Perceptions of South African small-scale farmers towards the adoption of smart irrigation technologies
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Alfred Thaga Kgopa, Bessie Baakanyang Monchusi
Background: South Africa’s agricultural issues include water scarcity, unpredictable climate conditions and the degradation of soil. Considering the crucial importance of food and water as …
Prevalence of uncorrected refractive error in low-resource high schools in the Free State, South Africa
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Xolani Nyathela, Urvashni Nirghin, Naimah Ebrahim Khan
BACKGROUND: The continuous increase in the prevalence of refractive error (RE) globally, with uncorrected refractive error (URE) having been established as the leading cause of …
Comparative analysis of plant morphometric traits, essential oil yield, and quality of Origanum majorana L. cultivated under diverse sustainable organic nutrient management strategies
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Muziri Mugwanya, Fahad Kimera, Mahmoud A.O. Dawood
Plant nutrition is one of the major factors affecting the production of medicinal plants. This study aimed to assess and compare plant morphometric characteristics, essential …
Hemoglobin response to iron folate supplementation and associated factors among pregnant women attending public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a longitudinal quasi-experimental study
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Zeleke Endalew Admass, Abraham Dessie Gessesse, Haimanot Andualem Ayalsew
Background Iron-folate supplementation is a common recommended strategy for reducing the incidence of anemia in pregnant women. However, studies on the hemoglobin response to iron …
Operationalizing systems thinking approach to sustain public health rehabilitation programs: a rapid review and strategic synthesis
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Zanib Nafees, Mahmoud AboAlfa, Mohammed Alkhaldi
Background: Public Health Rehabilitation Programs (PHRPs) are essential to achieving universal health coverage and disability-inclusive health systems. Despite their importance, sustainability is threatened by demographic …
District leadership strategies and its challenges in supporting teaching and learning: perspectives of two districts in South Africa
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Pinkie Euginia Mthembu, Thamsanqa Thulani Bhengu
Purpose Education districts are critical to providing and sustaining quality teaching and learning. This paper examines the nature of support provided by district officials in …
Identifying hotspots of S. haematobium infection following praziquantel treatment during multiple annual mass drug administration campaigns in Zimbabwe
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Takafira Mduluza, Grace Zdesenko, Paradzayi Tagwireyi
Urogenital schistosomiasis is contracted from the Schistosoma haematobium parasite and is treated with the drug praziquantel (PZQ). Despite MDA interventions, persistent hotspots (PHS) of S. …
Associations between high cholesterol and insulin sensitivity in diabetic versus non-diabetic among young adults in Lephalale, Limpopo Province, South Africa
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Themba Titus Sigudu, Thandiwe Ntomfuthi Mkhatshwa, Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki
Background: The rising global burden of diabetes mellitus and associated metabolic disorders disproportionately affects low and middle-income countries, with dyslipidemia being a key contributor to …
Characteristics and six-month viral load suppression of clients presenting with advanced HIV disease in South Africa
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Elizabeth Kachingwe, Nyasha Mutanda, Vinolia Ntjikelane
Despite advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART), a notable proportion of individuals still present with advanced HIV disease (AHD) at treatment initiation, defined by CD4 < …
Enhancing the in vitro anticancer efficacy of Paclitaxel against triple-negative breast cancer via an exopolysaccharide from a haloalkaliphilic archaeal strain
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Afnan Taghian, Mona E. M. Mabrouk, Soraya A. Sabry
Abstract Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by haloalkaliphilic archaea exhibit unique properties contributing to varied industrial and medicinal applications. This study explored the anticancer therapeutic potential of …
Isolation and investigation of the structure of silicon quantum dots from rice husk ultrafine silica for possible applications in nanoelectromechanical systems
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Kingsley Makoji Omatola, Audu D. Onojah, Rotimi Larayetan
Silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) are nanostructure semiconducting crystalline particles of silicon, usually less than 10 nm in size. Usually, silicon is extracted from its oxide …
Self-supported Ag(0) nanocatalyst derived from Ag(I)-based coordination polymer
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Ahmad Baraka, Mohamed H. Alkordi, Mohamed Gobara
Abstract A self-supported microsphere heterogeneous catalyst has been developed from a synthesized Ag(I)-imidazole coordination polymer (compound 1), which was subsequently transformed into an Ag(0)-laden coordination …
Bridging the digital divide: Exploring technology adoption and equity in secondary education in Eswatini
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Phumuzani Mpofu
Access to quality education is central to social and economic progress, particularly for developing nations such as Eswatini seeking to transition to knowledge-based economies. This …
Farmer awareness of heavy metal contamination in urban roadside vegetables along the Accra–Tema motorway, Ghana
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Ebenezer Boahen
Abstract Urban roadside farming plays a vital role in enhancing food security in densely populated areas, but also poses a significant potential risk of heavy …
Field observations on the use of rapid diagnostic tests for Human African Trypanosomiasis in Nigeria
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Chinwe U. Chukwudi, Omolara S. Adenekan, Jonadab C. Chinwendu
Introduction Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a Neglected Tropical Disease targeted for elimination by 2030. Control efforts have reduced prevalence, but diagnostic challenges for field …
Predictors of preterm neonatal mortality in the neonatal intensive care unit at a tertiary medical institution in Ethiopia
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Tihun Feleke, Gudeta Kaweti
Background: Premature death is a serious health concern in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized …
Obeticholic acid prevents cyclophosphamide-induced placental injury via SIRT1 and TLR4/NF-κB pathways
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Walaa Yehia Abdelzaher, Hanaa Mohamed Khalaf, Sara M. Ahmed
BACKGROUND: The aim of the current study is to identify the possible protective effect of obeticholic acid (OCA) on placental injury caused by cyclophosphamide (CP). …
Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare personnel in a secondary-level health facility in Ghana
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Gloria Addobea Kumi, Mawuli Gohoho, Fortress Yayra Aku
Vaccine hesitancy has been a long-standing concern globally and emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare personnel. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of …
Impact of climatic factors on malaria in Senegal based on the surveillance system between 2015 and 2022
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Cheikh Talla, Maryam Diarra, Ibrahima Diouf
Introduction Malaria remains a major public health concern, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where climatic factors strongly influence its transmission dynamics. However, the delayed effects of …
Impact of planting dates on yield and resistance of soybean varieties to soybean stem fly (Melanagromyza sojae) in Egypt
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Eman Ibrahim Abdel-Wahab, Magda Hanna Naroz, Soheir F. Abd El-Rahman
Late planting dates can significantly reduce soybean yield due to fluctuations in soybean stem fly infestation levels in soybean crops. A two-year study was carried …