Reproducible Hybrid Ensemble Learning for Drought Forecasting
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Moses Chilanga, Josephat Kalezhi, Nchimunya Chaamwe
Metabolic health and cardiovascular risk among Cameroonian adults with and without obesity
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Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo, Ousmane Mfopou Mbiondi, Kevin Fabrice Paul Mandeng
Obesity contributes to increased morbidity and mortality, yet its metabolic heterogeneity remains underexplored in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examined associations between body composition, insulin sensitivity, …
Lung function variability and the burden of COPD and lung restriction in South Africa and Burkina Faso: results from the AWI-Gen study
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Emmanuel Adonyo, Jing Chen, Catherine John
Abstract Background Population–based spirometry data from sub–Saharan Africa remain limited. We characterised lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung restriction and associated factors from …
Overview of Persistent Inter-Professional Rivalry Within the Laboratory Medicine Practice Domain of Tertiary Healthcare Institutions in Nigeria: A Narrative Review
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Collins Amadi, Roy Amadi, Sasha Amadi
The persistent inter-professional rivalry within the laboratory medicine practice domain of Nigerian tertiary healthcare institutions constitutes a systemic crisis that undermines diagnostic accuracy, jeopardizes patient …
Perceptions and preferences of teaching methods among medical students in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria – A mixed methods study
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Solomon Daniel Halilu, Afisulahi Abiodun Maiyegun, Godiya Ishaya Dare
INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the perceptions and preferences of medical students at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) regarding various teaching methods, including lectures, problem-based learning …
Satisfied employees, stronger teams: linking need satisfaction to team-boosting behaviours via work engagement
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Vallenice Van Blerk, Leon T. De Beer
Purpose Modern work teams are increasingly diverse, dynamic, and dispersed. For organisations to thrive in this context, they must prioritise team functioning. Individual team members …
Undiagnosed HIV Infection among Outpatient Attendees and Viral Suppression among Adults Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in a Conflict-affected District of Southwest Cameroon: A Facility-based Study
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DANILIA NELLIE TAKANG FOMBANG, Abdel Jélil Njouendou, Chrisantus Eweh Ukah
WaveInvNet: A Wavelet-Separated Dynamic Involution Network for Multimodal Skin Lesion Classification
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Mohamed Amine Ibrahimi, Abdelghafour Abbad, Rachid Ben Abbou
From duty to dialogue: the evolution of professional trust across two generations in Mauritius
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Mohamed Al‐Eraky, Sumera Keenoo
Background Medical professionalism is a core component of health professions education (HPE), yet prevailing frameworks have largely been developed from provider perspectives and within Western …
“Wife, widow, or warrior?”: Media representation of women politicians in Southern Africa
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Tigere Paidamoyo Muringa
A growing body of literature recognises the media’s role in shaping political identities and leadership legitimacy. Studies suggest that women presidential candidates in post-colonial Southern …
Transboundary ecosystem governance and climate resilience in Southern Africa: integrating peacebuilding approaches in shared river basin management
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Daniel Chigudu
Background Southern Africa’s transboundary river basins face unprecedented pressures from climate change, population growth, and competing water demands, necessitating integrated governance approaches that simultaneously address …
An XGBoost–logistic regression hybrid stacking model for breast cancer outcome prediction
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OYETAYO Oyebisi, Winnie Chacha, Femi Amoyedo
Background Accurate prediction of breast cancer outcomes remains challenging due to high-dimensional, imbalanced clinical datasets and the need to balance predictive performance, calibration, interpretability, and …
Assessment of Prospects and Challenges of Employee Performance Management System in Case of CBE Hareto Branch
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Melese Alemayehu
Interprofessional oral health promotion in rural primary healthcare systems: a scoping review
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Hlulani Alloy Nghayo, Khabiso Ramphoma, Ronel Maart
Objectives This scoping review aimed to examine the literature on the design, integration, adaptation, and sustainability of interprofessional oral health promotion interventions (IOHPIs) within rural …
Effects of incubation temperature and in ovo supplementation of glucose and vitamin D3 on eggshell temperature, embryonic mortality, hatchability, chick quality, and post-hatch performance in broiler chickens
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Maxwell Ansong Okai, Francis Kruenti, Yendouchamtchié Nadiedjoa
Introduction Incubation temperature and embryonic nutrient availability are critical determinants of successful embryogenesis and early post-hatch performance in broilers. In ovo feeding has emerged as …
Board Equity Ownership and Risk Management: Implications for Bank Performance in Ghana
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Carl Mensah Ahadzi, Charlotte Adamkie Newman, Godwin Banafo Akrong
Impact of Antiretroviral Treatment on Vaginal Microbiome Composition in People Living with HIV
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Adesola Olufunmilayo Olalekan, Brown Beckley, Ogunsanya Oluwabunmi
Applying the CPD-Reaction Framework to Assess Customer Care Essentials Training: A Prospective Longitudinal Analysis of Behavioral Determinants Among Healthcare Professionals
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Ngwibete Atenchong, Daniel Maweu, Esther Gaga
Frequency of Vaso-Occlusive Episode and Predictors Among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
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Susan Adok, Esther Babirekere, Phillip Kasirye
WhatsApp-delivered versus in-person life skills education and mental health outcomes among internally displaced persons in Abuja, Nigeria: a two-site, nonrandomized comparative study
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Ejemai Eboreime, Andem Effiong Etim Duke, Chisom Obi‐Jeff