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View article: 101 Community-based testing of migrants for infectious diseases (COMBAT-ID): the effectiveness of routine testing for infectious diseases among migrants attending primary care
101 Community-based testing of migrants for infectious diseases (COMBAT-ID): the effectiveness of routine testing for infectious diseases among migrants attending primary care Open
OP 34: Diseases and Interventions 2, B304 (FCSH), September 5, 2025, 10:15 - 11:15 Background Migrants are at increased risk of chronic infections and have poorer outcomes. Early diagnosis and management can reduce morbidity, mortality and…
View article: Longitudinal associations between alcohol use, occupational stressors, and mental health among healthcare and ancillary workers in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic (UK-REACH)
Longitudinal associations between alcohol use, occupational stressors, and mental health among healthcare and ancillary workers in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic (UK-REACH) Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated exposure to trauma and demands for healthcare workers (HCWs), which are known risks for heavy alcohol use and common mental disorders (CMD). We investigated the longitudinal associations between…
View article: Anti-Diabetic Activity of Aqueous Leaves Extract of Acacia nilotica in High Sucrose Diet-Induced Diabetic Drosophila melanogaster Model
Anti-Diabetic Activity of Aqueous Leaves Extract of Acacia nilotica in High Sucrose Diet-Induced Diabetic Drosophila melanogaster Model Open
Diabetes mellitus remains a global public health problem associated with many complications. Acacia nilotica has been used in local management of diabetes and demonstrated anti-diabetic activities in animal model. Drosophila melanogaster (…
View article: Comparison of Virus Watch COVID-19 Positivity, Incidence, and Hospitalization Rates With Other Surveillance Systems: Surveillance Study
Comparison of Virus Watch COVID-19 Positivity, Incidence, and Hospitalization Rates With Other Surveillance Systems: Surveillance Study Open
Background Effective disease surveillance is essential for understanding pathogens’ epidemiology, detecting outbreaks, and enabling timely public health responses. In the United Kingdom, large-scale studies, such as the Office for National…
View article: Supporting the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
Supporting the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Open
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View article: Modified Regression-Cum-Exponential-Type Mean Imputation Schemes under Two-Stage Cluster Sampling
Modified Regression-Cum-Exponential-Type Mean Imputation Schemes under Two-Stage Cluster Sampling Open
In this paper, we intend to proposed modified regression-cum-exponential type mean imputation schemes under two-stage cluster sampling. We came up with the proposed strategy after having identified the gaps in the previous study, that is t…
View article: Post-COVID Condition and Disparities in Daily Functional Activities: Findings from Virus Watch - a prospective community cohort study
Post-COVID Condition and Disparities in Daily Functional Activities: Findings from Virus Watch - a prospective community cohort study Open
Background Post-COVID Condition (PCC) is increasingly recognised to impair daily functioning, particularly work ability, cognitive function, and self-care. This analysis investigates the role of deprivation, migration status, and ethnicity…
View article: Switzerland’s Sanctions Policy towards Russia during the 2022 Ukraine Conflict: A Constructivist Perspective
Switzerland’s Sanctions Policy towards Russia during the 2022 Ukraine Conflict: A Constructivist Perspective Open
This research examines Switzerland's sanctions policy towards Russia during the 2022 Ukraine conflict, utilizing Martha Finnemore's constructivist approach. Switzerland is widely known for its long-standing commitment to human rights, as w…
View article: A study of Kidney Function Among Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Attending
A study of Kidney Function Among Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Attending Open
Background: Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) now live longer due to improved health care. Chronic complications of SCD are increasingly being recognised including chronic kidney disease. Sickle cell disease is a common disorder with…
View article: Estimating the risk of post-COVID condition in deprived communities, migrants and ethnic minorities in England: findings from Virus Watch—a prospective community cohort study
Estimating the risk of post-COVID condition in deprived communities, migrants and ethnic minorities in England: findings from Virus Watch—a prospective community cohort study Open
Background Deprived communities, migrants and ethnic minorities were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and may, therefore, be at a higher risk of post-COVID condition (PCC). This analysis, using data from the Virus Watch study, inves…
View article: Case Study: Repair of a Shell Fracture in a 52-Year-Old African Spurred Tortoise Using Bone and Glue Technique
Case Study: Repair of a Shell Fracture in a 52-Year-Old African Spurred Tortoise Using Bone and Glue Technique Open
The fractures of chelonians’ shell, especially in tortoises like Centrochelys sulcata (African spurred tortoise), pose significant task due to the unique structure and function of their shells. Old methods such as suturing, wiring, and adh…
View article: Reconstruction of SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility within households in the UK Virus Watch Study
Reconstruction of SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility within households in the UK Virus Watch Study Open
Households provide ideal settings to study SARS-CoV-2 transmission due to close proximity and extended exposure among members. Understanding transmission patterns is crucial for implementing effective control measures. We analysed whole ge…
View article: Assessing the impact of exclusive breastfeeding on child development
Assessing the impact of exclusive breastfeeding on child development Open
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a critical practice for ensuring optimal child development, yet its global adoption varies significantly. The World Health Organization recommends EBF for the first 6 months to support infant health and dev…
View article: Isolation and Characterization of Tannins from <i>Euphorbia hirta</i>
Isolation and Characterization of Tannins from <i>Euphorbia hirta</i> Open
The aim of the study is to isolate and characterize tannins from Euphorbia hirta using various analytical techniques. Approximately 300g sample of E. hirta was extracted with 70% acetone, yielding 19mg of crude extract. Column chromatograp…
View article: TOXIC METALS BIOACCUMULATION IN DIFFERENT ORGANS OF FISH HARVESTED FROM ZOBE DAM, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA USING RELATIVE INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
TOXIC METALS BIOACCUMULATION IN DIFFERENT ORGANS OF FISH HARVESTED FROM ZOBE DAM, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA USING RELATIVE INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS Open
Instrumental neutron activation (INAA) technique has been applied to investigate the concentrations of possibly toxic elements in organs of Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus from Zobe Dam, Katsina State. Consumption of fish offe…
View article: How to diagnose TB in migrants? A systematic review of reviews and decision tree analytical modelling exercise to evaluate properties for single and combined tuberculosis screening tests
How to diagnose TB in migrants? A systematic review of reviews and decision tree analytical modelling exercise to evaluate properties for single and combined tuberculosis screening tests Open
Background Optimising tuberculosis disease testing algorithms is fundamental to ensuring the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of migrant screening programmes, including better understanding of individual and combined screening test pro…
View article: Anti-nucleocapsid and anti-spike antibody trajectories in people with post-covid condition versus acute-only infections: a nested longitudinal case-control study within the Virus Watch prospective cohort
Anti-nucleocapsid and anti-spike antibody trajectories in people with post-covid condition versus acute-only infections: a nested longitudinal case-control study within the Virus Watch prospective cohort Open
People with Post-Covid Condition (PCC) may demonstrate aberrant immune responses post-infection; however, serological follow-up studies are limited. We aim to compare SARS-CoV-2 serological responses to infection and vaccination in people …
View article: EFFECT OF LOW-TEMPERATURE CARBURIZATION TREATMENT ON THE HARDNESS BEHAVIOR OF Alsl316 AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL
EFFECT OF LOW-TEMPERATURE CARBURIZATION TREATMENT ON THE HARDNESS BEHAVIOR OF Alsl316 AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL Open
There has been significant progress in the surface modification of stainless steel in order to enhance its surface hardness without major loss in other important properties. In this work, the possibility of enhancing the hardness property …
View article: EVALUATION OF PHOTODEGRADATION BEHAVIOR OF POLYPROPYLENE/GRAPHITE PARTICULATE COMPOSITE FOR ROOFING APPLICATION
EVALUATION OF PHOTODEGRADATION BEHAVIOR OF POLYPROPYLENE/GRAPHITE PARTICULATE COMPOSITE FOR ROOFING APPLICATION Open
Polypropylene employed in plastic roofing sheets production is vulnerable to UV light irradiation, causing it to degrade. This study investigates the effect of graphite (Foreign and Nigerian) as fillers and UV stabilizers on the mechanical…
View article: Assessing the Role of Shell Companies in Money Laundering Schemes in Nigeria
Assessing the Role of Shell Companies in Money Laundering Schemes in Nigeria Open
The purpose of this study is to explore the role of shell companies in facilitating money laundering schemes in Nigeria, utilizing a qualitative research approach. The research examines high-profile cases, such as the Panama Papers and the…
View article: Christening the Anatomic Pathology Service in Nigeria: A Follow Up
Christening the Anatomic Pathology Service in Nigeria: A Follow Up Open
Background: The names that have been used for asystem offering histopathology, cytopathology, andautopsy services vary and include anatomicpathology, histopathology, morbid anatomy, andpathology. In 2016, we recommended the label'Anatomic …
View article: Compatibilizer impact on the mechanical properties of doum fiber reinforced polyestercomposite
Compatibilizer impact on the mechanical properties of doum fiber reinforced polyestercomposite Open
Natural fibers such as doum, jute, and hemp are emerging as alternatives to glass fibers for reinforcing polymer composites. However, the hydrophilic nature of natural fibers often leads to poor adhesion with hydrophobic polymer matrices. …
View article: Costs and cost-effectiveness of integrated screening for non-communicable diseases in TB contacts
Costs and cost-effectiveness of integrated screening for non-communicable diseases in TB contacts Open
BACKGROUNDIntegrating non-communicable disease (NCD) screening into TB household contact investigations may identify undiagnosed NCDs and reduce the burden of both conditions. However, evidence on the costs and cost-effectiveness of this a…
View article: A systematic review exploring the role of tuberculosis stigma on test and treatment uptake for tuberculosis infection
A systematic review exploring the role of tuberculosis stigma on test and treatment uptake for tuberculosis infection Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) stigma may be a barrier to engagement in testing and treatment for TB infection (TBI). We systematically reviewed the available evidence on how TB stigma influences engagement with TBI testing and treatment. Me…