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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…

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…