Mogadishu University

Development and structural validation of the Artificial Intelligence Competency Scale for Nurse Educators (AI-CSNE): a three-domain measure of perceived AI competency

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare and nursing education has created new competency requirements for nurse educators. Despite this growing demand, there is a notable lack of rigorously developed and psychometrically validated instruments specifi...

When health facilities close, outbreaks follow: the public health consequences of aid cuts in Somalia

Abstract Somalia’s fragile health system is increasingly threatened by reductions in humanitarian financing, with potentially serious consequences for outbreak prevention and public-health preparedness. Recent funding cuts have already resulted in the closure of health and nutrit...

Hybrid explainable ensemble machine learning framework for flood susceptibility prediction in Somalia

Flooding remains one of the most severe hydro-meteorological hazards in Somalia, particularly along the Jubba River system, where recurring inundation threatens settlements, agricultural land, infrastructure, and livelihoods. This study developed a hybrid explainable artificial i...

Climate change impacts and resilience pathways in somalia through a systematic review

Somalia is among the most climate-vulnerable countries worldwide, characterized by predominantly arid and semi-arid regions increasingly affected by recurrent droughts, irregular precipitation, rising temperatures, land degradation, and water scarcity, all of which compromise liv...

The empty shell syndrome in Somalia’s aid‑driven health system and the pediatric malnutrition crisis

Abstract In early 2026, Somalia reached a critical threshold in pediatric malnutrition, with admissions hitting five-year highs. This surge is exacerbated by the simultaneous closure of nearly 500 nutrition clinics due to international funding cuts and a sharp, conflict-driven ri...

Karnataka Politics and Local Administration

Karnataka has developed a strong democratic political system supported by constitutional governance and an extensive framework of local self-government. This paper examines the political structure of the state and the role of local administration in promoting decentralized govern...

Karnataka Politics and Local Administration

Abstract Karnataka has developed a strong democratic political system supported by constitutional governance and an extensive framework of local self-government. This paper examines the political structure of the state and the role of local administration in promoting decentraliz...

Integrated prognostic framework for survival status, Cancer stages and time estimation in hepatocellular carcinoma using machine learning approaches

Current medical limitations in assessing cancer survival status, stage, and duration necessitate advancements beyond physical indicators and conventional diagnostic techniques. Improving the quality of patient treatment is an ongoing objective of the medical community. Accurate p...

The first Bundibugyo virus vaccine trial: from first-in-human testing to outbreak readiness

On July 24, 2026, Oxford reported administering ChAdOx1 BDBV to the first participant in BD-Ebov, the first Phase I trial of a vaccine designed specifically against Bundibugyo virus. This single-ce...

Clinical Characteristics, outcomes, and mortality predictors of sepsis patients in an East African emergency department at Mogadishu, Somalia: an observational cohort study

Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where prospective emergency department data remain limited. In Somalia, evidence describing the clinical characteristics and outcom...