Exploring the Role of Indigenous Vegetables in Rural Livelihoods: Perceptions from the Ntuze Community
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Q.N. Qwabe, Timothy Pittaway
An increasing number of countries face growing food insecurity levels, severely impacting rural livelihoods. South Africa is no exception, mainly because it meets the worst …
Engaging men in gender transformative work in institutions of higher learning: A case of the men's hub at Makerere University
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Julius Fred Kikooma, Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo, Florence Kyoheirwe Muhanguzi
It was noted that globally, sexual harassment (SH), abuse, and exploitation in higher education institutions (HEIs) remain a problem. In Uganda, it regularly made headlines …
The impact of depression at preconception on pregnancy planning and unmet need for contraception in the first postpartum year: a cohort study from rural Malawi
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Raquel Catalão, Hilda Chapota, Genesis Chorwe‐Sungani
BACKGROUND: The impact of depression on women's use of contraception and degree of pregnancy planning in low-income settings has been poorly researched. Our study aims …
Acoustic tracking of a threatened juvenile shark species, the smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena), reveals vulnerability to exploitation at the boundary of a marine reserve
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Patricia Albano, Chris Fallows, Monique Fallows
The coastal waters of South Africa are habitat to a diverse composition of sharks that are vulnerable to exploitation, many of which are endemic and/or …
Leveraging item-level accuracy and reaction time to address ceiling effects in the measurement of inhibitory control in preschool-aged children
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Michael T. Willoughby, Marie Camerota, Katherine King
Preschool-aged children’s performance on inhibitory control tasks is typically represented by the overall accuracy of their item responses (e.g., mean proportion correct). However, in settings …
Traditional fermented foods of Benin Republic: microbiological safety and health benefits
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Oscar Zannou, Ifagbémi Bienvenue Chabı, Yénoukounmè Euloge Kpoclou
Abstract A wide range of traditional fermented foods is produced and prized in communities in developing countries. Due to the generation of beneficial microorganisms, nutritional …
Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana against adults of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn), Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and Teretrius nigrescens Lewis in stored maize
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Mavis A Acheampong, Eric William Cornelius, Vincent Yao Eziah
The larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) and the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky continue to cause tremendous losses to stored maize. Research in the …
Determinants of full immunization coverage among children 12–23 months of age from deviant mothers/caregivers in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis using 2016 demographic and health survey
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Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Ever Siyoum Shewarega
Background Despite remarkable improvements in child health services utilization, childhood immunization has been poorly implemented in Ethiopia. However, evidence on the coverage of immunization among …
Pharmacists’ involvements and barriers in the provision of health promotion services towards noncommunicable diseases: Community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia
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Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Abera Dessie Dagnaw, Ephrem Mebratu Dagnew
BACKGROUND: Community drug retail outlets (CDROs) are among the initial healthcare facilities where pharmacists play a crucial role in preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). …
Cataract services for all: Strategies for equitable access from a global modified Delphi process
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Jacqueline Ramke, Juan Carlos Silva, Michael Gichangi
Vision loss from cataract is unequally distributed, and there is very little evidence on how to overcome this inequity. This project aimed to engage multiple …
Prevalence and associated factors of cancer pain among adult cancer patients evaluated at an oncology unit in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, northwest Ethiopia
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Anteneh Ayelign Kibret, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Abebe Muche Moges
Introduction: Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death and was responsible for 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Worldwide, 2 million people experience pain …
Effect of land rehabilitation measures on soil organic carbon fractions in semi-arid environment
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James Mumo Mutio, Syphyline Kebeney, Ruth Njoroge
Soil erosion threatens the sustainable intensification of food systems among smallholder farmers in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Intensifying adoption of soil mitigation and rehabilitation …
Undernutrition and associated factors among internally displaced lactating mothers in Sekota camps, northern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
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Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mulugeta Dile Worke, Yalemshet Belay
Background: Undernutrition is the term used to describe when a person consumes insufficient amounts of nutrients and energy to meet their needs for maintaining health. …
Relapse of acute malnutrition and associated factors after discharge from nutrition stabilization centers among children in Eastern Ethiopia
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Mohammedjemal Alyi, Kedir Teji Roba, Indeshaw Ketema
Background Acute malnutrition is a major global health problem primarily affecting under-five children. In sub-Saharan Africa, children treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) at an …
Tinea capitis among schoolchildren in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta analysis
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Molla Yigzaw Birhanu, Habtamu Temesgen, Daniel Bekele Ketema
BACKGROUND: Tinea capitis accounts for25 to 30% of all fungal infections, but it is often ignored because it is not life threatening in nature. It …
In vitro evaluation of dioscin and protodioscin against ER-positive and triple-negative breast cancer
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Najat Bouchmaa, Reda Ben Mrid, Youssef Bouargalne
Women's breast cancer is one of the most significant healthcare issues for the human race that demands a proactive strategy for a cure. In this …
Evidence for exposure dependent carriage of malaria parasites across the dry season: modelling analysis of longitudinal data
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Eva Stadler, Deborah Cromer, Samson Ogunlade
BACKGROUND: In malaria endemic regions, transmission of Plasmodium falciparum parasites is often seasonal with very low transmission during the dry season and high transmission in …
Combining ability of extra-early maturing pro-vitamin A maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines and performance of derived hybrids under Striga hermonthica infestation and low soil nitrogen
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S.A. Makinde, Baffour Badu‐Apraku, O. J. Ariyo
Low soil nitrogen (low-N), Striga hermonthica infestation and vitamin A deficiency in normal endosperm maize are major challenges confronting maize production and nutrition of the …
Adherence to the test, treat and track strategy for malaria control among prescribers, Mfantseman Municipality, Central Region, Ghana
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Ernestina Esinam Agbemafle, Adolphina Addo–Lartey, Magdalene Akos Odikro
BACKGROUND: The test, treat, and track (T3) strategy is directed at ensuring diagnosis and prompt treatment of uncomplicated malaria cases. Adherence to T3 strategy reduces …
Inclusion of Azolla pinnata as an unconventional feed of Zaraibi dairy goats, and effects on milk production and offspring performance
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Hanan A. M. Hassanein, Aristide Maggiolino, Magdy H. Abou El-Fadel
Introduction This study investigated the effects of using sun-dried Azolla ( Azolla pinnata ) meal (SDAM) protein to replace sunflower meal protein in the diets …