Prevalence and clinical impact of severe anaemia in referral hospitals in southern Benin
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Landry Assongba, Oumou Boukari, Jules Alao
Severe anaemia is a critical public health issue worldwide, disproportionately affecting children in Africa, where approximately 40% of children aged 6 to 59 months are …
Rural-urban differentials in women empowerment and experience of under-five mortality among mothers in Nigeria: a Multiple Indicator Survey analysis
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Praise Ooreoluwa Onakalu, Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Omolayo Bukola Oluwatope
BACKGROUND: Under-five mortality remains a significant concern in low and middle-income countries, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 57% of all under-five deaths. Nigeria has one …
Lived experiences of informal caregivers of adolescents with bipolar disorder at Masaka regional referral hospital
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Philip Amanyire, Jane Kasozi Namagga, Grace Nambozi
Bipolar disorder (BD) among adolescents exacerbates physical, mental, and social challenges, resulting in strained relationships with family and friends. The study aimed to explore the …
Assessment of the effectiveness of public art in improving knowledge, attitude, practices and mitigation of stigmatization regarding neglected tropical diseases in South Eastern, Nigeria
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Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Ayoola Oluwaseun Bosede, Chidubem D Osuji
BACKGROUND: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) continue to significantly impact marginalized communities, contributing to high morbidity, stigma, and social exclusion. Traditional health education strategies often fail …
Breastfeeding complexities and sociocultural barriers in the context of preventing perinatal transmission of HIV: A descriptive phenomenology in Northern Ghana
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Awinaba Amoah Adongo, Kofi Osei Akuoko, Jonathan Mensah Dapaah
PURPOSE: Although World Health Organization (WHO) policies aim to promote exclusive breastfeeding and replacement feeding for HIV-exposed infants, limited research explores the social and cultural …
Sensitive RP-HPLC method with fluorimetric detection for concurrent quantification of emtricitabine, Daclatasvir and Ledipasvir in human urine
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Aya A Youssef, Nancy Magdy, Lobna Abd El-Aziz Hussein
Co-infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients is common and has a poor prognosis leading to many complications. The anti-HIV …
A simplified hydroxyurea dosing approach for paediatric sickle cell anaemia in nigeria: addressing emergency care burden and adherence barriers in low-resource settings
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Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, N I Ugwu, Arinze Ejike Ulasi
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and is characterized by frequent vaso-occlusive crises and other severe complications. Hydroxyurea has proven …
Marine snow morphology drives sinking and attenuation in the ocean interior
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Yawouvi Dodji Soviadan, Miriam Beck, Joelle Habib
Simultaneous measurements of marine snow (particles larger than 600 µm) morphologies, estimates of their in situ sinking speeds, and midwater attenuation in export plumes were …
Green Finance Development, Governance Quality, and Environmental Sustainability: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
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Udo Emmanuel Samuel, Faith Chinyere Ekwunife, Bridget Imuetinyan Ibobo
Purpose: Studies on the relationship between green finance (GFS), government effectiveness (GOVI), technology (TECH), and environmental quality (EVQ) focus on developed regions due to their …
Simulation-Based Optimisation of External Plant Placement and Leaf Area Index for Building Indoor Thermal Comfort
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Emmanuella Jachinma Onwuzuruike, Sule Zango Modi, Ruth Rakiya Martins
In hot, humid regions like Nigeria, sustainable alternatives to energy-intensive air conditioning are crucial for achieving indoor thermal comfort. This research investigates the impact of …
Applying 1D convolutional neural networks to advance food security in support of SDG 2
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Ghada Alturif, Alaa A. El‐Bary, Radwa Ahmed Osman
Purpose The goal of this study is to predict how well five countries the US, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt, and Sweden will do in terms …
Usage of traditional medicine during pregnancy and the associated factors among Basotho women
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Lisemelo Chesetsi, Andrew Ross
BACKGROUND: Many women persist in using traditional medicine despite the evidence that traditional medicines have the potential to harm both the unborn baby and the …
Exploring the need for formal coaching programmes: Experiences of engineering graduates in a South African mining company
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H. Hoosen, Nelesh Dhanpat
Orientation: Organisations face increasing pressure to support new graduates as they transition into professional roles. Formal coaching has emerged as a key strategy to bridge …
Genomic characterization and multidrug resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from peregrine falcons in Saudi Arabia: A One Health perspective
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Ali Wahdan, Mahmoud H. A. Mohamed, Mahmoud M. Elhaig
Background and Aim: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a multidrug-resistant (MDR) zoonotic pathogen increasingly implicated in infections in both humans and animals, including avian species. Raptors, particularly …
Efficacy of using pentoxifylline in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery
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Samar A. Dewidar, Noha O. Mansour, Omar Hamdy
Introduction Breast cancer surgery presents several challenges, including postoperative pain, and wound healing complications. Pentoxifylline is a synthetic methylxanthine derivative known for its anti-inflammatory properties …
The Senegalese and Brazilian strains of Schistosoma mansoni exhibit high compatibility with Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Biomphalaria glabrata
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M. Sarr, Malick Diop, Abdoulaye J.S. Bakhoum
BACKGROUND: Intestinal schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma mansoni, is endemic in both Africa and South America. In Senegal and Brazil, S. mansoni is transmitted by Biomphalaria …
The diagnostic value of LncRNA NEAT1 targeting miR-129-5p in pancreatic cancer patients
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Hadeer Saied Mahmoud, Noha Abdel-Rahman Eldesoky, Olfat Shaker
Early pancreatic cancer (PC) identification and management has gained much clinical and research attention. Recent reports have demonstrated the important function of circulating noncoding RNAs …
Safety and immunogenicity of fractional COVID-19 vaccine doses in Nigerian adults: A randomized non-inferiority trial
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Abideen Salako, Adesola Z. Musa, Fehintola Ige
Fractional dosing of vaccines is a viable strategy to extend COVID-19 vaccine supplies in resource-constrained settings. We did a triple-blinded, multi-site, randomized non-inferiority trial in …
Service delivery conundrum and the use of monitoring and evaluation in the province of the Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Xolisile G. Ngumbela, Lusanda Beauty Juta
Background: Service delivery remains a persistent challenge in many regions of South Africa, particularly the Eastern Cape province. Monitoring and evaluation (ME) practices, along with …
Colonial and Post‐Colonial War Legitimization and Peace Process Efficacy: The Cases of Angola and Mozambique
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Norman Sempijja, Paula Mora Brito
The paradox of war’s legitimacy has long fueled debate over what constitutes a just cause. This article examines the evolving interpretation of just war through …