Epidemics, Ebola and the dignity of goodbye: how public health could respect culture
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Janet Michel, Ntuli A. Kapologwe, Marcel Tanner
The Ebola epidemic in East and Central Africa is not only a medical emergency but also a crisis of grief, dignity, and human connection. As …
Pigeonpea transplanting for climate change adaptation: simulating transplanting methods and planting dates for sustainable pigeonpea production in semi-arid tropics
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Prasad Jairam Kamdi, Pranuthi Gogumalla, Gajanan Sawargaonkar
Climate variability, improper planting methods, and incorrect sowing times significantly influence pigeonpea ( Cajanus cajan L.) yields in the semi-arid tropics (SATs). This research combines …
Measles Vaccination Coverage, Caregiver Perceptions, and Information Sources in Five Selected Outbreak Districts of Zambia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
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Priscilla Nkonde Gardner, Dalitso Ngulube, Musole Chipoya
Debt Servicing, Exchange Rate Depreciation, and Inflation in Ghana: Evidence from ARDL Bounds Testing and NARDL Asymmetric Analysis
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Isaac Nyame, Gabriel Osei Forkuo
Extinction pathways in dengue-Zika multi-pathogen systems with antibody-dependent enhancement
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Richmond Balinia Adda
Introduction Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) creates complex multi-pathogen dynamics that fundamentally alter extinction probabilities in co-circulating dengue and Zika viruses. Methods We develop a stochastic framework …
Mapping of scientific production and conceptual structure among adolescents in digital resilience and cybersecurity
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Fani Moses Radebe
Background: Research on digital resilience and cybersecurity among adolescents has grown significantly. Yet adolescents remain underexplored, and studies focus narrowly on coping rather than broader …
Epidemiological determinants and economic impact of heartwater in livestock systems across Lephalale municipality, Limpopo, South Africa (2010–2022)
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Walter Shiba, Itumeleng Matle, Siphe Zantsi
Heartwater, caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium and transmitted by Amblyomma ticks, remains one of the most economically significant tick-borne diseases affecting livestock in South Africa. However, …
Sequential removal of oppositely charged multi pollutants from wastewater using sugarcane bagasse
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Magda A. Akl, Azza A. Fahim, Aya Gamal Mostafa
Abstract Efficient removal of organic pollutants from water remains a major challenge. In this work, a circular economy strategy is adopted to address critical challenges …
Nitrogen fertilization and biostimulants in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) production: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and nutrient management framework
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Usama A. Abd El-Razek
Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) is a globally significant industrial crop, yet the interactive effects of nitrogen (N) fertilization and biostimulant application on yield and …
Kinetic and physicochemical modeling of β-galactosidase from Rhynchophorus palmarum larvae
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Sobamfou Marius KAMBIRE, Mankambou Jacques Gnanwa, David Boa
Palm weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum L.) is a significant pest that has been identified as a threat to palm trees in tropical regions. Beyond its agricultural …
Evaluation of the synergistic and antagonistic antibacterial effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields combined with ciprofloxacin and nanochitosan
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Alaa M. Khalil, Nevine L. Seiffein, Wessam M. El-Refaie
This study introduces an innovative electromagnetic nano-approach to combat high-severity bacterial infections without relying solely on high-dose antibiotics. We investigate the synergistic potential of extremely …
Artificial Intelligence Framework for Audit-Ready Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Under Explainability, Fairness, and Regulatory Transparency Constraints
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Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Nkemakonam Chidiebube Igbokwe, Chukwuma Godfrey Ono
Land-market drivers of peri-urban land transformation in Mpingu and Malingunde extension planning areas, Lilongwe District, Malawi
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Jabulani Nyengere, Frank Tchuwa, Harineck Mayamiko Tholo
Introduction Peri-urban land use and land cover change is accelerating across Sub-Saharan Africa, reshaping agrarian landscapes where smallholder farming, settlement expansion, and common resources increasingly …
Bounded elementary extensions of trees with unbounded paths
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Ruaan Kellerman
A tree is a partially ordered set that is downwards linear and downwards connected. A tree is called bounded when each of its paths (i.e. …
Interface-programmed nano energy systems for coupled solar conversion and thermoelectric power: a critical mini-review and translational roadmap
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Val Hyginus Udoka Eze
Nano-enabled solar, thermoelectric, and hybrid photovoltaic–thermoelectric (PV–TEG) systems offer promising routes for improving renewable-energy utilization, yet the field remains fragmented across material classes, device architectures, …
Inflammation, infection, and immune dysregulation in chronic kidney disease: translational and epidemiological perspectives
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Aminu Shittu
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a growing global health challenge associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden. Although metabolic and haemodynamic factors, particularly diabetes …
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence factors of Enterococcus spp. infecting broiler chickens in Egypt
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Haitham Helmy Sayed, Reem M. Alsaadawy, Mahmoud Sabra
Enterococcus spp. are potential pathogens in broiler chickens, causing economic losses in addition to their extensive capacity to acquire and disseminate antimicrobial resistance genes among …
Optimization of Processing Parameters in Clay–Coconut Shell Composite Filters Using Grey Relational Analysis
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Adedayo Deborah Adeyinka-Aderanti, A. A. Agbeleye, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye
Perceived factors shaping unsafe abortion practices among young women in Bongo District, Ghana
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Joel Afram Saah, Richard Opoku Asare
Background: Unsafe abortion remains a critical public health challenge among young women in Ghana, persisting despite the relatively liberal provisions of PNDC Law 102. Aim: …
Development and psychometric validation of the AI chatbots acceptance and perception scale for higher education students
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Ashraf Ibrahim, Mohamed Ali Nemt-allah
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in higher education has transformed student learning experiences and institutional operations, yet comprehensive measurement tools for assessing …