Enhancing detection of common bean diseases using Fast Gradient Sign Method–trained Vision Transformers
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Upendo Mwaibale, Neema Mduma, Hudson Laizer
Common bean production in Tanzania is threatened by diseases such as bean rust and bean anthracnose, with early detection critical for effective management. This study …
Saccharomyces cervisiae ameliorative impact combined with sulfaclozine on broiler chicken oxidative status
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Naushad Ali, Mohamed K. Hussein, Nady Khairy Elbarbary
Poultry production has expanded, and imports from other countries have surged due to the sharp growth in demand for chicken meat. The purpose of this …
Prevalence of HIV drug resistance, its correlates and common mutations among people living with HIV failing on ART in northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
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Francis Kayinda, Phyllis Awor, Twaha Mahaba
BACKGROUND: HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) poses a challenge to managing people living with HIV (PLHIV), particularly among those experiencing virological failure (VF). The West-Nile region …
Influence of deep marginal elevation on the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of zirconia endocrowns constructed on endodontically treated premolar teeth: in vitro study
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Sara Tamimi, Huda Mostafa, M Ali
INTRODUCTION: One of the most conservative approaches to restoring teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment is the use of endocrowns. This study evaluated the marginal …
Predicting student performance academic using Automated Machine Learning (AutoML): in medical academic institutions
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Rania A. Abougalala, Nouf Alharbi, Mohamed A. Amasha
Abstract Educational institutions seek to increase distinguished educational programs, and these programs increase costs and expenses of these institutions consuming a lot of their budget. …
A review of the marketing approaches promoting the sale of milk from non-cattle dairy species
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C.Z. Tsvakirai
Abstract Despite its rich heritage, milk from goats, sheep, camels, buffalos, and donkeys has remained a minor contributor to global dairy consumption. Recent market trends …
Early Breast Cancer Detection Using Deep Learning Classification
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Aïcha Ben Miled, Adnen Cherif
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent and lethal forms of cancer among women. Early detection and correct analysis play crucial roles in improving …
Genomic characterization and pre-clinical evaluation of a new polyvalent lytic Loughborough phage
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Mahmoud M. Sherif, Neveen A. Abdelaziz, Sarra E. Saleh
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) has become a critical concern that necessitates the development of novel antimicrobial approaches. One of the most promising innovative approaches for …
Factors associated with hypertension among patients with type 2 diabetes: evidence from a resource-limited setting—Southern Ethiopia
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Begidu Yakob, Eskinder Israel, Mesfin Menza Jaldo
Background Globally, non-communicable diseases contribute to about three-quarters of all deaths. Developing nations face particular difficulties with the concurrent presence of diabetes and high blood …
Impact of asymptomatic malaria infection on children’s growth in rural Malawi
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Hany Sady, David Chaima, Lotta Hallamaa
Asymptomatic malaria infections are common in endemic regions, yet their impact on children's growth remains inadequately understood. This study investigates the association between asymptomatic malaria …
Factors and challenges influencing impression management practices among Arab researchers in mass communication on Academic Social Networks
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Dina Elkhattat, Alyaa Anter
The study aims to explore the motivations and challenges affecting the utilization of Academic Social Networks among Arab mass communication researchers. Identifying the impression management …
PaliGemma-CXR: a multi-task multimodal model for tuberculosis chest X-ray interpretation
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Denis Musinguzi, Andrew Katumba, Sudi Murindanyi
Abstract Background Uganda has a high incidence of tuberculosis (TB), and chest X-rays are widely used for diagnosis. However, interpreting chest X-rays requires radiologists, who …
The CHESS Protocol: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of an HPV Screening Intervention for Women Living With HIV in Nigeria
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Olabanjo Okunlola Ogunsola, Laura M. Gaydos, Oluseye Ajayi
Objectives: In this protocol, we describe a planned intervention to adapt the Mother Mentor (MoMent) peer support program for women living with HIV (WLWH). WLWH …
Genetic basis of phenotypic diversity in C. stenophylla: a stepping stone for climate-adapted coffee cultivar development
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Paul Musa Lahai, Peter Osobase Aikpokpodion, Alieu Mohamed Bah
Climate change poses significant challenges to global coffee production, particularly for Arabica coffee, which is constrained by a narrow temperature tolerance and a limited genetic …
Validation of a green and sensitive spectrofluorimetric method for determination of Bilastine and its application to pharmaceutical preparations, content uniformity test, and spiked human plasma
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Ahmed S. Ahmed, Khalid M. Badr El‐Din, Ahmed A. Khorshed
Abstract Bilastine (BIL) is a new second-generation antihistaminic drug used for the management of urticaria and rhino-conjunctivitis symptoms. Herein, a spectrofluorimetric method for determining BIL …
Poverty-conflict nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping literature review
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Moses Naiim Fuseini, Kaderi Noagah Bukari, Ibrahim Abu Abdulai
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains entangled in the dual challenges of persistent poverty and recurring violent conflicts, which pose significant barriers to the region’s economic …
A review on combined solar-membrane systems for wastewater treatment in Africa
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Abdoul Wahab Nouhou Moussa, Adel Zrelli, Boukary Sawadogo
Africa’s growing water stress and energy access challenges necessitate sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. This review critically examines three emerging approaches: solar-based, membrane-based, and hybrid solar-membrane …
Innovative sulfonated chitosan membranes: bridging the gap in fuel cell technology
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Sara G. Abd-elnaeem, Azza Ibrahim Hafez, K.M. El‐Khatib
Abstract Chitosan, a natural polymer, is gaining attention for its low cost, hydrophilicity, and environmental benefits, making it a promising material for polyelectrolyte membranes (PEMs) …
The challenge of protracted measles outbreaks in Kismayo, Somalia: A mixed-method investigation of measles burden and vaccination coverage during a 2020–2021 outbreak
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Dawnie Ho Hei Lau, S Seebacher, Adan Abdi
There was a protracted measles outbreak in Kismayo, Somalia between 2020-2021. The outbreak persisted despite availability of measles containing vaccine (MCV) through Expanded Program on …
Usability, acceptability, and cost of the SD BIOLINE Ov16 rapid diagnostic test for onchocerciasis surveillance in endemic communities in the middle belt of Ghana
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Kenneth Bentum Otabil, Marı́a-Gloria Basáñez, Elizabeth Ameyaa
BACKGROUND: Previous studies in the Bono Region (middle belt) of Ghana have reported persistent Onchocerca volvulus infection and associated morbidities after nearly three decades of …