Comprehensive enhancement of PVC nanocomposites through Al2O3 for advanced optoelectronics
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M.A. Attallah
Abstract With the rapid advancement of elastic and translucent optoelectronics, the demand for low-cost materials has emerged as a major research topic. As a result, …
Systematic review on Marburg virus prevalence and persistence in animals
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Theophilus Odoom, Philip El‐Duah, Rexford Mawunyo Dumevi
Introduction Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is a fatal zoonotic disease of humans and nonhuman primates caused by the Marburg virus (MARV) of the Filoviridae family, …
Impact of hydrotalcite phases on the texture characteristic of OPC and its correlation with compressive strength and gamma Attenuation
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M. Ramadan, M.S. Amin, Alaa Mohsen
Hydrotalcites (HTs), recognized for their eco-friendly synthesis, layered structure, and exceptional ion-exchange capacity, offer significant potential as functional additives in cementitious systems. Most previous studies …
Enhanced YOLO12 with spatial pyramid pooling for real-time cotton insect detection
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Dina Saif, Heba Askr, Amany M. Sarhan
Effective insect detection is crucial for sustainable cotton production, yet traditional monitoring methods remain labor-intensive, inefficient, and environmentally detrimental. This study introduces Enhanced YOLO12, a …
Participatory selection of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. landraces in Burkina Faso: characteristics of interest and selection criteria for leaves
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Clémence Zerbo, Kiswendsida Romaric Nanema, Zakaria Kiebre
Introduction Hibiscus sabdariffa L. is an economically important and widely adopted crop in Burkina Faso. Yet its production is constrained by the lack of improved, …
Inhalable herbal nanotherapeutics targeting lung carcinoma
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Dina M. Gaber, Noha Adel Nafee, Maged W. Helmy
Abstract Targeted cancer therapy promises high local drug exposure, superior efficacy and minimal hazards. Myricetin (MYR) flavonoid exhibits distinct apoptotic and antiproliferative effects on lung …
Caregivers´ qualitative insights on trust, resilience and vaccination attitudes shaping child health in conflict-affected Northeast Nigeria
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Liliana Abreu, Pia Schrage, Gbadebo Collins Adeyanju
BACKGROUND: Northeast Nigeria, particularly the conflict-affected Borno, Yobe and Adamawa (BAY) states, has some of the highest under-five mortality rates in the world. Armed conflict, …
Heme oxygenase-1 and malaria pathogenesis
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Theophilus Nang Wakai, Shalom Nwodo Chinedu, Israel Sunmola Afolabi
Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease and remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The clinical course of malaria ranges from uncomplicated infection …
Vaccination trends and operational challenges in Peste des Petits Ruminants eradication in Ethiopia
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Enyiew Alemnew, T. Cherenet, Fasil Aklilu
Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a major transboundary disease in Ethiopia, where the national goal is eradication by 2027. However, evidence on vaccination performance …
Synergistic effects of compost amendment and foliar nano-micronutrients on yield and quality of sugar beet grown in calcareous soil
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Ibrahim S. H. El-Gamal, El-Araby S.R. Salem, Hossam M. El-Sharnoby
Calcareous soils, characterized by high pH and low nutrient availability, pose significant challenges to sustainable sugar beet production. Combining organic soil amendments with advanced nano-fertilizers …
Explainable active reinforcement deep learning improves lung cancer detection from CT images
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Ghada Nady, Ahmed Salem, Osama Mohamed Badawy
Lung cancer remains a global health challenge that requires early and accurate diagnosis through medical imaging analysis. This study introduces ARXAF-Net framework which integrates Active …
Optimizing gamma radiation shielding of low bismuth borate glass via antimony addition: optical and physical insights
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Shaimaa Hafez, W.M. Gomaa, E. Salama
This study reports the fabrication and characterization of novel bismuth borate-based glass systems doped with varying concentrations of antimony oxide (Sb₂O₃) for gamma radiation shielding …
Enhancing wound healing with synergistic dual-drug electrospun roflumilast and L-arginine loaded PLA/PVA nanofibers through fabrication, optimization, and in vivo assessment
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Samar A. Salim, Abdullah M. M. Elbadry, Esraa B. Abdelazim
Current trends in improved wound management emphasize the development of dual-drug-loaded electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds. Herein, electrospun dual-drug loaded PLA/PVA nanofibrous scaffolds, incorporating roflumilast, a selective …
Barriers to healthcare access among women in sub-Saharan Africa: A pooled analysis of multi-country DHS data (2019–2023)
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Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Bewuketu Terefe
BACKGROUND: Barriers to accessing healthcare have significantly contributed to the high rates of maternal and child mortality and morbidity in developing regions, particularly in Sub-Saharan …
Assessing the determinants and impact of financial record-keeping among smallholder vegetable farmers in the Eastern Cape Province: an empirical study
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Lelethu Mdoda, Yanga Nontu
The study explores the determinants and impact of financial record-keeping among smallholder vegetable farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Despite the critical …
Climate change, disease dynamics, and breeding responses in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Tanzania: a systematic review (2005–2025)
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Michael Lucas Daud, Papias Binagwa, Beatrice Mwaipopo
Common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) plays a significant role in Tanzanian agriculture, sustaining food security and rural livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers. However, …
Novel transformer-based model for NID in fog computing environment
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Khalil M. Abdelnaby, Ahmed Y. Khedr, Aly M. Elsemary
In fog computing, efficient and accurate network intrusion detection (NID) is critical due to the unique security challenges of distributed architectures. This research proposes a …
Essential micronutrients and biguanides (metformin) synergistic and antagonistic interactions on neurocognitive outcomes in type two diabetes mellitus: a systematic review of preclinical and clinical evidence
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Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Herbert Ainamani, Geoffrey Ayebazibwe
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a systemic disease that extends beyond metabolic dysfunction to include accelerated neurocognitive decline driven by oxidative stress, inflammation, …
Building systems for preparedness: Global scoping studies on institutional governance and National Public Health Agencies
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Sileshi Demelash, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Tigist Ali Gebeyehu
Public health emergencies remain a persistent threat to global health security, with the COVID-19 pandemic exposing critical weaknesses even in advanced health systems. National Public …
Ameliorative effects of gum Arabic–coated selenium nanoparticles on Cisplatin-induced cerebellar neurotoxicity in rats
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Mai Alaa El-Dein, Mohamed A Marawan, Shaimaa A. Hamouda
Selenium nanoparticles were prepared by using Arabic gum as the stabilizer in a facile synthetic approach. The current study aims to evaluate the possible therapeutic …