Peat-DBase v.1: a compiled database of global peat depth measurements
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Jade Skye, Joe R. Melton, Colin Goldblatt
Peatlands are globally important carbon stores that face increasing threats from human activities and climate change impacts. Comprehensive peatland data are essential for understanding ecosystem …
Next-generation UOWC enabling high-speed and secure RGB image transmission using IRSM-OCDMA with PSO-based image enhancement
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Somia A. Abd El-Mottaleb, Ahmad Atieh, Moustafa H. Aly
Underwater Optical Wireless Communication systems face severe signal attenuation, scattering, and turbulence, which significantly degrade image transmission quality and limit the communication range. To address …
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care nurses regarding human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis in Mhlontlo sub-district municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Olugboyega O. Akingbohungbe, Parimalaranie Yogeswaran, Olukayode Adeleke
BACKGROUND: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is key for preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission, but uptake is limited, especially in rural areas of South Africa. Nurses …
Gender dynamics in climate information services: a systematic review of intersectional influences and strategies for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Salma Khatibu, Gasper Kissoka
Introduction The adoption of Climate Information Services (CIS) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is critical for enhancing agricultural resilience amid escalating climate variability, yet equitable access …
Bromhexine hydrochloride enhances the therapeutic efficacy of tiamulin against experimental Staphylococcus aureus infection in dogs: targeting bacterial virulence, boosting antioxidant defense, and improving histopathology
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Hanem F. El-Gendy, Shimaa R. Masoud, Nagwa I. Sheraiba
Introduction Staphylococcus aureus is a prominent pathogen capable of causing systemic infections and multi-organ damage, primarily driven by its high virulence and induction of oxidative …
Drivers of Artificial Intelligence adoption in township small businesses in South Africa
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Bramwell Kundishora Gavaza
This study examined the relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and community structures governance in scaling sustainable township businesses in South Africa.A qualitative design was used, …
Relationship between the chemical composition, textural attributes, and sensory acceptability of Tofu as influenced by different coagulants
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Wasiu Awoyale, Martha Shirley Epiphaneia Williams-Ngegba, Charis Ifeoluwa Laoye
Introduction It has been established by various researchers that the type of coagulants affects the quality of Tofu . Still, no work has been published …
Genotypic variability of Tunisian maize landraces: A valuable genetic resource to mitigate drought and heat stress in the Mediterranean basin
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Mohamed Dhia Eddine Hammami, Zayneb Kthiri, Walid Hamada
This study aimed to assess the drought and heat stress tolerance of nine Tunisian maize populations and their potential stress tolerance mechanisms. Over two years, …
The role of transcranial Doppler in predicting the incidence and prognosis of sepsis-associated encephalopathy
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Hanady Mohammed Elfeky, Mohamed Basyouni Helal, R. Sherif
BACKGROUND: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a common complication of sepsis, contributing to poor outcomes and increased mortality. Early detection remains challenging due to the absence …
‘We think in isiXhosa first’: Medium of instruction preferences in Rural Eastern Cape mathematics classrooms
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Michael Allie Makupe, Masilo France Machaba
This study investigates the medium of instruction preferences in mathematics classroom discourses among rural secondary school learners in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, where …
Effects of probiotic Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis on water quality, growth, physiology, gene expression, and disease resistance in Sparus aurata fingerlings
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Safaa E. Nassar, Omayma M. Abd Al‐Kareem, Rania El Sayed El Araby
This study evaluated the effects of a probiotic blend of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis , administered as a water additive, on the growth performance, …
Phytochemical composition and antioxidant efficacy of Laurus nobilis L.: impact of sex, plant stage, and extraction solvents
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Ibtissam Boussaoudi, Ayoub Farihi, Brahim Mahamat Ousman
Introduction Laurus nobilis L., a botanical name for bay leaf, is a widely used spice and medicinal herb. The purpose of this research is to …
Assessment of peste des petits ruminant’s vaccine wastage along the vaccine supply chain in Mali
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Guy Sidwatta Ilboudo, Ahmadou Sow, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé
This study was carried out in six regions of Mali to assess peste des petits ruminants (PPR) vaccine wastage along the vaccine supply chain during …
Design a model to predict incomplete immunization among Ethiopian children using ensemble machine learning algorithms
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Birku Getie Mihret, Betelhem Nega Belay, Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay
Immunization is a cost-effective public health intervention globally, including in Ethiopia. However, the study focused on children aged 0-59 months and analyzed factors influencing incomplete …
Synthesis and antidiabetic evaluation of novel Tetrahydroacridine derivatives with computational insights
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Asmaa M. Kadry, Wafaa A Abdellah, Mounir A. A. Mohamed
Abstract A new series of thirty-two tetrahydroacridine (THA) derivatives were rationally designed and synthesized via efficient multistep reactions involving nucleophilic aromatic substitution and Mannich condensation. …
Protective effects of mango peel extract on carboplatin/5-fluorouracil-induced parotid gland injury and hematopoietic toxicity in male Wistar albino rats: a preclinical study
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Raneem Obeid, Yara Y. Mouselhy, Sally Adel Abdel-Halim
Chemotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of head and neck cancers can induce adverse effects on healthy tissues, including hematopoietic cells. Saliva and salivary glands …
Identifying gaps in the care and management of NTD morbidity, disability and disfigurement in Africa
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Lorraine Tsitsi Pfavayi, Derick Nii Mensah Osakunor, Crecencia Edward Chiombola
BACKGROUND: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect about 1.7 billion people worldwide, with the highest burden in sub-Saharan Africa. While global initiatives have reduced infection prevalence, …
Efficacy of rocket and mustard oils and their nano-emulsions as alternatives to chemical herbicides for controlling weeds associated faba bean
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Mona Adel El–Wakeel, Faten S. A. Zaki
Weeds are one of the most well-known biotic environmental stresses in crop ecosystems. They negatively affect plant growth by competing for essential natural resources, leading …
Burnout, depression, and medication errors among family physicians
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Dina Fawzy Abd Elsadek, Amira B. Kassem, Fayek Elkhwsky
Physician burnout has been recognized as a global healthcare threat. Burnout adversely affects doctors' well-being, patient care costs, and quality. The impact of burnout on …
Integrating geospatial analysis and the suitability-resources quality index to optimize crop suitability for sustainable agriculture
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Shimaa K. Ganzour, Tharwat K. Ghabour, Abdelrazek Elnashar
This study develops a framework for sustainable agriculture in an arid Egyptian region, enhancing food security through advanced assessments of crop suitability. By integrating freely …