Nitrogen-doped ZnO and TiO2 supported on activated carbon for dual pollutant degradation under UV/H2O2 process
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Heba Allah Mandour, Ola Abdelwahab, Nevine Kamal Amin
Nitrogen-doped ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles supported on GAC were simulated and characterized. Various techniques including SEM, EDX, XPS, Raman, and DRS were employed to confirm …
Optimized control, and experimental validation of a novel multi-stage parabolic trough collector for solar water heating systems
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Roba Tarek AbdelFatah, Raafat Shalaby, Irene Samy Fahim
This study presents the development, optimized PID control, and experimental validation of a novel Multi-Stage Parabolic Trough Collector (MPTC) for solar water heating systems, aiming …
Uptake of cervical cancer screening and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in Kericho County
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Joel Wanzala, Calvince Otieno Anino
Cervical cancer is a public health issue among reproductive-aged women worldwide. It is the second most common cancer among females and contributes to 12.9% of …
Integrated in vivo and in silico analysis of immune gene expression in cattle infected with Brucella abortus
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Dalia M. Mabrouk, Mohamed El-Diasty, Sekena H. Abdel‐Aziem
Brucella abortus is an intracellular pathogen that causes infection in cattle, leading to reproductive losses and posing a zoonotic risk to humans. Understanding host immune …
Pediatric diabetes prediction using machine learning
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Abeer El-Sayyid El-Bashbishy, Hazem M.F. Elbakry
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects a substantial portion of the global population and is linked to elevated mortality rates and a range of …
Environmental monitoring of trace metals in edible snails Cornu aspersum (Müller, 1774) from Morocco: Human health risk assessment
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Coumba Daga Touré Fall, Mourad El Youssfi, Othmane Hammani
The continuous release of various chemicals into the environment is a major concern worldwide, as some persist in the ecosystem, leading to severe health issues.This …
Water, sanitation, and hygiene and their association with child undernutrition: a hierarchical analysis of the 2020 Somaliland demographic health survey
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Hana Mahdi Dahir, Ayan Husein Korse, Fartun Sharif Mohamed
Background: Child undernutrition, manifested as stunting and wasting, remains a major public health concern globally, particularly in Somaliland. Inadequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) are …
Boosting tribo-mechanical, thermal expansion and electrical performance of waste polytetrafluoroethylene using high-strength carbide ceramics
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Ahmed Youssef Kamal, Ahmed Mohamed Gaafer, Ahmed Omar Mosleh
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is widely used across various industrial and technological fields, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and chemical processing. This work presents a sustainable approach to …
Determinant of women's autonomy in sexual and reproductive health decision-making in Tanzania: a multilevel analysis of 2022 demographic and health survey
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Mtoro J. Mtoro, Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano
Background: The critical importance of women's autonomy in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) decision-making overall well-being is widely recognized. Existing research often provides only a …
Perception and awareness of healthcare professionals toward the applications of artificial intelligence in Egyptian healthcare settings
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Shimaa Azzam, El-Morsy Ahmed El-Morsy, Amira S. A. Said
Background Healthcare professionals’ awareness and handling of artificial intelligence applications in healthcare enhance patient outcomes and improve processes. This study aimed to evaluate the perception, …
Abortion providers as human rights defenders: policy priorities for South Africa
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Lucy Khofi, Jessica Rucell, Mbalenhle Matandela
South Africa's Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOP) protects legal abortion access, yet systemic service delivery barriers persist, limiting care and contributing to preventable …
Drought tolerance mechanisms across C3 and C3–C4 intermediate photosynthetic types revealed by physiological and gene expression profiling
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R. A. Shehata Mohamed, Reem H. Badr, Amani Abdel-Latif
Abiotic stress, particularly drought, significantly reduces crop yields and threatens global agricultural sustainability. This study investigated drought and recovery responses in four plant species with …
High resolution physically based modelling reveals malaria incidence reduction by vector control measures
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Diarra Dieng, Stephan Munga, Adrian M. Tompkins
Malaria continues to cause over 600,000 deaths annually in sub-Saharan Africa, disproportionately affecting children under five. Despite sustained control efforts, transmission remains highly sensitive to …
Factors influencing preconception care awareness and knowledge among women in Africa: a systematic review
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Patience Fakornam Doe, Amidu Alhassan, Boahemaa Adu Otchere
Background: Preconception care (PCC) plays a critical role in enhancing maternal and neonatal health by addressing risk factors before pregnancy. Most existing reviews focus on …
Integration of azithromycin mass administration to 1–11-month-old children into an existing health platform to reduce child mortality: a cluster-randomised trial in Burkina Faso
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Fanny Yago‐Wienne, Djeinam Touré, Georges Dimithé
BACKGROUND: Azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) to ages 1-59 months can reduce childhood mortality; however, more evidence is needed to support targeting a narrower age …
Tuberculosis diagnosis using artificial intelligence: current trends and future prospects
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Onesime mbulayi, Saint-Jean Djungu, Loukia Aketi
, poses a major global health challenge. Despite being largely controlled for several decades, tuberculosis has experienced a resurgence in recent years. China has the …
Chitosan from shrimp shell waste as a carrier for frankincense nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial activity
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Habiba Abdelaziz Ahmed, Zeinab Abd El-Rahman SALAMA, Abeer E. Abd El-Wahab
This study focuses on the sustainable extraction of chitosan from shrimp shell waste and its application in developing frankincense-loaded chitosan nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial efficacy. …
Nanoparticles in HIV treatment for improved drug delivery, clinical translation, and future direction
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Swase Dominic Terkimbi, Reuben Samson Dangana, Solomon Adomi Mbina
HIV remains a major global health challenge with antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppressing viral replication. However traditional ART does not eliminate viral reservoirs and is …
Pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives as dual COX-2/ACE2 inhibitors: design, synthesis, and anti-inflammatory evaluation
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Hala Afifi, Samar Said Fatahala, Rania Helmy Abd El-Hameed
In this study, we report the design and synthesis of a new series of pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives developed as dual-target nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). The compounds …
In vitro anti-inflammatory potential and in vivo anti-arthritis activities of Ximenia caffra extract on antigen-induced arthritis in rats
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Mohammed Yosri, Alsayed E. Mekky, Mahmoud M. Elaasser
Abstract The current study estimated the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity and in vivo anti-arthritic activities of the aqueous ethanolic extract of Ximenia caffra ( X. …