Risk and protective factors in youth gambling: A study of Harare, Zimbabwe
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Sharmaine S. Nguruve, Thobile P. Badimo, Nelso Chifamba
Gambling among youth is increasing and has caused concern in Zimbabwe; it affects not only the individuals but also those close to the gambler and …
Poly(di-allyl phthalate) hybrid nanocomposites with magnetic conductive coupling for absorption dominated EMI shielding
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Ahmed Saeed Abo Elfath, Hamada Abd Elwahab, Medhat E. Owda
Abstract Electromagnetic interference (EMI) remains a critical challenge for modern electronic systems, driving the need for lightweight materials with efficient shielding capabilities. In this work, …
Breaking the Habit: Assessing the Need for a Family Drug Treatment Court in South Africa to Reunify Families, with Reference to the Experience in the USA, UK and Australia
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Megan Gedye, Willene Holness, Judy Parker
This article examines the viability of establishing Family Drug Treatment Courts (FDTCs) in South Africa as a targeted intervention to address the intersection of parental …
Characteristics of novel magnetic nanocomposites based on samarium orthoferrite
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Kh. Roumaih, Sh. Hussein, Samia A. Gad
) were synthesized using the sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and Fourier transform infrared …
Use of smart tensiometers for monitoring different deficit irrigation strategies in two young apple cultivars in Tunisia: comparison of physiological and pomological behavior
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Mourad Bakri, Monia Guizani, Samira Maatallah
Under climatic change and water scarcity conditions, the use of a precision irrigation system and crop-adapted irrigation strategy that takes into account climatic conditions is …
Novel plasmid curing mediated restoration of antimicrobial sensitivity by Nigella sativa extract against multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Adel Attia M. Ahmad, Ashraf M. Abdelwahab, Esraa Fawzy
Plasmid-mediated antimicrobial resistance is a major contributor to infections associated with high morbidity and mortality. Given the urgent demand for effective and safe elimination of …
Socioeconomic and nutritional determinants outweigh gut microbiota influence on neurodevelopment in young children from Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Jeanne Tamarelle, Maria Doria, Valérie Rambolamanana
In 2024, stunted child growth affected 150 million children under the age of five years, underscoring its critical impact on global health. Stunting has also …
Ceria-Promoted Titanium Dioxide (CeO2/TiO2) Nanocomposites for Efficient Phenol Removal under Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
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Farah Guitouni, Ilhem Rekkab-Hammoumraoui, Sanaa El Korso
In this study, a series of x %CeO2/TiO2 (x= 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10) catalysts were successfully synthesized with Ce(NO3)3.6H2O as precursor via a …
A phenomenological study of differentiated instruction experience in an Ethiopian middle school: The case of grade 7 students in Hawssa city, Ethiopia
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Fozia Temam Mohammed, Taye Gebremariam Olamo, Mesfine Abera Yemiru
This phenomenological study investigates middle school students' and their English language teacher's experience with differentiated instruction in a writing classroom. The aim was delving into …
Prevalence, risk factors, and viral load quantification of HBV infection among hospital patients: A cross-sectional investigation in Mogadishu, Somalia
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Bashiru Garba, Amino Adan Mohamud, Fartuun Hassan Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Somalia, with its fragile healthcare system and high-risk population, lacks up …
Prevalence of illicit alcohol consumption and associated factors among adolescents in selected communities of Lusaka, Zambia
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Dhally M. Menda, Tom Achoki, Bristol M. Ntebeka
INTRODUCTION: Illicit alcohol (illegally brewed alcohol) consumption among adolescents is an increasing public health problem worldwide, with major impacts on individuals, families, and communities. It's …
Aware but unprepared: the impact of climate change on healthcare workers and service delivery in Africa - a scoping review
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Adélaïde Lusambili, Britt Nakstad, Sharon Ochieng
Introduction: Climate change is an urgent global crisis, placing a growing strain on health systems and overwhelming healthcare workers' ability to respond. Africa is especially …
Linking the nutritional status to agriculture and food systems in Rwanda: evidence and policy implications
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François Xavier Sunday, Emile Nisingizwe, Philémon Kwizera
Background The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2, aim to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Despite this …
Strengthening disaster preparedness and health security in Niger state, Nigeria through a WHO STAR–based multi-hazard risk assessment
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Oladayo David Awoyale, Akolade Uthman Jimoh, Anne I Dede
Niger State in central Nigeria faces a range of natural, biological, and security hazards. To inform preparedness and health security planning, a multi-hazard risk assessment …
Field vaccination against CCHFV and Hyalomma tick infestation reduces multiple tick-borne infections in sheep
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Moufid Mhamadi, George Giorgi Babuadze, Aminata Badji
Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are expanding globally, with their impact on public health expected to rise due to climate change. Immunizing livestock offers a cost-effective alternative …
Potential enablers for the implementation of multiple family group therapy intervention in the lower Manya Krobo District, Ghana: Perspectives of multiple stakeholders
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Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Samuel Adjorlolo
The Multiple Family Group Therapy (MFGT) has demonstrated effectiveness in addressing behavioral problems and mental health disorders among adolescents in high-income settings. Limited evidence exists …
Late progression of pediatric Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease to systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report and review of literature
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Salma Bessioud, Karima Tlili, Hager Barakizou
Background: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, self-limiting lymphadenitis predominantly affecting children and young adults, often mimicking lymphoma or tuberculous lymphadenitis. Although it usually resolves …
Stakeholder perceptions of migration policies and investment in human capital development: expert interview evidence from policymakers, labor market organizations and social partners in North Macedonia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Ethiopia
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Violeta Cvetkoska, Predrag Trpeski, Igor Ivanovski
Introduction Policies that combine human capital development and migration governance are necessary because migration alters the labor supply and skill distribution across economies. Through a …
Navigating the glass ceiling: Women’s leadership experiences in a South African financial services organisation
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Sithembile Nduku, Muhammad Hoque
Despite efforts made by the government and organizations with the intent of improving gender equality and promoting women’s participation at the highest levels of management …
The study of radiation contamination in roodepoort gold mine tailings using HPGe gamma spectroscopy
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Mashinga Johannes Mvelase, S. S. Ntshangase, S. N. T. Majola
In this study, a coaxial HPGe high-resolution γ -detector was used to measure the γ -signals in soil samples collected from the Roodepoort Gold Tailings. …