Advancements in fixed point results for ordered metric space via extended F-weak contraction with applications
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Yahaya Jibrin Danjuma, Muhammed Raji, Isaac Adaji
Abstract Abstract In (Ann. Math. Comp. Sc., 20, 82–97, 2024), Raji and Ibrahim introduced a new class of contractions, termed modified α-F-weak contractions, and established …
Advancing Plant Health in Sub-Saharan Africa: Understanding National Agricultural Research Institutions capacities for Strategic Investment Priorities to Boost Genetic Gains Against Crop Biotic Stress
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J. N. Kimunye, B Sinare, Hermann Some
Abstract Plant health research within National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (NARES) represents a critical yet neglected pillar of agricultural resilience in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), …
Native rhizobia from arid and semi-arid regions of Algeria exhibit drought tolerance
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Imane Attig, Mouloud Ghadbane, Beatrice Farda
Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the potential of the native rhizobia that were isolated in the root nodules of goat-thorn, broom, …
Hydraulic Effects of Longitudinal Debris Accumulation Upstream of Trash Screens in Open Channels
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Emam A. Osman, Ola Mohamed Eraky
Measuring Knowledge, Attitude, and Response (A-KAR) regarding chemotherapy among cancer patients: a cross-sectional study
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Ahmed Reda Bahr, Basant Atef Ahmed, Hebatalla Abdelmaksoud Abdelmonsef Ahmed
Chemotherapeutic agents serve as a fundamental treatment approach for numerous cancer types. Providing patients with comprehensive information about chemotherapy's purposes, advantages, disadvantages, and management strategies …
ESTA Occupiers and the Construction of Buildings and Homesteads on Farmland: Addressing Critical Issues in Light of Prinsloo NO v Ngcongwane [2023] ZALCC 22 and Basfour 3327 (Pty) Ltd v Thwala (Leave to Appeal) [2023] ZALCC 28
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Lerato Rudolph Ngwenyama
The purpose of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act (62 of 1997) (ESTA) is to enhance and promote the ideal of long-term security of …
Non-Asymptotic Variational Learning for Monotone Nonlinear Multiscale Elliptic Equations: Scale-Robust Primal-Dual Bounds and Strong-Form Statistical Ill-Conditioning
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Ronald Katende
We develop a non-asymptotic approximation, sampling, and finite-iteration optimization theory for variational physics-informed approximation of uniformly monotone nonlinear multiscale elliptic equations. For boundary-compatible neural feature …
Deficit drip irrigation and nitrogen fertigation synergistically modulate sesame performance: morpho-physiological, agronomic, and quality traits
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Asmaa Hamoda, Mokhtar Dabbour, Nora Hussein
Abstract The indiscriminate and excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer, coupled with over-irrigation, represents a well-documented driver of reduced crop productivity and severe environmental degradation in …
Delineation of site-specific nutrient management zones using PCA and fuzzy C-means clustering in Aroressa district, Sidama region, Ethiopia
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Mengistu Liramo Aja, Shimelis Gizachew, Wassie Haile
Soil fertility variability is a major constraint to agricultural productivity in Ethiopian highlands, yet uniform nutrient management persists due to inadequate characterization of spatial heterogeneity. …
Sustainable miniaturized smartphone-coupled TLC platform for innovative cleaning validation: application to tizanidine combinations under challenging concentration ratios
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Mariam O. Abd el-Aziz, Ahmed H. Nadim, Hany Hunter Monir
Cross-contamination in pharmaceutical industry is a critical threat to patient safety, potentially reducing therapeutic efficacy and causing adverse effects and addiction. Drugs with narrow therapeutic …
Synovial fluid level of myeloperoxidase enzyme following ultrasound-guided regenerative injections in patients with irreducible temporomandibular disc displacement: a double-blinded parallel randomized clinical trial
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Mariam M. Bahgat, Nadia R. El-Helw, Ahmed M. Abdel-Hamid
BACKGROUND: Irreducible temporomandibular disc displacement (DDwoR) is a subtype of internal derangement of temporomandibular joint (TMJ-ID). Recognizing the risks related to DDwoR with its pathogenesis, …
Sustainable waste valorization through vermicomposting: optimizing rabbit manure–plant/kitchen waste mixtures for agroecosystem benefits
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Heba G.R. Younis, Mohamed E. Abuarab, Hassan R.S. Abdellatif
Abstract The growth in organic waste generation from agriculture and homes and excessive use of chemical fertilizers call for sustainable nutrient management practices. We investigated …
Characterization of indigenous goat production systems and husbandry practices for sustainable smallholder goat farming
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Antehun Getachew, Chencha Chebo, Yisehak Kechero
Abstract Ethiopia possesses diverse indigenous goat populations that substantially contribute to household income, food security, and livelihood resilience. However, rapid demographic growth, market dynamics, and …
The use of electronic chat in French language teaching to develop written interaction skills among faculty of education students
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Fatma Ali AbdElaal
Abstract Written interaction is a core component of foreign language development because it enables learners to negotiate meaning, respond to others, and refine linguistic knowledge …
Combined effects of Lenvatinib and zinc oxide nanoparticles by promoting apoptosis and anti-proliferative activity in mice bearing Ehrlich solid tumors
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Faten Zahran, Shimaa El-Metwaly, Ahmed A. Shaaban
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to evaluate the anticancer activity of lenvatinib and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) separately and in combination and whether …
Lycopene attenuates dexamethasone induced depression like behavior and immunological dysfunction via restoration of neuro-immune-metabolic homeostasis in rats
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Hend A. Essa
Chronic glucocorticoid therapy, while clinically indispensable, often induces debilitating neuropsychiatric side effects, including depression-like behaviors, alongside systemic immunosuppression and metabolic dysfunction. The convergence of central …
The first genome assemblies of blackflies (genus Simulium): exploring genomic diversity across Africa
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Shannon M. Hedtke, Neha Sirwani, Emily Hendrickson
Healthcare Worker Preparedness for Snakebite Management in Selected Zambian Hospitals: An Exploratory Study
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Kingford Chimfwembe, Aashna Uppal, Frank-Leonel Tianyi
Abstract Background Snakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease and an important public health challenge in Zambia. Effective management of snakebite patients requires healthcare workers …
Shear behavior of UHPFRC deep beams with internal opening reinforcement
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Ahmed M. Yousef, Ahmed Mohamed Tahwia, Ali A. Elzain
Abstract This study experimentally and numerically investigated the shear behavior of UHPFRC deep beams with internal-opening reinforcement, focusing on how internal-opening reinforcement detailing can mitigate …
Factors associated with delayed access of care among children under five with malaria and their outcomes at a regional referral hospital in Eastern Uganda
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Kayeny Miriam Melody Yung, Lydia Ssenyonga, Paul Oboth
Abstract Introduction Uganda has the highest number of Malaria cases in East and Southern Africa and accounted for 3% of deaths in 2020. This calls …