Phytochemical analysis of green-branch bark extract and the brown gum exudates “kinos” from Eucalyptus camaldulensis by HPLC and GC–MS with their antifungal activity
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Mohamed Z. M. Salem, Mohammed A. A. Elshaer, Abeer A. Mohamed
Eucalyptus has been utilized in traditional Australian medicines for the treatment of various ailments and is also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Eucalyptus contains …
Acceptability of HIV self-testing among HIV high-risk Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in urban settings in Uganda
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Laban Muteebwa, Joanita Nangendo, Dan Muramuzi
Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) bear a disproportionate burden of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa, but HIV testing in this sub-population is sub-optimal. HIV self-testing …
Mechanical performance of structural lightweight concrete with metallurgical coal aggregates
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Toka Waleed, Mohammed Rady, Ibrahim Mohsen Mashhour
Many studies have investigated industrial by-products as alternatives to natural aggregates; however, little attention has been given to metallurgical coal (MC). This study evaluates MC …
Corporate management and green finance as drivers of sustainable development: evidence from Germany
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Mohamed Elsayed Abdelsalam Ghanem
This study examines the role of corporate management in advancing green finance and sustainable development in Germany using annual data covering the period from 1995 …
Camellia sinensis-synthesized silver nanoparticles and meropenem combination against extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Eman M. Elmasry, Essraa Hegazy, Ghadir S. El-Housseiny
New strategies against antimicrobial resistance are urgently needed to address the challenges and health consequences posed by extensively drug-resistant (XDR) clinical isolates. This study explored …
Developing a cybersecurity awareness framework to safeguard Moroccan students from social media threats
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Abdelilah Chahid, Youssef El Marzak, Khalifa Mansouri
Introduction Social media constitutes a major vector for social engineering attacks, particularly affecting secondary school students in Morocco. Strengthening cybersecurity awareness in educational settings has …
Effect of the genetic and environment interaction on yield, Fe and Zn content among locally cultivated common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm
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Eric Nduwarugira, Susan Nchimbi‐Msolla, Paul M. Kusolwa
Introduction Common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a key source of dietary protein and micronutrients, in low- and middle-income countries. Improving both yield and …
In vitro assessment of Cowpea cv. GIZA-18 forage grown from low-pressure radiofrequency plasma-treated seeds under salt stress
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Mohamed H Shokry, Hani Saber Saudy, G. Gouda
Soil salinization, as one of the most critical phenomena of climate change, poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity, especially in arid and semi-arid regions like …
Flexural strengthening of RC beams using basalt textile reinforced mortar: experimental and analytical investigation
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Ayman Shamseldein, Fareed Elgabbas, Mohamed Kohail
This study investigates the flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with Basalt Textile Reinforced Mortar (BTRM), focusing on the influence of the number of textile …
Assessing the impact of novel hybrid floating breakwater-WEC systems on hydrodynamic performance and sustainable energy outputs
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Bayan Hamed, M. Elkiki, Sherif Abdellah
Abstract Developing novel low-reflection structures, such as Oscillating Water Column (OWC) wave absorbers, provides a promising solution for enhancing harbor berthing safety. OWCs present the …
Broadening the dimensions of the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus: A narrative review
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Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Nosipho Dlamini, Wendy Geza
The water-energy-food (WEF and its variants) nexus addresses the intricate linkages between human and natural systems to ensure sustainable management of natural resources without compromising …
Spirulina platensis as a novel natural antimicrobial against macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma gallisepticum in poultry
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Sabrina Zidi, Nadine Khadraoui, Rym Essid
Background Antimicrobial resistance in Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) poses a significant threat to global poultry production, as traditional antibiotics, particularly macrolides, are becoming increasingly ineffective due …
Sustainable wastewater treatment by banana peel/layered double hydroxide composite under ideal conditions using the Taguchi method
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Hamdy F. M. Mohamed, Sarah H.M. Hafez, E.E. Abdel-Hady
The present study investigates the removal of the cationic dye crystal violet (CV) from aqueous solutions using low-cost adsorbents derived from agricultural waste. Banana peels …
Prevalence and genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from food and human sources
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Walid Mousa, Eman El-Shahat Abdeen, Hanem F. El-Gendy
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common pathogen of a wide range of nosocomial infections in humans, as well as foodborne illnesses. The current study focuses on …
Sustainable activated carbon from palm waste for aqueous nickel II adsorption
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W. A. Hammad, Mohamed S Abdel-Latif, Samah A. Hawash
Abstract Industrial wastewater discharge remains a major environmental concern, with heavy metal contamination posing significant risks to ecosystems and public health. Among these, Ni (II) …
Agroecological and socioeconomic determinants of lablab (Lablab purpureus) integration in semi-arid and sub-humid farming systems of Tanzania
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Leonard R. Ndibalema, Mkabwa L. K. Manoko, Charles O. Joseph
Lablab ( Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) is increasingly recognized for its potential to enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability in dryland farming systems. Despite these benefits, …
Determinants of underweight and overweight/obesity among people with tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
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Simon Kyazze, Saidi Appeli, Joseph Baruch Baluku
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition significantly contributes to mortality among people with tuberculosis (TB). However, evidence on factors associated with the specific forms of malnutrition, specifically underweight and …
Spatial distribution and factors associated with co-occurrence of anemia and undernutrition among children aged 6–59 months in East Africa
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Altaseb Beyene Kassaw, Anissa Mohammed, Amare Muche
BACKGROUND: Anemia and undernutrition are major public health concerns affecting child growth, development, and survival, particularly in low-resource settings like East Africa. These conditions often …
Rhizosphere microbiome assembly drives metal sequestration in Leucaena leucocephala during tailing phytoremediation
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T. E. Doku, J. D. Ebenezer Belford, A. Augustina Sylverken
Introduction Ghana’s water and soil resources face severe challenges due to heavy metal contamination from gold mining operations. Although Leucaena leucocephala exhibits potential for phytoremediation, …
Structural modeling and docking analysis of canonical and novel resistance-associated missense mutations in Sudanese Escherichia coli
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Edison Eukun Sage, Sabah Ibrahim, Mohd Firdaus‐Raih
Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli represents a growing public health challenge in low-resource settings, where therapeutic options and routine genomic surveillance remain limited. Here, we present a …