Green trees preservation: A sustainable source of valuable mushrooms for Ethiopian local communities
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Tatek Dejene, Bulti Merga, Pablo Martín‐Pinto
In Ethiopia, Pinus radiata and Pinus patula are extensively cultivated. Both plantations frequently serve as habitats for edible fungi, providing economic and ecological importance. Our …
Evaluating the utility of the Allplex STI Essential Assay to determine the occurrence of urogenital sexually transmitted infections among symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in Cape Town, South Africa
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Clinton Moodley, Hafsah Deepa Tootla, Imaan Amien
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections are among the most commonly occurring infections globally, with countries in sub-Saharan Africa exhibiting disproportionately higher prevalence rates. Numerous reports indicate …
(Mis)leading by the spirit: Transforming African spiritualities and political leadership
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Kimion Tagwirei
African spiritualities and leadership have shared a profound connection throughout history. With Africans predominantly embracing spirituality, their engagement with national political leadership takes on a …
Semi-empirical parameterization of HI/p L-shell X-ray production cross section ratios in Bi for Heavy Ion PIXE
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Masedi Carington Masekane, Mandla Msimanga, Iva Bogdanović Radović
Abstract Quantitative analysis of materials from Heavy Ion PIXE spectra remains impeded by the lack of reliable X-ray production cross section (XPCS) data. Although efforts …
Typhoid fever dynamical model with cost-effective optimalcontrol
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Kazeem A. Tijani, Chinwendu E. Madubueze, Reuben Iortyer Gweryina
Typhoid fever is a highly communicable and infectious disease that can be fatal and causes severe complications if unattended to timely. The infection, at times, …
Emotional labour as experienced by women in leadership positions
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Tashrequa M. Beharrie, Tshegofatso Mabitsela
Orientation: In the workplace, emotional labour is said to be disproportionately performed by women. Research also seems to suggest that women in leadership roles practise …
SCHISTOACT: a protocol for an open-label, five-arm, non-inferiority, individually randomized controlled trial of the efficacy and safety of praziquantel plus artemisinin-based combinations in the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infection
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Charles Obonyo, Vincent Were, Peter Wamae
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis control relies on praziquantel for preventive chemotherapy. Alternative drugs are needed for the treatment and control of schistosomiasis. Praziquantel is effective against adult …
Knowledge and attitude towards sickle cell anemia among care givers of paediatric sickle cell patients at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: a cross sectional study
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Christine H Namugerwa, Yahaya Gavamukulya, Banson Barugahare
OBJECTIVE: To explore the knowledge and attitude towards sickle cell disease (SCD) among care givers of paediatric sickle cell patients at Mbale regional referral hospital …
Comparing vaccination coverage before and during COVID-19 pandemic in children under one year in the health district of commune V in Bamako, Mali
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Mountaga Diallo, Ilo Dicko, Samou Dembélé
Abstract Introduction Although an essential frontline service in the prevention of child morbidity and mortality, there are indications that routine vaccinations have been disrupted during …
Health workers’ adherence to the malaria test, treat and track strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic in malaria high transmission area in Eastern Uganda
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Richard Kabaka Mumali, Charles Okolimong, Tonny Kabuuka
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected malaria control activities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) resulting in 690,000 excess deaths in the year 2021. The authors …
Financial flexibility and investment efficiency: The moderating role of board financial expertise
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Mohamed Rezk Omara, Ahmed Rashed
The environment for enterprise external financing has deteriorated recently, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, which has severely restricted enterprise external financing options. …
Therapeutic plasma exchange in the treatment of COVID-19 induced cytokine storm: the first Moroccan experience
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Zakaria Bouayed, Ilyass Laaribi, Iliass Benaini
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 induced cytokine storm is a well-documented phenomena that contributes significantly in the disease's evolution and prognosis. Therefore, therapies such as therapeutic plasma exchange, …
Bacterial diversity from soil-feeding termite gut and their potential application
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Gamachis Korsa, Abera Beyene, Abate Ayele
Abstract Purpose High population growth and the expansion of industry from time to time produce a large amount of waste/pollution, which harms global environmental health. …
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices towards canine visceral leishmaniasis based on the one health concept in Weliso and Ejaji Towns, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Weraka Weya Diriba, Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhin
Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is a significant vector-borne Meta zoonotic disease caused by agents of the L. donovani complex. The disease is transmitted by the …
Improved production of Bacillus subtilis cholesterol oxidase by optimization of process parameters using response surface methodology
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Walid A. Lotfy, Hala M. Badawy, Khaled M. Ghanem
Cholesterol oxidase has numerous biomedical and industrial applications. In the current study, a new bacterial strain was isolated from sewage and was selected for its …
The effects of saline water preheating and heat recovery in a vapour-based multistage solar still
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Mfanafuthi Mthandeni Mkhize, Velaphi Msomi
Abstract The current study complements a broader body of research on solar distillation, including research on heat recycling capabilities and other related factors in multistage …
How do COVID-19 re-hiring subsidies affect unemployment duration and incomes in Morocco? An instrumental variable approach
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Chatri Abdellatif, Tahir Najia
Abstract This paper attempts to estimate the impact of a rehiring subsidy implemented as part of the COVID-19 crisis impact response in Morocco. Using administrative …
Value of inferior vena cava collapsibility index as marker of heart failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
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Cyrine Kouraichi, Adel Sekma, Khaoula Bel Haj Ali
INTRODUCTION: Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter variability with respiration measured by ultrasound was found to be useful for the diagnosis of heart failure (HF) in …
A-site cation engineering of cesium and MAPb0.5Sn0.5I3 perovskite: the properties and optoelectronic performance analysis using DFT calculations
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Manala Tabu Mbumba, John Mahona, Joseph H. Kihedu
Abstract Here, the first-principle calculations with the density functional theory calculations with PBE exchange–correlation functional were employed in investigating the effect of Cesium in the …
Musicians as prophets: A comparative analysis of Winky D’s music and John the Baptist’s message
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Ishanesu Sextus Gusha
This article has interrogated the prophetic role of musicians in Zimbabwe’s political discourse with Winky D’s latest album Eureka Eureka (which was launched on 31 …