Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePrevalence, Types and Risk Factors for Malnutrition in Displaced Sudanese ChildrenNuha Mamoun, Susan Homedia, Mustafa Mabyou et al.The nutritional status of 327 under-five children living in Mayoo displacement camp, Khartoum, Sudan, was assessed during May- August 2004. Risk factors for protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) were also studied. According to WHO criteria, a total of 186 (56.1%) children had malnutrition, of these 101(30.1%), 43 (13.1%) and 42 (12.8%) were mildly, moderately and severely malnourished respectively. According to Welcome classification, … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 7,670 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssociation of Escherichia coli with the Prevalence of Flies PopulationHassan Flayiah Hassan, Marryam AlkafagiMass releases of house fly Musca domestica (L) and stable fly Stomoxys calcitrans (L). Produced by manure piles accumulated nearby horse stables and dairy farm village in Abu-Graib provide continuous threat to inhabitants west of Baghdad. Timing of fly’s mass release in association with the presence of Escherichia coli in manure piles was examined at these locations. Experimental result indicated … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2013 · 7,200 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnchoring Public Health Forecasts: High-Precision Obesity Prevalence Estimation Via Hybrid Geodemographic Ensemble RegressionTrenton Ward, Isaac OsunmakindeObesity remains a major driver of chronic disease and rising healthcare costs in the United States. Yet, most existing predictive models rely on single-model classifiers and rarely incorporate spatial structure or ensemble-based regression, thereby limiting their ability to capture geodemographic variation. This study introduces a hybrid unsupervised–supervised ensemble framework that integrates K-Means spatial profiling with a Stacking Regressor to address … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2026 · 632 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePrevalence and Determinants of Antibiotic Use by the Elderly in Marrakech, MoroccoNaima Aoutil, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed BouskraouiAntibiotics are essential for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections; however, their inappropriate use among elderly populations poses serious risks, including the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. Antimicrobial resistance has become a critical global public health challenge, with irrational antibiotic use being one of its primary drivers. In Morocco, data on antibiotic use among older adults remain scarce, particularly regarding … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1,365 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleInvestigating Campylobacter Spp. in Mekong Delta Duck Farms: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Antibiotic ResistanceNguyen Vu Thuy Hong Loan, Le Trung Kien, Do Ngoc Yen Phuong et al.Campylobacter spp. is a leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide, contributing to significant health and economic burdens, especially in poor hygiene practices. Investigating this bacterium's prevalence and antibiotic resistance in ducks from the Mekong Delta is essential, as the region's extensive duck farming industry presents a potential risk for transmission to humans through the food chain. During August 2024 to February … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 8 Feb 2026 · 1,615 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCarbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Korean Elderly Nursing Hospitals in 2023: Prevalence, Mortality, and Resistance PatternsLee Hye Seong, Jang Sung Hun, Kim Jae KyungInfections caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) represent a critical threat in healthcare settings owing to limited therapeutic options and high associated mortality. However, the epidemiological patterns and dynamics of CRE transmission in geriatric care hospitals remain poorly characterized. We elucidated the monthly incidence, bacterial species distribution, resistance genotypes, and patient demographics of CRE infections among inpatients at a senior care … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 30 Jan 2026 · 2,101 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePrevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in Republic of Korea: Impacts of Sex, Age, and Testing MethodHyeok-Jin Kwon, Sun-Gyu Kim, Junmin Lee et al.The prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) is increasing globally, necessitating a quick and accurate diagnosis method for appropriate treatment selection. An analysis of venereal diseases conducted at U2Bio (Jangwon Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea) over a 2-year period showed that Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection rates were related to sex, age, and specimen type. We … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 29 Oct 2024 · 5,018 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Cross-Sectional Study of the Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus InfectionOmar Atrooz, Rehab Thunibat, Ihssan AtroozLiver pain is increased by hepatotropic viruses, such as the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). This illness can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer. This study aims to determine the prevalence of hepatitis C in the Southern Jordanian cities (Karak and Tafilah) as well as the correlations between alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), age and gender in hepatitis C patients. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 5 Jul 2024 · 4,414 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn Observational Study on the Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Cheonan from 2017 to 2021Sun Jung Lee, Tae Su Jang, Jae Kyung KimAlthough the global incidence of sexually transmitted infections is increasing annually, there are few studies in Cheonan that have analyzed the frequency of infection by individual bacterial species by age since 2017. Therefore, in this observational study, we investigated trends in sexually transmitted infections in Cheonan, South Korea, since 2017. From January 2017 to November 2021, 3,297 specimens were obtained … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 17 Apr 2024 · 6,316 accessesView PDFCite