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2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 147-159
Childhood obesity remains one of the most significant public health challenges worldwide, with its prevalence increasing across both developed and developing countries. This narrative review examines a wide range of childhood obesity prevention strategies, em...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 170-180
Bariatric surgery has become the cornerstone in the management of severe obesity, offering significant and sustained weight reduction alongside improvement or resolution of obesity-related comorbidities. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the di...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 138-146
Asymptomatic malaria, defined as the presence of Plasmodium parasites in human blood without clinical symptoms, is a major barrier to malaria elimination. These silent infections occur across all endemic settings and represent a significant infectious reservo...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 128-137
Artemisinin and its derivatives are the cornerstone of global malaria treatment, primarily through artemisininbased combination therapies (ACTs). These drugs have significantly reduced malaria morbidity and mortality due to their rapid parasite clearance and...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 118-127
Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, claiming over half a million lives annually, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for the majority of deaths. Despite substantial global progress, differences in malaria transmission...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 104-117
Malaria remains one of the most serious public health threats worldwide, particularly in humanitarian crises marked by displacement, conflict, and the collapse of healthcare systems. This paper explores the multifaceted response to malaria in emergencies, emp...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 93-103
Malaria remains one of the most significant public health challenges worldwide, with billions of people at risk and disproportionate impacts on children under five and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. While global interventions have reduced morbidity and...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 81-92
Malaria remains one of the world’s most devastating infectious diseases, caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite repeated exposure in endemic regions, the development of long-lasting immunity remains elusive due to...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 73-80
Despite advances in modern healthcare, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) continue to play a critical role in maternal and neonatal care, particularly in rural and underserved communities across Africa and Asia. This study explores the ethno-botanical knowle...
2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 65-72
The global burden of malaria, especially from Plasmodium falciparum, underscores the urgent need for effective, affordable, and accessible treatments. Traditional medicinal plants have long served as a primary health resource in malaria-endemic regions, offer...