Physicochemical properties, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant capacity of mixed Sidr honey from Saudi Arabia
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Rasha M. El-Meihy, Mohamed K. Morsy, S. Kasem
Introduction Sidr honey has been used for centuries for its taste, odor, nutritive value, and therapeutic characteristics, including antibacterial and antioxidant activity. Sidr honey is …
Updated checklist of mayflies from northeastern Algeria with biogeographical and ecological insights (Insecta, Ephemeroptera)
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Wissem Hezil, Farrah Samraoui, Abdellatif Satour
Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and energy transfer between ecotones, making them key indicators of freshwater ecosystem health. As part of …
Association of knockdown resistance mutations with pyrethroid resistance in Aedes aegypti, a major arbovirus vector in Cameroon
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Christophe R. Keumeni, Aurélie P. Yougang, Flobert Njiokou
BACKGROUND: The development of insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes has been reported in several African countries. However, information about the mechanisms involved remains scarce. This …
Knowledge and practices of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Eastern Province, Zambia: A qualitative study
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Muyereka Nyirenda, Choolwe Jacobs, Mpundu Makasa
Birth preparedness and complication readiness are key strategies for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and practices of birth …
Childbirth fear and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Gondar city public health institutions, northwest Ethiopia, 2022
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Wubedle Zelalem Temesgan, Mastewal Belayneh Aklil, Tazeb Alemu Anteneh
BACKGROUND: Childbirth is a normal physiological process that transit women to motherhood, and it is a major event in women's life. Women face many challenges …
Mucinous carcinoma of the breast: epidemiological, clinical, and prognostic characteristics; a single-center experience
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Omar Hamdy, Mosab Shetiwy, Mahmoud M. Saber
INTRODUCTION: Mucinous (colloid) carcinoma (MC) of the breast typically affects postmenopausal and elderly women, with a more favorable prognosis compared to invasive breast carcinoma of …
Quantitative evaluation of potentially toxic elements and associated risks in Acrisols and Ferralsols of western Ghana
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Meryem El Mellouki, Ali Boularbah, Fassil Kebede
This study investigates the natural distribution of potentially toxic elements in western Ghana as affected by soil types (i.e., Acrisols and Ferralsols). Geo-accumulation indices (Igeo), …
Conceptualization of gender in published malaria and gender research: a systematic descriptive review
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Deborah Atobrah, Benjamin Kobina Kwansa, Patience G Okyere-Asante
BACKGROUND: Malaria disproportionately affects vulnerable and marginalised population subgroups, including women and girls, migrants, and persons with disabilities. Gender roles expose men and women differently …
Towards a universal implementation of labor companionship: a synthesis of the policy and facility environment of eight low-and-middle income countries
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Soha El-Halabi, Andrea B. Pembe, Alexandre Dumont
Background: Labor companionship, the presence of a woman's person of choice during childbirth, has benefits to both woman and baby and is recommended by the …
Evaluation of a Three-dimensional printable and two CAD/CAM hybrid resin materials used as permanent single tooth restoration: An in-Vitro study
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Noha Saadoun, Mohamed Sherif Mohamed Salah Farag, Rania Badawy
Abstract Objectives To evaluate and compare three commercially available hybrid resin materials used for additive and subtractive production (CAD/CAM applications) of permanent single-tooth restorations. Materials …
Clinicopathological and molecular subtypes of breast cancer in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: A two-year retrospective study
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Hayden Gerald Kretzmann, Oladele Vincent Adeniyi
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women worldwide and the most frequent cause of cancer death in women in low- and …
Therapeutic potential of isolated flavonoids from Anise and coriander aerial parts in antimicrobial efficacy, molecular docking, ADMET, and dynamic simulations
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Salma El Sawi, Amal M. El‐Feky, Mohamed Sabry Abd Elraheam Elsayed
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) are globally esteemed for their applications in both culinary and medicinal contexts. In the present study, the quantitative …
Black soldier fly larvae composting as a bioremediation approach for heavy metals and pathogens in fecal sludge cake
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Agnes Nalunga, Allan John Komakech, J. Karungi
Abstract Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) composting is increasingly explored as a sustainable strategy to treat organic waste. This study assessed the potential of BSFL …
No Connections, No Employment: Social Capital and Youth Graduate Unemployment in South Africa
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Zethembe Mseleku
South Africa continues to battle against the constantly increasing unemployment rate despite the major improvements in the massification of higher education. Young people, in particular, …
Early postoperative evaluation of an open-source digital workflow for designing custom-made zirconia membranes in maxillary guided bone regeneration
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Muhammad Ibrahim Sakr, Ahmed Salem, Ayman Ahmed Mustafa Yaseen
BACKGROUND: Computer-guided surgery has played a crucial role in planning alveolar ridge augmentation. In the last decade, various software programs have been used in computer-guided …
The influence of cavity design on the mechanical behavior of endo-crown restorations: an ex-vivo study
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Mohamed Gomaa Altamimi, Omaima S. El Mahallawi, Monika Łukomska−Szymańska
BACKGROUND: Root canal-treated teeth often exhibit significant structural loss, necessitating effective and conservative restorative techniques. The present study aimed to assess the effect of cavity …
Green synthesis of nanoselenium by Ferula assa-foetida (L.) root extract: Docking study, antimicrobial activity, and its role as a biostimulant in Vicia faba (L.) seedlings
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Eman Zakaria Ahmed, A. Sattar, Eslam T. Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using Ferula assa-foetida L. root extract offers an eco-friendly approach for biomedical and agricultural applications by leveraging plant …
Nitrogen-Passivated germanium carbide nanomeshes as potential catalysts for photocatalytic water splitting
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Sarah Gamal, Ghada E. Khedr, M. Nashaat
Abstract Nitrogen-passivated germanium carbide (GeC) nanomeshes have been systematically investigated as efficient photocatalysts for water splitting. The nanomesh, characterized by a lattice constant of 19.3 …
Prevalence and associated factors affecting pelvic floor disorder among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Tefera Belsty Mihretie, Wubshet Nebiyu Mogess
INTRODUCTION: Pelvic floor disorders are a global health problem affecting millions of women, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to …
Prevalence of malaria, anemia and associated factors among school children in Hawassa city, Sidama, Ethiopia
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Alia Gena, Solomon Asnake, Tadesse Menjetta
BACKGROUND: The recurrent occurrence of malaria and anemia are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In tropical regions, malaria …