Mercury evidence from southern Pangea terrestrial sections for end-Permian global volcanic effects
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Jun Shen, Jiubin Chen, Jianxin Yu
Abstract The latest Permian mass extinction (LPME) was triggered by magmatism of the Siberian Traps Large Igneous Province (STLIP), which left an extensive record of …
Benefits of adopting smart building technologies in building construction of developing countries: review of literature
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Cyril Chinonso Ejidike, Modupe Cecilia Mewomo
Abstract Smart building technology has received a broad audience due to digitalisation and benefits in the construction industry. With global interest, the construction of smart …
IgY antibodies: The promising potential to overcome antibiotic resistance
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Sherif A. El‐Kafrawy, Aymn T. Abbas, Christopher Oelkrug
Antibiotic resistant bacteria are a growing threat to global health security. Whilst the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural phenomenon, it is also …
Soil and water conservation measures to adapt cropping systems to climate change facilitated water stresses in Africa
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Mavis Badu Brempong, Patricia Amankwaa-Yeboah, Stephen Yeboah
Complex controls and non-linear responses of the climate system to global warming make it difficult to have clear-cut predictions of future precipitation amounts and timelines. …
On the asymmetric effects of trade openness on CO2 emissions in SADC with a nonlinear ARDL approach
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Maxwell Chukwudi Udeagha, Marthinus Christoffel Breitenbach
Abstract In this study, the expected asymmetric relationship between trade openness and CO2emissions is investigated for the Southern African Development Community (SADC). We make use …
Prevalence of computer vision syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Etsay Woldu Anbesu, Asamene Kelelom Lema
Abstract Although computer vision syndromes are becoming a major public health concern, less emphasis is given to them, particularly in developing countries. There are primary …
Can public–private partnership investment in energy (PPPI) mitigate CO2 emissions in South Africa? Fresh evidence from the novel dynamic ARDL simulations approach
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Maxwell Chukwudi Udeagha, Nicholas Ngepah
Global warming presents a worrisome condition that necessitates important actions across the planet. One promising strategy is encouraging investments through public–private partnership investment (PPPI) in …
Brain Tumor Classification Using Hybrid Single Image Super-Resolution Technique With ResNext101_32× 8d and VGG19 Pre-Trained Models
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Saeed Mohsen, Anas M. Ali, El‐Sayed M. El‐Rabaie
High-quality images acquired from medical devices can be utilized to aid diagnosis and detection of various diseases. However, such images can be very expensive to …
Forex market forecasting using machine learning: Systematic Literature Review and meta-analysis
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Michael Ayitey, Peter Appiahene, Obed Appiah
Abstract Background When you make a forex transaction, you sell one currency and buy another. If the currency you buy increases against the currency you …
Revisiting the agro-climatic zones of Ghana: A re-classification in conformity with climate change and variability
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Edmund I. Yamba, Jeffrey N. A. Aryee, Emmanuel Quansah
The Ghana Meteorological Agency delineated Ghana’s geographical space into four agro-climatic zones namely the north, transition, forest and coastal zones. Since the demarcation in the …
Recent advances in functionalized quinoline scaffolds and hybrids—Exceptional pharmacophore in therapeutic medicine
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Oluwadunni F. Elebiju, Olayinka O. Ajani, Gbolahan O. Oduselu
Quinoline is one of the most common nitrogen-containing heterocycles owing to its fascinating pharmacological properties and synthetic value in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry. Functionalization of …
A review of the water resources of Ghana in a changing climate and anthropogenic stresses
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Sampson K. Agodzo, Enoch Bessah, Mexoese Nyatuame
An extensive narrative review approach is adopted to present existing information on the consumptive and non-consumptive uses and their related issues, such as floods and …
Optimization of Intrusion Detection Using Likely Point PSO and Enhanced LSTM-RNN Hybrid Technique in Communication Networks
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A. A. Donkol, Ali G. Hafez, Aziza I. Hussein
The intrusion detection system (IDS) is considered an essential sector in maintaining communication network security and has been desirably adopted by all network administrators. Several …
World Health Organization AWaRe framework for antibiotic stewardship: Where are we now and where do we need to go? An expert viewpoint
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Steward Mudenda, Victor Daka, Scott Kaba Matafwali
The AWaRe classification categorizes antibiotics and is a tool for antimicrobial stewardship. To combat antimicrobial resistance, prescribers must adhere to the AWaRe framework, which promotes …
Advancing the Global Fight Against HIV/Aids: Strategies, Barriers, and the Road to Eradication
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Emmanuel Kumah, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Richard Boateng
HIV/AIDS remains one of the most significant global health challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide. Since the inception of the disease, various global response strategies …
Comparative Performance Analysis of PV Module Positions in a Solar PV Array Under Partial Shading Conditions
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Hicham Oufettoul, Najwa Lamdihine, Saad Motahhir
The irradiation intensity is the primary catalyst for energy production in photovoltaic (PV) systems. Nevertheless, it alleviates partial shading (PS) by inhibiting power production, primarily …
Bioactive compounds by microalgae and potentials for the management of some human disease conditions
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Chijioke Nwoye Eze, Chukwu Kenechi Onyejiaka, Stella Amarachi Ihim
Microalgae biomasses are excellent sources of diverse bioactive compounds such as lipids, polysaccharides, carotenoids, vitamins, phenolics and phycobiliproteins. Large-scale production of these bioactive substances would …
Disruptive business value models in the digital era
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Navitha Singh Sewpersadh
The coronavirus pandemic illustrated how rapidly the global environment could be disrupted on many levels but also drive an acceleration in others. Business leaders are …
Enhancing the Conventional Controllers for Load Frequency Control of Isolated Microgrids Using Proposed Multi-Objective Formulation via Artificial Rabbits Optimization Algorithm
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A. Elsawy Khalil, Tarek A. Boghdady, M.H. Alham
Isolated microgrids (IMGs) power remote areas. However, IMG may lower the frequency stability and increase frequency excursions with low system inertia. Load frequency management ensures …
Color Image Encryption Through Chaos and KAA Map
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Wassim Alexan, Marwa Tarek Elkandoz, Maggie Mashaly
The unprecedented growth in production and exchange of multimedia over unsecured channels is overwhelming mathematicians, scientists and engineers to realize secure and efficient cryptographic algorithms. …