A policy in stagnation: addressing inequalities in the distribution of emergency obstetric and neonatal care in Ghana
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Ephraim Kumi Senkyire, Gloria Senkyire, Rullmann Twi Owusu
Maternal health has been a focal point of global attention since the 1980s, with initiatives like Safe Motherhood, Millennium Development and Sustainable Development Goals aiming …
Governance of Tunisian sports organizations: what is the matter?
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Samir Ghodhbani, Nizar Souissi
Introduction Tunisian Sports federations with a public service mission are tasked with organizing, promoting, and developing their respective sports disciplines. Over the last decade, these …
Cleaning fungal stains on cotton and wood-containing paper using protease
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Mohamed Z. M. Salem, Wael S. Mohamed, Olfat Ahmad
Protease enzyme at concentrations of 50, 75, and 100 U (μmol/min), in both solution and paste form, was evaluated for cleaning stains caused by Aspergillus …
Factors associated with health-related quality of life and financial toxicity among gynecological cancer patients in Southern Nigeria
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Chibuzor Franklin Ogamba, Adedayo Joseph, Ayodeji Kayode Adefemi
The health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and financial toxicity (FT) of women with gynecological cancers in sub-Saharan Africa have not been sufficiently explored. This study …
Investigation of the in vivo and in silico wound healing property of Retama raetam (Forssk) Webb & Berthel. leaves extract
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Hafsia Bouzenna, Hmed Ben‐Nasr, Najla Hfaeidh
In this study, the wound healing properties of the leaf aqueous extract of Retama raetam (Forssk) Webb & Berthel was investigated in vivo and in …
Biochemical characterization of a novel purified lectin extracted from Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom for its antiviral activity
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Yousra A. El‐Maradny, Marwa M. Abu‐Serie, Mona H. Hashish
Abstract Viruses are responsible for numerous serious outbreaks and pandemics worldwide. In this context, lectins, which are carbohydrate-binding proteins, have garnered attention due to their …
Minimal impact of feed intolerance during therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in a South African cohort with a standardised feeding regimen
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Ilhaam Samaai, Michael S. Pepper, Shakti Pillay
Introduction Enteral feeding during therapeutic hypothermia (TH) for neonatal hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), is beneficial, but there is insufficient evidence to guide timing and feed …
Utilizing metakaolin and siliceous waste from the alum industry to create geopolymer adsorbent for the removal of certain heavy metals
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Khaled Elewa, A. F. Tawfic, Mostafa Tarek
Abstract A geopolymer (GP) from Partially Dealuminated Kaolin (PDK) was synthesized. PDK is a solid waste of alum industry, it was produced in a big …
Investigations of Cu2ONPs - Orange Peels: Biosynthesis, Characterization, and Anticancer Activity on a Cytotoxic Breast Cancer Cell Line
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Khalidah Khalaf Jabbar, Salim Oudah Mezan, Mohamed Bouaziz
BACKGROUND: The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of nanocomposites extracted from orange peels in targeting and combating MCF-7 cells. METHODS: We characterized the nanoparticles …
Decreased Expression Levels Of PIWIL2, PIWIL3 and PIWIL4 Are Associated with Poor Prognosis and Worse Survival in Bladder Cancer Patients
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Gehan Hammad, Mona Magdy, Tarek Aboushousha
BACKGROUND: Bladder cancer (BC) remains one of the most prevalent and recurrent malignancies worldwide. Identification of early biomarkers and prognostic indicators is vital for improving …
A comparative parasitological, histopathological, and proteomic analysis of Schistosoma mansoni infected mice treated with ivermectin and praziquantel
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Eman S. El-Wakil, Mona Mohamed Tolba, Mona Hasan El-Sayad
This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of ivermectin (IVM) with praziquantel (PZQ) in treating Schistosoma mansoni-infected mice through biological and proteomic analysis. Detecting …
A nearly exact discretization of a two-neuron system with a time delay
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A. M. A. Abo-Bakr
Abstract Delay differential equations (DDEs) play a crucial role in modeling dynamical systems where the future state depends on both the present and past values. …
Reinforcement of osteochondoral defects repair with leukocyte platelet-rich fibrin and bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells in a rabbit model
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Mohamed Salem, Awad Rizk, Esam Mosbah
Abstract Background The spontaneous healing of the osteochondral defects leads to the formation of fibrous or fibrocartilage tissue that lack normal cartilage characteristics. Therefore, there …
Soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 (sTREM-1) predicts mortality in patients with febrile illness in southern Mozambique
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Núria Balanza, Bàrbara Baró, Sara Ajanovic
BACKGROUND: Fever is a leading reason for seeking healthcare globally. Early in the course of febrile illness, it is challenging to identify patients at risk …
Molecular study of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa causing wound infection in an Egyptian tertiary hospital
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Nagwan G. El Menofy, Mahmoud M. Tawfick, Mona Shaban E. M. Badawy
INTRODUCTION: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterial pathogen that causes various acute and chronic human infections, including wound and burn infections, with serious consequences. This study …
Development and assessment of fly ash and metakaolin blended geopolymer concrete incorporating expanded vermiculite for masonry units
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Moegamat Tashriq Bhayat, Adewumi John Babafemi, Wibke De Villiers
Abstract The widespread availability of coal-fired plants and kaolinite deposits has rendered fly ash and metakaolin, respectively, as sustainable alternatives for conventional cement and fired …
Navigating norms: a qualitative exploration of factors shaping contraceptive use in Senegal
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Manuela Reveiz, Rahmatoulah Gueye, Thaïs González-Capella
Introduction: Despite the increasing contraceptive, women in Senegal are facing both material and social obstacles to access family planning (FP) services. Decisions regarding contraceptive use …
Stage at diagnosis and tumor characteristics among young women and men with breast cancer, in Ethiopia and Sweden, a descriptive cross-sectional study
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Tove Ekdahl Hjelm, Tewodros Yalew Gebremariam, Mahlet Fekadu Weldearegay
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer patients diagnosed in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are generally younger, and present with more advanced stage of disease, than those in high-income countries. …
Electrochemical evaluation of stainless steel alloy as a ureteral stent in synthetic urine solution in-vitro with Candida urinary tract infection
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Salma Mamdouh, Renad S. El‐Kamel, Amany M. Fekry
This study evaluates the electrochemical performance of 316 L stainless steel alloy as a potential ureteral stent material in a synthetic urine environment mimicking conditions …
Efficacy of the spatial repellent SC Johnson Mosquito Shield™ against anophelines in free-flight chambers, semi-field systems, experimental huts, and in-home tests
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Johnson Kyeba Swai, Watson Ntabaliba, Hassan Ngonyani
Background Evaluation of vector control tools follows a phased approach, progressing from laboratory studies to semi-field trials in experimental huts, and finally to small-scale (in-home …