“May we not orchestrate our own misfortune”: a qualitative study on perception about causes and prevention of occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria
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Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo, Nisha Naicker, Funmilayo Juliana Afolabi
Background: Occupational injuries (OIs) remain a major public health concern in the construction industry, especially in developing countries where underreporting poses significant challenges. The belief …
Synthesis and characterization of kaolin glass cullet ceramics modified with transition metal oxides for enhanced mechanical and optical properties
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Reham M. Khattab, Maha A. Marzouk, H.E.H. Sadek
Abstract A range of ceramic materials was developed using Egyptian Kaolin combined with varying amounts of glass cullet waste (0–50 wt%) through uniaxial pressing and …
Parkinson's Disease Database in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia Countries
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Hanan W. Khalil, Mujahed Shraim, Bayan Jaradat
Objectives: This study aims to establish a multicenter database to evaluate Parkinson's disease in the MENASA region in the context of expert care. Methods: The …
Effect of eye care clinical guidelines training on nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice and eye complications among critically ill patients: pre and post-study design
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Amina Hemida Salem Ghattas
BACKGROUND: Eye care plays a vital role in delivering holistic nursing to patients in intensive care units (ICUs), particularly those with impaired ocular defense mechanisms …
Knowledge, confidence and social support: Kenyan women’s priority needs for contraceptive self-injection learning through a social cognitive theory lens
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Serah Gitome, Lauren Suchman, Sarah Okumu
BACKGROUND: Self-injectable contraceptives provide individuals the opportunity to prevent pregnancy with a self-controlled method that helps enhance self-care. Kenya is in the process of making …
Machine learning in big data: A performance benchmarking study of Flink-ML and Spark MLlib
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Messaoud Mezati, Ines Aouria
Machine learning (ML) in big data frameworks plays a critical role in real-time analytics, decision making, and predictive modeling. Among the most prominent ML libraries …
Modeling spatial and temporal groundwater recharge dynamics using the newly physically-based coupled model in Tana sub-basin, Ethiopia
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Kibru Gedam Berhanu, Samuel Dagalo Hatiye, Tarun Kumar Lohani
Abstract Spatiotemporal evaluation of groundwater recharge is indispensable for sustainable groundwater resource and socioeconomic development of a region. However, estimation of spatiotemporal groundwater recharge using …
Vaccine-induced responses to R21/Matrix-M – an analysis of samples from a phase 1b age de-escalation, dose-escalation trial
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Caroline K Bundi, Duncan G. Bellamy, Elizabeth Kibwana
Introduction The pre-erythrocytic malaria vaccine R21 vaccine adjuvanted with Matrix-M reported good efficacy (75%) in an ongoing phase 3 trial and was recommended World Health …
Antibacterial potency of acyclic diester, oleic acid, and β-amyrin tetradecanoate from Acacia lahai and Leucas calostachys against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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Nicholas K. Kimutai, Philip A. Ogutu, Rahab W. Kamau
Introduction The increase in antibiotic-resistant microorganisms has led to the search of new and effective antimicrobial agents. Natural products from plants may, therefore, serve as …
Evaluating gene expression and biomarkers for mastitis resistance in Barki sheep
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Ahmed El-Sayed, Gehad E. Elshopakey, Ahmed Ateya
The aim of this study was monitoring health status of mastitic Barki ewes using candidate gene approach, gene expression and serum profile of inflammatory and …
Investigation of Ar/CH₄ Mixtures in Dielectric Barrier Discharge: A Simulation Approach for Hydrogen Production
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Nedjar Yahia Mohamed Amine, Mohamed Mostefaoui, Benyoucef Djilali
This modeling study aimed to simulate hydrogen production through dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) in an argon-methane mixture at atmospheric pressure. Argon was selected as an …
Using quality improvement to close HIV prevention gaps and strengthen district health systems: Blantyre, Malawi's approach and early implementation
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Sara M. Allinder, Edward Moses, ME Enock
Application of quality improvement (QI) methodology to HIV prevention is relatively nascent but has the potential to transform national and local programs. In Blantyre, Malawi, …
Process and feasibility of implementing guideline recommendations for the care of osteoarthritis in West Africa
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Opeyemi Babatunde, Oladapo Adetunji, Ibidunni Alonge
OBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility of a guideline-informed model of care for osteoarthritis in primary healthcare and community pharmacy settings in the West African context. …
Sensory profiling of traditional Sorghum porridge (Aceda): advancing nutritious and culturally accepted biofortified products
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Manhal Gobara Hamid, Claudia Böhme, Khitma Abdalha Mustafa
Introduction Micronutrient deficiencies remain a significant public health concern in Sudan and are exacerbated by conflict and displacement. Methods This study assessed the sensory attributes …
Anemia, micronutrient deficiency, and elevated biomarkers of inflammation among women and children in two districts in the Northern Region of Ghana: A pilot study
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Seth Adu‐Afarwuah, Sika M Kumordzie, K. Ryan Wessells
INTRODUCTION: Previous data had shown a high prevalence of anemia and various micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) in the Tolon and Kumbungu districts. We aimed to reassess …
Characterization of mangrove mudflat sediment contamination by fecal bacteria and trace metals: A multivariate assessment in equatorial marine protected areas in Gabon, Western Central Africa
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Johann Ludovic Martial Happi, Aimé Roger Nzigou, Gauthier Schaal
Among the most productive ecosystems worldwide, mangroves contribute to global carbon sequestration and play a pivotal role for many species, including supporting the sustainable provision …
Synergistic Antifungal and Antiviral Activity of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Combined with N-Acetyl Cysteine Against Candida albicans, Adenovirus, and SARS-CoV-2”
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Selwan Hamed, Mohamed Emara
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most devastating health problems worldwide, many different approaches were tested to find the best alternative to …
Correlates of behavioral and emotional disorders among school-going adolescents in Uganda
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Max J. Bobholz, Julia Dickson‐Gómez, Catherine Abbo
BACKGROUND: Adolescence is a critical development transition period that increases vulnerability to poor mental health outcomes. Recent evidence suggests that adolescents in Uganda experience high …
Into Africa: The biogeography of the genus Python in Africa
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Krystal A. Tolley, Graham John Alexander
Most of the nine genera and 38 species in the family Pythonidae occur in south-east Asia and Australasia, but the genus Python is distinctive in …
Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Substandard Tension Lap Splices Using a Novel Pre-stressing Technique
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Roba Osman, Ahmed Fahmy Elkhouly, Boshra Eltaly
Abstract Sudden failure of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with substandard tension lap splices due to low resistance to flexure is a critical issue that needs …