Stepping up: impact of health education on diabetic foot Self-Care in a Resource-Limited tertiary care setting
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Aya Mohamed Mehana, Amal Selim, Shimaa M. Saied
Up to 15% of patients with diabetes worldwide experience foot problems, which are the most frequent cause of their hospitalization. Proper foot care is essential …
Future habitat dynamics of critically endangered endemic plants in the St. Catherine protected area, South Sinai, Egypt: climate change perspectives on mountain ecosystems
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K Omar, Azlan Mohamed, Mosalam Shaltout
BACKGROUND: Mountain ecosystems provide crucial insights into species distribution, yet their fragility, especially in the warming Mediterranean, puts many species at high extinction risk. This …
Adaptive infant cry classification using multi-armed bandit modality selection in an attentive convolutional recurrent neural network model
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Geofrey Owino, Timothy Kamanu, John Ndiritu
Abstract Accurate and timely detection of infant needs through their suggestive cries is crucial for effective intervention and improved well-being. However, existing infant cry classification …
Investigating the potential antibacterial, anti-biofilm, wound healing and anti-inflammatory activity of the extract of Aspergillus niger endophyte isolated from cucumber leaves: in vitro and in vivo study
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Maisra Mohammed El-Bouseary, Duaa Eliwa, Mahmoud H. Farghali
BACKGROUND: Endophytic fungi are a vast inventory of bioactive compounds, offering potent, cost-effective, renewable, and low-toxicity alternatives for therapeutic applications. The current investigation focused on …
Fabrication of magnetic manganese ferrite-loaded sugar cane bagasse/peanut peel biochar adsorbents for the adsorptive removal of phosphorus from aqueous solution
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Alyaa I. Salim, Nada A Abdelgawad, Ehab Helmy Rozaik
Abstract Adsorption has the potential to be a highly effective and selective method for recovering and adsorbing phosphate from wastewater and water, which can serve …
Convenient synthesis of metal organic framework nanocomposites MOF:Fe(II)-CMC for effective adsorption to treat water samples from cationic pollutants dyes
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Heba E. Saad, Yusif S. El‐Sayed, Mohamed A. Hashem
Abstract The simple synthesis of an iron-based metal–organic framework nanocomposites (MOF:Fe(II)-CMC) has been successfully performed. The distinctive characteristics of the MOF nanocomposites were analyzed using …
Tamarix honey phenolics attenuate cisplatin-induced kidney toxicity by inhibition of inflammation mediated IL-6/STAT3/TNF-α and oxidative stress-dependent Nrf2/caspase-3 apoptotic signaling pathways
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Hanan Y. Aati, Sultan Y. Aati, Hebatallah S. Bahr
Introduction: Cisplatin (CIS) is a productive chemotherapeutic agent that is effective against a variety of cancer types. Its utilization is linked to acute kidney injury …
Workaholism and work-family conflict among critical care nurses: a cross-sectional study
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Azza Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Lamiaa Zakria Taha Ramadan, Amal Diab Ghanem Atalla
BACKGROUND: Critical care nurses' boundaries between personal and professional life are sometimes blurred by the high demands placed on nurses. The rise in workaholism in …
A recycling route for e-waste and aluminium scrap to produce A2xxx and A3xx Al alloys
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Iman El-Mahallawi, Shaza Raji, Mayar M. Ali
Abstract Electronic waste (e-waste) generation is significantly escalating, while traditional recycling methods, failing to meet sustainability criteria, are still used. The implementation of sustainability requirements …
Hesperidin alleviates hypothyroidism-related cardiac dysfunction by targeting cardiac miRNAs, Nrf2/NF-κB signaling, oxidative stress and inflammation
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Asmaa M. Gaber, Adel Abdel‐Moneim, Eman S. Abdel-Reheim
Background: Hypothyroidism is a frequent endocrine health issue that is linked to adverse cardiovascular events. Accumulating evidence suggests that thyroid hormone replacement does not fully …
Herbal formulations, Product Nkabinde and Gnidia sericocephala, exhibit potent in vitro activity against HIV-1 infection
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Khanyisile Mngomezulu, Paradise Madlala, Siphathimandla Authority Nkabinde
Background While antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed HIV-1 into a manageable chronic illness, its long-term affordability and accessibility remain major challenges in resource-limited settings. Additionally, …
Environmental impact assessment of leachate from mining tailings using electrical resistivity imaging
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Mosaad Ali Hussein Ali, Wei Qian, Ragab ElSayed Rabeiy
The environmental difficulties from mining tailings arise mainly from legacy dump sites because these residues spread pollution through surrounding areas. Effective environmental management requires a …
Policy implementation and recommendations to address the double burden of malnutrition in South Africa: expert assessment using the expanded Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI)
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Nicole M. Holliday, Peter Delobelle, Carmen Klinger
BACKGROUND: South Africa faces a double burden of malnutrition (DBM), the coexistence and interaction of multiple forms of malnutrition (undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight/obesity) within …
mTOR pathway targeted inhibition via Rapamycin-loaded PLGA nanoparticles for enhanced bladder cancer therapy
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Nour-Elhoda El-Hefnawy, Magdy M. Youssef, Hassan Abol‐Enein
Bladder cancer remains a major clinical challenge due to high recurrence rates, metastatic potential, and the development of drug resistance driven by complex gene regulation. …
Effective deep learning aided vehicle classification approach using Seismic Data
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Sherief Hashima, Mohamed H. Saad, Ahmad B. Ahmad
Intelligent transportation systems (ITSs) significantly enhance traffic safety and management globally. A critical component of these systems is vehicle classification (VC), which supports vital applications …
Enhanced energy harvesting from NF-PVDF piezoelectric material for wearable electronics: I– V characterization and charge-discharge performance
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Ahmed Ibrahim Emara, Afaf Farag Shahba, G. N. Ali
Abstract This study explores the utilization of fabricated piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride nanofiber (NF-PVDF) materials in wearable electronic sensing applications by investigating their current-voltage ( $$\:I-V$$ …
Implementation gaps in food safety interventions: evidence from a multi-vocal review focusing on animal-source foods in Ethiopia
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Meseret Bekele, Delia Grace, Théodore Knight-Jones
Background Food safety in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, is shifting from identifying risks to implementing solutions, especially in the production, handling, and processing of animal-source …
A scoping review of school-based oral health interventions among adolescents in Nigeria
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Chukwuemeka Abel, Richard Oveh, Anita Dabar
Background: This scoping review aimed to map school-based oral health interventions for adolescents in Nigeria and to identify gaps that can be addressed to promote …
Classification of musculoskeletal pain using machine learning
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Dalia Mohamed Fouad, Marwa Mahmoud Mahfouz, Muhammad Syafiq Syed Mohamed
Musculoskeletal pain is a significant health concern affecting individuals across various demographics and professions, often leading to reduced productivity and impaired quality of life. This …
Evaluating predictive performance, validity, and applicability of machine learning models for predicting HIV treatment interruption: a systematic review
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Williams Kwarah, Frances Baaba da-Costa Vroom, Duah Dwomoh
BACKGROUND: HIV treatment interruption remains a significant barrier to achieving global HIV/AIDS control goals. Machine learning (ML) models offer potential for predicting treatment interruption by …