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Prevalence of undernutrition and its associated factors among orphans aged 6–59 months in Nekemte town, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Undernutrition is a leading cause of childhood mortality in low-income countries. Orphaned children are particularly vulnerable due to the …
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Analgesic effectiveness of wound infiltration with bupivacaine versus a mixture of bupivacaine and tramadol for postoperative pain management among parturients undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Post-operative pain is among the major post-cesarean problems, with an incidence ranging from 25.5% to 80%. Despite its simplicity, …
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Geometric modelling of 3D pore space using curve skeleton: Application to computational microbiology of soil organic matter mineralization
Recent advances in 3D X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) sensors have stimulated research efforts to unveil the extremely complex micro-scale processes …
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Using a human security lens to examine experiences of violence against women in long-term encampment
BACKGROUND: Issues of violence in humanitarian migration are complex, and more so when individuals live in long-term encampment. A gendered …
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Challenges encountered by midwives performing basic neonatal resuscitation in health facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Worldwide, an estimated five million children under the age of five die each year; 47% of these deaths occur during …
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Two-stage cluster sampling to assess SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence without pre-enumeration: An example from Madagascar
Implementing population-based surveys in resource-constrained settings presents logistical challenges when detailed population enumeration is unavailable. We developed a field mapping …
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Changes in haematological indices among children with sickle cell disease on hydroxyurea treatment for at least 1 year: A cohort study
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease is the 12th cause of under-five mortality in Africa, with over 81,000 deaths attributed to sickle …
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Emerging insect-based aquafeed for sustainable African catfish production
The current study assessed the implications of substituting fish meal (FM) with black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) on sustainable …
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Sub-chronic exposure to crude acetylene results in the development of deleterious cardio metabolic changes in Sprague Dawley rats
OBJECTIVE: Calcium carbide-derived acetylene is widely used as an artificial fruit ripening agent despite its potential health risks. This study …
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Energy-Harvesting Reinforcement Learning-based Offloading Decision Algorithm for Mobile Edge Computing Networks (EHRL)
Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) is a computational paradigm that brings resources closer to the network edge to provide fast and …
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Knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to HIV testing among youth in Kumba, Cameroon: A cross-sectional qualitative community-based focus group study
BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. In Cameroon, young people are disproportionately …
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Female genital mutilation and its effects among women of reproductive age in Kenya: Insights from Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022
INTRODUCTION: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a significant public health issue rooted in cultural traditions, affecting millions of women and …
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Transforming tropical peatland governance to manage climate risks using the Three Horizons method
Tropical peatlands occupy at least 440,000 km2 and are estimated to store around 100 megatons of carbon, but are exposed …
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Effects of students’ mathematics learning strategy and perceived task difficulty on their achievement of mathematics
This study examined effects of Mathematics learning strategy and perceived-task-difficulty on their achievement. Post-positivism paradigm, quantitative approach and correlations design …
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Using biodiversity features to promote an Ecosystem-Based Conservation framework in terrestrial ecosystems
Biodiversity features are important indicators for monitoring conservation success and have been adopted to assess the extent of biodiversity loss …
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Implications of pre-diagnosis costs incurred by patients and their families for tuberculosis-related health-seeking behaviors in Mbeya and Songwe regions, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), remains one of the leading causes of death from infectious diseases worldwide, its burden is disproportionately …
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Global HIV prevention, treatment, and care interventions and strategies for key populations: Protocol for a scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Since its emergence, HIV/AIDS has remained one of the most significant global health challenges, with key populations-such as sex …
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Scalp haircuts, keloids and blood-borne virus transmission risk in South Africa—The SHAKA study
BACKGROUND: The most frequent transmission modes of blood-borne infections (BBI), including HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and C (HCV), are …
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An integrative examination of psychological distress and its nutritional and visual correlates among young adults in Ghana
Psychological distress is a key precursor to suicidal ideation during emerging adulthood, a period marked by increasing independence and responsibility. …
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Coverage and determinants of deworming uptake among under-five children in Somalia: A multilevel analysis of the 2020 SDHS data
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a major public health concern in Somalia, particularly affecting the health and development of …