Formulation film based on zinc acetate/cellulose with anti-inflammatory, angiogenesis, and remodeling abilities for enhancing burn healing
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Rania S. Salah, Ghada H. Elsayed, Marwa El‐Hussieny
Burns are most challenging to treat as they result in skin impairment or even death. This study elucidated the therapeutic benefits of Zinc/cellulose films on …
Alcohol Use Disorder in Southwestern and Northern Uganda: Prevalence and associated factors
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Abraham Muhwezi, Tom Murungi, Pius Musinguzi
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) among adults is a major public health concern globally. Alcohol use disorder affects livelihood and contributes to adverse health outcomes. We …
Investigating the transcriptional fingerprints of cocultured Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lachancea thermotolerans in a model wine environment
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Justin Joseph Asmus, Rene Kathleen Naidoo-Blassoples, Roberto Pérez‐Torrado
Introduction Wine fermentation is an evolutionarily relevant and relatively well described microbial ecosystem that was proposed as a model system to study mechanisms of interactions …
Screening anticancer activity by Brine shrimp lethality test of extracts of Annona stenophylla (Engl. & Diels), Strophanthus petersianus (Klotzsch) and Synadenium glaucescens (Pax)
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Roberto Luis Nhamússua, Faith Philemon Mabiki, Alinanuswe J. Mwakalesi
Cancer continues to be one of the main public health challenges, driving the search for new compounds with therapeutic potential. Medicinal plants represent a valuable …
Optimising school meals in Ghana: integrating new food and nutrient standards with aspects of affordability, cultural acceptability and environmental sustainability
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Patricia Eustachio Colombo, Alexandr Parlesak, Gloria Folson
OBJECTIVES: To optimise school food baskets in Ghana to meet newly proposed food and nutrition targets while considering cultural acceptability and cost. DESIGN: This was …
Efficient workflow scheduling in fog-cloud collaboration using a hybrid IPSO-GWO algorithm
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Samar Awad, Marwa Gamal, Khaled Abd El Salam
With the rapid advancement of fog-cloud computing, task offloading and workflow scheduling have become pivotal in determining system performance and cost efficiency. To address the …
Deep learning-based pairs trading: real-time forecasting of co-integrated cryptocurrency pairs
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Johannes Tshepiso Tsoku, Katleho Daniel Makatjane
Statistical arbitrage strategies, including pairs trading, rely on identifying co-movements and static long-term equilibrium relationships between assets, where conventional methods fail to capture non-stationary dynamics, …
Workplace stress, support and stress management strategies for healthier lifestyles among healthcare workers in Ethiopia
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Zewdie Birhanu, Habtamu Mekonen, Reginald A. Kavishe
INTRODUCTION: Workplace stress is an ongoing global and local challenge in healthcare, driven by high demands, long hours, and emotional strain, requiring urgent attention to …
Factors associated with adolescent use of tobacco products in the Upper East Region of Ghana: A cross-sectional study
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Divine Darlington Logo, Prakash Babu Kodali, Judith A. Anaman‐Torgbor
INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use among adolescents is a concern in the Upper East Region of Ghana. We estimated the prevalence and identified factors contributing to single …
Solid oxide fuel cell simulation model tuning using operating conditions dependent optimization techniques
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Haya Hesham, MOHAMED ABDEL RAHMAN, Ghada Bassioni
This paper discusses the mathematical model and simulation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), where the conventional and reversible SOFC are studied. Their performance is …
Impact of complex interplay of the flash floods and seawater levels on seismic resilience of underground structures: numerical simulations using PLAXIS software
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Sayed Hemeda
Abstract The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa in Alexandria, known as Treasure Hill, serve as a remarkable burial site and royal tomb dating back to the …
Dissemination of integrons and carbapenemase-encoding genes among multidrug resistant Proteus mirabilis isolated from urinary tract infections in Egypt
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Shaimaa Zaki, Dalia Kotb, Soha S. Abdelrahim
BACKGROUND: Proteus mirabilis (P. mirabilis) is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for various community-acquired and nosocomial infections, particularly urinary tract infections (UTIs). Rising resistance to broad-spectrum …
Radiological risk assessment of natural radioactivity in imported rice consumed in Ghana and its implications for food safety and public health
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Philomena Dickson-Agudey, Lordford Tettey-Larbi, Serwaa Adjei-Kyereme
Abstract Rice is a staple food in many developing countries, and its role in public health has been a focus of research for decades. In …
Policy coherence for development as a potential framework for creating synergies between disaster risk reduction, climate change and food security: A theoretical review
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Samukelisiwe Myeni, Christo Coetzee, L. E. Kruger
This article examines the potential of policy coherence for development (PCD) as a framework for addressing the complex nexus between disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate …
Reaching the 100 by 2027 target for universal access to rapid molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis in Africa: In-sight but out of reach
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Lucy Mupfumi, Tapson Nyondo, Judith Mzyece
Although WHO recommended rapid molecular diagnostic tools for TB over a decade ago, only about one-third of diagnostic sites in high burden countries have access …
Systematic review of nanoelectronic drug delivery systems advancing technological innovation, clinical integration, and personalized therapy
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Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, Chidinma Esther Eze, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme
Nanoelectronic Drug Delivery Systems (NEDDS) represent a transformative convergence of nanotechnology, electronic engineering, and precision medicine. This systematic review critically evaluates the evolution, technological advancements, …
Design and optimization of CIGS-based solar cell with surface dielectric nanostructures arrangement
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Fatma M. Abdel Hamied, Roaa I. Mubarak, K. R. Mahmoud
This study introduces a novel design of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar cells by incorporating aluminum arsenide (AlAs) dielectric nano-particles on the front …
Categorization of household drinking water and sanitation service levels and associated determinants in Uganda
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Betty Nakibuule, Henry Musoke Semakula, Denis Nseka
Achieving universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation remains a major challenge in Uganda, where persistent socioeconomic and spatial inequalities limit progress toward Sustainable …
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales among adult patients and their family members at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Dessie Abera, Adane Mihret, Surafel Fentaw
BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales cause severe infections and currently, they are spreading beyond hospitals and becoming a serious global health concern. They often …
Adopting coffee to climate change: arabica rootstocks enhance physiological performance of robusta under water deficit
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Somashekhargouda Patil, K P Yashaswini, H R Yashasvi
Introduction Drought stress is a critical limitation to robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) cultivation, particularly under prolonged dry seasons and increasing climate variability. Grafting robusta onto …