Impact of capacity building through learning, training, and coaching on agricultural innovation
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Learnmore Mwadzingeni, Martin Dandira, Dumisani Kutywayo
Successful innovation requires employees to have intellectual and technical capacity. This study explored the effects of capacity building through educational learning, organizational training, and coaching …
Uncontrolled urban vegetable farming poses public health risks in Ethiopia
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Taffere Addis, Sisay Ketema, Abayneh Melaku
Urban agriculture is increasingly recognized as a vital part of food security initiatives in cities worldwide, including Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We studied trace metal levels …
Semi-field experiments reveal contrasted predation and movement patterns of aquatic macroinvertebrate predators of Anopheles gambiae larvae
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Hudson Onen, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Joel D. Nkya
BACKGROUND: Members of the Anopheles gambiae complex are major malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. Their larval stages inhabit a variety of aquatic habitats in which, …
Optimizing vaccine uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a collaborative COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Madagascar using an adaptive approach
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Viola Pavoncello, Irina Kislaya, Diavolana Koecher Andrianarimanana
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more effective immunization programs, including in limited resource settings. This paper presents outcomes and lessons learnt …
A novel optimal design approach for bladeless wind turbines considering mechanical properties of composite materials used
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Z M Salem Mohamed, Moataz Soliman, M. Y. Feteha
Bladeless wind turbines face operational limitations due to the lock-in phenomenon. This study introduces two novel mechanisms for designing bladeless wind turbines to address this …
Mobile clinics routing and scheduling in the Witzenberg region of South Africa
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Hannah J. Callaghan, Linke Potgieter, Nadia Le Roux
Despite much literature on operations research applied to various healthcare problems, impactful implementation in public healthcare is limited, which often results in allocative inefficiency. This …
Toward sustainable industrialization in Africa: the potential of additive manufacturing – an overview
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Desmond Edem Primus Klenam, Tabiri Kwayie Asumadu, Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin
The integration of sustainable additive manufacturing (AM) within the framework of African industrialization presents a promising avenue for economic advancement while addressing environmental concerns. This …
Decreased frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages intake among young children following the implementation of the health promotion levy in South Africa
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Herculina S. Kruger, Tertia van Zyl, Makama Andries Monyeki
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the association between baseline sociodemographic variables, body composition and 4-year changes in the intake of food groups, including sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) …
Pain management practice and associated factors among nurses working in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Melesse Abiye Munie, Amsalu Baylie Taye, Befkad Derese Tilahun
BACKGROUND: Pain management is a crucial component of patient care that promotes relaxation, lowers complications, improves quality of life, and shortens hospital stays. Several studies …
Bacteriological quality of drinking water and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Chala Daba, Leykun Berhanu, Belay Desye
INTRODUCTION: Drinking contaminated water is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to safe drinking water is limited. Although numerous …
Cobalt-induced oxidative stress and defense responses of Adhatoda vasica proliferated shoots
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Abeer A. Radi, Fatma A. Farghaly, Fatma A. Al‐Kahtany
BACKGROUND: Levels of heavy metal pollution are increasing due to industrial activities and urban expansion. While cobalt (Co) can be toxic to plants at high …
Characterization and classification of soils in the irrigable land of Achewa small-scale irrigation area, Itang special district, southwest Gambella, Ethiopia
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Wasihun Mengiste, Dereje Tsegaye, Samuel Dagalo
The characterization and classification of soils in irrigable areas are crucial for understanding soil types and nutrient status, which in turn help to optimize crop …
Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles induce cell death, genomic instability, oxidative stress and apoptotic gene dysregulation on human HepG2 cells
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Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Esraa Ibrahim, Shahd E. E. Shaheen
Abstract Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles (Ca(OH)2NPs) possess potent antimicrobial activities and unique physical and chemical properties, making them valuable across various fields. However, limited information exists …
Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies
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Ebrahim Msaye Assefa, Seid Mohammed Abdu
Introduction: Male infertility, often attributed to insufficient production of healthy and active sperm, can be exacerbated by electromagnetic radiation emitted from mobile phones, which disrupts …
Integrating univariate and multivariate stability indices for breeding clime-resilient barley cultivars
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Ammar Elakhdar, Ahmed A. El‐Naggar, Sally El-Wakeell
Abstract Studying genetic variability through the phenotypic performance of genotypes is crucial in the breeding program. Therefore, evaluating both yield performance and stability across diverse …
Effects of tongue tamers and customized bonded spurs as an early treatment of anterior open bite: a randomized clinical study
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Safa B. Alawy, Shaimaa S. El-Desouky, Ibrahim Kabbash
BACKGROUND: Anterior open bite is a challenging condition for pediatric dentists and orthodontists as it causes aesthetic, speech, feeding, and psychological problems; this emphasizes the …
Situational analysis of malaria in Cabo Verde: From endemic control to elimination, history, cases data and challenges ahead
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Adilson José DePina, Jonas António Lopes Gomes, António Lima Moreira
On 12 January 2024, Cabo Verde was officially certified by the WHO as a malaria-free country after six consecutive years without local transmission. This study …
Preferences for and acceptability of long-acting HIV prevention products among pregnant and lactating women accessing health services in Kenya: a mixed method cross-sectional analysis
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Vallery Ogello, Paul Mwangi, Zachary Kwena
BACKGROUND: Increased risk of HIV acquisition during pregnancy and lactation among women is evident, necessitating their inclusion in the evaluation of new HIV prevention interventions. …
Discovery of potent anti-toxoplasmosis drugs from secondary metabolites in Citrus limon (lemon) leaves, supported in-silico study
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Magdy M. D. Mohammed, Hala Sh. Mohammed, Salwa A. Abu El Wafa
Toxoplasmosis induced by Toxoplasma gondii is a well-known health threat, that prompts fatal encephalitis increased with immunocompromised patients, in addition, it can cause chorioretinitis, microcephaly, …
Flavonoids and anthocyanins in seagrasses: implications for climate change adaptation and resilience
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Jana Botes, Xiao Ma, Jiyang Chang
Seagrasses are a paraphyletic group of marine angiosperms and retain certain adaptations from the ancestors of all embryophytes in the transition to terrestrial environments. Among …