A kind mind: effects of compassion-based meditation on prosocial intergroup outcomes in a South African pilot sample
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A. Prévost, Michal George, Melike M. Fourie
Three decades into democracy, the corollaries of apartheid continue to pattern South African society, with complicated race feelings and resistance to reparative government policies still …
Tirišo ya Johane 3 le Samuele wa 1 kgaolo ya 17 kanegelong ya O.K. Matsepe, Kgorong ya Mošate
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James Seanego, Sekgaila Chokoe, Moffat Sebola
The application of John 3 and 1 Samuel 17 in O.K. Matsepe’s narrative, Kgorong ya Mošate. In addition to the Bible often being an inspiration …
Trend of malaria parasites infection in Ethiopia along an international border: a Bayesian spatio-temporal study
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Changkuoth Jock Chol, Denekew Bitew Belay, Haile Mekonnen Fenta
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a major worldwide health concern that impacts many individuals worldwide. P. falciparum is Africa's main malaria cause. However, P. vivax share a …
Dose-response curves for the effects of eucalyptus essential oil nanoemulsion on growth performance and health status of heat-stressed growing rabbits
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Fatma Mohsen Shalaby, Soha A. Hassan, Salma K. Attia
OBJECTIVE: Dose-response curves were performed to explore the effect of eucalyptus essential oil nanoemulsion (EEONE) on the growth rate, feed efficiency, and health status of …
Anticorrosion and antimicrobial performance of extracted and fractionated phytochemicals of terminalia bentzoe leaves
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Naser A. ElSawy, Ahlam M. Fathi, S. K. Ali
Methanolic extraction (ME) of terminalia bentzoe leaves and its aqueous (QF) and n-butanol (nBF) fractions are investigated as sustainable green compounds for both anticorrosion and …
Genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of cone beam computed tomography on exfoliated epithelial cells in different age groups
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Maged Bakr, Fatma Ata, Asmaa Saleh Elmahdy
BACKGROUND: Radiographic examination is an essential method for dental practitioners. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is considered a common radiographic technique for dental problems. However, …
Determinants of substance use among adolescents aged 10–19 years in Tanga Region, Eastern Tanzania: A cross-sectional analysis
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Sanun Ally Kessy, Innocent B. Mboya, Shraddha Bajaria
BACKGROUND: Despite adolescents making up a significant part of the global population, they have high rates of substance use, linked to various health problems and …
Maternal near-miss prediction model development in Bahir Dar city administration, Northwest Ethiopia
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Yinager Workineh, Getu Degu Alene, Gedefaw Abeje Fekadu
BACKGROUND: Maternal near-miss is a serious public health concern in impoverished countries such as Ethiopia. Despite its huge burden, the prognostic predictive model of maternal …
Emotional intelligence as a mediator of anxiety and role ambiguity among nurses caring for critically ill geriatric patients
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Asmaa Mahmoud Ali Ibrahim, Nadia Abdelnasser, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr
BACKGROUND: Critical care nurses caring for critically ill geriatric patients face pressures, including anxiety and role ambiguity, impairing their ability to do their jobs. In …
Clinical and radiographic outcomes of endocrowns fabricated from two different CAD-CAM materials versus stainless steel crowns in restoring first permanent molars in children: a randomized clinical trial
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Ahmed Ismail Taha, Aya Ehab Saad
BACKGROUND: Restoring first permanent molars after endodontic treatment in children is challenging. Improved mechanical properties and adhesion of ceramic materials have led to the emergence …
Shared genomic features of HIV+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in two African cohorts
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Sophia Maharry Roush, Mishalan Moodley, Jenny Coelho
The number of people with HIV (PWH) in Africa is rising due to population growth and antiretroviral therapy (ART) availability, with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma …
Positioning justice: a legal cascade of sexual violence cases in Mombasa, Kenya
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Melanie Olum, Gerald Githinji, Abigael Sidi
Introduction: Seeking legal redress for sexual violence (SV) is a daunting process for survivors. They must navigate their personal trauma societal stigma, and flawed systems, …
Prevalence and risk factors of high blood pressure among persons assessed for TB at three health facilities in Lusaka, Zambia
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Seke Muzazu, Daniel Siameka, Nsala Sanjase
Background: Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are experiencing a rapidly increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), additionally straining health systems battling with high prevalence of …
Development, implementation, and evaluation of a rapid response system at a Nigerian teaching hospital, a novel idea in sub-Saharan Africa
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Promise Ariyo, Seung Min Lee, Asad Latif
Aim: Little is known about the incidence of clinical deterioration and cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) on general hospital units in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) or how …
Validation of Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) as outcome prediction score in Egyptian patients undergoing emergency laparotomy
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Mina Montasser, Doaa Ahmed Mohamed Ellisy, Jehan Ahmed Sayed
BACKGROUND: Emergency laparotomy is an exploratory procedure for many surgical situations. Proper prognostic prediction helps recognize high-risk patients who benefit from further therapy. The Emergency …
Joshua Maponga’s interactions with Black theology, African identities and Indigenous belief systems
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Martin Mujinga, Peter Masvotore
he intersection of Black theology, African cultural identities and Indigenous belief systems has been topical in South Africa, given the apartheid history of the country. …
Preclinical evidence of the efficacy of cucurbita plants in diabetes management: a systematic review
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Nancy B. Mitaki, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Augustine Oviosun
Diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a major global health problem and particularly in low to middle income countries both because of the increasing prevalence and as …
Higher plasma AFB1 concentration is associated with increased risk of HPV 16 and HPV 18 detection and persistence among Ugandan women
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Yan Tong, Miriam Nakalembe, Collins Jackson Mpamani
Abstract Introduction Aflatoxins are environmental hazards; potent carcinogenic and immunosuppressive agents that contaminates corn and other crops. A high proportion of hepatocellular carcinoma cases are …
What drives asset and resource stranding in the transition from fossils to clean energy? a systematic review
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Rochelle Gladys Kemitare, Mary Nantongo, Charlotte Nakakaawa Jjunju
The study investigates the drivers and mechanisms of asset and resource stranding in the context of energy transitions. A systematic review approach was used to …
Initial community response to a novel spatial repellent for malaria prevention in Busia County, Kenya
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Sheila Ekodir, Lucy V. Baker, Julius I. Odero
BACKGROUND: Malaria transmission in Africa significantly declined between 2005 and 2015 due to widespread distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). However, since 2015, transmission has increased …