Submissions from 2023
Delivering Health Services during Early Days of COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Frontline Healthcare Workers in Kenya’s Urban Informal Settlements, Vibian Angweny, Sabina Odero, Stephen Mulupi, Derrick Ssewanyana, Constance Shumba, Eunice Ndirangu, and Amina Abubakar
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the management of cancer in Uganda, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Esther C. Atukunda, Ivan Kahwa, Lina S. Mathew Alonga, Clement O. Ajayi, Casim U. Tolo, Patrick E. Ogwang, and Maud M. Kamatenesi
The meaning of caring for patients with cancer among traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda: A grounded theory approach, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Esther C. Atukunda, Grace Nambozi, Casim U. Tolo, Martin Ogwang, and Mauda M. Kamatenesi
Differences in symptom severity and quality of life among patients with cancer using conventional therapies with/without herbal medicines in Uganda: a cross-sectional study, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Alfred Jatho, Maud M. Kamatenesi, and Esther C. Atukunda
Clinical dynamics of stress and burnout among midwives in Calabar, South-Southern Nigeria, F. Emile Asuquo, Grace Edwards, Ahmed Sarki, Paulina A. Akpan-idiok, and Mary Namuguzi
Validation of the safety attitudes questionnaire for assessing patient safety culture in critical care settings of three selected Ugandan hospitals, Joseph Atukwatse, Vallence Niyonzima, Cliff Aliga, Jalia Nakandi Serwadda, Rosemary Nankunda, and Catherine Nakiganda
Factors influencing the use of multiple HIV prevention services among transport workers in a city in southwestern Uganda, Benjamin Betunga, Phionah Atuhaire, Catherine Nakasiita, Christa Kanyamuneza, Proscovia Namiiro, Joseph Tugume, Matovu Hairat, Ahmed Sarki, Benedicto Mugabi, Birungi Lilian, Richard Mugisha Richard Mugisha, Edward Kumakech, and John Baptist Asiimwe
Barriers and facilitators to anti-retroviral therapy adherence among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis, Londiwe D. Hlophe, Jacques L. Tamuzi, Constance Shumba, and Peter S. Nyasulu
Nurses' preparedness for disaster response in rural and urban primary healthcare settings in Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Mary Lyimo, Yudas Ndungile, and Elisha Robert
The Role of Nurse-Client Relationships in Maternal and Child Healthcare: A Qualitative Study in Rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Loveluck Mwasha, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Esther Ngadaya, Alexander Manu, Mary Mmweteni, Doreen Philbert, Dorica Burengelo, Gibson Kagaruki, Mbazi Senkoro, Godfather Kimaro, and Amos Kahwa
Improving nursing education curriculum as a tool for strengthening the nurse–client relationships in maternal and child healthcare: Insights from a human-centered design study in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
Interventions co-designed by healthcare providers and clients for improving therapeutic relationships in maternal and child healthcare: a pilot study using human centered design in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
The perceived benefits and effectiveness of patient feedback systems in strengthening patient-provider relationships in Rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
Implementation of evidence-based multiple focus integrated intensified TB screening to end TB (EXIT-TB) package in East Africa: a qualitative study, Kahabi Isangula, Doreen Philbert, Florence Ngari, Tigest Ajeme, Godfather Kimaro, Getnet Yimer, Nicholaus P. Mnyambwa, Winters Muttamba, Irene Najjingo, and Aman Wilfred
Mosquito bed net use and associated factors among pregnant women in Rwanda: A nationwide survey, Joseph Kawuki, Elorm Donkor, Lilian Nuwabaine, and Ghislaine Gatasi
Prevalence of risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus among sexually active women in Rwanda: a nationwide survey, Joseph Kawuki, Lilian Nuwabaine, Angella Namulema, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, and Elorm Donkor
Nursing and midwifery education, regulation and workforce in Kenya: A scoping review, Rachel Kimani and Samwel Gatimu
Nurse practitioner role in Kenya, Rachel Kimani and Eunice Ndirangu
Health service factors influencing uptake of cervical visual inspection with acetic acid in selected health facilities in Embu County, Kenya, Evah Maina, Abednego Ongeso, Innocent M., and Emmah M.
Structure healthcare standards and criteria that contribute to the care of residents in homes for the elderly: a narrative review, Victor Mathias, Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg, and Mariana van der Heever
Structure Healthcare Standards and Criteria That Contribute to the Care of Residents in Homes for the Elderly: A Narrative Review, Victor Mathias, Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg, and Mariana van der Heever
Work-related stress among midwives in Central Uganda. A key comparison between rural-urban and private-public midwives: A Cross-sectional Study, Diana Mbatudde, Ahmed Sarki, Ofra Halperin, Ekaete Asuquo, and Grace Edward
Mental health and psychological well-being of Kenyan adolescents from Nairobi and the Coast regions in the context of COVID-19, Gideon Mbithi, Adam Mabrouk, Ahmed Sarki, Rachel Odhiambo, Mary Namuguzi, Judith Dzombo, Joseph Atukwatse, Margaret Kabue, Paul Mwangi, and Amina Abubakar
Prevalence and factors associated with sexual and reproductive health literacy among youth living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study, Benedicto Mugabi, Miisa Nanyingi, Richard Kabanda, Juliet Ndibazza, Peter Elyanu, John Baptist Asiimwe, Gorret Nazziwa, Gilbert Habaasa, and Adeodata Kekitiinwa
Dengue virus and blood safety: a mini-review of research publications, Festus Mulakoli, George Gachara, Eric Ndombi, and Samoel Khamadi
Strengthening midwives’ competencies for addressing maternal and newborn mortality in Tanzania: Lessons from Midwifery Emergency Skills Training (MEST) Project, Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga, Martha Rimoy, Feddy Mwanga, Agnes F. Massae, Stella E. Mushy, Lucy Kisaka, Nicodem Komba, Lucy Mabada, Ecstasy Mlay, Elizabeth Mwakalinga, Loveluck Mwasha, Filbert Francis Temba, and Nathanael Sirili
Triggers of distress during chemotherapy among cancer survivors from two tertiary hospitals in Kenya, F. M. Mwangangi, D. Makworo, J. R. Aluoch, and Irene Mageto
Disrespect and abuse in maternity care in a low-resource setting in Tanzania: Provider’s perspectives of practice, Loveluck Mwasha, Lucy Kisaka, and Eunice Pallangyo
Antimicrobial resistance and rational prescription practices: knowledge, perceptions and confidence of health profession interns in Uganda, Shamim Nabidda, Rogers Ssennyonjo, Joseph Atwaru, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Shiellah Baryayaka, Kennedy Pangholi, and Jonans Tusiimire
Development and initial validation of the Kiswahili version of the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS-K) questionnaire, Aliasgar Nagri, Miten Patel, Tumbwene Mwansisya, and Philip Adebayo
Academic libraries as learning organizations: enhancing CPD activities within selected university libraries in Uganda, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube
Continuing professional development strategies for digital transformation among academic librarians in Africa: a systematic review, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube
The factors associated with caesarean section at a rural hospital in Southwestern Uganda: A cross-sectional study, Lilian Nuwabaine, Mathius Amperiize, and Patience Annet Nakalega
Sexual violence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: A 2020 nationwide cross-sectional survey, Lilian Nuwabaine, Joseph Kawuki, Earnest Amwiine, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, Elorm Donkor, and Humphrey Atwijukiire
Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone: Evidence from a nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey of 2019, Lilian Nuwabaine, Quraish Sserwanja, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba
Psychometric evaluation of PHQ–9 and GAD–7 among community health volunteers and nurses/midwives in Kenya following a nation-wide telephonic survey, Sabina Odero, Paul Mwangi, Rachel Odhiambo, Brenda Nzioka, Constance Shumba, Eunice Ndirangu, and Amina Abubakar
Trends and determinants of modern contraceptive utilisation among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in Sierra Leone: an analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys, 2008-2019, Emmanuel Olal, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Ritah Nantale, Quraish Sserwanja, Chola Nakazwe, Lilian Nuwabaine, David Mukunya, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, and Lenka Benova
High prevalence of vaccine-preventable anal human papillomavirus infections is associated with HIV infection among gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya, Myo Minn Oo, Samantha Moore, Suzanne Gibbons, Wendy Adhiambo, Peter Muthoga, Naomi Siele, Maureen Akolo, Henok Gebrebrhan, Aida Sivro, and Blake T. Ball
Promoting students’ meaningful engagement in active learning within a group setting: reflections on teaching and learning using Brookfield's four lenses model, Eunice Pallangyo and Kahabi Isangula
Geographical associations of HIV prevalence in female sex workers from Nairobi, Kenya (2014-2017), Souradet Y. Shaw, Neil Reed, Tabitha Wanjiru, Festus Muriuki, Julius Munyao, Maureen Akolo, Achieng Tago, Lawrence Gelmon, Joshua Kimani, and Lyle R. McKinnon
Determinants of quality contraceptive counselling information among young women in Sierra Leone: insights from the 2019 Sierra Leone demographic health survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba
Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward cervical cancer screening among female university students in Ishaka Western Uganda, Ibe Michael Usman, Naguledaticha Chama, Eric O. Aigbogun Jr, Annet Kabanyoro, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Comfort Ojochenemi Usman, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Elisa Ndyamuhakyi, Victor Bassey Archibong, and Comfort Onongha
Preparedness, resilience and unmet needs of informal caregivers of advanced cancer patients in a Regional Mission Hospital in Kenya: Qualitative study, Too Wesley, Faith Lelei, Mary Adam, and Pete Halestrap
Submissions from 2022
Factors associated with adherence to HIV testing guidelines among HIV negative female sex workers in Kampala Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, Lovemore Mapahla, Innocent Maposa, and Peter Nyasulu
A retrospective cross sectional study assessing factors associated with retention and non-viral suppression among HIV positive FSWs receiving antiretroviral therapy from primary health care facilities in Kampala, Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, Lovemore Mapahla, and Peter S. Nyasulu
“My condition is my secret”: perspectives of HIV positive female sex workers on differentiated service delivery models in Kampala Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, and Peter S. Nyasulu
Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health education: perspectives from secondary school teachers in Northern Nigeria, Nkechi W. Emenike, Franklin I. Onukwugha, Ahmed Sarki, and Lesley Smith
Barriers to anti-retroviral therapy adherence among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed-methods systematic review protocol, Londiwe D. Hlophe, Jacques L. Tamuzi, Constance Shumba, and Peter S. Nyasulu
The Dangers of Being Old in Rural Tanzania: A Call for Interventions for Strengthening Palliative Care in Low-Income Communities, Kahabi Isangula
The perceived role and effectiveness of patient feedback system in strengthening therapeutic relationships in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula
The role and effectiveness of patient feedback system in strengthening patient-provider relationships in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula
Healthcare Providers' Experiences With a Clinical Mentorship Intervention to Improve Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Care in Mwanza, Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Columba Mbekenga, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Loveluck Mwasha, Lucy Kisaka, Edna Selestine, David Siso, Thomas Rutachunzibwa, Secilia Mrema, and Eunice Pallangyo
Factors shaping good and poor nurse-client relationships in maternal and child care: a qualitative study in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, Columba Mbekenga, Eunice Ndirangu, and Constance Shumba
Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships in Maternal and Child Health Care in Rural Tanzania: Protocol for a Human-Centered Design Intervention, Kahabi Isangula, Constance Shumba, Eunice Pallangyo, Columba Mbekenga, and Eunice Ndirangu
African culture, traditional medicine, and cancer care, Peter Bai James, John Baptist Asiimwe, Jon Wardle, Amos Deogratius Mwaka, and Ossy Muganga Julius Kasilo
Fear, faith and finances: health literacy experiences of English and Swahili speaking women newly diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer, Diana Kassaman, Tayreez Mushani, Peterson Kiraithe, Sharon Brownie, and Margaret Barton-Burk
Intimate partner violence disclosure and associated factors among pregnant women attending a city hospital in South-Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study, Eve Katushabe, John Baptist Asiimwe, and Vincent Batwala
Prevalence and determinants of intimate-partner violence among pregnant women attending a city health Centre IV, South western Uganda, during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study, Eve Katushabe, Anthonia Chinweuba, Altraide Omieibi, and John Baptist Asiimwe
Child mortality in Africa and south Asia: a multidimensional research and policy framework, Rachel Kimani and Samwel Gatimu
Mental health interventions for adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review, Adam Mabrouk, Gideon Mbithi1, Esther Chongwo, Ezra Too, Ahmed Sarki, Mary Namuguzi, Joseph Atukwatse, Derrick Ssewanyana, and Amina Abubakar
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preparedness for Managing Pregnant and Postpartum Women with COVID-19 Among Nurse-Midwives in Kenya, Rose Maina, Rachel Kimani, James Orwa, Bernard Mutwiri, Carolyne K. Nyariki, Sheila Shaibu, and Valerie Fleming
Extent to which Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid Screening Guidelines are Adhered to in Selected Health Facilities in Embu County, Kenya before and after Intervention, Evah M. M., Abednego Ongeso, Innocent M., and Emmah M.
Resilience: Key Factors Associated With Resilience of Older People in Botswana, Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa and Sheila Shaibu
Dengue Virus Surveillance and Blood Safety: A One Health Perspective, Festus Mulakoli, George Gachara, Eric Ndombi, and Samoel Khamadi
Perinatal care in Western Uganda: Prevalence and factors associated with appropriate care among women attending three district hospitals, Mercy Muwema, Dan K. Kaye, Grace Edwards, Gorrette Nalwadda, Joanita Nangendo, Jaffer Okiring, Wilson Mwanja, Elizabeth N. Ekong, Joan N. Kalyango, and Joaniter I. Nankabirwa
The impact of training on self-reported performance in reproductive, maternal, and newborn health service delivery among healthcare workers in Tanzania: a baseline- and endline-survey, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Columba Mbekenga, Kahabi Isangula, Loveluck Mwasha, Stewart Mbelwa, Mary Lyimo, Lucy Kisaka, Victor Mathias, Eunice Pallangyo, Grace Edwards, Michaela Mantel, Sisawo Konteh, Thomas Rutachunzibwa, and Marleen Temmerman
Consensus on Constraints in Marital Satisfaction Among Married People in African Context, Tumbwene Mwansisya and Ipyana H. Mwampagatwa
Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda, Grace Nakate, Sean Mackay, Eunice Ndirangu, and Valerie Fleming
Health workers’ documentation process as a prerequisite to the integration of patient care at a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda, Grace Nakate, Mary Moleki, Ahmed Sarki, and Valerie Fleming
Exploring experiences regarding information literacy competencies among nursing students at Aga Khan University, Uganda, Sarah Nakaziba, Sarah Kaddu, Mary Namuguzi, and Arnold Mwanzu
Application of Mixed Methods in Information Science Research in Africa: A Methodological Review, Sarah Nakaziba and Mary Namuguzi
Unit Knowledge and Practice of Emergency Nursing Interventions at a Tertiary Public Cardiac Health Center in Uganda, Harriet Namukwaya, Cliff Asher Aliga, Grace Nakate, and Judith Mutyabule
Midwife-Led Community Transformation (Milcot) Nursing Now Challenge in Uganda, Harriet Nayika, Cliff Aliga, Lisa Bayliss-Pratt, Robert Kagwire, and Grace Edwards
Current State of Critical Care Nursing Worldwide, Eunice Ndirangu, Lia M. Barros, Bernard Mutwiri, Constance Shumba, Beth Waweru, and Wangari Siika
Interventions for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases among Adolescents Living with HIV: A Systematic Review, Eunice Ndirangu, Constance Shumba, Peter Gatiti, Bernard Mutwiri, and Amina Abubakar
A Cross-sectional Study of Self-Perceived Educational Needs of Emergency Nurses in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya, Anthony Ndung’u, Eunice Ndirangu, Ahmed Sarki, and Lilian Isiaho
Preadmission testing for COVID-19 as a screening strategy: a retrospective chart review from a tertiary hospital in Kenya, David Odada, James Ndai, Jemimah Kimeu, Jasmit Shah, and Reena Shah
Capacity building among nursing and midwifery professional associations in East Africa, Stephen Ruhmel, Eunice Ndirangu, Joseph Mwizerwa, Ahmed Sarki, and Eunice Pallangyo
Scaling up Locally Adapted Clinical Practice Guidelines for Improving Childbirth Care in Tanzania: A Protocol for Programme Theory and Qualitative Methods of the PartoMa Scale-up Study, Jane Brandt Sørensen, Natasha Housseine, Nanna Maaløe, Ib Christian Bygbjerg, Britt Pinkowski Tersbøl, Flemming Konradsen, Brenda Sequeira Dmello, Thomas van Den Akker, Columba Mbekenga, and Hussein Kidanto
Continuum of maternal and newborn health in Sierra Leone: A 2019 national survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Mutisya M. Linet, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, Ronald Mutebi, and Milton W. Musaba
Factors associated with utilization of quality antenatal care: Asecondary data analysis of Rwandan Demographic Health Survey 2020, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Ghislaine Gatasi, Julius N. Wandabwa, and Milton W. Musaba
Prevalence and factors associated with utilisation of postnatal care in Sierra Leone: A 2019 national survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba
Association between exposure to family planning messages on different mass media channels and the utilization of modern contraceptives among young women in Sierra Leone: Insights from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Patricia Turimumahoro, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba
HIV Retesting among Pregnant Women with Gestational Age of 36 Weeks or Higher Attending Antenatal Clinic at Temeke Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania, Aminieli Usiri and Joyce Mlay
Nurses’ attitudes towards hospitalized older adults in a tertiary care setting in Ghana, Yakubu H. Yakubu, Abdul-Ganiyu Fuseini, and Eleanor Holroyd
Submissions from 2021
The Conundrum of Low COVID-19 Mortality Burden in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or Reality?, Janica Adams, Mary J. MacKenzie, Adeladza Kofi Amegah, Alex Ezeh, Muktar A. Gadanya, Akinyinka Omigbodun, Ahmed Sarki, Paul Thistle, Abdhalah K. Ziraba, Saverio Stranges, and Michael Silverman
Social networks and barriers to ART adherence among young adults (18–24 years) living with HIV at selected primary health facilities of South-Western Uganda: A qualitative study, Noble Ajuna, Brian Tumusiime, Joseph Amanya, Sharon Awori, Godfrey Z. Rukundo, and John Baptist Asiimwe
Prevalence of the Use of Herbal Medicines among Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Esther C. Atukunda, Mauda M. Kamatenesi, Grace Nambozi, Casim U. Tolo, Patrick E. Ogwang, and Ahmed Sarki
Effect of community-based interventions targeting female sex workers along the HIV care cascade in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Lydia Atuhaire, Olatunji Adetokunboh, Constance Shumba, and Peter S. Nyasulu
Palliative Care Nursing Development in the Middle East and Northeast Africa: Lessons From Oman, Jeannine M. Brant, Manal Al‐Zadjali, Faiqa Al‐Sinawi, Tayreez Mushani, Susan Maloney‐Newton, Ann M. Berger, and Regina Fink
The effect of a culturally sensitive mental well-being module on Pakistani nursing students’ knowledge and beliefs regarding their own mental health and illness, Salima Farooq, Maryam Pyar Ali Lakhdir, Yasmin Parpio, Sonia Ijaz Haider, Shirin Rahim, Aspara Ali, and David Arthur
Does mass drug administration of azithromycin reduce child mortality?, Samwel Gatimu and Rachel Kimani
Enhancing Healthcare Quality in Hospitals through Electronic Health Records: A Systematic Review, Peter Gatiti, Eunice Ndirangu, Joseph Mwangi, Arnold Mwanzu, and Terry Ramadhani
Open and Distance Learning Programs for Nursing and Midwifery Education in East Africa: Protocol for a Scoping Review, Kahabi Isangula, Grace Edwards, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Columba Mbekenga, Eunice Pallangyo, Ahmed Sarki, and Eunice Ndirangu
Barriers to timely disclosure of HIV serostatus: A qualitative study at care and treatment centers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Neelam Ismail, Nancy Matillya, Riaz Ratansi, and Columba Mbekenga
Building Strong Academic Libraries and Library Professionals in Uganda Through the University of Pretoria Carnegie CPD Programme, Gorrety Maria Juma, Sarah Nakaziba, and Malerne Holmner
From despair to hope: Cancer indigenous knowledge practices (CIK) in Uganda, Sarah Kaddu, Sarah Nakaziba, and Gorrety Maria Juma
Prevalence and effect of workplace violence against emergency nurses at a tertiary hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study, Betty Kibunja, Horatius Musembi, Rachel Kimani, and Samwel Gatimu
COVID-19-related mental health burdens: Impact of educational level and relationship status Among low-Income earners of Western Uganda, Ann Monima Lemuel, Ibe Michael Usman, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Saad Alghamdi, Eric Osamudiamwen Aigbogun, Victor Archibong, Robinson Ssebuufu, Annet Kabanyoro, Josiah Eseoghene Ifie, Dominic Terkimbi Swase, Fred Ssempijja, John Tabakwot Ayuba, Kevin Matama, Hope Onohuean, Stellamaris Kembabazi, Rachael Henry, Said Odoma, Helen Yusuf, Adam Moyosore Afodun, Hamza M. Assaggaf, Emmanuel Kairania, Akhmed Aslam, Owoisinke Okon, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, and Susan Christina Welburn