Copperbelt University

A systematic review of advances and challenges in stroke prevention in sickle cell disease since the STOP trials

Abstract Background Stroke is among the most disabling complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). The STOP trials established transcranial Doppler (TCD) screening with chronic transfusion as the basis of primary stroke prevention. Implementation remains uneven, however, and evid...

BRIDGING THE ADVISORY GAP: A DESIGN SCIENCE RESEARCH APPROACH TO DIGITAL ADVISORY MATCHING FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN ZAMBIA

This study addresses the advisory gap faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia, where limited access to timely, affordable, and locally relevant professional guidance can constrain enterprise development. Using a Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, the study...

Selective Lithium Recovery from Spent Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries Used in Solar Energy Storage

The growing adoption of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, LFP) batteries in renewable energy storage systems is expected to generate substantial volumes of end-of-life batteries, presenting both waste-management challenges and opportunities for critical-mineral recovery. Although...

Microalgal diversity changes as a bioindicator of aquatic metal pollution on the Central African Copperbelt

Intensification of mining has increased the vulnerability of stream ecosystems on the Central African Copperbelt (CACB) to metal pollution. This study assessed the response of microalgae to mining pollution as bioindicators of aquatic ecosystem health in the Upper Kafue River (UK...

Elite informal housing and environmental sustainability: the case of forest 27 in Zambia

This study investigated the nature of elite informality together with its effect on environmental sustainability and the welfare of subaltern communities. This study is important in view of the scarcity of scholarly work looking at how elite housing informality affects vulnerable...

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antifungal resistance and stewardship among pharmacy students in Zambia: a cross-sectional study to inform antifungal stewardship programs

Background Antifungal resistance (AFR) is a growing global health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Zambia, where antifungals are often accessed without prescription. Antifungal stewardship (AFS) programs aim to optimise antifungal use, yet limited...

Prevalence of cervical human papillomavirus infections and cytological abnormalities in asymptomatic women living with HIV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cervical cancer from persistent HPV infection is the leading cause of cancer death among Sub-Saharan African women. We here addressed the existing knowledge gap concerning the prevalence of HPV infection and cervical lesions in asymptomatic women living with HIV (WLWH) in Addis A...