A data centric HitL framework for conducting a systematic error analysis of NLP datasets using explainable AI
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Ahmed El-Sayed, Aly Nasr, Youssef Mohamed
The interest in data-centric AI has been recently growing. As opposed to model-centric AI, data-centric approaches aim at iteratively and systematically improving the data throughout …
Comparative analysis of drying kinetics, diffusivity, and thermodynamic properties of hybrid solar and oven dryers for Egyptian sweet marjoram
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El-Sayed Khater, Adel Bahnasawy, Awad Ali Tayoush Oraiath
Egyptian sweet marjoram leaves (ESML) are aromatic herbs long valued for their ability to enhance flavor and extend shelf life by inhibiting the autoxidation of …
Exploring the effect of climate change on food supply chains in Africa: a systematic review with a focus on South Africa
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Merishca Naicker, Denver Naidoo, Rob Slotow
Introduction The food supply chain is a complex system encompassing multiple elements and stakeholders, spanning agricultural production to consumption, and is shaped by factors such …
HIV cure research contributions from Africa in the last three decades
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Damalie Nakanjako, Edward Nelson Kankaka, Cynthia Lungu
Introduction: The HIV epidemic in Africa is characterized by extensive viral subtype diversity and human genetic heterogeneity which influence disease outcomes; amidst the co-morbidities that …
Magnetic nanomaterial in enhancing water splitting for hydrogen generation: potentials, challenges and perspectives: a critical review
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Wubshet Getachew Mengesha, Adem Ali Muhabie
Abstract Nanomaterials have emerged as pivotal components in advancing technologies, particularly in energy production and storage. This paper explores their unique properties, with a specific …
The Challenges of Implementing a Humanising Pedagogy in Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges in South Africa
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Ezekiel Majola, Deidre Geduld
This article explores the challenges of implementing a humanising pedagogy in South Africa’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, with a focus on …
Prevalence of glaucoma in Africa: A systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis
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Randy Asiamah, Samuel Kyei, Gideon Owusu
PURPOSE: This study sought to establish the prevalence of glaucoma and the associated factors in Africa. METHODS: A systematic review of studies reporting the prevalence …
Unmet contraception need among married women in somalia: Findings from the first national health and demographic survey
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Md Badsha Alam, Md Arif Billah, Shimlin Jahan Khanam
BACKGROUND: Somalia has one of the highest rates of maternal and child mortality globally, accompanied by a significantly high total fertility rate. This indicates that …
Nanocrystals as a promising approach for enhancing solubility and dissolution of etoricoxib using Box–Behnken design
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Lamiaa M. Ahmed, Fergany A. Mohamed, Tahani H. El-Faham
Poor solubility of drugs represents a major obstacle against drug delivery, so pharmaceutical industry is exploring the use of nanocrystals as a promising approach to …
Long intergenic non-coding RNA 00511 (LINC00511) genetic variations and haplotype implication for colorectal cancer susceptibility and prognosis
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Eman F. Sanad, Ahmad A. Hady, Mohamed K. Ali
Abstract Long intergenic non-coding RNA 00,511 (LINC00511) is considered an oncogene for various cancers. However, the association between LINC00511 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and colorectal …
Delays in the decision to seek care and associated factors among women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis 2024
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Tesfahun Simon Hadaro, Misgun Shewangizaw, Teketel Ermias Geltore
BACKGROUND: Delays in seeking care during pregnancy and childbirth can result in serious complications for women and a major contributor to maternal illness and death, …
Feasibility and acceptability of point-of-care ultrasound delivered by midwives during routine antenatal care in Malawi: a prospective implementation science study
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Chipiliro Payesa, Linly Seyama, Yamikani Chimwaza
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of integrating point-of-care ultrasound scan (POCUS) by midwives into routine antenatal care (ANC) services. DESIGN: Prospective, observational, multiphase, …
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of astaxanthin as an adjunctive therapy in community-acquired pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial
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Fatma Makram Youssef, Hayam Ateyya, A. K. Samy
Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Oxidative stress and excessive inflammation contribute …
Unravelling Artemisia species genetic variation via DNA barcoding, ISSR and RAPD with the development of eco-specific SCAR markers
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Yasmin A. Mahgoub, Hebaalla A Mahmoud, Nadia A. El‐Sebakhy
BACKGROUND: Genus Artemisia is one of the largest and most globally spread genera, comprising more than 500 species known for their phytochemical diversity and therapeutic …
Epidemiology of potential source, risk attribution of Clostridium perfringens from Egyptian broiler farms and genetic diversity of multidrug resistance strains
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Rasha Elkenany, Mona Elsayed, Amira Ibrahim Zakaria
Abstract Clostridium perfringens induced necrotic enteritis (NE) became a persistent problem that had a major financial impact on the poultry business worldwide. Nevertheless, no prior …
Barriers and facilitators to palliative care service utilization in Ethiopia: A qualitative systematic review, 2025
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Sadik Abdulwehab, Frezer Kedir
INTRODUCTION: Palliative care is a crucial component of end-stage disease management, but its utilization remains low in low- and middle-income countries, such as Ethiopia. This …
Thermal radiation effects on nanofluid flow over a vertical cone in the presence of pressure work
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Mohamed Fathy, Emad Abdallah Sayed
This study examines the effect of thermal radiation on nanofluid flow and heat transfer over a truncated cone in the presence of pressure work, a …
Machine Learning-Based Energy-Aware Routing for Wireless Body Area Networks
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Lamia Benlaldj, Mohammed Hicham Hachemi, Mohammed M’hamedi
Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) consist of small, low-power sensors placed on or inside the human body for real-time health monitoring. One of the primary …
A multinational cross-sectional study on the prevalence and predictors of long COVID across 33 countries
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Mohamed Sayed Zaazouee, Eman Ayman Nada, Mohammed Al‐kafarna
The symptoms of long COVID (LC) can be debilitating and may be associated with anxiety, social stigma, and quality of life deterioration. Identifying patients at …
Electrochemical performance of a novel 1-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-3-methylguanidine as effective corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1 M hydrochloric acid
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Amal M. Abdel‐karim, Rasha Abdallah Azzam, O.S. Shehata
Guanidine benzothiazole (G) and 1-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-3-methylguanidine (AG) were successfully synthesized and characterized by infrared (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Both compounds act as novel …