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Cheikh Anta Diop University
Recent research
- AI & ComputingOpen access
Replicability of agent-based simulations: a case study with a SEIRS epidemiological model
Reproducibility is not only a cornerstone of the advancement of science, but also of scientific credibility. However, it remains a persistent challenge across many disciplines, and it is now referred to as the “reproducibility crisis.” This issue is particularly relevant in compu...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Cervical cancer is a major public health problem, but it can be prevented through screening and treatment of precancerous lesions. The aim of this study was to assess the association between cervical cancer-related stigma and prior cervical cancer screening uptake among women in...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
The creation of the seaside resort of Saly in Senegal in 1984 marked the beginning of a transition from a village to an urban center. However, the development of a designated area is often marked by a context of urban transformation and expansion, giving rise to various territori...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Evaluation of the Cardiac Autonomic Control of Patients with Arterial Hypertension
Background: Hypertension remains the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Scientific literature had found a dysregulation of heart by autonomic nervous system in hypertensive patients. Objective: Our objective was to evaluate the autonomic nervous control...
- BiologyOpen access
Breast cancer constitutes a major public health problem. In Senegal, this pathology ranks second in terms of incidence and third in terms of mortality among cancers. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two susceptibility genes for breast and/or ovarian cancer, implicated in hereditary breast can...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Factors influencing access to healthcare for the indigent in Senegal
Equitable access to health services remains a major challenge to achieving universal health coverage (UHC). In Senegal, the National Family Safety Net Program (PNBSF) aims to reduce vulnerability among poor households through cash transfers and free enrolment in community-based h...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
In the context of growing international recognition of geospatial information as a strategic driver of evidence-based decision-making, digital transformation, and sustainable development, robust assessment frameworks are essential for guiding the development of National Spatial D...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Advanced chronic kidney disease in children with CAKUT: a retrospective cohort study in Senegal
Abstract Background Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children worldwide. In low-resource settings, delayed diagnosis and limited access to specialized nephrological and surgical care may increase...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Starch-based materials are a diverse and rapidly growing class of bio-based, biodegradable, and renewable materials derived primarily from plant starch such as corn, potato, tapioca, wheat, rice, etc. They can offer a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based plasti...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
Abstract This article examines the relationship between Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) and Islamic Finance in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) zone. Using the BRVM Socially Responsible Index (BRVM-SRI) and the ECOWAS Shariah index as respective represen...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background The association between pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) and painful vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients is a rare clinical entity, rarely reported in the literature (it is the 3rd published case). It illustrates a critical therapeutic d...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
There is a pressing need to address the unique challenges of managing Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), where mental health resources are scarce and unevenly distributed. To develop this evidence-based guideline, we conducted a sy...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Onchocerciasis remains a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, despite decades of control efforts. In Senegal, transmission was historically focal but intense along the Gambia and Falémé river basins in the southeast of the country. Building on the legacy of the Onch...