Delayed motherhood and its determinants among women of reproductive age in five Sub-Saharan African Countries: A multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys (2021–2023)
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Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Tsehayu Melak Siyoum
INTRODUCTION: In recent years, more women have delayed childbearing until their late twenties or early thirties, a time when reproductive potential declines, thereby making conception …
Exploring barriers and facilitators to immediate postpartum intrauterine device uptake within the strengthening Egypt family planning program: a case-control study
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Mireille M. Hanna, Omaima El‐Gibaly, Mohamed M. F. Fathalla
BACKGROUND: Egypt faces significant economic and healthcare challenges due to overpopulation. The Strengthening Egypt Family Planning Program tackles the rapid population growth by improving access …
Exploring the link between supply chain resilience and organisational performance
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Welby V. Loury-Okoumba
Background: This study was prompted by the worsening of the mortality rate of South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is attributed to the …
Clinical and molecular findings in actin-related inborn errors of immunity: the middle East and North Africa registry
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Zahra Chavoshzadeh, Shahrzad Fallah, Vahide Zeinali
Background The majority of monogenic inborn errors of immunity presenting as actinopathies were reported originally from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries indicating …
A decade of teenage pregnancy in South Africa, 2014–2023: A spatial analysis of national birth records
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Sbonelo Chamane, Musawenkosi Mabaso
Teenage pregnancy remains a significant and multifaceted public health concern within the South African context. This public health threat has led to a disproportionate prevalence …
The impact of digital footprint on interview invitation rate and perceived cultural fit: An integrative review
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Anos Chitamba
The ongoing digitization of professional interactions has significantly altered how employers evaluate candidates throughout the hiring process, with digital footprints emerging as a crucial factor …
Effects of Baobab fruit powder on gut and cardiometabolic health in obesity—Protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial
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Sylvia Riedel, Keren de Buys, Abegail Mukhethwa Tshivhase
Despite its commercial availability, its high fibre, vitamin C and polyphenol content, there are limited scientific studies exploring the cardiometabolic effects of Baobab fruit powder …
Spiroplasma, Wolbachia, Sodalis and trypanosome associations in Glossina Tachinoides from Yankari game reserve, Nigeria
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Atoh Cedric Munu Tamuton, Youssouf Mouliom Mfopit, Aminu Bashir Yusuf
BACKGROUND: Tsetse flies are vectors of African trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects both humans and animals. Trypanosomiasis remains a threat to lives and it is …
Novel dihydroxybenzohydrazide grafted deoxycellulose for efficient removal of anionic food colorants and hexavalent chromium from wastewater
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Magda A. Akl, Azza A H Fahim, El-Sayed R. H. El-Gharkawy
Abstract In this study, 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde hydrazone (CELL@HBH) adsorbent was prepared from microcrystalline cellulose powder (CELL) through a simple and effective method. The investigated materials were …
Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency versus perineural platelet rich plasma injection for the treatment of idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome: a prospective randomized controlled study
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Engi Yousry Hashem, Faten Saeed Shamandy, Ahmed Fawzy Elmulla Elmulla
BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common focal mononeuropathy caused by the compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection …
Prevalence and determinants of antidepressant non-adherence among patients with major depressive disorder in Ethiopia: a multi-center cross sectional study
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Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Eyayaw Ashete Belachew, Liknaw Workie Limenh
Non-adherence to antidepressant medication is a well-established factor contributing to treatment failure among patients with major depressive disorder. Addressing this issue is crucial not only …
Development of an African horse sickness VP6 DIVA diagnostic ELISA
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Munyaradzi Tinarwo, Susan J. Dennis, Inga I. Hitzeroth
BACKGROUND: African horse sickness (AHS) is a severe, noncontagious disease of equines caused by the African horse sickness virus (AHSV). The virus has nine serotypes …
Insights into stress ulcer prophylaxis among non-critically ill patients: a tertiary hospital perspective from Sudan
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Maram M Elamin, Aisha Abdelraheem Mohamed, Moawia Elbalal Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Acid-suppressive therapy (AST) is often used without proper assessment of the need, dosage, or duration of treatment. This inappropriate use can lead to significant …
Rabies control via co-creation: A model for sustainable one health interventions
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Nicholas Bor, Geoffrey Gathii Njenga, Annabel Slater
Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease that can be effectively controlled by vaccinating 70% of at-risk dog populations. Rabies is a persistent health threat in …
Diagnostic performance of a Rapid Tick exposure Test (RaTexT®) to detect acaricide resistance in cattle ticks in East Africa
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Frans Jongejan, Yakob P. Nagagi, Violet Temba
Abstract Background The Rapid Tick Exposure Test (RaTexT ® ) is a new method for detecting acaricide resistance in cattle ticks. This test provides rapid …
Assessment of immunological and hematological parameters in Blastocystis species-infected chronic leukemic patients
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Heba Elhadad, Bassam Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Sally A. M. Saleh
AIM: Blastocystis spp. is a common intestinal protozoan with controversial pathogenicity. It is frequently associated with gastrointestinal (GIT) disturbances and is particularly prevalent among immunocompromised …
Protective and therapeutic effects of Lactobacillus brevis PQ214320 and Bacillus subtilis PQ198038 Against experimental Trichinella Infection
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Eman E. El Shanawany, Rania Abdel-Razik, Amany Ebrahim Nofal
One of the most significant lactic acid bacteria genera is Lactobacillus, which is known to generate compounds such as bacteriocins that can stop the growth …
Biological control of Cercospora leaf spot disease of sugar beet using Bacillus subtilis
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Heba-Alla S. AbdElfatah, Hadeel M. M. Khalil Bagy, Mohamed S. Mohamed
Abstract Background This study examines the application of safe and sustainable management methods for Cercospora leaf spot disease, with a focus on endophytic bacteria such …
Analytical assessment of physical characteristics, metabolic processes, and molecular investigations of selected wheat (Triticum spp.) cultivars
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Dina Shehata, Mohamed Elmahdy, Mohamed Ibrahim
BACKGROUND: Wheat, a primary cereal crop, is crucial in addressing global food security. Understanding genetic diversity and conserving wheat germplasm is essential for developing cultivars …
Unfavorable management outcome and its predictors among appendicitis patients in ethiopia: a systematic review and meta- analysis
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Mulualem Gete Feleke, Tadele Lankrew Ayalew, Kidist Ashager
BACKGROUND: Appendicitis is life-threatening abdominal surgical emergency worldwide, requires timely medical intervention to prevent adverse outcomes such as wound infection, pneumonia, intra-peritoneal fluid collection, and …