The dilemmas of agri-food systems and food and nutrition security in Africa: Lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian war
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Emmanuel Kwesi Boon, Inna Koblianska, Albert Ahenkan
Type of the article: Research ArticleSub-Saharan Africa (SSA), due to its dependence on food imports and basic necessities such as fertilizers, is impacted by far-reaching …
Inequitable paediatric kidney transplantation in resource-limited countries: expert recommendations for Nigeria – a scoping review
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Emmanuel Adémólá Anígilájé, Louise Oni, Olanrewaju T. Adedoyin
BACKGROUND: In Nigeria and other resource-limited countries (RLCs), paediatric kidney transplantation (PKT) uptake remains low, causing preventable deaths from kidney failure. OBJECTIVES: This study identifies …
A novel traveling-wave-based detection and self-healing approach for series faults in smart grids under renewable energy uncertainty
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Mahmoud A. Elsadd, Amina I. Elezzawy, Tamer A. Kawady
Conventional protective devices cannot reliably detect series faults at the far end of the distribution feeder, such as open-conductor faults, downed conductor faults from the …
Understanding the role of oral and vaginal microbiomes in HPV-related cervical, head, and neck cancers: knowledge gaps and feasibility in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Hélène Eya Kamassa, Gnatoulma Katawa, Abiola Isawumi
Microbiome dysbiosis, characterized by an imbalance in the composition of microbial communities, has emerged as a potential risk factor for the development of cervical, head, …
Comparative Study of Shear Reinforcement Schemes for Flat Slabs with Openings near Edge Columns
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Naglaa Glal-Eldin Fahmy, Hanaa G. Mohammed
Abstract This study investigated punching shear behavior in thin flat slabs (1500 × 1000 × 120 mm) with openings adjacent to edge columns, evaluating three …
A novel qutrit representation for RGB digital images
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Mirna Rofail, Rasha Montaser, Ahmed Younes
Ternary Quantum Image Processing (TQIP) leverages the power of qutrits to enhance Quantum Image Processing (QIP) by enabling higher information density, reducing error rates, and …
“I live with pain, it cannot go away”: Lived experiences of childhood and adolescent pulmonary tuberculosis survivors — a qualitative study
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Esin Nkereuwem, Oluwatosin Nkereuwem, Alpha Omar Jallow
Childhood and adolescent tuberculosis (TB) survivors often face ongoing challenges even after completing their treatment. While the biomedical aspects of TB recovery are well studied, …
Challenges of data quality for the management of prostate cancer in Tanzania: A hurdle towards improving the quality of service
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Obadia Venance Nyongole, Castory Munishi, Njiku Marko Kimu
Data quality in clinical notes is crucial for providing quality prostate cancer services, especially in countries with weak health systems and a growing burden of …
Fall armyworm infestation, maize production and nutrition security: Evidence from Uganda
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Brian Chisanga, Menale Kassie
We study the impact of fall armyworm (FAW) infestation on nutrition security outcomes in eastern Uganda, measuring nutrition security by dietary diversity scores of vulnerable …
Harnessing technology in education: The function of RIPPLES model in ICT utilization in public secondary schools of Amhara, Ethiopia
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Seime Kebede, Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Sifelig Taye Nigatu
This study examined factors influencing the utility of ICT in enhancing teaching and learning effectiveness in secondary schools in the state of Amhara, Ethiopia. It …
Pharmacologic neuroprotective agents for the treatment of perinatal asphyxia in low-income and lower-middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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Victor Ayodeji Ayeni, Aisha Adam Abdullahi, Abdulmuminu Isah
BACKGROUND: Perinatal asphyxia (PA) is a major contributor to neonatal mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental impairment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where the effectiveness …
Occupational pesticide exposure and safety assessment among farmers in Hohoe municipality: An ethnographic qualitative study
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Forgive Awo Norvivor, Elijah Kwasi Peprah, Doreen Danso
INTRODUCTION: Occupational pesticide exposure poses significant health risks, particularly among smallholder farmers in developing countries like Ghana, where such exposures are common due to widespread …
Renal resistive index for early prediction of acute kidney injury in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol
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Busisiwe Mrara, Olubunmi Margaret Ogbodu, Olanrewaju Oladimeji
INTRODUCTION: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex, devastating condition characterised by a sudden reduction in renal function, leading to increased mortality and healthcare costs …
Bayesian spatio-temporal modeling of COVID-19 incidence in Algerian provinces using integrated nested Laplace approximations
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Ayoub Asri
The COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria dissplayed significant spatial and temporal heterogeneity, especially during the severe summer 2021 wave driven by the Delta variant. Standard national-level …
Prevalence of schistosome infection among children under two years of age: a brief report from medium-to-high endemic regions of Schistosoma mansoni in Madagascar
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Irina Kislaya, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Tahimandranto Rasamoelina
INTRODUCTION: Schistosome infections in early childhood can affect a child's growth and development, leading to lifelong consequences. Historically, monitoring and control of schistosomiasis have focused …
Sensitivity of a Sahelian groundwater-based agroforestry system to tree density and water availability using the land surface model ORCHIDEE (r7949)
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Espoir Koudjo Gaglo, Émeline Chaste, Sebastiaan Luyssaert
The Sahel region is characterized by its semi-arid climate and open-canopy agroforestry systems, which play an important role in global carbon dynamics. Parkland agroforestry has …
Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: Challenges, Strategies and Best Practices
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Akinlo Olorunju Mogbojuri, Obiyemi Obiseye, Arooj Wali
The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management is transforming decision-making processes, enhancing task execution, and improving risk management. This study aimed to elucidate …
Comparative metabolomic profiling and chemometric correlation of Salvia rosmarinus Spenn. and Origanum vulgare L. with antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities
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Alaa Y. Zakarya, Dalia M. Rasheed, Ayat M. Emad
The Lamiaceae plants are recognized in folk medicine for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This study reports the first MS-based metabolomics analysis, integrating with chemometrics …
Serviceability design charts for partially prestressed high-strength concrete girders
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Shady Salem, Mohamed Abu-Krisha, Tarek K. Hassan
This paper presents the development of serviceability-based design charts for partially prestressed high-strength concrete (HSC) girders, with a focus on cracking and deflection performance. Partially …
The impact of dividends, cash flow, and earnings on equity valuation of listed firms in Nigeria
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Uwalomwa Uwuigbe, Olubukola Ranti Uwuigbe, Damilola Felix Eluyela
Type of the article: Research ArticleAbstractThis study investigates the influence of dividends, cash flow, and earnings on equity valuation within publicly traded companies in Nigeria …