Racial microaggressions as perceived chronic stressors: self-reported physiological symptoms, mental health outcomes, and occupational wellbeing in Malawian workplaces
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Alfred shumba Hara
Background Racial microaggressions subtle, often unintentional acts of discrimination are linked to mental health challenges, yet their perceived physiological effects in African workplace contexts remain …
Rheum officinale Baill.: chemical characterization and in-vitro biological activities
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Fatima Kerroum, Aicha Atoui, Latifa Khattabi
Medicinal plants constitute a valuable natural resource of bioactive phytochemicals, which are increasingly studied for their therapeutic potential and broad applications in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, …
Effect of different transverse reinforcement confinements on circular columns cast with recycled concrete aggregates and treated wastewater
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Abdallah M. Elmasry, Mohamed K. Ismail, Ahmed Farahat
The use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and treated wastewater (TWW) in the concrete industry promotes sustainability, conserves potable water, reduces environmental impact, and minimizes …
Barriers and facilitators experienced by wheelchair users when using minibus taxis in Africa: A scoping review
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Jerome Peter Fredericks, Surona Visagie, Lana van Niekerk
Background: Accessible transport is essential for achieving the sustainable development goals. Persons with disabilities often struggle to access public transport with different impairments leading to …
Stakeholder communication and client understanding of viral load suppression in Blantyre, Malawi—What role did U = U play before the flip the script campaign?
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Astrid Berner-Rodoreda, Boniface Chione, Esther Ngwira
BACKGROUND: Various studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of viral load suppression (VLS) in preventing sexual transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), leading to the …
Co-infections of Schistosoma mansoni and Helicobacter pylori in school-aged populations and implication for management and control practices in Niger State, Nigeria
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Muinah Fowora, Babatunde Adewale, Hammed Oladeji Mogaji
Helicobacter pylori and Schistosoma mansoni are two important pathogens that infect the gastrointestinal tract, could be acquired earlier in childhood, and can remain asymptomatic for …
Rapid progression and short-term mortality during the January 2023 to July 2024 Cholera outbreaks in Zambia: A retrospective facility-based study
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Deborah Tembo, Nedah Chikonde Musonda, Miyanda Simwaka
Cholera remains one of the most rapidly fatal infectious diseases globally, with untreated cases leading to death within hours due to severe dehydration. Despite being …
Forecasting dog rabies dynamics in Tunisia using time series models: insights for early warning systems
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Sana Kalthoum, Mariem Handous, Imed Ben Sliman
Introduction Rabies is endemic in Tunisia, with a rising epidemic trend being observed over the years and especially after 2012, leading to substantial economic impacts …
Epidemiological profile of road traffic injury patients, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening uptake in hospitals in Fako Division, Cameroon
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Claudia Ngeha Ngu, Priya B. Shete, Dickson Shey Nsagha
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a major global public health concern, often leading to serious physical and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A …
Unveiling crucifer metabolomes via UPLC-HRMS/MS and chemometric analysis of edible and non-edible varieties
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Mostafa H. Baky, Eman M. Kabbash, Ahmed Serag
Cruciferous green vegetables are considered as one of the most important consumed vegetables world-wide owing to their rich nutritive value, characteristic taste as well as …
Innovative formulation of microencapsulated “spirubiotic sachets” as a synbiotic treatment for metabolic syndrome patients
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Moetazza M. Alshafei, Yasmine Ziada, Maha Saber-Ayad
Spirulina platensis (Sp) and probiotic bacteria (Pb) have been shown to have beneficial effects in controlling metabolic syndrome (MeS), characterized by the co-occurrence of obesity, …
Geospatial modelling for sinkhole hazard in the coastal area of Safi, Morocco
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Fatima El Bchari, Jorge Trindade, Abdessamad Charif
Integrated in vivo and in silico evaluation of antimalarial compounds from Vernonia ambigua leaves identified by GC-MS profiling
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Amina Jega Yusuf, Abdul-Rahman Abdullahi Alpha, Mustapha Salihu
Background Malaria remains a global health challenge, and the emergence of drug-resistant Plasmodium strains has necessitated the search for new antimalarial agents. Vernonia ambigua is …
A Cutting-Edge IoT-Based Framework to Boost Collaboration within Peer-to-Peer Networked Multi-Robot Healthcare Systems
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Tlijani Hayet, Hani Nasri, Khaled Nouri
This study introduces an innovative Internet of Mobile Robots (IoMR) framework specifically designed for healthcare applications, focusing on improved collaboration and efficiency among a network …
A Hybrid CNN–LSTM–GRU Deep Learning Model for the Accurate Classification of Chronic Kidney Disease
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Ahmed Fahim, Ahmed M. Osman, Zahraa Tarek
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive and often undiagnosed condition that poses a significant global health risk due to its silent progression and typical …
A CNN-BiLSTM Hybrid Architecture with Resampling Techniques for Arabic Legal Text Classification
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Oussama Tahtah, Mohammed Bahbib, Ahmed Zinedine
Arabic legal text classification has played a major role in improving judicial systems by automating the categorization of legal texts and facilitating access to legal …
Federated Intrusion Detection Using TabTransformer-TCN-BiGRU-Attention: A High-Accuracy Hybrid Deep Learning Approach
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Noureddine Allassak, Salima Trichni, Fouzia Omary
In the context of Industry 4.0, safeguarding Industrial IoT (IIoT) networks against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats remains a critical challenge, as traditional Intrusion Detection Systems …
Replacing tobacco with alternative crops for sustainable development: understanding smallholder farmers' perspectives in Uganda
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Irene Nakamatte, John Ilukor, Jacob K. Kibwage
Almost 5.3 million hectares of land across the globe are dedicated to tobacco, with more than 75% allocated to growing activities. However, tobacco farming is …
Genetic and antigenic characterization of rabies viruses reveals transmission to cattle from both domestic and wildlife species in the North West province, South Africa
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Onkemetse Antoinette Khoane, Ernest Ngoepe, Claude Sabeta
Introduction Rabies is an important veterinary and public health disease, and causes thousands of human deaths annually in the low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The …
Synergistic antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic effects of lactic acid bacteria and golden berry in a functional high-protein beverage
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Tarek N. Soliman, Ahmed Noah Badr, Feriala A. Abo Safe
Abstract High-protein beverages are valued for their health benefits, but they face threats from toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins This study developed a novel, functional high-protein …