Quantitative evaluation of coloration and functionalization efficiency for surface modification of regenerated cellulose fabrics
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Rania Rashad Tawakol Gaafer, Heba Ameen, Heba Tolla El Sayed Abo El Naga
Globally, the ever-growing demand for sustainable, functionalized cellulosic textile fabrics has increased, steering interest towards a new generation of eco-friendly regenerated cellulosic fibers. In this …
An Evaluation of Strategies to Improve Awareness of Remuneration Clawback in South Africa
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Naseeha Mahomed, Danie Schutte
Purpose: The regulatory governance regime in South Africa does not comprehensively address the issue of remuneration clawback, leading to ambiguity in implementation and enforcement. Despite …
Comparative evaluation of Saccharomyces, Bacillus, and Lactobacillus as antibiotic alternatives on growth performance, redox balance, and gut microbiota in broilers
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Ahmed Samy, Hoda Kabary, Hany M.R. Elsherif
This study evaluated the efficacy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC), Bacillus subtilis (B), Lactobacillus casei (LB), and their combination (Mix) as natural alternatives to antibiotics in …
Measurement tools for sedentary behavior in the Arabic-speaking countries in MENA region: a systematic review of validated instruments from the BRIDGE project
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Fatima Zahrae Bartal, Nassiba Bahra, Fatma Hussien
Background: Sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for adverse health outcomes. Screen time represents a specific domain of sedentary behavior and is often used …
Determinants of the adoption of Vivo Plants and Organic Fertilizers in agroecological banana and plantain farming in Southern Benin
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Marie Annick Geneviève Yabo Fadegnon, Augustin Kossi Nounagnon Aoudji, Frédéric Gaspart
What Determines the Success of Restoring the Threatened African Savanna Mahogany ( Khaya senegalensis ) Beyond Seed-Tree Size? A Multi-Model Test of Site and Maternal-Origin Effects
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Beda Innocent Adji, Doffou Sélastique Akaffou
Abstract Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss., the West African savanna mahogany, is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to prolonged commercial and …
Global research on Branchiopoda: A bibliometric and network analysis
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Somia Lakhdari, Lynda Rais, Dahbia Derdah
An organic-based amendments with biochar and rabbit urine improve maize (Zea mays L.) growth, physiology, and soil microbial activity in acidic soils of Cameroon
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Beaulys Fotso, Suzanne Olive Endong Assougouma, Martial Hugues Kompané
Emergency obstetric and newborn care in conflict-affected Somalia: rural access inequities, referral barriers, and health-system priorities — a policy and practice review
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Abdukadir Mohamed HASSAN, Abdiwali Mohamed Hussein, Ahmed Omar Siyad
Emergency obstetric and newborn care remains a critical maternal-health and health-system priority for reducing preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in Somalia. Prolonged conflict, displacement, recurrent …
Knowledge of Hepatitis B Infection Vaccination Status, Risk Perception and Barriers among Hospital Cleaners at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Nigeria
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Adam Omotosho Abdulquadri, Biyaya Nwankwo, Saheed Ayodeji Adekola
Workplace Sexual Harassment Among Nursing Professionals in the Upper East Region, Ghana: Exploring the Prevalence, Determinants, and Association with Hospital Safety Culture
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Charles Lwanga M. Tabase, Judith Adagenera, Jonathan C Tabase
Flood Hazard Assessment in Adama City of Ethiopia by Using MCDM Approach
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Mengistu Mekonnen Yadete, Daniel Lirebo, Yared Girma
Effect of Goat Manure and Two Biostimulant Fertilizers (Rapid-Grow and Vegimax) on Growth and Biomass Yield of Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum L.) in Butembo, DRC
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Kambere Siviri Lwanga, Kambale Muyisa Musongora, Kambale Kathuko Dalmond
Adoption levels of climate-smart agricultural practices through agricultural innovation systems among women smallholder farmers in Tanzania
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Jacquiline Ndosi, Kyaruzi Athuman Ahmad, Jeremia Ramos Makindara
Climate change continues to threaten smallholder agriculture, yet adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices remains uneven, particularly among women farmers who often face gender-specific barriers …
Probabilistic forecasting of under-five mortality in Uganda: implications for monitoring SDG 3.2
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Rugiranka Tony Gaston, Shaun Ramroop, Faustin Habyarimana
Background: Tracking Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.2 progress requires both explicit quantification of uncertainty and point estimates. Deterministic trend analysis, which has poor predictive power …
Teleportation through time-varying channels: threshold geometry and a complete-positivity bound on non-Markovian backflow
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A Bell pair distributed through a link that combines amplitude damping with dephasing at time-dependent rates has dynamics that separate into a fixed part and …
Eco-Conscious Master Production Scheduling Under Dual Uncertainty: A Hybrid Approach Using Machine Learning and Stochastic Optimization
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Wiam Alami Chentoufi, Amine ZITOUNI, Abdellah El Barkany
Contrasting patterns of trematode and host snail dispersal across clusters of tropical crater lakes
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Cyril Hammoud, Bert Van Bocxlaer, Julius Tumusiime
Abstract Background Comparing the genetic diversity and population structure of parasites and their hosts can improve understanding of their respective methods of dispersal, demographic histories, …
Assessing the profitability of underutilized crops in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: using cost-benefit analysis
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Samuel Sesethu Ntlanga, Lelethu Mdoda, Laurencia Govender
Neglected and underutilized crops (NUCs) offer an untapped opportunity to diversify smallholder food production systems in South Africa, yet their profitability remains underexplored. This study …
A review of the drivers and barriers influencing the impact of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene on attendance and retention of pupils in primary schools in developing countries
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Esther Adekunle, Ferdinand Ottoh, Goddy Osimen
Drivers and barriers influencing the impact of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) on attendance and retention of pupils in schools in developing countries were examined …