Enhancing Moringa Stenopetala L. Establishment and Adaptation with Rhizobacteria at High Altitude Hadiya Zone, Central Ethiopia
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Alemayehu Getahun, Diriba Muleta, Negalign Awoke
Measuring cloud optical depth with a balloonborne microlidar operated from the stratosphere
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François Ravetta, Thomas Lesigne, Vincent Mariage
The Balloonborne Cloud Observing micrOLidar (BeCOOL) has been developed to be operated onboard a stratospheric balloon in order to monitor the atmosphere below 20 km, …
Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Periodontal Therapy in a Postgraduate Training Clinic: A Retrospective Cohort Study in South Africa
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Mozn Abdalla, Mai Ahmed, A. Jeftha
Assessment of Risk Management and Delay Mitigation Strategies in Water Infrastructure Projects: Lessons from the Hargeisa Water Supply Expansion Project
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Ayan Adani
Obesity, hypertension, and hyperuricemia among people living with HIV in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
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John Tetteh, Naana Agyeman, Emilia Asuquo Udofia
Abstract Hyperuricemia is highly prevalent among people living with HIV (PLHIV), yet the influence of obesity and hypertension on hyperuricemia remains poorly characterized in sub-Saharan …
Challenges associated with sexually transmitted infection partner notification approaches in Africa: a scoping review protocol
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Noluthando Mpobole, Raikane James Seretlo, Keatlegile Moses Eskia Mabena
Background Despite extensive prevention efforts, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health concern across Africa. Partner notification (PN) is an important component of …
Comparative evaluation of Giomer varnish versus fluoride varnish as desensitizing agents among a group of children with molar incisor hypomineralization: a randomized clinical trial
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Ethar Swidan, Hala Mohy Eldin Abbas, Shereen Hassan El Shamy
BACKGROUND: Dentin hypersensitivity in children with Molar incisor hypo mineralization (MIH) causes transient sharp pain, adversely affecting oral health- related quality of life (OHRQoL). This …
Land-water-energy nexus and long-term climatic trends in smallholder irrigation schemes: evidence from Vhembe District, South Africa
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Ernest Malatsi, Sue Walker, Jan Willem Swanepoel
Sustainable irrigation for smallholders requires strategies that minimize and optimize land, water, and energy use while remaining resilient to climate change. The study uses the …
Lifestyle and Reproductive Characteristics Among Women with Breast Cancer in Pakistan: A Cross- Sectional Study with Comparison to Western Evidence
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K. Bilal, Sadia Nazeem, Wasif Farman
Turning wood waste into high-value nanocellulose for sustainable agriculture environmental remediation and wound healing applications
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Eman Tawfik, Nada Osama, Mohamed Tayel
Wood processing industries generate staggering volumes of sawdust and residues. This research created a new way to turn wood waste into valuable resources, solving both …
Potential future economic impact of Vespula germanica (Fabricius) (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) in South Africa
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David C. Cook, Simon McKirdy, Ruan Veldtman
The potential economic effects of the introduced German wasp, Vespula germanica (Fabricius), on fruit and vegetable industries and households in South Africa were estimated over …
A remote sensing–based approach to the regionalization of socioeconomic indicators in an agricultural headwater catchment in Northern Benin
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Yaovi Aymar Bossa, Adjo Brigitte Bossa, Yacouba Yira
The agroecosystems of the rural continuum of the Sudano-Sahelian region of the Volta River Basin are undergoing severe degradation, resulting in serious declines in ecosystem …
The effect of antiretroviral therapy adherence on viral load suppression rate among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Desalegn Dawit Assele, Yitayew Ewnetu Mohammed, Abera Gezume Ganta
BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is a key determinant of viral load suppression among people living with HIV (PLHIV). In Ethiopia, evidence on the magnitude …
Psychosocial challenges faced by vulnerable learners in selected primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Nomfundo Ndlovo, Allucia Lulu Shokane, Sithuthukile Myeni
Background: Vulnerable learners in primary schools often face a plethora of psychosocial challenges, which impact their academic performance. Globally, the number of vulnerable children in …
Influence of arch form on the accuracy of digital workflow in all-on-four implant rehabilitation cases (an in vitro study)
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Mohamed F. Torky, Rewaa G. AboElhassan, Amir Shoukry Azer
BACKGROUND: Variations in arch form may influence the accuracy of digital impressions for implant-retained fixed dental prostheses. Differences in arch width, curvature, and span length …
Spatial Assessment of Environmental Risks and Community Perceptions of CarbonGeosequestration for Blue Ecosystem Sustainability in the Niger Delta Nigeria
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Udoh Evans, John. A. Adeyanju, Bassey. O. Ntukoghe
Maternal knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding screen exposure and visual health among under-five children in Ibadan, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
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James Success Odubia, Elizabeth Tolulope Morolani, Kayode Simon-P Aroyehun
Multi-site observational evaluation of Breast AI™-supported ultrasound risk stratification in breast cancer assessment pathways
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Kathryn Malherbe, Carol‐Ann Benn, G.J. Botha
PURPOSE: To evaluate the diagnostic performance metrics, referral patterns, and real-world implementation characteristics associated with a Breast AI™-supported ultrasound assessment pathway across multiple heterogeneous healthcare …
The significance of Indigenous chemistry knowledge in Western chemistry education
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Tavonga Tawanda, Awelani V. Mudau
Introduction This study explored the potential role of indigenous chemistry knowledge (ICK) within Western chemistry education frameworks from the learner's perspective. This research offers distinct …
Institutional Quality, Public Debt and Economic Growth in Ghana: Evidence from FMOLS and DOLS Estimations
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Thomas Osei Bonsu Dankwah, Selva Kumar D.