Direct-acting antiviral treatment significantly shaped the gut microbiota in chronic hepatitis C patients: a pilot study
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Nahla M. Elsherbiny, Omnia M. Kamal El-Din, Elham Ahmed Hassan
Background Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) can be effectively cured with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), yet the impact of CHC on the gut microbiota remains controversial, with …
Impacts of fertilizers coupled with improved seeds on rice profitability in Tanzania: evidence from the national sample census of agriculture 2019/20
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Ibrahim Lwaho Kadigi, Stefan Sieber
Introduction Climate change poses a growing threat to food security in Tanzania, particularly among smallholder rice farmers who rely on rain-fed agriculture and have limited …
Integrating Ubuntu: embedding African philosophy into disaster risk reduction and management
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Wilfred Lunga, Mkhokheli Sithole, Charles Musarurwa
Disasters, whether natural, socio-natural, or anthropogenic, are not merely technical challenges but deeply political and cultural phenomena shaped by historical and ideological contexts. In Southern …
Evening smartphone exposure impairs sleep quality and next-day performance in elite soccer players: a randomized controlled trial
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Nadia Dridi, Mohamed Abdelkader Souissi, Rim Dridi
This study aimed to examine the effects of pre-bedtime smartphone use on sleep quality and athletic performance in soccer players while also investigating potential time-of-day …
Optimization of protease production by newly isolated Bacillus sp. from the Red Sea using defatted soybean cake
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Olfat E. Amin, Ahmed M. Aboul‐Enein, I. S. Abd-Elsalam
In this study, three strains of alkaline protease-producing bacteria were isolated from marine seawater collected at a depth of 15 meters off the coast of …
Local drivers of Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Mauritania: A one health approach combining ecological, vector, host and livestock movement data
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Yahya Barry, Markus Metz, Lina Krisztian
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease with recurrent epidemic and epizootic outbreaks in Mauritania caused by the RVF virus (RVFV). In recent …
Potential health benefits of insect bioactive metabolites and consumer attitudes towards edible insects
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Jackson Ishara, Idaresit Ekaette, Rehema Esther Matendo
Particular attention has been paid to the nutritional potential of edible insects as well as the health benefits associated with their bioactive compounds. This paper …
Cost-effective laser metal deposition of 304L stainless steel for repairing and enhancing 316L and mild steel engineering components
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Haytham Elgazzar, Hassan Abdel-Sabour, Khalid Abdel-Ghany
This study presents a cost-effective additive manufacturing (AM) approach using Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) to enhance the durability and repair of 316L stainless steel and …
Determinants of Adolescent Sexual Behavior in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review of In-School and Out-of-School Adolescents
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Ruth‐Janet Koumba Maguena, Sara Alves Jorge, Edgard Brice Ngoungou
Objectives: This review aims to identify the main determinants of various sexual behaviors among in-school and out-of-school adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, using Bronfenbrenner's ecological system …
Burden of hemoglobinopathies and hemolytic anemias in the World Health Organization African region, 2000–2021: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study
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GBD 2021 Hemoglobinopathies and Hemolytic Anemias Collaborators, Temitope Tabitha Ojo, Prince M. Amegbor
Hemoglobinopathies and hemolytic anemias (HHA) are genetic blood disorders associated with diverse clinical complications, affecting an estimated 2.1 billion people worldwide. The World Health Organization …
Antibacterial, antibiofilm and cytotoxic activity of synthesized metal-incorporated mesoporous silica nanoparticles
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Suzan Shehata, Yomna N. Elkholy, Mai S. A. Hussien
Abstract Antibiotic misuse has triggered a global health crisis due to the rise of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms. Recent studies suggest that nanoparticles (NPs), particularly silver nanoparticles, …
Beta frequency binaural beats combined with preferred music enhance combat performance and recovery responses in amateur kickboxers: a randomized crossover trial
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Nidhal Jebabli, Manar Boujabli, Mariem Khlifi
Background While binaural beats and preferred music demonstrate established ergogenic effects independently, their synergistic potential during combat sports recovery remains unexplored. This study aimed to …
Network meta-analysis of episiotomy approaches: comparing routine, restrictive, and non-episiotomy strategies and their effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes in primiparous patients
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Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil, Basma Ehab Amer, El-Sayed El-Desouky
BACKGROUND: Episiotomy, although occasionally required during labor, can result in postpartum discomfort, perineal trauma, and delayed healing. This study offers a comprehensive comparison of the …
Analytical wave solutions in thermoelastic media with temperature-dependent properties via IMETF method
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Mohamed F. Ismail, Hamdy M. Ahmed, Soha Safwat
This study delivers an in-depth analytical investigation of exact wave solutions derived within the context of the Three-Phase-Lag (3PHL) generalized thermoelasticity model, explicitly incorporating the …
A deep learning forecasting of downside risk: application of a combined ESRNN-VAE
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Caston Sigauke, Ntebogang Dinah Moroke, Katleho Daniel Makatjane
Introduction Traditional time-series models such as the ARIMA and the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity depend nonlinear dynamics and stationarity, limiting their ability to model nonlinear …
Sustainable supply chain practices of local versus international hotels: multiple case studies in Egypt
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Mahmoud Ahmed Abdo Hamza, Nazaré Rego
This study examines the adoption of sustainable supply chain practices (SSCPs) among three hotel categories: international chain hotels, 5-star local chains, and 4-star local chains …
NPK nano-fertilizers enhance growth, oil quality, and yield regularity in Picual olive trees
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Ibrahim Hmmam, Hassan Mahmoud Korkar, Islam Ahmed
Abstract This study aimed to assess the impact of green-synthesized NPK nano-fertilizers (NPKNF) on the growth, productivity, and quality of the ‘Picual’ olive cultivar under …
Impact of climate vulnerability and climate readiness on income inequality: Evidence from developing countries
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Olfa Chaouech
Type of the article: Research Article AbstractRecognizing the link between climate vulnerability, climate readiness, and income inequality is crucial, as economic disparities can exacerbate climate …
Barriers to uptake and implementation of malaria chemoprevention in school-aged children: a stakeholder engagement meeting report
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Colette Morlino, Isabel Byrne, Jane Achan
Malaria is a leading cause of death in school-aged children in sub-Saharan Africa, and non-fatal chronic malaria infections are associated with anaemia, school absence and …
Enhanced deep Convolutional Neural Network for SARS-CoV-2 variants classification
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Olaitan Igbagbo Awe, Hesborn Omwandho Obura, Ssemuyiga Charles
Introduction: Rapid and scalable classification of SARS-CoV-2 genomes from spike-gene sequences can support real-time genomic surveillance in contexts where whole-genome data or high-end computing resources …