Designing and evaluation of the effect of community-based intervention on breast self-examination among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
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Feleke Doyore Agide, Gholamreza Garmaroudi, Roya Sadeghi
BACKGROUND: Though early intervention saves many lives worldwide, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer among women in Ethiopia. This study, therefore, aimed to …
Unveiling the Allium ampeloprasum rhizosphere microbiome and its functional dataset under different fertilization systems
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Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Shittu, Ben Jesuorsemwen Enagbonma
OBJECTIVES: Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a nutritious vegetable popularly cultivated in South Africa and most regions of the world. It is generally recognised as a …
Sambucus nigra alleviates fenpropathrin-induced hepatorenal toxicity in rats via modulation of NF-κB/TNF-α axis
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Adel F. Tohamy, Marwa H. Hassan, Abdelbary Prince
This research assessed the effectiveness of Sambucus nigra (SN) in alleviating hepatorenal injury caused by fenpropathrin (FNP) in rodents. Six equal groups were created from …
Subsurface manifestation of marine heat waves in the southwestern Indian Ocean
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Clea Welch, Neil C Malan, Daneeja Mawren
Marine heat waves (MHWs) are extreme events of prolonged, anomalously warm ocean temperatures. Globally, marine heat waves are increasing in frequency and intensity and are …
Breakfast consumption patterns and associated factors among adolescent high-school students in Tullo District, Eastern Ethiopia
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Natnael Teferi, Tara Wilfong, Dawit Firdisa
BACKGROUND: There is growing proof to recommend eating breakfast has positive health and school-related outcomes for adolescents, including improved performance, attention, brain development, and physical …
Medical students’ perceptions of Telegram messenger as an e-learning tool during the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya
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Hend Rafa Awad, Abeer H. A. Amer, Ghada M. Abbas
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted education globally, particularly in contexts like Libyan medical education, which traditionally relies on in-person classroom teaching. This study …
UPLC/MSn analysis of Bougainvillea glabra leaves and investigation of antioxidant activities and enzyme inhibitory properties
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Heba A. S. El‐Nashar, Omayma A. Eldahshan, Mahmoud A. El Hassab
Abstract Bougainvillea glabra is a well-known and well-documented ornamental plant belonging to family Nyctaginaceae, always planted for its beautifully colored flowers. The current study was …
On the unit group of some multiquadratic fields
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Mohamed Mahmoud Chems-Eddin, Hamza El Mamry
Comparative analysis of reproductive and growth parameters in Mugil cephalus and Chelon ramada (Actinopterygii, Mugiliformes, Mugilidae) from a Tunisian reservoir
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Wafa Hajlaoui, Sami Mili, Ezzeddine Mahmoudi
Mugil cephalus Linnaeus, 1758 and Chelon ramada (Risso, 1810) are the most commonly caught species of the family Mugilidae in Tunisian dam reservoirs. Efforts are …
Influence of consumer socio-psychological food environment on food choice and its implications for nutrition: evidence from Tanzania
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Eward Mushi, Roselyne Alphonce, Betty Waized
Background: Changes in consumer food choices have been associated with transformation in the food environment. Despite the direct impact of consumers' food choices on their …
BlueEdge: application design for big data cleaning processing using mobile edge computing environments
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Nagwa Elmobark, Haitham A. El-Ghareeb, Sara Elhishi
Abstract With the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the emergence of big data, handling massive amounts of data has become a …
Experimental Investigation of Both SCC and Rubberized Concrete Beams with Vertical Openings
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Mohamed R. Emara, Heba A. Mohamed, Mostafa S. Rizk
Abstract Reinforced concrete (RC) beams with vertical openings are becoming more frequent in new construction to transport numerous services, particularly in structures with restricted height …
Comparative study on mechanical performance of eco-friendly ceramic composites reinforced with polymer and sawdust additives
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Festus Ben, Peter Apata Olubambi
Abstract The use of agro-industrial waste in ceramics has gained attention for its economic and environmental benefits. While individual studies have examined polymer- or biomass-reinforced …
A new late Pleistocene fossil crocodile from Sudan reveals hidden diversity of Crocodylus in Africa
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Khalafallah Salih, Johannes Müller, Ali Eisawi
While Crocodylus fossils are common in late Cenozoic deposits of Africa, there is a lack of knowledge about species diversity within the genus, especially after …
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO DIETARY DIVERSITY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NIGERIA
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Olayinka Oluyemisi Adetunji
This paper examines the socio-economic and cultural barriers to dietary diversity among pregnant women in Nigeria, a critical issue contributing to maternal malnutrition and adverse …
Enhanced Detection of IoT-Based DoS Attacks Using A Hybrid ANN-RF Classification Model
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Solomon Bulelani Ndaba
Denial of Service (DoS) attacks pose a significant threat to the integrity and availability of Internet of Things (IoT) networks, where interconnected devices are increasingly …
Effectiveness of team teaching in project-based learning entrepreneurship education: An integrative review
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Anos Chitamba, Yearwood Verna, Matthys Johannes Swanepoel
Entrepreneurship education plays a crucial role in equipping students with the necessary skills and mindset to tackle economic challenges, promote innovation, and stimulate job creation. …
Effectiveness of ergonomics as a labour productivity intervention: Evidence from a selected automotive assembly organisation in South Africa
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Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo
The affirmative correlation between labour productivity and corporate performance has, over time, underpinned the economic theory for the industrial sector. Organisations in this industry consistently …
Benefits of foster care: Insights from foster care leavers and social workers in Tshwane District Municipality
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Sandile Lucas Dhludhlu
Foster care aims to provide children with safety, health care, protection, and guidance. Despite its challenges, foster care in South Africa offers valuable benefits by …
Antimicrobial and molluscicidal activities of Egyptian soil-derived Streptomyces rochei
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Nora Elfeky, Aya Abd Elsalam, Sabha M. El-Sabbagh
Actinomycetes, are abundant sources of bioactive secondary metabolites with potential antibacterial and molluscicidal effects. This work aims to isolate and characterize actinomycetes strains from Egyptian …