Sustainable slag-based geopolymers incorporating styrofoam and Moringa leaves ash for mechanical enhancement and crystal violet adsorption
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Soher A. Hashish, Essam A. Kishar, Doaa Ahmed
Synthetic dye contamination poses a significant threat to water resources, necessitating the development of efficient removal technologies. This study introduces a novel organic-inorganic modified geopolymer …
Chitosan-Al₂O₃ green hydrogel composites: a sustainable approach for Cr(VI) removal from simulated solution
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Rasha S. Kamal, Ebtehal Mosaad Ahmed, Amr Feteha
Extensive industrial activities discharge huge amounts of different pollutants into water bodies. Among these pollutants, heavy metals stand as the most poisonous species due to …
Marine vs. freshwater cyanobacteria as biostimulants for wheat under salt stress: morphophysiological, anatomical and phytochemical perspectives
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Rania M. Mahmoud, Mostafa M. El‐Sheekh, Amr Elkelish
Salinity is a major abiotic stress that restricts global crop productivity, particularly in staple cereals such as wheat (Triticum aestivum). This study investigates the biostimulant …
Advancing wastewater and environmental surveillance in LMICs for public health response and SDG data gaps
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Carley S. Truyens, David M. Berendes, Molly E. Cantrell
Abstract Wastewater and environmental surveillance is a valuable tool for early warning, detection, and response to emerging public health threats, with the added ability to …
Microwave assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Trigonella Hamosa L.plant extract for the photodegradation of some water pollutants
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Mohamed Nageeb Rashed, Eman Abdelrady, Tereasa M. Ghabrial
Biological techniques are regarded as more sustainable to synthesize nanoparticles compared to physical and chemical ones due to their environmentally friendly characteristics and cost efficiency. …
A robust energy management strategy for fuel cell and ultracapacitor hybrid electric vehicles under uncertainty via a jellyfish-search-based approach
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Yara A Morsi, Kh. M. Hasaneen, Naser Abdel‐Rahim
This paper presents the development of an energy management system (EMS) for a fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle comprising a fuel cell (FC) and an …
Nickel oxide nanoparticles catalyst for enhancing green hydrogen production: effect of preparation conditions
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Hatem A. Mahmoud, Aya Ali, Tarek T. Ali
Abstract This work focused on the synthesis of nickel oxide under varying hydrothermal conditions as a non-precious and efficient catalyst for NaBH 4 hydrolysis to …
Developing a generative AI conceptual framework for higher education
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Joshua Ebere Chukwuere
The overall aim of this research is to develop a whole-of-institution framework that supports the use of generative AI chatbots across higher education institutions (HEIs). …
Dual vs. single plating in distal femoral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Ahmed Oun, Hamdy Khaled Sabra, Omar A. Abdelaziz
Abstract Background Distal femoral fractures, comprising 0.4% of all fractures, present significant management challenges due to their complex anatomy and associated complications. While single plating …
Automated assessment of periapical health based on the radiographic periapical index using YOLOv8, YOLOv11, and YOLOv12 one-stage object detection algorithms
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Shehabeldin Saber, Hend Mahmoud Abou El Nasr, Ahmed A. Torky
This study investigates the application of recent YOLO (You Only Look Once) algorithms for automated detection and classification of apical periodontitis using the Periapical Index …
Synthesis of copper schiff base nanocomplex as green inhibitor for 316 L stainless steel corrosion in an aggressive acidic environment
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Ghalia A. Gaber, Shimaa Hosny, F. El‐Taib Heakal
Abstract Using inhibitors is a typical way to mitigate metal degradation by forming barriers or altering reactions. Herein, the nanocomplex of copper(II) ion with 1-((E)-(2-mercaptophenylimino) …
Novel biostimulants-mediate tolerance to drought stress in Phaseolus vulgaris plants by optimizing osmoprotectants and antioxidant defense systems
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Hussein E. E. Belal, Amr Elkelish, Mohamed M. Zaid
BACKGROUND: Drought stress is a major constraint to the growth and productivity of Phaseolus vulgaris, particularly in dry regions. Utilizing natural biostimulants offers an eco-friendly …
Mercury contamination in staple crops impacted by artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM): stable Hg isotopes demonstrate dominance of atmospheric uptake pathway for Hg in crops
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Excellent O. Eboigbe, Nimelan Veerasamy, Abiodun M. Odukoya
This study investigates mercury (Hg) biogeochemical cycling and Hg uptake mechanisms in three common staple crops at a contaminated farm (Farm1) ≈ 500 m from …
Assessing surface water quality in Fayoum, Egypt using an integrated WQI-GIS approach for multi-purpose reuse
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Mostafa Gaber Refaai, Ahmed M. El‐Sherbeeny, Haifa A. Alqhtani
Water quality management remains a critical challenge in arid and semi-arid regions, where limited freshwater resources are increasingly stressed by anthropogenic activities and natural constraints. …
Stimulation of resistance genes and antioxidant enzymes in lettuce by nano metal oxides against root rot caused by Rhizoctonia solani
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Tarek Essa, Nashwa Fetyan, Tamer M. Salem
Root rot, caused by Rhizoctonia solani L., is becoming an increasing issue for lettuce. Nanoparticles (NPs) are emerging as a promising approach for managing biotic …
The impact of the exposome on cytochrome P450-mediated drug metabolism
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Hwaida Ali, Mireille M. Hanna, Noha Alziny
The cytochrome P450 (CYP450) family of enzymes plays an important role in drug metabolism, toxicity, and individual responses to medications. Recent research has shown how …
Quality 4.0 in higher education: integrating industry 4.0 technologies in higher education quality management practices
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Fatima Abnoulgid, Sarah Aouhassi, Khalifa Mansouri
Quality management practices play a critical role in higher education, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of educational processes. Today, with the advent of the Higher …
Experimental and FLUKA simulation study of CdO /Al2O3 cement waste marble composites for nuclear radiation shielding
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Ahmed M. El‐Khatib, Mahmoud I. Abbas, Malak H. Eid
Abstract Nuclear Radiation shielding materials are essential in various industries, especially nuclear power, medical imaging, and space exploration. This research delves into the exploration of …
Emergence, surge, and fading of the novel feline parvovirus Thr390Ala mutant in Egyptian cats during 2023: insights from a comprehensive full-length VP2 genetic analysis
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Mahmoud S. Safwat, Xi Chen, Samah El-Sayed M
BACKGROUND: Feline parvovirus (FPV) causes feline panleukopenia (FPL) and cerebellar ataxia (CA) in cats. to date, only two complete Egyptian VP2 sequences have been available …
Recognizing Egyptian currency for people with visual impairment using deep learning models
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Ahmed Ghanem, Hassan Youness, Mohamed Wahba
This study presents a novel real-time Egyptian currency recognition system designed to assist visually impaired individuals in performing financial transactions independently and securely. The system …