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IntroductionMarjolin's ulcer is an aggressive malignant tumor that occurs in chronic, non-healing wounds [1].These lesions may be due to trauma or any other cause of a chronic inflammatory reaction on the skin such as burn scars [2] [3].It is a rare disease.The current frequency is not known, but the incidence of malignant AbstractMarjolin's ulcer is an aggressive tumor that occurs on a chronic non-healing wounds or burn scars.It's a rare disease.Histologically, it is most often a squamous...
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Abstract Adaptation of the agricultural sector to climate change is crucial to avoid food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. Farmers’ perception of climate change is a crucial element in adaptation process. The aim of this study was (i) to compare farmers’ perception of climate change with actual weather data recorded in central Mali, (ii) to identify changes in agricultural practices implemented by farmers to adapt to climate change, and (iii) to investigate the link between farmers’...
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Critical skills of pre-reading, pre-writing, reasoning, creative thinking, and working collaboratively need to be developed at an early age.During the preprimary years, children should develop key skills that relate and integrate the broader outlooks for learning.If the pre-primary curriculum is not conceptualized developmentally by the teachers, it can de-motivate young children by decreasing their self-esteem.Botswana's pre-primary curriculum has six learning areas meant to develop...
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In recent times, employers and other industry players have lamented over the non-performance of graduates on the job.This is because students find it difficult to apply what is learned in schools in the world of work.This study examined high-stakes examination and its impact on the learning approaches adopted by students in a University in Ghana.The study was carried out using the descriptive survey design.The target population was undergraduate students.Questionnaires were administered to...
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Some resource-rich countries face challenges when it comes to the socio-economic development of its employees and the community at large. This study seeks to examine Gecamines' contribution to the socio-economic conditions of its employees based in the Lubumbashi area and to some extent the province of Katanga under the rubric of resource curse theory. Through this study, lessons can be learnt from the findings on how state-owned mining companies could work on improving their socio-economic...
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Recurring effects of climate change have compelled development stakeholders to come up with strategies to communicate practical adaptation and mitigation measures. With the digitalisation of the world, ICTs have become handy in extensively channelling these messages. Guided by the normative structural and integrated approach theoretical perspective, this study examined the role of ICT in promoting awareness and climate change conscious actions among residents of the Okavango Delta community...
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Background: Myopia is the most common cause of refractive errors in both adults and children in many countries. However, it is not a simple refractive error but sometimes and eyesight-threatening disorder. The disorder has a great impact on public health and the socio-economic well-being of people, particularly children.Aim: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of myopia amongst secondary school learners.Setting: The study was conducted in the Vhembe District, South Africa.Methods: A...
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Introduction:The main entry point for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention, care, and treatment is through HIV testing services.Despite undeniable benefits and increased availability of HIV testing services, uptake remains low among students.The purpose of the study was to determine factors contributing to low HIV testing services uptake among tertiary students in a university in South Africa. Material and methods:A cross-sectional...
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2019年3月にサイクロン・イダイがモザンビーク国ベイラ市付近に上陸し，甚大な被害が発生した．サイクロン・イダイ来襲時は，比較的潮位が低く，高潮被害はなかったが，高潮位時の被害が危惧された．そこで，本研究では，ベイラ市を対象として，サイクロン・イダイによる被害状況を踏まえて高潮特性を分析し，サイクロン規模と潮位条件を考慮して高潮ハザードマップを作成したものである．
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Indeed, the adverse effects of climate change are already evident in resource poor countries including Ethiopia.Southern Ethiopia is known with favorable environment for homegarden agroforestry (HGAF) Production practices.This study aimed at examining the role of HGAF practice in climate change adaptation in Aleta Chuko woreda, Southern Ethiopia.Multistage sampling procedures have used to select sample households.Data were collected from adopter and non-adopter categories of HGAF practice...
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The study adopted the Explanatory Mixed Method approach to answer the research question of the study.The population of the study consist of six thousand and thirty (6030) students from The Tema (TEMASCO), Chemu, Methodist Day (MEDASS), Presbyterian (TEMA PRESEC), Our Lady of Mercy (OLAMS) and Manhean (MANSEC).Senior High Schools in Tema metropolis of Ghana.Stratified, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to sample three hundred (300) students fifty (50) from each of the...
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Inland fisheries of arid and semi-arid regions of Africa are seriously threatened by negative impacts of climate change. Literature and several models show increase in temperature of 1.1oC in some areas. Sea level rise is projected to increase to 0.8 m by the year 2100. Fish yields have increased almost linearly by around half a million metric tons per decade over the past 60 years, while clear cyclical variations in the residuals of about 20 years' periodicity above and below the trend line...
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Mentoring relationships and programs have become a subject of global interest and their relevance is high in the ever-evolving health system. In Nigeria, informal system of mentoring is largely practiced. To be able to institutionalize mentoring program, there is need to explore the various challenges of mentoring process and suggest potential approaches for effective mentor-mentee relationship in health research institutions in Nigeria.The study was designed to explore the barriers and...
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Background: Most educational institutions in Nigeria were shut down for a long while at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as a preventive measure, and this affected dental students' academic and clinical training. Aim: To determine the influence of the pandemic on the academic, clinical training, and psychosocial well-being of dental students in Nigeria. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate dental students in clinical years in Nigerian dental...