Regulated Ornstein-Uhlenbeck Process in Pandemic-Time Asset Pricing of Stocks and Derivatives
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Sulaiman Sani, Peter Mhone Y., Mfundo Mhlongo
Abstract We present the properties of a regularly varying Ornstein-Uhlenbeck (regulated-OU) process and design the methodology for transforming its sub-exponential tail in the dominated regime. …
Qualitative assessment of infant sleep practices and other risk factors of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in Lusaka, Zambia
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Godwin Osei-Poku, Lawrence Mwananyanda, Patricia A. Elliott
Abstract Background: There is very little information on the beliefs and perceptions of mothers about SIDS and its related risk factors in Africa. To better …
Spatial Heterogeneity in Tree Diversity and Vegetatively Sequestered Aboveground Carbon Stocks in Kakamega and North Nandi Forest ecosystems, Kenya
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Amos Obonyo, Harrison Mugatsia Tsingalia, Humphrey Agevi
Abstract Monitoring and measuring spatial changes in aboveground carbon stocks distribution in forest ecosystems and how tree diversity influences it is key to understanding the …
Assessment of the dynamics of bike-sharing for students’ mobility in Kigali City
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Jean Marie Vianney Ntamwiza, Hannibal Bwire
Abstract Compared to other modes of transportation available today, bike sharing is favored in more than 800 cities for its low environmental impact. Members of …
Grafted Amberlite 200 C resin for adsorptive removal of salicylic acid
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Fairouz SAAD SAOUD, Yassine Berbar, Mourad Amara
Abstract Removal of salicylic acid (SA) present in the pharmaceutical aqueous waste was performed by unmodified and modified commercial cationic exchange resin (Amberlite 200C). Modification …
Clinical spectrum of ear, nose and throat foreign bodies at a tertiary hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Aveline Aloyce Kahinga, Khamis Omar Khamis
Abstract Objective: Presence of foreign bodies (FBs) in the ears and upper aerodigestive tract is a common encounter in children unlike adults in otorhinolaryngology practice. …
Delayed rooting hormone application and stem cutting collection time improved Flacourtia indica rooting ability and root growth
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S Mng’omba
Abstract Flacourtia indica is an important fruit and medicinal tree in southern Africa but has a low seed germination. Assessing rooting ability of mature (fruit …
Evaluation of some Haematological and Immunologic Parameters as Adjunct marker to Viral Load in HBV Management in a Resource-Constrained Setting
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Bukhari Isah Shuaib, Musa Mohammed, Abdul Rasheed Usman
Maternal and neonatal umbilical cord serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D among Sudanese women with normal pregnancy: a cross-sectional study
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Mohamed A. Ahmed, Abdelmageed Elmugabil, Ashwaq AlEed
Abstract There are few published studies on the association between maternal and umbilical cord serum vitamin D concentrations in Sub-Saharan Africans. Therefore, the aim of …
Altered intestinal microbiota in mice consuming high-fat diets influence cognitive function
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Weiwei Ma, Yinan Hua, Cui Zhou
Abstract This study was aiming to verify critical role of gut microbiota linking diet-induced obesity and cognitive dysfunction. After antibiotic treatment, male C57BL/6 mice were …
Impact of the Productive SafetyNet Program on the minimum acceptable diet in the rural community of South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
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Melaku Tadege Engidaw, Alemayehu Digssie Gebremariam, Belayneh Kefale
Background Even though numerous factors contribute to undernutrition, it can happen immediately due to poor intake and illness. A minimum acceptable diet is one of …
Numerical study with experimental comparison of the thermophysical properties in a pigmented polymer matrix composite material pigmented with barium titanate
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Abdessamad Belhaouzi, Souäd Zyade, Youssef Halimi
Abstract Many theoretical and semi-empirical approaches have been developed to determine the thermal conductivity of composites. These models give a better estimate for low filler …
Assessment of the efficiency of the routine epidemiological surveillance system for malaria at the Tambacounda Health District, Senegal
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Tidiane Gadiaga, Mouhamadou Faly Ba, Siré Sagna
Abstract Introduction: As part of the fight against malaria, epidemiological surveillance (ES) is one of the key pillars of the global technical strategy 2016-2030 to …
Season, Storage and Extraction Method Impact on the Phytochemical Profile of Terminalia Ivorensis
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Aliu Moomin, Wendy R. Russell, Rachel M. Knott
Abstract Background: Terminalia ivorensis (TI) is used in West African ethnomedicine for the treatment of conditions including ulcers, malaria and wounds. Despite its widespread use, …
Analysis of the association of NPHS2 and ACTN4 genes polymorphism with nephrotic syndrome in Egyptian children
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Omali Y. El‐khawaga, Mohammad Al-Haggar, Afaf Elsaid
Effects of Bipolar Disorder on Maternal and Fetal Health during Pregnancy: a systematic review with meta-analysis
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Malak A. Mohamed, Abdulrahman Elhelbawy, Maria Khalid
Abstract Background Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by mood shifts from severe depression to elevated mood or mania. Pregnant …
How do multi-stakeholder partnerships influence access to quality bean seed and variety turnover? Lessons from Burundi and Zimbabwe
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Paul Aseete, Enid Katungi
A Miller Fisher syndrome mimicking Lambert-Eaton syndrome: Case Report
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Amal Abbes, Mariem Mhiri, Rihab Ben Dhia
Roadsoil contamination by hydrocarbon aromatic polycyclic: Level and impact on germination of Lycopsersicum esculentum and Cucumis sativus
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Chaker Mbadra, Kamel Gargouri, Hadda Ben Mbarek
Abstract The study of three roadsoil contamination in the Sfax region by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons showed a significant variation between the three sites and proportional …
Electrospun ZnO-SnO2 Heterojunction Belts for Hydrogen Sensing
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Peresi Majura Bulemo
Abstract Chemiresistive sensors are promising devices for H2 sensing in a broad range of applications including fuel cells, hydrogen storage systems, petroleum refinement, and diagnosis …