Fractional modeling of zoonotic spillover with optimal control in a multi host system
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Sunday Oluwafemi Gbodogbe, Adedapo Chris Loyinmi
Abstract We propose a fractional-order multi-host epidemic model that captures zoonotic spillover dynamics across human, pig, and bird populations. The model is formulated using the …
Development and validation of a modified Technology Acceptance Model instrument for Digital Public Health Interventions among nurses in Kenya
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Anne Wandia Ikua, Mwarumba Mwavita, Jonathan Ekpudu
Evaluation of radicular fracture resistance of maxillary premolars following non-surgical retreatment using two novel retreatment kits
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Fatma M. Abu Naeem, Shaimaa Ibrahim Bakry, Ahmed S. ElSheshtawy
BACKGROUND: The structural integrity of teeth after endodontic retreatment depends on the amount of remaining dentin. Excessive instrumentation can weaken roots and predispose them to …
Community-informed trial design and implementation to optimize recruitment and retention in low-income settings: lessons from rheumatic heart disease trials in Uganda
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Juliet Alepere, Susan Akullo, Pamela Okwir Apio
Research teams undertaking randomized clinical trials in low-and middle-income countries frequently encounter significant challenges, including limited infrastructure, cultural barriers to trust, and limited resources. Rheumatic …
Towards embracing the multi-use of urban parks: lessons from Albert Park, Durban, South Africa
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Mhlalisi Gavu Mndzebele, Trynos Gumbo, Vuyiswa Letsoko
Urban parks are essential public spaces that promote social interaction, cultural expression, recreation, and ecological sustainability. However, many parks continue to face challenges such as …
Yield Performance and Adaptability of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) in Horro Guduru Wallaga, Ethiopia
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Biratu Abeshu, Alemu Hailu
Ownership–Utilization Gap in Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net Use Among Pregnant Women in Bonsu Sub-Municipality, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Osei Richmond Yaw, Ishmael Awini Aburi, Abigail Boatemaa
Community-Based Experiential Learning as a Missing Pillar of Competence-Based Higher Education in Uganda: Lessons from Northern Uganda
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James Nelson Okema, James Nelson Okema
Integrating Machine-Learned ESG Ratings into Hierarchical Risk Parity: Evidence from Classification Benchmarking and Sustainable Portfolio Optimization
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Chaima Ben Hassine, Heni Boubaker
High-performance liquid chromatography – diode array detection method validation for amentoflavone-type biflavonoids in five Encephalartos species with potential neuroprotective activity
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Zainab G. El-Natory, Hayam S. Ahmed, Dalia El Amir
Abstract Ginkgo biloba is a well-known food supplement for enhancing memory and is rich in biflavonoids. Biflavonoids are predominant in the Order Cycadales (cycads). Among …
Time of transplanting and spacing effects on growth and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under rainfed in the Northern region of Ghana
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Ibrahim Salifu Yussif, I. K. Addai, S. Lamptey
Rice productivity in the Guinea Savannah zone of Ghana is constrained by inappropriate transplanting age and plant spacing, which affect growth and yield formation. This …
Safeguarding climate-smart villages through conflict-sensitive and peace-responsive approaches. Lessons from Senegal
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Carolina Sarzana, Cristina Ramos, Sokhna Ramatoulaye Cisse
This paper examines how Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) interventions shape social cohesion, inclusion, and peace/conflict dynamic outcomes by drawing on mixed methods research at the Climate-Smart …
Engineered Biochars Enhances Carbon Dioxide Adsorption while Augmenting Soil Carbon Storage and Crop Yields in Semi-Arid Nigeria
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Dahiru Wakili Habib, Mansur Usman Dawaki, Bello Muhammad Shehu
Residual Physics-Informed Neural Networks for High-Fidelity BLDC Motor Modeling
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Haitham El-Hussieny
Accurate dynamics modeling of Brushless DC (BLDC) motors is fundamental to high-performance robotic joint control. This paper presents a Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) with a …
Breeding climate-resilient maize for food security in semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa: strategies and future directions
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Andekelile Mwamahonje, Anifa Mtanda, Julius S. Missanga
Maize is the most staple food crop produced in sub-Saharan Africa which its cultivation has been expanding with time however, the productivity remains low. Low …
Baseline soil health assessment using the Cornell CASH framework in a semi-arid Luvisol of Northwestern Morocco: constraints and management implications
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Zineb El Mouridi, Najiba Brhadda, Sahar Bennani
Cornell Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) approach was used to assess soil health status in EL Koudia, a representative site of rainfed agricultural perimeters …
A snapshot of how U.S. funding cuts impacted HIV care in one county of Kenya: a qualitative case study
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Erica Sedlander, Kyla Lawson, Njeri Wairimu
Introduction: In January 2025, the United States government froze most foreign assistance and issued a 90-day stop-work order affecting many global health, education, and nutrition …
HPLC-DAD Profiling and Molecular Docking Insights into Lantana camara L. Flower Extract from Northwestern Algeria: Verbascoside and Luteolin as Potent Inhibitors of Human Pancreatic α-Amylase.
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Bachir Bourroubey, B. Meddah
Medium-adaptive wideband near-field antenna for microwave detection of internal cavities in plant stems
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Mariam M. Elkial, K. F. A. Hussein, Manal Mustafa
This paper presents a novel medium-adaptive wideband near-field antenna for early detection of internal cavities in plant stems, including branches and small trunks. Unlike conventional …
Ototoxicity Awareness and Knowledge Among Medical and Allied Health Students in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
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Bill Alfred Taylor, Christopher Anagi, Deborah Naa Ayekor Lamptey