Intra-abdominal hypertension among critically ill patients in an intensive care unit in Ghana
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Irene Bandon, Akwasi Antwi‐Kusi, Kwabena Amo‐Antwi
Background Early detection and management of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) improve clinical outcomes in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Data on IAH …
Model development for sustainable construction material selection in the Middle East
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Taha Madu, Mohamed AbouZeid
Abstract The construction industry in the Middle East is a major driver of economic growth but also a significant contributor to carbon emissions and resource …
Hybrid Thermodynamic–Machine Learning Modeling of Nano-Refrigerant-Based Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems
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Victor O. Adogbeji, Peter Akindele, Adelusi Ilesanmi
Acceptance of a Mobile Augmented Reality Application in Technical Drawing Education: A TAM2 Study
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Younes Zahrou, Younes Zidani, Salah Nissabouri
Orthographic projection is one of the most demanding topics in technical drawing because students must mentally connect three-dimensional forms with their two-dimensional representations. Although mobile …
Subsurface Structure and Mineral Prospectivity of the Wamba Transition Zone, North- Central Nigeria using Airborne Magnetic and Radiometric interpretation
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Cyril C. Okpoli, Zadok Anuoluwadurotimi Obideyi
Activated biochar derived from agricultural and aquatic waste biomass supported on stainless steel mesh for sustainable hydrogen evolution reaction in neutral media
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Mervat Gameel Hassan, Fatma S. Behery, Mahmoud S. A Shahin
This work demonstrates a sustainable, scalable, and metal-free approach for converting agricultural waste and aquatic waste biomass (e.g., orange peel (OP), banana peel (BP), rice …
Comparative Performance Evaluation of Physicochemical and Microbiological Parameters in Three-Pond and Four-Pond Waste Stabilization Systems in Kenyan Public Universities
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MaryAnne Wambui Maina, Charles Kabubo, George Mwangi
In tropical developing countries, wastewater is treated using Waste Stabilization Ponds (WSPs) due to their low operational expenses and ease of maintenance. This study examined …
A Hybrid Graph-Based and AI-Driven Cooperative System for Overtaking Collision Avoidance
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Safa Batita, Achraf Makni, Ikram Amous
Three-dimensional correction methods for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial
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Mina Rezk, Maya Galal Aly, Khaled Ahmed Olama
Background and purpose Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity characterized by lateral curvature and vertebral rotation. Physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE), such as …
Perceived barriers and facilitators to implementing a family-centered approach for cardiovascular disease prevention among adolescents in Uganda
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Mathias Akugizibwe, Chaka Moreen Namulundu, Costella Mbabazi Tindyebwa
Effects of Aerobic Versus Combined Aerobic-Resistance Exercise on Physiological Variables among Female University Students: An Eight-Week Experimental Study
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Zemenu Desalegn, Yared Tegegne, Kassa Abebaw
Knowledge and preventive practices associated with anticipatory action for climate-related cholera outbreaks in Mozambique: a gender perspective
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Exploring the association between home delivery and under-five mortality in Ethiopia: A bivariate multilevel mixed-effects analysis
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Wondaya Fenta Zewdia, Maru Zewdu Kassie, Melkamu A. Zeru
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Child mortality remains a major public health issue in Ethiopia, with under-five mortality rates among the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite …
A Hardware-Accelerated Analytical Framework for Dynamic Physical Layer Selection in Hybrid Low-Power Wide-Area Network Systems
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Wendyam Clovis Dubois Zongo, Nicasio Maguu Muchuka, Irene Ndunge Muisyo
Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs) are a key technology for Internet of Things (IoT) applications due to their energy efficiency and long-range capability. However, system performance …
Mid-upper arm circumference z-score tapes for childhood malnutrition screening: an implementation study from rural Kenya
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Dominic Bassah, Emilie E. McClintic, Amy R. Sharn
BACKGROUND: In many remote and low-resource regions, standard methods for assessing the nutritional status of children are hindered by inadequate access to equipment, inaccurate equipment, …
An Optimization-Based Criteria Weighting for MCDA: Scenario Analysis and Application to Moroccan Pension Systems
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Badreddine El Goumi, Amine Jamali-Alaoui
The sustainability of pension systems has emerged as a critical political concern, particularly in nations where demographic changes and financial imbalances threaten their long-term survival. …
Urban-rural disparities in receipt of treatment for obstetric complications in Ethiopia: A multivariate decomposition analysis
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Asebe Hagos, Melak Jejaw, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere
BACKGROUND: Reducing disparities in access to emergency obstetric care is crucial for decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-resource settings where inequitable access remains …
Improvements in Family Member Quality of Life Following a Task-Shifted Psychosocial Intervention for Road Traffic Injury Survivors in Cameroon
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Darwin Touko, Fanny Nadia Dissak Delon, Gyscard Merlin Pola
Abstract Background Road traffic injuries (RTI) -related trauma is associated with heavy psychosocial burdens for family members involved as informal caregivers after the event. Little …
Prevalence and Clustering of Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Community- Dwelling Older Adults in Rural Enugu State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Ekowa Juliet Lucy, Adaeze Imelda Onyekwelu, kadiree Ekundayo Fatai
Beyond the Lease Boundary: Governing Post-lease Operational Risk Territories in Blasting-based Quarry Operations
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Emmanuel Amoako, Bright Oppong Afum