Green synthesis of Ag/AgCl nanoparticles using Jatropha seed extract for photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial treatment of petroleum industry wastewater
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A. M. Abdelhafeez, Mahmoud A.‐Halim Abdel‐Goad
Abstract This study introduces a sustainable method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and silver/silver chloride nanoparticles (Ag/AgCl NPs). Jatropha seed extract serves as a …
A novel sulfamoylphenyl-dihydro-thiadiazole derivative as a dual EGFR and carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for cancer therapy
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Ibrahim H. Eissa, Hazem Elkady, Walid E. Elgammal
A novel sulfamoylphenyl-dihydro-thiadiazole derivative (compound 14) has been designed and synthesized as a dual inhibitor targeting EGFR and human carbonic anhydrases (hCA_IX and hCA_XII). Computational …
Effects of irrigation systems and water management strategies on soil chemical properties and citrus tree productivity in clayey soils
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Abousrie A. Farag, Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Ahmed. M. El-Husseiny
The growing demand for irrigated crops, coupled with water scarcity and climate change, has made the adoption of efficient irrigation systems and water-saving strategies essential. …
Systematic Review of Financing Functions for Universal Health Coverage in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Reforms, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
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Othmane Hajji, Bouchra El Abbadi, El Houcine Akhnif
Objective: The systematic review reveals a lack of research on financing universal health coverage (UHC) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to …
Modeling graphene oxide decorated with FeO, SO and NO
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Hesham El Meligy, Khaled S. Amin, Hanan Elhaes
In this computational investigation, the effect of decoration of graphene oxide (GrO) with three different species FeO, SO, and NO modulates its electronic structure and …
Coumarin-modified cellulose as an efficient adsorbent for cationic dye removal from aqueous environments: synthesis, characterization, and adsorption performance
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Heba E. Saad, Ahmed S. Mahmoud
Abstract In this study, a novel cellulose-based adsorbent was developed through a two-step chemical modification process involving commercially available cellulose, sodium periodate as an oxidizing …
Advancing sustainable nursing leadership: the interplay of green absorptive capacity, intellectual capital, and knowledge management among nursing managers
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Heba Sobhy Mohamed, Ahmed Gamal Ghazaly Radwan, Asmaa Saber Ahmed Ahmed Elborai
BACKGROUND: Achieving sustainable performance in healthcare organizations has become a pressing necessity, driven by environmental challenges and the imperative for enhanced efficiency. Within nursing leadership, …
Marine actinobacterium Streptomyces vinaceusdrappus mediated nano-selenium: biosynthesis and biomedical activities
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Ahmed Ghareeb, Amr Fouda, Rania Kishk
BACKGROUND: Biogenic Selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) have been receiving more attention, primarily due to their remarkable biomedical potential. This study was designed to biosynthesize Se-NPs using …
Bio-mineralization process of CaCO3 induced by bacteria isolated from Egypt for sustainable bio-concrete
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Dalia Galal Said, Sahar M. Ibrahim, Mohamed Heikal
Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has garnered significant attention for its construction and geotechnical engineering applications. In this study, 24 bacterial isolates were obtained from …
Capacity and performance of primary health care in Ethiopia: a novel mixed methods measurement in low-income country
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Shegaw Mulu Tarekegn, Derebe Tadesse, Mesele Damte Argaw
BACKGROUND: Universal access to essential health services is a global commitment; however, it remains a major challenge in low-income countries. Primary health care (PHC) is …
Sustainable intensification of cocoa production under a changing climate in Southwest, Nigeria
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Adetomiwa Kolapo, A. A. Tijani, Isaac B. Oluwatayo
This study examines the sustainable intensification of cocoa production in Southwest Nigeria, focusing on Ondo State, under the pressures of a changing climate. West Africa …
A comprehensive landscape of AI applications in broad-spectrum drug interaction prediction: a systematic review
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Nour H Marzouk, Sahar Selim, Mustafa Elattar
In drug development, managing interactions such as drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-nutrient is critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmacological treatments. These interactions often …
Antibacterial synergistic behaviour of phytosynthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles with clove essential oil
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Asmaa O. Manaa, Hoda Hassan Baghdadi, Lamia Heikal
While researchers continue to search for new antibacterial agents, combination therapy as well as nanotechnology-based treatments allure as promising approaches to tackle antibiotic resistance. The …
A systematic review of the hybrid machine learning models for brain tumour segmentation and detection in medical images
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Ndivhuwo Netshamutshedzi, Rendani Netshikweta, J. C. Ndogmo
Early and accurate detection of brain tumours using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is critical for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. This systematic review investigates …
Comparative experimental evaluation and empirical modeling of advanced oxidation processes for organic compounds removal from cosmetic wastewater with statistical assessment
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Omnia Ismail, Taha Ebrahiem Farrag, Y. Reda
Abstract Cosmetic industry wastewater is characterized by high COD, recalcitrant organic compounds, and poor biodegradability, posing significant challenges to conventional biological treatment systems. This study …
Organic photovoltaic prediction model based on Bayesian optimization and explainable AI
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Sara Abdelghafar, Heba Alshater, Lobna M. Abouelmagd
Abstract Over the decades, as industrialization progressed, energy has been a critical topic for scientists and engineers. Particularly, photovoltaic technology has drawn great attention in …
Comprehensive synthesis and characterization of a novel Fe–porphyrin complex: crystal structure, spectroscopic investigations, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and computational modeling (DFT, QTAIM-NCI/ELF)
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Mondher Dhifet, L. Guelmami, Khadija Zaki
In this work, we prepared the novel (η1-hydrogencarbonato) iron (II) picket-fence porphyrin with the formula [K (2,2,2-crypt)][FeII(TpivPP) (η1-HCO3)] (I) (where TpivPP is the (α,α,α,α-tetrakis (o-pivalamidophenyl) …
Advanced real-time detection of acute ischemic stroke using YOLOv12, YOLOv11, and YOLO-NAS: a comparative study for multi-class classification
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Marwa El-Geneedy, Hossam El-Din Moustafa, Hatem Awad A. Khater
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) remains a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, demanding diagnostic tools that are both accurate and fast for timely intervention. …
Synthesis of highly fluorescent green carbon quantum dots from Prunus armeniaca for the determination of lisinopril in human plasma
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Baher I. Salman
Abstract The environmentally friendly synthesis of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) using natural precursors is garnering considerable interest. Nonetheless, questions may arise concerning the properties and …
Presence of virulent Edwardsiella tarda in farmed nile tilapia and striped catfish
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Lamiaa A. Okasha, Enas Farag, Rasha M. H. Sayed-ElAhl
Abstract The production of striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypothalamus) has increased worldwide; recently, it was farmed with Nile tilapia in polyculture farms. Polyculture systems and water …