A novel chaos-based approach for constructing lightweight S-Boxes
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Sohila H. Tolpa, Mohamed A. Abdelhamed, El-Sayed Soliman A. Said
Cryptography is the science of using specific secret writing techniques to convert an original message into a coded form for safe transmission over public networks. …
Molecular and histopathological characterization of Ascaridia galli and Eimeria tenella co-infection in Numida meleagris
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Marwa M. Attia, Mahmoud A. Mahmoud, Mohamed Abdelsalam
Introduction The helmeted guineafowl is a ground-dwelling bird native to Africa, easily recognized by its bald, bluish-gray head and the distinctive horn-like casque (helmet) on …
Determinants of sub-optimal complementary feeding practices among caregivers of children aged 6–23 months in low-and middle-income countries: scoping review
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Maishahataba Solomon Makwela, Reneilwe Given Mashaba
Background/Objectives: Low to middle income countries are burdened by undernutrition and malnutrition mostly affecting children aged < 2 years due to inappropriate feeding practices. Inappropriate …
Mothering away from home: experiences of Zimbabwean domestic workers in South Africa
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Londeka Zamankwali Shamase, Lusanda Sekaja
Many women leave their homes in Zimbabwe in the hopes of finding work in South Africa. In this study we investigated the experiences of Zimbabwean …
Species distribution modeling to predict tsetse fly (Glossina spp.) habitat suitability in Kenya
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Raphael Mongare, Stella Gachoki, Elhadi Adam
BACKGROUND: African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) and human African trypanosomosis (HAT) are transmitted and spread primarily by tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) in sub-Saharan Africa. The animal …
Influence of public agricultural extension services on sustainable land management practice adoption among smallholder farmers in Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality, South Africa
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Ephias Mugari, Norman Mathebula, Tlou Elizabeth Mogale
Introduction Sustainable land management practices (SLMPs) are critical to combating land degradation and food insecurity while improving local economies. However, the role of public agricultural …
Advancing the understanding of Indigenous and Local Knowledge practices in mangrove ecosystem sustainability in the Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve in West Africa (Benin Republic-Togo)
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Sènankpon Tcheton, Andrea Marais-Potgieter, Denis Worlanyo Aheto
Introduction The participation of Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) is essential for biodiversity conservation and natural resource management, as they have in-depth, alternative strategies …
Fintech and financial inclusion of Moroccan women working in the informal sector: An empirical analysis based on the Technology Acceptance Theory
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Amina Ait Hbibi, Samir Makhrout
Type of the article: Research Article AbstractThis paper examines the potential impact of financial technology (Fintech)on the financial inclusion of women working in the informal …
Assessment of glycemic control, health-related quality of life, and associated factors in type 2 diabetic patients attending a comprehensive specialized hospital in Northwest Ethiopia
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Assefa Belay Asrie, Tafere Mulaw Belete, Melshew Fenta Misker
BACKGROUND: Poor glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) leads to serious complications that negatively impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed …
From chaos to clarity: unraveling credit card fraud with BGVOA-LS
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Aya H. Salem, Safaa M. Azzam, O. E. Emam
Abstract Credit card fraud (CCF) continues to cause significant financial losses worldwide, costs institutions and consumers billions of dollars each year and erodes confidence in …
A multiscale computational investigation for protection of carbon steel surface by pyrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives
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Mohamed K. Awad, W.S. Abdel Halim, Faten M. Atlam
Abstract The potential corrosion inhibition properties of pyrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives with extended π system for carbon steel in acidic medium were investigated through a combined DFT, …
Predicting the invasion potential of two alien plant species (Parthenium hysterophorus L., Asteraceae and Salvia tiliifolia Vahl, Lamiaceae) under the current and future climate change scenarios in Ethiopia
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Daniel Melese, Zerihun Woldu, Zemede Asfaw
Abstract Background Invasive alien plants pose serious threats to native ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity. Parthenium hysterophorus and Salvia tiliifolia, both originating from the Americas, …
Innovative and sustainable solutions for reducing ‘zero-dose’ vaccination: How can the region respond?
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Zeina Abdel Majeed, Nada Ahmad, Osama Mere
Background: This roundtable focused on the challenge of reaching zero-dose children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) amid declining immunization rates and increasing health disparities. …
Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of Xanthan gum-grafted polyacrylamide hydrogel for the removal of acid red 8 dye from aqueous solutions
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Eman A. Fadl, Wagih Abdel Alim Sadik, Abdel Ghaffar M. El Demerdash
Abstract This study focuses on creating a sustainable, biodegradable, and affordable hydrogel from xanthan gum grafted polyacrylamide using a microwave-assisted synthesis method. The hydrogel is …
Optimal maximum power point tracking strategy based on greater cane rat algorithm for wind energy conversion system
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Kareem M. AboRas, Mohammed Hassan EL-Banna, A.I. Megahed
With the rapidly increasing usage of renewable sources, especially wind power, maximizing the power produced from wind energy conversion system (WECS) has become a major …
Determinants of entrepreneurial intentions among postgraduate students: evidence from a University in the Eastern Cape
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Ntomboxolo Girlie Chagi, Thobeka Ncanywa, Abiola John Asaleye
Introduction Entrepreneurship plays an important role in driving innovation, job creation, and economic sustainability, particularly in an under-resourced environment such as South Africa’s Eastern Cape. …
Spatial disparities in zero-dose vaccination coverage for children aged 12–23 months in Ethiopia: A geographically weighted regression analysis
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Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu, Kassahun Alemu, Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste
BACKGROUND: Though Ethiopia has made significant progress in childhood vaccination, many children remain unvaccinated, making it the third largest contributor to the global burden of …
Cumulative adverse childhood experiences and their association with depression and anxiety: a cross-sectional study of youth living in informal urban settings in Kenya
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William Byansi, Catherine Mawia Musyoka, Christopher E. Baidoo
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, are linked to adverse mental health outcomes, particularly among adolescents and young adults living …
Two step approach for detecting and segmenting the second mesiobuccal canal of maxillary first molars on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images via artificial intelligence
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Sally Mansour, Enas Anter, Ali Khater Mohamed
AIM: The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of a customized deep learning model based on CNN and U-Net for detecting and …
Prevalence and predictors of viral load non-suppression among adolescents on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy: A cross-sectional study from three urban clinics, Soroti City
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Connie Nait, Simple Ouma, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo
BACKGROUND: Despite advances in HIV care, viral load suppression (VLS) among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Uganda continue to lag behind that of adults, …