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Prevalence of Anaemia among Pregnant Women Attending Benghazi Medical Centre

Elsaid, Amina, Alghoul, Amal, Sahanoun, Enas, Aiad, Enaam, Aldresi, Mohamed, Elfaitory, Anas · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Anemia in pregnancy is a public health problem with poor outcomes for both mother and child. It is the most common cause of maternal mortality. Severe anemia is associated with preterm birth, low birth weight, and a fet…

Management of Mandibular Angle Fracture: Comparative Outcomes of Surgical vs. Conservative Approaches in Libya

Alkhalifi, Ayad, Nagia Bengharbia, Areej Alkhalifi, Anes Alkhalifi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study compares outcomes between surgical (open reduction and internal fixation [ORIF]) and conservative (intermaxillary fixation [IMF]) management approaches for mandibular angle fractures. A five-year multicenter…

Evaluation of Drug Interactions in Elderly Hypertensive Patients: A Retrospective Study

Nadia Alrawaiq, Bassam Khattab, Siraj Iseidiyah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Elderly hypertensive patients often experience polypharmacy due to multiple comorbidities, increasing the risk of potential drug interactions (DDIs) and adverse drug effects (ADEs). This study examined the prevalence, p…

Effect of Contact Time and Adsorbent Dosage on Removal of Copper Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Iron Slag

Ali Elkais, Alburki, Salem · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This work aims to study the effectiveness of iron slag in removing copper ions from aqueous solutions, depending on different parameters such as contact time, particle diameter, pH, initial concentration, sorbent dosage…

Machine Learning and Morphometric Analysis for Runoff Dynamics: Enhancing Flood Management and Catchment Prioritization in Bayelsa, Nigeria

Jonathan, Lisa Erebi, Winston , Ayebawanaemi Geraldine, Chukwuemeka, Prince · Journal of Computational Systems and Applications;

Flooding is a recurring environmental hazard with devastating socio-economic and ecological impacts, especially in vulnerable regions like Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The state's low-lying terrain, dense river networks, and…

3D Printing and AI: Exploring the Impact of Machine Learning on Additive Manufacturing

Tiwari, Asheesh · Journal of Computational Systems and Applications;

Additive Manufacturing (AM) revolutionizes the industrial sector by producing complex, customized parts. With Industry 4.0, machine learning (ML) has become a vital tool for enhancing 3D printing processes. This paper i…

A Hybrid Approach Combining Ant Colony Optimization and Simulated Annealing for Cloud Resource Scheduling

Singhal, Saurabh · Journal of Computational Systems and Applications;

Cloud computing is imperative to schedule efficiently for tasks and resources to assure performance, reduction of costs, and service-level agreement. Traditional methods cannot balance this complexity, resulting in the…

Antimicrobial Activity of Pomegranate Punica Granatum Fruit on Bacteria Isolated from Health Centers

Salwa Abdalla, Nada Elgriw, Alhashmi Akhale, Mohammed Dowas, Moyasser Al Masalati, Ashrof Traplse · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study explores the antibacterial potential of pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel and arils extracts against common pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and…

Antioxidant Capacity of Equisetum telmateia and Urtica dioica: Secondary Benefits in Renal Health Beyond Crystal Inhibition

Tajdida Magayr, Shamsi Saad, Fatima Abdulsalam · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Kidney stone disease is a common condition characterized by the formation of crystalline deposits in the kidneys, with calcium oxalate being the primary component of most stones. Oxidative stress plays a significant rol…

Predictive Computational Approaches in Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Machine Learning and In Silico Integration: A Review Study

Alhadi Wajiej, Aburagaegah, Safinaz · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Employing in-silico programs and Machine Learning (ML) in microbiology, making computational microbiology (dry lab), is changing the way the data is investigated, visualized, and used. Complicated biological datasets ar…

Clinical and Histopathological Criteria in Libyan Children with Adrenocortical Tumors

Omalmir Fathalla, Millad Ghawil, Ahmed Eshagroni, Nadia Alghazir, Ibtisam Hadeed, Amani Farhat, Amani Masoud · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Adrenocortical tumors (ACTs) are rare in children, and the extent to which histopathological features can predict clinical behavior remains uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between histopathol…

Comparison of Fracture Strength Between Veneered and Full-Contour Zirconia Restorations (Without Surface Treatment) With PMF

Hosam Elarabi, Abdulhakim Omar, Nasser Allaian, Bahaddin Emhmed, Salah Ali · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The purpose of this in vitro study is to investigate the fracture of zirconia in the posterior region and to compare between fracture strength of zirconia crowns and porcelain fused to metal restorations. Twenty human m…

Impacted Canines: A Retrospective Study of the Prevalence, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management with Open and Closed Surgical Approach

Fathi Almadane, Nadia Eddib, Ahmed Almadane · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Impaction is a tooth that fails to erupt into its normal functioning position in the dental arch within the expected time and will not attain its anatomical position beyond the chronological eruption data, even after it…

Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children with Febrile Seizures: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Fozia Aborayana, Fadila Elghadban, Ens AbdulRahim · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Febrile seizures (FS) are common in children aged 6 months to 6 years, with potential links to iron deficiency. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among children with FS at Alkadra…

Assessment of Sperm Function and Embryo Morphology Following Exposure to Peganum Harmala Seeds Decoction in Mice

Alghoul, Nagia, Sasi, Samira, Nuri Awayn, Ragil Prastiya, Khalid Salem · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Harmala (Peganum harmala L.) is one medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of a lot of diseases in many countries, including Libya. This study aimed to determine the effect of harmala plant seeds…

Correlation between Different Anatomical Conical Variations and Maxillary Sinusitis: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Olla Ibrahim, Enas Alhaen, Walid Mohmmad · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Concha bullosa (CB) is a common normal anatomical variation of the paranasal sinus, and it's classified into lamellar, bulbous, and extensive types. Concha bullosa has been considered a potential contributory factor in…

Challenges of Undergraduate Female Married Students at the University of Albutana

Susan Zroog, Fatima Elhag Ahmed, Safaa Rashad, Abdelhakam Ali · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Undergraduate women face significant challenges in pursuing higher education. Married female students in particular demonstrate lower enrollment rates, as they struggle to balance domestic responsibilities with academic…

Association Between Pregnancy, Gingivitis, and Socioeconomic Status

Mahadia Abdalrahman, Samira Abdulrahman, Emni Elshaali · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Hormonal alterations, in particular, arise from elevated estrogen and progesterone, especially which influence the tissues of the gingiva, are the major cause of gingival inflammation. Pregnancy gingivitis, the most pre…

Metal Pollution and Hazard Indexes of Heavy Metal Contents for some Fish Tissues Collected from Some Libyan Coasts

Hamad Hasan, Marwa Mohammed, Entesar Al Hadad · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study was basically designed to estimate the pollution and hazard indexes of fish samples included (Mullus, Mugil SP, and Marbled) collected from the Benghazi coast. Different types of heavy metals (Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni,…

The Effect of Orthodontic Treatment on Improving the Rapid Healing of Gingival Tissue: A Microscopic Study

Ahmed Abuhajar · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

People widely acknowledge orthodontic treatment as a method to align teeth and improve dental function, but there is limited knowledge about its impact on gingival tissue healing. An examination of orthodontic gingival…

Iron and Steel Industry: A Suggestion for Raw Materials in Libya

Osama Shaltami, Firas Khamis, Kamal Abraheem, Mustafa Ben Hkoma · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The iron and steel industry is arguably the most significant component of a country's industrial economic infrastructure, and the amount of steel consumed per person serves as a proxy for both industrialization and adva…

Assessing Compliance with the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in Rwanda and Malawi: A Mixed-Methods Study of Systemic and Behavioural Barriers

Allen Ingabire, JC, Ntirenganya, Faustin, Imanishimwe, Alphonsine, Munyaneza, Emmanuel, Ncogoza, Isae, Bucyibaruta, Georges, Ngalawango, Rashid, Matemvu, Zaithwa, Msosa, Vanessa · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) is a low-cost, high-impact tool shown to improve surgical outcomes and enhance safety culture, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite…

Barriers to accessing primary healthcare for minor surgical procedures and their impact on tertiary care utilisation: prospective, cross-sectional study

Nawaz, Haq, Haseeb, Abdul, Khan, Shandana, Zarak Khan, Muhammad, Roghani, Munayal, Sultana, Zakia · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Minor surgical procedures are commonly performed in surgical emergency rooms within tertiary care hospitals, yet many of these cases could be managed in primary healthcare settings. Over-reliance on tertia…

Interventions to reduce short term post-operative mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Protocol for a Systematic Review of randomised controlled trials.

Phelan, Liam N, Sampaio-Alves, Mafalda, Agbeko, Anita E, Haque, Parvez D, Zola, Sandrine, Nepogodiev, Dmitri, Bhangu, Aneel, Glasbey, James · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Post-operative mortality is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are at disproportionately increased risk, and it is likely that many deaths are a…

Fifteen Years of Free Surgical and Obstetric Care in Conflict-Affected Afghanistan: A Retrospective Analysis of EMERGENCY's Scalable Surgery Model (2007-2022)

Portella, Gina, Langer, Martin, Gatti, Sofia, Ebrahini, Khushal, Shahir, Mir Abdul Azim, Baiocchi, Raffaela, Qurezada, Marya, Usuelli, Michele, Valenti, Manuela, Amin, Mohammad Amin Abdul, Pesenti, Antonio, Morren, Ceert, Cormio, manuela, Paschetto, Michela, Parrino, Pietro, Miccio, Rossella · Impact Surgery;

Background: Global disparities in surgical access continue to limit healthcare equity, particularly in low-income and conflict-affected countries. Afghanistan exemplifies this challenge, where the health system is const…