Bionomics of the primary arbovirus vectors Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in southeastern Benin
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Alphonse Keller Konkon, David Mahouton Zoungbédji, Rock Aïkpon
BACKGROUND: The main vectors of arboviruses, such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, are present in Benin and deserve special attention in dengue prevention policies. …
Impact of gold price, financial development, renewable energy, economic growth, urbanization, and environmental tax on environmental degradation
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Prince Dorian Rivel Bambi, Jean Baptiste Bernard Pea-Assounga
This study comprehensively investigates the effects of gold price, financial development, renewable energy consumption, economic growth, urbanization, and environmental taxation on environmental degradation. The analysis …
The role of students’ leadership in environmental conservation at higher education institutions
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Mohamed Jama Mohamed, Abukar Mukhtar Omar, Liban Abdullahi Jama
This study addressed the critical issue of how student leadership impacts environmental conservation in higher education institutions (HEIs), despite the growing environment-related problems this topic …
Novel method for combining microbial bioremediation with static magnetic fields to remediate mercury-contaminated soils
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Naima Werfelli, Mariem Taboubi, Sirine Ridene
Heavy metal contamination poses a significant risk to both the environment and public health, particularly through metallic mercury, a neurotoxic contaminant capable of bioaccumulating in …
Building a foundation for local community participation in tourism planning in Hwange District, Zimbabwe
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Praywell William Mpofu, Petrus Van Der Merwe
Introduction This study explored the critical factors for building a foundation for local community participation in tourism planning in the Hwange District, Zimbabwe. The participation …
Effective coverage of antenatal care and associated factors among pregnant women in Tanzania: a multilevel analysis
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Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is a crucial part of reproductive health care, providing opportunities for health promotion, screening, diagnosis, and illness prevention. However, evidence has …
The implication of translanguaging on the linguistic competencies of deaf students
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Olufemi Timothy Adigun, Mots’elisi Mathosa, Chikodi Joy Anyanwu
The language competencies of the deaf students are key to various academic discourses that are associated with the learning outcome of deaf students and social …
Promoting sustainable dairy production amid climate change: adoption of climate-smart dairy strategies and welfare effects on farmers in Central Kenya
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Naomi Chebiwot Chelang’a, Mary W. K. Mathenge, Dickson Okello Otieno
Introduction In Kenya, smallholder dairy farming is a livelihood and a cornerstone of the national economy, accounting for 80% of the country's milk supply and …
Assessment of the antifungal activity of Actinidia deliciosa derived exosome like nanoparticles
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Dina Salem, Ahmed Z. Abdel Aziz
The Exosome-like nanoparticles (ELNs) are essential for both intra- and inter-kingdom communication. The presence and function of plant ELNs discharged into the environment remain unknown, …
ReactorNet based on machine learning framework to identify control rod position for real time monitoring in PWRs
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A.M. Omar, Mohamed K. Elhadad, Moamen G. El‐Samrah
This paper presents a novel approach, ReactorNet, a machine learning framework leveraging thermal neutron flux imaging to enable real-time monitoring of pressurized water reactors (PWRs). …
Utilizing nanomaterials to functionalize the Tikoua extract as a powerful green anti-corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel
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Rania Farouq, Eman Hamdy, Moustafa Mohamed Saleh Abbassy
Abstract The employment of toxic, hazardous, and environmentally damaging inhibitors poses a major risk to both the environment and public health. Recently, there has been …
Microneedling-assisted delivery of metformin versus tranexamic acid in treating melasma: a randomized controlled study
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Abd El-Shakour Abd El- Hafiz Al Mohammady, Ahmed Said Kadah, Mohamed Mahran
BACKGROUND: Melasma is a common, relapsing hyperpigmentation disorder with limited long-term treatment success. Recent advances suggest that microneedling may enhance the transdermal delivery and efficacy …
Correlation between semen quality and the seminal biochemical markers: alpha-glucosidase, fructose, and zinc in infertile men compared with a normal population of men
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Chaymae Rochdi, Fahd Ali Nasr, Amal Elrherabi
Introduction: The male reproductive tract's accessory glands produce seminal biochemical markers that can help diagnose reproductive disorders and assess male fertility. This study evaluated the …
Characterization and risk stratification of coronary artery disease in people living with HIV: a global systematic review
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Martins Nweke, Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Julian David Pillay
Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH). Risk stratification remains inconsistent due to geographic disparities, …
Public health in Sudan: priorities, challenges, and pathways to resilience in crisis
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Majd A. Alsoukhni, Muna Ibrahim Abdel Aziz, Haytham Qosa
In April 2023, the armed conflict erupted in Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing crisis with widespread violence, health system collapse, and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable, vector-borne, and …
Inequity in the transmission of malaria infection among children and adolescents: a cohort study in rural Guinea
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Almamy Amara Touré, Almamy Amara Toure, Sidikiba Sidibé
Malaria remains a major health concern in rural Guinea, where children face fivefold higher infection risk compared to urban areas. While disparities between rural and …
Molecular surveillance of hepatitis E virus in wastewater in Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Dowbiss Meta Djomsi, Marie Atsama Amougou, Modeste Romuald Ngamaleu
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a zoonotic pathogen mainly transmitted through contaminated food or water in sub-Saharan countries, highlighting the need for environmental surveillance. …
Eco-friendly and ultra-sensitive electrochemical sensor for sertraline detection in pharmaceuticals and plasma
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Ramy E. El-Bahnasawy, Hany A. Batakoushy, Hytham M. Ahmed
In this work, methylene blue (MB) is electropolymerized to produce a modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) that will enhance the electrochemical determination of sertraline (SRT), …
Insights into the tripartite relationship between cervical cancer, human papillomavirus, and the vaginal microbiome: a mega-analysis
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Hannah Hisham Rashwan, Mohamed Ali, Mazen M. Mostafa
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most prevalent malignancy among women worldwide, where 99.7% of the cases are linked to persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) …
A narrative review of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals toward diabetic retinopathy
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Khisimusi Debree Maluleke, Saajida Mahomed
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of preventable vision loss worldwide. Early screening and diagnosis are critical in mitigating vision loss in patients …