Impact of exercise sequence in concurrent training on insulin resistance, glycemic control, and blood pressure in Type 2 diabetes
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Friew Amare, Alemmebrat Kiflu, Aschenaki Taddese
This study compared the effects of aerobic followed by resistance (CART) and resistance followed by aerobic (CRAT) training on insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, and blood …
Analyzing YouTube users’ comments on climate change issues presented through immersive mixed reality using sentiment analysis and network analysis tools
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Naglaa Elgammal, Hadeer Ahmed Mohamed, Sara Abdel Latif Abdel Halim
The use of modern technologies, including Immersive Mixed Reality (IMR) technologies, to present information on climate change has become essential due to their ability to …
Measuring health-related quality of life in Africa: a systematic review of validated disease-specific and generic measurement tools
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Abdulmuminu Isah, Ezinwanne Jane Ugochukwu, Chinelo Nneka Ikeanyi
Background: This systematic review examines the evidence on the use of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) tools for African populations and evaluates their psychometric properties, …
From a hefty greenery to a parched paradise: assessing the impacts of climate change on water security and biodiversity decline in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
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Zenande Mbana, Mulala Danny Simatele
Background This systematic review integrates existing evidence within a multi-scale analytical framework to understand how climate-induced water stress affects biodiversity in Mediterranean-climate regions, using Erica …
Health system responsiveness and its associated factors for delivery care in public health facilities of West Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Negeso Gebeyehu Gejo, Daniel Yohannes Bedecha, Solomon Seyife Alemu
BACKGROUND: Health System Responsiveness is defined as how well the health system meets the legitimate expectations of the population for the non-health enhancing aspects of …
Decoding the future of agricultural participation: machine learning insights to unravel the plausible triggers
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Katiso Ramalebo, Retius Chifurira, Temesgen Zewotir
Introduction As agricultural participation continues to shift under the pressures of urbanization, climate change, and evolving socioeconomic conditions, understanding the drivers behind household engagement becomes …
Towards sustainable diagnostics: assessing biodegradable lateral flow cassettes in real world conditions in Africa
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Elijah Kolawole Oladipo, Sander Julian Brus, Sola Peter Ogunmodede
Introduction The widespread use of Lateral Flow Assays (LFAs) has significantly improved diagnostic accessibility in low- and middle-income regions, yet their reliance on single-use plastic …
Trends and inequalities in HIV testing uptake among pregnant women during antenatal care in Ghana: a decomposition analysis from 2008 to 2022
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Amidu Alhassan, Patience Fakornam Doe, Yula Salifu
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing during antenatal care (ANC) is pivotal for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), facilitating early initiation of antiretroviral therapy, infant …
Male support for family planning and contraceptive use by their partners during the COVID-19 pandemic in selected states in Nigeria: a qualitative explorative study
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Tanimola M. Akande, Adesola Olumide, Abiodun S. Adeniran
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic affected all facets of life, including access to health and other social services. The World Health Organization conducted a multi-country mixed …
Predicting severe stunting and its determinants among under-five in Eastern African Countries: A machine learning algorithms
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Halid Worku Jemil, Sonia Worku Semayneh, Altaseb Beyene Kassaw
INTRODUCTION: Severe stunting is one of the primary public health challenges in LMIC including Eastern African Countries, which affects millions of children. In addition, it …
Family presence during resuscitation: A qualitative study of the experiences of families at the emergency medicine directorate of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ghana
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Anokyewaa Boadi–Suadwa, Edward Appiah Boateng, Felix Apiribu
Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR) is increasingly recognized as a component of patient- and family-centred care, offering emotional support, fostering transparency, and strengthening trust in …
Economic evaluation of insulin glargine compared with human insulin for youth with type 1 diabetes in Tanzania and Bangladesh
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Margaret L. Prust, Christina M. Lalama, Sylvia Kehlenbrink
BACKGROUND: Long-acting insulin analogues are the standard of care for Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in high-income countries but remain inaccessible in many low-resource settings. Cost-effectiveness …
Quantum-Electrochemical Enhancement of Battery Interfaces Using Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene
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Kenneth Ugo Udeze
The combination of quantum materials into electrochemical systems provides a novel procedure in advanced energy storage technology. This study focused on the use of magic-angle …
Multistage treatment of industrial ethylene glycol (EG) effluent: integrating chemical extraction, coagulation/precipitation, and decolouration for enhanced wastewater remediation
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Ahmed S. Mahmoud, Essam Khamis, Mohamed S. Mahmoud
Industrial wastewater containing high concentrations of ethylene glycol (EG) represents a major treatment challenge due to its high solubility, elevated chemical oxygen demand, and limited …
Carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates at a tertiary hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, are dominated by specific local clones rather than previously described international lineages
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Kedisaletse Moloto, Mae Newton-Foot, Angela Dramowski
Carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP) are increasingly prevalent pathogens in hospital settings worldwide. In early 2019, an outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) at a tertiary hospital …
Ethics of Software Programming with Generative AI: Is Programming Without Generative AI Always Radical?
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Marcellin Atemkeng, Sisipho Hamlomo, Brian Welman
Women’s lived experiences of career progression into leadership in South African higher education: Revisiting the glass ceiling
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Simon Matome Nkgapele, Lucia Zithobile Ngidi
Internationally, the issue of gender equality in higher education has been a serious challenge, particularly in leadership roles. This issue has spread to African countries, …
Business model innovation and the resilience of SMEs in developing countries: A context of strategy
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Mugove Mashingaidze
Business Model Innovation (BMI) has been widely recognised by management scholars as a significant approach to analyse complex organisational issues and address challenges in volatile …
Biophysical techniques for protein secondary structure analysis: a comprehensive review
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Adil Ahiri
The determination of protein secondary structure constitutes a fundamental step in understanding protein function, folding mechanisms, and disease pathology. This comprehensive review presents a systematic …
Assessing the burden and inequality in the unmet need for hypertension and type 2 diabetes care using a care cascade framework in Tanzania, Lesotho, and South Africa
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Denis Okova, Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Robinson Oyando
Abstract Background: The rapidly growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa necessitates a better understanding of access gaps along the care continuum. This …