Targeted in vitro suppression of Parkinson’s disease-associated Desulfovibrio by selective probiotic and potential probiotic strains
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Sima Talebzadeh, Per Erik Joakim Saris
Inroduction Emerging evidence links fecal Desulfovibrio (DSV) abundance with Parkinson’s disease (PD) severity. While probiotics may relieve symptoms, their direct effects on DSV remain unexplored. …
Waste heat recovery from power plants for solar desalination: a mechanical power engineering approach
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Mariam G. Salem, Omaima A. Kotb, Nadia M. Eshra
Abstract This study presents a thermal design of solar stills by utilizing waste heat from thermal power plant cooling water. The main objective is to …
Forecasting pastoralist red meat production trajectories in a fragile and climate-vulnerable state: a comparative evaluation of classical, state-space, long-memory, and neural network models in Somalia
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Abdirisak Osman Bade, Dahir Muse Shire, Saleban Mohamed Hassan
Background The national economy of Somalia is significantly reliant on the production of pastoralist red meat, a sector that is increasingly debilitated by severe and …
Spatiotemporal dynamics, factors associated with neonatal mortality and health interventions in Mali: a modeling study
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Fatoumata Traoré, Cheick Sidya Sidibé, Youssouf Keita
Abstract Background Neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa remains high, accounting for approximately 46% of all neonatal deaths worldwide. In Mali, neonatal mortality stands at 29 …
Trauma-Informed Practices in Nigerian Public Schools: Exploring Teachers' Awareness and Professional Development Needs
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Habeeb Omoponle Adewuyi, Veronica B. Dwarika
Effect of Titanium Microalloying on the Microstructure, Wear, and Corrosion Behavior of ASTM A216 Cast Steel for Fishing Vessel Stern Tube Applications
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Sabry Moussa Abdel Aziz, Elsayed Maroof Metwaly, Mohamed. K. El-Fawkhry
Factors influencing the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices among smallholder farmers in Melani and Msobomvu villages, Eastern Cape Province
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Sibonise Lufume, Lindokuhle Gwala, Leocadia Zhou
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is widely recognised as an effective approach for improving agricultural productivity, strengthening resilience to climate change, and enhancing food security among small-scale …
Co-Designing an Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Mental Health Chatbot Within a Social Media Platform to Support Adolescent Well-Being in Kenya: A Human-Centered Mixed Methods Study
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Paul Macharia, Njeri Ngaruiya, Irene Chepng'etich Misoi
Non-Contributory Health Insurance and Catastrophic Health Expenditure: A Structured Review of Financial Risk Protection in Nigeria
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Peter Sunday Oshaji, Adamu Ishaku Akyala
Prevalence of Cross-File Dependencies in Terraform and Their Resolution by Security Scanners
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Moatasem M. Draz
Trial of Labour After Two Previous Caesarean Sections: A Cross- Sectional Study of Nigerian Obstetricians' Knowledge and Attitude
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Adewale Olufemi Ashimi, Babasola Oluwatomi Okusanya, George Uchenna Eleje
Spatial variability of soil texture fractal dimension and its application in sponge city construction
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Jianjun Wang, Zhaolin Lu, Jian Tang
Accurate characterization of spatial variability of soil textures and their relationships with hydraulic properties is essential for the planning, design, and construction of sponge cities. …
Fear of childbirth among antenatal care attendees in a primary care setting in Kumasi, Ghana: Prevalence and parity-stratified determinants
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Juliana Ofosua Addo, Douglas Aninng Opoku, Julius Kwabena Karikari
BACKGROUND: Previous studies on Fear of Childbirth (FoC) across sub-Saharan Africa have typically reported prevalence separately by parity or treated it as a covariate in …
Evaluation of Health Management Information System data quality and information use for HIV/AIDS programs in public health facilities of Jimma town, Southwest Ethiopia
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Samson Tashome Abashu, Tilahun Fufa Debela, Muluembet Abera Wordofa
BACKGROUND: Poor data quality is a critical challenge to meet the global and national health goals since performance of the health system cannot be adequately …
Effect of β-tricalcium phosphate grafting on implant stability and peri-implant radiodensity following immediate implant placement in sites with jumping gaps exceeding 2 mm: a randomized controlled trial
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Alaa A. Salem, Mohamed S. Hammed, Ahmed M. ElRawdy
BACKGROUND: Whether grafting peri-implant jumping gaps exceeding 2 mm during immediate implant placement improves outcomes remains uncertain. This trial evaluated the effect of β-tricalcium phosphate …
Green Synthesis of magnetic Fe3O4–Biopolymer Nanocomposite Using Aloe perfoliata Gel for Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B
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Radja Nada Boucetta, Malika Khelfaoui, Nesrine Ammouchi
This study investigates the use of Aloe perfoliata gel as a green reducing and stabilizing agent for the synthesis of magnetic Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles (NPs) and …
Insurance coverage, healthcare use, and outpatient payment among adults with disability in Kenya before the SHA transition: a secondary analysis of KDHS 2022
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Nichodemus Werre Amollo, Ogol Japheth Ouma
Abstract Background Adults with disability tend to need more healthcare and to have less capacity to pay for it. Kenya replaced the National Hospital Insurance …
Academic Stress, Hope, and Suicidal Ideation among University Students: Implications for Campus Mental Health Policy
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athanansio bashaija, Lucy Aja, Aquila Modupe Otitoju
Academic stress has emerged as an alarmingly major problem in higher education due to its relation to students’ psychological well-being, academic achievement, retention and suicide …
Response of geranium to soil applications of Azolla and Moringa extracts: effects on growth, essential oil and physiological parameters
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Hala S. Abd-Rabbu, Fatma S. Aboud, Khalid A. Khalid
BACKGROUND: Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.) is an important aromatic plant valued for its essential oil; however, its cultivation in sandy soils is often constrained by …
Artificial Intelligence as a catalyst for poverty alleviation in Africa: challenges, opportunities, and pathways for inclusion
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Emmanuel Ndhlovu, David Mhlanga
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers much hope as a poverty alleviation tool in Africa, with the potential to address critical challenges across sectors such as agriculture …