Do women attending antenatal clinics who use only intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) have higher Plasmodium falciparum prevalence compared to those who used both IPTp and slept under insecticide-treated nets?
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Jesuspower Chikere Madukwe, Ekenedirichukwu Blasingame Ahaneku, Okechukwu Shedrach Onukafor
BACKGROUND: As global malaria incidence continues to increase across sub-Saharan Africa, tightening usage of existing prevention strategies is crucial for protection of vulnerable populations. Nigeria …
Optimizing ensemble machine learning models for accurate liver disease prediction in healthcare
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Wiam El Atifi, Omar El Rhazouani, Fida Muhammad Khan
Liver disease encompasses a range of conditions affecting the liver, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, and liver cancer. It can be caused by infections, alcohol …
Anaemia prevalence and risk factors among nonpregnant and pregnant women of reproductive age in Ghana: an analysis of the Ghana demographic and health survey data
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Gangtaba Gilbert Agulu, Noudéhouénou Credo Adelphe Ahissou, Yasuhiko Kamiya
BACKGROUND: Despite extensive global and national efforts to reduce anaemia, it remains a major public health concern among Women of Reproductive Age (WRA). However, community-based …
Corruption risk as a structural driver of state fragility: examining the governance crisis in South Africa
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Nkosingiphile Mkhize, Danielle Nel-Sanders
Introduction Corruption remains a critical governance challenge globally, yet its role in perpetuating state fragility is underexplored in political science literature. In the South African …
Potential application of nanotechnology in formulating biofertilizers as a sustainable way for promoting plant growth: a systematic review
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Ikunda Herman Massawe, Ernest R. Mbega, Akida I. Meya
Introduction Nanoparticles and Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes are trending as sustainable means for supplying plant nutrients. The purpose of this review was to understand how these …
Barriers to digital transformation in Gauteng’s municipal health clinics
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Musawakhe H. Khumalo, Tankiso Moloi
Background: The global shift towards digital health care presents significant challenges for municipal health systems striving for digital transformation. In Gauteng, South Africa, municipal clinics …
Exploring the challenges of sustainable procurement implementation: insights from Botswana’s public sector
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Joseph Kuruneri
Introduction Sustainable procurement (SP) is increasingly recognized as a strategic tool for addressing environmental (e.g., carbon emissions, pollution), social (e.g., unemployment, discrimination), and economic (e.g., …
Inclusive education in resource-constrained settings: exploring mainstream teachers’ curriculum knowledge and practices for autistic learners in South Africa
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Medwin Dikwanyane Sepadi
This study investigated mainstream educators’ understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in South Africa’s Tzaneen Circuit, aiming to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and classroom practices …
Environmentally sustainable epoxy nanocomposite coating reinforced with chitosan derived nitrogen doped graphene for enhanced corrosion resistance and mechanical performance
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Marwa Adel, Dalia S. Fathy, Osama Abo El-eneen
The current study evaluates the anticorrosive performance of Epoxy coating augmented with a distinctive, environmentally safe, nitrogen-doped graphene. A simple, green, and single-step cost-effective route …
Reflections on Women’s Experiences of Lamentation in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Marriages in Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
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Given Shilaluke, Mercy Dotty Mushwana, Maphuti Judas Chueng
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global crisis, with South Africa emerging as one of the countries most affected by various forms of GBV. This issue …
Job insecurity, psychological safety, work alienation, and anxiety in the hotel industry: a moderated-mediated analyses
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Hassane Gharbi, Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih, Nadir Aliane
Introduction: When hotels no longer keep their promises to their employees, particularly in terms of job security, employees may feel less motivated to perform their …
Thermal shock treatment of recyclable bimetallic MOF derived carbon composite for organics oxidation by advanced Fenton-Like technique
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Safa H Monir, Osama Abuzalat, Ibrahim E T El-Sayed
Abstract This study offers a bimetallic MIL-88 B Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOF) derived carbon composite Co/Ferrite MOF namely Co/Fe@C that is synthesized through a solvothermal route …
Insight into the biological activities of Fagonia Arabica L. and its phytochemical constituents
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Nashaat N. Mahmoud, Alsayed E. Mekky, Esawy Mahmoud
Abstract In Egypt, the genus Fagonia is found in all the deserts of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula. It is widely used to treat many …
Detection of false position attacks in VANETs through bagging ensemble learning
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Bekan Kitaw Mekonen, Lemi Bane, Negasa Berhanu Fite
Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) are critical to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), enabling vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication to improve road safety and traffic flow. …
Evaluation of large-scale implementation of obstetric point of care ultrasound in eight counties in Kenya using RE-AIM framework
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Grace Githemo, Anthony Wanyoro, Jacob Masika
BACKGROUND: Obstetric Point-of-Care Ultrasound (O-POCUS) holds promise for strengthening maternal health services particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, its widespread use is hindered …
Remapping parasite landscapes: Nationwide prevalence, intensity and risk factors of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Rwanda
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Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Aimable Mbituyumuremyi
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) remain significant public health challenges in Rwanda, affecting individuals across all age groups. Despite ongoing mass drug administration …
Application of Cs/GO/TiO2 as gas sensor
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Amged G. El-Srougy, Khaled S. Amin, M. R. Mahmoud
Abstract Chitosan (Cs), a biodegradable, and low-cost polymer is a good choice for gas sensor applications. In this study, Cs was modified with graphene oxide …
Prebiotic properties and antioxidant effect of crude extracts and polysaccharides from Agaricus bisporus and Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms
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Yousra A. El‐Maradny, Amr S. Abou-Akkada, Aleya Abdel Gawad Abbass
Abstract Modifying the gut microbiome, also known as bacteriotherapy, is a key strategy that uses probiotics, prebiotics, or synbiotics to reduce inflammation and fight infection …
Assessment of a pilot-scale electrooxidation system for enhanced phenol removal from petroleum refinery wastewater streams
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Mohamed S. Hellal, Kholod H. Kamal, Enas Aboutaleb
Abstract This study demonstrates the successful scale-up of an electro-oxidation (EOX) system for phenol removal from petroleum refinery wastewater, transitioning from laboratory validation to pilot-scale …
Factors influencing menstrual hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adolescent girls in African rural schools: scoping review
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Mosotho Zenia Tshivule, Melitah Molatelo Rasweswe, Tebogo Maria Mothiba
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a critical component of adolescent health and well-being, particularly in rural African schools where cultural, economic, and infrastructural challenges persist. …