How resource constraints affect tutoring in under-resourced institutions: A case of rural institutions
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Norless Zibele Nodangala
The purpose of the study is to explore the intersection of socioeconomic challenges and the resource limitations faced by tutoring programs in underprivileged institutions. It …
Knowledge and practice of hemodialysis catheter care and associated factors among patients on maintenance hemodialysis: An analytical cross-sectional study
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Maheda Jilisha Lucas, Emmanuel I. Sumari, Joel Seme Ambikile
BACKGROUND: Effective care of hemodialysis catheters (HDCs) is essential for preventing complications, particularly catheter-related infections, among patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. However, gaps in patient knowledge …
Polypharmacy Burden and Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Among Older Adults in a Ghanaian District Referral Hospital: A Validated Synthetic Cohort Study Using AGS Beers 2023 and STOPP/START v3
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TITUS AFEO AZURE ADUKU, Gideon Kanambi
Abstract Background Geriatric polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) represent severe iatrogenic safety challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. However, clinical quality auditing in under-resourced settings is …
Experimental and AI-based prediction of a solar air heater with novel recycled interlocking channel fins
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Mohamed Koraiem M. Handawy, hisham maher, Hamada Mohamed Abdelmotalib
Solar air heaters are a promising method used for drying and heating applications owing to their low operating costs and simple design. However, these solar …
Machine learning algorithms for detecting and mitigating discriminatory patterns in mortgage lending: a systematic review
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Prince Shema Musonerwa, Benny Uhoranishema, Robert Ngabo Mugisha
Abstract This review synthesizes research on machine learning algorithms effectiveness in detecting discriminatory patterns in mortgage lending, focusing on decision trees, neural networks, and support …
The effectiveness of religious and cultural values in South African schools: A case study on the effectiveness of religious and cultural values in South African schools Post Apartheid Era
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Simbongile Gxagxisa, Mlungiseleli Ziduli
This paper explores the effectiveness of religious and cultural values in South Africa during the post-apartheid era. Currently, South African schools are faced with unrest …
Multidimensional Determinants of Childhood Wasting among Children Under Five in West Africa
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G Nimako, Adusei Bofa, Priscilla Felicia Tano
Digital vs. Expert Assessment of Preclinical Simulation Dental Cavity Preparations at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Benghazi
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Naeima Mohamed Betamar, Hana E. Mahjoub, Zaid El Honi
Cultural adaptation of the EQ-5D-Y-5L into Amharic and Tigrinya languages in Ethiopia
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Abraham Gebregziabiher Welie, Elly Stolk, Laura Duncan
Influence of setting and diagnostic algorithm on disease severity among people diagnosed with symptomatic and asymptomatic tuberculosis in South Africa
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Nicky McCreesh, Indira Govender, Mareca Sithole
Abstract Background There is growing interest in tuberculosis (TB) community screening and detection of asymptomatic TB (aTB). We explored how setting and screening approach influence …
Dynamic properties of Kermack-McKendrick-like models
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Hamidou A. A. Diallo, Khalil Ezzinbi, Nisrine Outada
We rigorously analyze the dynamic properties of Kermack-McKendrick-like compartmental models for infectious diseases, extending the classical SIR framework to include exposed individuals, mild and severe …
Implications of using English as a language of Learning and Teaching: A case study of a Rural High School in South Africa
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Nondwe Daphne Mariana Mtshatsha
The medium of instruction plays a crucial role in how learners access, engage with, and absorb educational material. In South Africa, the continued use of …
Exploring gender representation in leadership roles in Early Childhood Education in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
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Matodzi Godfrey Sikhwari
Gender representation in leadership roles within early childhood education (ECE) has been a topic of global concern, as leadership positions are often disproportionately occupied by …
Explainable Longitudinal Machine Learning for Dementia Progression Using Cognitive and MRI Biomarkers
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Gifty Duah, Eric Nana Yaw Nyarko, Justice Yaw Effah
Abstract Dementia is a progressive neurological condition characterized by cognitive decline and structural brain changes that evolve. Longitudinal modeling of these changes is important for …
Magnitude and determinants of leprosy-related stigma among persons affected by leprosy and community contacts in southern Benin: a mixed-methods study
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Fifamin Noël Christelle GBAGUIDI, Sètondji Diane ZANVO, Sonagnon Inès Elvire AGBO
Integrated 3D static modeling approach for evaluating the Cenomanian Bahariya reservoir in Falak Field Shushan Basin northwestern desert Egypt
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Hady Nasser, Bassem S. Nabawy, Karrar Omar El-Faragawy
Abstract This study integrates petrophysical analysis, seismic interpretation, and 3D reservoir modeling to evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of the Albian-Cenomanian Bahariya Fm in the Falak …
EVALUATION OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG EMPLOYEES IN SELECTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE
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Agunelu Providence Chinaza, Dr. A. Big Alabo, Dr. Victor E. Amah
Abstract This study evaluated occupational stress sources, effects, coping mechanisms, and organizational support among 400 frontline employees in selected oil and gas companies in Rivers …
Sustainable soil health enhancement in mine-affected soils: synergistic effects of vetiver grass and biochar on acidity neutralization and selected microbial population enhancement
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Patience Ntimbane, Pholosho Mmateko Kgopa, Kingsley Kwabena Ayisi
Mine-affected soils have the potential to alleviate pressure on food security from the rising human population. However, these soils are characterized by severe acidity, which …
Artificial Intelligence and FinTech Intensity: A Multi-Region Panel Analysis of its Determinants (2000–2024)
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Moniaye Ayadi
Patterns of musculoskeletal disorders among Cameroonian healthcare workers and their associations with physical activity, sedentary behavior, and health-related quality of life
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Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo, William Mbang Bian, Ahmadou Ahmadou