Aim: This systematic review aimed to determine the risk factors for malocclusions. Methods: A comprehensive search for publications in electronic databases such as PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane, Google scholar, Scopus and Web of science was conducted in order to identify and choose the literature for this paper. 13 articles were selected, and their level of methodological quality was appraised using the STROBE quality assessment tool. Results:...

Dentistry 

Ghana became politically independent from colonial rule on 6th March 1957 to signify the end of colonial rule. Meanwhile, Eurocentric schooling and its foundation still shape Ghana’s education system. The paper looked at the impact of the English language hegemony as the primary medium of instruction on Indigenous Ghanaian languages and cultural expression and how Eurocentric frameworks have influenced the educational content and marginalized Ghanaian language and knowledge systems. It concluded...

Education Administration 

Surgical site infection (SSI) following emergency cesarean section (EC/S) remains a common and widespread problem contributing to significant morbidity and mortality possibly due to the emergency nature of the surgical intervention. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and predictors of surgical site infections (SSI) following emergency cesarean section (EC/S) at Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital (DRRH), where the rate is notably high. A prospective cohort study included 200 women who u...

Gynecology & Obstetrics 

The study used a quasi-experimental study design to evaluate the effect of a role-play teaching strategy on science students’ interest in the teaching and learning of photosynthesis. The sample comprised third-year biology students of 3 intact classes totaling 157 at Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua. Sixty-three (63) of the students, 21 for each class, volunteered to participate in the role-play. The students answered a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire on whether the use of role-play for te...

Educational Technology 

Background: Fractures of the long bones are becoming increasingly common in our environment, due to the upsurge in road accidents. In low- and middle-income countries such as Cameroon, where universal health coverage is still in its infancy, patients tend to orient their treatment choices according to their financial means. This study aimed to assess the functional outcome of patients with long bone fractures discharged against medical advice at the Yaounde Emergency Center. Methods: We conducte...

Orthopedics 

This paper aims to deeply explore the economic growth dynamics during the apartheid era in South Africa and its long-term consequences on social inequality. In terms of research methods, by reviewing the historical background and implementation of apartheid policies in detail, this paper adopts various means such as literature research, historical analysis, data analysis, and case studies to analyze how this policy strengthened the economic disparity between whites and blacks through key areas s...

Culture  Anthropology 

The development of a web-based waste management application addresses the unique challenges of waste collection in Port Harcourt Metropolis. Traditional waste management practices often suffer from inefficiencies such as irregular schedules, ineffective communication, and limited tracking capabilities, leading to environmental and public health concerns. The proposed system integrates cutting-edge technologies, including React for frontend design, Node.js and Express.js for backend operations, M...

Environmental Sciences 

Although there are ongoing controversies, tooth extraction as a solution for various malocclusions has been a well-established practice for decades. While premolar extractions are the most common, there are cases where atypical extractions are indicated. While decision-making can be challenging, when cases are carefully selected, the treatment outcomes are comparable to, and sometimes better than, those achieved with conventional extraction patterns. This article presents three clinical cases su...

Dentistry 

This paper describes the development and implementation of a control system for a direct current (DC) motor using the Arduino Uno microcontroller, based on the speed and direction control of the motor. DC motors are widely utilized in various applications due to their simplicity and efficiency; however, robotics and automation are only performed effectively through proper control of the operational parameters. This research aims to develop a strong motor control system that can dynamically chang...

Electric Engineering  Industrial Engineering 

Human Herpesviruses (HHVs) are a group of large DNA viruses that can establish lifelong infections in their hosts. They achieve this by switching between two phases: the lytic phase, where the virus actively replicates, and the latent phase, where the virus remains dormant but can reactivate later. A key factor in this process is microRNAs (miRNAs)—small, non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression. In human cells, miRNAs play a crucial role in controlling various biological processes...

Immunology