Redox properties of quercetin iron II complex with enhanced antioxidant and antiviral activities
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Sara E. Abdel Hameed, Weam M. Abou El-Maaty, Esam A. Gomaa
Quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonoid widely recognized for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, its clinical application is limited by low water …
Optimizing salinity and stocking density for red tilapia in zero-water-exchange biofloc system: integrated performance, physiological, and economic assessment
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Ghada R. Sallam, Mohamed S. Hamdy, Mohammed F. El Basuini
Abstract This study investigated the interactive effects of salinity levels (0‰, 18‰, and 36‰) and stocking densities (50, 100, 150, and 200 fish/m 3 ) …
Harnessing natural terpenes via PEGylated mucoadhesive vesicles for improved urinary bladder delivery: from in vitro evaluation to in vivo assessment
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Hayder Abdulhasan Hammoodi, Rofida Albash, Mohammed I. A. Hamed
Background Fenticonazole nitrate (FTN)-loaded chitosan-coated PEGylated terpesomes (TPs) were investigated as a mucoadhesive formulation to enhance drug delivery to the urinary bladder. Methods The design …
Cascades of effectiveness of next-generation insecticide-treated nets against malaria, from entomological trials to real-life conditions
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Clara Champagne, Jeanne Lemant, Alphonce A. Assenga
As insecticide resistance spreads in Africa, next-generation insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are increasingly being deployed to protect vulnerable populations against malaria. While these nets provide greater …
Dual-function ethoxylated cationic surfactant for pipeline corrosion and sulfate-reducing bacteria control: electrochemical and theoretical studies
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N.M. El Basiony, Elsayed A. Elsharaky, Aziza S. El-Tabei
Effective corrosion inhibitors are essential for preventing metal degradation. In this study, a novel polyoxyethylene-based cationic surfactant (ECS) was synthesized and its structure was confirmed …
Exploiting artificial intelligence in precision oncology: an updated comprehensive review
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Roaa Yousry Goda, Amal Kamal Abdel‐Aziz
Precision oncology considers the genetic makeup of both the tumor and the cancer patient, medical history, clinical metadata, lifestyle and environmental factors. Thus, adoption of …
Thermal insulation and mechanical performance of sustainable rammed earth walls incorporating construction and demolition waste and calcium oxide
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Waleed Fouad, Osama Youssf, Reda Allam
Abstract The construction industry must reduce its environmental footprint and use sustainable materials with low energy and carbon emissions. Conventional masonry and concrete are reliable, …
Boosting adsorption capacity of methylene blue dye by multiple functional ZnO-g-C3N4/ carboxymethyl chitosan/alginate –grafted polyacrylic acid composite
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Abeer S. A. Khalaf‐Allah, Maha Z. Sultan, Yasser K. Abdel‐Monem
Abstract The present study has focused on the development of multiple functional (carboxymethyl chitosan/alginate)-grafted polyacrylic acid composite (CMCH/ALG)-g-PAA with graphitic carbon nitride (ZnO-g-C 3 N …
Soil heterogeneity and geogenic-anthropogenic influences on the distribution and ecological risks of potentially toxic elements in semi-arid agricultural soils of north-central Morocco
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Laila Ait Mansour, Ali Boularbah, Fassil Kebede
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in agricultural soils threaten food security and human health, particularly in semi-arid regions where intensive agriculture and limited water resources amplify …
Enhancing reservoir characterization in the Temsah gas field through high-resolution seismic analysis and three-dimensional modeling
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Mohamed Reda, Nader H. El-Gendy, Mohamed I. Abdel‐Fattah
The offshore Temsah Gas Field, located about 65 km NNW of Port Said in the northeastern Nile Delta Basin, is structurally complex, with NE-SW and …
Awareness of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use among poultry farmers in Accra, Ghana: A cross-sectional survey
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Henry Kwadwo Hackman, Lawrence Annison, Reuben Essel Arhin
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock production is an escalating global public health threat, fuelled in part by the misuse of antibiotics in animal farming. …
Artificial intelligence in epidemic watch: revolutionizing infectious diseases surveillance
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Abdallah Borham, Lereen T. Kamal, Sungsoo Chun
Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly emerging, and its various manifestations in technology are widely and deeply embedded in our communities. That is what obliges its mindful …
Eco-friendly tassel-derived activated carbon for efficient dye removal in wastewater treatment
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Mona Moheb, Ahmad M. El-Wakil, Saadia M. Waly
This study introduces a sustainable method for wastewater treatment by creating activated carbon from the fast-growing tassels of Phragmites australis, an invasive and low-cost biomass …
Spatiotemporal variability of surface water quality in tropical agriculture-dominated catchments: insights from water quality indices
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Alex Saturday, Mathew Herrnegger, Susan Kangume
Surface water quality in tropical, agriculture-dominated catchments faces intense pressure from human activities, yet comprehensive, index-based assessments for these regions remain limited. This study aimed …
Advancing wildfire susceptibility mapping through maching learning and SHapley Additive exPlanations-integrated geospatial analysis in Northern Morocco’s Mediterranean region
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Adil Moumane, Adnane Al Karkouri, Abdessamad Elmotawakkil
Wildfires pose a major environmental threat to Mediterranean ecosystems, intensified by climate change and growing human pressures. Yet, limited research has combined machine learning (ML) …
Diagnostic significance of gut Microbiome dysbiosis and biomarker expression in Egyptians with hepatocellular carcinoma
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Amany Marwan, Omar Ahmed Elmetwally, MOHAMED M. MARWAN
Egypt has the greatest incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection globally, which is a considerable trigger of fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The …
The prolonged devastation of climate change on public health in Somalia: a silent crisis
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Saadaq Adan Hussein, Marian Muse Osman, Mohamed Mohamoud Hassan
INTRODUCTION: Somalia, one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations despite contributing minimally to global emissions, is facing escalating public health crises due to climate change. …
Drivers of disengagement from care during the first six months on antiretroviral therapy for HIV in South Africa: A mixed-methods study
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Mhairi Maskew, Nyasha Mutanda, Nancy Scott
For clients on HIV treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, early disengagement from care is a critical obstacle to achieving UNAIDS's second 95 target. While South Africa's …
Adaptive control for microgrid frequency stability integrating battery energy storage and photovoltaic
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Hossam S. Salama, Abdelfatah Ali, Karar Mahmoud
The integration and control of Microgrid (MG) systems remain critical challenges in the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources, especially photovoltaic (PV). An adaptive control …
Physiological responses and histological alterations induced by pollution in the Nile tilapia from the Rosetta branch of the River Nile, Egypt
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Sally M. Salaah, Ayat Taha, Fareda Medhat
The Nile River is the primary source of freshwater in Egypt and supports nearly all the anthropogenic activities in the region and, consequently, it is …