Genetic diversity and relationship of Bugesera and Rwamagana indigenous chicken populations with SASSO chickens using DArTseq SNPs
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Valentin Mujyambere, K. Adomako, Martin Ntawubizi
The genetic improvement of Rwandan indigenous chickens (IC) is becoming a priority and requires genetic characterization as the foundation for genetic improvement. The aim was …
Competency of improved artificial ecosystem optimizer in parameters identification of small and medium sized distribution transformers
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Abdelmonem Draz, Hossam Ashraf, Ahmed Elshamy
Accurate modelling of distribution transformers (TXs) is crucial to identify their operating characteristics across several power system applications. Consequently, this paper employs an improved version …
Honeybee associated Aspergillus niger AW17 as a source of selective anticancer compounds with cytotoxicity evaluation in human cancer cell lines
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Hamada A. Zina, Mohamed H. Kalaba, Abdelghany S. Shaban
Abstract Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, necessitating the discovery of novel therapeutic agents with improved efficacy and selectivity. This study investigated the …
Occurrence of Grapevine fanleaf virus in Algerian vineyards, and complete genome sequencing
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Nour Elhouda LAIDOUDI, Osamah Nadhim Alisawi, Bilal Yahiaoui
Prevalence and genetic diversity of Grapevine fanleaf virus (Nepovirus foliumflabelli, GFLV) were determined in vineyards and grape varieties in Algeria. Samples (414) from different cultivars …
Evaluating the effect of interactive two-way texting on 6-month antiretroviral therapy outcomes: Findings from a randomized controlled trial in Lilongwe, Malawi
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Christine Kiruthu-Kamamia, Robin E. Klabbers, Hannock Tweya
Retention on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for achieving viral load suppression (VLS) among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Retention remains challenging in high-prevalence settings …
Routine antenatal ultrasound by nurse-midwives in rural Kenya: a pragmatic trial assessing feasibility and effects of the Mimba Yangu (My Pregnancy) project
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Claudia Hanson, Lucy Nyaga, Nidhi Leekha
Introduction: Task-sharing of obstetric ultrasound between nurse-midwives and doctors has the potential to operationalize the World Health Organization's recommendation of at least one ultrasound before …
Civility behaviour training programme and its influence on staff nurse organisational citizenship: a quasi-experimental study
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Eman Elshahat, Hemat A. Mostafa, Mona Mostafa Shazly
Background This study aimed to assess the influence of a civility behaviour training programme on organisational citizenship among nurses in the workplace and to explore …
Geographic mapping and spatiotemporal patterns of tuberculosis in Libya within ten years' period (2015 to 2024)
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Mohamed A. Daw, Abdallah El-Bouzedi, Saleh Ali Abumahara
Introduction: Tuberculosis(TB) is still a serious problem with a remarkable global impacts particularly within developing countries such as Libya. According to World Health Organization (WHO) …
Exploring the roles of male partners in the transmission, prevention and control of cervical cancer in Central Kenya: A qualitative study
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John Hiuhu Mwangi, Pretty Mbeje, Gloria Ntombifikile Mtshali
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer (CC), primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types, remains a major global public health issue. While it primarily …
Pathway to care and time to treatment among patients attending psychiatry service at Dilla, Ethiopia, a cross-sectional study
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Misrak Negash Shonor, Rediet Dereje, Chalachew Kassaw
Mental health disorders are a significant global health concern. Timely access to psychiatric care is crucial for positive treatment outcomes. However, the path to care …
Molecular identification and mycotoxins analysis of some fungal isolates from postharvest decayed apple in Qena, Egypt
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A. Saleem, Amany A. El-Shahir
BACKGROUND: Apples are important for human nutrition because these provide vital nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, that are needed for a balanced diet. A suitable …
Low metformin concentrations in obese people with HIV treated with dolutegravir
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Roland van Rensburg, Eric Decloedt
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary health care researchers and practitioners …
Professional experiences with journal club implementation in postgraduate nursing: a qualitative study
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Rasha A. Mohamed, Salwa Ali Marzouk, Mohammed Owayrif Alanazi
BACKGROUND: Postgraduate education is embracing journal clubs (JCs), which provide a platform for members to critically evaluate research articles and extract evidence-based nursing practice. The …
Effect of foot reflexology on relieving pain and improving resilience among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft
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Ayman Muhammad Kamel Senosy, Rasha Hassan Abass Shady, Zeinab Adham Ahmed
BACKGROUND: By applying pressure to specific reflective areas on the foot in accordance with different organs, standardized nursing interventions and programs significantly reduce pain. Increased …
Prevalence and factors influencing drug-resistant tuberculosis in four regions of Ghana
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Esther Ba-Iredire, James Atampiiga Avoka, Luke Abanga
INTRODUCTION: The alarming rate of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) globally is a threat to treatment success among positive tuberculosis (TB) cases. Studies aimed at determining the …
Assessment of risk factors and ultrasonographic characteristics for the differentiation between malignant and benign thyroid nodules in Beni-Suef governorate, Egypt
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Ahmed Hamed Fatehy, Khaled Elsayed Elhadidy, Mahmoud Farid Kamel
BACKGROUND: Thyroid nodules (TNs) are frequent and often benign. Accurately differentiating between benign and malignant nodules is crucial for proper management. This research aims to …
Promoting biodiversity in urban spaces: exploring the resilience of two wild plants, Pancratium maritimum L. and Artemisia herba-alba asso, in landscaping
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Rewan A Goda, Amal M. Fakhry, Laila M.M. Bidak
Abstract Background Because of their ecological, aesthetic, and beneficial characteristics, native desert plants are highly significant. They can also be utilized in landscape architecture, particularly …
Dosimetry evaluation and uncertainty analysis of Cobalt-60 HDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer in resource-limited settings
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Asmaa M El-Doushy, Ehab Marouf Attalla, I. H. Ibrahim
BACKGROUND: High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is essential in the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer. While Iridium-192 (Ir-192) is commonly used, its short half-life imposes logistical …
Geostatistical analysis to guide treatment decisions for soil-transmitted helminthiasis control in Uganda
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Bryan O. Nyawanda, Kristin M. Sullivan, Benjamin Tinkitina
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections remain a public health problem in Uganda despite biannual national deworming campaigns implemented since the early 2000s. Recent surveys have …
Cardiovascular disease in North African women: insights from the Middle East African Women CardioVascular Disease (MEA-WCVD) registry
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S. Charfeddine, Leïla Abid, Sarra Chenik
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health burden worldwide, yet gender-specific data from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remain scarce. The Middle …