Carbon coated Fe0.65Ni0.30Mn0.05 magnetically separable adsorbent for phenanthrene removal
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Fagr A. Shehata, Mahmoud S. Abdel‐Wahed, Mohamed Obaida
@C. The structural, morphological, and magnetic characteristics of the prepared material were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method, …
Bacillus cereus-derived α-amylase disrupts biofilm formation and quorum sensing in multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Abd-El-Rahman A. Mustafa, Amal M. Abo-Kamer, Lamiaa A. Al-Madboly
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a multidrug-resistant pathogen implicated in severe community- and hospital-acquired infections such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, sepsis, and pneumonia. …
Polyethylene glycol and proline synergistically improve salinity tolerance via physiological and biochemical reprogramming in mango
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Mohamed El Kheshin, Ibrahim Hmmam
Abstract Background Mango ( Mangifera indica L.) is a globally important fruit crop, but its sensitivity to salt stress poses a serious threat to its …
Acute and sub-acute toxicity assessment of methanolic stem bark extract of Khaya anthotheca (Meliaceae) in Wistar rats
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Betty Akwongo, Esezah Kakudidi, Anthony M. Nsubuga
Abstract Background Khaya anthotheca (Meliaceae) is a medicinal plant with a wide range of therapeutic properties attributable mainly to the diverse limonoids it contains. Different …
Application of a joint multivariate probit model for mixed outcomes of CD4 cell count and tuberculosis using a Bayesian latent variable approach in KwaZulu-Natal
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Exaverio Chireshe, Retius Chifurira, Jesca Mercy Batidzirai
HIV and tuberculosis (TB) remain closely linked public health threats in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa bearing the highest burden of both diseases. In KwaZulu-Natal, …
The burden of surgical site infection and associated factors among patients admitted to the surgical ward in resource-limited countries: an institutional-based cross-sectional study
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Simachew Zewdu, Abel Daniel, Amene Abebe
Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Particularly, in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), they are the most …
Investigation of antibacterial and wound healing activities of the extract of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa endophyte isolated from cucumber leaves
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Duaa Eliwa, Maisra Mohammed El-Bouseary, Mahmoud H. Farghali
Endophytic fungi represent a reservoir of pharmacologically essential secondary metabolites. The current study focused on the antibacterial properties of the endophytic yeast-like fungus Rhodotorula mucilaginosa …
Emergence of extensively and pan-drug resistance in clinical bacterial isolates: A systematic scoping review from Ethiopian public health perspective
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Muluneh Assefa, Mitkie Tigabie, Azanaw Amare
INTRODUCTION: The growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance in Ethiopia and itsprogression towards XDR and PDR has become a critical public health concern. Therefore, thisreview determined …
Impacts of propolis and Spirulina platensis supplementation on growth, nutrient digestibility, and gut microbiota of Japanese quails under heat stress
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Mohamed A. Fawaz, Mahmoud Ali, Rafat Khalaphallah
This experiment determined the effects of Propolis (PRO) and Spirulina platensis (SP) powder on Japanese quail growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and certain serum parameters under …
Exploring the potential of deep brain stimulation in managing cluster headache: a systematic review
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Olivier Uwishema, Sanobar Shariff, Judy Ahmad El Chakik
BACKGROUND: The debilitating nature of cluster headache (CH) is typified by intense, repeated cephalgia that are often referred to as "suicide headaches" owing to their …
Acceptability of cool roofs: a qualitative study in Nouna, Burkina Faso
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Kate Bärnighausen, Moubassira Kagoné, Alina Herrmann
BACKGROUND: Structural passive cooling interventions such as cool roofs are used to reduce indoor ambient temperature. However, it is unknown how acceptable and desirable cool …
Characterization and Typology Analysis of Cattle Breeding Practices on Rural Farms in Northern Côte d’Ivoire
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Flora Dominique Ble Gbacla Yao, K.E. N’Goran, Jean-Yves Ekra
A comprehensive understanding of agricultural production variables is essential for developing effective agricultural strategies. To identify the key factors shaping cattle farming practices in Côte …
Causal estimation of time-varying treatments in observational studies: a scoping review of methods, applications, and missing data practices
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Mercy Rop, Innocent Maposa, Taryn Young
BACKGROUND: Estimating causal effects of time-varying treatments or exposures in observational studies is challenging due to time-dependent confounding and missing data, necessitating advanced statistical approaches …
Evaluating the impact of differentiated service delivery (DSD) on retention in care and HIV viral suppression in South Africa: A target trial emulation using routine healthcare data
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Amy Huber, Lise Jamieson, Matthew P. Fox
BACKGROUND: Replacing conventional, facility-based HIV treatment with less intensive differentiated service delivery (DSD) models could benefit DSD clients and the health system, but its value …
THE NEXUS BETWEEN GREEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND HOTEL EMPLOYEES' NON-GREEN BEHAVIOR: THE MEDIATING ROLES OF GREEN WORK ENGAGEMENT AND GREEN KNOWLEDGE SHARING
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Meshael Batarfi, Hazem Ahmed Khairy, Mohamed Fathy Agina
This study, which focuses on employees' non-green behavior, corresponds with global interest in green performance. The goal of this study was to examine how green …
Potential activities to improve primary care prescribing of antibiotics across Africa
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Audrey Chigome, Nishana Ramdas, Stephen Campbell
There are considerable concerns with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across Africa, enhanced by the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in ambulatory care. This includes prescribing for self-limiting …
Nerve transfer to musculocutaneous for elbow flexion restoration in brachial plexus injury (Ulnar and/or Median vs. Intercostal): A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
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Mohamed K A Genedy, Esraa Y. Salama, Mohamed Ashraf Elsaadany
BACKGROUND: Nerve transfers are a cornerstone in the surgical management of traumatic brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) to restore elbow flexion. Common donor nerves include intraplexal …
Employing diclofenac sodium as a novel therapeutic frontier for Staphylococcus epidermidis infections
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Amal M. Abo-Kamar, Ahmed Abdelaziz, Alaa E. Ashour
The spread of biofilm-forming multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria is an alarming public health issue requiring significant research. Drug repurposing is a novel approach to combating bacterial …
Psychosocial and behavioral factors associated with HIV among adolescent girls and young women in DREAMS districts in South Africa: cross-sectional survey
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Kaymarlin Govender, Sean Beckett, Olivier Mukuku
Background High HIV prevalence among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa is driven by multiple interacting psychosocial risks. Some of these risks …
Phosphite inhibits Phytophthora cinnamomi by downregulating oxidoreductases and disrupting energy metabolism
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S. Ashok Prabhu, Previn Naicker, Tuan A. Duong
Phytophthora root rot caused by the hemibiotrophic oomycete, Phytophthora cinnamomi is a major biotic hindrance in meeting the ever-increasing demand for avocados. In addition, the …