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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…

Mesenteric Desmoid Tumour in an Octogenarian: A Rare Case from Rural Eastern Nigeria

Ashinze, Patrick, Bonu, Innocent Shu, Oladipupo, Yetunde Morayo, Egbunu, Emmanuel, Adeshina , Ahmed Abdulbasit, Atere, Ahmad Olawale, Obafemi , Eniola · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Mesenteric desmoid tumours are rare, locally aggressive fibroblastic neoplasms comprising just 0.03% of all tumours. They typically affect younger adults and may be associated with familial adenomatous pol…

Artificial Intelligence in scientific writing: Responsibility, transparency, and the future of authorship

Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing how clinical research is written, edited, and prepared for publication. Its integration into scientific practice is inevitable, yet its effects on the quality, re…

The anatomy, diagnosis and management of acute scaphoid fractures: An Overview

Bickley, Madeleine, Khatri, Chetan, Mistry, Dylan, Jordan, Robert, Shyamalan, Gunaratnam · Impact Surgery;

Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal bone injury in young adults and remain a frequent cause of diagnostic uncertainty and delayed treatment. Missed fractures risk progression to nonunion and scaphoid nonunion…

Clinical image of a cholecystocutaneous fistulation from chronic cholecystitis

Sharma, Akshara, Griffiths, Ewen · Impact Surgery;

A 90-year-old man presented with a 6x7 cm tender, indurated, hard, erythematous lump with a pointing abscess in the right upper abdomen. CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast demonstrated a cholecystocutaneous fistula (CC…

Self-Medication Behavior and Contributing Factors Among Libyan Students

Atia, Ahmed, Omhani Alsodani, Shahed Zuto, Rahaf Shawesh, Shada Ashamli · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Self-medication is a global issue, especially in areas with limited healthcare access. While offering temporary relief, it poses risks like misdiagnosis, adverse reactions, and antibiotic resistance. This practice is co…

Integral Equations in Quantum Mechanics: An Extensive Study of Their Role in Theoretical Physics

Reem Mahdi, Inas Ibrahim, Nafisa Buhalima · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Quantum mechanics heavily depends on integral equations because they supply advanced mathematical solutions for solving complex theoretical physics problems. This paper examines the development of integral equations sta…

Utilizing Microbiological Techniques: The Residual Microorganisms in Poultry Flesh Raised at Random Between 2024 and 2025

Suad Saeed, Najah Mohamad, Mousa Gaballah, Abdulsalam Saleh, Randa Hamad, Saleh Bufarwa, Hajir Othman · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Veterinary biomass is an effective resource used throughout the rural areas of the study region. However, animal use is unclear and can lead to unhealthy debt management, thus contributing to animal consumption, and eve…

The Possible Protective Role of Selenium Supplementation Against Some Hormone Alterations Induced by Diclofenac Sodium in Female Rats

Nura Al-Zail, Marfoua Ali, Reem Abdalhalem, Ajab Abdalsttar · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Diclofenac sodium (DFS) has affected the tests for serum hormones. Crucially, prior studies indicate that diclofenac functions as a thyroid protein antagonist. An important minor mineral that guards and prevents oxidati…

Comparison between Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion versus Multiple Daily Insulin Injection Effects on the Quality of Life in Libyan Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Sara Taeb, Anwar Mersheg, Khuloud Ajaj · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is considered a chronic autoimmune disease. Since the 1970s, the continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy (CSII) via pumps has been widely used in the management of T1DM in compar…

An Evaluation of the Quality of Care in Fertility and Infertility Services in Tripoli Health Centers

Fatma Elmontaser · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Fertility and infertility services play an important role in healthcare, especially as more people delay having children, face unhealthy lifestyles, and deal with environmental pollution. This study aims to improve the…

Isolation and Classification of Fungal Pathogens of Salvia Rosemary in Different Regions of Al Jabal Al Akhdar

Elham Abdurabbih · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Rosemary trees are considered one of the most important natural flora in Libya, which represents the total vegetation cover prevailing in the natural forests of the Green Mountain region, which has currently been subjec…

Impact of Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Study Performed at Al-Khums Teaching Hospital, Al-Khums City

Osama Aljahmi, Mwlwd Almarymy, Meftah Abulgasem, Husam Belhaj, Tawfiq Alhddad, Ayiman Abdulqadir · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This research aimed to evaluate the efficacy of open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercise regimens in the rehabilitation of individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). An exercise group…

The Assessment of The Antifungal Effects of Chamomile and Lavender Extracts on Candida Albicans

Thaera Fruka, Mustafa Esmaio, Fatima Khazzam, Safaa Gharbia · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Herbal formulations are widely used for therapeutic purposes and to improve the clinical manifestations of vaginal and urinary tract infections by both patients and healthcare practitioners. These formulations are renow…

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effects of The Genus Scrophulariaceae

Najat Alahmer · Attahadi Medical Journal;

In this study, the antimicrobial activities of plants from the genus Scrophularia (family Scrophulariaceae) were evaluated. The specimens were extracted using a 60% alcohol solvent. These extracts were tested against va…

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Escherichia coli Sepsis in Neonates: A Cross-Sectional Study from Zawia Medical Center, Libya

Mufeedah Mansour, Rami Al Marimi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This retrospective cohort study investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of Escherichia coli (E. coli) sepsis among neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Zawia Medical Center, Li…

Development and Validation of a Simple UV-Vis Spectrophotometric Method for the Quantitative Determination of Amoxicillin in Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms

Ben Hander, Gazala, Mousa, Hawa, Alajtal, Adel · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

A simple, sensitive, and inexpensive UV/visible spectrophotometric approach was developed and validated for the quantitative measurement of amoxicillin (AMX) in pharmaceutical dosage forms. The approach demonstrated exc…

The Impact of Human Resources Management Strategy on the Quality of Health Services at Al-Hawari Hospital, Benghazi, Libya

Rania Madi, Eman Emsemeir, Lamya El Adouli, Eman Haslok, Salema Al-Zwey, Galeda Elsahar, Hend Almajbri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The study examines the impact of Human Resources Management (HRM) strategy on the quality of healthcare services at Al-Hawari General Hospital in Benghazi, Libya. The hospital, a representative healthcare institution, w…

Generalized Semi-α-Closed Sets in Topology

Nadiy Altoum, Fatma Toumi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In 1969, Levine introduced the concept and properties of generalized closed sets (briefly g-closed), where the complement of such a set is called a generalized open set (briefly g-open). In this research, we introduce a…

Keratoacanthoma of the Head and Neck: A Mini Review

Abdelrahim, Laila, Najat Ghuela · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a keratinocyte-derived, rapidly growing skin neoplasm. A well-differentiated lesion often exhibits spontaneous regression. KA typically presents as a dome-shaped lesion with a central keratin plu…

Investigation of Philometra spp. Nematodes Infecting the Gonads of Pagrus pagrus Fish in Sirte, Libya

Ahmed Almashai · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The Libyan city of Sirte is distinguished by an important geographical location overlooking the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. This coast is full of many fish species, which negatively affect the quality of the sea and…

Prediction of Cone Penetration Test Data from Standard Penetration Test Attributes using Support Vector Regression Neural Networks

Wadi, dafalla, Fuad, Abuzar, Ahmed, Husam Eldin, Wu, Wenbing · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Although the cone penetration test (CPT) is essential for geotechnical design, it is often not economically feasible and time-consuming to perform the tests at all sites. This work used data from Port Sudan City to crea…

Attitudes of Interns and Graduates of the Faculty of Dentistry at Libyan International Medical University Towards the OSCE Exam

Amel Alawami, Asiel Shembeish, Yousef Saleh, Mahmoud Faraj · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

An OSCE can be defined as an assessment tool that is standardized and based on simulation to comprehensively measure candidates' cognitive, psychomotor, and practical clinical skills. It is, in fact, a structured statio…

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Dental Hazardous Waste Management Among Dentists in Tripoli Libya

Fatimah Buhour, Asam Aljwiw · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Dental clinics and laboratories produce waste that differs in types and amount, which needs good management by using a disposal system. Biomedical Waste is any waste from humans during treatment, diagnosis, and research…

Evaluation of Some Heavy Metal Levels in Tissue of Fish Collected from Coasts of Susa Region, Libya

Hamad Hasan, Citrine El-maleh · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study aims to estimate the levels of various heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, Co, Cd, and Cr) in different tissues of fish samples collected from various locations along the Libyan coast. The fish species included in the…