Multifaceted role of Moringa oleifera leaf extract as antimicrobial, growth enhancer and mitigator of salt stress in tomato seedlings
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Reda E. Abdelhameed, Doaa A. Galilah, Rabab A. Metwally
Research on Moringa oleifera L.‘s potential applications as a dietary supplement, medicinal herb and plant growth enhancer under biotic and abiotic stresses has increased recently. …
Scaling up tuberculosis case finding via private providers in Ghana: an impact evaluation using interrupted time series
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Kenneth Mawuta Hayibor, Ernest Kenu, Gloria Ivy Mensah
Background: Although TB services are free in Ghana, TB case detection remains low and mostly limited to public facilities. To address this, a Public-Private Mix …
Impacts of arbuscular mycorrhizal and Trichoderma viride on enhancing physicochemical properties and triggering defense mechanisms of tomato plants challenged with potato virus Y
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Dalia G. Aseel, Omar M. Ibrahim, Toufic Elbeaino
The utilization of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and Trichoderma spp. correlates with improved plant nutrition and the stimulation of systemic plant defenses in response to …
Population structure, resistome, and virulome of Staphylococcus chromogenes strains from milk of subclinical bovine mastitis in South Africa
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Ntelekwane George Khasapane, S. J. Nkhebenyane, Oriel Thekisoe
Introduction Staphylococcus chromogenes are commonly found in intramammary infections associated with bovine subclinical mastitis in dairy cattle, yet their genomic diversity and antimicrobial resistance dynamics …
Universal amplification and sequencing of foot-and-mouth disease virus complete genomes using nanopore technology
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Andrew E. Shaw, Kebaneilwe Lebani, Lina González Gordon
BACKGROUND: Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) is capable of causing explosive outbreaks among domestic and wild cloven-hoofed animals. Genomic characterisation of FMDV is a crucial component …
Occupations at high risk for malaria in Zanzibar: a case–control study, may–august 2023
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Geofrey Makenga, Sarah Gallalee, Humphrey Mkali
BACKGROUND: In malaria elimination settings, cases tend to cluster geographically and occur among certain subpopulations. Clustering is often related to specific factors such as occupation …
Teachers’ and students’ perception, practices, and challenges of active learning strategy utilization in primary schools of North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia
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Assefa Kibret Melaku, Ali Yasin Ali, Taemyalew Mezgebe Tesfaye
Abstract Education has an immense impact on the society. It trains the human mind to think and take the right action and decision. The purpose …
Malaria-anemia comorbidity and its determinants among pregnant women in high- and moderate-malaria-risk countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Mulugeta Wassie, Tadesse Tarik Tamir
BACKGROUND: Malaria and anemia remain a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa, with pregnant women being particularly vulnerable to its adverse effects. Despite significant …
The effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain, function, and quadriceps muscle strength in adults with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Ahmed Ibrahim Abdelhamed, Hossam Mortada, Ahmed Hendawy
BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder, with Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) often used as a complementary treatment option, however no definitive evidence …
Innovative diagnostic strategies for equine habronemiasis: exploring molecular identification, gene expression, and oxidative stress markers
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Mai A. Salem, Sohila M. El-Gameel, Mohamed Kamel
BACKGROUND: Equine habronemiasis, caused by Habronema (H.) muscae, H. microstoma, and Draschia megastoma, is a parasitic disease that presents in both gastric and cutaneous forms. …
Kinetin and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: vital regulators of Vicia faba plantsʼ response and tolerance to drought stress
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Reda E. Abdelhameed, Hanan Gahin, Rabab A. Metwally
In light of the detrimental consequences of climate change and global warming, drought (water deficit) has emerged as a major abiotic stressor that adversely affects …
FRD-YOLO: a faster real-time object detector for aerial imagery
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Ines Ben Rouighi, Houda Chtioui, Imen Jegham
Enhancing employee well-being through a culturally adapted training program: a mixed-methods study in South Africa
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Anurag Shekhar, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe, Renjini M. Joseph
Introduction: training program-a participatory, multi-component training intervention-on employee well-being, engagement and stress in South Africa. Methods: Employing an exploratory, quasi-experimental, explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, we …
Evaluation of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) accessions grown in Togo for nutritional and antinutritional properties
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Koffi Kibalou Palanga, Awovi Selom Ahonon, Anissou Bawa
Introduction African yam bean (AYB) is a native legume crop from Africa with significant nutritional and health potential. In Togo, however, the crop remains underutilized …
Decades of land use change and its impact on air quality in Egypt’s Middle Nile Delta observed from space
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Ahmed El-Zeiny, Alaa Nagy, Hoda Nour-Eldin
Abstract Air pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges globally, with significant consequences for public health and ecosystems. Recently, Gharbia Governorate has …
Comprehensive evaluation of Lagenaria siceraria and Cucurbita species seeds: proximate composition, antioxidant potential, lipid profiling, and oil properties
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Abdelghani Ait Nouisse, Rachid Belmallam, Hasna Ait Bouzid
A b s t r a c t. Seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family are generally considered waste.This study focuses on the seeds of four species: …
Optimizing ambulance location based on road accident data in Rwanda using machine learning algorithms
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Gatembo Bahati, Emmanuel Masabo
BACKGROUND: The optimal placement of ambulances is critical for ensuring timely emergency medical responses, especially in regions with high accident frequencies. In Rwanda, where road …
Impact of digital competencies and assistive technologies on learning outcomes for students with learning disabilities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a systematic review
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Mohamed S. Hamid, Eid Abo Hamza, Dalia Bedewy
Background Assistive technology (AT) offers a vital role in providing a learning environment for disabled students. This paper investigates the role of AT and digital …
A novel green biosynthesis approach and structural characterization of Ag–Fe bimetallic nanoparticles using the red alga Galaxaura rugosa
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Elham Mahmoud Ali, Ashraf Elsayed, Ahlam S. El Shehawy
Abstract A novel green and eco-friendly approach has been used to biosynthesize Ag–Fe bimetallic nanoparticles (Ag–FeBNPs) by using the water extract of the red alga …
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension without papilledema in chronic migraineurs and revisiting of friedman’s diagnostic criteria
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Islam El Malky, Wael Elshazly Aita, Hazem Abdelkhalek
The application of Friedman's criteria to diagnose suggested IIH WOP will prevent many chronic patients with migraine (CM) from proper diagnosis and treatment. Our prospective …