Characterization and bioactivity potential of marine sponges (Biemna fistulosa, Callyspongia diffusa, and Haliclona fascigera) from Kenyan coastal waters
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Teresia Nyambura Wacira, Huxley Mae Makonde, Joseph Nyingi Kamau
Sponges have been reported as a rich source of bioactive compounds, which could potentially be developed into lead compounds for pharmaceutical use. The present study …
Public health facility vulnerabilities, preparedness, and health outcomes for Plasmodium falciparum and dengue virus-infected children under 5 years with acute febrile illnesses in Western Kenya
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Jack Ogony, Diana Menya, Judith Mangeni
Introduction: Climate change and infectious health risks are threatening healthcare systems, cascading into devastating consequences globally. This crisis is altering the footprints of many vector-borne …
Harnessing Moroccan clay: a characterization study toward bio-based building materials
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Chaimae Haboubi, Yahya El Hammoudani, Aouatif El Abdouni
Abstract This study investigates the physicochemical, mineralogical, thermal, and geotechnical properties of Moroccan clay from the Rif region, as a foundational step toward developing eco-friendly …
Machine learning algorithms to predict feeding practices during diarrheal disease and its determinants among under-five children in East Africa
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Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Bewuketu Terefe
Background: Diarrhea is the leading cause of childhood malnutrition. Although replacement, continued feeding, and increasing appropriate fluid at home during diarrhea episodes are the cornerstones …
Minneola tangelo essential oil exhibits antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant pathogens while maintaining cell safety
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Nouran M. Fahmy, Haidy A. Gad, Masarra M. Sakr
Abstract Background The significant rise in antibiotic resistance has become an alarming situation urging the search for new antibacterial agents. Nature has always been a …
Serum ferritin and iron deficiency in adolescent schoolchildren with depression in northern Sudan: unmatched case-control study
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Ahmed Ali Hassan, Hatim Yousef Alharbi, Ishag Adam
Background: The direction of the association between depression and serum ferritin among adolescents needs to be explored further. There is no data on the association …
Factors associated with weighing a child at birth: Evidence from 16 sub-Saharan African countries
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Alex Bawuah, Samuel Ampaw, Edward Nketiah‐Amponsah
BACKGROUND: Several children from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are not weighed at birth. The lack of birthweight data is a significant challenge in monitoring the global …
Global interventions addressing student nurses’ absenteeism in clinical placement: a scoping review
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Thingahangwi Cecilia Masutha, Selekane Ananias Motadi, Mary Maluleke
Introduction Clinical placement is one of the critical aspects of nursing training; it allows students to gain first-hand experience by dealing with confirmed cases in …
Hospital length of stay and its predictors among surgical patients at public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Samuel Dessu Sifer, Abduselam Ahmed Abdela, Milkiyas Solomon Getachew
Background: Reducing the length of hospital stay can significantly lower healthcare costs, minimize the risk of hospital-acquired infections and complications, and improve patient well-being. Accordingly, …
Evolution and transformation of vineyard landscapes and promotion of sustainable viticulture. The case of Boukornine protected area in Tunisia
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Abdelkarim Hamrita, Faouzi Haouala, Khouloud Annabi
Introduction This study investigates the evolution and transformation of vineyard landscapes in the Boukornine region of Tunisia, located near Boukornine National Park. The region exemplifies …
Estimating the impact of prenatal health care services on adverse pregnancy outcomes in Tanzania: a propensity score matching approach
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Magashi Joseph Ntegwa, Riccardo Pelizzo
Introduction: The prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes remains one of the public issues that needs to be addressed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including …
Plasma vitellogenin detection in males of the African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus, from Ikpoba and Osse Rivers, Southern Nigeria: a brief research report
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Maurice Eghosa Imiuwa, Lauretta Oghenevurie, Eneyeme J. Olowojoba
The impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on humans and wildlife ranks amongst the most insidious of environmental health concerns. Sadly, the paucity of scientific …
Interplay between the gut microbiome and typhoid fever: insights from endemic countries and a controlled human infection model
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Philip Ashton, Leonardos Mageiros, James Meiring
BACKGROUND: Typhoid fever is a systemic infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) invasion from the gut lumen. Transmission between people occurs through …
Building Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: A Systematic Review
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Adissu Ketemaw, Shimels Zewde, Mekonnen Bogale
The main purpose of this study is to advance research actions by offering a conceptual framework about entrepreneurship ecosystem building and entrepreneurship intention growth among …
Cross-sectional analysis of online information on low back pain across South African chiropractic websites
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Johan Redelinghuys, Fatima Ismail
BACKGROUND: Rising low back pain (LBP) prevalence and increased patient reliance on online health resources necessitate critically evaluating how chiropractic websites represent common musculoskeletal conditions. …
The impact of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy on maternal and perinatal outcomes in Ethiopia: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
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Teketel Ermias Geltore, Simegn Alemu, Tariku Laelago Ersado
Background: Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have concentrated on the impacts of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy on maternal and perinatal outcomes in Ethiopia. Still, the …
Estimation of breed composition of South African sheep affected with wet carcass syndrome
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Bhaveni B. Kooverjee, Magriet A. van der Nest, M. D. MacNeil
Wet carcass syndrome (WCS), a condition that negatively affects the quality of carcasses after slaughter, is seriously threatening the South African sheep industry. Despite its …
Determinants of acceptability of schistosomiasis mass drug administration among primary school children in Busega District, Northwestern Tanzania
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Imadojemu Eghonghon Edward, Patricia Maritim, Choolwe Jacobs
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is endemic in Tanzania, with a prevalence ranging between 12.7% to 87.6%. Mass drug administration (MDA) with praziquantel is the main recommended choice …
Predictors of weight progression among HIV infected adults on anti-retroviral treatment in Mekelle hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia: A longitudinal study
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Ataklti Kiflu Arefayne, Hagazi Gebre Meles, Goitom Halefom Senbete
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant global public health issue, causing over 35 million deaths until 2017. In 2013, 24.7 million people in …
Spatial distribution of pathogenic fungal isolates from clinical samples in Uganda: Diagnostic gaps and trends, January 2020 - May 2024
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Priscilla Belbir Atim, Samuel Gidudu, Bernard S. Bagaya
BACKGROUND: Pathogenic fungi cause approximately 13 million infections and 1.5 million deaths worldwide each year, yet surveillance and diagnosis remain inadequate in resource-limited settings. In …