No evidence of Wuchereria bancrofti infection in Anopheles species after 10 years without mass drug administration: a molecular xenomonitoring study in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso
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Achille Sindimbasba Nikièma, Lassane Koala, Rabila Bamogo
BACKGROUND: The Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme was launched in Burkina Faso in 2001 aiming to eliminate the disease as a public health concern through mass …
Mainstreaming female genital schistosomiasis to ensure it is not neglected among the neglected tropical diseases
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Francisca Mutapi, Helmi Hietanen, Takafira Mduluza
infection, affecting an estimated 56 million women in sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by lesions in the genital tract, leading to symptoms like pain, infertility …
Deep learning for causal inference using low birth weight in midwife-led continuity care intervention in north Shoa zone, Ethiopia
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Wudneh Ketema Moges, Awoke Seyoum Tegegne, Aweke A. Mitku
Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW), under 2,500 g, poses health risks, though not always requiring treatment. Early detection of high-risk pregnancies enables preventive care, improving …
Potential activities to reduce the extent of substandard and falsified antibiotics across Africa and associated antimicrobial resistance
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Tiyani Milta Maluleke, Biset Asrade Mekonnen, Chukwuemeka Michael Ubaka
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat exacerbated by inappropriate antibiotic use. This is particularly important in Africa. The availability of substandard and …
Eexperimental study of interface behaviour of geopolymer concrete
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Karim Mohsen, Ibrahim A. Yousif, Ehab F. Sadek
Flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) elements by incorporating additional layers of concrete is a widely employed technique for enhancing structural capacity. Typically, during design, …
Anaemia and associated factors in people living with HIV on ART in Southern Province of Zambia
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Martin Chakulya, Lweendo Muchaili, Hanzooma Hatwiko
BACKGROUND: Anaemia remains a significant comorbidity among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), exacerbated by biological, sociocultural, and …
Comprehensive chemical profiling and human health risk assessment of potentially toxic heavy metals in some traditional herbal concoctions from Botswana
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Ontlametse H. E. Phiri, Lucia M. Lepodise, Tshepo Pheko-Ofitlhile
Traditional herbal mixtures are still used extensively in Botswana because of their claimed therapeutic benefits, although their chemistry and safety are undocumented. Therefore, this study …
High Level Fluoroquinolone Resistance and Multidrug Resistance in Salmonella Spp. Isolated from Poultry, Turkey Floks and Slaughterhouses in Algeria
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Amina Djemaioune, Dalibor Todorović, Katarina Novović
Abstract In this work, Salmonella spp. was detected in poultry and turkey farms, slaughterhouses and hatcheries in the Sétif Province in Algeria. Eighty single isolates …
Assessment of the antimicrobial efficacy of probiotics, biosynthesized silver nanoparticles, and their combination with physical irradiations against cattle endometritis pathogens
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Noha E. AbdElhafeez, Salama M. El-Darier, T. N. Gryazneva
Endometritis is a postpartum uterine inflammation caused by bacterial infection often linked to complications such as abortion. The current study aims to manage microbial endometritis …
Orthogonal nonnegative matrix factorization with the Kullback–Leibler divergence
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Jean Pacifique Nkurunziza, Fulgence Nahayo, Nicolas Gillis
Assessing and updating the environmental and conservation status of three endangered endemic plants in light of potential climate change in Saint Catherine Protectorate, Egypt
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Mohamed M. El-Khalafy, Asmaa S. Abo Hatab, Yassin M. Al‐Sodany
BACKGROUND: Evaluating the effect of climate change on the distribution patterns of endemic plants in the mountainous areas is critical for understanding the dynamics of …
Effects of electricity outages on enterprise productivity in Egypt: Lessons learned
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Hassan Youssef Aly, Fatma Ahmed
This study investigates the impact of advanced electricity outage announcements on the operational efficiency of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in Egypt, using profitability as …
Collocation method for fractional differential equations using hybrid fractional-order Chelyshkov functions
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M. S. Al-Sharif, A. I. Ahmed, M.S. Salim
Abstract In this paper, we introduce a new numerical method based on the hybrid of fractional-order Chelyshkov functions and block-pulse functions for solving fractional differential …
Screening young children for neurodevelopmental differences in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
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Ben Truter, Amy L. Slogrove, E.I. Ilhan
BACKGROUND: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) present in approximately 10% of children globally. Awareness of NDDs in sub-Saharan Africa is relatively low and little is known about …
Determinants of comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge among Tanzanian adolescent girls and young women: a multilevel application of Andersen’s behavioral model based on national survey
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Mussa Hassan Bago, Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano, Sahnun Ally Kessy
Background Limited comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge is a significant factor contributing to the prevalence of HIV among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). Therefore, …
Lesson observation tool for project-based learning: a useful tool for learner-centered pedagogy enhancement
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Fidele Ukobizaba, Jean François Maniraho, Alphonse Uworwabayeho
Introduction The CBC has been implemented in pre-primary through secondary schools in Rwanda. However, a gap was found in assessing the implementation of the CBC …
Implementation of nanographene oxide combined with mineral trioxide aggregate and hydroxyapatite biopolymer in regeneration of critical-sized bone defect in rats
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Amr H. Abdallah, Amr H. Abdallah, Nesrine Ebrahim
Critical-sized bone defects (CSBDs) are causing a significant challenge in orthopedic surgery for their inability to heal spontaneously, demanding innovative biomaterials to enhance bone formation. …
Transcriptome analysis identifies genes regulating self-compatibility, flowering time, and oil biosynthesis in Noug (Guizotia abyssinica)
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Adane Gebeyehu, Cecilia Hammenhag, Kassahun Tesfaye
Noug (Guizotia abyssinica) is an economically important oilseed crop in Ethiopia that contributes significantly to local edible oil production and is a good protein source …
Usability and quality evaluation of the World Health Organization SkinNTDs app among frontline health workers in Cameroon: A mixed methods study
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Henri Claude Moungui, Paul Tonkoung Iyawa, Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga
BACKGROUND: Originally adapted from a paper-based guide for skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), version 3.0.0 of the World Health Organization (WHO) SkinNTDs app aims to …
Metagenomic complexity of high, seasonal transmission of Plasmodium spp. in asymptomatic carriers in Northern Sahelian Ghana
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Mun Hua Tan, Oscar Bangre, Cecilia A. Rios-Teran
BACKGROUND: Mixed-species, mixed-strain plasmodia infections are known to occur in humans in malaria endemic areas. It may be surprising that to date, the extent of …