Drought stress tolerance mechanisms and their potential common indicators to salinity, insights from the wild watermelon (Citrullus lanatus): A review
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Goitseone Malambane, Kelebogile Madumane, Lesego T. Sewelo
Climate change has escalated the effect of drought on crop production as it has negatively altered the environmental condition. Wild watermelon grows abundantly in the …
Genes and models for estimating genetic parameters for heat tolerance in dairy cattle
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Vincent Habimana, Chinyere Ekine-Dzivenu, Athumani Nguluma
Dairy cattle are highly susceptible to heat stress. Heat stress causes a decline in milk yield, reduced dry matter intake, reduced fertility rates, and alteration …
Interventions to improve the detection of depression in primary healthcare: systematic review
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Kassahun Habtamu, Rahel Birhane, Mekdes Demissie
BACKGROUND: Several studies have been conducted on the effect of interventions on the detection of depression in primary healthcare (PHC). Systematic reviews have also been …
Emergence and spread of two SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest in Nigeria
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Idowu B. Olawoye, Paul E. Oluniyi, Judith U. Oguzie
Identifying the dissemination patterns and impacts of a virus of economic or health importance during a pandemic is crucial, as it informs the public on …
Small-scale field evaluation of PermaNet® Dual (a long-lasting net coated with a mixture of chlorfenapyr and deltamethrin) against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes from Tiassalé, Côte d’Ivoire
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Julien Z. B. Zahouli, Constant Edi, Laurence Aya Yao
Abstract Background Due to the rapid expansion of pyrethroid-resistance in malaria vectors in Africa, Global Plan for Insecticide Resistance Management (GPIRM) has recommended the development …
Environmental Hazard: The Legal Issues Concerning Environmental Justice in Nigeria
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Paul Atagamen Aidonojie
One of the challenges the global community seeks to solve is environmental hazards emanating from human harmful activities. Although, Nigeria seems to be part of …
Identification and characterization of MDR virulent Salmonella spp isolated from smallholder poultry production environment in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
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Isoken H. Igbinosa, Chukwunonso N. Amolo, Abeni Beshiru
Salmonella is responsible for some foodborne disease cases worldwide. It is mainly transmitted to humans through foods of animal origin through the consumption of poultry …
Incidence and determinants of nosocomial infection among hospital admitted adult chronic disease patients in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North–West Ethiopia, 2016–2020
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Zewdu Wasie Taye, Yaregal Animut, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu
Background: Nosocomial infections are major public health problem which affects more than 100 million patients each year globally. This leads to prolonged hospital stays, a …
Drug-induced mitochondrial toxicity: Risks of developing glucose handling impairments
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Auxiliare Kuretu, Charles Arineitwe, Mamosheledi Mothibe
Mitochondrial impairment has been associated with the development of insulin resistance, the hallmark of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the relationship between mitochondrial impairment …
Foodborne disease hazards and burden in Ethiopia: A systematic literature review, 1990–2019
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Lina Gazu, Silvia Alonso, Florence Mutua
Background Foodborne disease (FBD) affects millions of people each year, posing a health burden similar to malaria, tuberculosis or HIV. A recent World Bank study …
Decadal decline in maternal body condition of a Southern Ocean capital breeder
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Els Vermeulen, Terriann Thavar, Maria Glarou
The changing physical properties of the Southern Ocean are known to impact the recruitment and survival of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba). For oceanic krill predators, …
Antibiotic dispensing practices during COVID-19 and implications for antimicrobial resistance (AMR): parallel mystery client studies in Uganda and Tanzania
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Emmanuel Olamijuwon, Eveline T. Konje, Catherine Kansiime
BACKGROUND: Over-the-counter antibiotic access is common in low-and-middle-income countries and this may accelerate antimicrobial resistance. Our study explores critical aspects of the drug seller-client interaction …
Characteristics and short- and long-term direct medical costs among adults with timely and delayed presentation for HIV care in the Netherlands
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Stephanie Popping, Lisbeth Versteegh, Brooke E Nichols
INTRODUCTION: In Europe, half of people living with HIV (PLWH) present late to care, with associated higher morbidity and mortality. This study aims to assess …
Perceptions and attitudes of patients and healthcare workers towards the use of telemedicine in Botswana: An exploratory study
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Benson Ncube, Maurice Mars, Richard E. Scott
INTRODUCTION: In March 2020, the Botswana Ministry of Health and Wellness approved a National eHealth Strategy. Although a milestone, the strategy does not mention telemedicine. …
Impression Management and Employee Contextual Performance in Service Organizations (Enterprises)
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Friday Ogbu Edeh, Nurul Mohammad Zayed, Saad M. Darwish
This study aims to investigate the effect of impression management on employee contextual performance in service organizations using quantitative methods. The social influence theory, which …
Semantic segmentation model for land cover classification from satellite images in Gambella National Park, Ethiopia
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Mulugeta Yikuno Lilay, Gizatie Desalegn Taye
Abstract This work uses machine learning approaches to present semantic segmentation for land cover classification in Gambella National Park (GNP). Land cover classification has become …
A non-randomized controlled trial to assess the protective effect of SMC in the context of high parasite resistance in Uganda
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Anthony Nuwa, K. Scott Baker, Craig Bonnington
BACKGROUND: Until recently, due to widespread prevalence of molecular markers associated with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) and amodiaquine (AQ) resistance in east and southern Africa, seasonal malaria …
Folktales as indigenous pedagogic tools for educating school children: A mixed methods study among the Nso of Cameroon
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Lilian F. Wiysahnyuy, Ngalim Banfegha Valentine
In many low and middle-income countries, schools are sites of cross-cultural contact and conflict due to a mismatch between the learning priorities and pedagogical practices …
Factors that affect scientific publication in Africa—A gender perspective
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Catherine Beaudry, Heidi Prozesky, Carl St-Pierre
A large body of literature on gender differences in scientific publication output has clearly established that women scientists publish less that men do. Yet, no …
A review of the indigenous coffee resources of Uganda and their potential for coffee sector sustainability and development
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Aaron P. Davis, Catherine Kiwuka, Aisyah Faruk
Uganda is a major global coffee exporter and home to key indigenous (wild) coffee resources. A comprehensive survey of Uganda’s wild coffee species was undertaken …