Influence of the Force Account Approach on the Implementation of Educational Infrastructure Projects in Government Secondary Schools in Tanzania
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HASSAN IDRISA ABDUL
Seroprevalence, Risk Factors Analysis and Outbreak Investigation of Foot and Mouth Disease in Selected Areas of Central and Southern Parts of Ethiopia
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Tekalegn Desta Tucho, Eyob Hirpa Tola, Ayelech Muluneh
Phytochemical Profiling and Antivenom Efficacy of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Solanecio mannii Against Bitis arietans Venom in Female Swiss Albino Mice
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Lewis Ontonchi Amwama, Daniel Gaichu Muthee, Silas Kiruki
Bridging knowledge and practice gaps in antimicrobial stewardship among veterinary professionals in Zambia’s poultry sector: a mixed-methods pre–post intervention study
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Chikwanda Chileshe, Chisoni Mumba, Ricky Chazya
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major threat to animal health, food security, and public health globally, with poultry production systems recognized as important contributors to …
The extended pink esthetic score (E-PES): a reliability and multidirectional score-behavior study for peri-implant esthetic assessment
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Hani ElNahass, Suzy Nabil Naiem, Bilal Al Nawas
OBJECTIVES: The Pink Esthetic Score (PES) is widely used to assess peri-implant soft-tissue esthetics around single-tooth implant restorations; however, frontal-view assessment may incompletely capture three-dimensional …
Determinants of parental traditional medicine use for children during COVID-19 in Dire Dawa city administration, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023/24: Mixed community based cross-sectional study design
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Mohammed Kebede, Gudeta Kusheta, Mehammedamin Jemal
INTRODUCTION: Globally, 85% of the population uses traditional medicine. Ethiopia is a country with various traditional medicinal practices. However, various studies also reported traditional medicine …
Epidemiological Profile of Overweight and Obesity Among Secondary School Adolescents in the Bamenda Ii Municipality
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Borisgoden Ngeh Edie Mesumbe, Clinton Kwemu Njakoi, Kate Kane
Investigation of silica fume influence on the compaction and strength properties of cement-stabilized fine to medium sand
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Ibrahim F. Eldemary, Mostafa A. Yousef, Mohamed Eleiche
Abstract Stabilization of marginal desert soils while enhancing sustainability through reduced CO₂ emissions and the use of industrial by-products, remains a challenging task. Cement-stabilized soil …
Phenotypic Determinants and Clinical Implications of Creatinine-Cystatin C eGFR Discordance in Nigerian Adults
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Izuchukwu Nnachi Mba, Imafidor Iyabode, Bruno Basil
Hibiscus derived nitrogen doped carbon nanochains for visual pH sensing and catalytic methyl orange degradation
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Hebat‐Allah S. Tohamy
Abstract The rapid expansion of synthetic azo dye pollution requires the development of multifunctional nanomaterials capable of simultaneous real-time monitoring and active chemical remediation. Herein, …
From optional to essential: making technology integration the backbone of mathematics preservice teacher education in open distance e-learning systems in the Global South
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Terungwa James Age, Masilo France Machaba
The expansion of Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) systems across the Global South has transformed access to teacher education, yet this transformation has not been matched …
Reframing sorghum biofortification: multi-trait nutritional dissection of Sudanese wild germplasm reveals extractability-driven breeding targets
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Layla Kamal, Khitma A. Sir Elkhatim, Tagwa M. A. Mohammed Alkhair
Introduction: Sorghum is a cornerstone of food security in Sudan, yet sorghum-based diets contribute to widespread micronutrient deficiencies. Conventional biofortification has focused on raising grain …
Resilient food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: climate change impacts, adaptation hurdles, and nature-based solutions
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Kelvin Ngongolo, Atuhombye Sigala, Doreen Jeremiah Mrimi
Sub-Saharan Africa remains particularly vulnerable to climate change risks because its rain-fed agricultural systems are susceptible to heat waves, unpredictable rainfall, and natural disasters. This …
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Knee Joint Meniscal Tears in a Selected Diagnostic Centre in Kano State, Nigeria
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Fatima Abba Mukhtar, Maryam O. Hassan, Possible W. Ewona
Botanical defence: medicinal plants as botanical insecticides against Locustana pardalina Walker (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
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Afika-amazizi Naledi Mbuyiswa, Hlalanathi Y. Gwanya, Ompelege Jacqueline Phokwe
Background Food crop infestations caused by the insect pest Locustana pardalina threaten global food security, particularly in developing regions. This pest can devastate entire crops, …
Inbreeding depression and population viability in a recovering population of Mauritius kestrels
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Ken J. Norris, Carl Jones, Jim Groombridge
Abstract Inbreeding depression (the reduction in fitness associated with inbreeding) has been demonstrated in a wide range of animals, but despite its ubiquity, is not …
Epidemiological study of Toxocara canis infection in dogs in selected regions of Egypt
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Hattan S. Gattan, Mohamed Marzok, Abdelfattah Selim
Background Toxocariasis caused by Toxocara canis is a common parasitic disease in dogs with important zoonotic implications. Although fecal examination is traditionally used for diagnosis, …
Socioeconomic deprivation and maternal mental health in developing countries: a multicenter study of postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
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Saad Zbiri, Carine Milcent
Despite growing research on maternal mental health, evidence from low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, remains limited and fragmented. We provide context-specific evidence in …
Educational strategies to improve health literacy for people with type 2 diabetes in low socio-economic communities: A realist review protocol
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Namalambo Mwenda - Ng’uni, Martin Heine, Fastone Goma
INTRODUCTION: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has emerged among the top ten causes of disability and mortality worldwide. Health literacy is crucial for effective self-management to …
Determinants of Dividend Payout Policy in Ethiopian Private Banks and Insurance Companies: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
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PETROS DEGEFA MULU