Language Brokering and Code Switching as Teaching and Learning Tools in Multilingual Settings: Reflections of Two Immigrant Children
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Quinta Kemende Wunseh, Erasmos Charamba
Language diversity is generally a norm in multilingual South African classroom. Orellana and García (2014) describe how multilingual speakers need to learn tools to allow …
Mental health disorders and recidivism among incarcerated adult offenders in a correctional facility in South Africa: A cluster analysis
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Kwanele Shishane, Johannes John-Langba, Eyitayo Onifade
The contribution of mental illness, substance use, and appetitive aggression to recidivism has significant policy and practice implications. Offenders with untreated mental illness have a …
Cultivating resilience and hope: A qualitative study of a pilot program using patient navigators to assist men who have sex with men with retention in the HIV care continuum in Uganda
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Markus Larsson, Arielle N’Diaye, Richard Lusimbo
In Uganda, due to the criminalization of same-sex sexual practices, men who have sex with men (MSM) experience barriers to accessing HIV care. To retain …
Review of the design considerations for the laboratory growth of sea ice
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B. D. Hall, Siobhán Johnson, Max Thomas
Abstract Sample collection and field studies of sea ice take place under harsh conditions which, combined with the logistical difficulties and high cost of voyages …
Enhancement of Quinoa Grain Yield and Nutritional Quality by Potassium Fertilization Combined with Foliar Spraying of Seaweed Extract
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The current work was carried out during the two growing seasons of 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 at the Experimental Station of the Environmental Studies and Research …
Optimization-Based Mitigation Techniques of the Temporary Overvoltage in Large Offshore Wind Farm
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Abdelrahman Said, Mahmoud Ezzat, Mousa A. Abd‐Allah
Overvoltage transient is the major danger facing large offshore wind farms, as it may lead to a complete failure of the system components. A 150 …
Governing policies and factors affecting the labor market integration of female accompanying spouses
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Musawenkosi D. Saurombe, Farirai Zinatsa
Introduction: This study sought to ascertain the macro governing policies and factors that influence the integration of female accompanying spouses in the Free State, into …
Rapid stool antigenic test for typhoid fever among suspected cases, Northeast, Ethiopia
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Alene Geteneh, Selamyhun Tadesse, Sirak Biset
Typhoid fever continued to be the key cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries with poor hygienic practices and limited access to safe drinking …
Potency of Bio Magic (Metarhizium anisopliae fungus) and gamma radiation in the black cut worm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) larvae
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R. M. Sayed, Tammy S. El sayed, Salwa A. Rizk
Abstract Background Integrated pest management is one of the ways to solve the problems of increased outbreaks of pests induced by the effects of climate …
Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN) Method for Midwives Planning and Estimation at Asrade Zewude Memorial Primary Hospital, North west Ethiopia
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Gizew Dessie Asres
Background: Workforce is a crucial component of the health service delivery system. Ethiopia faces health workforce challenges when it comes to evidence based health workforce …
Bipolar disorders in Nigeria: a mixed-methods study of patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and the community members’ perspectives
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Dung Ezekiel Jidong, Muhammad Ishrat Husain, Tarela Juliet Ike
BACKGROUND: Bipolar Disorders (BDs) are chronic mental health disorders that often result in functional impairment and contribute significantly to the disability-adjusted life years (DALY). BDs …
Suicide attempt and its determinants among youth in central, north, and west Gondar zones, northwest Ethiopia: Findings from the youth health project
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Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Abebaw Addis Gelagay, Hedija Yenus Yeshitila
Introduction: Suicide is a deliberate attempt to take one's own life. Suicidal behavior among adolescents and young people, a significant global public health issue, is …
Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy with yoga in reducing job stress among university lecturers
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Ntasiobi C. N. Igu, Francisca N. Ogba, Uchenna N. Eze
Introduction Job stress is highly prevalent in the workforce worldwide, and tends to threaten employees’ physical and mental wellbeing, reducing organizational outcomes. The negative impacts …
Efforts to Address the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases Need Local Evidence and Shared Lessons from High-Burden Countries
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Jackline E Ngowi, Castory Munishi, Harrieth P. Ndumwa
the unprecedented burden, drawing several lessons from one another in reaching epidemiological control.Some of the initiatives presented in this series are unique and can be …
Get it before it gets to my catch: misdirection traps to mitigate against socioeconomic impacts associated with crayfish invasion
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Takudzwa C. Madzivanzira, Adroit T. Chakandinakira, Chipo P. Mungenge
The threats posed by invasive freshwater crayfish species are one of the greatest concerns for freshwater ecologists, environmental managers, policy makers and local communities in …
Dynamic Replication Policy on HDFS Based on Machine Learning Clustering
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Motaz A. Ahmed, Mohamed H. Khafagy, Masoud E. Shaheen
Data growth in recent years has been swift, leading to the emergence of big data science. Distributed File Systems (DFS) are commonly used to handle …
Evidence-based intrapartum care practice and associated factors among obstetric care providers working in hospitals of the four Wollega Zones, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Seid Wodajo, Alemnesh Mosisa, Dawit Misganaw Belay
BACKGROUND: Even though Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is a key component of quality of Intrapartum care and links to improved health care outcomes, consistent application of …
Exploring constraining factors for use of private sector finance in delivery of public sector infrastructure in Tanzania: A qualitative study
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Neema Kavishe, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Valentine G. M. Luvara
While governments remain accountable for the delivery of infrastructure services, given the paucity of public resources, studies have recommended the use of private sector finance …
Determinants of short birth interval among child-bearing age women in the Gedeb Hasasa district of the West Arsi zone, Ethiopia
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Tewodros Yosef, Degfachew Debela, Nigusie Shifera
Background Short birth intervals have been linked to higher rates of fetal loss, prenatal mortality, and poorer child survival. Therefore, for countries like Ethiopia that …
Local resource mobilization for malaria vector control among Rwandan rice farmers: a pilot study into the role of community ownership
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Alexis Rulisa, Luuk van Kempen, Emmanuel Hakizimana
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests a vicious cycle between rice cultivation and malaria control in Rwanda. Rice fields offer an attractive breeding ground for malaria vectors, which …