Digital health interventions in strengthening primary healthcare systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe
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Tungamirirai Simbini, Emma Efua Adimado, Samuel Adjorlolo
Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) refer to discrete technological functionalities designed to achieve specific objectives in addressing health system challenges. These interventions are considered tools for …
Algorithmic dependence and digital colonialism: a conceptual framework for artificial intelligence in education and knowledge systems of the Global South
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Samar A. Ahmed
AI's integration into education has accelerated across all regions, driven by ambitions of efficiency, personalization, and expanded access. International organizations such as UNESCO (2021) and …
Aloe vera derived carbon dots as multifunctional fluorescent probe for temperature, pH, and ferric ion sensing
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A. M. Hassan Rezk, M. K. Elnimr, A. S. Atlam
Carbon dots (CDs) synthesized from natural precursors with excellent fluorescent properties are drawing a lot of attention for sensing and biosensing applications. We offer a …
Deep neural network-based surrogate modeling for nonlinear vibrations of functionally graded stepped beams informed by a discrete model
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Anass Moukhliss, Elmahdi Ezzoubaidi, Nassima Ayoub
Abstract A discrete mechanical model for large-amplitude free vibrations of two-stepped functionally graded beams is developed in this study. The beam’s material properties vary through …
From policy to practice: why the WHO’s Africa rehabilitation strategy 2025–2035 risks failure without educational reform
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Ibrahim Npochinto Moumeni
Background: In July 2025, the WHO African Regional Committee adopted an ambitious strategy to address the 63% rehabilitation access gap through a comprehensive five-pillar framework. …
Water recovery of drying waste using a thermoelectric cooler and PV/T assisted
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Amr Elbrashy, Magda K. El-Fakharany, Maher M. Abou Al-Sood
Energy, food, and water are the most essential demands for the human community. In this study, a novel hybrid solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar dryer integrated …
Structural, optical, and magnetic characterization of Cu–Zn–Ni spinel ferrite nanoparticles with antibacterial potential
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Samaa Ali, O. M. Hemeda, F. Elhussiny
Abstract One of the most pressing challenges in biomedical applications is the growing prevalence of bacteria that are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Metal-based nanoparticles are …
Mechanical and radiation shielding assessment of high-density/magnetite-cementitious plaster for repair and retrofit of nuclear power plant structures
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Eslam Attia, Moamen G. El‐Samrah, M. N. H. Rashad
Abstract Concrete plays a critical role in nuclear power plants (NPPs) as structural material and radiation shielding. Severe defects during construction of NPP concrete could …
Electric vehicles charging stations load forecasting based on hybrid XGBoost-BiLSTM model
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Hany S. E. Mansour, Amira S. Mohamed, Mohamed H. Abdel-Aziz
Abstract Accurate load forecasting for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) is critical for optimizing energy management and ensuring grid stability amid growing electric vehicle adoption. …
Intensity over duration in neurological rehabilitation: exploring evidence for optimised recovery paradigms
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Ibrahim Npochinto Moumeni
Background: Contemporary stroke rehabilitation protocols traditionally emphasise session frequency and treatment duration over intervention intensity-yet emerging evidence suggests we may be preparing patients for therapeutic …
Tribological characteristics of composite brake pads under variable load and speed
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Mahmoud A. Essam, Mohamed M.Faragallah, Noha M. Abdeltawab
This study investigates the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composite brake pad materials fabricated using a compression molding technique. The work focuses on evaluating the influence …
Prolonged multisectoral aid-driven reliance on health systems and governance post-conflict era in Somalia
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Saadaq Adan Hussein, Ashraf Ali, Marian Muse Osman
INTRODUCTION: The global development discourse primarily emphasizes the vital role of international aid in post-conflict health systems and governance. Somalia's post-conflict health recovery has relied …
Studying the potential ameliorative effect of biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles using epigallocatechin gallate against depression in rats
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Khaled M. Alam-ElDein, Ahmed H. I. Faraag, Nabil A. El-Yamany
Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder with multifactorial origins involving oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, neurotransmitter imbalance, and HPA axis dysfunction. Conventional treatments …
Virus-induced endothelial senescence as a cause and driving factor for ME/CFS and long COVID: mediated by a dysfunctional immune system
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J. Massimo Nunes, Loren Kell, Anouk Slaghekke
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID are two post-viral diseases, which share many common symptoms and pathophysiological alterations. Yet a mechanistic explanation of …
Structure and physical property correlation in magnesium doped LaFeO3 nano perovskites synthesized by the green method
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Abdalrahman M. Rayan, Mehawed M. Ahmed, H. A. A. Saadallah
MgₓFeO₃ (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.20) perovskite nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using a green synthesis route assisted by Moringa oleifera leaf extract. The influence of …
Artificial intelligence and robotics in predictive maintenance: a comprehensive review
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Joseph Azeta, Theodore Tochukwu Omeche, Ilesanmi Daniyan
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into predictive maintenance (PdM) systems has brought about a fundamental change in the operations of the industries …
Orientation driven design and mechanical optimization of gyroid TPMS lattice structures
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Mohamed S. El‐Asfoury, Nehal E. El-Bedwehy, Mostafa Shazly
Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) lattice structures, particularly Gyroid morphologies, are gaining attention for their high specific strength, energy absorption, and geometric adaptability. However, the …
A scoping review of literature on adoption and impact of climate smart agricultural technologies by smallholder farmers in Africa
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Mercy W Rurii, Muasya Nzengya Daniel
This scoping review aims to map the literature on empirical evidence on CSA technology adoption among smallholder farmers, to identify critical gaps, and propose future …
Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in business research: A simple guide for novice researchers
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Ismail Abdi Changalima, Michael Patrick Chuwa
This review provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) for novice researchers. This is a conceptual …
Integration between radiation shielding performance, structural evolution, and mechanical features of co-doped sodium phosphate glasses
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Nermin Ali Abdelhakim, Rizk Mostafa Shalaby, A. M. Abdelghany
This study investigates the structural, mechanical, and radiation protection behavior of sodium phosphate glasses modified with 30 mol% Nb₂O₅ and varying MnO concentrations (0–7.5 mol%). …