Who drives transparency? Examining the role of pay, power and people in remuneration governance disclosure
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Moses Jachi, Henriëtte Scholtz, George Nel
Orientation: This study investigates the structural and behavioural determinants of remuneration governance disclosure (RGD) among Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed firms. It frames pay (incentive remuneration) …
Predictors of quality of family planning counselling in Ethiopia: multilevel analysis of the SPA survey 2021/22
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Kalayu Brhane Mruts, Tesfay Brhane Gebremariam, Amanuel Tesfay Gebremedhin
Background: High-quality family planning (FP) counselling is essential for informed contraceptive choice, reducing discontinuation, and improving reproductive health. However, many women in sub-Saharan Africa continue …
A multivariate decomposition analysis of drivers of overweight and obesity among Ghanaian women
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Joseph Prince Mensah, Robert Akparibo, A Tetteh
BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are rising globally, with Ghana experiencing significant increases among women over the past two decades, raising public health concerns. This study …
Concurrent coverage and determinants of vitamin A supplementation and deworming among children aged 12–59 months in 15 Sub-Saharan African countries
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Thomas Kidanemariam Yewodiaw, Mequanint Dessie Bitewa, Abiyu Abadi Tareke
BACKGROUND: Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) and deworming (DW) are proven, cost-effective interventions that protect children against preventable morbidity, mortality, and the burden of micronutrient deficiencies …
Relative contributions of upper-body muscular power and repeated sprint ability to 50-m freestyle swimming performance in competitive swimmers
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Sofiene Amara, Anissa Bouassida, Roland van den Tillaar
Upper-body muscular power and repeated sprint ability are recognized as important contributors to sprint swimming performance. However, the relative and combined predictive value of dry-land …
Genetic improvement of robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) in the 20th and 21st centuries: prospects for increasing future breeding effectiveness and impact
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R. Kawuki, Abraham Akpertey, Santos Barrera
), with annual global production ranging from 70 to 76 million bags, has a long history of breeding and crop improvement worldwide. However, breeding efforts …
Targeting NF-kappa B/proinflammatory cytokines/ TGF-β/ TIMP-1 pathway by crocin enhances recovery from hepatic fibrosis in rats
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Memy H. Hassan, Samir A. Salama, Raed Shahat Ismail
BACKGROUND: Liver fibrosis is a dynamic and potentially reversible process until irreversible structural changes occur. This study evaluated the curative effect of crocin on carbon …
ENSO Teleconnections Modulated by the State of the Equatorial Atlantic and Indian Oceans
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Hager Hamdi Elfayoumy, Mohammed Abdelwahab, A. M. Aesawy
Abstract Equatorial sea surface temperature anomalies have profound impacts on tropical and extra-tropical sub-seasonal and seasonal weather variability. While extensive research explored the impacts of …
Enhancing Quality Assurance Monitoring and Evaluation and the Promotion of Competence-Based Education in Uganda: A Case of Kampala International University
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Muriithi Irene Wanjiru, Wanjala Gidraf Joseph
Background Competence-Based Education (CBE) has become a central reform in higher education, emphasizing mastery of practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. Kampala International University (KIU) recognizes …
Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD symptoms among higher education students in Southern Ethiopia
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Kassaw Chalachew, Aleksandra Meshcheriakova, Biazin Yenealem Mekuriaw
Introduction: Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition originating in childhood, manifests as persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity, affecting occupational and daily functioning. This study examined …
Inside the web of violence: uncovering Ghana's social roots of crime through voices of family, peers, and prison officials
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Ronald Osei Mensah, Anthony Bordoh, Bernice Oteng
Introduction Crime has long been a persistent feature of human societies and has become a growing public concern in contemporary society, with its impact on …
Germinated Fava Bean (Vicia faba L.) extract attenuates acrylamide-induced neuroinflammation in rats via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neurotransmitter modulation
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Hend A. Essa, Walaa Sayed, Ahmed Fotouh
Abstract Acrylamide (ACR) is a neurotoxic and carcinogenic compound found in many foods and industrial products, raising significant public health concerns. It induces oxidative stress, …
Prevalence and factors associated with illicit substance use among persons with Schizophrenia at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Zambia
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Kimberley R. Kurehwatira, Emmanuel L. Luwaya, Joreen P. Povia
Schizophrenia frequently involves comorbid substance use, exacerbating symptoms and reducing treatment efficacy yet no prior studies have examined this comorbidity locally. This study determined the …
Exploring the impact of legume consumption on undernutrition in rural Malawian children aged 6–59 months old: a community-based cross-sectional study
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Patrick Ndovie, Numeri Geresomo, Smith G. Nkhata
Malnutrition remains a major public health issue in Sub-Saharan Africa, with one-third of all malnourished children residing in the region. In Malawi, 37.1% of children …
The double burden of malnutrition: rethinking clinical and policy responses in the era of rising obesity in low- and middle-income countries
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Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Denis Okova
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the growing challenge of the double burden of malnutrition (DBM), the co-existence of undernutrition and obesity, and the associated clinical and policy …
Hybrid real-synthetic dataset framework for robotic hazard detection in industrial environments
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Amr Khamis Mahmoud, Heba A. Shaban, Heba Ahmed Fayed
The increasing complexity of industrial environments requires the development of real-time hazard detection and environmental monitoring using intelligent robotic systems. This paper introduces RoboFusion, an …
Prevalence, risk factors and trends of human schistosomiasis in Côte d’Ivoire from 1974–2023: systematic review and meta-analysis
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Rufin K. Assaré, Fidèle K. Bassa, Jean T. Coulibaly
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic worm infection that affects an estimated 250 million people. In Côte d’Ivoire, schistosomiasis remains a public health problem despite …
Cladosporium cladosporioides, endophyte of Strelitzia nicolai, as a new producer of Alternariol monomethyl ether with a potential cytotoxic activity
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Nourhan M. Farag, AM Elsayed, Eman Fikry
The emergence of chemotherapy resistance is one of the challenges in cancer therapy, for the adaptability of cells to shield the normal targets, and expressing …
Antibacterial activity of plant-extract mediated silver nanoparticles against Klebsiella spp. in Africa: a systematic review
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Marcus Barlay Dunah, Mai A. Abdalla, Ibrahim Garba Wawata
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among Klebsiella spp. is an escalating global health concern, particularly in resource-limited settings. The rapid spread of multidrug-resistant strains has rendered …
Assessing maize water productivity and management strategies with AquaCrop under semi-arid conditions in Morocco
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Mohamed Amine Benaly, Mohamed Hakim Kharrou, El Houssaine Bouras
Climate change is increasingly constraining agricultural productivity, particularly for smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions. Rising demand for water and other agricultural inputs necessitates the use …