Manual federated simulation for multiple sclerosis integrating XGBoost algorithm with SHAP explanation
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Hagar E. Ghazy, Z. Haj Ali, Tamer Medhat
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system, underscoring the importance of early and accurate diagnosis. In this study investigates …
Incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections and associated factors in men who have sex with men: results from the ANRS 12 400/DepIST-H cohort
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Oumarou I. Wone Adama, Béatrice Berçot, Arnold Junior Sadio
Abstract Background The objective was through an analysis of longitudinal data from the DepIST-H cohort to estimate the incidence, describe the dynamics and factors associated …
Unequal exposure: spatio-temporal and structural determinants of personal PM2.5 exposure in three sub-Saharan African geographies—the Gambia, Kenya, and Mozambique
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Liberty Makacha, Yiqun Han, Prestige Tatenda Makanga
Background Personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in sub-Saharan Africa remains poorly characterised, obscuring the roles of structural inequities, seasonality, and mobility …
FL-SNNIDS: Federated Spiking Neural Networks for Energy-Efficient Intrusion Detection in Agricultural SDN-IoT Networks
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Selma Amrani, Chirihane Gherbi, Khedidja Medani
Effect of pilates exercises plus breastfeeding positioning adjustment on artificial intelligence-assessed craniovertebral angle in breastfeeding women with forward head posture: a randomized controlled trial
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Doaa Onsy El blasy, Lama Saad El-Din Mahmoud, Khadiga S. Abdulaziz
Forward head posture (FHP), considered a neuromusculoskeletal disorder, includes those associated with breastfeeding. Pilates is recognized for improving posture, flexibility, and core strength. To investigate …
When alcohol is easier to access than toilets: water, sanitation and hygiene exclusion and infrastructural inequality in Nompumelelo, South Africa
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Shadreck Muchaku, Leocadia Zhou, Mhlangabezi Slayi
Introduction Despite sustained investments by the South African government, municipalities, and development partners to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), access to safe water, …
Cropping systems effect on the agronomic performance of neglected legumes under rainfed conditions
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Busisiwe Vilakazi, Paramu Mafongoya, Alfred O. Odindo
Introduction Cropping systems are critical in modifying micro-environments, improving land-use efficiency, and enhancing crop adaptability to marginal conditions. However, the interaction between cropping systems and …
Communication-Efficient Networking for Distributed Agentic AI: A Systematic Review of Protocols, Coordination, Latency and Energy Consumption
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Clinton Amponsah
Distributed agentic artificial intelligence increasingly relies on networked groups of autonomous agents that exchange observations, intentions, plans and task states to achieve collective goals. This …
Editorial: Use of bioinformatics in pharmacogenetics to optimize drug efficacy
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Abdeslam Jaafari, Mounir Tilaoui
In this editorial, we shed light on this topic by providing an overview of some recent discoveries in the field of using Bioinformatic tools in …
Experimental enhancement the evaporator performance using pulsated refrigerant flow
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Osama A. Gaheen, Mohamed Ahmed Aziz, Ahmed M. Elsayed
This study investigates the experimental application of pulsating flow to significantly improve heat transfer rates within an air conditioning system's evaporator. The core aim is …
The impact of data missingness mechanisms and degradation levels on rainfall agroclimatic data analyses
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Chikati, Tinetariro, Wesley, Benjamin, Moven Manjowe, Tapiwa Michelle Masawi
What does a health-zone case-fatality ratio measure during an active outbreak? Reported mortality, mapped health-facility context, and case-death reporting heterogeneity in the 2026 Bundibugyo virus disease epidemic in DR Congo
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Johan G.L. Verheyden, Célestin Nzanzu Mudogo, Wolfgang Jacquet
Abstract Background During an active outbreak, deaths divided by confirmed cases can be mistaken for biological severity or quality of care even though outcomes remain …
Insecticidal activity, chemical characterization, and biochemical responses induced by selected essential oils against Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
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Hanaa Embaby Sadek, Enas Adel Abd-Elatef
Abstract The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is a major pest causing severe damage to tomato crops worldwide. The present study evaluated …
Historical and projected changes in tropical north and south Atlantic indices under different emission scenarios
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Olusola Samuel Ojo, Itunu Ijila, Samuel Ogunjo
Green Marketing Strategies and Consumer Purchasing Behavior: Moderating Role of Environmental Awareness Among Supermarket Consumers in Lagos State
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Haveez Omotayo Ahmadu, Abdulazeez Alhaji Salau, Dolapo Stephen AKINWUMI
Background: The Nigerian retail industry has grown substantially in the last ten years, especially in Lagos. There is a growing concern about environmental issues but …
Primary cesarean section in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis using the Robson Ten-Group Classification System
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Kindu Yinges Wondie, Endalk Birrie Wondifraw, Miteku Andualem Limenih
BACKGROUND: The overuse of cesarean sections, mainly of primary procedures, is a major contributor to perinatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Robson Ten-Group Classification System …
Disease control and its correlates among hypertensive, diabetic, and asthmatic patients enrolled in secondary-level Integrated Chronic Care Clinics in Neno District, rural Malawi
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George Dalitso Limwado, Beatrice Lydia Matanje, Victor Saidi Mithi
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 74% of global deaths, with 86% of premature NCD mortality occurring in low- and middle-income countries. In Malawi, hypertension, …
Critical peace education and democratic participation in fragmented societies: bridging the gap between civic knowledge and civic power in Nigeria
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Michael I. Ugwueze, Leonard Ifeanyi Jr. Ugwu, Peter Labe Atime
Deep ethno-religious divisions and political distrust characterize the social and political environments in Nigeria. These fault lines are responsible for recurring conflicts that continue to …
The gut microbiome as a plausible but unproven moderator of cinnamon trial outcomes in type 2 diabetes: toward phytochemical standardization and precision nutraceuticals
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Eleje Oboma Okonta, Charles O. Nnadi, Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima
Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum spp.) has been widely investigated as an adjunctive nutraceutical for glycemic management in type 2 diabetes mellitus, yet clinical findings remain inconsistent. …
Proposed Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence Integration in Zimbabwe's Higher and Tertiary Education Sector
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Colletor Tendeukai Chipfumbu, Fainos Chokera, Edward Mudzimba