Regional and temporal dynamics of DNA methylation and epigenetic gene regulation in response to binge-like alcohol exposure in the adolescent mouse brain
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Amine Cherif, Amine Bourzam, Zeineb Fridhi
Adolescence is a critical late phase of the neurodevelopment, characterized by marked brain plasticity and increased vulnerability to environmental challenges such as alcohol exposure. This …
Investigating how teacher support promotes student engagement in Somali EFL classrooms: the role of academic resilience and student demographics
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Mohamed Ahmed Mohamud, Mohamed A. A. Khalaf, Abdirizak Warsame Abdulle
Introduction Engaging learners in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) class is a major challenge in resource-limited environments like Somalia. This study, being the first …
Studies on Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Serum Iron / Total Iron Binding Capacity, and Progesterone in Women with Uterine Fibroid in Imo State
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Akubuo Chigaemezu Remmy-Martin, Okorocha Odinaka Bright, Ofoegbu Chigemezu Destiny
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive tract and are frequently associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, inflammation, and hormonal dysregulation. …
Evaluation of phosphorus fertilizer sources and nitrogen optimization for wheat and tef in Ethiopia’s central highlands
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Yalemegena Gete, Beza Shewangizaw, Kenzemed Kassie
The application of appropriate fertilizer sources and the optimization of nitrogen management are key strategies for increasing crop yield and nutrient use efficiency. An on-farm …
Effects of a 12-week combined exercise and mediterranean-style diet intervention on body composition and functional fitness in perimenopausal women: addressing a critical transition phase
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Suzy Nazmy, Amel M. Yousef, Hossam Eldin H. Kamel
Background and purpose Exercise and diet can promote healthy aging and functional ability, but research is limited on their combined anti-aging benefits for perimenopausal women. …
The Relationship between Glycohemoglobin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Diabetic Adult Patients
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Future Chidera Ezeorah, Marvellous Ogechi Edoziuno
The increasing prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes poses a significant threat to global health, emphasizing the need for early identification and intervention. The …
Assessment of the physical and chemical quality of groundwater in developed rural areas: health and environmental issues in the municipality of Koudougou, Burkina Faso
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Boureima Yo, Joseph Yaméogo, Isidore Pawendkisgou Yanogo
In rural Sahelian territories, groundwater represents the main source of drinking water supply. However, the physicochemical quality of groundwater abstracted from boreholes implemented within rural …
Inpatient mortality and associated clinical factors among people living with HIV with cryptococcal meningitis in Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
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Joshua Kitimbo, Esther Buregyeya, Geofrey Mutole
Abstract Introduction Cryptococcal meningitis remains a leading cause of HIV-related mortality in sub-Saharan Africa despite expanded antiretroviral therapy coverage. Evidence on the burden of disease …
Longitudinal changes in processed food intake and their daily caloric contribution among Ghanaian populations living in Ghana and Europe: findings from the prospective Research on Obesity and Diabetes among African Migrants (RODAM) cohort study
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Mustapha Titi Yussif, Reginald Adjetey Annan, Anthony Kwaku Edusei
BACKGROUND: Dietary changes towards increased consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods are major contributors to obesity and non-communicable diseases worldwide. However, limited data exist on …
Assessment of Soil Degradation in Rice (Oryza sativa L) Fields under Intensive Cultivation in Kura, Kano State, Nigeria
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Nliam Sulaiman George, Bello Mohammed Shehu, E. A. Shittu
Soil degradation is a major threat to the sustainability of irrigated rice production in Nigeria. This study assessed the status of soils under intensive rice …
Comparison of the relevance of hysterosalpingography and ultrasonography in the management of infertility among women of reproductive age in Rivers State, Nigeria
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M. A. Nnabuchi, J.C. Eze, V. K. Nwodo
Studies have shown that women of childbearing age in sub-Saharan Africa who desire to have children are facing higher rates of secondary infertility compared to …
In Silico analysis of the structural and functional impact of deleterious nsSNPs in the human RETREG1 gene associated with congenital sensory neuropathy type II
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Mohammed Ezzeldein Mohammed Alsied, Tebyan A. Abdelhameed, S. A. Mohammed
Abstract Background Mutations in the RETREG1 gene are known to cause Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy type II (HSAN II), a severe congenital disorder affecting …
Comparison of Physicochemical Properties in Soils of Floodplains Developed on Shale Stone and Basement Complex Materials in Cross River State, Nigeria
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Elijah Edet, Joan Udegbe, EE Bassey
This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of floodplain soils developed on shale stone and basement complex materials in Cross River State, Nigeria. A total of …
A preliminary comparative study of root – associated microbial communities in plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.) grown in natural and herbicide polluted soils in Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
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Philips Ibuomotimi Asaigbe, Alice Ebimoboere Manda, Funlayefa Atoukudu
This preliminary comparative study was conducted to assess the impact of herbicides on the microbial communities of plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.). Rhizospheric samples were collected …
Functional Asymmetries in Youth Soccer Players: A Systematic Review of Assessment Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Applications
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Walid Bouzid, Omar Ben Rakaa, Younes Brouki
Background. Functional asymmetries in youth soccer players represent an important biomechanical and neuromuscular phenomenon, acting both as adaptive mechanisms and as potential risk factors for …
Peer Review Report For: Analysis of learners’ perception based on their gender of the influence of class participation on academic achievement [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]
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Kanyesigye Stella Teddy, Tibayeita Stella, Mubehamwe Janan
Background Education is the key to stimulating the all-around development of any nation. Teachers should ensure that appropriate methods and strategies are employed to equip …
Effect of Rice Husk Biochar and Inorganic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
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Frank Baffoe-Yeboah, Kofi Agyarko, Samuel Ebo Owusu
A field experiment was conducted from July to September 2024 at the Multipurpose crop nursery field of Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial …
Exploring Anopheles gambiae Giles, 1902, (Family: Culicidae) Doublesex Gene Editing via CRISPR and Its Implications for CAR T-Cell Therapy and Vector Control in Nigeria
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Jibril Olabisi Salaudeen, Oluyinka A. Iyiola, Faysal Kennedy Momoh
Advances in CRISPR-based editing and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell engineering have pushed modern biomedical research into practical, high-impact space. This study reports a workshop-based …
Proton pump inhibitor use and risk of depression among Sudanese adults: a cross-sectional community-based study
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Afnan Alwabili, Saeed M. Omar, Eman Abdullah Alotaibi
Background: Depression is a major global public health issue. There is little available data regarding the association between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) …
Correction: Segmented dike intrusion linked to multi-level magma storage during and before the 2025 eruption at Erta Ale (East Africa)
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Alessandro La Rosa, Carolina Pagli, Derek Keir
Wrong content There was a mistake in Supplementary Table S2 as published. Two volumes for SP and D2 have been reported incorrectly. The corrected Supplementary …