Sustainable court surfaces using emulsion-waste rubber cushions and acrylic-rice husk top coatings
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Samir M. M. Morsi, Ahmed M. Khalil, Samir Kamel
Abstract This study explores a sustainable court surface system using styrene acrylic emulsion (SAE) and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) binders combined with waste rubber powder …
Complexity of schistosome vector bulinine snails in Kenya: Insights from nuclear genome size variation, complete mitochondrial genome sequence, and morphometric analysis
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Si-Ming Zhang, Coen M. Adema, Mohamed R. Habib
Investigations of nuclear genome size, complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) sequence, and morphometrics were conducted on specimens of Bulinus snails (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) collected from 14 locations …
Mobile Learning in Physics Education: Evaluating the Impact of Interactive Videos on Practical Work
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Nihal Bouras, Laila Ayaichi, Aziz Amaaz
The emergence of multimedia has fostered the development of interactive videos, introducing an innovative approach to enhancing learner engagement. The rapid proliferation of mobile devices …
A systematic methodology to capture the global pattern of rheumatic heart disease: the Rheumatic Heart Disease Endemicity Index (RHDEI)
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Megan Lindstrom, Neema W. Minja, Benjamin A. Stark
BACKGROUND: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) disproportionally affects young populations in socio-economically disadvantaged settings, resulting in a skewed distribution towards low- and middle-income countries. There is …
Stem-cutting dipping in insecticides and biopesticide application for the control of Bemisia tabaci whitefly in cassava
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Massoud Amour, Khamis A. Issa, Everlyne Nafula Wosula
Introduction The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, is a serious pest of cassava that causes yield loss through physical damage and vectoring of viruses that cause devastating …
Parental approaches to sexual and reproductive health information communication with adolescents in Ghana
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Frank Bediako Agyei, Doreen Kaura, Janet D. Bell
Background: Parent-adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication is recognized as an important protective factor against risky sexual behaviors and associated health problems, such as …
Boko Haram and Niger Delta Avengers: unraveling the greed-need-creed spectrum in Nigeria’s security-development nexus
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James Ojochenemi David
Introduction This study revisits the debate surrounding the security-development nexus by analyzing the motivations and impacts of two key insurgent groups: Boko Haram and the …
Digital Leadership in Education: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends from 2010 to 2024
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John Olayemi Okunlola, Suraiya Rathankoomar Naicker
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rapidly digitising educational system due to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have made a change …
Feasibility and acceptability of magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography for child neurodevelopmental research in rural Ethiopia
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Firehiwot Workneh, Theresa I Chin, Kalkidan Yibeltal
Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) are valuable tools for studying neuroanatomical and electrophysiological features of early brain development. Studies implementing neuroimaging tools …
Implementing extended producer responsibility for tyre waste in Togo: a circular economy perspective
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Mona-Maria Narra, Komi Agboka, Satyanarayana Narra
End-of-life tyre (ELT) management presents significant challenges in West Africa, particularly in Togo where an estimated 30,500 tonnes accumulate annually from imported used tyres and …
From waste to health: exploring the male sexuality enhancing activities of the bioactive components of orange peel
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Adeyemi Fatai Odetayo, Grace Edet Bassey, Adenike Lizzy Adeyemi
Large amounts of citrus wastes, especially orange peels, are produced globally, and they are an environmental menace in different parts of the world because of …
Genetic variability in HPV 33 and 35 E6 and E7 genes from South African and Mozambican women with different cervical cytology status
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Cremildo Maueia, Alltalents T. Murahwa, Olivia Carulei
BACKGROUND: Among the high-risk human Papillomavirus (hr-HPV) genotypes related to cervical cancer (CC) cases, HPV16 and 18 are the most studied worldwide. However, several studies …
Sustainable analysis of COVID-19 Co-packaged paxlovid: exploring advanced sampling techniques and multivariate processing tools
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Shymaa S. Soliman, Nisreen F. Abo-Talib, Mohamed R. Elghobashy
Abstract The drawbacks of random sampling not only hinder the development of more reliable and efficient methods but also weaken their accuracy, predictive abilities, and …
A test of ecophysiological theories on tropical forest functional traits along a VPD gradient
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H. Zhang, Yadvinder Malhi, Kasia Ziemińska
Forest primary production is a crucial process for both ecosystem functioning and global carbon cycling. Primary production responds to both temperature and vapour pressure deficit …
Mental health outcomes and intimate partner violence among nepalese women: A propensity score matched study
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Geoffrey O. Barini, Linnet Ongeri, Polycarp Mogeni
Although intimate partner violence (IPV) is an established risk factor for mental health disorders, the impact of the various types of IPVs is not well …
Prevalence, diagnostic evaluation, and disease associations of vector-borne pathogens in domestic dogs across Namibia: a multi-modal approach
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Lourens de Villiers, Johan P. Schoeman, B.L. Penzhorn
BACKGROUND: Due to limited documentation on vector-borne pathogens of companion animals in Namibia, a country-wide, multi-site field study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of …
Exploring power dynamics and bricolage practices in diverse cases of marine resource conflicts
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Fred P. Saunders, Deborah Santos Prado, Maaike Knol-Kauffman
Economic growth strategies grounded in blue economy narratives are intensifying and proliferating marine conflicts. In light of this, the study explores how local actors employ …
Neural network based active control of base isolated structure considering isolator nonlinearity
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Nour Elhouda Ghanemi, Mahdi Abdeddaim, Abdelhafid Ounis
Introduction Hybrid control systems combining passive and active strategies have emerged as effective solutions to enhance structural resilience during earthquakes. Recent advancements in smart structures …
“I want to help my body”: Acceptability of malaria chemoprevention among children with sickle cell anaemia and their caregivers in Malawi and Uganda
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Sarah Svege, Siri Lange, Bjarne Robberstad
Patients with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) are at risk of severe illness and death if infected by malaria, and lifelong prophylaxis is recommended to individuals …
Toxicity of ivermectin to bed bugs (Cimex hemipterus) and risk factors associated with infestation in Kwale County, coastal Kenya
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Tobias Odongo, Isaiah Omondi, Caroline Wanjiku
BACKGROUND: Bed bugs (Cimex spp.) are obligate ectoparasites that have long been associated with human dwellings, causing discomfort and psychosocial distress. Conventional control strategies relying …