Adjustment to the learning environment among university students who are deaf or hard of hearing
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Kayla Percival, Mahanoor Ahmed, Nasim B. Khan
BACKGROUND: Ensuring students who are deaf/Deaf (d/Deaf) or hard of hearing (d/DHH) have access to higher education goes beyond legal compliance but reflects an institution's …
Wealth inequalities in childhood stunting in the northern province of Rwanda: a decomposition analysis
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Albert Ndagijimana, Miguel San Sebastiån, Kristina Elfving
BACKGROUND: Childhood stunting remains a public health challenge, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Rwanda, it is the highest in the Northern province, with a prevalence …
Factors associated with wasting among pediatric cancer patients aged 2–17 years at Uganda cancer institute: A cross-sectional study
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Daisy Wannyana, Arthur Bagonza, Sandrah Joyce Mwima
INTRODUCTION: Wasting is a major concern among pediatric cancer patients and significantly affects treatment outcomes and quality of life. However, limited data exist on the …
Assessing the long-term persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in Guinea: insights from post-epidemic sentinel syndromic surveillance data
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Kadio Jean Jacques Olivier Kadio, Thibaut Armel Chérif Gnimadi, Emilande Guichet
Background: In December 2019, the world experienced one of the significant health crises of the 21st century with the emergence and rapid spread of the …
A novel Pectobacterium brasiliense-infecting phage from Egypt with biocontrol potential against soft rot in vegetables
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Kamel M. Elhalag, Abdelmonim Ali Ahmad, Mohsen Mohamed Elsharkawy
Pectobacterium brasiliense causes soft rot in many economically important crops, including vegetables and ornamentals, leading to significant yield losses. Traditional antibiotics, bactericides, and antimicrobial agents …
Exploring propolis-derived compounds as quorum sensing inhibitors for Candida albicans: a molecular docking and dynamics simulations study
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Fettouma Chraa, Doha EL Meskini, Ilham Kandoussi
The opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida albicans (C. albicans) employs quorum sensing (QS) to regulate virulence factors such as biofilm formation and morphological switching. Targeting QS …
Artificial intelligence applications in refractive error management: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Josephine Ampong, Sylvia Agyekum, Werner Eisenbarth
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare, and is becoming increasingly useful in eye care. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the use of …
Chitosan nanocarriers loaded with Egyptian Calligonum comosum L'Hér. Extract: an eco-friendly approach for investigating triple-action biological activities
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Yasser I. Khedr, Soliman Mohammed Toto, Salama M. El-Darier
BACKGROUND: Calligonum comosum L'Hér. is a large perennial shrub that grows in the desert. This plant inhabits much of the Egyptian desert, but has not …
The gut and lung microbiome across the TB disease spectrum
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Rubeshan Perumal, Anou M. Somboro, Juhi Tulsi
, progression to TB, response to antimycobacterial chemotherapy, and the propensity to develop post-infectious sequelae have all been linked to a complex interplay of host …
Influence of environmental and anthropogenic factors on forest patch composition and structure in North Wollo Zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia
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Mulugeta Alemu, Bikila Warkineh, Ermias Lulekal
Ethiopia's vegetation is increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities and natural factors, leading to forest degradation and fragmentation. This study analyzed the composition and structure of …
Learning based prediction of cuttings concentration for enhancing hole cleaning efficiency in eccentric and deviated wells
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Mohamed Y. Saad, Adel M. Salem, Ahmed Farid Ibrahim
Abstract Directional drilling often encounters challenges such as eccentric annulus conditions caused by the weight of the drill string and oscillations, compounded by gravity-induced cuttings …
Multi-label machine learning for power forecasting of a grid-connected photovoltaic solar plant over multiple time horizons
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Amal A. Hassan, Doaa M. Atia, Hanaa T. El-Madany
Because of solar power's inherent intermittency and stochastic nature, accurate photovoltaic (PV) generation forecasting is critical for the planning and operation of PV-integrated power systems. …
A hydro-climatic data synthesis for Sub-Saharan Africa: facilitating water balance closure with different comparative datasets
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Mohanna Zarei, Georgia Destouni
Freshwater resources are highly sensitive to the impacts of climate change, often resulting in decreased availability and degraded quality of water, e.g., for drinking and …
Unveiling the potential of lactic acid bacteria from Algerian dromedary camel milk: diversity, technological applications, and antimicrobial insights
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Bilal Latreche, Esma Bendjama, Lotfi Loucif
Background Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) play a central role in the food industry due to their ability to produce beneficial metabolites and enhance the technological …
Anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic assessment of flavonoids isolated from Viola odorata flowers with computer-guided docking study
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Amal M. El‐Feky, Ahmed Abd Elkader El-Rashedy
The therapeutic potential of plant-derived polyphenols has garnered significant attention due to their roles in modulating inflammation and cancer progression. Viola odorata (V. odorata), traditionally …
Highly precise optical detection of mass destruction nerve agents based on photonic crystal fibers
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Mohamed Z. Elabdein, Nazmi A. Mohammed, El‐Sayed M. El‐Rabaie
Abstract Nerve agents such as Sarin, Soman, and Tabun are among the most lethal chemical warfare agents, classified as mass destruction agents due to their …
Assessment of heavy metals in total suspended particles and deposited dust in different areas in Assiut city, Egypt
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Hazem A. Soliman, Ibrahim Hindawy Saleh, Elsayed A. Shalaby
Abstract Heavy metals are major environmental pollutants due to their carcinogenic and toxic properties. This study investigates the levels of heavy metals different heavy metals …
Prevalence of technology facilitated and other gender-based violence among adolescent girls in Gqeberha, South Africa and its association with probable common mental disorders
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Miriam Hartmann, Erica N. Browne, Shepherd Mutangabende
Background: Emerging evidence is raising alarms that technology facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV) is a growing public health concern with impacts on child wellbeing, yet little …
Design and fabricate a smart, energy-efficient, and quality-centric drum drying system
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Ayman Ibrahim, Alia Amer, Galal Aboelasaad
Abstract Rotary drum dryers have been used to dry various products, including medicinal and aromatic plants, to reduce postharvest losses. However, no attention has been …
Screening for metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes patients using non-invasive scores and ultrasound: a cross-sectional study in Egypt
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Atteyat Aboelmaged Semeya, Raafat S. A. Abdel Hafez, Suzan H. M. Ewais
BACKGROUND: MAFLD is very common among T2DM patients and contributes significantly to both liver and systemic complications. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of …