Automated detection of pinworm parasite eggs using YOLO convolutional block attention module for enhanced microscopic image analysis
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Esraa Hassan, Felwah Alqahtani, Samar Elbedwehy
Introduction: Parasitic infections remain a major public health concern, particularly in healthcare and community settings where rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment …
A hybrid deep learning and rule-based model for smart weather forecasting and crop recommendation using satellite imagery
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salma anwer mohamed, Olfat O. Abdel Maksoud, Abdelrahman Fathy
The effective management of meteorological forecasting data is crucial for enhancing agricultural sustainability and precision, especially considering climate change. This study presents an innovative framework …
Barriers, facilitators, and opportunities for hospital antimicrobial stewardship in low and lower middle - income countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region: results from a mixed methods study
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Nour Shamas, Elizabeth Tayler, Miriam Holm
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASP) are crucial for mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing threat in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) where conflict, instability, and …
Leprosy stigma in the healthcare setting: Lived experiences of persons affected by leprosy in Niger
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Amina P. Alio, Ibrahim Malam Mamane Sani, Yohanna Abdou
Leprosy-related stigma is deeply rooted in history and permeates every aspect of society, and stigmatization by healthcare professionals is no exception. This paper explores the …
Sensitive near point-of-care detection of asymptomatic and submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum infections in African endemic countries
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Dimbintsoa Rakotomalala Robinson, Ivana Pennisi, Matthew L. Cavuto
Limited diagnostic capacity for detecting asymptomatic malaria infections with low parasite densities hinders elimination efforts in Africa. Here, we adapt a near point-of-care, LAMP-based diagnostic …
Public attitudes, perceptions, and suggested strategies for managing free-roaming dogs in selected urban and rural settings in Uganda
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Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Colin Ssekandi, Sylvia Nalubwama
Introduction Uganda ranks among the top ten countries globally for reported dog bites, with an average of 14,865 cases annually, and records an estimated 486 …
First report of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions compromising HRP2-based malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Malawi
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Johnsy Mary Louis, Ernest Mazigo, Hojong Jun
BACKGROUND: Histidine Rich Protein 2-based rapid diagnostic tests (HRP2-based RDTs) are widely used for malaria diagnosis in Malawi, but their accuracy may be compromised by …
Genetics and environmental determinants of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in older Africans: a narrative review
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Tobi Nifemi Olajide, Oluwatimilehin Oladapo, Chukwuebuka Stanley Asogwa
The burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) is rising in Africa, yet research remains limited compared to high-income regions. This narrative review investigated …
Evaluating individual and mixed arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for controlling Rhizoctonia root rot in lupine
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Marwa Abdalla Atwa, Sozan Eid El-Abeid, Salama A. S. El-Blasy
Lupin is an economically and ecologically important legume crop. However, it is susceptible to infection with Rhizoctonia solani, which causes damping off and root rot …
A strategic framework for enhancing university rankings based on webometrics criteria: a descriptive-analytical approach
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Khalid Gasmalla, Omar Almamoun, Jihad Elsiddig
Abstract Global academic rankings, such as Webometrics, are essential tools for evaluating higher education institutions and guiding efforts to improve their academic and research performance …
Evaluation of the antidiarrheal activity of dichloromethane-methanol crude extract of the aerial parts of Croton kinondoensis (Euphorbiaceae) in Mice
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Abdullahi Ibrahim Osman Noor, Ermias Mergia Terefe
BACKGROUND: Diarrhea remains a major global health concern, particularly in developing countries. Resistance to conventional antibiotics underscores the need for effective, plant-based alternatives. Croton kinondoensis, …
Efficacy and safety of edaravone dexborneol in acute ischemic stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis
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Khaled Moghib, Mahmoud Tarek Hefnawy, Shehab M. Moawad
Background Edaravone dexborneol represents a novel neuroprotective agent utilized in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Preliminary studies indicate that this combination exhibits enhanced …
Effect of heat stress on some serum and reproductive parameters of Holstein dairy cows in Egypt: potential biomarkers
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Yasmeen Hamed Altyeb, Gamal Absy, Mohamed Elshabrawy Ghanem
BACKGROUND: Heat stress (HS) is one of the major factors that can negatively affect both reproduction and milk production of dairy cows. Thus, the HS …
Functional and genomic evaluation of novel exopolysaccharide produced by marine Pediococcus pentosaceus E3 with antidiabetic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory potentials
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Nancy M. El Halfawy, Eman H. Zaghloul
Abstract Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) exopolysaccharides (EPS) are highly valuable due to their unique structure and functional properties. Pediococcus pentosaceus E3 is a promising marine …
Medication adherence and illness perception among diabetic patients in Upper Egypt
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Zeinab G. Abdelhamid, Doaa Mazen Abdel-Salam, Ghada Abdelrahman Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Effective diabetes management depends on medication adherence and the illness perception of patients. The primary aim of this study is to investigate medication adherence …
Effect of different glazing methods on the surface roughness and hardness of zirconia ceramics: an in vitro study
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M. Ezzat, Cherif Mohsen, Rasha Sayed Asaad
BACKGROUND: Glazing enhances both the aesthetics and functionality of zirconia restorations by creating a smooth, glassy surface. The traditional glazing method involves powder and liquid, …
Avocado (Persea americana) peel: a promising source of bioactive compounds
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Oke Morenikeji Abel, E. A. Adebayo, Nathaniel Aanuoluwa Ajisope
(PA) fruits has swiftly increased its production globally. This has resulted in the excessive presence of avocado peel (AVDP) waste as an environmental pollutant since …
Ferulic acid mitigates 3-Nitropropionic acid-induced Huntington’s disease via modulation of Nrf2/HO-1, TLR4/NF-κB, and SIRT1/p53 signaling pathways
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Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Abdallah M. Gendy, Sameh S. Zaghlool
Background: Ferulic acid (FA) is a natural phenolic compound that has demonstrated effectiveness against Huntington's disease (HD). However, its exact mechanism remains unclear. Therefore, the …
Mutation breeding: an underutilized strategy for improving finger millet productivity and nutritional quality
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Maltase Mutanda, Sandiswa Figlan, Nemera Shargie
Finger millet is a climate-resilient cereal notable for its exceptional nutritional properties, yet it remains underutilized mainly because of its narrow genetic diversity and slow …
The Use of ChatGPT in Higher Education: The Advantages and Disadvantages
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Joshua Ebere Chukwuere
Higher education scholars are fascinated by an artificial intelligence (AI) technology, ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI. Debate exists among the experts on whether or not ChatGPT …