Opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia for post-craniotomy pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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Essamedin M. Negm, Mohammed Ahmed Younus, Ahmed Morsy
BACKGROUND: Postoperative pain control in neurosurgical patients particularly after elective craniotomy remains clinically challenging due to the need for early neurological assessment and the adverse …
Optimizing antithrombotic therapy following mitral valve repair: a comprehensive network meta-analysis
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Mohamed Ibrahim Gbreel, Mohamed Hamouda Elkasaby, Marwa Hassan
BACKGROUND: Mitral regurgitation (MR) presents either as primary or secondary, with options for surgical or transcatheter repair. Thromboembolic risks following surgery are significant despite the …
Genetic analysis of ear, husk, and tassel traits in tropical maize under diverse environments
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Titus Kosgei, Dan Makumbi, Edna K. Mageto
Grain yield (GY) in maize (Zea mays L.) is influenced by multiple component traits, with ear- and tassel-related traits playing a significant role. Despite their …
Machine learning algorithms for voltage stability assessment in electrical distribution systems
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Molla Addisu Mossie, Tefera Terefe Yetayew, Girmaw Teshager Bitew
Voltage instability poses a significant challenge by limiting power system operation and transmission capacity. Rapid detection and effective corrective actions are essential to prevent voltage …
Cyanide in cassava: unveiling health risks in the lens of unsustainable food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa – a systematic review
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Gareth Osman, Wyson Maleta, Kingsley Masamba
Objective Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) remains a vital staple crop across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), sustaining millions of livelihoods. However, its consumption poses a significant public …
HOMA-IR, an independent predictor of advanced liver fibrosis in metabolic-dysfunction associated fatty liver disease: a cross-sectional study in Egyptian patients
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Yasser Fouad, Ziyan Pan, Shaymaa Nafady
While metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) includes the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) as one of the criteria to define metabolic dysregulation, …
Acceptability of artificial intelligence in inclusive education: a TAM2-based study among preservice teachers
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Houda Amouri, Samia Haroud, Lynda Ouchaouka
Introduction: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education is generating growing interest, particularly due to its potential to support inclusive pedagogical practices. This is …
Ethnobotanical uses of plants in Nigeria: an analysis of current research trends and patterns
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Basirat O. Rafiu, Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, Ibraheem Oduola Lawal
BACKGROUND: The ethnobotanical landscape in Nigeria reflects a complex interplay of biodiversity, cultural traditions, and health practices deeply rooted in indigenous knowledge. However, the fragmented …
Practices and challenges of supervision and delegation in nursing in Africa: a scoping review
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Amidu Alhassan, Victoria Leighton Sencherey, Christiana Bobuafor
BACKGROUND: Nursing supervision and delegation are essential components of healthcare delivery, significantly impacting patients' care and outcomes. In low-resource settings, such as Africa, where shortage …
Synbiotic yogurt with nanoparticle entrapped rice straw hemicellulose for immediate probiotic support and prebiotic delivery
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Shaymaa Abdalla Ismail, Bahgat Fayed, Hoda S. El‐Sayed
This study presents a novel synbiotic yogurt fortified with free and PLGA-entrapped rice straw hemicellulose hydrolyzate (RSHH) to offer immediate probiotic support and sustained prebiotic …
Integrating environmental and LULC drivers of groundwater droughts in groundwater-dependent ecosystems: a machine learning (XGBoost)-SEM analysis with ecosystem implications
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Kawawa Banda, Christopher Shilengwe, Imasiku Nyambe
Abstract Background Investigating the influencing factors of groundwater drought offers critical insights for the sustainable management of groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs). The Upper Zambezi Catchment hosts …
Enzymeless electrochemical detection of hydrogen peroxide using NiO octahedron decorated 3D graphene hydrogel
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Mohamed Abdallah Yassin, A.F. Abou-Hadid, Hamouda M. Mousa
Abstract Nowadays, electrochemical biosensors have gained extensive consensus to detect a wide variety of analytes such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), glucose, dopamine, uric acid, and …
Bayesian spatio-temporal modeling and prediction of malaria cases in Tanzania mainland (2016-2023): unveiling associations with climate and intervention factors
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Lembris Laanyuni Njotto, Wilfred Senyoni, Ottmar Cronie
Abstract Background Malaria continues to pose a significant global health challenge, affecting approximately 200 million individuals annually and resulting in an estimated 600,000 deaths each …
Predicting cancer risk using machine learning on lifestyle and genetic data
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Mohammad Nadeem Ahmed, Ahmed AbdelMoety, Asmaa Mohamed Ahmed Soliman
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, where early detection significantly improves patient outcomes and reduces treatment burden. This study investigates the …
Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking purposes using water quality index in volcanic rock areas of Axum, Northern Ethiopia
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Haile Tadelle Abadi, Teka Asresie, Amdom Mihretu
Abstract Shallow groundwater serves as the primary drinking water source in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia’s arid to semi-arid regions. However, its quality is increasingly threatened …
Tenecteplase versus alteplase in patients with acute ischemic stroke: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
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Abdelmonam M Hagag, Muhammed E Kormod, Mahmoud Elmwafy Ads
BACKGROUND: Stroke was the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide in 2019. Alteplase is an FDA-approved medication for …
Psychosocial and quality of life assessment in kidney transplant recipients: a focus on anxiety, depression, and clinical correlates
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Mohammed Kamal Nassar, Eman Nagy, Mohamed Mohamed Elshial
BACKGROUND: Kidney transplantation (KT) significantly improves survival and quality of life compared to dialysis, yet psychological disorders like anxiety and depression critically influence post-transplant outcomes. …
Combined Hyaluronic Acid Nanobioconjugates Impair CD44-Signaling for Effective Treatment Against Obesity: A Review of Comparison with Other Actors
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Daniel Ejim Uti, Wilson Achu Omang, Esther Ugo Alum
CD44, a key hyaluronic acid (HA) receptor, has emerged as a central mediator of adipose tissue inflammation, remodeling, and insulin resistance in obesity. Its overexpression …
The role of peace education in promoting social justice and sustainable peace in post-conflict societies: a 4Rs framework analysis
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Mohamed Yusuf Adan
Introduction This study examines the role of peace education in promoting social justice and sustainable peace in post-conflict societies, with a specific focus on Somalia. …
Temperature induced structural distortion and their effect on the physical properties of La0.6Sr0.4Mn0.8Co0.2O3 nanoparticles
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Madeha Ahmed Awad, Abdalrahman M. Rayan, I.A. Abdel-Latif
(LSMCO) nanoparticles synthesized by the sol-gel method and calcinated at 650, 1000, and 1100 °C. Rietveld refinements and FTIR analysis, confirmed the formation of perovskite …