Seroprevalence of dengue virus antibodies among multiple species of non-human primates in Senegal suggests that sylvatic dengue virus is maintained in non-primate reservoirs in this region
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Stephanie C. Cinkovich, Benjamin M. Althouse, Matt D. T. Hitchings
Dengue virus (DENV) circulates in two distinct transmission cycles: one, termed the sylvatic cycle, is enzootic to canopy-living hosts, including non-human primates and primatophilic mosquitoes, …
The human capital – Green growth nexus in South Africa
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Mary Toluwani ADEBAYO, Kehinde Damilola Ilesanmi
Orientation: Exasperating environmental degradation has necessitated an increased focus on strategies and policies that emphasise green growth. Research purpose: This study explores the effect of …
Effects of dietary dried distillers’ grains with solubles and NSP enzyme supplementation on growth performance, intestinal morphology, immunity, and economic efficiency in broilers
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amr mohamed shams-eldin, Ahmed Sayed-Ahmed, Ahmed R. Elbestawy
Introduction This study evaluated the effects of incorporating varying levels of dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) and non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) enzymes into broiler diets …
Growing dune encroachment threatens the habitability of the western Nile riverbank
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Maysa M. N. Taha, Essam Heggy, R. R. Ali
Sand dune encroachment poses a significant environmental challenge for peri-urban and rural communities in the North African desert, which is home to more than one-third …
Successes, constraints, and prospects for sustainable dairy cattle breeding using artificial insemination technology in Tanzania. A brief review
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Janeth D Mbuma, George Msalya, Isaac Kashoma
Dairy farming makes a substantial contribution to both food security and revenue generation, but because artificial insemination (AI) technology is not widely used, genetic improvement …
Evaluation of Pseudomonas fluorescens for biocontrol of early blight (Alternaria solani) in tomato in North Wollo, Ethiopia
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Birhan Berihun Abebe, Abebe Girma Demissie, Habtie Bassie Felatie
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a widely used vegetable in Ethiopia, but its production is severely affected by late blight, early blight and bacterial wilt. This …
Assessment of antimicrobial use and stewardship practices among animal health practitioners, veterinary drug retailers and cattle keepers in Mvomero, Tanzania
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Asimwe M. Mugyabuso, Isaac Makundi, Abubakar S. Hoza
Background: Antimicrobial misuse in livestock is a key driver of antimicrobial residues and resistance (AMR), yet knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among cattle keepers and …
Extraction of phenolic compounds and flavonoids from tomato residues using high-pressure-temperature advanced method
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Nidal Zrikam, Amine Ezzariai, Youssef El Kharrassi
Tomato residues in the Agadir region constitute a large and under-exploited source of biomass, rich in bioactive molecules such as phenolic and flavonoid compounds. This …
Fixing graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa: faculty must set the agenda
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Limbikani Matumba, Patsani Gregory Kumambala, Maurice Monjerezi
Graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa remains fragmented, largely driven by student-initiated topics that often lack alignment with institutional expertise or national development priorities. This model …
Ultrasound-treated moringa leaf powder enhances nutritional quality and phytochemical properties of fermented finger millet–Bambara groundnut flour blends
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Masala Mudau, Oluwafemi Ayodeji Adebo
This study investigated the impact of ultrasonicated Moringa oleifera leaf powder (UMOLP) incorporation on the various food properties of fermented finger millet-Bambara groundnut flour (FFM-FBGN). …
Views of healthcare professionals regarding care of children with intellectual disability: A qualitative study in Vhembe district, Limpopo province
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Ndidzulafhi Selina Raliphaswa
Background: Intellectual disability is a significant concern to both mothers and healthcare professionals. This is because of the support and care needed by these children. …
Seasonal dynamics of fish-borne pathogens and water quality in Lake Nasser, Egypt: Environmental correlates and One Health implications
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Nady Khairy Elbarbary, Elena Kravchenko, Kirill Tarasov
Background and Aim: Seasonal variation profoundly influences aquatic ecosystems, altering water quality, microbial ecology, and food safety. In Egypt’s Lake Nasser, one of the world’s …
Delonix regia pollen extract enhances growth and bioactive compound production in Coriandrum sativum by upregulating key biosynthetic genes
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Eman M. Bassiouni, Dalia Youssef El-Berawey, Salwa M. Abdel Rahman
The application of biostimulants represents a sustainable strategy to enhance crop productivity and resilience. This study investigated the efficacy of Delonix regia pollen aqueous extract …
Anomaly-resilient geofencing and predictive navigation in IoT environments using machine learning and federated learning for metaverse workplaces and smart shopping malls
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Noor El-Deen M. Mohamed, Mahmoud A. Shafea, Mostafa M. Abdelhakam
The rapid convergence of physical and digital environments is redefining user interactions in both professional and retail sectors. While the concept of the Metaverse offers …
Characterising donkey welfare challenges and opportunities associated with human activities and environmental factors in seven Kenyan counties
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James Mutiiria Kithuka, Timothy Muthui Wachira, Ngetich Wyckliff
) play a vital role in supporting rural and peri-urban livelihoods across Kenya, yet their welfare remains poorly characterised and often compromised by human practices …
Physico-mechanical characterization and gamma radiation shielding capability of granodiorite from Suwayqat El-Arsha, Egypt; implications for construction and natural radiation shielding
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Mokhles K. Azer, Ahmed Moustafa Abdel-Rahman, Jason B. Price
The purpose of this study is to analyze the physico-mechanical characteristics of the Suwayqat El-Arsha area Granodiorite in the Eastern Desert of Egypt as a …
From dogma to data: charting a path forward for clinico-immunological research in Ethiopian cutaneous leishmaniasis
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Thao‐Thy Pham, Saskia van Henten, Mikias Woldetensay
BACKGROUND: Rooted in long-standing assumptions and adapted from classifications mainly used for Latin American cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), the nationally recommended clinical categories in Ethiopia for …
Effect of ZnO on the pozzolanic activity and physico-mechanical properties of modified metakaolin cement mortar composites
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M. A. Tantawy, Mohamed Abuelseoud Abdelzaher
Metakaolin (MK) is commonly added to enhance the mechanical and durability properties of concrete. The pozzolanic activity of MK can be improved by calcining approximately …
Determinants and strategies for environmental compliance in municipalities: Perspectives from KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
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Nqobile S. Zungu, Gerhardus Petrus Nortjé
BACKGROUND: A commitment to local environmental compliance is essential for ensuring a sustainable environment for future generations. Despite South Africa's extensive environmental laws, municipalities persistently …
Comparative chemical and biological study of essential oils and n-hexane extracts of Thymus vulgaris and Thymus serpyllum (Lamiaceae)
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Mohamed M. M. AbdelRazek, Asmaa M. Atta, Nariman H. Kandil
Abstract This study presents a comparative chemical and biological evaluation of essential oils (EOs) and n -hexane extracts from Thymus vulgaris and Thymus serpyllum (Lamiaceae), …