Establishing a filarial clinical research platform in a resource-limited setting: Lessons and experiences from Tanzania
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Ndekya M. Oriyo, Michael Munga, Abdallah Ngenya
This paper examines the establishment and lessons learned from the LeDoxy Trial, a multinational, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study that evaluated doxycycline (200 mg/d and 100 …
Comprehensive evaluation and zoning study of potential geothermal water resources in Qinghai Province, northeastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau
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Wenping Xie, Rui Lu, Bo Liu
The geothermal resources in Qinghai Province are endowed with superior potential, yet overall exploration remains at a relatively low and spatially uneven level. Most sedimentary …
Optimization of sustainable maize production in Sub-Sahara Africa using split-plot response surface methodology
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Joseph Kupolusi
Abstract Purpose This study investigated optimization of fertilizer on maize yield in Iburu and Zaria, Nigeria, where soils are nutrient-depleted and fertilizer efficiency is generally …
Intention to disclose medical errors by healthcare providers to patients and associated factors in Ugandan health facilities: A cross-sectional study
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Catherine Alupo, Jonathan Izudi, Christopher Ddamulira
This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with intention to disclose medical errors by healthcare providers to patients in public health facilities in Mukono …
Bleeding rectal polyp as an atypical presentation of intestinal schistosomiasis: A case report from Egypt
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Mohamed Mahmoud Elhoseeny, Ahmed Sallam, Ahmed E. Eladl
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis remains an important public health challenge in Egypt despite decades of control programs. Intestinal involvement is relatively common but usually presents with diffuse …
Trends in usage and regional variations in Ethiopian animal feeding practices: A 15-year analysis for informed policy
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Desalegn Begna, Zemene Yohannes, Netsanet Jote
Livestock feeding practices play a pivotal role in sustaining agricultural productivity and food security in Ethiopia. However, the sector continues to face structural challenges, including …
Community health intervention through musical engagement (CHIME) in South Africa: A formative exploration of the feasibility and development of a music-based intervention to support perinatal mental health
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Siphumelele Sigwebela, Bonnie B. McConnell, Ncumisa Waluwalu
In South Africa, perinatal depression, stress or anxiety affect an estimated 16% to 50% of women posing serious concerns for both mothers and infants. The …
Young women's healthcare screening behaviours and sexual autonomy in Ghana: a spatial distribution and socioeconomic inequality analysis of a large population-based survey
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Yula Salifu, Williams Walana, Joseph Lasong
Introduction: In Ghana, disparities in screening behaviours and sexual autonomy persist across socioeconomic and geographic lines. This study examined the spatial distribution, determinants, and socioeconomic …
Genotype by environment interaction analysis for seed cotton yield stability under normal irrigation and drought stress conditions using numerical stability statistics
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W. M. B. Yehia, Essam Fathy El‐Hashash, Karima Mohamed El‐Absy
One of the study’s main goals is to find high-yielding and stable genotypes in cotton under normal irrigation conditions (NIC) and drought stress conditions (DSC), …
Society 5.0's rise of GenAI and the impact on critical thinking in DE
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Zuleika Suliman
This qualitative study investigates the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in academia and explores strategies to empower critical thinking within the framework of Society 5.0, …
An intertwined triple-bottom-line rating system for highway sustainability in developing countries
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Mohamed O. Rageh, Emad Elsaid Elbeltagi, Alaa R. Gabr
Highway sustainability evaluation is a crucial step towards ensuring that transportation infrastructure meets the environmental, social, and economic needs of societies. While previous studies have …
Development of engineered magnetic liposome/exosome hybrid as a novel caffeine nanocarrier for restraining liver fibrosis induced in rats
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Yara E. Elakkad, Hanan Refai, Hanaa H. Ahmed
Liver fibrosis, a severe health issue linked to liver injury, inflammation, and cell death, often progresses to liver cancer without effective treatments. In this study, …
Risk assessment of trihalomethanes in drinking water with seasonal variation considerations
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Gihan Hosny, Ashraf Zein Elden, Samar Aborhyem
This study evaluated the concentrations of trihalomethanes (THMs) in Alexandria’s drinking water across seven districts during summer and winter, and assessed the associated cancer risks. …
Household costs, catastrophic out-of-pocket payments and impoverishment related to accessing surgical care in rural Ethiopia
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Yohannes Hailemichael, Tigist Eshetu, Sewit Timothewos
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to assess the household costs, catastrophic out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenditure, impoverishment and coping mechanisms used to pay for …
Effects of supplementing fermented water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) meal in hy-Line brown hens on oviduct morphometric characteristics, internal egg quality and shelf life
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Rumbidzai Blessing Nhara, Takudzwa Josh Chikanga, J.J. Baloyi
The study investigated the effects of partially replacing soybean meal with fermented water hyacinth meal (FWHM) on oviduct morphometry and egg quality in Hy-Line hens. …
Impact of COVID-19 on New – onset Type 1 diabetes mellitus: A six-year retrospective review from two Paediatric clinics, Kampala, Uganda
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Rosemary Ahabwenki, Thereza Piloya, Flavia Namiiro
BACKGROUND: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, yet data from low-income countries remains scarce. Recent reports suggest …
Alarmingly high recent human immunodeficiency virus infection burden among newly diagnosed individuals in Mongu District, Zambia
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Masiliso A. Liamba, Mukumbuta Nawa, Sepiso K. Masenga
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) recency assays are essential for distinguishing recent infections (≤ 12 months) from long-term infections, enabling targeted interventions. Western province, Zambia, …
Implementation of mobile health interventions in hypertension management and outcomes: A scoping review protocol
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Saviour Edem Vidzro, Monica Ansu-Mensah, Siyabonga Dlamini
BACKGROUND: Hypertension remains a global health concern, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and mortality. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are emerging as a …
An apostolic enigma? Dispelling the incoherence of Second Clement through the patron–client frame
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Devin Arinder, Ernest Van Eck
The so-called Second Letter of Clement has long been regarded as an enigmatic text with an elusive message. This article seeks to elicit previously unforeseen …
Predicting decay pathways in superheavy nuclei: theoretical insights into $$\alpha$$ and cluster radioactivity
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M. Ismail, Ahmed Adel, A Y Ellithi
We employ the density-dependent cluster model to calculate α-decay half-lives of recently synthesized superheavy nuclei (SHN) with [Formula: see text]-118. A microscopic α-nucleus potential is …