Impact of community-driven development programs on poverty reduction: evidence from Tanzania’s Social Action Fund (TASAF) in Babati District, Tanzania
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Coretha Komba, Felician Andrew Kitole
Abstract Poverty remains a persistent challenge in developing countries, prompting targeted interventions such as the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF), which aims to enhance household …
Clinical and radiographic outcomes of pulpectomy in primary teeth using two rotary file systems compared with manual files: a cost-effectiveness analysis
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Yasmine Ahmed Mortada Abd Elfatah, Ahmad Abdel Hamid Elheeny, Mennat Allah Ashraf Abd‐Elsabour
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of endodontic treatment in primary molars, in addition to the evaluation of the working …
Investigating lactoferrin and somatic cell count dynamics in early postpartum Shami and Baladi goats
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Montaser Elsayed Ali, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Asem Mohammed Zakaria
Earlier studies found that milk lactoferrin (LF) concentration was significantly associated with somatic cell count (SCC) dynamics and lactation stage was related to milk production …
The role of social actors in building sustainable cities in the Global South
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Bongekile Y.C. Mvuyana
Introduction Public sector institutions must utilize public policies effectively to deliver essential programs and services designed to tackle pressing community issues. The pervasive housing shortages …
Cestode larvae excite host neuronal circuits via glutamatergic signalling
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Anja de Lange, Hayley Tomes, Joshua S Selfe
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is caused by infection of the brain by larvae of the parasitic cestode Taenia solium . It is the most prevalent parasitic infection …
Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedaries) Toxoplasma gondii in selected districts of Borana zone, Oromia, Ethiopia (short communication)
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Selenat Getachew, Kubsa Wegene, Haben Fesseha
BACKGROUND: Toxoplasmosis in camels is an important zoonotic infection with considerable economic and public health impacts, particularly in the pastoral regions of Ethiopia. METHODS: A …
Evaluation of CEMIP in diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma in comparison with other traditional markers
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Randa Ahmed El Zohne, Ahmad Kamel Mostafa Abo Zaid, Omnia Abd El Moneim
Screening and early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (PC) are crucial for improving its prognosis. In the current study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical utility …
Natural sustainable and eco-friendly catalyst utilizing lupine peel waste for efficient degradation of organic pollutants via Fenton-like reactions
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Nour W. Sabry, Ibrahim Naeem, Seed A. Hassanien
Abstract Peels of agricultural wastes are gaining new outlook recognition as affordable and effective catalysts for organic pollutants. This study investigates the potential of untreated …
Allolobophora caliginosa as bioindicator for chitosan–saponin–bentonite nanocomposite contaminated soil
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Ghada Mohamed Ahmed, Nesma Abbas Mostafa, Manal El Garhy
The usage of nanocomposites in water treatment has risen, resulting in their leaking into the soil, which is a major environmental concern. Earthworm (Allolobophora caliginosa) …
The impact of fluorinated graphene versus nanohydroxyapatite crystals on artificial white spot lesion microhardness and color change
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Sarah Diaa Shaheen, Mona Rizk Aboelwafa
OBJECTIVE: To compare the impact of the fluorinated graphene oxide nanosheets (FG) and nanohydroxyapatite (n-HAp) with and without microabrasion pretreatment on the cross sectional microhardness …
Moderating effect of health knowledge and mental health on the association between undergraduates’ attitudes toward help-seeking and internet addiction
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Mensah Prince Osiesi, Sunday Ade Adeniran, Oluwayemisi Damilola Akomolafe
This study examined the moderating effect of health knowledge and mental health on the association between undergraduates' attitudes toward help-seeking and internet addiction in three …
A novel post-mortem pathogen discovery program detects an outbreak of Echovirus E7: Uganda, 2022–2023
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Sonja L. Weiss, Nicholas Bbosa, Gregory S. Orf
Objectives Utilizing post-mortem examination for routine monitoring of infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness is a common-sense, yet uncommon, public health measure. Here, we established a …
From early sexual debut to later overweight and obesity: a multilevel analysis of Ghanaian women
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Joshua Okyere, Castro Ayebeng, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson
BACKGROUND: Beyond the socio-demographic and lifestyle factors, it is imperative to understand how early-life factors contribute to the development of overweight and obesity. One of …
Gendered patterns in mathematics self-esteem and student perceptions of teacher dispositions
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Richmond Kiki Gyan, Farouq Sessah Mensah
Abstract In mathematics education, self-esteem is increasingly acknowledged as a critical affective variable that shapes students’ academic identity and engagement. However, limited research exists on …
Agile inheritance and vernacular governance – land, legitimacy, and migrant agency in peri-urban Zimbabwe
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Johannes Itai Bhanye
Abstract “What happens to land when the law disappears?” In Lydiate, a rough peri-urban settlement in Zimbabwe, land does not simply pass from father to …
Spatial variations and predictors of neonatal mortality among births to HIV-infected and non-infected mothers in rural Zambia
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Samson Shumba, Deborah Tembo, Miyanda Simwaka
In Zambia, neonatal mortality still remains a noteworthy public health problem with a current rate of 27 deaths per 1000 and ranking 162 out of …
Genetic structuring and estimation of reproductive adults in Onchocerca volvulus: A genome-wide analysis across hosts and regions
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Pawan Kumar, Young‐Jun Choi, Kerstin Fischer
Genomic analysis of parasites can deepen our understanding of their transmission, population structure, and important biological characteristics. Onchocerciasis (river blindness), caused by the parasitic nematode …
Human burials indicate climate-mediated shifts in South African agriculturalist demography after 2000 years ago
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Emma Loftus, Maryna Steyn, Marlize Lombard
South Africa's Iron Age (c. 250 CE - 1850 CE) was a period of socio-economic transitions. With the spread of Bantu-speaking peoples from western Africa, …
Smart contract in construction procurement: insights and recommendations from South Africa
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Love Opeyemi David, Marumo Kgomo, Clinton Aigbavboa
Introduction The traditional procurement system in the construction industry has been plagued by inefficiencies, often serving as a significant obstacle to project delivery. Thus, this …
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 enzyme inhibition and its impacts on hepatic preneoplasia: a new avenue for liver cancer management
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Hebatollah E. Eitah, Rabab Hamed Sayed, Yousreya Ali Maklad
Aims Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 enzyme (DPP-4) was reported to be associated with immune stimulation, resistance to anti-neoplastic agents and lipid accumulation. Dysregulated DPP-4 expression was reported …