Citrus aurantifolia essential oil: antiaging potential through integrated in vitro and in silico studies
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Yasmin A. Elkhawas, Mahmoud A. El Hassab, Omkulthom Mohamed Al Kamaly
Introduction Natural skincare products and cosmetic preparations have gained popularity among consumers in recent years, prompting cosmetic companies to develop more natural offerings. These products …
Contribution of different frass fertilizer products on enhanced growth, yield and nutrient quality of Broccoli [Brassica oleracea]
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Noella Kagehi, Dennis Beesigamukama, Chrysantus M. Tanga
Vegetables are crucial for food security and income, but in developing countries their production is hindered by low soil fertility. Although the insect frass fertilizer …
Water use and productivity of Cannabis sativa L., KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa
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G. Denton, Alistair Clulow, Trevor Hill
AIMS: The South African National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) mandates the regulation of land-based activities that reduce streamflow by declaring them streamflow reduction …
High measles and rubella vaccine coverage and seroprevalence among Zambian children participating in a measles and rubella supplementary immunization activity
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Christine Prosperi, Shaun Truelove, Andrea C. Carcelen
Post-campaign coverage surveys estimate the proportion of previously unvaccinated children vaccinated during supplementary immunization activities (SIA) but cannot address whether susceptible children seronegative to measles …
Spectral and morphological discrimination of Ficus and Moringa species with medical and nutritional relevance: toward sustainable plant utilization
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Ghada A. Khdery, Mohamed S. Shokr, Nazih Yacer Rebouh
Introduction Hyperspectral remote sensing provides a powerful platform for identifying plant species with pharmacological relevance by capturing subtle variations in pigment content, physiological traits, and …
Estimated extent of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription from community pharmacies in a rural province in South Africa and the implications
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Tiyani Milta Maluleke, Morgan Tiyiselani Maluleke, Ana Golić-Jelić
Background Antimicrobial resistance is a considerable global health threat especially among low- and middle-income countries, exacerbated by considerable inappropriate dispensing of antibiotics. There have though …
Kinetics and thermodynamics of toluidine blue and methyl violet 2B adsorption onto modified moringa oleifera seed hulls composite
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Patrick Tsopbou Ngueagni, Albert Mandjewil, Jean Mermoz Siewe
Abstract In the current study, the use of a novel adsorbent material (MO@HA) obtained from compositing Moringa oleifera seed hulls with hydroxyapatite (HA) for the …
Exploring novel thiazolo[5,4-f]quinoline-based scaffolds as promising antimicrobial agents through synthesis and molecular insights
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Nanees N. Soliman, Ahmed Ali Fadda, Hatem E. Gaffer
H-NMR spectroscopy. The synthetic strategy employed diverse condensation and cyclization reactions involving cyanoacetamide intermediates, aryl isothiocyanates, and α-halocarbonyl compounds. The resulting compounds were evaluated for …
Multiplex bead assays enable integrated serological surveillance and reveal cross-pathogen vulnerabilities in Zambezia Province, Mozambique
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Andrea C. Carcelen, Celso Monjane, Sophie Bérubé
Multiplex serological assays simultaneously measure antibodies to multiple antigens, furnishing insights into exposure and susceptibility to several pathogens and cross-pathogen vulnerabilities. Our serosurvey tests dried …
Education, economic autonomy and digitalization as factors associated with married women’s ability to make sexual and reproductive health decisions in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-level analysis of 16 countries
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Turnwait Otu Michael, Kammila Naidoo
BACKGROUND: Despite progress in various aspects of women's rights and health, a significant gap persists in the area of reproductive health decisions among women in …
Integrating sensory evaluation into biofortification breeding: assessing consumer acceptance and market segmentation of porridge made from biofortified pearl millet cultivars
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Manhal Gobara Hamid, Mohammed Elsafy, Tilal Sayed Abdelhalim
Introduction Sensory evaluation is a crucial tool in biofortified pearl millet breeding, influencing consumer acceptance and market expansion. This study aimed to evaluate the sensory …
Sustainable hydroponic production using solar energy and treated greywater within the water-energy-food-environment nexus
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Mahmoud A. Abdelhamid, Sobhy M. Mahmoud, Mohamed K. Abou El-Nasr
Abstract Addressing the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus is critical for sustainable resource management. This study investigates a novel hydroponic system integrating photovoltaic (PV) solar energy and …
Calcium modified mesoporous silica from marble for the removal of cadmium, lead, chromium, iron, and manganese from Siwa Oasis groundwater
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Mohamed Hamdy Eid, Attila L. Kovács, Péter Szűcs
This study assessed the health risks of heavy metal contamination in groundwater in Siwa Oasis, Egypt's northwestern desert, and their potential decontamination using a marble-based …
Determinants of maternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to intensive care unit of Wolaita Sodo comprehensive specialized hospital, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study
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Tigist Nega Alemu, Wondimagegn Genaneh, Wakgari Binu Daga
BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) remains disproportionately high in low-resource settings. Limited evidence exists regarding its determinants in …
Graphene-cobalt hexacyanoferrate modified sensor doped with molecularly imprinted polymer for selective potentiometric determination of bupropion
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Eman M. Moaaz, Ahmed S. Fayed, Mamdouh R. Rezk
Abstract This study presents the first application of a graphene/cobalt hexacyanoferrate composite as an ion-to-electron transducer interlayer for the selective electrochemical determination of bupropion. The …
Drowning in urban growth: rethinking flood resilience and spatial equity in Lagos, Nigeria
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Kossivi Fabrice Dossa, Yann Emmanuel Miassi, Sofwaan Bakary
Introduction Urban flooding in Africa, intensified by climate change, poses a major challenge to sustainable urban development. In megacities like Lagos, the relationship between rapid …
Halomonas sp for sustainable agriculture a potential halo bio fertilizer for tomato plants with biocontrol activity against Fusarium wilt under saline environments
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Ahmed Mousa, Wafaa Hanafy Mahmoud, Hosam Easa Elsaied
Halophilic bacteria are remarkable microorganisms that excel in hypersaline environments. Their significant potential in various fields, such as industry and agriculture, positions them as vital …
Increasing adoption of grain postharvest technology by smallholder farmers: a five-pronged strategy
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Theresa Nakoma-Ngoma, John F. Leslie, Maurice Monjerezi
Grain postharvest losses (PHLs) reduce food security, income stability, and climate resilience among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Proven technologies, e.g., hermetic …
A framework for continual learning in real-time traffic forecasting utilizing spatial–temporal graph convolutional recurrent networks
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Mariam Labib Francies, Abeer T. Khalil, Hanan M. Amer
Abstract Traffic flow prediction is essential for enhancing urban mobility and facilitating effective transportation systems. The rapid increase in traffic data, along with the inherently …
Health systems as human systems: reflexivity, relationships, and resilience in the pursuit of the SDGs
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Lucy Gilson
Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) plays a critical role in efforts to strengthen health systems in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This …