Heritable human genome editing in South Africa – time for a reality check by M Ramsay, M Pepper, J de Vries, S Mahomed, E Flack-Davison

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The Dark Side of Multinational Corporations in Africa by Tryson Yangailo

“…Against this background, this study attempted to review literature relating to the dark practices of multinational companies in Africa with the aim of identifying the most dominant dark practices that spark controversies about multinational companies’ presence in Africa and then coming up with recommendations that would help African governments deal with and eradicate these dark practices. …”
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Prevalence of depression among medical students in Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Chilot Kassa Mekonnen, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Zerko Wako Beko, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Abere Woretaw Azagew

“…Funnel plot asymmetry and Egger's tests were used to check for publication bias. A Random effect model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of depression among medical students in Africa. …”
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Magnitude of cancer-associated thrombosis in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Astewle Andargie Baye, Agimasie Tigabu, Yirgalem Abere, Birara Ayichew Tilaye, Demewoz Kefale, Lakachew Yismaw Bazezew, Birhanu Mengist Munie, Berihun Bantie, Abebu Tegenaw Delie, Dessalegn Haile

“…Heterogeneity across the studies was checked, and publication bias was determined. The pooled magnitude of thrombosis among cancer patients in Africa is 11.65% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 9.02–14.28). …”
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Annotated checklist of the marine ichthyofauna of Mauritania from shallow-water habitats and artisanal fish markets by Alexander Hans Knorrn, Sidi Mohamed M. Moctar, Moritz Sonnewald, Mamadou Dia, Alioune Niang, André Freiwald

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Assessing the Fodder Potentials of Drought-Tolerant Maize (Zea mays L.) Hybrids in West Africa by Tunde Amole, Adetayo Adekeye, Bazit Bakare, Silvestro Meseka, Wende Mengesha, Abebe Menkir

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Men’s views on factors contributing to their poor health-seeking behaviour in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Lazarros Chavalala, Tsakani Rachel Lebese, Lufuno Makhado

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Burden of early neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Natnael Moges, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Natnael Amare Tesfa, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Ermias Sisay Chanie, Berihun Bantie

“…<h4>Background</h4>Globally, with a neonatal mortality rate of 27/1000 live births, Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate in the world and is responsible for 43% of all infant fatalities. …”
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Sexual dysfunction among people with mental illness in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis study. by Setegn Fentahun, Mamaru Melkam, Gebresilassie Tadesse, Gidey Rtbey, Fantahun Andualem, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Tewodros Denekew Haile, Tilahun Nega Godana, Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Mulualem Kelebie, Girum Nakie, Techilo Tinsae, Girmaw Medfu Takelle

“…The I-squared statistics test was used to check statistical heterogeneity within the included articles. …”
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Beliefs about HIV cure: A qualitative study of people living with HIV in Soweto, South Africa by Fatima Laher, Naledi Mahlangu, Mbalenhle Sibiya

“…Objectives: We explored knowledge, beliefs, and experiences about HIV cure in Soweto, South Africa. Method: We conducted qualitative research with five stratified focus groups (N = 49). …”
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Discharge instructions given to women following delivery by cesarean section in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. by Juliet Musabeyezu, Jenna Santos, Anne Niyigena, Ange Uwimana, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Adeline A Boatin

“…<h4>Objective</h4>A scoping review of discharge instructions for women undergoing cesarean section (c-section) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).<h4>Method</h4>Studies were identified from PubMed, Globus Index Medicus, NiPAD, EMBASE, and EBSCO databases. …”
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Viral load suppression rate of third-line antiretroviral therapy and its association with gender among HIV patients after second-line treatment failure in Africa: a systematic revi... by Tilahun Degu Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Getasew Yirdaw, Chalachew Yenew, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Abathun Temesgen, Abebaw Molla, Habitamu Mekonen, Assefa Andargie Kassa, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh

“…Abstract Introduction Previous works of literatures on the viral load suppression rate of third line antiretroviral therapy in Africa has produced inconsistent and inconclusive results, with rates varying between 62% and 95%. …”
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Qualitative application of the diffusion of innovation theory to maternity waiting homes in rural Zambia by Jeanette L. Kaiser, Rachel M. Fiorillo, Taryn Vian, Thandiwe Ngoma, Kayla J. Kuhfeldt, Michelle L. Munro-Kramer, Davidson H. Hamer, Misheck Bwalya, Viviane R. Sakanga, Jody R. Lori, Eden Ahmed Mdluli, Peter C. Rockers, Godfrey Biemba, Nancy A. Scott

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Medium-sized and large bodied mammals of Marshall Wetlands, a proposed protected area in Liberia by Allen Gweh, Allison Bailey, Ana Filipa Palmeirim, Jackson Poultolnor, Henry Toe, Wing Crowley, Catherine Machalaba, James Desmond, Jenny Desmond, Paula R. Prist

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Neurocognitive function and health-related quality of life among glioblastoma patients: A prospective study by Mohamed A Baba, Ahmed Kharbach, Mohamed Lmejjati, Nawal Adali

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Estimates of Combining Ability and Heterosis for Yield and Its Related Traits in Pearl Millet Inbred Lines under Downy Mildew Prevalent Areas of Senegal by Ghislain Kanfany, Amadou Fofana, Pangirayi Tongoona, Agyemang Danquah, Samuel Offei, Eric Danquah, Ndiaga Cisse

“…Pearl millet is an important cereal crop for smallholder farmers’ food security in West and Central Africa. However, its production has stagnated due to several factors such as the continuous use of local populations. …”
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Controlled Signal Technique in VL‐NOMA Communication Under Interference‐Controlled Environment With Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces by C. E. Ngene, Prabhat Thakur, Ghanshyam Singh

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Evaluation of Yield, Reaction to Diseases, and Grain Physical Attributes of Some Introduced Rice Hybrids in Ghana by Samuel Oppong Abebrese, Alex Yeboah, Wilson Dogbe, Paul Kofi Ayirebi Dartey, Richard Akromah, Vernon Edward Gracen, Samuel Kwame Offei, Eric Yirenkyi Danquah

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The problems of genetic support of dividing the black kite (Milvus migrans) into subspecies by N. G. Andreyenkova, I. J. Starikov, M. Wink, I. V. Karyakin, O. V. Andreyenkov, I. F. Zhimulev

“…The black kite is widespread in Eurasia, Africa, Australia and adjacent islands. Palearctic kites migrate to Africa, India and China in winter, but kites of Africa and Australia are partly sedentary and partly seasonal migrants. …”
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Characteristics of knowledge translation platforms and methods for evaluating them: a scoping review protocol by Taryn Young, Bey-Marrié Schmidt, Sara Cooper, Nasreen S Jessani

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