Marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of CAD/CAM-fabricated PMMA, PEEK, and PEKK three-unit provisional fixed dental prostheses: an in vitro comparative study
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Mustafa Mohammad Harfi, Shaimaa Ahmed Abo El‐Farag, Ahmed Shams
Background: Although polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is widely used for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) provisional restorations, high-performance polymers such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyetherketoneketone …
District-level HIV and TB health system vulnerability to climate and weather hazards in South Africa: a composite index approach
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Erofili Grapsa, Marlies Craig, Nondumiso Mthiyane
Abstract Background Climate change and extreme weather events (EWEs) threaten health systems, disrupt continuity of HIV and TB services, amplify communicable disease burdens, and exacerbate …
Anisotropic hyperelastic properties of porcine pericardium under equibiaxial loading: implications for aortic valve design
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Edward Ray Matjeka, Пиль Никита Евгеньевич, Alex G. Kuchumov
Background and objective: Bioprosthetic aortic valves with leaflets made from porcine-derived soft tissue are used to treat aortic valve disease. To improve the durability and …
RainCheck Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Gridded Precipitation Dataset Performance at Continental Scale
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Rendani Mbuvha, John Bagiliko, Callan Kotzen
Gridded rainfall products are indispensable for water resource management, agricultural monitoring, and disaster risk reduction across Africa, yet no systematic synthesis of their performance has …
Does emotional intelligence mediates workplace stress, mindfulness, person-job-fit, and mental health among bank employees
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Obinna Osita Ike, Ebele Evelyn Nnadozie, Elisha John Igwe
Introduction: Mental health challenges among bank employees represent a growing public health concern with substantial individual and organizational consequences. Guided by the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) …
Nitrogen utilization efficiency in dairy cattle is improved by nutritional, genetic, and management strategies
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Ertiban Ambaye, Malede Birhan, Demissie Chanie
Abstract Nitrogen utilization efficiency (NUE) is a key factor in improving dairy farm profitability and reducing environmental nitrogen losses. However, evidence on nutritional, genetic, and …
Biosafety, biosecurity and antimicrobial resistance containment in Kenya: A One Health scoping review of national and subnational systems
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Lazarus Odeny, Leonard Kingwara, Kennedy K. Yatich
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat requiring robust biosafety, biosecurity, and surveillance systems across human, animal, and environmental sectors. However, evidence on …
Optimizing Non-Technical Skill Transfer in Advanced Trauma Resuscitation An Integrative Review and Systems Framework
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Rahma Rekik, Haythem Askri
Association Between Periodontopathogenic Bacteria and Preterm Birth Among Postpartum Women with Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Molecular Study from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Patrick Marob-Ndjock Sekele, Abdelhabib Semlali, Erick Ntambwe Kamangu
A decadal assessment of the distribution and abundance of invasive Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Lake Sebakwe, Midlands Province of Zimbabwe
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Simon Muzondo, Takunda Temba Kwenda, Beaven Utete
Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) is an invasive freshwater fish species that has established self-sustaining populations in Zimbabwean water bodies since its introduction in …
A rapid qualitative analysis of health care worker and community focus groups on determinants and implementation strategies for long-acting PrEP in antenatal and postpartum settings in Kenya
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Tessa Concepcion, Marin Strong, John Kinuthia
Background: New long-acting (LA-) PrEP modalities have demonstrated efficacy in HIV prevention and growing evidence of safety during pregnancy and lactation. There are unique considerations …
RADICAL FEMINISM AND THE AFRICAN REALITY: FROM GENDER WAR TO MENISM
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Marcel Nyuysemo
Abstract This paper sets out to test the relevance of radical feminism in Africa. Despite the noble goals of feminism to emancipate and empower women, …
Risk Factors for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Egyptian Hospitalized Children under 5-year-Old
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Sherif Moustafa Abdel Aziz, Nehal Abdelhamid, Manal E. Kandil
Empowering students with digital strategies for Ethical AI and Literacy in one of the comprehensive universities in South Africa
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Fhatuwani Ravhuhali
This paper adopts the AI Literacy Framework and broader Digital Literacy Frameworks as the theoretical framework to explore students’ behavioural intentions toward AI. AI literacy …
Woody plant species composition and structure under farmer-managed natural regeneration in agrosilvocultural and silvopastoral systems in a semi-arid landscape
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Enock Ssekuubwa, Andrew Ssenkungu, Sarah Akello Esimu
Occurrence of gastrointestinal helminths in small ruminants at slaughter in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon
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Mbafor Fidelia Lem, Archille Paguem, Manchang Tanyi Kingsley
Abstract Background Gastrointestinal helminths (GIH) are a leading cause of production losses in small ruminants across sub-Saharan Africa, yet baseline epidemiological data are limited. The …
Tuberculosis-related knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported preventive practices among medical students at the University of Khartoum: A cross-sectional educational survey
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Mohammed Hamid, Mohamedelghali Elshaikh, Omer Yousif Abdelrahman Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading infectious cause of death from a single pathogen, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Sudan's TB burden has been …
Association between medication regimen complexity and glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Debre Birhan Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
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Emneteab Mesfin Ayele, Mohammed Assen Seid, Samuel Agegnew Wondm
Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disease that requires continuous medical care. Attaining glycemic control in patients with T2DM usually requires more …
Stain susceptibility of a giomer and a particulate-filled injectable composite with one-step and multi-step polishing techniques, and color recovery after brushing and repolishing
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Eman Samy Ibrahim, Reham Mohamed Salem, Khaled Aly Nour
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the stain susceptibility and color recovery of Giomer and highly filled injectable composite compared with a nano-filled packable composite, using …
Programmable Doppler real-space pattern formation in cold atoms
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Yijun Tang
Red-detuned Doppler cooling decelerates atomic motion toward zero velocity, whereas blue-detuned light produces acceleration that separates a cold cloud into finite-velocity packets. Here we combine …