Rhizosphere-derived Stutzerimonas stutzeri AUMC B-503: a promising biocontrol and plant growth-promoting strain for managing brown spot disease in rice (Oryza sativa)
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Sally M. Metwally, Shimaa El-Sapagh, Sameh S. Ali
Brown spot disease caused by the fungus Bipolaris oryzae severely limits rice production and quality worldwide. The excessive use of chemical fungicides underscores the need …
Post-traumatic stress disorder and body satisfaction among patients at Ruhigita clinic, Bukavu (DRC): an observational study
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Justin Cikuru, Philippe Kaganda, Adélaïde Blavier
Background: Over the past two decades, armed conflicts have intensified globally, with Africa disproportionately affected. Since January 2025, renewed violence by the March 23 Movement …
Prevalence and determinants of precancerous cervical lesions among women screened for cervical cancer in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Getie Mihret Aragaw, Tazeb Alemu Anteneh
BACKGROUND: Precancerous cervical lesions, or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), represent a significant precursor to cervical cancer, posing a considerable threat to women's health globally, particularly …
Continuing professional development on planetary health for African family physicians: a descriptive survey
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Robert Mash, Christian L. Lokotola
BACKGROUND: The global ecological crisis is impacting vulnerable African communities and their primary care services. Family physicians and primary care providers need to be better …
Pahon Cave, Gabon: New insights into the Later Stone Age in the African rainforest
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Marie-Josée Angue Zogo, Isis Mesfin, Geoffroy de Saulieu
Although the Later Stone Age as a distinctive techno-cultural phase has disappeared, forager groups in the African rainforest persist today. However, their origins remain poorly …
Exploring market-approved azoles as potential breast cancer therapeutics targeting the VEGFR-2 biotarget
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Asmaa M. Atta, Mohamed S. Nafie, Hashim A. Ali
Cancer is a complicated, deadly disease, ranking as the second leading cause of death globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported nearly 20 million new …
Enhancing facility maintenance using knowledge-based BIM systems
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Ahmed Ehab, Mazkour A. Mahdi, Arafa El-Helloty
The operation phase of a building's lifecycle refers to the period during which the building is in active use. So, to keep all these facilities …
Novel eco-friendly polyaspartic acid derivative for the control of CaCO3 and CaSO4 scales in reverse osmosis desalination
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Mohamed Sobhi, Belal Nodhy Mahran, Saad S. M. Hassan
Abstract Eco-friendly antiscalants have recently attracted considerable interest, particularly focusing on the progression of their structures and assessing their effectiveness. Polyaspartic acid (PASP) and a …
I feel like an outcast!: qualitative exploration on barriers to seek care among women with obstetric fistula in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
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Liya Mamo Weldu, Haben Haileselasie, Znabu Hadush Kahsay
BACKGROUND: Obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a woman's genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. It's caused by prolonged, obstructed labor without access …
Comparison of precipitation parameterizations in Regional Climate Model (RegCM5): a case study of the Upper Blue Nile Basin (UBNB)
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Eatemad Keshta, Doaa Amin, Ashraf Mohamed Elmoustafa
Accurate simulation of precipitation over complex terrains such as the Upper Blue Nile Basin (UBNB) is essential for water resource management and climate impact assessments. …
Toward a New Hybrid System for the Prediction of Student Academic Performance
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Younes Zidani, Younes Zahrou, Salah Nissabouri
Accurately predicting Student Academic Performance (SAP) is a complex task due to the interplay of cognitive, behavioral, and institutional factors. This paper presents a method …
Stratigraphic Setting, Facies Types, and Mineral Paragenesis of the Carbonate-Bearing Tertiary Sedimentary Succession of Usfan Area, West-Central Saudi Arabia
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Ali A. Mesaed, Mohamed Gameil, Rayan F. Thiga
The present study provides insights into the stratigraphy, facies, and mineral paragenesis of the sedimentary succession of the Usfan area, based on detailed stratigraphic measurements …
Credit Card Fraud Detection Based on a Hybrid CNN-RNN Deep Learning Model
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Ahmed Fahim, Ahmed M. Osman, Zahraa Tarek
Credit card fraud detection is essential for protecting financial systems by promptly identifying unauthorized or anomalous transactions. Leveraging the strengths of Deep Learning (DL), this …
Eco-friendly control of fusarium wilt in tomato: molecular docking and functional analysis of ZnO nanoparticles and biostimulants
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Yasmin M. Heikal, Amal M. Albahi, Hala Mohamed Abdelmigid
In Solanum lycopersicum L. plant, Fusarium oxysporum is a fungal pathogen that leads to heavy tomato losses and severe wilting (FW). This investigation was planned …
Understanding seasonal migration and resource use among pastoralists in Tanzania: a participatory mapping and GPS tracking approach
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G. Mwanga, Divine Ekwem, M.G.G. Chagunda
Pastoral systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially East Africa, are undergoing significant changes driven by diverse environmental and socio economic pressures. To sustainably manage livestock and …
Comprehensive metabolites characterization of Alpinia katsumadai seeds via a multiplex approach of UHPLC–MS/MS and GC–MS techniques
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Nermeen B. Ali, Mai E. Hussein, Mohamed A. Farag
Alpinia katsumadai Hayata (Zingiberaceae) is an edible seed valued in traditional medicine for its remarkable therapeutic properties. The seed serves as a fragrant culinary spice, …
Overlapping caregiving demands and their association with poor subjective health and wellbeing and food insecurity among older rural South Africans
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Farirai Rusere, Sostina Spiwe Matina, Nomsa Brightness Mahlalela
As care needs in rural sub-Saharan African communities grow, informal caregiving by older adults is a key and growing familial resource. However, such caregiving may …
Effects of dietary clove oil on growth performance, blood biochemistry and lipid metabolism in broiler chickens fed low-energy diets
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Niamat M. El-Abd, Ragaa A. Hamouda, Marwa Salah Abdel‐Hamid
This study investigated the effects of emulsified clove oil supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, blood biochemical parameters, antioxidant status, and meat quality of broiler …
Mortality burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in East Africa: pooled analysis of modelled estimates
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Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Najim Zafer Alshahrani, Theogene Uwizeyimana
Abstract Introduction Bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major and growing public health threat in East African Community (EAC) countries, where fragile health systems, inadequate …
Outreach and knowledge mobilization for the effective use of adoptive strategies for land-lake based resilience
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Christopher Mulanda Aura, Hezron Awandu, Collins Ongore
Abstract Effective land–lake management for resilience requires an integration of knowledge mobilization, capacity building, and collaborative partnerships that bridge science, policy, and community practice. This …