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Abstract Background Rapid population growth and high fertility rates in low-income countries adversely affect the provision of sexual and reproductive healthcare services. A high fertility rate has serious health implica...

Abstract Introduction Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a frequently diagnosed infection that accounts for more than half of non-viral sexually transmitted diseases. An increased i...

BackgroundProstate cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death in males globally and is often identified as a secondary malignancy. Early detection and appropriate management increase the patient’s li...

ABSTRACT Background Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) is a region with a high burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Medical students face an elevated risk of HBV exposure due to occupational hazards, particularly during ...

Abstract Despite rising government health expenditure with significant challenges facing the health sector, Nigeria carries one of Africa’s highest malaria burdens which have been a primary cause of rising infant and m...

This study examines time-varying volatility spillovers between global stock markets and major uncertainty indices using Diebold–Yilmaz (DY) and Baruník–Křehlík (BK) connectedness frameworks within a time-varying p...

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1– 3 1Division of Haematology, Department of Biomedical and Laboratory Science, Africa University Mutare, Mutare, Zimbabwe; 2Department of Molecular Medicine and Haematology, School of Pathology,...

Abstract This study analyses how citizens’ perceptions, behaviours, and socio-economic characteristics shape awareness of energy-transition and climate-change issues across Algeria’s main climatic zones. A mixed-meth...

This study proposes a multiobjective genetic algorithm-based framework to optimize key determinants of service quality in banking environments, addressing the limitations of conventional SERVQUAL and BSQ model. This stud...

Abstract Backgrounds Malnutrition is common among hospitalised older adults, and weight may continue to decline after discharge without nutritional support. Post-discharge home visit programmes by dieticians show positiv...

Abstract This study examines the widening gap between the availability and actual utilization of digital infrastructure in teacher training institutions, particularly within the Ghanaian context. Despite significant nati...

ABSTRACT Background Substance use, particularly cannabis and alcohol consumption, presents a growing public health challenge in Ghana, with significant implications for both mental and physical health. While the adverse ...

Abstract Background Over 334,000 deaths in 2021 in the USA were attributed to non-optimal body mass index ([BMI] greater than 20 to 21 kg/m2), with elevated mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN), Blac...

Abstract Background Hospital-based simulations are vital for disaster preparedness. Anxiety and other emotions may affect hospital staff by influencing non-technical skills. We investigated self-reported emotional and or...

BackgroundAccurate detection and monitoring of the oestrous cycle in West African Dwarf (WAD) goats is indispensable for reproductive management. Vaginal cytology is commonly used, but different collection methods may va...

Abstract Objective Breast cancer remains a global concern as the most common diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women. In Sub-Saharan Africa, although breast cancer accounts for the highest burd...

Abstract Bone tissue engineering scaffolds must provide structural support while permitting fluid transport and maintaining safe hydrodynamic conditions for cell activity. Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) architect...

Abstract Background Improving reproductive healthcare for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) requires raising awareness of obstetric fistula (OBF), which affects over two million AGYW globally. Despite being prevent...

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the development of the gastrointestinal tract and organs in 18-days embryos (ED18) and newly hatched chicks from broiler breeders supplemented with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), as...

Abstract Agrivoltaics presents a transformative opportunity for Nigeria by integrating renewable energy with sustainable agriculture. However, its adoption involves complex governance challenges that require coordinated ...

Abstract Background The contact activation system is triggered when blood comes into contact with artificial surfaces. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces such activation, however the extent of factor XII (FXII) reducti...