Validation of analog sensor measurements in hydrometeorological participatory monitoring in various tropical countries
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Fabian Mitze, Suzanne Jacobs, Lutz Breuer
As remote tropical mountain regions often lack open data and traditional methods of collecting hydrometeorological data are not always feasible, this study validates an alternative …
Nutritional and quality characteristics of chocolate spread fortified with date paste as a sucrose substitution
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Maha Ibrahim Kamal Ali, Arig W. Elkhouly, Saadia M. Hashem
Abstract Interest in the health benefits of dates underscores the need to develop food products that incorporate them as a nutrient-dense ingredient. Therefore, the objective …
Heterogeneity of malaria transmission in urban settings in Ethiopia: A seroprevalence and risk factor analysis
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Hiwot Teka, Saron Fekadu, Legesse Alamerie Ejigu
Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Ethiopia, affecting both rural and urban populations. In urban settings, rapid unplanned expansion, poor drainage, and population …
Pump effect on solitary waves in the unsaturated regime of Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers
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Loh Ndichia, Marcelle Nina Zambo Abou’ou, Mathurin Fomekong
Abstract The propagation dynamics of solitons in Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) is significantly influenced by pump power, particularly within the unsaturated signal regime. Establishing this …
Bridging smallholder farmers to climate information: the role of agricultural advisors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Zoleka Ncoyini-Manciya, Sixolise Manciya
Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge in many African countries, where smallholder farmers depend heavily on climate-sensitive agricultural systems. Agricultural Advisors (AAs) are positioned to …
Linking knowledge, attitudes, and practices to disease dynamics in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) aquaculture on Volta Lake
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Doris Yeboah Baah, Regina Esi Edziyie, Amr Ahmed Abdelrahim Gamil
Introduction Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) aquaculture accounts for nearly 80% of Ghana’s farmed fish production, with cage culture on Volta Lake as the dominant system. In …
Transdisciplinary approaches to integrating inclusivity and sustainability in teacher education
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Ben de Souza
Research in Southern Africa has shown that teacher education is currently fragmented into discrete modules or policy priorities. This status poses a recognised challenge in …
Healthcare accessibility to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in rural Kenya: implications for vaccine placement and travel time
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Mumbua Mutunga, Mutono Nyamai, Stella Mazeri
Background: Rabid animal bites are a medical emergency, requiring immediate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent human deaths. This study modeled geographical accessibility to health facilities …
The role of creative arts and eco tourism in promoting sustainable livelihoods in Botswana
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Olivia Unopa Nthoi
This study explores how sustainable craft making and eco tourism can support community empowerment in Botswana's Northwest District. Drawing on a qualitative, community based research …
Intravenous iron for anaemia in pregnancy: A quantitative study of acceptability and feasibility of its integration into routine antenatal care practice in Nigeria
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Opeyemi Akinajo, Aduragbemi Banke‐Thomas, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt
BACKGROUND: Anaemia in pregnancy (AIP), defined as a haemoglobin concentration of less than 11g/dl, is a significant global health issue, especially in resource-constrained settings. Of …
Effects of demographic variables on mathematics self-esteem, test anxiety, and achievement in adolescents: a Bayesian beta regression analysis
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Ngozi M. Nwoye, Moeketsi Mosia, Felix Oromena Egara
Background: Mathematics achievement is shaped not only by cognitive skills but also by psychological factors such as self-esteem and test anxiety. Demographic characteristics, including gender, …
Chitosan-dextran sulfate nanocapsules for enhanced tigecycline efficacy against non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica
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Mona R. Omar, Ahmed A. Saeed, Seham M. Malhat
Salmonella is a significant foodborne pathogen found worldwide. Resistance to tigecycline (TGC) has been increasingly reported. The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) with …
Unraveling the intra-species genomic diversity of sweetpotato-infecting CRESS-DNA and RNA viruses in Burkina Faso using Oxford Nanopore sequencing
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Pakyendou Estel Name, Ezechiel Bionimian Tibiri, Fidèle Tiendrébéogo
Sweetpotato is a key crop for global food security, particularly in Burkina Faso, where its productivity is increasingly threatened by viral diseases, especially those caused …
Plant- and soil-derived polyphenols shape soil microbiomes and crop outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu, Fabian Chukwudi Ogenyi, Esther Ugo Alum
Background Polyphenols from root exudates and polyphenol-rich organic inputs may shape soil microbiomes, enzyme activities, and crop nutrient outcomes, with relevance to regenerative agriculture. Objectives …
Over three decades of land distribution in South Africa: a review of progress, challenges and prospects
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Partson Paradza, Benita G. Zulch
South Africa’s land reform program, initiated in 1994, has unfolded over more than three decades (1994–2025) and remains a central pillar of post-apartheid transformation. Despite …
Impact of two different hesperidin forms loaded on nanoscale modified borate bioglass scaffolds on rat critical-sized calvarial defects
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Nada A. Alqiran, A. M. Abdelghany, Samah Fouad
Bone defects remain a major clinical challenge because of their limited self-healing capacity. This study aimed primarily to evaluate whether nanoscale modified borate bioglass scaffolds …
Circular bioeconomy-driven carotenoid production by Agrococcus sp. NP24 using cheese whey byproduct: process optimization and bioactivity assessment
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Nehad Noby, Fatma Elsayed, Mahmoud M. Agami
Growing interest in the circular economy has promoted the use of agri-food wastes as fermentable and readily available substrates for microbial cultivation, offering a sustainable …
Psychosocial correlates of adherence self-efficacy and HIV viral suppression among adolescents and young adults in Western Kenya
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Deepa Oja, Wenwen Jiang, Barbra A. Richardson
OBJECTIVE: To measure adherence self-efficacy (ASE) to antiretroviral therapies (ART) and evaluate the relationship between ASE, depression, perceived social support, and HIV viral suppression among …
Facilitators and barriers of physical activity, sedentariness and exercise adoption among healthcare professionals in Lagos State, Nigeria – A qualitative review
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Blossom Adaeze Maduafokwa, Mobolanle Balogun, Kamaldeen Sunkanmi Abdulraheem
Physical inactivity is a major global public health concern, identified by the World Health Organization as the fourth leading cause of mortality worldwide and associated …
The use of QbD for the development and validation of a stability-indicating RP-HPLC method for the quantitation of nevirapine in bulk, tablet and niosome formulations
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Bwalya Angel Witika, Roderick B. Walker
Introduction A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic (RP-HPLC) method was developed and validated for the quantitation of nevirapine (NVP) in bulk drug, commercial tablets, and niosome …