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Buffered versus Non-Buffered Local Anesthesia in Septorhinoplasty: A Comparative Assessment of Injection Pain and Patient Satisfaction

Munir Abdulmoula, Omar Danfour, Mouna Abujazia, Ahmed Aniba, Fathi Abulifa · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Rhinoplasty is among the most common facial aesthetic procedures. Although general anesthesia is the conventional standard, local anesthesia offers significant benefits, such as diminished intraoperative bleeding and ex…

Comparative Evaluation of Dental Imaging Software in Gharyan and Tripoli Dental Clinics

Asma Alnkaa, Hunida Ahqafaf · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Dental imaging systems are essential tools in modern dentistry, providing accurate diagnostic information and supporting effective treatment planning. In Libya, the availability and performance of these systems vary bet…

The Efficacy of Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction in Hypertrophied Inferior Turbinate

Omkaltoum Shafter · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) is a predominant etiology of chronic nasal obstruction, often refractory to medical management with corticosteroids and antihistamines. When medical therapy fails, surgical intervent…

Prevalence, Pathogen Profiles, and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: A Retrospective Analysis at Almotrod General Hospital, Libya

Baha Ettrmal, Reda Tronba, Sahar Beshna, Sumia Dra · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain one of the most common bacterial infections in childhood. This two-year retrospective study analyzed the prevalence, causative organisms, and antibiotic resistance patterns among p…

Prevalence, Characteristics, and Distribution of Oral and Maxillofacial Lesions in the Libyan Population of Benghazi- A Ten-Year Retrospective Study

haroun, Ghada H, Aguori, Eman, El Murtady, Ali · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The oral and maxillofacial region can be affected by a variety of medical conditions, ranging from mild inflammatory conditions to true benign and malignant neoplasms. This study aimed to provide a systematic analysis o…

Impact of Cement Dust on Soil Composition Near ElFataih Cement Factory: An X-Ray Fluorescence-Based Study

Reema Abdullah, Sajidah Aljamie, Areg Nasser, Montaha Alturkawi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) technique was utilized to examine how the cement dust from Elfataih influences soil pH and to assess the concentrations of metal oxides in both the surface and subsurface soil samples collec…

Low-Cost Carbon Biochar for Removing Methylene Blue from Its Aqueous Solution

Karema Al-Swayah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Environmentally, water pollution is considered the most important issue because of its hazard to humans, animals, and aquatic. The importance and necessity of water is because its presence determines the existence and h…

Camphor-Thujone Chemotype and Bioactivities of Artemisia herba-alba Asso Essential Oil from Zintan, Libya: Chemical Composition, Antibacterial, and Antiproliferative Effects

Abdulhamid Giweli, Mona Kremid, Iman Daw, Hanen Najjaa, Rim Gatran, Abdelkarim Ben Arfa, Abdulwhab Kammon · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Artemisia herba-alba Asso is a medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic essential oil. This study characterized the chemical profile and bioactivities of the essential oil from Libyan A. herba-alba. The essential oi…

Estimate the Antioxidant Capacity, Total Phenol Contents, Mineral Concentrations, and Total Carbohydrate of Capparis Spinosa L. (Kabbar), Ceratonia Siliqua L. (Kharuwb), and Juniperus Phoenicea L (Arar) Plants

Khadijah Al-Awjali, Salma Abdulsalam, Farag El-Mokasabi, Zuhir Akrim, Hamad Hasan · Attahadi Medical Journal;

In this research, some of the phytochemical compounds were detected by using phytochemical screening in leaves and stems of three different plants collected from Al-Gabal Al-Ahder region, Libya, and the concentrations o…

Obesity and Osteoarthritis in Libya: Epidemiological Trends and Management Implications

Manal Abuagela, Khawla Mshireb, Fatima Gwili, Marwa Altwiri, Rehab Almertah, Asma Alraes, Nagat Alshohubi, Hager Abugrain, Shames Abuhalala · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most widespread chronic arthritis that affects the quality of a person's life by affecting health parameters. It occurs to old people, but it can happen to adults of any age. Obesity exerts a…

Assessment of Hand Hygiene Practices in Misurata Polyclinics Using the WHO HHSAF Tool

Alyaa Azzain, Rehab Eltayeb · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Hand hygiene is a simple, cost-effective intervention to reduce infection transmission. This study assessed hand hygiene compliance in Misurata polyclinic centers using the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HH…

The Frequency of Immunofluorescence Antinuclear Antibody and Patterns in Autoimmune Diseases in Benghazi City

Fatima Bouushebah, Butheina El Glali, Fatma Najem, Intisar Omran, Mabrouka Elkadiki, Souaad Bennour, Eman Alhardode · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Autoimmune diseases, characterized by a loss of immune self-tolerance, represent a significant and growing global health burden. The detection of Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) serves as a crucial serological hallmark for…

Duality Between the Abaoub-Shkheam Transform and Some Important Integral Transforms

Najat ALjalali · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Nowadays, integral transforms are the most appropriate techniques for finding the solution of typical problems because these techniques convert them into simpler problems. Finding the solution of initial value problems…

Hepatoprotective Effect of Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Against Valproic Acid-Induced Hematological Alterations in Male Rabbits

Fayrouz khaled, Antisar Othman · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Valproic acid (VPA) is a widely used antiepileptic drug known for its hepatotoxic and hematological side effects, including anemia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow suppression. In contrast, Simmondsia chinensis (jojob…

Impact of Garbage Burners on Organic Compound Levels in Atmospheric Air Samples from El Bayda, Libya

Rwaida Ashghila, Hamad Hasan · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study was conducted to identify and estimate organic compounds in composite air samples from several areas in the city of El Bayda (Libya). Samples were collected from (10) different sites within and around the cit…

Association of Maternal ABO and Rh Blood Groups with Demographic and Anthropological Factors in Libya

Mabroukah Turfayah, Adham Alshuwayhidi, Soad Ajroud · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The ABO and Rh blood types are crucial to transfusion counselling, anthropology, and population genetics. They reveal significant differences in blood types, which can consequently affect the mother's health and the out…

Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing of Bacterial Profiles in Libyan Diabetic Patients with Urinary Tract Infections

Fatma Alazabi, Najla Elyounsi, Mariam Elahjal, Ayad Abud, Salem Ali · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Diabetes mellitus is becoming remarkably more prevalent worldwide, and over time, it has a substantial effect on the genitourinary system, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections in diabetic patients. The purpos…

Prevalence of Dental Caries and Oral Health Practices Among Preschool Children: School Screening Programs in Benghazi City, Libya

Hawwa Beaayou, Khawlah Shawash, Fatimah Aebeedah, Mahmoud Elsharif · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Dental caries is a common chronic disease in children, with significant effects on oral health, nutrition, and overall quality of life. Despite being preventable, untreated caries in preschool-aged children remains a gl…

Outcomes of Soft Palate Lengthening for Persistent Nasal Speech in Post-Palatoplasty Patients Over Five Years of Age

Munir Abdulmoula, Mustafa El-Ahmar · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Having nasal speech due to velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) remains one of the most difficult complications to manage after cleft palate repair. Over early childhood, persistent hypernasality can impede the psychosoci…

Laboratory Assessment of Recycled Concrete Waste for Improving Sandy Soils in Arid Regions

Fathia Alnaas, Samiha Abdelrahman · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Although desert areas make up the majority of Libya's land area, their use for urban development has been limited due to the challenging building conditions. A detailed study of the engineering characteristics of desert…

Speech-Driven Hybrid Assistive Application for Motor-Impaired Students: Embedding Agile-DBR Framework

Alkhattali, Mokhtar, Forqan Alsarwi, Kareem Abusrafa · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Despite the rapid evolution of digital pedagogy, Students with Upper Limb Motor Impairments (USULMI) continue to encounter difficulties accessing Educational Support Tools (ESTs), particularly WhatsApp and Google Meet.…

Post-Surgical Pneumoperitoneum Comparison of Abdominal Ultrasound Findings and Plain Radiography

elfseie , Arwi barka elfseie, BenGeweref, Nadya, Muftah, Kamla, buagrara, Muftah, Nowara. A. Ahmed Elsharif, Abdelhakim Algheryani · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Pneumoperitoneum refers to the presence of air within the peritoneal cavity and can be divided into two subgroups: surgical pneumoperitoneum (90%) and nonsurgical pneumoperitoneum (10%). Postoperative pneumoperitoneum,…

Statistical Evaluation of Wind Speed Distribution in Derna, Libya, Using Two Weibull Methods for Wind Energy Assessment

Anfate, Ftema, Algareu, Abdulmaged, ABUSANNUGA, HASHEM · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Following the Hurricane Daniel disaster that struck the city of Derna, interest in reconstruction in the city increased, including renewable energy as a key supporter. This research paper examines wind data in Derna fro…

Quantitative Analysis of Synthetic Food Dyes in Libyan Confectionery Using UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Najat Aburas, Aisha Mohammed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The use of synthetic colors as food colorants in confectionery is increasing despite the potential health risks associated with their consumption. They make foods and beverages more attractive and are often used as alte…

Roots Quantity of Maxillary Wisdom Teeth of Libyan Subpopulation at Zliten City Using CBCT: A Retrospective Study

A Alaali Ehbesh, Ahmed Alteer, Mohamed Attir · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study aims to evaluate the number of roots of maxillary wisdom teeth of the Libyan subpopulation at Zliten city, to compare incidences in different side locations, and to compare the prevalence of root number in bo…