Palliative effect of taurine against hepatic injury induced by polystyrene microplastics through antioxidant and metabolic pathway modulation in mice
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Areej A. Eskandrani, Amany Abdel-Rahman Mohamed, Badriyah Shadid Alotaibi
Introduction: Microplastics (MPs), particularly polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs), are emerging environmental contaminants that have been shown to accumulate in various organs, including the liver, leading to …
How does land tenure security contribute to the sustainable development of rural households? Evidence from Benin (West Africa)
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Soulé Akinhola Adéchian, Mohamed Nasser Baco
In rural economies where land is a critical asset, tenure security plays a pivotal role in sustainable development. While previous research emphasized the economic impacts …
Targeting RNA-binding proteins with small molecules: perspectives and challenges
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Olivier Mpungi Konde, Williams Balela Balela, Tania Bishola Tshitenge
RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) play critical roles in numerous biological processes because they regulate RNA function by directly interacting with RNA molecules. In recent years, researchers …
The role of SGLT 2 inhibitors in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF): a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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Muhammad M. Minisy, Ahmed Abdelaziz
BACKGROUND: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have demonstrated cardioprotective effects in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), but their efficacy remains debated. This systematic …
An interpretable machine learning approach based on SHAP, Sobol and LIME values for precise estimation of daily soybean crop coefficients
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Ahmed Elbeltagi, Aman Srivastava, Xinchun Cao
Increasing water scarcity and climate variability have intensified the need for precise agricultural irrigation management. Accurate estimation of crop coefficients (Kc) is critical for determining …
A Real-Time Vehicle Detection System for ADAS in Autonomous Vehicles Using YOLOv11 Deep Neural Network on Embedded Edge Platforms
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Mohammed Chaman, Anas El Maliki, Noura Jariri
This paper presents a novel real-time vehicle detection system for autonomous vehicles, leveraging the advanced capabilities of the YOLOv11 deep neural network. The study addresses …
Health-related quality of life in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of EQ-5D studies
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Kidu Gidey, Yirga Legesse Niriayo, Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom
Abstract Background COVID-19 has affected millions globally, with a significant proportion experiencing long-COVID and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This systematic review and meta-analysis …
Enhancement of commercial dye photocatalytic degradation through the use of silver-doped kaolinite-zinc oxide quantum dots
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Amr M. Farrag, Mahmoud E. Awad, Mohamed M. Aboelnga
Abstract To manufacture (Ag)Kao/ZnO-QDs, which are utilized to remove rhodamine B (RhB) and indigo carmine (IC) dyes, we present a simple pyrofabrication method for silver-doped …
A critical review of food waste and poultry manure anaerobic co-digestion: an eco-friendly valorization for sustainable waste management and biogas production
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Ayandeji Sunday Ayantokun, Tonderayi S. Matambo, Charles Rashama
Anaerobic co-digestion (AcoD) has emerged as an effective technology for treating poultry manure (PM) and food waste (FW), converting these organic materials into valuable biogas …
Analytical study of fractional solitons in three dimensional nonlinear evolution equation within fluid environments
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M. Elsaid Ramadan, Hamdy M. Ahmed, Abeer S. Khalifa
This study investigates a nonlinear (3+1)-dimensional evolution equation in the conformable fractional derivative (CFD) sense, which may be useful for comprehending how waves change in …
Environmental hazards from pollution of antibiotics and resistance-driving chemicals in an urban river network from Malawi
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Derek Cocker, Taonga Mwapasa, Roman Grabic
African communities have a high prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial carriage, alongside high levels of antibiotic usage and environmental pollution. Limited access to water, sanitation and …
On the analyses of graphene oxide/polypyrrole/zinc oxide nanocomposites
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Asmaa Ibrahim, Hanan Elhaes, Nada A Khaled
Graphene oxide/Polypyrrole/Zinc oxide GrO/PPy/ZnO nanocomposite was investigated for possible interaction with alanine using B3LYP/LANL2DZ model. Results indicated that GrO/PPy/ZnO exhibited notable electronic accessibility with a …
Antimicrobial mechanical and molecular docking analysis of dental composite resin incorporating green synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles from Vitis vinifera extract
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Dina Abozaid, Mohamed F. Abd El-Aal, Zienab E. Eldin
Dental composites are widely used restorative materials but secondary caries to the restored tooth, polymerization shrinkage, and mechanical failure, limiting their longevity. Incorporating nanoparticles synthesized …
Cancer-derived exosomes: mediators of immune crosstalk and emerging targets for immunotherapy
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Ridwan Mahamed, Bernice A. Monchusi, Clement Penny
Exosomes, nanoscale extracellular vesicles secreted by various cell types, play pivotal roles in intercellular communication. In cancer, tumor-derived exosomes-referred to as cancer-derived exosomes (CDEs)-have emerged …
Machine learning framework for predicting susceptibility to obesity
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Warda M. Shaban, Hossam El-Din Moustafa, Mervat El-Seddek
Obesity, currently the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, has seen a significant increase in prevalence over the past four decades. Timely identification of obesity …
Synergistic optical, dielectric and visible-light photocatalytic enhancement in Mo-modified BaTiO3 nanostructures
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Mohammed Ahmed Wahba, Saad Mabrouk Yakout, Ahmed M. Youssef
Abstract Molybdenum-doped barium titanate (BaTiO 3 ) nanostructures were fabricated by a solid-state reaction and evaluated for simultaneous enhancement of dielectric and optical performance. X-ray …
A decade of cybersecurity research in internal auditing: bibliometric mapping and future research agenda
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Hana Tharwat, Samah Tarek Ahmed Hafez, Ibrahim Elsayed Elgohary
Abstract The evolution of scientific research on cybersecurity within internal auditing remains an area of ongoing exploration. This study addresses this gap by mapping the …
Evaluation of antimicrobial potential of free gallic acid and its polyvinyl-based nano-formulation
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Habiba Abdelaziz Ahmed, Asmaa Abdel-Fattah, Zeinab Abd El-Rahman SALAMA
This study explores the antimicrobial potential of gallic acid (GA) and gallic acid loaded with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocarriers as a good source of phenolic …
Mucoadhesive chitosan-coated boswellic acids nanoparticles as promising gastroprotective nanoagents via modulation of the RAS/ERK signaling pathway
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Reem T. Attia, Asaad Babker, Mohamed S. Nafie
Chitosan, a natural biological macromolecule, was employed to coat boswellic acids extract nanoparticles (CT/BA NPs) to enhance their gastroprotective potential. This study evaluated the therapeutic …
Advancements in accident-aware traffic management: a comprehensive review of V2X-based route optimization
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Hossam M. Zohir, Islam Ismael, Eman M. El-Gendy
As urban populations grow and vehicle numbers surge, traffic congestion and road accidents continue to challenge modern transportation systems. Conventional traffic management approaches, relying on …