Expression of norA, norB and norC efflux pump genes mediating fluoroquinolones resistance in MRSA isolates
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Asmaa Bakeir Hamady, Noha M. Abd El‐Fadeal, Samar Imbaby
INTRODUCTION: Although fluoroquinolones are used to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-induced infections, acquisition of antibiotic resistance by bacteria has impaired their clinical relevance. We aimed …
Development of an artificial intelligence based occupational noise induced hearing loss early warning system for mine workers
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Milka C.I. Madahana, John E. D. Ekoru, Ben Sebothoma
Introduction: Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss (ONIHL) is one of the most prevalent conditions among mine workers globally. This reality is due to mine workers …
3D geological and petrophysical modeling of Alam El-Bueib Formation using well logs and seismic data in Matruh Field, northwestern Egypt
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Walaa Awaad Ali, Amr Said Deaf, Taher Mohamed Mostafa
There are several productive petroleum fields in the North Western Desert (WD) of Egypt, which received extensive investigations regarding their petroleum potential. However, a few …
Changes in total and per-capital ecosystem service value in response to land-use land-cover dynamics in north-central Ethiopia
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Emiru Birhane, Emnet Negash, Tesfaye Getachew
Abstract Ecosystems provide a wide range of services crucial for human well-being and decision-making processes at various levels. This study analyzed the major land cover …
An urgent call for using real human urine in decentralized sanitation research and advancing protocols for preparing synthetic urine
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Prithvi Simha, Caitlin Courtney, Dyllon Garth Randall
Recycling resources excreted in human urine can help achieve a sustainable future and circular economy in the sanitation space. However, many studies researching different technologies …
The epidemiological and economic burden of diabetes in Ghana: A scoping review to inform health technology assessment
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Joseph Kazibwe, Mohamed Gad, Emmanuella Abassah-Konadu
Diabetes remains one of the four major causes of morbidity and mortality globally among non-communicable diseases (NCDs. It is predicted to increase in sub-Saharan Africa …
Determinants of digital technology development in sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from panel data analysis
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Elfenesh Beyene, Amsalu Bedemo, Atnafu Gebremeskel
Abstract The primary objective of this research is to explore the elements that shape the progression of digital technology in Sub-Saharan African nations. The study …
The analysis of a novel COVID-19 model with the fractional-order incorporating the impact of the vaccination campaign in Nigeria via the Laplace-Adomian Decomposition Method
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Akeem Olarewaju Yunus, Morufu Oyedunsi Olayiwola
This study underscores the crucial role of COVID-19 vaccinations in managing the pandemic, with a specific focus on Nigeria. Employing a fractional-order mathematical modeling approach, …
Blockchain Use Cases in the Sports Industry: A Systematic Review
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Ahmed‐Sami Berkani, Hamouma Moumen, Saber Benharzallah
Abstract Since its inception, Blockchain Technology, the underlying technology of Bitcoin has gained a lot of popularity and interest in various industries, varying from the …
New coordinated drive mode switching strategy for distributed drive electric vehicles with energy storage system
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Adel Oubelaid, Khoudir Kakouche, Youcef Belkhier
High performance and comfort are key features recommended in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) design. In this paper, a new coordination strategy is proposed to solve …
Fabrication of carbon black nanoparticles from green algae and sugarcane bagasse
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Nehad A. Elmaghraby, Mohamed A. Hassaan, Mohamed A. Zien
Abstract There are several industrial uses for carbon black (CB), an extremely fine powdered form of elemental carbon that is made up of coalesced particle …
Assessment of prevalence and risk factors associated with Hepatitis B virus infection among blood donors in Mogadishu Somalia
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Abdirahman Khalif Mohamud, Pamornsri Inchon, Sirinan Suwannaporn
BACKGROUND: The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through contaminated blood or bodily fluids. Globally, over 81 million blood units are donated annually, a crucial …
The relationship between organizational dehumanization and work engagement: the mediating effect of nurses’ work stress
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Mennat Allah G. Abou Zeid, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Heba Nasser Rayan
BACKGROUND: Organizational dehumanization has detrimental consequences for nurses' wellbeing and leads to a stressful work environment. Moreover, it is very destructive to work engagement. AIM: …
Larvicidal activity of Acacia nilotica extracts against Culex pipiens and their suggested mode of action by molecular simulation docking
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Mohamed M. Baz, Nancy M. El-Shourbagy, Abeer Mousa Alkhaibari
Abstract Mosquitoes are one of the deadliest and most hazardous animals on Earth, where they transmit several diseases that kill millions of people annually. There …
Predictors of the unfavorable outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients treated with alteplase, a multi-center randomized trial
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Mohamed G. Zeinhom, Mohamed Fouad Elsayed Khalil, Islam Fathallah Mohamed Kamel
Worldwide, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in adults. Alteplase is the only approved treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and results in …
Current knowledge of human Mpox viral infection among healthcare workers in Cameroon calls for capacity-strengthening for pandemic preparedness
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Alex Durand Nka, Yagaï Bouba, Joseph Fokam
Introduction: An increased incidence of human Monkeypox (Mpox) cases was recently observed worldwide, including in Cameroon. To ensure efficient preparedness and interventions in the health …
Chitin-enriched insect frass fertilizer as a biorational alternative for root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) management
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James Kisaakye, Dennis Beesigamukama, Solveig Haukeland
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are serious pests of most food crops, causing up to 100% yield loss. Nevertheless, commercial nematicides are costly and harmful to …
Spatiotemporal analysis of drought severity using SPI and SPEI: case study of semi-arid Borana area, southern Ethiopia
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Mitiku Adisu Worku
Drought is a complex natural hazard that can cause damage to socio-economic and biophysical systems in any climatic region. The main objective of this paper …
Composition and antimicrobial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Artemisia monosperma L. leaf essential oils and methanolic extracts from plants grown in normal and saline habitats in Egypt
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Marwa Mohamed Soliman, Yasmin M. Elsaba, M. S. A. Soliman
Abstract The present work aimed to investigate the effect of salinity in natural habitats in Egypt on the main secondary metabolites of Rosmarinus officinalis L. …
Barriers to healthcare data quality and recommendations in public health facilities in Dire Dawa city administration, eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative study
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Abebe Tolera, Dawit Firdisa, Hirbo Shore Roba
Background Maintaining good quality of healthcare data at various levels is a critical challenge in developing countries. The barriers to healthcare data quality remain largely …