Enhanced enzyme activity and stability through immobilization of recombinant chitinase on sodium alginate-modified rice husk beads for efficient decolorization of synthetic dyes
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Shaimaa A. Nour, Ebtehag A.E. Sakr, Heba Kandil
Abstract Background The energy efficiency and environmental friendliness of recombinant chitinase A make it a promising candidate for industrial applications as a sustainable catalyst. For …
Extreme UV sensitivity of native Metarhizium spp. as potential biocontrol agent for False Codling Moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick) on chili pepper in Ghana
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Patricia Akua Sitsofe Nyahe, Vincent Yao Eziah, Laith Khalil Tawfeeq Al‐Ani
Chili pepper exports from Ghana are subject to stringent chemical residue regulations in key export destinations. Consequently, microbial biopesticides are urgently needed to complement current …
Reductions in development assistance for health funding threaten decades of progress in Africa
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Peter MacPherson, Marriott Nliwasa, Augustine Choko
Countries across Africa face health crises driven by aid cuts, shifting demography, and infectious and environmental threats. Renewed public health strategies, smarter investment, and stronger …
Hyperspectral imaging and K-means clustering for material structure classification and detection of unmanned aerial vehicles
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Amr Saber, Alaaeldin Mahmoud, Yasser H. El-Sharkawy
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become increasingly widespread in a variety of industries due to their versatility and efficiency in applications such as agriculture, surveillance, …
Impact of Micro-RNAs as biomarkers for end-stage renal disease related to hypertension and diabetes
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A. Ata, Doaa Ezzat, Hoda S. Sherkawy
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a rapidly increasing global health and healthcare challenge. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in kidney disease due to their role …
An insight into pyocyanin: production, characterization, and evaluation of its in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antibiofilm and in vivo anti-schistosomal potency
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Marwa Eltarahony, Salwa Sami Younis, Sara Ahmed Abdel Salam
BACKGROUND: Tackling the high demand for alternative therapeutic options, especially for multi-drug-resistant organisms, has awakened interest in naturally originated biomolecules such as pyocyanin (PYO). Herein, …
Comparison of the composition and antiplasmodial activity of Artemisia annua teas using an untargeted metabolomic approach
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Agnès Aubouy, Abdou Madjid Olatoundé Amoussa, Latifou Lagnika
The use of teas made from locally cultivated Artemisia annua to fight malaria in remote areas where access to care is difficult is a matter …
Elemental and micromorphological analysis of ion releasing restoration/carious dentin interface
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Alaa Esmat Abdel Salam, Hoda Saleh Ismail, Hamdi H. Hamama
The objective of the current study was to evaluate elemental analysis and micromorphological patterns at the interfaces between tooth substrates either sound or demineralized dentin …
Selective six spectrophotometric methods for determination of remdesivir and moxifloxacin hydrochloride for COVID-19 treatment with overlapping spectra: a comprehensive evaluation of greenness, blueness, and whiteness
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Eman A. Madbouly, Abdalla A. El‐Shanawani, Sobhy M. El-Adl
Selective, and green spectrophotometric methods have been developed for the simultaneous analysis of remdesivir (RDV) and moxifloxacin hydrochloride (MFX), two active agents that are being …
Co-production of knowledge on climate change, its effects, and adaptation measures: A gender-responsive qualitative study of smallholder farmers
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Bridget Bwalya Umar, Kweleka Mwanza
What is considered climate change varies across space and time, partly due to micro-level differences in weather events and human experiences of climate change effects …
Exploring community participation in environmental conservation: insights from Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa
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Zamikhaya Gladwell Gotyi, Nontle Handi
Introduction Protected areas (PAs) are central to global biodiversity conservation as they preserve nature, ecosystems, and cultural values. In South Africa, PAs were historically governed …
Serviceability and ductility behaviour of hybrid reinforced concrete beams partially composed of engineered cementitious composite (ECC)
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Ahmed A. Radwan, Ahmed Ghallab, Ahmed M. Farghal Maree
GFRP bars can be used partially or fully instead of steel bars in RC-beams to eliminate corrosion problems, especially in harsh environments. Also, the implementation …
An overview of fasciolosis in human and cattle populations in New Valley, Egypt
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Abeer A. Khedr, Sara Salah Abdel-Hakeem, Wafaa G. Mahmoud
Introduction Fascioliasis, a significant global zoonotic disease caused by trematode parasites of the genus Fasciola , affects various livestock species. Aim This study aimed to …
Therapeutic potential of greenly synthesized selenium nanoparticles against experimental cyclosporiasis
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Nehal Nassef Hezema, Marwa Eltarahony, H. Ahmed Afifi
Cyclospora cayetanensis (C. cayetanensis), an opportunistic intracellular coccidian, is responsible for chronic debilitating diarrheal outbreaks possessing life-threatening penalties, especially in immunocompromised patients. The solemn therapeutic …
Intramedullary nailing with and without cerclage in subtrochanteric fractures: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
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Ahmed Oun, Omar A. Abdelaziz, Islam Saeed Elhois
BACKGROUND: Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is the gold standard for femoral subtrochanteric fractures (FSF) treatment due to their biomechanical advantages and minimally invasive nature. However, achieving …
Genome-driven insights into Bacillus safensis strain B7 as a seed coating agent for plant growth promotion and alleviation of biotic and abiotic stresses
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Maissa Ben‐Jabeur, Zayneb Kthiri, Salma Jallouli
Despite the significant increase in the use of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) in agriculture, there is a dearth of studies addressing the impact of seed …
Reclaiming voices, rethinking change: a decolonial and knowledge-ecological analysis of SBCC nutrition interventions in Senegal
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Sylvain Landry Faye, Georgette Helene Coumba Sow
Introduction: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategies have become central to nutrition interventions in Senegal, particularly to combat malnutrition and food insecurity among caregivers. …
The transmission blocking activity of artemisinin-combination, non-artemisinin, and 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial therapies: A pooled analysis of individual participant data
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Leen N. Vanheer, Jordache Ramjith, Almahamoudou Mahamar
BACKGROUND: Interrupting human-to-mosquito transmission is important for malaria elimination strategies as it can reduce infection burden in communities and slow the spread of drug resistance. …
HPLC-MS profiling and protective potential of the defatted aqueous methanol extract of two Syzygium species against cadmium chloride-induced nephrotoxicity in rats
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Fatma A. Moharram, Sahar S. Salem, Samah Shabana
Cadmium (Cd), a highly toxic heavy metal, is used in food and agricultural products while displaying nephrotoxicity to animals and humans. The genus Syzygium (Myrtle …
Financial inclusion and energy poverty in Ghana: evidence from the informal sector
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Matilda Kabutey-Ongor, Michel Adurayi Amenah, Frederick Richmond Yorke
Abstract This study investigates the relationship between financial inclusion and energy poverty in Ghana’s informal sector using data from the Ghana Living Standards Survey [GLSS7]. …