Assessment of peste des petits ruminant’s vaccine wastage along the vaccine supply chain in Mali
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Guy Sidwatta Ilboudo, Ahmadou Sow, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé
This study was carried out in six regions of Mali to assess peste des petits ruminants (PPR) vaccine wastage along the vaccine supply chain during …
Design a model to predict incomplete immunization among Ethiopian children using ensemble machine learning algorithms
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Birku Getie Mihret, Betelhem Nega Belay, Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay
Immunization is a cost-effective public health intervention globally, including in Ethiopia. However, the study focused on children aged 0-59 months and analyzed factors influencing incomplete …
Synthesis and antidiabetic evaluation of novel Tetrahydroacridine derivatives with computational insights
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Asmaa M. Kadry, Wafaa A Abdellah, Mounir A. A. Mohamed
Abstract A new series of thirty-two tetrahydroacridine (THA) derivatives were rationally designed and synthesized via efficient multistep reactions involving nucleophilic aromatic substitution and Mannich condensation. …
Protective effects of mango peel extract on carboplatin/5-fluorouracil-induced parotid gland injury and hematopoietic toxicity in male Wistar albino rats: a preclinical study
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Raneem Obeid, Yara Y. Mouselhy, Sally Adel Abdel-Halim
Chemotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of head and neck cancers can induce adverse effects on healthy tissues, including hematopoietic cells. Saliva and salivary glands …
Identifying gaps in the care and management of NTD morbidity, disability and disfigurement in Africa
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Lorraine Tsitsi Pfavayi, Derick Nii Mensah Osakunor, Crecencia Edward Chiombola
BACKGROUND: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect about 1.7 billion people worldwide, with the highest burden in sub-Saharan Africa. While global initiatives have reduced infection prevalence, …
Efficacy of rocket and mustard oils and their nano-emulsions as alternatives to chemical herbicides for controlling weeds associated faba bean
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Mona Adel El–Wakeel, Faten S. A. Zaki
Weeds are one of the most well-known biotic environmental stresses in crop ecosystems. They negatively affect plant growth by competing for essential natural resources, leading …
Burnout, depression, and medication errors among family physicians
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Dina Fawzy Abd Elsadek, Amira B. Kassem, Fayek Elkhwsky
Physician burnout has been recognized as a global healthcare threat. Burnout adversely affects doctors' well-being, patient care costs, and quality. The impact of burnout on …
Integrating geospatial analysis and the suitability-resources quality index to optimize crop suitability for sustainable agriculture
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Shimaa K. Ganzour, Tharwat K. Ghabour, Abdelrazek Elnashar
This study develops a framework for sustainable agriculture in an arid Egyptian region, enhancing food security through advanced assessments of crop suitability. By integrating freely …
Rhizosphere-derived Stutzerimonas stutzeri AUMC B-503: a promising biocontrol and plant growth-promoting strain for managing brown spot disease in rice (Oryza sativa)
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Sally M. Metwally, Shimaa El-Sapagh, Sameh S. Ali
Brown spot disease caused by the fungus Bipolaris oryzae severely limits rice production and quality worldwide. The excessive use of chemical fungicides underscores the need …
Post-traumatic stress disorder and body satisfaction among patients at Ruhigita clinic, Bukavu (DRC): an observational study
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Justin Cikuru, Philippe Kaganda, Adélaïde Blavier
Background: Over the past two decades, armed conflicts have intensified globally, with Africa disproportionately affected. Since January 2025, renewed violence by the March 23 Movement …
Prevalence and determinants of precancerous cervical lesions among women screened for cervical cancer in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Getie Mihret Aragaw, Tazeb Alemu Anteneh
BACKGROUND: Precancerous cervical lesions, or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), represent a significant precursor to cervical cancer, posing a considerable threat to women's health globally, particularly …
Continuing professional development on planetary health for African family physicians: a descriptive survey
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Robert Mash, Christian L. Lokotola
BACKGROUND: The global ecological crisis is impacting vulnerable African communities and their primary care services. Family physicians and primary care providers need to be better …
Pahon Cave, Gabon: New insights into the Later Stone Age in the African rainforest
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Marie-Josée Angue Zogo, Isis Mesfin, Geoffroy de Saulieu
Although the Later Stone Age as a distinctive techno-cultural phase has disappeared, forager groups in the African rainforest persist today. However, their origins remain poorly …
Exploring market-approved azoles as potential breast cancer therapeutics targeting the VEGFR-2 biotarget
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Asmaa M. Atta, Mohamed S. Nafie, Hashim A. Ali
Cancer is a complicated, deadly disease, ranking as the second leading cause of death globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported nearly 20 million new …
Enhancing facility maintenance using knowledge-based BIM systems
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Ahmed Ehab, Mazkour A. Mahdi, Arafa El-Helloty
The operation phase of a building's lifecycle refers to the period during which the building is in active use. So, to keep all these facilities …
Novel eco-friendly polyaspartic acid derivative for the control of CaCO3 and CaSO4 scales in reverse osmosis desalination
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Mohamed Sobhi, Belal Nodhy Mahran, Saad S. M. Hassan
Abstract Eco-friendly antiscalants have recently attracted considerable interest, particularly focusing on the progression of their structures and assessing their effectiveness. Polyaspartic acid (PASP) and a …
I feel like an outcast!: qualitative exploration on barriers to seek care among women with obstetric fistula in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
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Liya Mamo Weldu, Haben Haileselasie, Znabu Hadush Kahsay
BACKGROUND: Obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a woman's genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. It's caused by prolonged, obstructed labor without access …
Comparison of precipitation parameterizations in Regional Climate Model (RegCM5): a case study of the Upper Blue Nile Basin (UBNB)
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Eatemad Keshta, Doaa Amin, Ashraf Mohamed Elmoustafa
Accurate simulation of precipitation over complex terrains such as the Upper Blue Nile Basin (UBNB) is essential for water resource management and climate impact assessments. …
Toward a New Hybrid System for the Prediction of Student Academic Performance
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Younes Zidani, Younes Zahrou, Salah Nissabouri
Accurately predicting Student Academic Performance (SAP) is a complex task due to the interplay of cognitive, behavioral, and institutional factors. This paper presents a method …
Stratigraphic Setting, Facies Types, and Mineral Paragenesis of the Carbonate-Bearing Tertiary Sedimentary Succession of Usfan Area, West-Central Saudi Arabia
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Ali A. Mesaed, Mohamed Gameil, Rayan F. Thiga
The present study provides insights into the stratigraphy, facies, and mineral paragenesis of the sedimentary succession of the Usfan area, based on detailed stratigraphic measurements …