Men’s motivations, barriers to and aspirations for their families’ health in the first 1000 days in sub-Saharan Africa: a secondary qualitative analysis
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Daniella Watson, Samuel Chatio, Mary Barker
Introduction: The first 1000 days of life are a critical period of growth and development that have lasting implications for health, cognitive, educational and economic …
Predictors of underage pregnancy among women aged 15–19 in highly prevalent regions of Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis based on EDHS, 2016
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Desalegn Anmut Bitew, Yonas Akalu, Yitayeh Belsti
Under age (teenage) pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs under the age of 20 years old. Its magnitude is increasing globally. It is much higher …
Existence and stability analysis for a class of fractional pantograph q-difference equations with nonlocal boundary conditions
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Adel Lachouri, Mohammad Esmael Samei, Abdelouaheb Ardjouni
Abstract In this present manuscript, by applying fractional quantum calculus, we study a nonlinear fractional pantograph q-difference equation with nonlocal boundary conditions. We prove the …
Genetic and phenotypic correlations among feed efficiency, immune and production traits in indigenous chicken of Kenya
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Sophie Miyumo, Chrilukovian B. Wasike, E. D. Ilatsia
This study aimed at estimating genetic and phenotypic relationships among feed efficiency, immune and production traits measured pre- (9–20 weeks of age) and post- (12 …
Design optimization and CFD analysis of the dynamic behavior of a standing wave thermoacoustic engine with various geometry parameters and boundary conditions
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Zahra Bouramdane, Abdellah Bah, Mohammed Alaoui
Abstract Thermoacoustic devices are converters of thermal energy into acoustic energy and vice versa. Although these machines contain simple components, the design of these machines …
Exploring optical soliton solutions of the time fractional q-deformed Sinh-Gordon equation using a semi-analytic method
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Khalid K. Ali, Mohamed S. Mohamed, M. Maneea
The $ \mathsf{q} $-deformed Sinh-Gordon equation extends the classical Sinh-Gordon equation by incorporating a deformation parameter $ \mathsf{q} $. It provides a framework for studying …
First-principles Study on the Structural, Electronic, and Elastic Properties of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides
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Shehu Aminu Yamusa, A. Shaari, Ibrahim Isah
In this paper, the structural, electronic, and elastic properties of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) in hexagonal and trigonal phases were investigated using first-principles calculations based on …
SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL WORK
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Linda Arkert, Issie Jacobs
It is well known that the effects of climate change and especially environmental inequality are amplified for people who live in poverty or who are …
CF Recommender System Based on Ontology and Nonnegative Matrix Factorization (NMF)
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Sajida Mhammedi, Hakim El Massari, Noreddine Gherabi
The potential of facultative predatory Actinomycetota spp. and prospects in agricultural sustainability
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Manar Ibrahimi, Souad Loqman, Martin Jemo
Actinomycetota in the phylum of bacteria has been explored extensively as a source of antibiotics and secondary metabolites. In addition to acting as plant growth-promoting …
Restricted participation: Drivers, experiences and implications of disability stigma in Ethiopia
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Esther Breffka, Caroline Jagoe, Susan P. Murphy
Background: Community-based inclusive development (CBID) acknowledges society's critical role in supporting the active participation of persons with disabilities. However, research on how this approach relates …
Nutrient density and cost of commonly consumed foods: a South African perspective
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Samukelisiwe S. Madlala, Jillian Hill, Ernesta Kunneke
Food-based dietary guidelines promote consumption of a variety of nutritious foods for optimal health and prevention of chronic disease. However, adherence to these guidelines is …
Maternal psychological distress and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals, Ethiopia
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Getaneh Tesfaye, Derebe Madoro, Light Tsegay
OBJECTIVE: Mothers who have endured psychological distress during pregnancy are more likely to have cognitive and behavioral issues for their baby, and are at greater …
Predicting the combined effects of case isolation, safe funeral practices, and contact tracing during Ebola virus disease outbreaks
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Aliou Bouba, Kristina Barbara Helle, Kristan A. Schneider
BACKGROUND: The recent outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda and the Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Ghana reflect a persisting threat of Filoviridae …
Stakeholder perspectives on Nigeria’s national sodium reduction program: Lessons for implementation and scale-up
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Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Vanessa Alfa, Xuejun Yin
BACKGROUND: To reduce excess dietary sodium consumption, Nigeria's 2019 National Multi-sectoral Action Plan (NMSAP) for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases includes policies based …
A combined model of child malnutrition and morbidity in Ethiopia using structural equation models
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Kasahun Takele, Temesgen Zewotir, Denis Ndanguza
Malnutrition and morbidity are substantial problems in Ethiopia and are still pervasive and persistent. Despite this, there has been scant research on the coexistence of …
Community advisory committee as a facilitator of health and wellbeing: A qualitative study in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
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Ivy Chumo, Caroline Kabaria, Clement Oduor
Introduction: A range of community engagement initiatives to advance health and wellbeing are currently taking place in informal settlements in low and middle income countries …
Understanding accelerators to improve SDG-related outcomes for adolescents—An investigation into the nature and quantum of additive effects of protective factors to guide policy making
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Lorraine Sherr, Katharina Haag, Mark Tomlinson
Recent evidence has shown support for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) accelerator concept, which highlights the need to identify interventions or programmatic areas that …
The impact of Blackboard Collaborate breakout groups on the cognitive achievement of physical education teaching styles during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Ahmed Hassan Rakha
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has forced schools and universities to close. Globally, education systems face unprecedented challenges, and learning management systems (LMS) are the …
“Hard-To-Reach” or Hardly Reaching? Critical Reflections on Engaging Diverse Residents From Low Socio-Economic Status Neighborhoods in Public Health Research
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Zeinab Aliyas, Patricia Collins, Shadé Chrun-Tremblay
Keywords: questionnaire survey, low socio-economic neighbourhoods, recruiting minorities, child studies, play street, school street While socioeconomically disadvantaged populations are more likely to experience poor health, …