Benzo[a]pyrene-induced immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and cardiotoxicity in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
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Mohamed Hamed, Mervat Naguib, Elsayed S. I. Mohammed
Introduction Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), a widespread polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), is a major aquatic pollutant with known toxic effects. However, its immunotoxicity during early fish development …
GasGAT: a graph attention network framework for smart contract gas optimization
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Youssef Said, Al Mahdi Khaddar, Lahcen Hassine
Introduction The optimization of gas consumption in Ethereum smart contracts is critical for enhancing the economic viability, scalability, and security of blockchain applications. Existing tools, …
An exploratory analysis of digital readiness for knowledge management in academic libraries: a comparative disciplinary study
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Youcef Lemhanet, Abdelmalek Bensebt, Abderrahmane Khechekhouche
This study evaluates the digital and organizational readiness of academic libraries within the Algerian higher education system to adopt a Knowledge Management (KM) framework. By …
Invasion–food security trade–offs in African inland fisheries: multi–year evidence from native and non–native fish assemblages in a subtropical reservoir
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Takunda Temba Kwenda, Munetsi Zvavahera, Ngoni D. Chinhondo
Small–scale inland fisheries are critical for food and livelihood security across Africa, yet many freshwater systems now contain native and non–native fish species whose relative …
Commentary on structural inequities in global health research funding and practice
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Saralees Nadarajah, Samuel Manda, Queensley C. Chukwudum
The testimonies gathered from researchers across Africa present a damning portrait of persistent structural inequities in how international research partnerships are conceived, funded, and executed. …
Impact of the Adoption of Digital Technologies on the Technical and Economic Performance of Pineapple Producers in Southern Benin
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Moboladji Yves Ogoudedji, Souleïmane A. Adekambi, Ayédèguè Eustache Alaye
Pre-endoscopic bowel sound analysis using a modified digital stethoscope: a monocentric pilot study correlating acoustic, clinical, and endoscopic findings
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K. Bouslama, N. G. Abassi, A. Nakhli
Impact of Processing Vernonia amgdalina (Del) leaves to reduce bitterness on the nutrient profile and Medicinal Properties
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Nkechi Ogamba, P. C. Ojimelukwe
The economics of cluster farming for sustainable smallholder commercialization in Ethiopia: institutional drivers, trade-offs—evidence from a systematic review
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Esubalew Tadele, Xiangdong Hu, Zhou Hui
Inroduction Smallholder commercialization remains central to agricultural transformation in developing countries, yet fragmented production systems, high transaction costs, and weak institutional capacity continue to constrain …
Determinants of Hypertensive Crisis Among Hypertensive Patients at Tertiary Hospitals of Tigray, Ethiopia-unmatched case control study
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Tekle Brhane Gebremedhin, Gebrewahd Bezabh Gebremichael, Tsige Araya Hailu
Work–life balance and occupational stress among South African engineers: An examination of the mediating roles of perceived organisational support and job demands
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Johannes N. Pretorius, Petrus A. Botha
Orientation: Work–life balance (WLB) and occupational stress (OS) are two pressing issues in the South African engineering environment, largely driven by high job demands (JD) …
Integration of Gis and Multi-Criteria Evaluation for Land Suitability Assessment of Arable Crops in Ondo State, Nigeria
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Ilias Akinola Adebayo, Herbert Tata, Nelson Opeyemi Adenikinju
Agriculture plays a vital role in Nigeria’s food security and economy, yet crop productivity depends heavily on land suitability. This study assessed the suitability of …
Procedure-Related Readmission and Evolving Trends in Transurethral Prostate Surgery for Benign Prostatic Obstruction: A Two-Decade Paradigm Shift
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Amr Wael Abd-Elrazik, Ahmed Refat EL-Nahas, Mohammed Hegazy Abdulhalem
Renewable energy technology adoption among arable crop farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria: attitudes, constraints and potential food-system implications
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Victoria Abosede Adeniyi, Oluwafemi Peter Olabanji, Asake Abimbola Omotoso
Introduction Renewable energy technologies (RETs) can support agricultural energy needs, yet their uptake among smallholder farmers remains uneven. This study examined attitudes, adoption stages, socioeconomic …
Awareness and Perceptions of Health Promotion Strategies Among Caregivers to Reduce Child Mortality in Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Lulama Lathitha Faku, Mirabel Nanjoh, Luviwe Lutotswana
Background Child mortality remains a major public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, with Sub-Saharan Africa carrying a disproportionate share of the global burden. …
Aligning undergraduate nursing research with the Healey and Jenkins teaching–research nexus: Evidence-informed guidelines for lecturers
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Poovanesthree Padayachee, Oluwatobi Joseph Alabi
Undergraduate nursing research modules play a pivotal role in cultivating inquiry-driven practitioners, yet lecturers frequently encounter structural and pedagogical barriers that hinder students' readiness for …
Flood Risk Perception of Households in Adama City of Ethiopia
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Mengistu Mekonnen, Daniel Lirebo, Yared Girma
“Motherhood is a work in progress”: a qualitative longitudinal study of maternal subjectivity and well-being of women in the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa
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Neusa Torres, Daniella Watson, Lerato Mohlomi
Background: Motherhood is a crucial yet understudied aspect of maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where inequalities and focus on clinical outcomes impact care. The …
Urban waste dominates microplastic pollution in Ethiopian irrigated farmlands: Evidence from FTIR spectroscopy, random forest classification, and farmer surveys
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Daniel Mulugeta, Yordanos Fekede, Hagos Tsegaye
Psychological barriers to technology acceptance in South African workplaces: Investigating socio-economic status as a moderator
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Mariella Noriega Del Valle, Karolina Łaba, Claude‐Hélène Mayer
Orientation: Digital transformation in South African organisations hinges on employee acceptance, yet psychological barriers may inhibit technology uptake. Socio-economic inequalities may further shape engagement with …