Assessing the threat: risk assessment of non-native plant pests likely to threaten livelihoods if introduced in Rwanda
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Joseph Mulema, Bellancile Uzayisenga, Leon Hakizamungu
The lack of information on potential invasions by alien species is a major contributor to the prevalence of invasions in sub-Saharan Africa. A rapid risk …
Multifractal characterization of daily maximum and minimum ionospheric TEC at African equatorial stations
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A. B. Rabiu, Samuel Ogunjo, Ayomide Olabode
Abstract. The temporal scaling structure of the ionospheric vertical total electron content (vTEC) carries fundamental information about the intrinsic dynamics of the equatorial and low-latitude …
Occupational pharmaceutical access as an enabling resource for self-medication among healthcare workers in rural Ghana: an application of Andersen's Behavioural Model
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Richard Begyinah, Luther Adjei, Nellic Nyanwura
Coupling advanced earth observation, Machine learning, GeoAI, and CA-ANN model for assessing Spatio-temporal LULC change in Gilgel Gibe I Watershed, Upper Omo-Gibe Basin, Ethiopia
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Ermiyas Asfaw Molla, Amanuel Tesfaye Kebebew, Albeza Asfaw Molla
Genomic and phenotypic characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae phage KP Ø1: a novel lytic Slopekvirus targeting uropathogenic multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Ghada Ismail, Ghada Ismail, Ahmed Elshafei
The rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) uropathogenic gram-negative bacteria (GNB) necessitates the development of alternative therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to isolate, phenotypically characterize, and perform …
Waste generation, environmental perception, and community responses to industrial pollution in peri-urban Oluyole, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Timothy. O Ogunbode, O.. Adeji Alaba, M. Ademola Sunday
Effects of probiotic supplementation on disease progression in patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease: a randomized controlled trial
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Samar Elshahat Saleh, Sherouk Elnagar, Mohamed A Fouda
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the global population, with limited therapeutic options to slow progression in moderate stages. The gut-kidney axis …
Pain and distress management during infant vaccination: Perceptions of South African mothers and health care professionals
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Ciske Delport, Welma Lubbe, Tinda Rabie
Implementation fidelity of a peer-led self-help group intervention for female sex workers in Zimbabwe: A qualitative process evaluation
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Gracious Madimutsa, Fortunate Machingura, Memory Makamba
Toward Optimising Multiple Sclerosis MRI Protocols: A Comparative Study of Lesion Detection and Quantitative Image Quality Across MRI Sequences
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Sara Bassam Al-Qaralleh, Marwan Alshipli, Sahar Mahmoud Abd elsalam
Converging infectious disease threats in the post-COVID era: surveillance fragility, pandemic risk, and global preparedness
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Yusuf Hared Abdi, Zakaria Ibrahim Issack
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed profound weaknesses in global infectious disease surveillance yet, in its aftermath, pandemic-prone threats have intensified rather than receded. This narrative review …
Greywater Irrigation and Moringa-Derived Biochar in Contrasting Dryland Soil Materials: Salinity, Sodicity and Water-Retention Trade-offs
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Jamal Elfaki, Makarim Eltayeb
Embedding planetary health and sustainability in dental education: a community-engaged training model from Kenya
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James Johnstone Nyachio, Gladys Mwango Akama, Ochiba Lukandu
Climate change and environmental degradation are reshaping health systems in ways that the dental profession can no longer afford to ignore. Oral health is increasingly …
Hypertension in Young Adults in Nigeria: A Review of Prevalence and Emerging Trends
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Henry Eziefule Nwankwo, Micah Nnabuko Okwah, Afamefuna Obumneme Onyeogulu
Abstract Background Hypertension is increasingly being observed among young adults in low- and medium-income countries, including Nigeria. Although national estimates show a rising burden over …
From Safety Resources to Emergency Readiness: Examining the Implementation Gap in Ghanaian Second-Cycle Schools
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James Frimpong-Asante, Christian Kofi Sarpong, Kelvin Ofori
Prevalence and Multiplex PCR-Based Molecular Detection of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in Chickens and Hand Swabs of Handlers at Live Bird Markets in Maiduguri Metropolis, Nigeria
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Moses Luke, Bashir Usman Malgwi
Mapping Global Evidence on Genotypic Variability in Agronomic Performance and Nutritional Quality of Roselle Hibiscus sabdariffa Calyces
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Rehema Chitara, Erick F. Christopher, Sabinus Kinunda
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Campylobacter Infection and Associated Risk Factors Among Chicken Handlers in Live Bird Markets, Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
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Moses Luke, Bashir Usman Malgwi
Abundance and Spatial Distribution of Third Generation Cephalosporin Resistant Escherichia coli in Wastewater and impact on the receiving Korle Lagoon, Accra, Ghana
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Lady Asantewah Boamah Adomako, Appiah-Korang Labi, Noah Obeng‐Nkrumah
Antimicrobial resistance in the environment is a major public health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where there is inadequate wastewater treatment infrastructure. Third …
Study of the Optical Characteristics of Materials for the Construction of Organic/Inorganic Solar Cells Using UV -VIS Spectroscopy
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EJIKEME IGBOKWE, Chigozie Samuel Akoma, Tochukwu Ebere Esihe
This study focuses on the UV-vis spectroscopic analysis of the active materials used to construct organic/inorganic solar cells. The analysis was carried out on PCMB: …