Factors associated with food security among small-holder farming households in Lesotho
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Nthabeleng Nkoko, Natasha Cronjé, Jan Willem Swanepoel
Abstract Background Food insecurity and malnutrition are persistent challenges worldwide and Lesotho is not an exception. Hunger and poverty have worsened with the dawn of …
Assessment of ultra processed foods consumption in Senegal: validation of the Nova-UPF screener
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Saliou Diombo Kébé, Adama Diouf, Papa Mamadou Dit Doudou Sylla
BACKGROUND: Ultra-processed foods (UPF), as proposed by the Nova food classification system, are linked to the development of obesity and several non-communicable chronic diseases and …
High rate of non-vaccine targeted high-risk HPV genotypes circulate among women in Eastern Ethiopia
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Ayichew Seyoum, Berhanu Seyoum, Tadesse Gure
The World Health Organization [WHO] recommends a genotype-specific human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccination as a primary prevention strategy to control the burden of cervical cancer globally. …
Zoonosis and zooanthroponosis of emerging respiratory viruses
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Ahmed Magdy Khalil, Luis Martínez‐Sobrido, Ahmed Mostafa
Lung infections in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) are triggered by a variety of respiratory viruses. All human pandemics have been caused by the members of two …
Understanding the relationship of academic motivation and social support in graduate nursing education in Egypt
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Mona Metwally El‐Sayed, Samah Mohamed Taha, Eman Sameh AbdElhay
BACKGROUND: Obtaining a postgraduate nursing education in Egypt requires substantial resources, including a robust academic drive and supportive relationships. These resources help students overcome challenges …
A randomized first-in-human phase I trial of differentially adjuvanted Pfs48/45 malaria vaccines in Burkinabé adults
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Alfred B. Tiono, Jordan L. Plieskatt, Alphonse Ouédraogo
BACKGROUNDMalaria transmission-blocking vaccines aim to interrupt the transmission of malaria from one person to another.METHODSThe candidates R0.6C and ProC6C share the 6C domain of the …
Integrating computational methods guided the discovery of phytochemicals as potential Pin1 inhibitors for cancer: pharmacophore modeling, molecular docking, MM-GBSA calculations and molecular dynamics studies
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Abdulrahim Altoam Alzain, Fatima A. Elbadwi, Tagyedeen H. Shoaib
Pin1 is a pivotal player in interactions with a diverse array of phosphorylated proteins closely linked to critical processes such as carcinogenesis and tumor suppression. …
Synthesis, toxicological and in silico evaluation of novel spiro pyrimidines against Culex pipiens L. referring to chitinase enzyme
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Eslam M. Abbass, Ali Kh. Khalil, Ahmed Foud El-Farargy
Abstract The exponential development of resistance to conventional chemical insecticides adds another important motive for the creation of novel insecticidal active agents. One of the …
Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum carriage at the end of the dry season is associated with subsequent infection and clinical malaria in Eastern Gambia
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Balotin Fogang, Lionel Lellouche, Sukai Ceesay
BACKGROUND: Chronic carriage of asymptomatic low-density Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia in the dry season may support maintenance of acquired immunity that protects against clinical malaria. However, …
A novel smartphone application for early detection of habanero disease
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Ronke Seyi Babatunde, Akinbowale Nathaniel Babatunde, Roseline Oluwaseun Ogundokun
Habanero plant diseases can significantly reduce crop yield and quality, making early detection and treatment crucial for farmers. In this study, we discuss the creation …
Isolation and characterization of Candida tropicalis B: a promising yeast strain for biodegradation of petroleum oil in marine environments
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Ghada E. Hegazy, Nadia A. Soliman, Soha Farag
The increasing interest in environmental protection laws has compelled companies to regulate the disposal of waste organic materials. Despite efforts to explore alternative energy sources, …
The Impact of Implementing a Moodle Plug-in as an AI-based Adaptive Learning Solution on Learning Effectiveness: Case of Morocco
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Aymane Ezzaim, Aziz Dahbi, Abdelfatteh Haidine
This article presents feedback on the implementation of an Artificial Intelligence-based adaptive learning Moodle plugin aimed at enhancing the engagement levels and academic performance of …
Anopheles arabiensis continues to be the primary vector of Plasmodium falciparum after decades of malaria control in southwestern Ethiopia
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Nigatu Eligo, Teklu Wegayehu, Myrthe Pareyn
BACKGROUND: Investigating the species distribution and their role in malaria transmission is important as it varies from place to place and is highly needed to …
Sensing of heavy metal Pb2+ ions in water utilizing the photonic structure of highly controlled hexagonal TiON/TiO2 nanotubes
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Asmaa M. Elsayed, Ashour M. Ahmed, M. T. Tammam
Abstract The detection of heavy metals in water, especially Pb2+ ions, is important due to their severe hazardous effects. To address this issue, a highly …
Dyslipidemia among adult people living with HIV on dolutegravir – based antiretroviral therapy at a private tertiary hospital in Kampala, Uganda: burden and determinants
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Vianney John Kigongo, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa, Freddy Eric Kitutu
BACKGROUND: Understanding the burden of dyslipidemia and its associated factors among adult people living with HIV on dolutegravir (DTG) based anti-retroviral therapy (ART) is critical …
Influence of inventory management practices on the availability of emergency obstetric drugs in Rwandan public hospitals: a case of Rwanda Southern Province
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Jean Claude Kabera, Marie Françoise Mukanyangezi
BACKGROUND: Stock-outs of some life-saving drugs, such as emergency obstetric drugs, are evident in many health facilities and have been reported to be the leading …
Investing in midwifery for sustainable development goals in low- and middle-income countries: a cost-benefit analysis
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Chakib Boukhalfa, Brahim Ouakhzan, Hanane Masbah
BACKGROUND: Maternal and neonatal mortality in low- and middle-income countries is frequently caused by inadequate management of obstetric and neonatal complications and a shortage of …
How nursing practice environments limit implicit rationing of care and nurse-assessed adverse events: the role of flow at work
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Heba Emad El‐Gazar, Ali D. Abousoliman, Mona Shawer
BACKGROUND: The nursing practice environment is beneficial in curbing implicit rationing of nursing care and adverse patient events. However, the underlying mechanisms of these relationships …
Discernment of transformer oil stray gassing anomalies using machine learning classification techniques
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M. K. Ngwenyama, Michael Njoroge Gitau
This work examines the application of machine learning (ML) algorithms to evaluate dissolved gas analysis (DGA) data to quickly identify incipient faults in oil-immersed transformers …
Potential markets and policies for sustainable liquid biofuel production with emphasis to Eastern Africa countries: a review
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Fekadu K. Miftah, Doris Mutta
Abstract Background The production of liquid biofuel in Eastern Africa countries has the potential to play an important role on the global biofuel markets in …