Hypoalbuminemia in HIV-infected patients: its determinants and correlation with CD4 count in Northern Uganda
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Abukar Ali Ahmed, Hany Hassan, Venance Emmanuel Mswelo
INTRODUCTION: Hypoalbuminemia is linked to an earlier onset of acquired immune deficiency syndrome and increased mortality in patients living with HIV infection. Serum albumin is …
Factors associated with unrealized fertility among women approaching the end of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Mesfin Abebe, Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale
BACKGROUND: Understanding women's fertility preferences is essential for addressing reproductive behaviors and family planning needs. In sub-Saharan Africa, fertility rates remain high, yet many women …
Cicer arietinum extract as antitumor and protective agent against Ehrlich Solid Carcinoma-bearing mice
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Amany A. Sayed, Mahmoud Salah Abdullah, Amr Ahmed WalyEldeen
BACKGROUND: Cancer remains a significant global health challenge. Several plant-derived compounds have garnered the attention of cancer research for their anticancer effects. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) …
Stochastic multi-objective optimization for flood control in multi-reservoir systems: an adaptive Progressive Hedging approach with scenario clustering
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Majdi Argoubi, Khaled Mili
Introduction Flood-prone regions face growing challenges due to climate-induced variability, rapid urbanization, and competing demands on water infrastructure. Multi-reservoir systems play a critical role in …
Prevalence of herbal medicine use for maternal conditions in Tanzania: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Hamisi S. Japhari, Susan F. Rumisha, Jackline D. Nkoma
Background Studies reported the prevalence of herbal medicines used for various maternal conditions across regions in Tanzanian communities. However, the lack of a national estimate …
Influence of mental health conditions and symptoms on contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women: a scoping review
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Muziwandile Qiniso Luthuli, Busisiwe Nkala, Nomfundo Nzuza-Moroe
Background Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across the globe face a high risk of mental health challenges and unintended pregnancies, which are often complex …
Differential genetic and biochemical responses of Beta vulgaris and Beta maritima under salt stress
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Rana H. Diab, Walaa A. Abo-Shanab, Reda M. Gaafar
BACKGROUND: Screening and raising salt-tolerant crops on saline land is an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative. This study investigated the physiological and molecular processes in …
Economic evaluation of financial incentives for maternal and child health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): a decision-tree modelling based on a cluster randomized controlled trial
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Wu Zeng, Gil Shapira, Tianjiao Gao
BACKGROUND: To improve the utilization of maternal and child health (MCH) services, the Democratic Republic of the Congo initiated a performance-based financing (PBF) program in …
BamClassifier: a machine learning method for assessing iron deficiency
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Emmanuel S. Adabor, Patrick Adu, Daniel Asamoah
Iron deficiency (ID) is a well-known cause of anaemia and could lead to adverse clinical and functional impairments. However, ID is under-diagnosed due to non-specific …
Analgesic efficacy of different volumes in erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing single level lumbar spine fixation: a non-inferiority randomized trial
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Mohammad Fouad Algyar, Ahmed Anas Zahra, Ahmed Samir Elshikhali
BACKGROUND: Using a lower volume (LVs) of local anaesthetic (LA) reduces the risk of toxicity, side effects, and cost. Our study assessed whether the lower …
Silent violence in the just transition: structural barriers, governance design, and the hidden costs of climate policy
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Bianca Ifeoma Chigbu, Sicelo Leonard Makapela, Ikechukwu Umejesi
The concept of silent violence refers to the hidden harm embedded in policy and economic systems, manifesting as the repression of activists, displacement of communities, …
Optimized formulation of a three-component extract mixture from Moroccan Crocus sativus L. (Stigmas, leaves, and Tepals) for enhanced antioxidant activity
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Abdellah Baraich, Amine Elbouzidi, Mohamed Jeddi
Abstract This study evaluated the antioxidant potential of a three-component mixture derived from Crocus sativus L. stigmas, leaves, and tepals, aiming to valorize these underutilized …
Educational determinants of immunization coverage among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mogadishu: a cross-sectional study
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Yusuf Hared Abdi, Yakub Burhan Abdullahi, Mohamed Sharif Abdi
BACKGROUND: Immunization remains a cornerstone of global public health; however, Somalia faces critical challenges in achieving equitable vaccination coverage, particularly among internally displaced individuals (IDPs). …
Ensemble Learning for Software Defect Prediction: Performance, Practicality and Future Directions
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Bassey Isong, Ekoro Ekoro Igo
Ensemble learning is a leading approach in software defect prediction (SDP), offering improved predictive performance on imbalanced and high-dimensional datasets. Despite growing research interest, persistent …
UNEARTHING THE EFFECTS OF CLASSROOM OVERCROWDING ON THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
V.H. Mzimela, Thanduxolo Peace Mngomezulu, Lindokuhle Octavia Makhonza
The study aims to unearth the effects of classroom overcrowding on the quality of education in government schools. It discusses how overcrowding limits educators from …
Comparative application of machine learning approaches for body weight prediction in non-descript indigenous goats at different growth stages
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Thobela Louis Tyasi
Background and Aim: Accurate prediction of body weight (BW) in goats is vital for breeding, feeding, drug administration, and marketing decisions, particularly in resource-limited farming …
Design and control of a hybrid water pumping system using energy management for sustainable agricultural irrigation: A case study of the Sidi Bouzid region in Tunisia
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Akram Amri, Intissar Moussa, Adel Khedher
In this study, a renewable energy-powered Hybrid Water Pumping System (HWPS) is proposed for agricultural irrigation, designed to operate without reliance on battery storage. The …
Cost-effectiveness analysis in primary care research: A practical guide for early-career researchers
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Klaus B. Von Pressentin, Robert Mash
Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is an important tool for guiding decisions on resource allocation in primary health care (PHC), particularly in low- and middle-income countries that …
Health facility capacity and technical efficiency in the provision of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Niger
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Nassirou Ibrahim, Roxane Borgès Da Silva, Akua Irene Agyepong
BACKGROUND: Efficiency in the use of financial and other resources for providing adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) policies and programs is an important factor …
Characterizing the escalation of pyrethroid resistance and its impact on bed nets efficacy alongside molecular basis in Anopheles funestus from Cameroon
Article scientifique
Accès ouvert
Hervé Raoul Tazokong, Stevia Ntadoun Tchamga, Magellan Tchouakui
BACKGROUND: Malaria prevention still relies greatly on vector control interventions. However, increasing levels of resistance to pyrethroids across Africa have significantly reduced the efficacy of …