Enhanced polyphenolic production in tissue culture-derived Opuntia ficus-indica increases larvicidal activity against Spodoptera exigua: biochemical, histological and molecular docking evidence
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Enayat M. Elqady, Eman EL-Said, Moataz A. M. Moustafa
Abstract The accelerating resistance of Spodoptera exigua to synthetic insecticides demands the development of eco-friendly botanical alternatives. Plant tissue culture provides a controlled means to …
Impacts of treated greywater on soil properties, growth and yield of irrigated pepper (Capsicum annum) in Akure Nigeria
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Femi Alao, Oluwadamilare Oluwasegun Eludire, Ajayi Johnson Oloruntade
Abstract This study focuses on the impact of treated greywater (TG) on the yield, growth and soil properties of irrigated pepper in Akure, Nigeria. Raw …
Heterogeneity in integration of greenhouse gas mitigating interventions among rural and Peri-urban smallholder dairy farms in Nakuru County, Kenya
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Selloane Sekhants’a, J. O. Ondiek, Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dairy production is a priority livestock system for reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is a target of a number of GHG mitigating interventions …
Nursing intervention program for caregivers regarding care of intellectual disabled children: quasi-experimental study
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Ola Mohamed Shokry, Omaima Mohamed Esmat, Shimaa Fathy Miky
Introduction Caregivers of children with intellectual disability face significant challenges in meeting their care needs due to limited knowledge and inadequate training. Structured nursing interventions …
Anxiety, self-confidence, and self-esteem in relation to competitive coping profiles: a multivariate analysis
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Chiraz Goumni, Najha Bouallagui, Said Ben Hsan
Objective This study examined the relationships between self-esteem, competitive state anxiety, and coping strategies in Tunisian junior middle- and long-distance runners, with a focus on …
Role of telemedicine in bridging the healthcare gap: application of the hub and spokes model in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana
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Bridget Setornyo Letsa, Joshua Oppong, Habibu Ahmed
Background: Despite ongoing efforts toward achieving Universal Health Coverage in Ghana, access to healthcare in rural areas is still limited. Among the services that are …
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices in cardiometabolic health among adolescents and adults in HIV care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Peter Karoli, Grace Shayo, Gibson B. Kagaruki
Background Although integration of cardiometabolic conditions (CMC) prevention into HIV care is increasingly prioritized, limited evidence exists on the CMC knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …
Assessing the efficacy of high-dose rifampicin plus albendazole against onchocerciasis
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Monica Ahiadorme, Ute Klarmann‐Schulz, Bettina Dubben
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, remains a public health challenge in tropical regions. Despite significant gains through mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin, …
Mapping Immune Targets in Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus Hemagglutinin: An Integrated Computational Framework for Vaccine Candidate Prioritization
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Abubakar Garba, Sa'adu Usman, Abubakar Hussaini
Cave-dwelling bats as hosts of Trypanosoma livingstonei: Evidence from peri-domestic roosts in southeastern Nigeria
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Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Henry Ekene Nnabuife, Benneth Chigozie Obitte
Bats play important roles in ecosystem functioning and host a remarkable diversity of blood parasites, including a limited number of bat-associated Trypanosoma species that have …
Development and Validation of a STEM Learner Experience Evaluation Model for Learning Management Systems in East African Higher Learning Institutions
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BUKENYA MOSES, Mercy E. Mbise, Masoud Hussein Mahundi
Relative fertility of HIV-positive women in the ART era: updated estimates from national household survey data
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Jeffrey W. Eaton, Robert L. Glaubius, Mary Mahy
Abstract Objectives Estimate fertility rate ratios (FRR) of HIV-positive relative to HIV-negative women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by age group, CD4 stage, ART status, and …
Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaf extract enhances thalidomide efficacy in acute myeloid leukemia cells through modulation of mitochondrial energetics
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Samah E. Ismail, Ashraf A. Hassan, Amany A. Elkhedel
BACKGROUND: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive hematological malignancy characterized by high relapse rates and poor prognosis. Leukemic stem cells (LSCs), a major driver …
Machine-learning prediction of dust aerosol optical depth at 550 nm over West Africa
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Peace Olubukunmi Awoleye, Babatunde J. Abiodun, Manfred Wendisch
Implementing Youth-Friendly Health Services Through Community Health Posts: A Comparative Mixed-Methods Evaluation in Ethiopia
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Geteneh Moges Assefa, Sintayehu Abebe, Genetu Addisu
Organochlorine Pesticides Sorption onto Agro-waste Biochar: Optimization of Independent Adsorption Parameters using a Full Factorial Design
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Temitope O. Fakoya, John A. O. Oyekunle, Abolanle. S Adekunle
Psychometric Validation and Cultural Adaptation of the Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE) Scale in Ethiopia using Horn’s Parallel Analysis Method
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Adane Ermias, Sirak Robele Gari, Bizatu Mengiste
Determinants of Education Quality in Secondary Schools in Mogadishu Somalia Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling
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Omar Ahmed Mohamud, Leila Mohamed Warsame, Mohamed Jamac
Prevalence and correlates of comorbid obstructive sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome in a population-based study from Benin, West Africa
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Ablo Prudence Wachinou, Abel Soumaho, E.A. Djegbeton
Abstract Purpose Comorbid restless legs syndrome (RLS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) -(COROSA)- is poorly characterized in African populations. We estimated its prevalence and correlates …
Towards Sustainable Food Security in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Region: The Role of Population Dynamics
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Mansoor Ali
This paper explores how population dynamics influence sustainable food security in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development region, one of Africa’s most rapidly growing demographic zones. …