Manipulating vector transmission reveals local processes in Bartonella communities of bats
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Clifton McKee, Colleen T. Webb, Michael Kosoy
Abstract Infectious diseases result from multiple interactions among microbes and hosts, but community ecology approaches are rarely applied. Manipulation of vector populations provides a unique …
Multi-Agent Retrieval Augmented Generation for Clinical Decision Support: A Systematic Review and Integrative Conceptual Framework
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Tarisai Mugambiwa, Belinda Mutunhu Ndlovu
Multi agent retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems are increasingly explored as advanced architectures for clinical decision support combining information retrieval, reasoning and verification through coordinated …
A Systematic Review of Post-Quantum Cryptography for Healthcare Data Protection: Performance, Readiness, and Deployment Challenges
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Taboka Ngwenya, Belinda Mutunhu Ndlovu
The traditional cryptographic methods used to protect healthcare data, especially for the long-term storage of medical imaging records, are becoming increasingly threatened by the quick …
The problem is escalating: Barriers faced by medical students in conducting research; A scoping literature review
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Leshata Winter Mokhwelepa, Gsakani Olivia Sumbane, Shisana Baloyi
BACKGROUND: Research is a cornerstone of medical education, equipping future healthcare professionals with critical thinking skills and the ability to apply evidence-based practices. Despite its …
Comparative effects of reactive and planned agility training on physical performance, internal load and enjoyment in youth soccer players
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Nidhal Doua, Hamza Marzouki, Okba Selmi
Abstract Agility is a key determinant of soccer performance, combining mechanical change of direction (COD) ability with perceptual and decision-making processes. This study compared the …
Maternal immunity and post-vaccination sero-monitoring in small ruminants for peste des petits ruminants eradication in North Shewa, Ethiopia
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Enyiew Alemnew, Demeke Sibhatu, T. Cherenet
Ethiopia aims to eradicate peste des petits ruminants (PPR) by 2027 through a risk-based vaccination strategy (RBVS); however, outbreaks continue to occur. This cross-sectional study …
Enhancing the classification of spectrally similar land use/land cover classes using transfer learning in arid regions
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Nourhan H. Farag, Dina Abdelhafiz, Mohamed Abdel Karim Aly Abdrabo
Accurate mapping of Land Use/ Land Cover (LULC) in arid and semi-arid areas is essential for managing urban planning, monitoring environmental risks, and preserving the …
RECMOOC4ALL: an AI-driven recommender system for personalized and accessible MOOC recommendations
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Salwa Mrayhi, Mohamed Koutheaïr Khribi, Mohamed Jemni
Abstract Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have widened access to education globally; however, they continue to face course overload, limited guidance, insufficient context-aware personalization, and …
Novel eugenol/limonene nanoplatform as a new remedy against bacterial lung infections
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Bassma H. Elwakil, Marwa M. Shaaban, Basant A. Bakr
Abstract A combinational approach to antimicrobial design emerges from a nanoemulsified nanoplatform from the union of two Egyptian essential oils—orange peel and clove—whose distinct chemistries …
Conservation agriculture enhances soil and water conservation and crop yield in the Ethiopian highlands
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Tilashwork C. Alemie, Asmare Wubet, Mengistu Fentahun
Conventional tillage (CT), which is characterised by intensive soil disturbance and complete residue removal, remains the main farming system in the Ethiopian highlands. However, CT, …
Ecological intensification of maize-kale systems in Kenya by biofertilization and push-pull management shifts nematode communities
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Agnes W. Kiriga, J. van den Berg, Frank Chidawanyika
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) pose a persistent threat to vegetable production in Kenya, contributing to reduced yields and soil degradation. The management of PPNs in vegetables …
Drivers of adoption of reuse-on-the-go systems among low-income consumers in Kenya: insights from key expert entrepreneurs using the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM-B model
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Luis Artavia-Mora, Rolph Droste, Emile Schmitz
Introduction Reusable systems can reduce plastic pollution from single-use packaging in fast-moving consumer goods in the Global South. While both “at-home” and “on-the-go” models exist, …
Perioperative outcomes of robotic-assisted vs. conventional laparoscopy for colorectal cancer resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Alaa R Al-Ihribat, Ibrahim Moqbel, Ahmed Oun
Background Colorectal cancer is a major global health concern that requires successful surgical treatments. While robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) provides prospective improvements, laparoscopic surgery has proven …
Implementation of digital governance to enhance oversight in local municipalities
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Gilbert Tinashe Zvaita, Elvin Shava
Introduction Digital governance is increasingly promoted as a response to persistent accountability and oversight deficits in South African municipalities, yet empirical evidence on its effectiveness …
The potential cytotoxic effect of recent universal adhesives with modified monomeric compositions on human gingival epithelial cells
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Omar Abd El-Maksoud, Nessma Sultan, Hoda Saleh Ismail
This study aimed to assess the cytotoxicity of three recent universal adhesives (UAs) with modified monomeric compositions compared to a typical adhesive containing bisphenol A-glycidyl …
Sustainable development strategies for smart sustainable campus operations: global trends, challenges and opportunities
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Aniefon Essien, Eghosa Noel Ekhaese, Daniel T. Babalola
Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) worldwide are increasingly adopting the Smart Sustainable Campus (SSC) model to drive sustainability across campus operations. This systematic literature review (SLR) …
Sustainable sizing, dispatch, and resilience planning of hybrid microgrids using Arctic Puffin Optimization
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Ahmed H. Yakout, Amr S. Mashaal, Adel M. Alfons
Abstract Hybrid microgrids combining photovoltaic (PV), wind turbine (WT), diesel generator (DG), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) provide a practical pathway for delivering reliable …
Community health assets and refugee wellbeing: Qualitative evidence across mental health, disability inclusion, end-of-life care, and women’s health – A global scoping review
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Sileshi Demelash, Melkamu Asrat Alava, Lensa Fekadu
Refugee populations face heightened and intersecting vulnerabilities across mental health, disability inclusion, women's health, and end-of-life and palliative care, shaped by displacement, trauma, legal precarity, …
Comparative effects of dietary pomegranate peel and Aloe vera gel on growth, metabolic pathways, antioxidant status, molecular docking, and intestinal integrity in growing rabbits
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Mohsen Ali Khormi, Seham Samir Soliman, Sameh A. Abdelnour
Background Aloe vera gel is rich in polysaccharides (acemannan), phenolic compounds, vitamins, and minerals, while Pomegranate peel ( Punica granatum L.) is a valuable source …
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Tigray, Ethiopia: Clinical patterns, environmental drivers and public health implications
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Shewaye Belay Tessema, Belay Gebreyohannes Hailu, Tadyos Hagos Embaye
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a vector-borne skin disease caused by the bite of female sandflies infected with the Leishmania parasite and is widely distributed …