20 articles for “North Africa”

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleMultivariate Analysis of Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors in a North African Population: A Call for Targeted Maternal Health InterventionsHafssa Abdellaoui, Nadia Ouzennou, Adnane Hakem, Samia RkhaGestational Diabetes (GD) is a multifactorial condition influenced by demographic, anthropometric and obstetric determinants. Identifying predictive factors is essential to anticipate the disorder, guide prevention strategies and reduce maternal and neonatal complications. To assess the risk factors associated with GDM in pregnant women in the Marrakech-Safi region, in order to fill a gap in national data. A retrospective cross-sectional study … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 10 May 2026 · 1,531 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleEstimation of Pathogenic Microorganisms during Atmospheric Tempestat North AfricaU. Ali RahomaProblem statement: Dust continued to blow across northern Africa and the Mediterranean Sea on March 3, 2005. Many sources are associated with areas where human impacts are well documented. Approach: Nonetheless, the largest and most active sources are located in truly remote areas where there is little or no human activity. Dust activity is extremely sensitive to many environmental parameters. … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 29 Mar 2011 · 7,401 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleFirst Report of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Circulating Recombinant Form 02_AG Recombinant Strain of African Origin from North IndiaUjjwal Neogi, Vikas Sood, Arpita Choudhury et al.Problem statement: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type-1 (HIV-1) displays extensive genetic diversity globally which poses a serious challenge in making efficacious vaccine and developing effective therapeutic interventions. HIV-1 epidemic in India is largely driven by genetic subtype C but lately a number of reports suggest the presence of circulating recombinant forms and unique recombinant forms from different states of India. Approach: … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 6,737 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Evaluation of Childhood Overweight Studies from South Africa: A Bibliometric Review from 2003-2023Mere IdamokoroOverweight/obesity exists as a severe threat to the well-being of children globally, with its prevalence in South Africa steadily increasing in recent years. Childhood obesity/overweight can be linked to several life-threatening ailments and, in some cases, death. The present bibliometric review aimed to quantify and map out scholarly outputs on obesity/overweight research published in South Africa through a bibliometric analysis. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 5 Mar 2025 · 4,904 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCharacterization of the Consanguinity in the Moroccan Population of DoukkalaAbderrazak El Khair, Noura Dahbi, Khadija Cheffi et al.Consanguinity, or the practice of marrying close relatives, is a prevalent phenomenon in many parts of the world, including North Africa. It seems to offer psychological, social, economic, and cultural advantages for couples and their families. In Morocco, the situation of this marital behavior is far from being closely defined. The objective of this research endeavor is to furnish a … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 26 Apr 2023 · 7,863 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Raw Cow's Milk in the Region of Batna, AlgeriaSabrina Rabehi, Bakir Mamache, Taha Mossadak Hamdi et al.The aim of this study is the detection of the presence of L. monocytogenes in raw milk in the region of Batna using the real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) technique, in order to assess the riskrun by the consumer of raw milk in the study area. 65 milk samples were investigated for the detection of L. monocytogenes. The detection … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 15 Oct 2021 · 6,997 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Review on Epidemiology and Thalassemia Distribution, in Relevance to United Arab Emirates PopulationPooja Shivappa, Grisilda Vidya Bernhardt, Manal Munir Mufti, Ayesha BanuThalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed, which leads to anemia. Depending on the type of mutated globin, there are two … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 1 Jun 2021 · 7,570 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIncidence of Cystic Echinococcosis in Libya: I. Seroprevalence of Hydatid Disease in Sheep and Goats Naturally Exposed to the Infection in the North Midland RegionMohamed M. Ibrahem, Badereddin B. Annajar, Wafa M. IbrahemHydatid disease is one of the most and serious public health and veterinary problems in Libya and other North African countries. Thirteen rural villages of two main districts bordered to each other at the north midland of the country namely, Misrata which is almost agricultural area and about 200 km east of Tripoli and Sirt which is almost pasture area … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 28 Oct 2016 · 7,418 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrevalence of Paragonimus InfectionNworie Okoro, Reginald Azu Onyeagba, Chukwudi Anyim et al.Paragonimiasis (human infections with the lung fluke Paragonimus westermani) is an important public health problem in parts of Africa. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of Paragonimus infection in Ebonyi State. Deep sputum samples from 3600 individuals and stool samples from 900 individuals in nine Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State, Nigeria were examined for Paragonimus ova using … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 2 Mar 2013 · 7,810 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDistribution Pattern of Human Urinary Schistosomiasis in Kwara State, NigeriaSunday Ojo Joseph, Babamale Olarewaju Abdulkareem, Ugbomoiko Uade SamuelHuman urinary schistosomiasis is a severe parasitic infectious disease in many rural communities in tropical Africa. The status of infection in Kwara State is inadequately documented. We, therefore, investigated distribution pattern of infection amongst school-aged children in the three Senatorial Districts of the state. Of 3757 urine samples examined, 670 (17.8%) were infected with 8.9% in Central, 13.5% in South … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 1 Feb 2018 · 7,659 accessesView PDF Cite