Thermomechanical and physicochemical investigation of Raw clay bricks derived from Nomayo clay and palm shell powder lignocellulosic material
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Hamka Hamka Adolphe Claudel, Olembe Roland Yves, Djomi Rolland
This study proposes an in-depth characterization of the physicochemical, thermal and mechanical properties of unfired clay bricks derived from Nomayos clay (Cameroon), with progressive additions …
Occurrence, risk factors and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter from poultry and humans in central Ethiopia: A one health approach
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Fikre Zeru, Haileeyesus Adamu, Yohannes Hagos Woldearegay
BACKGROUND: Campylobacter is a leading foodborne pathogen posing a significant One Health challenge due to broad animal reservoirs and serious antibiotic resistance. Despite frequent human-animal-environment …
Interventions addressing impacts of climate change on sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
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Jacinter A. Amadi, George Odwe, Francis Obare
Sub-Saharan Africa is faced with triple challenges of high vulnerability to climate change impacts, high levels of inequality, and poor sexual and reproductive health and …
Genome-wide identification, characterization and evolutionary analysis of the pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase (P5CS), succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH), and dehydrin (DHN) genes in Solanum lycopersicum under drought stress
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Amaal Maghraby, Mohamed Alzalaty
BACKGROUND: The pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase (P5CS), succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH), and dehydrin (DHN) genes are involved in plant drought response. METHODS: A comprehensive bioinformatics approach was …
Post stroke fall and associated factors among stroke survivors at hospitals in Jimma town, oromia regional state, Southwest Ethiopia, 2025: a cross sectional study
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Yohannes Girma Legese, Foad Akmel, Keiru Abajebal
BACKGROUND: Post-stroke fall is a common incidence among stroke survivors, and it has several detrimental effects on this group of people. It significantly influences their …
Carbon dot based molecularly imprinted polymer for selective fluorometric determination of tetracycline and metronidazole in pharmaceuticals and human plasma
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Khadiga M. Kelani, Maha A. Hegazy, Amal M. Hassan
A highly sensitive, selective, and rapid spectrofluorometric method has been developed using fluorescence sensors. This method is based on the highly fluorescent graphene quantum dots …
Identification of novel marker-trait associations for agronomic traits in bread wheat under WANA environments through GWAS
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Fatima Henkrar, Zakaria El Gataa, Khaoula Lahrichi
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a primary staple crop globally and holds particular significance in the West Asia and North Africa region, where it …
Pomgulated methionil (LY2140023) in schizophrenia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Hala AbouShawareb, Omar Abbas, Hend Ghabour
BACKGROUND: Pomaglumetad methionil (LY2140023 monohydrate) is a potent and selective agonist for metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR2/3). Unlike traditional antipsychotics, it does not directly interact with …
Wasting and short-term outcomes among children with cancer in resource-limited settings: A prospective study in Uganda
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Richard Nyeko, Jaques van Heerden, Joyce Kambugu
BACKGROUND: Wasting contributes to poor treatment outcomes in children with cancer, especially in low-resource settings. In these settings, there is inadequate routine, systematic assessment of …
Risk factors for contracting malaria in six wards of Mudzi District, Zimbabwe: A case control-study
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Tichaona Fambirai, Moses John Chimbari, Pisirai Ndarukwa
Despite a significant decline in burden in the last two decades, malaria remains a significant global public health threat. Vector behaviour, climate, ecology, human economic …
From symbolic inclusion to shared governance: contesting conservation in a climate-stressed South African landscape
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Mandlenkosi Maphosa, Kablan Antoine Effossou, Philani Moyo
Conservation areas are increasingly seen as crucial for addressing biodiversity loss and climate change, yet their expansion often produces socio-economic tensions with adjacent communities, particularly …
Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure to assess malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe: a state-of-the-art review
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Godana Arero Dassie
Background: The Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) provides a comprehensive framework for assessing malnutrition by combining multiple anthropometric measures into one metric. Traditional indicators …
High prevalence of multidrug-resistant and ESBL-producing bacteria in a primary healthcare facility in Accra, Ghana: A cross-sectional study
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Frank Twum Aboagye, Mawutor Kwame Ahiabu, Hannah Akahoho
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where empirical antibiotic use is common. Data on bacterial resistance …
Clinical performance and cost-effectiveness of low-shrinkage giomer resin composite versus resin-modified glass ionomer in cervical carious lesions: a 12-month randomized controlled trial
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Menna El Ghamrawy, Dina Kamal, Heba Hamza
BACKGROUND: Cervical carious lesions present a clinical challenge due to several factors and require restorative materials with optimal performance. This trial evaluated the clinical performance …
Fabrication of Iron oxide nanoparticle loaded recycled PET nanofibers for water purification applications
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Amira Hassan, Ahmed Abd El-Aziz, Mohamed Elwi
Abstract This study investigates the development and performance of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nanofibers, made from recycled PET bottles, for water purification applications. The research focuses …
The genomic configurations driving antimicrobial resistance and virulence in colistin resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from an Egyptian Tertiary Oncology Hospital
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Asmaa Abdulhak, Hamdallah Zedan, Hadir A. El‐Mahallawy
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, recognized by the World Health Organization as a critical priority pathogen, exhibits significant genomic plasticity and a high potential for developing resistance to …
Cryptosporidium infection and associated factors among diarrheic children under five years of age in Eastern Ethiopia
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Degu Abate, Rea Tschopp, Berhanu Seyoum
BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium infection causes diarrhea that may lead to malnutrition, growth faltering, cognitive impairment, and mortality if left untreated. Cryptosporidiosis continues to be a significant …
Resilience as a mediator in the relationship between ambidextrous leadership and nurses’ positive attitudes towards artificial intelligence
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Heba Emad El‐Gazar, Eman Sameh AbdElhay, Islam Sameh Abdelhay
BACKGROUND: Leadership plays a pivotal role in adopting new trends within the nursing domain. Yet, the impact of ambidextrous leadership on nurses' positive attitudes towards …
Implications for agricultural sustainability: predicting the global distribution of Ralstonia solanacearum under current and future climate scenarios
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Aya I. Tagyan, Omar Elghoul, Wael N. Hozzein
Introduction A rapidly growing population and ongoing urbanization continue to strain agriculture’s capacity to maintain a stable food supply, both through direct impacts such as …
Unmet supportive care need and associated factors among cancer patients
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W. Mehari, Yinghui Sun, Yunhong Lei
INTRODUCTION: Identifying and managing unmet supportive care needs is a vital aspect of providing comprehensive healthcare to cancer patients. Planning and redesigning services can be …