Maternal factors and child health conditions at birth associated with preterm deaths in a tertiary health facility in Ghana: A retrospective analysis
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Seth Kwaku Afagbedzi, Yakubu Alhassan, Deda Ogum Alangea
Background Preterm birth continues to be a leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 globally. This issue carries significant economic, psychological, …
Maximizing the detection rate of hypoglycemia among preterm neonates admitted in Neonatal intensive care unit in Ethiopia, 2021
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Ermias Sisay Chanie, Sahlu Mitku Shiferaw, Dejen Getaneh Feleke
The burden of hypoglycemia is high in resource limited countries, such as Ethiopia. However, there are no sufficient studies conducted in Ethiopia in general and …
State of the art of breeding, milking, and milk processing for the production of curdled milk and Wagashi Gassirè in Benin: Practices favoring the contamination of its dairy products
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Gwladys S. Komagbe, Dossou Alphonse, Baké Marie-Thérèse Seko Orou
Introduction This study aimed to identify the factors favoring the contamination of raw cow's milk, curdled milk, and Wagashi Gassirè cheese during their production and …
Modeling the impact of combined use of COVID Alert SA app and vaccination to curb COVID-19 infections in South Africa
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Musyoka Kinyili, Justin B. Munyakazi, Abdulaziz Y. A. Mukhtar
The unanticipated continued deep-rooted trend of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona-virus-2 the originator pathogen of the COVID-19 persists posing concurrent anxiety globally. More effort …
Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus and compliance with hepatitis B vaccination schedules among outpatient clinic attendees in Nairobi
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Benard Langat, Edward Muge, Doris Night
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B is becoming a growing public health problem in Kenya. To combat the threat, HBV vaccination should be recommended, particularly for individuals who …
Effect of genotype of growing rabbits on productive performance with special reference to residual feed intake at hot temperature
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M.M. Fathi, Magdy Abdelsalam, Ibrahim Al‐Homidan
OBJECTIVE: Better feed efficiency can be achieved by selecting rabbit genotypes with lower residual feed intake (RFI) under high ambient temperatures. METHODS: Two genotypes of …
A charged Coulomb Bose gas with dipole-dipole interactions
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Abdelâali Boudjemâa
How different incentives influence reported motivation and perceptions of performance in Ghanaian community-based health planning and services zones
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Evelyn Sakeah, Ayaga A. Bawah, Irene Kuwolamo
BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality is still a burden worldwide, and Ghana's maternal and child mortalities are still high. Incentive schemes have been effective in improving health …
Sources of stress and coping mechanisms: Experiences of maternal health care providers in Western Kenya
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Monica Getahun, Edwina N. Oboke, Beryl A. Ogolla
The dynamic and complex nature of care provision predisposes healthcare workers to stress, including physical, emotional, or psychological fatigue due to individual, interpersonal, or organizational …
Effect of eucalyptus wood-based compost application rates on soil chemical properties in semi-organic avocado plantations, Limpopo province, South Africa
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P. M. Mohale, Alen Manyevere, Cosmas Parwada
Mixing different types of organic matters to form a compound compost can be useful in both short-and long-term improvement of soil chemical properties. However, effects …
Energy Management of an Autonomous Photovoltaic System under Climatic Variations
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Khouloud Njeh, Mohamed Ali Zdiri, Mohsen Ben Ammar
Predictable and unpredictable variations are two major causes of renewable energy-related intermittency. Such a drawback could be overcome by applying new energy management strategies, particularly …
Space Syntax for Evaluating Attractivity and Visit Frequency
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Abdelmalek Farouk Tedjari, Messaoud Abbaoui
The current study uses the Space Syntax innovative method for determining the causes of the attractivity and visit frequency gap between two open public spaces …
Population-based temporal trends and ethnic disparity in breast cancer mortality in South Africa (1999-2018): Joinpoint and age–period–cohort regression analyses
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Gbenga Olorunfemi, Elena Libhaber, Oliver Ezechi
Globally, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, accounting for 15.5% of female cancer deaths in 2020. Breast cancer is also the leading …
Evaluating the effects of giraffe skin disease and wire snare wounds on the gaits of free-ranging Nubian giraffe
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Laura M. Bernstein‐Kurtycz, Noah T. Dunham, Janny V. Evenhuis
Giraffe skin disease (GSD), a condition that results in superficial lesions in certain giraffe (Giraffa spp.) populations, has emerged as a potential conservation threat. Preliminary …
Escalating spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection after school reopening among students in hotspot districts of Oromia Region in Ethiopia: Longitudinal study
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Dabesa Gobena, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Daniel Yilma
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 pandemic caused by extended variants of SARS-CoV-2 has infected more than 350 million people, resulting in over 5.5 million deaths globally. However, the …
Introducing assisted reproductive technologies in The Gambia, a survey on the perspectives of Gambian healthcare professionals and medical students
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Haddy Bittaye, Jason P. Mooney, Anna Afferri
BACKGROUND: Infertility remains a global reproductive health burden with the highest prevalence in low and middle-income countries. In sub-Saharan Africa, the ability to procreate holds …
Spatial distribution and determinants of newborn care within 2 days of postpartum period among women with at least one antenatal care visit in Ethiopia: Mixed effect multilevel analysis
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Melaku Hunie Asratie, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie
INTRODUCTION: Neonatal mortality is pervasive in developing countries like Ethiopia. Though the risk of neonatal mortality is preventable through consolidating simple, low-cost, and less time-consuming …
Nexus of energy efficiency, carbon emission and economic growth in Nigeria
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Danfoso Adama Tijani, Olure-Bank Adeyinka, Dennis Michael
Given rising temperatures, climate change, the alarming increase in energy demand, and the importance of energy efficiency, there is a need for an increasing review …
Maternal biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction and pregnancy outcomes in women with and without HIV in Botswana
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Gaerolwe Masheto, Sikhulile Moyo, Terence Mohammed
BACKGROUND: Women living with HIV-1 (WLHIV) are at higher risk of having an adverse birth outcome, but the underlying mechanism(s) are unknown. We hypothesized that …
Post discharge management of heart failure patients: clinical findings at the first medical visit in a single-center study
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Fatouma Sall, Anicet Adoubi, Carine Boka
BACKGROUND: The Post Discharge Management of patients with heart failure impact significantly their incomes. This study aims to analyze the clinical findings and management at …