Synergetic static and radiation shielding characteristics of non-conventional concrete mixtures
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Hazem K. A. Amin, Moamen G. El‐Samrah, Nabil H. Amer
Abstract Concrete is extensively utilized in various applications related to radiation shielding, including nuclear power facilities, radiation shelters, high-voltage radiotherapy rooms, and for the transportation …
Digital content creation as a tool for safeguarding and promoting indigenous knowledge systems in South Africa
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Tsakani Emmarencia Nyoni, Glen Maimela
The Indigenous knowledge continues to play a vital role in the lives of Indigenous communities; however, much of the knowledge is at risk of becoming …
Development of a low-cost culture medium from industrial and environmental by-products for sustainable cultivation of Lactic Acid Bacteria
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Michele Letitia Tchabou Tientcheu, Pierre Marie Kaktcham, Edith Marius Foko Kouam
Conventional culture media such as de Man, Rogosa and Sharpe are essential for the growth of lactic acid bacteria and the production of metabolites used …
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and evolutionary analysis of the HSP70 gene family in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
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Nagy S. Radwan, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Abdul-Hamid M. Emwas
Heat shock proteins 70 (HSP70s) are highly conserved molecular chaperones essential for maintaining protein homeostasis under environmental stress conditions. Despite rice being a staple crop …
Employment of chia gum and tannic acid as natural products in immobilization of horseradish peroxidase for the removal of azo dye
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Azza M. Abdel‐Aty, Amal Z. Barakat, Hala A. Salah
Abstract Background The numerous hydroxyl groups in tannic acid (TA) and its tendency to form hydrogen bonds with proteins and carbohydrates are key factors contributing …
The ameliorative effect of pioglitazone and/or cod liver oil on hepatotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats
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Thoria Donia, Dina M. Elfeky, Sahar S. Bessa
Liver diseases rank among the foremost causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The PPARγ ligand, pioglitazone (PG), which has been clinically tested and is utilized …
Improvements of gamma radiation-induced immunological, hematological, and some biochemical changes in male albino rats by custard apple (Annona squamosa) seed oil extract
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Amina A. Aly, Wael El-Desouky, Mahmoud Mohammed
BACKGROUND: Annona squamosa seed oil extract (ASSOE) was used in the current study to investigate the radioprotective potential of ASSOE on radiation-induced hematological, immunological, and …
Employing intrinsic fluorone-dye fluorescence in a quenching-based (“on-off”) strategy for diltiazem determination in tablets and capsules
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Ahmed A. Abu‐hassan
Abstract A novel green spectrofluorometric method was developed for the quantification of diltiazem hydrochloride (DLZ), a benzothiazepine-class calcium channel blocker with vasodilatory properties. The assay …
Barriers and facilitators of integrating cervical cancer screening into routine HIV care and acceptability of self-sampling for HPV DNA testing among people with HIV: an exploratory study in southern Ghana
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Evelyn Yayra Bonney, Emmanuel Frimpong Gyekye, Jonathan Klutse
Background: Cervical cancer poses a substantial global health challenge, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income nations. Women living with HIV are disproportionately affected compared to the …
The in vitro effect of electronic versus conventional cigarettes on color stability and surface roughness of dental resin composites
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Ali Nadm Hmood, Maha M. Ebaya, Abeer El-Sayed El-Embaby
The appearance quality of dental restoration is recognized as crucial for the oral health-related quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the …
Stakeholders’ perceptions, acceptability, and sustainability of a larviciding intervention in Tanga Region, Tanzania
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Fadhila Kihwele, Tegemeo Gavana, Denis Kailembo
Background In 2019, the Government of Tanzania endorsed the countrywide implementation of mosquito larviciding to complement insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) as …
Pre-Digital Inertial Forces in a Digital HRM Transformation: A Case Study of a South African Government Organisation
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Rennie Naidoo, Sifiso Wiseman Ndlovu
Purpose: This study examines how pre-digital inertial forces constrain the transformation of digital human resource management (HRM) in a South African government organisation. It explores …
Phenotypic and morphometric characterization of local muscovy ducks raised in West Africa, Benin
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Daouda Libanio, Lionel Kinkpe, Tchilabalou Bouassi
The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is a vital poultry species for rural livelihoods in Benin, yet no prior scientific study has documented its phenotypic and …
Integrating quarry dust and industrial waste in producing eco-friendly hybrid geopolymer concrete
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Ahmed AL-Mowafy, Mohamed E. El-Zoughiby, Osama Youssf
This paper proposes the production and testing of hybrid geopolymer concrete (HGC) as a sustainable substitute for the well-known traditional slag- and fly ash-based geopolymer …
Experiences of nursing and medical students with the use of Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT in Uganda
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Ritah Nantale, Frank Kayemba, Kennedy Paungholi
Medical and nursing students widely use ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) for their educational and learning needs. However, there are concerns of misuse and …
Task sharing for point-of-care testing: Review of national health policies and implementation landscape in 19 African countries
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Zibusiso Ndlovu, Mariamo Ibraimo Assane, Francis Ocen
World Health Organization recommends task sharing (TS) for point-of-care testing (POCT) with lay health workers (LHW) to improve access when professional capacity is limited. Despite …
Growth, immunity, and antioxidant activity responses of phytobiotics and probiotics incorporated into Oreochromis niloticus diets under stressors of unchanged water
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Mohamed Fathy Abdel-Aziz, Rabab Alkaradawe, Hamed H.E. Saleh
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of incorporating commercial mixture phytobiotic/probiotics as feed additives in terms of performance, survival rate …
Antibacterial efficacy of Solanum muricatum aiton metabolites against methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus: Insights into bioactive compounds and molecular mechanisms
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Sarah Samir, Fathy A. Behery, Mohamed A. Zarka
The incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been steadily increasing in Ethiopia over the past few decades. As a result, the need for new …
Analysis of volatile organic compounds in biological samples of colorectal cancer patients using electronic nose-based machine learning techniques
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Nada Ahmed, Mohamed S. Mshaly, Khaled Madbouly
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health burden characterized by prolonged asymptomatic progression and high mortality. CRC curability improves with early-stage detection, and removing …
Enhanced classification prostate cancer based on generative adversarial networks and integrated deep learning with vision transformer models
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Wessam M. Salama, Moustafa H. Aly
By eliminating the need to alter the source images, this paper introduces a secure technique for coverless image steganography that strengthens defense against steganalysis attacks. …