Effect of surface pretreatments on surface roughness and repair bond strength of aged machinable hybrid ceramic with nanohybrid resin composite
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Sara Mahmoud Abdelhady, Hamdi H. Hamama, Jukka Pekka Matinlinna
To evaluate the repair bond strength of a nanohybrid resin composite to aged machinable hybrid ceramic after using three surface pretreatments. Specimens of the hybrid …
The role of locus of control in shaping graduates’ entrepreneurial intentions: the mediating role of self-efficacy
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Bereket Merkine Gebresilase, Chuanxia Zhang, Esayas Teshome Taddese
Entrepreneurship is a crucial driver of economic development in countries like Ethiopia, where high graduate unemployment and limited government job opportunities present ongoing challenges. However, …
Magnetic and magnetotelluric data integration to determine the origin of Siwa Oasis Lakes, Western Desert, Egypt
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Mohamed Al Deep, Mamdouh M. Soliman, Hany S. A. Mesbah
Geological structures are the most critical parameter for understanding the distribution of groundwater, oil, and minerals. In Siwa Oasis and other oases with comparable geological …
TOWARDS A FRAMEWORK FOR RESILIENCE BUILDING IN SPORT EVENT TOURISM IN THE DEVELOPING CONTEXT
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Tracy Daniels, Tembi Maloney Tichaawa
This paper adds to the existing body of knowledge on sport event tourism by proposing the development of a framework for resilience This paper adds …
Antiproliferative activity of Grewia villosa ethyl acetate extract on cervical cancer HeLa cell line: Mechanistic insights through network pharmacology and functional assays approach
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Sally Wambui Kamau, Mercy Jepkorir, Gilbert Kipkoech
Grewia villosa is a plant native to Kenya, with a traditional history among Ambeere people for treating and managing prostate and breast cancers. Previous scientific …
Prevalence and determinants of chronic non-communicable diseases among prison inmates in the city of Tete, Mozambique: a cross-sectional study
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Sancho Pedro Xavier, Nelson Jossefe Conde Motivo, Ramim Xavi
BACKGROUND: High health inequalities and non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are prevalent in the prison population, particularly in Sub-Saharan African countries, posing significant implications for morbidity …
Multi-agent reinforcement learning framework for autonomous traffic signal control in smart cities
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Olamide Omolara Olusanya, Yetunde Owosho, Ilesanmi Daniyan
Introduction The increasing urbanization across the world necessitate efficient traffic management especially in the emerging economies. This paper presents an intelligent framework aimed at enhancing …
https://ecancer.org/en/journal/article/1993-global-initiative-for-childhood-six-indexed-cancers-how-are-we-faring-in-nigeria
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Motunrayo Oluwabukola Adekunle, A. M. I. Musa, Chioma Ginika
Background: WHO's Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) aims to increase global survival of childhood cancers to 60% by the year 2030 with a focus …
Efficacy of adding manual therapy to hip and knee exercises in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
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Nadia Abdo, Enas Fawzy Youssef, Mona Mohamed Ibrahim
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common knee problem that affects the knee in adulthood. It is more common in females twice than in …
Comparative study on the protective effect of dexrazoxane and blueberry extract against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats
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Nourhan Ahmed Shaker, Eman Abd El-Moneim Sharaf, Nesma A. Ghazal
The therapeutic efficacy of anthracycline antibiotic, doxorubicin (DOX), is hampered due to cardiotoxicity. The objective of the study was to explore the counteraction of blueberry …
Clinical impact of an antibiotic stewardship program in a neonatal intensive care unit at a tertiary care hospital: a prospective quasi-experimental clinical study
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Neveen Hassan Abdelaal, Nafisa H. R. AbdelAziz, Asmaa Mohamed Abdelaziz
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance represents a great global concern and initiating an antimicrobial stewardship program is one of the main efforts to control antimicrobial resistance through …
Development and validation of an assessment tool for public health emergency management program
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Sileshi Demelash, Getinet Ayano, Medhanit Girma
BACKGROUND: Effective public health emergency management (PHEM) is crucial for safeguarding population health and societal resilience in the face of escalating global threats. However, standardized …
Integrated drought index for enhanced multi-factor assessment of cropland vulnerability in East Africa
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Adeline Umugwaneza, Xi Chen, Tie Liu
East Africa (EA) is becoming more vulnerable to drought, a crisis amplified by climate change, which affects regional livelihoods and food security dependent on rain-fed …
Performance of the One Health platform in zoonotic disease surveillance in Guinea
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Emile Faya Bongono, Sidikiba Sidibé, Castro Gbèmemali Hounmenou
Introduction: Zoonoses are a major global health threat, especially in low-income countries, due to their prevalence and emergence. Repeated outbreaks emphasize the need for integrated, …
Influence of filling technique on fracture resistance of giomer-restored MOD-cavities
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Ahmed Naser, Dena Safwat Mustafa, Dalia E. Mohamed
AIM: This study assessed the fracture resistance of upper premolars based on the placement technique of giomer restoration in MOD cavities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventy …
Potential of the World Health Organization’s Skin NTDs App to Support and Improve the Detection of Skin-Related Neglected Tropical Diseases: Protocol for a Performance Evaluation and Feasibility Study in Senegal
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Dior Sall, Dominik Jockers, Pauline Dioussé
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) roadmap aims to control, eliminate, or eradicate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by promoting innovation in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. …
Optimization of absorption coefficient of quantum dot structures for infrared spectroscopy
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Sameh A. Dakroury, Mohamed I. Wafa, Yasser M. El-Batawy
Abstract Infrared spectroscopy is a powerful tool used in chemical analysis and identification, material and polymer characteristics, pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostics, food industry, and environmental …
Acceptability and feasibility of integrating female genital schistosomiasis and sexual and reproductive health interventions in Kenya: A demonstration study
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Robinson Karuga, Millicent Ouma, Stephen Mulupi
Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected gynaecological condition that is a manifestation of chronic urogenital schistosomiasis. This disease has significant implications for the reproductive …
3D-printed biopolymer-based microneedle for enhanced photodynamic therapy in melanoma treatment
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Aishat Adejoke Obalola, Heidi Abrahamse, Sathish Sundar Dhilip Kumar
Melanoma is a highly aggressive cancer with poor prognosis and resistance to many treatments, especially after metastasis. Developing new preventive and adjuvant therapies is critical …
Governing digital innovation in livestock systems: institutional gaps and coordination challenges in Benin
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Christine Ogoudou, Soulé Akinhola Adéchian, Janvier Egah
Digital technologies offer transformative potential for livestock systems by enhancing productivity, resource efficiency, and market access. However, institutional and governance challenges often constrain the adoption …