Enhancing EFL translation in google classroom: a comparative study of online, CD-ROM, and paper dictionaries
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Mohamed Amin Abdel Gawad Mekheimer
Abstract This mixed-methods study investigated the effects of different dictionary formats within Google Classroom on the translation performance and attitudes of English as a Foreign …
Strategic enforcement of linear payoff relations in a three-player strictly alternating prisoner’s dilemma game
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Mohammad A. Taha, Samira S. Mersal, M. G. Brikaa
The prisoner’s dilemma game is a fundamental model in game theory for studying the emergence of cooperation among self-interested individuals with conflicting incentives. Most existing …
Comparative efficacy of Bacillus probiotics and formalin-killed bacterin against Vibrio anguillarum in European eel elvers
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Hany M.R. Abdel‐Latif, Nashwa Abdel‐Razek, Riad H. Khalil
This study evaluated and compared the effectiveness of Bacillus species probiotics and formalin-killed bacterin to control vibriosis caused by Vibrio anguillarium in European eel (Anguilla …
Recovery of phosphorus and nitrogen from domestic wastewater by using dolomite rock through struvite precipitation
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Melsew Endalew Berihun, Kinfe Kassa, Assen Yimam Mohammed
The increasing discharge of phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) from domestic wastewater contributes to eutrophication, resource loss, and environmental deterioration. Conventional nutrient removal Methods are …
The Long-term Anthropogenic Processes’ Effects on Ecological Footprints in Morocco: A STIRPAT Analysis Based on Four Co-integration Approaches
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Hamdi El Asli, Madane Youness, Azeroual Mohamed
Morocco provides a stark example of how a developing country in the southern hemisphere of Africa is struggling with the diverse and devastating impacts of …
From external rewards to intrinsic drive: A self-determination theory analysis of paramedic motivations for postgraduate education
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Naseef Abdullah, Patricia McInerney, Simpiwe Sobuwa
Background: Paramedicine research is expanding, yet non-paramedic researchers dominate knowledge production. This gap requires increased paramedic participation in postgraduate education to develop independent scholars and …
Bovine mastitis-associated bacterial pathogens: a systematic review based on some African dairy systems
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Lungile Gumede, Mpho Ramuada, Thobela Louis Tyasi
Mastitis occurs when microbes invade the teat through the teat canal. Most microbes can cause opportunistic infections of the udder. However, fatal infections are due …
Spatial heterogeneity and spatially varying determinants of childhood stunting in Northern Rwanda: A cross-sectional study to inform targeted interventions
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Clarisse Kagoyire, Albert Ndagijimana, Gilbert Nduwayezu
Despite national progress, stunting remains prevalent in specific regions of Rwanda, highlighting the limitations of coarse-resolution data for effective mapping and intervention planning. This study …
Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments: a systematic review of bacterial degradation efficacy, mechanisms, and future pathways
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Mukul Machhindra Barwant, Usman Mohammed Ali, Terefu Regassa Tolani
The pervasive accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems constitutes a critical environmental threat, necessitating sustainable remediation strategies. Bacterial degradation has emerged as a promising …
Genetic Insights from Line × Tester analysis of Maize Lethal Necrosis testcrosses for developing multi-stress-resilient hybrids in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Manje Gowda, Yoseph Beyene, Suresh L. Mahabaleswara
A systematic evaluation of maize hybrid performance and combining ability was conducted to enhance resistance to maize lethal necrosis (MLN), drought tolerance, and grain yield …
Barriers to the Adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Accessing Agricultural Information by Small-Scale Farmers in Mahikeng, Northwest Province
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Olaitan Ayotunde Shemfe, S. Modirwa
Small-scale farmers in Mahikeng, South Africa, face significant challenges in leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for agricultural information. This study examined how socio-economic characteristics …
Efficient removal of Cs+ and Sr2+ from water using titanate nanotubes embedded in alginate macromolecules
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Esraa Farouk, A. H. Zaki, S.I. El‐Dek
The presence of long-lived radionuclides such as Cs⁺ and Sr²⁺ in aquatic systems poses serious environmental and health risks, necessitating the development of highly efficient …
Barriers to culturally competent caring practices for LGBTQI+ persons: experiences of primary healthcare nurses in Gauteng, South Africa
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George J. Nkabinde-Thamae, Charlené Downing
Background: Nursing is grounded in caring and supported by professional and legislative frameworks that mandate equitable services. Despite this, nurses often face challenges in delivering …
Multimorbidity: a core priority for learning health systems amidst vertical disease programme cuts
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Justin Dixon, Efison Dhodho, Karen Webb
Health systems globally face increasingly complex, multifaceted challenges, cross-cutting many of which is multimorbidity. While rising to multimorbidity has been a slow and incremental process, …
Ocular manifestations of Clade Ib mpox in four South-Kivu health zones, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Deogratias Basedeke Ngoma, Irène Nsimire Ntererwa, Aristote Biringanine Irenge
With several international outbreaks ongoing, mpox-related eye disease is increasingly detected, yet data on its prevalence remain limited. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in …
Informing African agricultural health: integrating human population dynamics and climate change into banana bunchy top disease risk assessment
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Guy Blomme, Koen Hufkens, Walter Ocimati
Introduction Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is a major emerging viral disease of banana plants in Africa, threatening food security and economies. BBTD has spread …
Host response biomarkers of tuberculosis recurrence and treatment failure
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Bernadette Bauer, Mohamed I. M. Ahmed, Olga Baranov
BACKGROUND: Accurate detection of tuberculosis (TB) treatment failure and recurrence can improve disease control, but current sputum-based monitoring tools pose significant limitations. This study aimed …
Evaluating paratransgenesis using engineered symbiotic bacteria for Plasmodium inhibition in mosquito vectors: A systematic review
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Wisdom Deborah Cleanclay, Fabrice Banadzem Kernyuy, Irrinus Fonyuy Kintung
Malaria is a significant health problem in the world and has been increased by the emerging resistance to insecticides and antimalarial drugs. New measures must …
Bridging citizen science and policy for bird conservation in Africa: lessons from the Nigerian bird atlas project
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Iniunam A. Iniunam, Nanlep Kumle, Bello Adamu Danmallam
Birds are among the most visible and well-documented taxa in Africa, offering vital insights into ecosystem health, climate change impacts, and land-use transformations (Danmallam et …
Exploring the genetic diversity of Mediterranean fig trees highlights genes associated with fruit traits
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Marco Castellacci, Gabriele Usai, Alberto Vangelisti
The fig tree ( Ficus carica L.) is a historically and economically important perennial crop in the Mediterranean region, valued for its fruit, leaves, and …