An Efficient Geometric Transformation-Based Approach for Multi-UAV Image Stitching
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Ayoub El-Alami, Younes Nadir, Khalifa Mansouri
UAV-based imaging systems often require real-time image stitching capabilities for tasks such as mapping, surveillance, and environmental monitoring. Traditional approaches typically rely on homography-based transformations, …
Design and Analysis of a 2D Photonic Crystal-Based WDM Demultiplexer Using Cavity and Quasi-Waveguide Bend Coupling
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A. Boudissa
This paper proposes a four-channel demultiplexer based on 2-Dimensional Photonic Crystal (2DPC) cavities and quasi-waveguide bends for Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and examines the performance …
GIS Based Multi Criteria Decision Analysis Techniques for Urban Development Site Selection: The Case of Jijel Area, NE Algeria
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Karim Remoum, Azzedine Bouzenoune
This study presents a framework integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to identify suitable sites for urban development in the Jijel …
Control and Integration of a Hybrid PV-Battery-Supercapacitor System for Grid Stability
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Abderrezzak Latreche, Larbi Boukezzi, Sellami Ali
Integrating renewable sources into the power grid poses various challenges, such as maintaining grid stability taking into account the inherent variable nature of solar irradiance. …
Prevalence and associated factors for HIV, HBV and syphilis coinfections among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Tanzania
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Agnes Fridomu Njau, Masanja Robert, Anath Rwebembera
BACKGROUND: Coinfection with HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and syphilis increases the risk of vertical transmission. Hence, affecting overall maternal health and child health outcomes. …
Mapping forest age and species dynamics in yeraba plantation forest of northwest Ethiopia using hyperspectral signatures and spectral angle mapper
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Fekadu Temesgen Tesfaye, Daniel Ayalew Mengistu, Agumassie Genet Gela
Abstract Plantation forests provide vital social, economic, and environmental benefits to surrounding communities. However, intensive forest exploitation and harvesting practices, which are often conducted without …
Design of a solar water pumping system for efficient irrigation systems for crop production
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Vincent Anayochukwu Ani
Agriculture is the lifeblood of human civilization, providing sustenance and livelihoods to billions worldwide. Solar power solutions are emerging in agriculture to make the industry …
Enhancing the growth and yield of the common bean cultivar ’Nebraska’ under high temperature conditions by combining different magnesium levels with arginine, glycine, and melatonin
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Sary Hassan Brengi, Ibrahim A. Abouelsaad, Ahmed Khadr
Abstract Background One of the most widely consumed legumes worldwide is the common bean. Abiotic stress factors such as heat stress significantly reduce crop productivity, …
Optimizing concrete block properties through the use of coconut shell and coconut shell ash: a multilayer perceptron approach
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Tobechukwu Ebele Okeke, F. O. Okafor, M. E. Onyia
This research utilized a multilayer perceptron model based on an artificial neural network (ANN) to improve concrete blocks by partially replacing stone dust and cement …
Multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal placement of pumped hydro-energy storages: the case of existing hydropower reservoirs of Ethiopia
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Wendmagegn Girma, Admasu Gebeyehu Awoke, Habtamu Hailu
Abstract Understanding the optimal placement of pumped storage power plants is an important aspect of the provision of reservoirs for peak load power generation. This …
Drivers of the water–energy–food nexus in Cameroon and implications for sustainable development
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Nde I. Zama, Fang Lan, Eric Fru Zama
Abstract Concerted efforts towards integrating water, energy, food, and ecosystem services remain critical for managing natural resources and building resilience in developing economies. This study …
Doctors' experiences on dealing with informed consent required for lifesaving interventions for pregnant women in Somalia
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Ahmed Aweis, Machunde Mauma, Abdulkadir Aweis
Background Informed consent is a crucial legal and ethical requirement in the physician-patient relationship for all aspects of care. Despite, patients have the right to …
Influence of the magnetic field on the characteristics of sandy soil, groundwater, fruit quality, and peach water productivity at different irrigation distances in a desert environment
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Ahmad Hamza, A. M. Menesi, A. H. E. Aalaf
Abstract Enhancing Florida Prince peach cultivars' quality, yield, and fruiting in the face of water scarcity was the aim of this study, which was carried …
The linkages between water security, conflict, participation, and governance in smallholder irrigation schemes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a partial least squares structural equation modelling approach
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Lerato Phali, Denver Naidoo, Maxwell Mudhara
The increasing competition for water resources leads to conflict, as utility-maximizing farmers aim to improve their productivity to enhance food security and economic well-being. Conflicts …
Mycophenolate mofetil versus azathioprine as a first-line treatment for autoimmune hepatitis: a comparative systematic review and meta-analysis
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Amani M. Ali, Mohamed E. A. Abdelrahim, Aya M. AbdelMagid
BACKGROUND: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic progressive inflammatory liver disease of immune-mediated origin, which causes long-term liver inflammation and damage. Traditionally, treatment includes azathioprine …
Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda
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Felix Bongomin, Winnie Kibone, Ritah Nantale
BACKGROUND: Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global public health issue, associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and the newborn. While the prevalence …
Prediction of ultimate load capacity of demountable shear stud connectors using machine learning techniques
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Ahmed I. Saleh, Nabil Said Mahmoud, Fikry Abdo Salem
This study investigates the use of machine learning (ML) models to predict the ultimate load capacity of demountable shear connectors in steel-concrete composite structures. A …
Exploring resource availability for nurses implementing HIV prevention guidelines in primary healthcare facilities
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Junior M. Ntimani, Andile G. Mokoena-de Beer, Deliwe René Phetlhu
Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) lowers new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among individuals at risk; however, its uptake in South Africa is hindered by resource …
Influence of acidified-biochar on phosphorus and potassium availability in alkaline sandy soil
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Tamer A. Elbana, Noura M. Bakr, Sahar A. Shahin
Abstract Biochar application is recommended to enhance soil fertility, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. In alkaline soils, acidifying biochar can help overcome high pH …
A health risk assessment of the heavy metal levels in soil from Itagunmodi and Iperindo mining belt, Southwest Nigeria
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Kugbere Emumejaye, Enyioma C. Okpara, M.A. Olaoye
Abstract Artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities have raised significant environmental and public health concerns in Osun State, Nigeria, due to the accumulation of heavy …