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View article: Perceptions and Experiences of Indian Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Managing Epilepsy: A Qualitative Study in Malaysia
Perceptions and Experiences of Indian Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Managing Epilepsy: A Qualitative Study in Malaysia Open
This study aimed to explore the perceptions and clinical experiences of Indian traditional medicine, Ayurveda practitioners in Malaysia regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the treatment of epilepsy. An expl…
View article: Exploring the relationship of complementary therapy use and medication adherence among patients with epilepsy
Exploring the relationship of complementary therapy use and medication adherence among patients with epilepsy Open
The findings highlight widespread use of CATs among PWE, often driven by cultural beliefs and perceived benefits. Thus, further research is warranted to explore integrative care models that ensure safe, coordinated epilepsy management.
View article: Effects of training on the WHO package of essential interventions on NCDS prevention and control on the clinical practices of primary health care workers in Benue state
Effects of training on the WHO package of essential interventions on NCDS prevention and control on the clinical practices of primary health care workers in Benue state Open
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a growing health challenge globally, especially in low-resource settings such as Nigeria. Primary healthcare workers (PHCWs) are critical to NCD prevention and control, but often lack adequ…
View article: The epidemiology and burden of ten mental disorders in countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
The epidemiology and burden of ten mental disorders in countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
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View article: Prognostic Models of Mortality Following First‐Ever Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Population‐Based Retrospective Cohort Study
Prognostic Models of Mortality Following First‐Ever Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Population‐Based Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background and Aims There is a lack of population‐based studies focusing on guideline‐based prognostic models for stroke. This study aimed to develop and validate a prognostic model that predicts mortality following a first‐ever acute isch…
View article: Creating a High-Quality, Free Local Wireless Campus Area Network for Adamu Augie College of Education in Argungu, Kebbi State
Creating a High-Quality, Free Local Wireless Campus Area Network for Adamu Augie College of Education in Argungu, Kebbi State Open
This study investigates the design and implementation of a wireless Campus Area Network (CAN) to address connectivity challenges at Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The project features the deployment of Nan…
View article: Bridging the Gap: The Promise and Pitfalls of Mobile Health Apps for Depression Management
Bridging the Gap: The Promise and Pitfalls of Mobile Health Apps for Depression Management Open
Depression remains a major global health crisis, impacting millions worldwide. The swift progression of digital health technology has intensified interest in employing mobile health (mHealth) applications to tackle mental health concerns, …
View article: Coverage survey of mass drug administration for trachoma control in Taura district of Jigawa State Northern Nigeria
Coverage survey of mass drug administration for trachoma control in Taura district of Jigawa State Northern Nigeria Open
Background: Trachoma is one of the neglected tropical diseases earmarked for elimination as a public health problem by 2030. Active trachoma-trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) is controlled through mass drug administration (MDA) wit…
View article: A Comparative Study of the Assessment of Stress Levels Among Nursing Staff in the Operating Room of a Private Hospital and a Government Hospital in Aurangabad
A Comparative Study of the Assessment of Stress Levels Among Nursing Staff in the Operating Room of a Private Hospital and a Government Hospital in Aurangabad Open
Introduction: Stress is a nonspecific response of the body to everything it needs. Dr. Selye has named the stress with positive reaction as good stress. Each stimulant leading to stress or physical nonspecific response is named stressor. I…
View article: Readiness for Interprofessional Education Among Health Profession Students at a Nigerian University: A Cross-sectional Study
Readiness for Interprofessional Education Among Health Profession Students at a Nigerian University: A Cross-sectional Study Open
The implementation and sustainability of interprofessional education (IPE) depends substantially on the readiness of healthcare students. This study assessed the readiness of undergraduate healthcare students in Nigeria with regard to inte…
View article: In-silico Molecular Docking of Two Bioactive Constituents (Quercetin 3-Glucuronide and Quercitrin) from Polygonum minus Leaves into Monoamine Oxidase-A Crystal Structure
In-silico Molecular Docking of Two Bioactive Constituents (Quercetin 3-Glucuronide and Quercitrin) from Polygonum minus Leaves into Monoamine Oxidase-A Crystal Structure Open
The aim of the current research was to dock the two abundant bioactive constituents of Polygonum minus leaf extract, in1cluding Quercetin 3-Glucuronide (Miquelianin) and Quercitrin (Quercetin-3-rhamnoside). In-silico Molecular modelling te…
View article: Retrospective analysis of prescribing pattern at Bayero University, Kano, old campus clinic
Retrospective analysis of prescribing pattern at Bayero University, Kano, old campus clinic Open
Drugs are substances used to treat or manage certain health problems. There is no health care system without drugs. The rational use of drugs is a worldwide concern. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prescription pattern for ou…
View article: Predictors of Acceptance and Barriers to the Uptake of Mass Drug Administration Program for Eliminating Trachoma in Taura District, Jigawa State Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study
Predictors of Acceptance and Barriers to the Uptake of Mass Drug Administration Program for Eliminating Trachoma in Taura District, Jigawa State Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study Open
Aim: To identify predictors and barriers to antibiotics acceptance during mass drug administration (MDA) for trachoma in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa state Nigeria, which is one of the trachoma-endemic districts with repeated repo…
View article: EVALUATION OF NUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS OF IRRIGATED GAMBA (ANDROPOGON GA YANUS) FORAGE IN ZARIA, NIGERIA
EVALUATION OF NUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS OF IRRIGATED GAMBA (ANDROPOGON GA YANUS) FORAGE IN ZARIA, NIGERIA Open
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of varying levels of irrigation volume, irrigation frequency and compost on chemical compositions of gamba (Andropogon gayanus) forage. The experiment was laid out in a complete rando…
View article: Dose Optimization and Radiation Safety for Paediatric Patients in North Eastern Nigeria
Dose Optimization and Radiation Safety for Paediatric Patients in North Eastern Nigeria Open
Ionizing radiation from medical sources, primarily diagnostic X-rays, constitutes the largest artificial contribution. Variances in patient doses across radiological departments for similar examinations prompted surveys on patient doses in…
View article: Shift from Traditional to Modern Building Concepts and Designs in Ringim Town: A Comparative Study of Aesthetics, Values, Functions and Durability
Shift from Traditional to Modern Building Concepts and Designs in Ringim Town: A Comparative Study of Aesthetics, Values, Functions and Durability Open
This study is part of an Undergraduate Project for the award of “B.Tech (Hons) Building Technology Education” at the “Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University”, Bauchi State, Nigeria, and is aimed to identify the contrasts between Traditional and…
View article: Barriers and enablers of medication safety: A qualitative study from public hospitals in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Barriers and enablers of medication safety: A qualitative study from public hospitals in Kaduna State, Nigeria Open
Background: There has been a growing concern for patient safety in recent years. Little is known about medication safety in Nigeria. Anecdotal evidence has indicated widespread medication errors and insufficient error reporting in healthca…
View article: A Deep Convolutional Neural Network-based Model for Aspect and Polarity Classification in Hausa Movie Reviews
A Deep Convolutional Neural Network-based Model for Aspect and Polarity Classification in Hausa Movie Reviews Open
Aspect-based Sentiment Analysis (ABSA) is crucial for understanding sentiment nuances in text, especially across diverse languages and cultures. This paper introduces a novel Deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)-based model tailored for…
View article: Social sensing with big data: Detecting hate speech in social media
Social sensing with big data: Detecting hate speech in social media Open
The internet's accessibility and social media platforms, like Facebook and Twitter, have accelerated the spread of hate speech and fake news, both of which can be detrimental to society's overall well-being. Identifying and tracking hate s…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Mobile Applications on Student Engagement in ICT and Computer Science Education
Assessing the Impact of Mobile Applications on Student Engagement in ICT and Computer Science Education Open
This study investigates the impact of mobile applications on student engagement in the realms of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer Science Education. As the integration of mobile applications in educational settin…
View article: Causes of Low Academic Performance in Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu Kebbi State
Causes of Low Academic Performance in Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu Kebbi State Open
The study was to find out the causes of low academic performance of students in Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu in Kebbi State. The population of the study consisted of 400 students of Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu ou…