Rodent trapping studies as an overlooked information source for understanding endemic and novel zoonotic spillover
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David Simons, Lauren A. Attfield, Kate E. Jones
Rodents, a diverse, globally distributed and ecologically important order of mammals are nevertheless important reservoirs of known and novel zoonotic pathogens. Ongoing anthropogenic land use …
The development and implementation of a community engagement strategy to improve maternal health in southern Mozambique
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Felizarda Amosse, Mai‐Lei Woo Kinshella, Helena Boene
Delays to seek medical help can contribute to maternal deaths particularly in community settings at home or on the road to a health facility. Community …
Nature inspiration, imitation, and emulation: Biomimicry thinking path to sustainability in the construction industry
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Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona, Clinton Aigbavboa
The construction industry has been globally fingered as the major sector responsible for the continued deplorable state of the environment. The rising exploitation of the …
A New Power Topp–Leone distribution with applications to engineering and industry data
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Mintodê Nicodème Atchadé, Melchior N’bouké, Aliou Moussa Djibril
We introduced a brand-new member of the family that is going to be referred to as the New Power Topp-Leone Generated (NPTL-G). This new member …
Mortality rate and predictors among patients with breast cancer at a referral hospital in northwest Ethiopia: A retrospective follow-up study
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Mekides Misganaw, Haymanote Zeleke, Henok Mulugeta
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is one of the common global health concerns that affects2.1 million women each year and causes the highest number of cancer-related morbidity …
Estimating acid soil effects on selected cereal crop productivities in Ethiopia: Comparing economic cost-effectiveness of lime and fertilizer applications
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James M. Warner, Michael Mann, Jordan Chamberlin
Acid soils are a major constraint to agricultural productivity in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Restoring soil pH to optimal ranges for agriculture …
Modified Gradient-Based Algorithm for Distributed Generation and Capacitors Integration in Radial Distribution Networks
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Ali M. El‐Rifaie, Abdullah M. Shaheen, Mohamed A. Tolba
With the use of cutting-edge demand management at the system or home level and powerful network reconfiguration tools, smart grids are expected to introduce advanced …
Recent advances on graphyne and its family members as membrane materials for water purification and desalination
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Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Olusegun K. Abass, Kaisong Zhang
Graphyne and its family members (GFMs) are allotropes of carbon (a class of 2D materials) having unique properties in form of structures, pores and atom …
Precision mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school age children at the coastal region, Kenya
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Stella Kepha, Duncan Ochol, Florence Wakesho
BACKGROUND: Accurate mapping of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil transmitted helminths (STH) is a prerequisite for effective implementation of the control and elimination interventions. A precision …
Antimicrobial resistance genes of Escherichia coli, a bacterium of “One Health” importance in South Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis
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Tsepo Ramatla, Mpho Tawana, Kgaugelo E. Lekota
This is a systematic review and meta-analysis that evaluated the prevalence of Escherichia coli antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) in animals, humans, and the environment in South …
Phenotypic and genotypic antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Gram-negative bacteria isolated from bloodstream infections at a referral hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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Kaunda Yamba, Chileshe Lukwesa‐Musyani, Mulemba Samutela
Bloodstream infections (BSI) caused by antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Third-generation cephalosporins (3GCs) have been used as …
Human papillomavirus genotype distribution among women with and without cervical cancer: Implication for vaccination and screening in Ghana
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Yvonne Nartey, Kwabena Amo‐Antwi, Philip C. Hill
INTRODUCTION: Determining the high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) genotypes burden in women with and without cervical cancer afford a direct comparison of their relative distributions. This …
Pesticide use safety practices and associated factors among farmers in Fogera district wetland areas, south Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia
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Fisseha Alebachew, Muluken Azage, Genet Gedamu Kassie
BACKGROUND: Farmers in developing countries, including Ethiopia, are exposed to agricultural pesticides, including pesticides that are restricted or banned in developed countries. There is little …
Psychological distress in adolescents: prevalence and its relation to high-risk behaviors among secondary school students in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda
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Michael U. Anyanwu
BACKGROUND: Psychological distress among adolescents negatively affects their academic performance, relationships with family and friends, and ability to participate fully in the community. Stressful life …
Patient-level performance evaluation of a smartphone-based malaria diagnostic application
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Hang Yu, Fayad O. Mohammed, Muzamil Mahdi Abdel Hamid
BACKGROUND: Microscopic examination is commonly used for malaria diagnosis in the field. However, the lack of well-trained microscopists in malaria-endemic areas impacted the most by …
Determination of antimicrobial resistance patterns of Escherichia coli isolates from farm workers in broiler poultry production and assessment of antibiotic resistance awareness levels among poultry farmers in Lusaka, Zambia
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Mwaba Mwansa, Mercy Mukuma, Esther Mulilo
The challenges posed by antibiotic-resistant pathogens have continued to increase worldwide, particularly in resource-limited countries. Human-livestock interactions are implicated in the complex AMR causal web. …
An Efficient Authenticated Elliptic Curve Cryptography Scheme for Multicore Wireless Sensor Networks
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Esau Taiwo Oladipupo, Oluwakemi Christiana Abikoye, Agbotiname Lucky Imoize
The need to ensure the longevity of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) and secure their communication has spurred various researchers to come up with various WSN …
Intersectoral and multisectoral approaches to enable recovery for people with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
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André Janse van Rensburg, Carrie Brooke‐Sumner
The needs of people with severe mental illness are complex and require a range of services embedded in well-coordinated systems of care to enable recovery, …
Effects of tuberculosis and/or HIV-1 infection on COVID-19 presentation and immune response in Africa
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Elsa Du Bruyn, Cari Stek, Remi Daroowala
Few studies from Africa have described the clinical impact of co-infections on SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, we investigate the presentation and outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in …
Modeling marine cargo traffic to identify countries in Africa with greatest risk of invasion by Anopheles stephensi
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Jordan Ahn, Marianne Sinka, Seth R. Irish
Anopheles stephensi, an invasive malaria vector native to South Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, was detected in Djibouti's seaport, followed by Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and …