Economywide impact of climate shock on agricultural sector, women employment and poverty: a Burkina Faso case study
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Boureima Sawadogo, Ramos Mabugu
Introduction The study examines the impact of climate shocks in Burkina Faso, concentrating on agriculture, food security, rural income, and women’s employment. It analyses how …
Comparative performance of Kato–Katz, POC-CCA and real-time PCR in detecting Schistosoma mansoni infection at different endemicity settings in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
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Getaneh Alemu, Endalkachew Nibret, Abaineh Munshea
BACKGROUND: Effective detection of Schistosoma mansoni is crucial for the control and management of the infection. This study aimed to evaluate the field performance of …
Biochemical and biological evaluation of L-glutaminase from Aspergillus tamarii AUMC 10198 via solid-state fermentation
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Ghada A. Youssef, Maii S. Zaid, Amany S. Youssef
Abstract Introduction Fungal L-glutaminase has recently attracted growing interest due to its potential applications in medical therapy and biotechnology. This study aimed to develop a …
Deep Learning-Based Anomaly and Intrusion Detection Using the CSE-CIC-IDS2018 Dataset
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Al Baraa Bouidaine, Djilali Moussaoui, Mourad Hadjila
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) play a vital role in identifying and mitigating malicious network activities and system misuse. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly …
A Review on the Existing Intelligent Techniques for Simulation, Modeling, and Optimization of Friction Stir Welding
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Sipokazi Mabuwa, Velaphi Msomi, Oritonda Muribwatoho
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a joining technique mostly used in aluminum alloys. The process includes multiple factors and control parameters, optimizing the quality of …
Regional variations in child health deprivation and its associated factors in Nigeria
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Victor Chima, Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Joseph Ayodeji Kupoluyi
Child health deprivations differ by socio-cultural differences and some demographic and socio-economic factors. Deprivation may be more pronounced by the geo-political zones/regions in Nigeria given …
Quantum information metrics of a multi-level atom interacting with an SU(1;1) quantum amplifier system
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Ahmed A. Zahia, Hasnaa M. Saad, S. I. Ali
Abstract This study investigates the quantum information dynamics of a multi-level atomic system interacting with an SU(1;1) quantum system, focusing on atomic inversion, entropy, coherence, …
Evaluating infection prevention and control programs in Zambian hospitals using the WHO infection prevention and control assessment framework tool
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Steward Mudenda, Joseph Yamweka Chizimu, Linus Ndegwa
Background: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is key to preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study evaluated the implementation …
Elucidation and valorization of the potent activity of Commiphora myrrha gum resin extract: antimicrobial and fibroblast wound healing activities
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Rowena Mohamed Khalil, Nevine B. Ghanem, Heba Khairy
This study investigated the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties of Commiphora myrrha (C. myrrha) resin extract and its solvent fractions. Using ethanol, methanol, hexane, and …
Cell-Free bone regeneration using dental MSCs secretomes from pulp and gingiva in rabbit tibial defects
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Dina Kamal, Dina Rady, Sara El Moshy
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)-secretome represent a promising cell-free strategy for bone regeneration, overcoming cell therapies' drawbacks. This study compares the bone repair capabilities of secretomes …
Mechanical and transport properties of concrete incorporating recycled crushed clay bricks as coarse and fine aggregates
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Ahmed M. N. AbdElMoaty, Hatem Ibrahim, Mohamed K. Ismail
Recycling crushed clay bricks as both coarse and fine aggregates has shown promising potential for producing eco-friendly concrete, helping to reduce the industry's environmental footprint …
In-depth investigation the size effect of zinc oxide nanostructures on the photodegradation of different dyes under UV-irradiation: anticancer application
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Moustafa E. Elsisi, Mai Mohamed Mostafa, Hanan Abdella
Abstract The aim of this research was to prepare a different particle sizes of zinc oxide nanostructures by two different methods. The zinc oxide nanoparticle …
Chitosan and carboxymethyl chitosan nanocarriers enhance mango seed extract stability and antimicrobial activity to improve strawberry postharvest quality
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Eman S. El-Ashaal, Hisham A. Elshoky, Nayera M. El‐Sayed
Strawberries are highly perishable fruits due to moisture loss, intense metabolic activity, and microbial contamination, leading to rapid quality deterioration during storage. In this study, …
Quinoa as a functional crop with emphasis on distribution, nutritional composition, and biological effects
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Annan A. Ali, Alaa Hussein Ali, Marwa A. Nassar
Abstract Native to the Andes, quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a pseudocereal that has become well-known around the world for its remarkable nutritional profile and …
Development of an AI-powered AR glasses system for real-time first aid guidance in emergency situations
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Mohammed Abo‐Zahhad, Mostafa N. Zakaria, Farida M. Sharaf
AI-powered augmented reality (AR) systems provide real-time, hands-free guidance, enabling untrained individuals to respond effectively in emergencies. By combining AI decision-making with AR visuals, they …
Design and optimization of a metamaterial absorber for enhanced solar cell efficiency and wide band microwave cross polarization conversion
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Asmaa S. Mohammed, Ayad Shohdy, Shazly A. Mohammed
In this work, the design and construction of a metamaterial (MTM) absorber to increase solar cell efficiency is proposed. MTM is use as frequency selective …
Effect of connector size and configuration on the fracture resistance of a long-span implant-supported monolithic zirconia fixed partial denture (An in vitro Study)
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Alaa M. Khorshed, Lomaya Ghanem, Tamer Shokry
BACKGROUND: Monolithic zirconia fixed partial dentures (FPDs) have gained popularity due to their high strength, biocompatibility and reduced veneer chipping compared to bilayered restorations. However, …
Sexual activity and contraceptive use among adolescents: A descriptive survey in a Ghanaian municipality
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Peter Ansah Boakye, Evans Adaboh, Alberta Yemotsoo Lomotey
Contraceptive use is essential for reducing unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents. Sexual activity during adolescence, particularly in developing countries, remains a …
Sustainable recovery of copper from wastewater via zinc cementation enhanced by natural chalcone-based accelerators
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Ashraf Morsy, Ashraf Morsy, H.H. Abdel Rahman
This study presents an eco-friendly strategy to enhance copper ion recovery from industrial wastewater through zinc cementation, utilizing natural chalcone-derived pyrazolo-quinoxaline compounds as organic accelerators. …
Efficient spatio-temporal modeling for sign language recognition using CNN and RNN architectures
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Kasian Myagila, Devotha G. Nyambo, Mussa Ally Dida
Computer vision has been identified as one of the solutions to bridge communication barriers between speech-impaired populations and those without impairment as most people are …