Burnout and coping mechanisms among Sudanese healthcare workers during the ongoing Sudan war: a cross-sectional study
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Muhannad Bushra Masaad Ahmed, Ahmed Balla M. Ahmed, Salma S. Alrawa
BACKGROUND: During the Sudan war, healthcare workers have encountered extraordinary challenges, including physical assaults and the immense strain of delivering care with critically limited resources. …
Molecular characterization of imprinting disorders: Beckwith–Wiedemann, Silver–Russell, and Prader-Willi syndromes in Egyptian patients
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Amal M. Mohamed, Ola M. Eid, Marwa Farid
BACKGROUND: Imprinted genes, characterized by monoallelic expressions (either maternal or paternal), they are crucial for normal growth and development. Disruption of their monoallelic expressions leads …
HPV DNA screening and vaccination strategies in Tunisia
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Anas Lahdhiri, Beya Benzina, Emna Ennaifer
In Tunisia, cervical cancer ranks as the 14th most common cancer, largely driven by high-risk of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types, notably HPV 16 and 18. …
Folate-based binuclear Mn(II) chelates with 2,2’-bipyridine/1,10-phenanthroline as targeted anticancer agents for colon cancer cells
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Mona S. Ragab, Marwa H. Soliman, Marwa Sharaky
Abstract Researchers have shown significant interest in the chemistry of mixed ligand transition metal chelates due to their diverse applications and bonding features. Herein, we …
Establishment of antiretroviral pediatric registry: efforts toward achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets in the Free State Province, South Africa
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Bridget Omotoso, Mukesh Dheda, Joseph B. Sempa
Globally, there are approximately 1·5 million children (0-14 years old) living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), of which 90% are in sub-Saharan Africa. …
The efficacy of one-stage laparoscopic versus two-stage endo-laparoscopic management of cholecystocholedocholithiasis
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Medhat Mohamed Anwar, Shaimaa Abdelaziz Abdelmoneim, Mahmoud Hamida
BACKGROUND: Over the past 20 years, one-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) combined with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained wide acceptance for the management …
Influence of different patient positions on erector spinae plane block spread in modified radical mastectomy: a prospective randomized comparative study
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Adel Ibrahim Hozien, Sahar Ahmed El-Karadawy, Hussein Mohamed Agameya
BACKGROUND: Although the analgesic effect of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been proven, its efficacy may be influenced by the patient's position during the …
Development of a granular bioformulation of Achromobacter xylosoxidans AX77 16S for sustainable onion white rot management and growth enhancement
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Aziza Hamed El-Kasaby, Khalid M. Ghoneem, Yasser Mohamed Shabana
Onion white rot, caused by Stromatinia cepivora, is a major soil-borne fungal disease that severely affects onion production. This study introduces a novel endophytic bacterium, …
Cultivar specific nitrogen and potassium recommendations optimize yield and quality attributes in sugar beet
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Sobhi F. Lamlom, Ahmed M. Abdelghany, Aly A. A. El-Banna
This study aimed to investigate cultivar-specific responses to nitrogen and potassium fertilization in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) to optimize yield, quality attributes, and fertilizer use …
Post-Acute COVID-19 Pathophysiology: Cellular Stress Responses, Immune Dysregulation, and Biochemical Signatures in Recovery Phase
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Inas M. Alhudiri, Mahmoud F. Gaballa, Fawzi O. Ebrahim
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) presents with persistent symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, and cognitive impairment, even after apparent clinical recovery. Although widely reported, the …
Intra-familial transmission of Hepatitis B virus in a peri-urban community from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Florence Cindibu Kalonji, Yu Nakagama, Evariste Tshibangu‐Kabamba
BACKGROUND: Despite global elimination targets set for 2030, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health challenge in low-income countries, including the Democratic …
Knowledge Attitude and Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Age-Eligible Women and Male Partners in Makurdi North-Central Nigeria
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Omoregie Irowa, Olumide Stephen Adeyeye, Paul Ejeh Ogwuche
OBJECTIVE: To inform effective intervention strategies, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and determinants of cervical cancer screening (CCS) among women and their …
NiO@conducting polymer electrocatalyst for hydrazine-assisted oxygen evolution reaction through water splitting
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Ekram Hamdy El-Ads, Moshira M. Khalil, M.A. Abd El‐Ghaffar
Abstract The energetic suitability of electrochemical water splitting is hindered by the sluggish kinetics of oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The electrochemical oxidation of hydrazine (HyzOR) …
Molecular characterization and diversity of carbapenemases in Gram-negative bacteria in Libyan hospitals
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Khouloud Slimene, Salem K Almahjoub, Aldukali Alkeskas
INTRODUCTION: Antimicrobial resistance has become a major threat to public health, especially in developing countries, due to the uncontrolled consumption of antibiotics. This study aims …
The Role of Technical and Vocational Education relative to Academic Schooling in the Transition of the Youth to Labour Markets in Kenya
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Bonface Mujuri, Immaculate Kathomi
This paper explores the role of Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET) relative to academic education in the transition of youths to the labor …
Optimized transesterification of unrefined palm and waste cooking oil blend to biodiesel using cement kiln dust catalyst
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Mahmoud S. Hefney, Mai O. Abdelmigeed, Tamer S. Ahmed
Abstract Biodiesel is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. However, biodiesel’s economic feasibility for mass-production remains a challenge. This study investigates the use of cement …
The remineralizing ability of self-assembling peptide P11-4, 2% arginine enriched sodium fluoride and functionalized tri calcium phosphate fluoride varnishes in treatment of white spot lesions – a randomized controlled trial
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Bardis Salah Abd Elaziz, Dina Hamdy, M. E. Galal
BACKGROUND: White spot lesions (WSLs) is a caries lesion distinguished by white opacity due to subsurface enamel demineralization. These lesions resulting from a disparity between …
Reliable and efficient magnetic data inversion for resource detection using a hybrid bat algorithm
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Khalid S. Essa, Mahmoud Elhussein, Omar A. Gomaa
Accurate estimation of subsurface parameters is a critical objective in geophysical exploration. This study introduces an innovative hybrid algorithm integrating the Bat Algorithm (BA) with …
Identifying promoters to enhance heterologous gene expression in recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains cultivated on non-native substrates
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Jordan Fortuin, Riaan den Haan
Abstract Efficient bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) to ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae requires its engineering to express heterologous enzymes at titres high enough to make …
24-month randomized controlled clinical trial assessment of surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic activated bulk-fill resin composite according to USPHS and FDI criteria
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Ashraf Aref, Safaa Abdelhakim, Mona Riad
BACKGROUND: To assess the surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic-activated bulk-fill resin composite (BFRC) in comparison to non-sonic-activated BFRC, over 24 months, …