Understanding barriers and facilitators to doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis adherence among young women in western kenya: a qualitative study
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Benn Kwach, Zachary Kwena, Lauren R. Violette
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are high globally, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, where there is also a disproportionate burden of HIV. Doxycycline post-exposure …
Challenges and transformations of traditional African marriage in the modern era
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Elvis Madondo, Hummerly Dhobha
This study explores the transformation and challenges faced by traditional African marriage systems in the modern era, focusing on both internal cultural shifts and external …
DETERMINANTS OF CREDIT RISK IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
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Ariyibi Mayowa Ebenezer, Efemena Emily Opubor, Olowofela Olusola Enitan
The deposit money banks are faced with the problem of credit risk, which occurs from their intermediary role in the economy, which is channeling customers’ …
Exploring the Impact of Integrated Biological and Emotional Intelligence-Based Counseling Strategies on Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Preschoolers
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Medinah Aduagba Shuaib, S A Bello, Azih Nnaemeka Kelsey
This study investigated the effectiveness of an integrated biological and emotional intelligence-based counselling intervention on developmental outcomes in Nigerian preschoolers during the critical early childhood …
Africa Methodist Council
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Martin Mujinga
John Wesley was the founder and anchor of the Methodist movement. As he grew older, he realised the implication his death would have on the …
Rural women households food security analysis in Walmara District, Ethiopia
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Abdisa Olkeba Jima, Paulos Gutema, Degefa Tolossa
Abstract The role of traditional gender roles in shaping food security outcomes for rural women in Walmara District may not be fully explored. This paper …
Risk factors associated with multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in patients over 15 years old: a retrospective case-control study
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Odete Da Conceiçao Bambi Receado, Paulo Ney Solari, Emanuel Catumbela
Introduction Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) represents a serious public health problem, hindering disease control and increasing morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to identify risk …
Modulation of growth, gut microbiota, and health markers in rabbits fed hydroponic barley with or without enzymes
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Ahmed A. A. Abdel‐Wareth, Esraa Mohamed, Hamdy A. Hassan
Introduction: Hydroponic barley (HB) has emerged as a sustainable alternative feed ingredient; however, its effects on rabbit physiology and gut health remain underexplored. This study …
Exploring the influence of trauma on ethical theory understanding: a narrative literature review based on public administration education
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Sibongile Ruth Nhari, Charlotte Taka, Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe
This paper explores the intersection of trauma, ethics, and public administration pedagogy, focusing on the impact of intergenerational trauma on students’ comprehension and application of …
Seroprevalence and risk factors for sheep pox and goat pox among small ruminant herds from Nakapiripirit and Sembabule districts, Uganda
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Nizeyimana Gerald, Ayebazibwe Chrisostom, Biryomumaisho Savino
Background Sheep pox and goat pox diseases[SP&GP] caused by sheep poxvirus and goat poxvirus, respectively are transboundary, World Organization for Animal Health class A-notifiable viral …
Stakeholder participation in project performance: Insights from Uganda’s Youth Livelihood Programme
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Hamis Bikadho, Ivan Kiiza Twinomuhwezi, Betty Claire Mubangizi
Background: Community participation is increasingly highlighted in policy discussions as essential for the effectiveness and sustainability of government-led socio-economic initiatives. However, in many developing countries, …
Linguistic Contribution of Northern Sotho to Sepitori: Perspectives of Speakers of the Language brought up in Tshwane, South Africa
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Lebogang M. Madingwaneng, Thabo Ditsele
Various scholars indicated that Sepitori resulted from language contact in Tshwane, especially between Northern Sotho and Setswana, which are mutually intelligible. Previous research has focused …
Perceptions of pastoral communities on cattle breed improvement: insights from Uganda’s community-based breeding scheme
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Gonzaga Ssekibaala, John Ilukor, Fredrick Bagamba
This study assesses pastoral livestock-keepers’ perceptions of breed improvement based on participants in the Community Based Bull Breeding Programme (CBBP) of the Regional Pastoral Livelihood …
Christian Religiosity and Corruption in Ghana: A Case Study of Selected Churches in Hohoe Municipality
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Abraham Ofoe Agbenu, John Kwaku Opoku, Jonathan Edward Tetteh Kuwornu-Adjaottor
The menace of corruption has been a multidimensional ethical and socio-economic phenomenon which has posed challenges to the Ghanaian society for many years. Considering the …
Chemical composition of essential oil, FTIR, phytochemical profile of crude extract and biological activity of Pistacia lentiscus from Algeria
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I. E. H. Nouar, M. Maatoug, M. Ait Hammou
Pistacia lentiscus L. (Anacardiacae) has been known in Algeria since ancient times for its medicinal properties. The purpose of the present study was to identify …
Magnitude and determinants of behavioral risk factors of non-communicable diseases among reproductive age women in Gofa and Basketo zones, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
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Markos Manote Domba, Terefe Gelibo, Bahiru Mulatu Kebede
Background As of 2019, around 2 billion reproductive-age women worldwide were impacted by NCDs and their associated risk factors. The purpose of this study is …
Malaria infection prevalence and diagnostic performance of the Abbott Bioline Malaria Ag P.f/Pan rapid test in rural populations of Central Cameroon
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Viviane Ongbassomben Missoup, Pierre Fongho Suh, Carine Nkodo Ndjebakal
In Cameroon, the management of uncomplicated malaria cases in the communities and in low-resource health facilities rely on the use of reliable rapid diagnostic tests …
Experimentally investigating the structural capacity of slender web tapered built up plate girder with web opening
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Mohammed Taher, Ahmed M. Ebid, Sherif M. Ibrahim
Built-up plate girders are widely used in structural applications where hot-rolled beams may not provide sufficient strength or stiffness. To achieve a cost-effective design, tapered …
Morbidity and health seeking behavior among children and adolescents (0–19 years): a household survey assessment in Northwestern Tanzania
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Sophia Kagoye, Jim Todd, Milly Marston
BACKGROUND: Information on morbidity and health-seeking behavior beyond early childhood is crucial for planning evidence-based interventions. Currently, data is limited to children under five. This …
Post-caesarean section infection burden, antimicrobial resistance pattern, and associated factors at all Africa Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Center Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Namuna Ali, Sebsib Neway, Kassu Desta
BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections are a major concern in maternal healthcare, especially after cesarean sections (CSs), which are among the most common surgical procedures globally. …