Design of a Mechanized Road Sweeper by Asiimwe Dianah

“…The study found out that road sweeping is mostly done manually though a few machines have been employed in developed countries. The limitations of the existing sweeping methods were found to be: high fuel consumption, expensive and large space requirement by the mechanical sweeping systems, then labour-intensive, dusty, time consuming and tiresome for the case of manual sweeping. …”
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Design and Construction of a Plasma Sterilizing Machine Using Locally Available Materials. by Kule, Joseph Muhana

“…The spread of pathogenic microbes from one individual to another has become a serious problem for many health workers and civilians even when some sources are taken for granted in many developing countries like Uganda. The main focus of the study was to construct and design a plasma sterilizing machine and elucidate its efficiency by carrying out a microbial sterilization case study on the saloon shaving machines used in the southern region of Kabale Municipality. …”
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Influence of Community-Based Interventions on Routine Immunization Uptake among Children Under Five Years in Ntungamo District-Uganda by Topher, Byamukama, Margaret, Keraka, Eliphas, Gitonga

“…Vaccine-preventable diseases is a major public health challenge in low-income countries where Uganda lies, and immunization is the only reliable strategy for child survival. …”
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Factors influencing incomplete immunization among under five years old children at CHUK hospital, Nyarugenge district, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Elizabeth, Orua

“…Background: Low-income countries still have challenges with vaccine-preventable diseases, despite improvement in immunization coverage in Rwanda, cases of drop out and incomplete immunization persists. …”
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Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices in Kabowohe Division, Sheema Muinicipal Council, Sheema District by Hilda, Karungi

“…Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipality, like other urban centers in Uganda and in most other developing countries, this important service is based on the city's centralized collection, transportation, and disposal strategy. …”
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Epidemiology and Ecology of Toscana Virus Infection and Its Global Risk Distribution by Xue-Geng Hong, Mei-Qi Zhang, Fang Tang, Si-Hui Song, Jia-Yi Wang, Zhen-Yu Hu, Li-Ming Liu, Xiao-Ai Zhang, Yi Sun, Li-Qun Fang, Wei Liu

“…Toscana virus (TOSV), a member of the <i>Phlebovirus</i> genus transmitted by sandflies, is acknowledged for its capacity to cause neurological infections and is widely distributed across Mediterranean countries. The potential geographic distribution and risk to the human population remained obscure due to its neglected nature. …”
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Effect of physiochemical parameters on yield and biological efficiency of Volvariella volvacea cultivated on empty fruit bunch pellets by Nur Fariha Amir, Aslizah Mohd-Aris, Tuan Norhafizah Tuan-Zakaria, Noor Azrimi Umor, Azhar Mohamad, Nornadiah Mohd Razali, Farida Zuraina Mohd Yusof, Sumaiyah Abdullah

“…Background: Volvariella volvacea is a highly nutritious edible mushroom grown mainly in Southeast Asian countries. However, the low yield of V. volvacea has discouraged farmers from engaging in its production. …”
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Investigating new drugs from marine seaweed metabolites for cervical cancer therapy by molecular dynamic modeling approach by Sk Injamamul Islam, Sheikh Sunzid Ahmed, Sarower Mahfuj, Gunjan Das, Md. Mohaimenul Islam Tareq, Mazen Almehmadi, Mamdouh Allahyani, Naif Alsiwiehri, Partha Biswas, Md. Nazmul Hasan, Foysal Ahammad

“…The high costs and side effects of standard treatments and the limited efficacy of HPV vaccination have led to a quest for novel, cost-effective cervical cancer treatments, particularly in middle- and low-income countries. Therefore, our objective was to evaluate the capacity of marine seaweed compounds to hinder the activity of the cervical cancer E6 Oncoprotein. …”
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Hesperidoside abolishes dichlorvos-mediated neurotoxicity in rats by suppressing oxidative stress, acetylcholinesterase inhibition, and NF-κB-p65/p53/caspase-3-mediated apoptosis by Adio J. Akamo, Adetutu O. Ojelabi, Oluwatobi T. Somade, Iyabode A. Kehinde, Adewale M. Taiwo, Boluwatife A. Olagunju, Mushafau A. Akinsanya, Adedayo A. Adebisi, Tobi S. Adekunbi, Abiola F. Adenowo, Florence Anifowose, Olufemi M. Ajagun-Ogunleye, Ofem E. Eteng, Jacob K. Akintunde, Regina N. Ugbaja

“…Background: In third-world countries, poisoning due to dichlorvos (DDVP), an organophosphate insecticide, is prevalent due to its widespread usage in household and agriculture, with the brain bearing the brunt of the consequences. …”
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Trifluridine/tipiracil regimen in combination with bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer in the third line: an expert opinion by Carmine Pinto, Sara Lonardi, Evaristo Maiello, Erika Martinelli, Michele Prisciandaro, Lisa Salvatore, Lisa Salvatore, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Mario Scartozzi, Giuseppe Aprile, Chiara Cremolini, Alberto Sobrero

“…Several therapeutic options are now available, although some differences across countries in drug approval and the optimal therapeutic sequencing associated with each peculiar patient subgroup represent a clinical challenge for oncologists. …”
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Biomarker panel for early detection of uterine cancer by Nemali Deepthi Deepthi Priya, NANDA KUMAR K V, DEVARAJAPPAGARI BINDU, KASIREDDY LIKHITHA, MEKALA SIVA CHARANI

“… Uterine cancer is the most prevalent gynecological malignancy in developed and developing countries and its incidence is arising every year. …”
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The Lipodystrophy Syndrome in HIV-Infected Children under Antiretroviral Therapy: A First Report from the Central Africa by Honoré Kalombayi Tshamala, Loukia Aketi, Pierre Manianga Tshibassu, Mathilde Bothale Ekila, Eric Musalu Mafuta, Patrick Kalambayi Kayembe, Michel Ntetani Aloni, Joseph Diayisu Shiku

“…Despite the high prevalence of the HIV/AIDS, few studies focused on the prevalence of lipodystrophy in pediatric HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (ARV) in sub-Saharan African countries. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and to identify the risk factors of metabolic disorders related to ARV therapy in this population. …”
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Customized birthweight standard for a Polish population by Anna Kajdy, Oliver Hugh, Jan Modzelewski, Michał Rabijewski, Andre Francis, Jason Gardosi

“…Conclusions The analysis confirmed the physiological variables that affect birthweight in studies from other countries and was able to quantify additional pathological factors of high maternal age and pregnancy-induced hypertension. …”
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Prolonged Toxic Encephalopathy following Accidental 4-Aminopyridine Overdose by Maria Ballesta Méndez, Vincent van Pesch, Arnaud Capron, Philippe Hantson

“…Medication error can occur, as commercial preparation may not be available in some countries. Case Presentation. A 58-year-old woman with progressive MS presented with status epilepticus. …”
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AfriSign: African sign languages machine translation by Kate Takyi, Rose-Mary Owusuaa Mensah Gyening, Shester Msouobu Gueuwou, Marco Stanley Nyarko, Richard Adade, Reindorf Nartey Borkor, Samuelson Israel Boadu-Acheampong, Linus Tabari

“…In this paper, we curate a novel video-to-text African sign languages translation dataset containing sign language videos of Bible verses from six (6) different African countries. We experimented with competitive machine translation and sign language translation techniques on our dataset, including the application of transformers to sign language translation, multilingual training, and cross-transfer learning. …”
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Potential of a novel and thermostable recombinant phage endolysin of Escherichia phage KW1E_UTAR against Shigella spp. by Selvam Dharshini, Mohd Ismail Nor Ismaliza, Ng Michelle Y. T.

“…Shigella causes millions of cases and hundreds of thousands of deaths annually, mainly affecting children in impoverished countries. Shigellosis outbreaks have been linked to waterborne transmission, and chlorination is commonly used to disinfect water. …”
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Unignorable Emissions and Potential Health Effects of Unregulated Pollutants from Nonroad Engines Using Greener Fuels — A Review by Lulu Duan, Yu-Lun Hsieh, Sheng-Lun Lin, Wan Nurdiyana Wan Mansor, Muhammad Isyhraff Azhan Bin Mansor, Hyojun Lee, Chien-Er Huang, How-Ran Chao, Mengjie Song, Minseop Song

“…Abstract Nonroad mobile machinery such as construction equipment, agricultural machinery, ships, and generators emit significant pollutants. Countries worldwide have implemented stringent emission regulations targeting pollutants like CO, HC, NOx, and PM. …”
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Step-change in supraglacial pond area on Tshojo Glacier, Bhutan, and potential downstream inundation patterns due to pond drainage events by J. Rachel Carr, Amy Barrett, Sonam Rinzin, Caroline Taylor

“…Bhutan is one of the most vulnerable countries globally to these hazards. Here we use remotely sensed imagery to quantify changes in supraglacial water storage on Tshojo Glacier, Bhutan, where previous supraglacial pond drainage events have necessitated downstream evacuation. …”
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Efficient and Effective Diabetes Care in the Era of Digitalization and Hypercompetitive Research Culture: A Focused Review in the Western Pacific Region with Malaysia as a Case Stu... by Boon-How Chew, Pauline Siew Mei Lai, Dhashani A/P Sivaratnam, Nurul Iftida Basri, Geeta Appannah, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Subashini C. Thambiah, Zubaidah Nor Hanipah, Ping-Foo Wong, Li-Cheng Chang

“…This article alludes to challenges in optimal diabetes care and proposes evidence-based initiatives over a 5-year period in a detailed roadmap to bring about dynamic and efficient healthcare services that are effective in managing people with DM using Malaysia as a case study for reference of other countries with similar backgrounds and issues. This includes a scanning on the landscape of clinical research in DM, dimensions and spectrum of research misconducts, possible common biases along the whole research process, key preventive strategies, implementation and limitations toward high-quality research. …”
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Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review by Olutoyin Opeyemi Ikuteyijo, Olutoyin Opeyemi Ikuteyijo, Nejimu Zepro, Nejimu Zepro, Nejimu Zepro, Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Sonja Merten, Sonja Merten

“…Nonetheless, financial reliance on a partner poses a long-term threat to AYW employment and financial stability.ConclusionSocio-economic status influences the level of IPV experienced by AYW in many countries of SSA, while evidence of the long-term effects remains uncovered. …”
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