Medical students’ acceptance of virtual reality for clinical competence development: a technology acceptance model study in Mauritius
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Sweety Anoucheka Gangabissoon, Goonesh Kumar Bahadur, Mohammad Santally
This study investigates the acceptance of Virtual Reality (VR) as an innovative tool for enhancing practical learning in medical education in Mauritius. Developing clinical competence …
Giardia duodenalis and Entamoeba spp.: Coprological and antibody–based approaches across farm animals in Egypt
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Nagwa I. Toaleb, Kadria N. Abdel Megeed, Dina Aboelsoued
Abstract Giardia duodenalis (syn. G. lamblia, G. intestinalis ) and Entamoeba spp. are enteric protozoans causing gastrointestinal illnesses in humans and animals worldwide. This study …
End-user perspectives on design and implementation of a novel SkinScan3D (SS3D) device for monitoring Kaposi Sarcoma in East Africa: a qualitative study
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Philippa Kadama Makanga, Harriet Fridah Adhiambo, Dorothy Mangale
Abstract Introduction SkinScan3D (SS3D) is a novel, artificial intelligence–enabled device that provides objective three-dimensional measurements for monitoring Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) lesions. Prior to launching a …
Using SMS and Interactive Voice Response to strengthen continuity of care for planned cesarean delivery in Uganda
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Henry Mark Lugobe, Rohini Dutta, Joseph Rwebazibwa
Beyond the Paycheck: Incentives Shaping Worker Well-Being in Ethiopia and Kenya’s Apparel Sector
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Kidanemariam Gebregziabher Gebrehiwot, Mullugeta Tesfay Teferi, Haftom Bayray Kahsay
ADoptDeepN: A novel optimized deep learning model for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
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Amira M. Basuoni, Hussein Seleem, Amira S. Ashour
Abstract Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurological condition that impairs memory, movement, and brain. Early detection using non-invasive techniques has become critical to reduce complications …
Factors influencing vector control for onchocerciasis in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
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Elakpa Daniel Ngbede, Sumaya Mall, Juliana Kagura
Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, remains a significant public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the blackfly serves as its primary vector. This review …
From Curing to Caring: Bridging the Leadership and Soft-Skills Gap in Moroccan Medical Education
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Ghita Hjiej, Ikram Abbassi, Maryam Fourtassı
Background Medical leadership and soft skills are critical for effective healthcare; those competencies are crucial for day-to-day medical practice, particularly in low to middle-income countries …
Determinants and Regional Variations of Childhood Stunting among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: A Multilevel Analysis of Mini EDHS Data, 2019
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Lata Fekadu, Saleha Abdusamad, Fira Abamecha
Risky sexual behaviours and associated factors among high school students in Lomé, Togo: A cross-sectional study
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Essi Edjodjiam Kpegba-Fiaboe
BACKGROUND: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. In Togo, evidence on risky sexual behaviours (RSBs) among in-school …
A hybrid framework combining microwave sensing and deep learning for real-time soil volumetric water content estimation
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Adel M. Soliman, Amr Elbrashy, Amr H. Hussien
This study introduces an integrated, non-destructive method for real-time soil moisture measurement using a 2.4 GHz microwave/RF sensing system combined with machine learning. It overcomes …
Glycoconjugate strategy for GLUT-driven curcumin delivery and anticancer activity in breast cancer cells
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Safaa S. Hassan, Fatma B. Rashidi, Ramy G. Seddik
Selective targeting of cancer cells is a critical strategy in anticancer therapy, and the overexpression of glucose transporters (GLUTs) in malignant cells provides an attractive …
Tobacco marketing exposure and engagement profiles among Moroccan adolescents and their association with tobacco product use: A secondary dataset analysis of the Morocco Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2016
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Abdelfettah El‐Ammari, Abdelghaffar El-Ammari, Salma Ghofrane Moutawakkil
INTRODUCTIONTobacco use often begins during adolescence, and tobacco marketing contact occurs through multiple channels that may cluster into distinct patterns of exposure and engagement.This study …
Influence of production seasons on economic traits of bivoltine strain of mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) in Melkassa Agricultural Research Center
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beshada taye, Metasebia Terefe, Aynalem Tsegaw
Synthesis and characterization of Silver-Doped Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles tailored for Ciprofloxacin Delivery and Enhanced Anticancer Efficacy
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Mirhane Mostafa Darwish, Noha Mohamed, Omnia E.A. Hessen
Automated Biological Sex Estimation from Two-Dimensional Dental Arch Images Using Deep Learning
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SADIK OUSSAMA, Abdelmajid El Moutaouakkil, Farid Bourazgui
Joint angle-diversity SDMA, OFDMA, and strict FFR framework for dense LiFi attocell networks
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Mostafa Mohamed, Hosny M. Ibrahim, Ali H. Ahmed
Dense deployment of LiFi and visible light communication attocells increases sensitivity to inter-cell interference, requiring coordinated interference and resource management. Angle-diversity transmitters (ADTs) for space-division …
Mothers’ and Healthcare Providers’ Experiences with the Implementation of the WHO Labour Care Guide in Selected Hospitals in Zambia
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Musonda Makasa, Benedictus Mangala, Lambwe Kachali
“Just trying to make it work:” A qualitative exploration of healthcare provider implementation considerations for integrating mental health and HIV care in central Uganda
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Divya Gumudavelly, John Baptist Kiggundu, Florence Ayebare
BACKGROUND: There is a growing push to integrate mental health services within HIV care in Uganda. Given the limited mental healthcare infrastructure in the country …
Development and pilot testing of multi-stakeholder questionnaires for assessing University 4.0 transformation in higher education institutions
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Fatima Abnoulgid, Sarah Aouhassi, Khalifa Mansouri
Introduction The transition to University 4.0 requires higher education institutions to develop reliable and context-appropriate tools capable of evaluating digital, pedagogical, research, and governance transformations …