Optimized bio-signal reconstruction and watermarking via enhanced fractional orthogonal moments
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Gaber Hassan, Khalid M. Hosny, Islam S. Fathi
Orthogonal Tchebichef moments of fractional order (FrTMs) serve as descriptors for signals and images. Many fields, including signal analysis and watermarking, have relied heavily on …
Evaluation of thymidine kinase 1 and folate receptor alpha as potential biomarkers in prostate cancer
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Sarah Ibrahim Ahmed, Abeer Mohamed Mohy, Hossam Mohamed Farid
Prostate cancer is a widespread malignancy with high mortality rates. Therapeutic success depends on clinical biomarkers for early detection and progression of the disease. The …
Trends in female genital mutilation (FGM) among Senegalese women and their daughters : a secondary analysis of Senegal DHS from 2015 to 2023
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Ndèye Marème Sougou, Mouhamadou Faly Ba, Fatou Bintou Diongue
BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply rooted practice in Senegal, generally affecting girls at a very young age. The prevalence of FGM has …
A novel holistic metric for sustainability assessment of photovoltaic/battery systems
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Rasha Elazab, Mohamed Ali Abdelfattah Hamoda Daowd
The increasing reliance on renewable energy has increased the need for efficient, sustainable energy systems, particularly photovoltaic (PV)-battery systems, which are vital for many applications …
Double negatives in New Testament Greek texts and their translations in the Dangme Bible
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Jonathan Edward Tetteh Kuwornu-Adjaottor, Ebenezer Quaye
The Greek negatives, µὴ and οὐk (which also appear as οὐ, and οὐx depending on the type of beginning alphabet of the word that it …
Decolonizing education in Africa: Curriculum reform, language policy, and indigenous knowledge systems
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Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie
The movement to decolonize education in Africa has gained significant momentum as scholars, policymakers, and communities critically assess the legacy of colonial education systems. This …
The challenges and government support for SMEs at Sol Plaatje Municipality in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa
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Dikeledi Betty Nkoe, Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are essential catalysts for economic expansion and employment generation in local communities. Nonetheless, their elevated failure rate presents a considerable …
Prevalence and associated factors of eight antenatal care contacts among mothers who give birth in Shebel Berenta district, East Gojjam zone, northeast Ethiopia, 2024
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Nigusie Abebaw, Yezbalem Negesse, Asnake Begashw
Introduction Antenatal care refers to the medical attention provided by skilled healthcare professionals to pregnant women to ensure optimal health outcomes for both the mother …
Ethical nexus: Navigating organisational dynamics for enhanced compliance in municipal procurement processes
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Ayanda Jam, Mohamed Sayeed Bayat, Tando Rulashe
Background: The democratic breakthrough in South Africa brought hopes of improved living conditions, particularly through local governments responsible for service delivery. However, despite strict regulations, …
Advocacy for family medicine in sub-Saharan Africa
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Robert Mash
Family medicine should ‘stop talking to ourselves’ and boldly present its ‘value proposition’ to policymakers in the African region. This is the advice of Prof. …
Supplier involvement as the link between information sharing, e-procurement and small and medium enterprises performance in South Africa
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Teboho Mofokeng
Orientation: Supplier involvement has been found to influence firm performance with information sharing and e-procurement identified as aspects that are fundamental to its efficacy. This …
Understanding end-user preferences for hand hygiene enabling technologies: A mixed-methods study in peri-urban Lusaka, Zambia
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Katayi Mwila-Kazimbaya, Katherine Davies, Mwamba Mwenge
Handwashing facilities (HWFs) are associated with higher rates of handwashing with soap, and the presence of a HWF is the global proxy indicator of household …
Novel environmental and sustainable approach for concurrent assay of antineoplastics in VMP regimen with a comprehensive Pharmacokinetic study
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Marco M. Z. Sharkawi, Noha H. Amin, Norhan R. Mohamed
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a blood cancer that, unfortunately, has a high morbidity and mortality rate. The VMP regimen, which includes bortezomib (BOR), melphalan (MEL), …
The impact of disability support services on the academic success of students with disabilities in South African higher education institutions
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Karabo Sibadela, Decent Munzhelele, Nngodiseni Jimmy Budeli
This study explores the impact of disability support services on the academic success of students with disabilities in South African higher education institutions. Recognizing the …
Development of integrated machine learning model for estimation of spatial distribution of particulate matter pollutant in air
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Alex Mwololo Kimuya, Dickson Mwenda Kinyua, Daniel Maitethia Memeu
Abstract Accurate estimation of particulate matter (PM) concentration in air is crucial for understanding and mitigating air pollution. Conventional PM measurement systems often provide only …
Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d’Ivoire
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Benoit Talbot, Ludovic P. Ahoua Alou, Alphonsine A. Koffi
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in at-risk populations, especially in children in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite reductions in …
Access and satisfaction with healthcare services among chronic disease patients during the Sudan armed conflict: a cross-sectional study
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Sohaib Mohammed Mokhtar Ahmed, Moram Elfadel Abdelrhaman Gasmalha, Ahmed Balla M. Ahmed
BACKGROUND: The ongoing conflict in Sudan has severely disrupted the healthcare system, leaving millions without access to essential services. Chronic disease patients are among the …
Synthesis of heterocycle based carboxymethyl cellulose conjugates as novel anticancer agents targeting HCT116, MCF7, PC3 and A549 cells
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Reham A. Mohamed‐Ezzat, Zeinab A. Elshahid, Shaimaa A. Gouhar
Abstract Toward developing anticancer agents, heterocycle-based carboxymethyl cellulose conjugates have been synthesized. 2-Cyano-N′-(aryl/heteroarylethylidene)acetohydrazides and ethyl 2-cyano-3-(heteryl)acrylates were utilized as precursors for the synthesis of pyridine-based …
Azithromycin for infants at risk of poor growth and development: A pooled secondary analysis of two randomized controlled trials
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Mamadou Bountogo, Mamadou Ouattara, Clarisse Dah
BACKGROUND: In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) revised its guidelines for management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The revised guidelines include a focus on …
Prevalence and clinicopathological characteristics of breast cancer patients with brain metastases in Ghana: A single-center cross-sectional study
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Joseph P. Daniels, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Ronald Walubo
Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally. While advances in early diagnosis and systemic therapies have improved survival, they have …