“Just do the ECV, Just do it – This, I call it a Miracle:” Understanding External Cephalic Version Practices at the Largest Teaching Hospital in Ghana
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Dhanalakshmi K. Thiyagarajan, Yana Astter-Sompel, Thelma Quarshie
Chikungunya virus seroprevalence among febrile patients in selected health facilities in Mount Elgon region, Kenya
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Sheila Kageha, Joyce Ngoi, Toru Kubo
BACKGROUND: Chikungunya is an emerging vector-borne disease of global significance, known for causing acute illness characterized by fever and severe arthralgia, which can evolve to …
Bacterial succession, functional organization, and ecological drivers during spontaneous ukwa (Treculia africana) fermentation
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Kelechi Stanley Dike, Chidinma Francisca Ezeh, Monicah Masake
ABSTRACT Spontaneous fermentation of ukwa (Treculia africana) involves complex microbial succession that remains poorly characterized. Here, bacterial community dynamics during ukwa fermentation were resolved across …
Numerical Simulation of a Binary Fluid Behavior Subjected to the Coupling Between Natural Convection and Thermodiffusion in a Partially Wavy Cavity
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Mohamed Abdelhak MAAZOUZI, Ali Benzegaou, Nazihe Terfaya
The current numerical study aims to analyze the hydrodynamic, thermal, and mass transport behavior of a binary fluid under natural thermal convection and thermodiffusion within …
Digital Transformation in the Accounting Profession in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategic Pathways
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Queen Mpofu
The digital transformation of professional sectors requires a systematic renewal of processes, and the accounting profession is no exception.In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), active engagement with …
Effect of Parental Involvement on Students’ Test Scores in Secondary Schools in Rivers State, Nigeria
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Precious C. Aderiye, Owolabi Adedayo
For decades, school administrators have been at variance with parents on whose role it is to improve on the academic life of the learner and …
Examining the Consequences of Witness Failures Providing Credible Evidence During Disciplinary Hearings: A South African Perspective
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Paul S. Masumbe, Sandisiwe Mntwelizwe
When someone is accused of violating institutional or workplace rules and norms, a formal procedure known as a disciplinary hearing is initiated. Despite not being …
Paragomphus alami sp. nov. (Odonata, Gomphidae): a new dragonfly species described from the White Nile River, Sudan
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Mohamed Salah, Rania Baleela, Esraa Yousif Ahmed
Sudan’s unique biogeographic position at the Afrotropical-Palearctic interface, coupled with the ecological gradient of the Nile River, fosters a diverse odonate fauna. Despite this, the …
Climate Smart Agriculture Adoption by Smallholder Farmers and Its Determinant Factors in Silte Zone: The Case of Sankura Woreda, Centralsouth Ethiopia
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Fedlu Seman, Husen Maru
Correlates of Teacher Transfer in Rural Schools: A Case Study of Rural Primary Schools in Choma District
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Pamela Hanchobezyi
Inadequate teachers in rural schools of Zambia is a serious impediment toward equitable and universal access to education. The aim of the study was to …
Linguistic, Ethnicity, and Geographical distribution of type 1 diabetes mellitus in Sudanese patients
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Tomader A M Ibrahim, Mohammed A. Abdullah, M. A. E. Ibrahim
AN EXPLORATION OF ORTHOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES AMONG SEPEDI GRADE 10 LEARNERS IN ESSAY WRITING
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Ngoako Silas Mashaphu, James Seanego
Writing is a language skill that every Sepedi language custodian should master. Learners seem to encounter multiple orthographic challenges in their formal writing activities, thereby …
Incidence of Descemet Membrane Detachment post Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy in patients with Open Angle Glaucoma
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Marwa Elsayed Soliman, Ahmed Mohamed Sherif, Mohamed Attya
Exploring barriers of household contact screening of index case contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Sekela district, Amhara region, Ethiopia: 2023; descriptive qualitative study
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Mihrete Geremew, Zewudu Dagnaw, Eskezyiaw Agedew
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading global public health challenge, with about one-third of the world's population infected and at risk of developing active disease …
Chemical analysis of elephant dung as a potential organic fertilizer in Malawian agricultural systems: a preliminary study
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Chris McCarthy, Cornelius Mgobola Chisambi, Lumbani Benedicto Banda
Abstract Soil fertility decline and land degradation threaten food security and ecosystem health across sub-Saharan Africa, including Malawi. Our preliminary study provides a chemical characterization …
GIS-Based Assessment of Urban Environmental Quality (UEQ): Spatial Analysis and Implications for Sustainable Urban Planning: The Case of Finfinnee and Shaggar Cities
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Zenebe Reta Roba, Mitiku Badasa Moisa, Fedhasa Benti Chalchissa
Prevalence, Adverse Neonatal Outcomes, and Factors Associated With Maternal Dyslipidemia Among Women Admitted in the Postnatal Unit at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
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Fathi Abdi Farah, Sowda Abdikarim Sheikh Isse, Okurut Emmanuel
Considerations for sociocultural adaptations of a mindfulness-based program within a low socioeconomic setting in Cape Town, South Africa
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Sarah Foale, Soraya Seedat, Fanny Esperanza Acevedo Gamboa
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of mindfulness-based programs in cultivating a sense of well-being has been demonstrated in many populations globally. However, mindfulness research is lacking in …
PRESERVATION OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AMONG THE VATSONGA THROUGH EDUCATION
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Tinyiko Esther Chauke
This study explores the preservation of Vatsonga Indigenous Knowledge Systems (VIKS) and cultural heritage as a foundation for sustaining community identity, intergenerational wisdom, and cultural …
Investigation Profiles and Costs of Preoperative Evaluation among Vascular Surgery Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Karenzi Irenee David, Tamiru Deneke, Abigael Abiy Mesfin
Abstract Background Preoperative evaluation is essential for ensuring patient safety prior to vascular surgery. However, overutilization of routine tests without clinical indication can impose significant …