Application of chitosan/graphene and chitosan/graphene oxide composites for removal of Cu and Pb
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Abdel Salam El-Sheikh, Nabil S. Abdelaziz, Khaled S. Amin
Water pollution caused by heavy metals such as lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) represent a critical global challenge due to their toxicity and adverse impacts …
Teachers’ preparedness for the utilization of artificial intelligence in classroom assessment: the contributory effects of attitude toward technology, technological readiness, and pedagogical beliefs with perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness as mediators
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Usani Joseph Ofem, Faith Sylvester Orim, Imelda Barong Edam-Agbor
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in classroom assessment is widely acknowledged as a game-changer for improving educational outcomes. Despite this, there is a limited …
Integrative analysis of gut microbiota and metabolic pathways reveals key microbial and metabolomic alterations in diabetes
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Yasser Morsy, Nesma S. Shafie, Mohamed Mostafa
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly recognized as a condition influenced by gut microbiota composition and associated metabolic pathways. This study investigated the differences …
Selenium nanoparticle loaded on PVA/chitosan biofilm synthesized from orange peels: antimicrobial and antioxidant properties for plum preservation
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H Abdel-Aziz, Eslam T. Mohamed, Samir K. A. Younis
This study investigates the eco-friendly synthesis, characterization, and biological activity of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) incorporated into a polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan (PVA/CH) composite for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and …
Thyme essential oil potentials as a bactericidal and biofilm-preventive agent against prevalent bacterial pathogens
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Hayam M. Fathy, Marwa N. Ahmed, Hanan A. Goda
Antimicrobial resistance represents a significant global issue that requires the investigation of innovative approaches for infection management. In pursuit of alternative natural antimicrobials, nine plant …
GLP-1 receptor agonists in Parkinson’s disease: an updated comprehensive systematic review with meta-analysis
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Mohamed Mohsen Helal, Hala AbouShawareb, Omar Abbas
Abstract Previous studies have demonstrated an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as well as more …
Heat-related illnesses: a scoping review of health system strategies, emergency responses and interventions in heat-prone areas
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Peace U. Bassey, Faith Amarachi Ngwu, Obinna Chukwuma Shimobi
BACKGROUND AND AIM: In order for effective heat emergency responses to be achievable, it is essential that healthcare delivery systems are made as heat-resilient as …
Dynamics of soil microbiome and allelochemical interactions: an overview of current knowledge and prospects
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Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, A. A. Adeniji, Adedayo Ayodeji Lanrewaju
Abstract Background Plant rivalry primarily involves resource competition, where one plant extracts resources from its neighboring counterparts. Interference competition, in contrast, refers to a direct …
Changes in susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum to antimalarial drugs in Uganda over time: 2019–2024
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Martin Okitwi, Stephen Orena, Patrick K. Tumwebaze
Abstract The treatment and control of malaria in Africa is challenged by drug resistance. We characterized ex vivo susceptibilities to nine drugs of isolates collected …
Revamping Parkinson’s disease therapy using PLGA-based drug delivery systems
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Jude Majed Lababidi, Hassan Mohamed El-Said Azzazy
Parkinson's Disease (PD) involves degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons, mitochondrial dysfunction, alpha-synuclein aggregation, neuroinflammation, and gut-brain axis disturbances. Despite the availability of pharmacological treatments, these interventions …
Advancing multimodal emotion recognition in big data through prompt engineering and deep adaptive learning
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Abeer A. Wafa, Mai M. Eldefrawi, Marwa Salah Farhan
Abstract Emotion recognition in dynamic and real-world environments presents significant challenges due to the complexity and variability of multimodal data. This paper introduces an innovative …
Structural and optical properties of SnO nano-filler in eco-friendly PVA polymer for flexible optoelectronic applications
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Hoda El-Nagar, M.S. Abd El-sadek, E.M.M. Ibrahim
Abstract Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) has garnered significant attention in the field of flexible optoelectronics due to its unique properties. This study investigates the effect of …
Curcumin supplementation improves the clinical outcomes of patients with diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk
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Omar Mohamed ElRakabawy, Amal Abd-Elmoneim Soliman El-Kholy, Amr A. Mahfouz
Abstract Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) significantly contribute to global mortality, especially in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), necessitating effective preventive strategies. Curcumin is proposed to …
A smart automatic control and monitoring system for environmental control in poultry houses integrated with earlier warning system
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Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel
)-is critical for optimizing poultry health, improving productivity, and mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These variables not only influence poultry well-being and performance but also …
Plant-mediated nickel oxide nanoparticles show species-dependent antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities
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Alaa Hassan Said, Fatma. Shaibah, Moataz A. M. Moustafa
Nickel oxide nanoparticles are renowned for their diverse properties, including magnetic, electrical, optical, and catalytic capabilities, making them highly suitable for both industrial and biomedical …
DDoS classification of network traffic in software defined networking SDN using a hybrid convolutional and gated recurrent neural network
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Ahmed M. Elshewey, Safia Abbas, Ahmed M. Osman
Deep learning (DL) has emerged as a powerful tool for intelligent cyberattack detection, especially Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) in Software-Defined Networking (SDN), where rapid and accurate …
Recent insights on challenges encountered with phage therapy against gastrointestinal-associated infections
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Reem A. Youssef, Masarra M. Sakr, Rania Ibrahim Shebl
Gastrointestinal (GI) infections, caused by pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp., Shigella sp., and Clostridium difficile, pose significant global health challenges due to their …
Enhancing land suitability assessment through integration of AHP and GIS-based for efficient agricultural planning in arid regions
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Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Taher M. H. Yossif, Mohamed M. Metwaly
Land Suitability Assessment (LSA) aids in identifying optimal crop cultivation sites; thereby, it is the key factor for proper planning to maximize production yield. It …
Systematic review and meta analysis of mechanical properties of 3D printed denture bases compared to milled and conventional materials
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Amr Azab, Walid Awad Abdelhady, Enas Elwakeel
Denture base fabrication has advanced with the introduction of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) techniques, such as subtractive milling and additive 3D printing. However, concerns …
Techno-economic optimization of renewable hydrogen infrastructure via AI-based dynamic pricing
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Paul C. Okonkwo, Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo, Edson L. Meyer
This study presents a techno-economic optimization of hydrogen production using hybrid wind-solar systems across six Australian cities, highlighting Australia's green hydrogen potential. A hybrid PV-wind-electrolyzer-hydrogen …