardiographic modalities
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Rehab Zaki Elmeazawy, Osama El Razaky, Doaa El Amrousy
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of asthma severity on biventricular cardiac functions using tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE), …
Barriers and facilitators to integrating the friendship bench into non-communicable disease care in Malawi: A qualitative study
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Steven M. Mphonda, Mwawi Ng’oma, Katherine Waddell
Comorbid depression is common among people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Malawi and is associated with reduced treatment adherence and increased NCD and depression …
Genome analysis of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis isolated from traditionally fermented Ethiopian kocho and their probiotic properties
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Guesh Mulaw, Teklemichael Tesfay, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema
Abstract Probiotics are essential for promoting health, with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional fermented foods like Ethiopian kocho offering valuable benefits. The objective of …
Longitudinal blood pressure and body mass index in South African adolescents
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Elandi van Niekerk, Ruan Kruger, Caroline Molete Sedumedi
Aim Blood pressure (BP) is known to be affected by body mass index (BMI) from an early age, but research in South African youth is …