Publications by authors named "A L Abas"
Background: Increased global trade, while beneficial economically, can also increase the spread of vector-borne diseases, particularly those transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes spreading via trade routes. Given the heightened trade-induced activity at ports of entry, it is particularly crucial to assess the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in these settings. This study compared the risks of Aedes-borne disease in and around the eastern Tanzanian seaport of Tanga.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSustainable bioethanol production by solid-state fermentation: a systematic review.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The global population growth is driving the need for sustainable energy sources like bioethanol, but traditional methods threaten food supplies, making them less viable.
- New technologies and low-cost raw materials are essential to make bioethanol production more economically feasible compared to first-generation methods.
- Solid-state fermentation (SSF) offers a promising solution by using microorganisms on solid substrates, which improves efficiency, reduces waste, and eliminates the need for sugar extraction in bioethanol production.
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). There is a paucity of data on the pattern of first manifestation of CVD and the outcome among patients with T2DM in Cameroon.
Objectives: We aimed to examine the pattern of the first manifestation of CVD and the outcome among patients with T2DM.
Management of nonhealing corneal ulcers is challenging as it can lead to complications such as melting, descemetocele, and perforation, which can be prevented by amniotic membrane graft (AMG). The absence of any review (English language) on AMG for corneal ulcers prompted us to conduct this review. We looked for clinical trials (randomized and controlled) on the effect of AMG combined with other treatments, through various search engines utilizing the terms amniotic membrane and corneal ulcer.
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- The text presents a new type of piezoelectric stepper motor characterized by its compact design, stiffness, and ability to operate in any direction, achieved through a simple structure involving piezo stacks and spring fingers.
- By applying controlled voltage signals to piezo stack pairs, the motor generates precise movement, with a low operational threshold of 8V for downward and 10V for upward movements, confirming its effectiveness for both vertical and horizontal applications.
- This motor offers step sizes between 0.3 to 7.4 µm at 20 Hz, a travel range of about 5 mm, and a lifting capacity of 220 g, making it suitable for advanced applications like scanning probe