Forecasting the number of sunspots for solar cycle 25 utilizing the facebook prophet model
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H. I. Abdel Rahman, W. A. Badawy
The solar cycle, also referred to as the solar magnetic activity cycle, represents a nearly periodic change in solar activity occurring approximately every 11 years, …
Hydrothermal synthesis and optimization of hierarchical copper molybdate nanostructures for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet and antimicrobial applications
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Rania Hassan, Rabeea D. Abdel‐Rahim, Gamal A. Gouda
Abstract In this work, the Hierarchical Copper Molybdate Nanostructures (HCM) photocatalyst was synthesized via a hydrothermal method and characterized using XRD, FTIR, UV-vis spectroscopy, SEM, …
Bridging the gap between intention and enactment: a Bayesian analysis of pre-service teachers’ implementation of inquiry-based practical work in STEM (science-led) classrooms
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Maria Tsakeni, Moeketsi Mosia, Felix Oromena Egara
Introduction The alignment between pre-service teachers’ instructional intentions and their actual classroom enactment remains a critical yet underexplored issue in STEM teacher education. In this …
Major features of parasite adaptation revealed by genomes of Plasmodium falciparum population samples archived for over 50 years
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Alfred Amambua‐Ngwa, Mouhamadou Fadel Diop, Chris Drakeley
Understanding evolution of human pathogens requires looking beyond the effects of recent interventions. To study malaria parasites prior to widespread drug selection, Plasmodium falciparum genomes …
When the cure leaks: corruption, health spending, and health outcomes in Malawi
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Emmanuel George Yusufu, Bertha Chipo Bangara, Lloyd George Banda
Introduction: The common assumption that higher investment leads to improved development outcomes is challenged in the health sector by widespread corruption practices-a paradox that fundamentally …
Fusarium head blight: emergence, impacts on wheat production and management in Ethiopia and beyond
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Jemal Tola Horo, Xinyao He, Kitessa Gutu Danu
Fusarium head blight (FHB), caused predominantly by Fusarium graminearum species complex, is a re-emerging and highly damaging disease affecting wheat production in Ethiopia and other …
Sustainable land management for food security: a geospatial analysis of desertification sensitivity and agricultural productivity in arid regions
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Ibraheem A. H. Yousif, Ahmed S. A. Sayed, Mohamed S. Shokr
Introduction Desertification risk is one of the main environmental, social and economic issues affecting sustainable development and food security in arid and semi-arid regions. Materials …
Isolation, characterization, and biological evaluation of endophytic fungi from Phragmites australis: experimental and computational insights
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Dina Mahfouz Eskander, Mohamed E. El Awady, Mohamed Ali
Endophytic fungi are an uncharted source of bioactive metabolites with varied therapeutic characteristics. In this research, an endophytic Aspergillus sp. (HAG1) was collected from Phragmites …
Effects of acid mine drainage from collapsed tailings dam on Zambia’s human riparian communities: a fuzzy cognitive model perspective
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Vincent R. Nyirenda, Lackson Chama, Darius Phiri
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is a major global environmental and public health concern, particularly in mining areas. Following the collapse of the tailings dam at …
Pharmacophore modeling: advances and pitfalls
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Mahmoud Elsaka, M. Modather Taha, Amr Tayel
Pharmacophore modeling has evolved from a static conceptual framework into a central computational tool in modern drug discovery. Recent advances include multi-pharmacophore strategies that better …
Bioactive glass nanoparticles induce intrinsic p53-dependent apoptosis and promote genomic instability via ROS overproduction and mitochondrial depolarization in triple-negative breast cancer cells
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Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Mayada E. Borai, Shahd Mosaad
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is among the most aggressive breast cancer subtypes, characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2 expression. The …
Water deficit and salinity stresses modulate growth, physiology, and phytochemical composition of Lavandula coronopifolia Poir. grown in pots under controlled conditions
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Hafsa Debbagh-Nour, Ayoub El Mouttaqi, Karima Lazaar
Lavandula coronopifolia Poir. is a medicinal evergreen shrub, wildly distributed in rocky and arid environments. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, known by the large …
Cross-dataset late fusion of Camera–LiDAR and radar models for object detection
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Assem Ali, Mohamed Mohamed Tawfik, Mahmoud M. Saafan
This paper presents a modular late-fusion framework that integrates Camera, LiDAR, and Radar modalities for object classification in autonomous driving. Rather than relying on complex …
Determinants of contraceptive use and intention to use among youth 15–24 years from a remote pastoral community in Northeastern, Uganda
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Lillian Ojanduru, Godfrey Siu, Justine Bukenya
Background: Contraceptive prevalence in the Karamoja region of Northeastern Uganda is 10%, compared to the national prevalence of 38%. Young people aged 15-24 years have …
Phytochemical profiling of Rosmarinus officinalis aerial parts and exploring its in vitro wound healing activity and network pharmacology
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Shaza H. Aly, Aya A. Mohamed, Mariam Ehab
The present study thoroughly assessed the wound healing efficacy of fractions derived from Rosmarinus officinalis through phytochemical profiling, antioxidant assays, and in vitro scratch wound …
Community knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward cutaneous leishmaniasis in central Ethiopia
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Tagesech Yohannes, Getenet Beyene, Teketel Ermias Geltore
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most prevalent clinical form of leishmaniasis and remains a significant public health problem, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where …
Chlorfenapyr bednets effectively overcome pyrethroid resistance escalation in highly resistant Anopheles malaria vectors in Uganda
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Ambrose Oruni, Benjamin D. Menze, Yvan G. Fotso-Toguem
Escalating insecticide resistance threatens the efficacy of LLINs, undermining malaria control in Africa. We conducted the first experimental hut trials in Uganda using highly resistant …
Biomolecular strategy for designing antibiotic–silver nanoparticles conjugate via nitrate reductase mediated β-lactamase inhibition with molecular docking insights
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Gerges Gad Faheem, Bahig A. El Deeb, Mohamed Ismeal
In this study, mechanistic analysis using SDS-PAGE identified a 58 kDa protein as the biomolecule responsible for AgNPs biosynthesis and capping. Colorimetric microplate-based assay confirmed …
From learned helplessness to motor recovery: integrating intensive neurorehabilitation in poststroke spastic paresis—clinical insights from over 10 years of practice
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Ibrahim Npochinto Moumeni
Background: Poststroke spastic paresis represents a dual pathology combining neurological impairment and secondary muscle contracture, often perpetuated by learned non-use. Current rehabilitation approaches frequently address …
Soil spectroscopy improves mid infrared soil property prediction through optimized preprocessing and variable selection
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Reda Mokere, Mohamed Ghassan, Issam Barra
Mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy is a powerful, eco-friendly, and cost-effective technique for predicting soil property. However, its predictive accuracy can be affected by factors such as …