Psychology of Purity, the Body, and Intimacy: An Affective Journey from Emotion to Reconciliation
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Mohamed Ajebli
This paper addresses the anthropological and psychological problematic underlying the interpretation of the ritual of "ablution from major ritual im-purity (Ghusl)" in collective and individual …
Assessing the Effect of Performance Auditing on Value for Money in Public Sector Institutions in Somalia
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Dahir Abdullahi Mohamed
Pasting Properties, Digestibility, and Nutritional Enhancement of Cassava, Yam, and Maize-Based Composite Flours Enriched with Potato Peel Powder
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Lydia Oluwatoyin Ajayi, Oluwole David Tolulope, Ayodeji Folorunsho Ajayi
Bridging AI-mediated educational inequalities in Open and Distance eLearning: lessons from Zimbabwe Open University
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Logic Magwa
This study explored strategies for bridging AI-mediated educational inequalities in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) using Zimbabwe Open University as a case study. The study …
The 2026 aid cliff: resource mapping evidence on donor withdrawal and health financing sustainability in Somalia
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Khalid Mohamed Mohamud
Comparative analysis of short answer questions and multiple-choice questions in formative assessment of first-year medical students
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Asmaa M. Ammar, Heba M. El Naggar, Manal B. Ahmed
BACKGROUND: Assessment methods are essential for evaluating medical students' knowledge and cognitive skills. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are widely used because of their objectivity and efficiency, …
Community Radio as a Public Health Communication Strategy for Addressing Health Misinformation in Rural Coastal Kenya
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Richard Korir, Amos Mwavita, Lydia Kibe
Mapping the implementation process and outcomes of HIV counselling and testing programmes in low -middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol
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Danemore Mapuranga, Margaret Ntombizodwa Mbelle, Nametso Lebogang Patience Segomotso
Background HIV counselling and testing (HCT) programmes remain a cornerstone of global HIV prevention, treatment, and care strategies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) …
Evaluation of some selected Immunological and Oxidative Stress profiles of HIV Patients in Part of Southern Nigeria
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Sunday Onyemaechi Okparaku, Kenneth Oshiokhayamhe Iyevhobu, Gloria Okeoghene Okparaku
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is characterized by chronic immune activation, which plays a pivotal role in disease progression and the depletion of CD4+ T …
Domestication of wild indigenous C.densifolius (Nzevedzambuya) mushroom mycelia and development of a system for cultivation on lignocellulosic agricultural waste.
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Silivani Elyson, Nomathemba Loyce Chigu
TB-YOLOv8n: an improved YOLOv8n-based model for tip-burn detection in plant factory-grown pakchoi under LED lighting
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Peng Wang, Wenwen Hu, Xiang Ma
Introduction Plant factory-grown pakchoi is prone to tip-burn under high-density cultivation, limited airflow, and rapid growth conditions, which reduces leaf integrity and commercial quality. Image-based …
Beyond “Chimerica”: U.S.–China strategic competition and African agency in a disordered world
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István Tarrósy
The intensification of strategic competition between the United States and China has become one of the defining dynamics of 21st-century international relations, reshaping patterns of …
Environmental pollutants as modifiers of antimicrobial resistance risk across food systems: a One Health perspective
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Kingsley Excel Dunga, Ebinyo Rebecca Aseibai, Nsikak Godwin Etim
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria associated with food systems is commonly attributed to antimicrobial use in clinical medicine and animal production, yet food-production and processing …
Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of sisal/PLA biocomposite: Uncovering the dominance of transport and burden-shifting trade-offs in sustainable material design
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Nickson Severian Kahigi, Revocatus Machunda, Josephine Joseph Mkunda
Natural fibre-reinforced biocomposites are increasingly recognised as promising alternatives for reducing the high carbon footprint of the construction sector; however, the environmental implications of transcontinental …
Effects of agroforestry practices on insect abundance, richness, and diversity, in transformed ecosystems of the semi-arid area, Dodoma, Tanzania
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James Michael Machallo, Kelvin Ngongolo, Naza Mmbaga
This study investigated surface-active insect abundance, diversity, and community composition to evaluate the conservation potential of agroforestry in transformed semi-arid ecosystems. Insects were sampled using …
Determinants of Competency Development in Physical Education: The Mediating Role of Motivation and Engagement
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Hatim Ben Seddik, Hiba Rimy, Samir Essafi
Objectives. This study tested a serial mediation model examining how pedagogical feedback and prior sport experience are associated with the development of perceived competencies in …
Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Malnourished Children in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2017-2025)
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Bihil Sherefedin Seremolo, Nebiyou Yemanebrhane Woldeamanuele, Hassen Mamo
Background: Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), remains a leading global public health challenge. Malnutrition is a major, modifiable driver of this vulnerability to …
How fast can PPRV spread? Analyzing the results of an experimental PPRV infection of goats equipped with Ultra-Wideband sensors
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Manal Nhili, Jean-Baptiste Menassol, Gaye Laye Diop
Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious disease affecting goats and sheep. The speed and extent of its spread depend on contact patterns …
Innovative application of frankincense resin as a sustainable bio-adhesive for insect trapping in legume crops
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Rania S Ammar, R. S. Kandil
Abstract Field experiments were conducted in Kafr El-Dawar, El-Beheira, Egypt during the 2025 summer season using a completely randomized design with four replications to evaluate …
Maturity-driven shifts in physicochemical, phytochemical and mineral composition of marula [Sclerocarya birrea (a. rich.) Hochst] fruit: a multivariate perspective on nutritional functionality
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Mashudu Sikhavhakhavha, Nkosikhona Goodman Magwaza, Sabelo Shezi
Approximately 50% of fruit is lost to postharvest spoilage due to the high metabolic rate of fresh produce. Reducing postharvest losses is crucial in eradicating …