Novel electrochemical sensor based on poly([Cu(HO)P]I)/GCE for the determination of trimethoprim in clinical samples and cow's milk samples.

A Novel bioanalytical detector based on Poly(Diaquabis(1,10-phenanthroline copper (II) Iodide) (poly([Cu(HO)P]I)/GCE) has been fabricated by potentiodynamic polymerization of [Cu(HO)P]I. The synthesized complex and the fabricated electrodes showed a promising electrocatalytic behavior towards the electrooxidation of Trimethoprim (TPM). Based on the regression coefficient value of scan rate with peak current and square root of peak current, the oxidation of TMP at poly([Cu(HO)P]I)/GCE was dominated by diffusion.

The intriguing effect of CO enrichment in anaerobic digestion.

This study explores carbon dioxide enrichment in anaerobic digestion to boost biomethane production and assess degradation kinetics and methanogenic pathway evolution. Carbon dioxide enrichment was found to improve inoculum digestion, supplying additional energy for methanogenic archaea. The methane yield of blank inocula increased by 53 % to 77 % after carbon dioxide enrichment.

Global Disparities of Cancer and Its Projected Burden in 2050.

Importance: Cancer prevention and care efforts have been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflicts, resulting in a decline in the global Human Development Index (HDI), particularly in low- and middle-income countries. These challenges and subsequent shifts in health care priorities underscore the need to continuously monitor cancer outcome disparities and statistics globally to ensure delivery of equitable and optimal cancer prevention and care in uncertain times.

Objective: To measure the global burden of 36 cancers in 2022 by sex, age, and geographic location and to project future trends by 2050.

Nationwide Geospatial Analysis to Identify Variations in Primary Cardiovascular Risk in Ethiopia.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) varies across regions due to socioeconomic, cultural, lifestyle, healthcare access, and environmental factors.

Objective: To find geographical variations in 10-year primary CVD risk and assess the impact of contextual factors on CVD risk.

Method: Data from 2658 Ethiopians aged 40 to 69 years with no previous CVD who participated in a nationally representative World Health Organization (WHO) STEPS survey in 2015 were included in the analysis.

A cross-sectional study of evidence-based practice and its determinants among healthcare professionals in Northwest Ethiopia.

Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the integration of current best evidence with clinical expertise by considering patient preferences and values. Evidence based practice has not been well studied in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess EBP and its determinants among health professionals working at primary public hospitals in the Central Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia.

The dual burden of malnutrition and its associated factors among mother-child pairs at the household level in Ethiopia: An urgent public health issue demanding sector-wide collaboration.

Introduction: The coexistence of under-nutrition and over-nutrition in developing countries like Ethiopia results in the "mother-child pair double burden of malnutrition," with children experiencing either stunting, wasting or underweight while mothers face overweight or obesity. This poses a major public health challenge, prompting global health organizations to prioritize the issue and urge governments to act quickly. Despite this, there is a lack of research in Ethiopia on the double burden of malnutrition among mother-child pairs at the household level and the factors that worsen it.

Determinants of mortality among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at public hospitals, in the Somali region, eastern Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study.

Introduction: neonatal death is a global issue in both developed and developing countries. Evidence on determinants of neonatal mortality is scarce, particularly in the pastoralist and agro-pastoralist areas of Ethiopia, including the Somali region. This study aimed to identify the determinants of mortality among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units at selected public hospitals, in the Somali region, eastern Ethiopia.

Surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals for biomedical and personal hygiene applications.

The increasing demand for sustainable and effective materials in biomedical and personal hygiene applications has driven the exploration of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) derived from biomass. These nanomaterials are highly valued for their exceptional mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and renewable nature. Researchers are exploring CNCs for advancing medical and hygiene products, but surface modification is often needed to maximize their benefits.

Male partners' involvement in antenatal care and its associated factors in West-central Ethiopia.

Background: Male partner involvement in antenatal care is a key factor that cannot be ignored in the quest for improvement in maternal health and is recommended as an essential intervention to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes. However, little attention has been given to male partners' involvement in maternity care, particularly in developing countries.

Objective: This study aimed to assess male partners' involvement in antenatal care and its associated factors among male partners whose wives gave birth within the last one-year in Bichena town, Westcentral, Ethiopia, 2019.

Barriers and facilitators to antenatal care services utilisation in Somaliland: a qualitative study.

Objective: To explore the barriers and facilitators of antenatal care (ANC) utilisation in Somaliland.

Design: An exploratory qualitative study design.

Setting: Various settings were considered for study including maternal and child health clinics, hospitals and community.

Thermoplastic starch-ZnO nanocomposites: A comprehensive review of their applications in functional food packaging.

The increasing demand for environmentally friendly food packaging solutions has driven extensive research on biodegradable materials, particularly thermoplastic starch (TPS), which is an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Despite its eco-friendliness, TPS exhibits limitations, including inadequate mechanical and thermal properties, high water sensitivity, and low antibacterial activity. Although strategies such as chemical modification, blending, and compatibilizers have been employed to enhance TPS for functional packaging applications, they often fail to address these fundamental issues.

Soil erosion assessment for prioritizing soil and water conservation interventions in Gotu watershed, Northeastern Ethiopia.

Soil erosion by water is a serious problem in Ethiopia, contributing to diminishing crop yields and food shortages. Apart from understanding the magnitude, risk, and spatial distribution of the problem, identifying erosion hotspot areas is essential for effectively reversing the problem. This study aims to identify erosion hotspots in the Gotu watershed, in northeastern Ethiopia, using the revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) and incorporating local farmers' perspectives to prioritize conservation efforts.

Dairy Farmers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Towards Aflatoxin Contamination in Milk and Feeds in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Aflatoxins, primary foodborne mycotoxins, come from and fungi. They pose significant health risks to humans and animals, creating a major challenge in the dairy sector. The objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dairy farmers regarding aflatoxin contamination in milk and feeds.

Enablers and barriers of community health programs for improved equity and universal coverage of primary health care services: A scoping review.

Background: Community health programs (CHPs) are integral components of primary health care (PHC) systems and support the delivery of primary care and allied health and nursing care services. CHPs are necessary platforms for delivering health services toward universal health coverage (UHC). There are limited prior studies on comprehensive evidence synthesis on how CHPs strengthen community health systems for the demand and supply of PHC services.

Simultaneous Determination of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim from Clinical Urine and Blood Serum Samples by the Application of Poly(CuPBCL)/GCE.

Synthetic antibiotics known as sulfonamides suppress the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid, which cures respiratory tract infections and protozoal infections by preventing the creation of dihydrofolic acid. Electrochemical sensors based on tetrakis(1,10-phenanthroline)-μ-(4,4'-bipyridine) dicopper(II) chloride monohydrate ([PCu-Bip-CuP]Cl·HO or simply CuPBCl) have been successfully applied for the determination of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and trimethoprim (TMP) from samples. The experimental conditions and parameters were optimized to achieve the best electrode performances for simultaneous quantification of SMX and TMP.

A mobile health application use among diabetes mellitus patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Mobile health technologies are increasingly acknowledged as a cost-effective and convenient means of delivering top-notch healthcare services to patients in low- and middle-income countries. This research explores the utilization of mobile health applications in managing, monitoring, and self-care for adult diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. The objective is to gain insight into how diabetic patients currently utilize Mobile health applications for self-management and their inclination to use them in the future.

The prevalence of functional disability and associated factors among older adults living in Bahir Dar City, Northwest, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Background: The limitation of carry out everyday activities independently is a common experience for older adults with functional disabilities, which can hurt their overall well-being. Unfortunately, there is still a dearth of evidence about how common it is among older adults, especially in low-and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of functional disability among older adults living in Bahir Dar city, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2023.

Fathers' knowledge of neonatal danger signs and its associated factors in Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aimed to assess fathers' knowledge of neonatal danger signs and their associated factors in Northwest Ethiopia.

Design: Community-based cross-sectional study.

Setting: Enarji and Enawga Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia.

Enhancing bulb yield through nitrogen fertilization and the use of hybrid onion (Alluim cepa L.) varieties in northwest Ethiopia.

Onions are among the most important cash crops in developing countries, including Ethiopia. However, its production and productivity are very low, which is associated with inappropriate fertilization and the use of low-yielding varieties. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the nitrogen fertilizer rate on the growth, yield, and quality of hybrid onion varieties in northwest Ethiopia.