Lessons and challenges in creating alien species lists: insights from South Africa’s national reports on the status and management of biological invasions
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Tsungai A. Zengeya, Katelyn T. Faulkner, Masingitla P. Mtileni
Information on alien species present in a country, their status (establishment, distribution, impacts), and how they entered and move around the country is crucial for …
Health care needs survey to improve preparedness of community outreach clinics after severe flooding in Mulanje district, Malawi
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Joseph Njala, Kelvin Balakasi, Khumbo Phiri
Due to the rising impact of climate change, Malawi has increasingly experienced extreme weather events in the last decade, including flooding that resulted in large-scale …
In vitro activity of meropenem-vaborbactam combinations and eravacycline against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
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Amira H. El-Ashry, Ahmed Abdrabou, Nora Labeeb El-Tantawy
Abstract Treatment of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) presents a growing clinical challenge. This study evaluated the in vitro efficacy of eravacycline and the potential synergistic …
Promoting Adolescent and Youth Health Through Physical Activity Initiatives and Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa: The ARISE-NUTRINT and DASH Initiatives
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Nikola Todorović, Marijana Ranisavljev, Darinka Korovljev
Regular physical activity (PA) is essential for maintaining health and wellbeing across all life stages, particularly in children and adolescents. Despite its benefits, most adolescents …
Identifying potential for rice expansion in Burkina Faso: integrating EO and climate data for suitability mapping
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Jonas Meier, Andreas Hirner, Komlavi Akpoti
Over the last years, food security in West Africa has been strongly influenced by increasing weather variability, including rising temperatures, irregular precipitation patterns, and more …
Advancing and scaling up sexual and reproductive health services for climate adaptation and resilience in Uganda
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Niona Nakuya Kasekende, Charles Kabiswa, Joshua Zake
Background: Climate change significantly affects Uganda's economy and human well-being, with disproportionate impacts on the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services of women and girls. …
Traffic Prediction and Congestion Control Using an Enhanced-Graph Neural Network
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Moses Odiagbe, Opeyemi Osanaiye, Omotayo Oshiga
The increasing number of automobiles on the highway has led to a major difficulty in municipal traffic management.Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) require dependable traffic prediction …
Passive surveillance of human African trypanosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: clinical presentation and prospective evaluation of rapid diagnostic and reference laboratory test accuracy
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Jacquies Makabuza, Ipos Ngay Lukusa, Crispin Lumbala
BACKGROUND: Passive screening of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is based on rapid diagnostic tests (RDT), but sensitivity of the currently commercialised RDTs has hardly …
Correlation between the number and pattern of lateral pterygoid muscle attachments and pathologic changes of the temporomandibular joint according to Hegab stages based on MRI findings of 510 joints
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Ayman Hegab, Mohammad Abd Elhamied Shuman, Hossam Abd Al Hameed
The correlation between the lateral pterygoid muscle attachment type to the disc-condyle complex and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction has rarely been discussed and remains unclear. …
Computational investigation of thermodynamic properties of gas phase vanadium nitride using Python
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M. P. Yame, O. C. Akeremale, Cookey Iyen
This study examines the thermodynamic characteristics of gas-phase diatomic vanadium nitride (VN(g)) utilizing the Kratzer potential model and Python as the computational tool. By solving …
Real-world evaluation of cinacalcet on hard outcomes in hemodialysis patients in Saudi Arabia
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Riad Mohammed Abdelrahman, A. M. Abdallah, Ayaz Ahmed Ahmed
BACKGROUND: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) complications, like cardiovascular complications, are one of the leading causes of mortality. Managing the biochemical profile is essential in slowing …
Modeling the impact of climate change for the potential distribution of the main vector and reservoirs of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis due to leishmania major in Morocco
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Mohamed Daoudi, Abdelkrim Outammassine, David W. Olivier
Climate change is reshaping the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, with zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) caused by Leishmania major emerging as a growing public health concern …
The Influence of Indigenous Knowledge Systems on Youth Behaviour in Mutale Municipality, South Africa
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Thizwilondi Josephine Mudau, Matodzi Godfrey Sikhwari
This article explores the influence of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) on youth behaviour in Mutale Municipality, South Africa. Rooted in traditional values, practices, and beliefs …
Diabetic retinopathy as the primary predictor of mild cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes: Insights from machine learning models
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Fatima Zahra Rhmari Tlemçani, Faiçal Aitlahbib, Soukaina Laidi
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a significant and increasingly recognized problem in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aims to develop a …
Prevalence of mental health illness in Nigeria: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Aminu Kende Abubakar, Mohammed Nakodi Yisa, Sarah Oreoluwa Olukorode
BACKGROUND: Mental health disorders pose a major public health challenge worldwide, with one in eight individuals affected, particularly by anxiety and depression. In Nigeria, mental …
Safety and efficacy of the ShangRing for early infant male circumcision in the routine clinical setting
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Lina Posada Calderon, Spyridon P. Basourakos, Karla V. Ballman
INTRODUCTION: Male circumcision (MC) has been shown to decrease transmission of HIV and is a critical strategy to decrease its incidence in countries with high …
Exploring men’s perceptions of implicit bias and exclusion on women’s advancement to senior leadership roles
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Beverly L. Rajha, Michele Ruiters
Background: Gender bias and exclusionary practices continue to hinder women’s progression into senior leadership, particularly in male-dominated sectors. Understanding men’s perceptions of these biases is …
Religious and cultural perspectives on assisted reproductive technology in Ghana: A comparative analysis of traditionalist, islamic, and christian beliefs
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Kwadwo Asante-Afari
The moral implications of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) practices often pose a dilemma for those belonging to various cultural and religious groups. However, there is …
Health Care Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Infrastructure Accessibility for e-Learning in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study
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Sophie Sarah Rossner, Muluken Gizaw, Sefonias Getachew
Background: Training of health care professionals and their participation in continuous medical education are crucial to ensure quality health care. Low-resource countries in Sub-Saharan Africa …
Sustainable biosynthesis, physiochemical characterization, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial evaluation of novel chromium oxide nanoparticles
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Ezzat H. Elshazly, G. Abd elfadeel, Lihang Yang
The biosynthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) has attracted significant interest due to their diverse biological applications. However, the potential for NPs synthesis using plant resources from …