Optimization of lactic acid production from dairy whey using indigenous lactic acid bacteria
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Kamana Emmanuel
Bioeconomic optimization of zinc and iron agronomic biofortification in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) in Mozambique under tropical field conditions
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Tancredo José Carlos, Leonel Domingos Moiana, Omar Jorge Sabbag
Agronomic biofortification with zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) has emerged as a promising approach to enhance crop productivity while improving food and nutritional security. However, …
Impact of conservation agriculture and biochar interventions on labour demand and productivity in Uganda: evidence from a field experiment
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Clifton Makate, Gerard Cornelissen, J. Mulder
Abstract Conservation agriculture (CA) and the use of biochar as a soil amendment can promote productive, resilient, and sustainable smallholder farming. However, adopting these practices …
Editorial: Harnessing digital innovation for sustainable agricultural development, part II: digital transformation, agribusiness systems, and the future of food value chains
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Siphe Zantsi, Sukoluhle Mazwane, C.Z. Tsvakirai
Methodologically, the Research Topic is characterised primarily by quantitative empirical analyses using cross-sectional surveys, provincial panel datasets and quasi-natural experiments, complemented by simulation-based approaches such …
Climate Vulnerability, Green Transition and Sustainable Development in Africa: Evidence from KRLS and PCSE Models
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Solomon Okunade
Climate change constrains sustainable development in Africa, but the effects of transition policies depend on whether they improve energy access, productivity, and resilience. This study …
Water, sanitation, and hygiene and nutritional status of children under-5 years born to young mothers in Ghana: a spatial inequality analysis
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Deda Ogum, Yula Salifu, Abdul Razak Abubakari
Background Malnutrition among children under five remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with those born to young mothers being particularly vulnerable. Evidence …
Development of biochar-based magnetic adsorbent for enhanced Pb(II) ions removal
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Soha M. Abd El Wahab, Kareem Elsayed, Hanaa A. Zein El Abdeen
Waster decontamination by Pb(II) is a critical issue that threatens the environmental and human health. Ferrite nanoparticles NCCF, Ni₀.₆Co₀.₁Cu₀.₃Fe₂O₄, loaded on biochar (BC) in different …
A review of 3D-printed architected polymer structures as reinforcement in cementitious applications
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Rym Akrimi, Nejah Jemal, F. Tounekti
Abstract Additive manufacturing of architected polymer reinforcements is an emerging geometry-driven approach to improve the mechanical performance of cementitious materials. In contrast to conventional methods, …
Evaluation of risk factors and management of intestinal stoma complications among surgical patients at Muhimbili hospital, Tanzania 2023
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Lama Suliman Ali Awadelkareem, Catherine Martin Mtui, Hadeel Fathelrahman Ahmed Ali
The accuracy of radiographic peer review in identifying primary hip and knee arthroplasties at higher risk of early aseptic revision: an observational cohort study from the JointCare registry of South Africa
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Antoine S D Dymond, Ian D. Learmonth, P Firer
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Healthcare value might be improved with radiographic peer review to evaluate surgical quality. While numerous radiographic recommendations are available, peer review differs …
Chromogenic Spot and Test Tube Techniques for Qualitative Zinc Detection in Fortified Wheat Flour: Method Development and ICP-MS Validation
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Tadesse G/Giyorgis, Adamu Belay, Masresha Tessema
Nicotiana glauca leaf extract exhibits synergistic antioxidant and anticancer activities revealed by phytochemical profiling and molecular docking
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Marwa M. H. Saeed, Sayed A. Fayed, Rim HAMDY
Abstract This study aimed to characterize the phytochemical composition and antioxidant, cytotoxic and molecular docking profile of Nicotiana glauca Graham (Solanaceae), a wild plant species …
A workflow for impact indicators of alien species: A demonstration with Acacia species
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Mukhtar M. Yahaya, Sabrina Kumschick, Sandra MacFadyen
The negative impact of alien species is recognised as a major threat to biodiversity. An impact indicator, a measurable proxy of the status of alien …
Assessing the spatiotemporal dynamics of land-use/land-cover change and human-wildlife conflict around Hluhluwe-iMfolozi park, South Africa
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Ongeziwe Njomi, Oscar Z. Gwala, Mohammed B. Altoom
Human‐wildlife conflict (HWC) is increasingly associated with rapid land‐use and land‐cover (LULC) changes and broader environmental shifts. While previous studies have focused on causal factors …
Gender-Specific Determinants of Tuberculosis Treatment Interruption in an Urban High- Burden African Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Males in Nairobi, Kenya (2019– 2023)
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L. Nkirote Mugambi-Nyaboga (24208823), Kevin Owuor, Maerro Lutta
Valorisation of banana peel waste for copper (II) and chromium (VI) biosorption from aqueous solution: classical and fractal-like kinetics and isotherms model analysis
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S'thembile Mzimela, Babatunde Femi Bakare, Paul Musonge
Heavy metal contamination of aquatic systems poses significant environmental and public health risks, necessitating cost-effective remediation strategies. However, mechanistic understanding of metal uptake on heterogeneous …
Case Report: Isolated splenic hydatid cyst with negative serology managed by laparoscopic splenectomy
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Amine Ben Safta, Salsabil Nasri, Wejih Dougaz
Background: Hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonosis endemic in many parts of the world. While hepatic and pulmonary involvements are common, isolated …
Oral selective estrogen receptor degraders in ER+/HER2− breast cancer: a systematic review with pooled analysis of metastatic randomized trials and narrative synthesis of adjuvant evidence
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Bing Guan, Sijia Zhang, Rong Zhou
Background Oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) have become a key therapeutic option for hormone receptor-positive, HER2−negative advanced breast cancer. The recent presentation of lidERA—the …
Comparative studies on the antidiabetic effects of extracts of Lepidium sativum L. seeds and Annona squamosa L. leaves on Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
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Karima Said Mohamed Hammad, Nashwa F. S. Morsy, Nesren Elsayed
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder marked by hyperglycemia and affects millions of individuals. The adverse effects of antidiabetic drugs highlight the demand for natural therapies. …
Crestal bone loss in mandibular telescopic implant retained overdenture with milled titanium and milled poly-ether ketone ketones secondary copings. (A randomized clinical trial)
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Amr Ismail Badr, Moustafa El Maghraby, Gehan Fekry Mohamed