Toward healthy behavior: fear of missing out, smartphone, social networking addiction, and life satisfaction among medical students at Tanta University, Egypt
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Eman A. Younis, Asmaa Mohammad Ahmad Mohammad, Aya Farag Attia Elsebaey
BACKGROUND: The global shift in culture towards "digitalization," particularly among youth, has made individuals increasingly vulnerable to the behavioral effects of social networking sites and …
Prevalence of, and factors associated with oral sexual behaviours in men and women in Ibadan, Nigeria
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Imran Morhason‐Bello, Adekunle Daniel, Akinyele Olumuyiwa Adisa
BACKGROUND: Unprotected oral sex is associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HPV and associated head and neck cancers. However, many studies lack clear definitions …
Vitamins C and E alleviate the deleterious effects of electronic cigarettes on tongue muscles and nerves in rat model
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Yasmine M. Tolba, Raghda A. Abou ayana, Dina Nagui
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the ultrastructural effects of electronic cigarettes' (EC) exposure in rat lingual nerves and muscles and assessed the therapeutic roles of vitamins …
Modeling the Physical Properties of Cholera Treatment Drugs via Neighborhood Sum Degree-Based Topological Indices
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Sambo Maria, Muhammad Shafii Abubakar, Joseph Malose Fatlane
Cholera remains a global health challenge, which requires the optimization of treatment strategies, including the design of effective drugs. This study explores the utility of …
Key factors influencing the professional development of golfers in South Africa: a reflexive thematic analysis
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Stephanus Johannes Roos, Julius Jooste, A. Kruger
BACKGROUND: An estimated 61.2 million adults play golf worldwide, with approximately 139,000 golfers affiliated with clubs in South Africa. Despite golf's popularity as a recreational …
Factors associated with client satisfaction and implementation challenges for community-based health insurance in Ethiopia: beneficiaries' perspectives
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Habtamu Negesse, Tarekegn Negese, Shewayirga Assalf
Background: Community-based health insurance (CBHI) is implemented in Ethiopia to enhance healthcare access and provide financial risk protection for the vulnerable people. However, it falls …
Negotiating cohabitation in a Nigerian abattoir: One Health perspectives of human-animal-ecosystem interactions examined in the light of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
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Hellena Debelts, Valerie Allendorf, Olayinka Asala
BACKGROUND: Urbanization and intensifying interactions between humans, animals, and the environment present complex challenges for One Health, particularly in regions like Central Nigeria. This study …
Bridging the digital divide: enhancing emergency remote teaching through strategies informed by senior academics at a South African university of technology
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Radiakga Thabang Molokomme
The rapid shift to Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant challenges within higher education (HE), particularly in rural and under-resourced institutions. …
Employees’ perceptions of the employment relationships, work engagement and performance management system in the selected South African National departments
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Godfrey Maake
This study examines employees' perceptions regarding employment relationships, work engagement (WE), and performance management systems (PMS) within specific South African National Departments. This subject has …
Elevating knowledge sharing and communication through Artificial Intelligence: An organizational perspective
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Simangele Mkhize, Melanie Lourens
Knowledge-sharing is essential for organizations that seek to maximize collective intelligence, foster collaboration, and enhance employee relations. Effective communication accelerates the exchange of ideas, ensuring …
First molecular identification of Cryptosporidium species isolated from canal water bodies in Minya Al-Qamh district, Northern Egypt
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Marwa Omar, Samia Etewa, Tahani Farag
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Cryptosporidium genotypes in the canal water bodies of Minya Al-Qamh District in Sharqia Governorate, Northern Egypt. …
EFFICACY OF VERMICOMPOST AND UREA ON FORAGE GRASS GROWTH, YIELD, AND SOIL PROPERTIES IN ETHIOPIA
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Enyew Mekcha, Bimrew Asmare, Netsanet Beyero
Background: Utilizing improved forage grasses such as Napier (Pennisetum purpureum, acc. 15743), Desho (Pennisetum glaucifolium), and Gunia (Panicum maximum) grasses with proper management practices has …
Value for health: how fortified infant cereals provide cost-effective solutions to iron deficiency anaemia in Egypt
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Seham AA Elmrayed, Sara Colombo Mottaz, Livia Dainelli
Background: Anaemia prevalence among Egyptian children under 5 years of age increased from 27.2% in 2014 to 43% in 2024, primarily attributed to iron deficiency …
An explorative study on the impact of early marriage on girl child’s education in South Africa
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Decent Munzhelele, Phoke Alpha Rakgwata, Nsuku Hammington Baloyi
In South Africa, early marriage continues to pose a serious obstacle to girls' education and gender equality, especially in rural and underprivileged areas. The purpose …
Participatory budgeting in rural councils: The case of Mangwe District council, Zimbabwe
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Tambudzai Ndlovu, Gerrit Van der Waldt
Background: Participatory budgeting (PB) is fundamental to democratic governance and to empowering communities to actively participate in shaping local fiscal decisions. The adoption of PB …
Determinants of Poverty in Malawi using the Fifth Integrated Household Survey
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Steven Henry Dunga, Redson Mwandama
This study examined the factors influencing poverty in Malawi, using the Fifth Integrated Household Survey (IHS5). Using a binary logistic regression model, the analysis identified …
Multifactorial drivers of engagement in sex work among Ethiopian women: a multinomial logistic regression approach
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Dawit Sekata Duressa, Lemessa Negeri Debel, Saro Abdella Abrahim
Background: Understanding the multifactorial drivers of female sex workers' (FSWs) engagement in Ethiopia is essential for designing effective public health interventions. While economic drivers are …
Screening for retinopathy of prematurity in South Africa: are those developing severe ROP screened on time? Data from a prospective register
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Tshilidzi van der Lecq, Natasha Rhoda, Esmè Jordaan
BACKGROUND/AIMS: To determine whether retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening is initiated on time according to current South African (SA) guidelines, that is, before the onset …
Witchcraft in Ga-Rankuwa Township: An African Perspective
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Mwansa Claude Kimpinde
This study explored the cultural and social significance of witchcraft beliefs and practices in Ga-Rankuwa Township, South Africa, through an African perspective. Utilizing a mixed-methods …
Subtrochanteric valgus osteotomy in nonunited femoral neck fractures in children: two different fixation methods
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Mahmoud Badawy, Sami Ibrahim Sadek, Ahmed Mohammed Abdelwahab
INTRODUCTION: Nonunion of pediatric femoral neck fractures is a difficult situation for orthopedic surgeons. It can result in devastating results if left untreated. The purpose …