Seminal fructose and citric acid concentrations relative to sperm parameters among men for fertility evaluation in Yaoundé, Cameroon by Bih Tanni, Esther Voundi Voundi, Akinyinka Omigbodun, Christopher Odianosen Aimakhu

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Preliminary In Vivo Evidence of Oral Selenium Supplementation as a Potentiating Agent on a Vector-Based COVID-19 Vaccine in BALB/c Mice by Muunda Mudenda, Josephine Kimani, Johnson Kinyua, James Kimotho

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CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in crop breeding for climate change resilience: Implications for smallholder farmers in Africa by Abigarl Ndudzo, Angela Sibanda Makuvise, Sizo Moyo, Enetia Disberia Bobo

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Structural performance of plastic block masonry unit by Gildas Mahougnon Tokpomehoun, Walter Odhiambo Oyawa, Thuo Joseph Ng'ang'a, Victoria Akoth Okumu

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Microbiomes, Epigenomics, Immune Response, and Splicing Signatures Interplay: Potential Use of Combination of Regulatory Pathways as Targets for Malignant Mesothelioma by Botle Precious Setlai, Zilungile Lynette Mkhize-Kwitshana, Ravi Mehrotra, Thanyani Victor Mulaudzi, Zodwa Dlamini

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Geostatistical assessment of soils in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria: Focus on agricultural lands by Chrisfanel E. Kianguebene-Koussingounina, Jerry O. Olajide-Kayode, Raymond Webrah Kazapoe, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Bawa Naziru, Aliyu Ohiani Umaru, Millicent Obeng Addai

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Hydrological responses to climate and land use changes: The paradox of regional and local climate effect in the Pra River Basin of Ghana by Enoch Bessah, Abdulganiy O. Raji, Olalekan J. Taiwo, Sampson K. Agodzo, Olusola O. Ololade, Alexandre Strapasson

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Optimal allocation of plug-in electric vehicle charging stations in the distribution network with distributed generation by Ebunle Akupan Rene, Willy Stephen Tounsi Fokui, Paule Kevin Nembou Kouonchie

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Analyses of the relationship between drought occurrences and their causal factors in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia by A.S. Tefera, J.O. Ayoade, N.J. Bello

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A new control scheme for limiting the compensation current and prioritizing power injection in multifunctional grid-connected photovoltaic systems by Ricsa Alhassane Soumana, Michael Juma Saulo, Christopher Maina Muriithi

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Comparative Study of Rheological Effects of Vegetable Oil-Lubricant, TiO_2, MWCNTs Nano-Lubricants, and Machining Parameters’ Influence on Cutting Force for Sustainable M... by Imhade P. Okokpujie, Lagouge K. Tartibu, Jude E. Sinebe, Adeyinka O. M. Adeoye, Esther T. Akinlabi

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Knowledge, attitudes, and decision making towards prenatal testing among antenatal clinic attendees in Lagos University Teaching Hospital: an institution-based cross-sectional stud... by Ogamba, CF, Babah, OA, Roberts, AA, Nwanaji-Enwerem, JC, Nwanaji-Enwerem, P, Ikwuegbuenyi, CA, Ologunja, OJ

The combined impact of LLINs, house screening, and pull-push technology for improved malaria control and livelihoods in rural Ethiopia: study protocol for household randomised cont... by Abebe Asale, Menale Kassie, Zewdu Abro, Bayu Enchalew, Aklilu Belay, Peter O. Sangoro, David P. Tchouassi, Clifford M. Mutero

“…Trial registration Pan African Clinical Trials Registry, PACTR202006878245287. 24/06/2020. https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?…”
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A protocol for monitoring fidelity of a preconception-life course intervention in a middle-income setting: the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative (HeLTI), South Africa by Larske M. Soepnel, Catherine E. Draper, Khuthala Mabetha, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Alessandra Prioreschi, Stephen Lye, Shane A. Norris

“…Trial registration Pan African Clinical Trials Registry PACTR201903750173871 . …”
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Classical Cardiovascular Risk Factors and HIV are Associated With Carotid Intima‐Media Thickness in Adults From Sub‐Saharan Africa: Findings From H3Africa AWI‐Gen Study by Engelbert A. Nonterah, Palwende R. Boua, Kerstin Klipstein‐Grobusch, Gershim Asiki, Lisa K. Micklesfield, Godfred Agongo, Stuart A. Ali, Felistas Mashinya, Herman Sorgho, Seydou Nakanabo‐Diallo, Cornelius Debpuur, Catherine Kyobutungi, Marianne Alberts, Shane Norris, Stephen Tollman, Halidou Tinto, Cassandra C. Soo, Freedom Mukomana, Scott Hazelhurst, Alisha N. Wade, Kathleen Kahn, Abraham R. Oduro, Diederick E. Grobbee, Osman Sankoh, Michèle Ramsay, Michiel L. Bots, Nigel J. Crowther

“…Conclusions Given the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases risk factors in sub‐Saharan Africa, atherosclerotic diseases may become a major pan‐African epidemic unless preventive measures are taken particularly for prevention of hypertension, obesity, and smoking. …”
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The Sanitation Hygiene Infant Nutrition Efficacy (SHINE) Trial: Protocol for school-age follow-up [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Virginia Sauramba, Kuda Mutasa, SHINE Follow-up Trial team, Jean H. Humphrey, Clever Mazhanga, Joseph D. Piper, Idah Mapurisa, Gloria Mapako, Eunice Munyama, Tsitsi Mashedze, Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro, Marian Mwapaura, Naume V. Tavengwa, Lisa F. Langhaug, Robert Ntozini, Melanie Smuk, Elizabeth Allen, Andrew J. Prendergast, Maria Kuona, Kundai Sibanda, Thombizodwa Mashiri, Monica Tichagwa, Dzidzai Matemavi, Asinje Saidi, Soneni Nyoni, Eddington Mpofu, Manasa Mangwende, Batsirai Mutasa, Joice Tome, Laura E. Smith, Bernard Chasekwa, Melissa J. Gladstone, Jonathan C. Wells, Handrea Njovo, Mary Muchekeza, Chandiwana Nyachowe

“…Ethics and dissemination: Approval was obtained from Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (08/02/21) and registered with Pan-African Clinical Trials Registry (PACTR202201828512110, 24/01/22). …”
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A randomized controlled trial of sequential vs simultaneous use of Foley balloon catheter and oxytocin for induction of labor in nulliparous pregnant womenAJOG MFM at a Glance by Delayehu Bekele, MD, MPH, Mariamawit Asfaw, MD, Balkachew Nigatu, MD, Birhanu Kebede, MD, MPH, Lemi Belay Tolu, MD, Abdulfetah Abdulkadir Abdosh, MD, Abraham Fessehaye Sium, MD

“…This study is registered with the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (identifier: PACTR201709002509200). …”
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Evolution and Biogeography of Freshwater Snails of the Genus Bulinus (Gastropoda) in Afromontane Extreme Environments by I. Tumwebaze, C. Clewing, F. D. Chibwana, J. K. Kipyegon, C. Albrecht, C. Albrecht

“…In this study, we analyzed pan-African Bulinus species from various habitats across different altitudinal ranges, focusing on the high mountains or “sky islands” to examine how the contemporary climate and historical geological factors affect species distributions and evolutionary processes. …”
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Tranexamic acid by the intramuscular or intravenous route for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in women at increased risk: a randomised placebo-controlled trial (I’M WOMAN)... by Amy Brenner, Haleema Shakur-Still, Rizwana Chaudhri, Projestine Muganyizi, Oladapo Olayemi, Monica Arribas, Aasia Kayani, Kiran Javid, Adenike Bello, Ian Roberts, on behalf of the I’M WOMAN Trial Collaborative Group

“…Registered on 20 January 2023. Pan African Clinical Trial Registry PACTR202305473136570. …”
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The effect of a customised digital adherence tool on HIV treatment outcomes in young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) in Blantyre, Malawi: a protocol for a randomised controlled tri... by Takondwa Charles Msosa, Iraseni Swai, Marion Sumari-de Boer, Kennedy Ngowi, Tobias F. Rinke de Wit, Rob Aarnoutse, Marriott Nliwasa

“…Trial registration The trial has been registered in the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry number: PACTR202303867267716 on 23 March 2023 and can be accessed through the following URL: https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?…”
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