Sustainable production of intermetallic nanocomposites from aluminum and iron scarp, with excellent tribo-mechanical and thermal properties for industrial applications
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Rasha A. Youness, Mohammed A. Taha
Abstract The goal of this research is to convert iron (Fe) and aluminum (Al) waste from metal workshops, as well as silicon (Si), into innovative …
Risk factors and outcomes of infants with necrotizing enterocolitis: a case-control study
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Noela Holo Bertha Kamanga, Reenu Thomas, Kebashni Thandrayen
Introduction: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a condition associated with high mortality and morbidity. Its pathogenesis is linked to intestinal immaturity, inflammation, and enteral feeding. Identifying …
Genome-wide association study identifies novel genes for plant architecture and yield traits in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
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Abiodun Fatai Olayinka, Daniel Kwadjo Dzidzienyo, Edwige Gaby Nkouaya Mbanjo
Crantz) cultivars with compact plant types and moderate plant heights are required for mechanical farming to boost productivity. Plant architecture is a complex trait controlled …
Barriers and facilitators to implementing a single-visit, screen-and-treat approach with thermal ablation for cervical cancer prevention in Kenya
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Harriet Fridah Adhiambo, Emmah Owidi, Phelix Okello
Cervical cancer continues to be a major global threat to women's health, with approximately 660,000 women diagnosed annually, 94% of whom are in low- and …
Adherence thresholds for emtricitabine-tenofovir disoproxil fumarate preexposure prophylaxis against HIV acquisition in cisgender women: A randomized directly observed dosing study
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Kenneth K. Mugwanya, Matilda Saina, Nelly Mugo
BACKGROUND: Oral emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (F/TDF) preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectiveness against HIV acquisition highly depends on adherence. For men who have sex with men, a …
A review on knowledge and information extraction from PDF documents and storage approaches
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Salvador D. Atagong, Henri Tonnang, Kennedy Senagi
Introduction: Automating the extraction of information from Portable Document Format (PDF) documents represents a major advancement in information extraction, with applications in various domains such …
A realist perspective on optimizing community health workers’ roles and functions to deliver integrated people-centred care
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Usangiphile E Buthelezi, André Janse van Rensburg, Mosa Moshabela
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role to support health care delivery in underserved communities. Although the value of CHWs' contributions is widely recognised, …
An empirical analysis of the determinants of food insecurity among smallholder farmers in Eastern Rwanda
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Hilda Kegode, S. Karuaihe, Wegayehu Fitawek
Abstract Background Food insecurity is one of the most pressing problems confronting households in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is particularly acute in low income areas …
Comparative study of advanced hydrogen liquefaction using triple cascade mixed refrigerant cycles with integrated energy exergy economic and environmental analysis
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M. Shawky Ismail, M. Abd ElSalam ElSeuofy, Abd El‐Hamid Attia
Abstract Hydrogen, as a clean energy source, is recognized as a pivotal energy carrier in the global transition to sustainable energy systems and serves as …
Land cover shifts strain resource nexus in southern Africa: evidence from Malawi
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Yamikani Harry Makwinja, Patrick O’Farrell, Jude Ndzifon Kimengsi
Landscapes in southern Africa are subjected to significant dynamics related to Land Cover Change (LCC). While there is abundant research on Land Cover Trajectories (LCT), …
A novel chaos-based approach for constructing lightweight S-Boxes
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Sohila H. Tolpa, Mohamed A. Abdelhamed, El-Sayed Soliman A. Said
Cryptography is the science of using specific secret writing techniques to convert an original message into a coded form for safe transmission over public networks. …
Molecular and histopathological characterization of Ascaridia galli and Eimeria tenella co-infection in Numida meleagris
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Marwa M. Attia, Mahmoud A. Mahmoud, Mohamed Abdelsalam
Introduction The helmeted guineafowl is a ground-dwelling bird native to Africa, easily recognized by its bald, bluish-gray head and the distinctive horn-like casque (helmet) on …
Determinants of sub-optimal complementary feeding practices among caregivers of children aged 6–23 months in low-and middle-income countries: scoping review
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Maishahataba Solomon Makwela, Reneilwe Given Mashaba
Background/Objectives: Low to middle income countries are burdened by undernutrition and malnutrition mostly affecting children aged < 2 years due to inappropriate feeding practices. Inappropriate …
Mothering away from home: experiences of Zimbabwean domestic workers in South Africa
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Londeka Zamankwali Shamase, Lusanda Sekaja
Many women leave their homes in Zimbabwe in the hopes of finding work in South Africa. In this study we investigated the experiences of Zimbabwean …
Species distribution modeling to predict tsetse fly (Glossina spp.) habitat suitability in Kenya
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Raphael Mongare, Stella Gachoki, Elhadi Adam
BACKGROUND: African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) and human African trypanosomosis (HAT) are transmitted and spread primarily by tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) in sub-Saharan Africa. The animal …
Influence of public agricultural extension services on sustainable land management practice adoption among smallholder farmers in Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality, South Africa
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Ephias Mugari, Norman Mathebula, Tlou Elizabeth Mogale
Introduction Sustainable land management practices (SLMPs) are critical to combating land degradation and food insecurity while improving local economies. However, the role of public agricultural …
Advancing the understanding of Indigenous and Local Knowledge practices in mangrove ecosystem sustainability in the Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve in West Africa (Benin Republic-Togo)
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Sènankpon Tcheton, Andrea Marais-Potgieter, Denis Worlanyo Aheto
Introduction The participation of Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) is essential for biodiversity conservation and natural resource management, as they have in-depth, alternative strategies …
Assessment of glycemic control, health-related quality of life, and associated factors in type 2 diabetic patients attending a comprehensive specialized hospital in Northwest Ethiopia
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Assefa Belay Asrie, Tafere Mulaw Belete, Melshew Fenta Misker
BACKGROUND: Poor glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) leads to serious complications that negatively impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed …
From chaos to clarity: unraveling credit card fraud with BGVOA-LS
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Aya H. Salem, Safaa M. Azzam, O. E. Emam
Abstract Credit card fraud (CCF) continues to cause significant financial losses worldwide, costs institutions and consumers billions of dollars each year and erodes confidence in …
A multiscale computational investigation for protection of carbon steel surface by pyrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives
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Mohamed K. Awad, W.S. Abdel Halim, Faten M. Atlam
Abstract The potential corrosion inhibition properties of pyrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives with extended π system for carbon steel in acidic medium were investigated through a combined DFT, …