Smart room occupancy detection using neural networks and the puma optimization algorithm
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El‐Sayed M. El‐kenawy, Ahmed Mohamed Zaki, Ebrahim A. Mattar
Room occupancy detection with reasonable accuracy is indispensable for developing innovative building systems that provide energy-efficient management, increased security, and greater comfort. The existing occupancy …
Intersecting burdens: oral health, dietary patterns, food security and their impact on cardiometabolic risk and mental health in Ghana
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Fiifi Amoako Atta Panyin Essiam, Mary Amoako, Emmanuel Kwadwo Owusu
BACKGROUND: The nutrition transition and persistent food insecurity in Ghana and similar low- and middle-income countries pose significant challenges to both physical and mental health. …
Enhanced rates photocatalytic degradation of acid red 37 dye by TiO2–SnO2 in solid state under UV-irradiation light
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Wagih A. Sadik, Abdel-Ghaffar M. El-Demerdash, Adel William Nashed
Abstract A variety of compounds have been treated with lit semiconductors for water pollution treatment. UV irradiation with oxidants or catalysts (TiO 2 ) can …
Community water scarcity practices in Ngwezi River Basin, Southern Zambia
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Richman Wankie, Moses Ngongo Chisola, Progress Nyanga
Extreme droughts in Southern Zambia have intensified water scarcity, contributing to livelihood disruption, social tensions, and adaptive migration across the Ngwezi River Basin. Although dams …
Pyrene morphology and molecular identification of some garden ornamental palms of the family Arecaceae based on the plastid rbcL gene in Egypt morphological and molecular identification of ornamental palms (Arecaceae) in Egypt based on pyrene traits and rbcL gene sequence
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Marwa M. El-Demerdash, Ashraf S. A. El‐Sayed, Marwa A. Yassin
The ornamental palms represent a diverse species in the national botanical gardens, and roadsides; however, the accurate identification of the palm trees (Arecaceae) is a …
Understanding psychotrauma in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of clinical and sociocultural perspectives
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Justin Cikuru, Philippe Kaganda, Adélaïde Blavier
Introduction: Since independence, African states have faced armed conflicts and economic crises, disrupting traditional cultures and causing trauma. In Sub-Saharan Africa, psycho trauma is seen …
Volumetric analysis of simulated bone defects: a comparative study using cone beam computed tomography and intraoral scanners
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Esraa A. ElMekkawy, Yousria S. Gaweesh, Shaimaa Mohamed Abu el Sadat
This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the accuracy and reliability of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral scanner (IOS) in measuring the …
Aerodynamic analysis of single jersey knitted fabrics with slub yarn influence on air drag behavior
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Magdi El Messiry, A. Peer Mohamed
Abstract Enhancing the aerodynamic properties of sports fabric is crucial for achieving optimal athletic performance in high-speed competitions. This research examines the aerodynamics of single …
Human–environmental overlap of resistant Enterobacterales: genomic evidence linking coastal waters and community carriage of antimicrobial resistance in a low- and middle-income setting
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Appiah-Korang Labi, Noah Obeng‐Nkrumah, Abigail Sarpong
Background Coastal waters contaminated by antimicrobial resistant hotspots may serve as reservoirs for third-generation cephalosporin resistant Enterobacterales (3GCR-E), extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producers, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), …
Standardized framework for institutional audit for quality in Ghanaian Universities
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Emmanuel Nyarko Oware, Sello Mokoena
This study develops a standardized framework for institutional audits in Ghanaian universities, addressing implementation challenges that compromise audit effectiveness. Through qualitative research, 35 stakeholders across …
The structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of substitutional transition metal doping in CrSi2N4 monolayer
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Mohamed A. Abdelati, Mohamed M. Fadlallah
(CrSiN) semiconductor, which has a band gap of 0.49 eV and boasts remarkable properties. In this regard, we conducted density functional theory to investigate the …
A study of natural marine risks in the Mediterranean context: a case study of the coastal zone of Northern Morocco
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Kamal Agharroud, Abdelkarim Tadibaght, Mohamed Outiskt
Assessing natural marine risks in coastal zones is a complex challenge due to the interplay of multiple processes. This complexity arises because a single coastal …
Individual and community-level determinants of neonatal mortality in Somalia: a multilevel analysis of the 2018–2019 demographic and health survey
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Awo Mohamed Kahie, Abdirahman Omer Ali, Nura Mohamed Omer
Background: Somalia faces one of the world's highest neonatal mortality (NM) rates, representing a severe public health crisis. This study aimed to identify the individual …
Interplay of individual and food environment factors shaping diets in the Kisumu urban informal settlements
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Consolata Nolega Musita, Sophia Ngala, George Ooko Abong
Introduction Malnutrition persists in Kenyan urban informal settlements, disproportionately affecting women and children. This study explores the complex interplay between individual-level and food environment factors …
Prospective cohort study evaluating feasibility, acceptability, and clinical impact of diabetes self-management education in a PEN-Plus program in Southeastern Liberia
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Gina Ferrari, Joe Davies, Ada Thapa
People living with insulin dependent diabetes (PLWIDD) in low and lower-middle income countries (LLMICs), specifically rural areas, face significant barriers to diabetes management. Diabetes Self-Management …
Scale morphometry, geometry and ultrastructure of three Nemipterus species from the Egyptian part of the Red Sea
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Imam A. Mekkawy, Usama M. Mahmoud, Samia Mohsen El-Mahdy
The present investigation aimed to document and analyze the diversity of scale characteristics in three Nemipterus species; N. zysron (12.2-18.5 cm SL), N. randalli (13-18 …
Factors influencing physical activity for hypertension prevention among older adults in a peri-urban community in Ho, Ghana
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Kennedy Diema Konlan, Ruth Nukpezah Nimota, Mirialys Fiona Nana Ama Anaman
BACKGROUND: Regular physical activity is proven to be an effective risk-reduction strategy against hypertension among older adults. This study assessed the factors influencing regular physical …
Burden and Challenges of Managing Hypertension in People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Mixed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Francis Duhamel Nang Nang, Liliane Mfeukeu Kuaté, Anastase Dzudié
Objectives: Poor hypertension prevention among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa may undermine progress in HIV prevention achieved within this population. This review …
First records of the fruit pest Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in South Africa
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L.A.I. Steyn, Zion Jodamus, Vernon M. Steyn
Native to Southeast Asia, the fly Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), or Spotted Wing Drosophila, has become a major pest of soft-skinned fruits in several …
First report of the ambrosia beetle, Amasa parviseta (Curculiondae: Scolytinae), in South Africa
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Garyn Townsend, Martin Hill, Brett P. Hurley
Worldwide introductions of non-native bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) are increasing, with several species now capable of attacking living trees and introducing pathogenic fungi …