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Analysis of the Stability of Nalut Formation Outcrops Parallel to Al-Rujban Mountain Road-NW Libya

Reda Almagtuf, Aboalgasem Alakhdar · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The slopes parallel to mountain roads are affected by both natural and human factors, such as slope-cutting processes during road construction, making slope stability assessment essential. Factors like rainfall and impr…

The Association between Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Metformin Therapy in Libyan Diabetic Patients

Nagat Elbarghathi, Hoda Ahwaide, Narmin Elbouri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Metformin is the first line treatment of diabetic hyperglycaemia. However, numerous studies have shown that long-term use of metformin can result in a vitamin B12 deficiency. In this study, we sought to assess the preva…

Nutritional Screening and Assessment of Children with Congenital Heart Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Libya

Hawa Gamaa, Mohammed Abubaker · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is prevalent in Libyan children who are referred to a cardiac clinic tertiary center. These patients may experience mild malnutrition, which can progress to failure to thrive (FTT). Theref…

Tumor Budding: A Prognostic Marker of Aggressiveness and Metastatic Potential in Epithelial Cancers, with a Focus on Colorectal and Urothelial Carcinomas

Khadija Slik · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

A hallmark of malignancy is the ability of a tumor to disseminate and metastasize, a process that requires specific cellular adaptations. The American Joint Committee on Cancer developed the TNM staging system to classi…

Healthcare Providers' Readiness in Managing Intimate Partner Violence in Public Hospitals of Gurage Zone, Ethiopia, 2023; Mixed Study Design.

Tamene Zeleke, Fentahun, Obsa, Megertu, Abera Merdasa, Mengistu, Difer Tetema, Mesfin, Endeshaw, Fikremariam, Belay, Aynalem, Mesfin Yesigat, Yibeltal, Argaw, Muche, Nuriye, Keyredin, Genetu Alem, Kassa · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

Abstract Background: Intimate partner violence severely affects women's health, especially during pregnancy, causing problems like miscarriage, maternal depression, and suicidal attempts. Victims also face challenges li…

Coastal Erosion and Sedimentation in Khums City, Libya using Sentinel-1A Technology: An Environmental Study

Dawi Ageel · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The majority of coastal regions worldwide are currently experiencing erosion processes, which are frequently brought on by modifications in the sediment balance brought on by both natural and man-made sources. Numerous…

Polishing Protocols Effect on The Surface Properties of Polymer Polyether Ether Ketone Prosthodontic

Asam Aljwiw, Asmaa Abdeewi, Fatimah Buhour · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Polymer Polyether Ether Ketone is a polymer and has good properties like physical, mechanical, aesthetic, and biocompatibility that why widely in dental prostheses. The study was to investigated the surface roughness an…

NIHR Global Surgery Unit Annual meeting: Hub visit

Ledda, Virginia, Anyomih, Theophilus Teddy Kojo, Bahrami-Hessari, Michael, Durán Sánchez, Irani · Impact Surgery;

The annual NIHR Global Surgery Unit meeting took place on the 11th and 12th September 2024 in Cancun, Mexico. The event was attended by 167 participants including doctors, researchers, medical students and other multidi…

Covid-19 pandemic and neonatal surgical outcomes: Lessons learned from a resource-challenged setting

Dogra, Shivani, Peters, Nitin, Bade, Ramyasree, Solanki, Shailesh, Malik, Muneer Abas, Mahajan, J K · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: The management of neonatal surgical diseases is complex, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), where limited resources and high rates of sepsis contribute to poorer outcomes. The COVID-19…

Comparison of bilateral infraorbital nerve block versus intravenous ketorolac for cleft lip repair in children: a randomised controlled trial

Jika, Mohammed, Naziru, Ibrahim, O Benedict, Akintubobo, Aminu Galadima, Hajara, Halima Bidemi, Yahaya, Mahdi Bello, Mohammed, Njidda Gyadale, Abdulhamid, Abdulmumuni Mohammed, Kalakwa, Maina, Hassan, Ballah, Abubakar, Adamu Baffah, Yusuf, Abubakar Sadiq, Adamu · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Cleft lip repair in children is associated with significant postoperative pain, which, if inadequately managed, may lead to complications such as wound dehiscence and delayed recovery. Bilateral infraorbit…

Randomised controlled trial comparing the effect of honey versus standard dressing on fracture union and functional outcomes in open tibia fractures

Allen Ingabire, JC, Ntirenganya, Faustin, Uwineza, Annette, Uwera, Claudine, Musoni, Emile, Uwakunda, Carine, Nshumuyiki, Joel, Imanishimwe, Alphonsine, Mukambasabire, Belise, Batamuliza, Clementine, Nkubana, Theoneste, Ncogoza, Isae, N. Mwungura, Espoir, Bucyibaruta, Georges, M. Mambo, Claude · Impact Surgery;

Objective: Open tibia fractures pose a high risk of infection and delayed healing, necessitating innovative wound management strategies. This randomised controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of honey dressings compare…

International survey on surgeon's attitudes and perceptions of surgical wound complications: navigating the challenges.

Sandy-Hodgetts, Kylie, Carvalhal, Sara, Muath Adi, Mohamed, Tan, Steven, Panyakhamlerd , Krasean, Leung, Edmund · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Surgical wound complications (SWCs), including surgical site infections (SSIs) and wound dehiscence (SWD), significantly impact postoperative recovery, contributing to morbidity and reduced quality of life…

Enterobius vermicularis infection in congenital anorectal malformation

Kaur, Manharpreet, Mewara, Abhishek, Peters, Nitin James, Janapareddy, Khyati Kiran, Sett, Madhusree, Khurana, Sumeeta, Sehgal, Rakesh · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) infections are prevalent worldwide, particularly among children, and are sometimes associated with surgical conditions such as appendicitis. We present a case of pinworm i…

Association of Over-the-Counter Nospamin and Gripe Water Use with Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation in Neonates: A Case Series

Lawal, Abdulwahab, jimoh, Abdulrasaq, Sayomi, Olayinka, Ofozor, Kenneth, Abe, Tolushe, Jimoh, Nasiru, Mahmud, Ahmed, Chijoke, Chijindu, Ahmed, kawthar, Oluyole-Jimoh, Sekeenah, Adedeji, Nafisat, Alabi, Esther, Ariyibi, Solomon, Rashidah, Nakamyuka, Awoyale, Oladayo, Abdulraheem, Nurudeen, Nasir, Abdulrasheed, Lukman, Abdur-Rahman · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Spontaneous intestinal perforation in newborns, often seen in the terminal ileum, is linked to risk factors such as prematurity, low birth weight, and drug exposure. Over-the-counter use of medications lik…

From RIFT Audit to RIFT Turkey: Reappraising Appendicitis Risk Models for Global Relevance

Yalcinkaya, Ali, Yalcinkaya, Ahmet, Leventoglu, Sezai · Impact Surgery;

The Right Iliac Fossa Treatment (RIFT) Audit has made a substantial contribution to optimizing appendicitis management by systematically evaluating risk prediction models across different healthcare settings. Conducted…

Reflections on the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry: Unveiling the Hidden Impact on Colorectal Cancer

Bhangu, Aneel, Nepogodiev , Dmitri · Impact Surgery;

The UK COVID-19 Inquiry, launched in 2022 and led by Baroness Heather Hallett, is an extensive review of the country's handling of the pandemic, examining how well the government and health systems responded. The inquir…

January 2025: Editor-in-Chief Editorial

Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

Thank you very much for helping make Impact Surgery a great success in year 1. We all look forward to 2025! We have deepened our website reporting on the journal processes, including peer review, plagiarism checks, and…

Generative Artificial Intelligence Transparency in scientific writing: the GAIT 2024 guidance

Linder, Cortland, Nepogodiev, Dmitri, GAIT 2024 Collaborative Group · Impact Surgery;

Background: Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools are increasingly used in research. At present, there is no standardised approach to reporting GAI use. We aimed to produce guidance to support authors in the us…

Cholecystoduodenal Fistula: Rare Complication of Gallstone Disease and Its Management

Tidjane, Anisse, Meriem, Dahar, Dinar, Souhaib, Tabeti, Benali · Impact Surgery;

Cholecystoduodenal fistula (CDF) is an abnormal connection between the gallbladder and the duodenum "blue loop", occurring in approximately 1% of patients with gallstone disease. It primarily affects elderly individuals…

Enhancing Productivity of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Through Integrating Vermicompost and N fertilizer in Meskan, Central Ethiopia

Teshome Yitbarek, Rehima Redi, Solomon Kibebew · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

Soil fertility management is very crucial to optimize and sustain agricultural production to secure food for the current generation as well as the generation to come. Ethiopia is striving to secure food by optimizing an…

Antibiotics Self-Medication Among Medical and Non-Medical Students of Omar Al-Mukhtar University

Hajer Omar, Asma Omar, Mahmoud Elderbi, Asma Mohamed, Seham Shaeb, Marwa Alsanousi, Mariam Bohweh, Balqees Muftah · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Self- consumption of antibiotics is being a big concern over the world, excessive as well as incorrect using of antibiotics give rise to various complications like spreading resistance of antibiotics, delaying in the di…

Alteration of Blood Parameters in Non-Dialyzed Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease

Najat Mohammed, Tahani Mohammed, Nisreen Farag · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem that can lead to end-stage renal disease. Patients with CKD are usually suffered from anemia, which is one of the major consequences of kidney damage which in tur…

Navigating the Therapeutic Landscape of Head and Neck Burkitt's Lymphoma: A Comparative Analysis of Treatment Approaches and Associated Challenges

Ali Eltair · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Head and neck Burkitt lymphoma (HN-BL) requires tailored treatment strategies due to its unique anatomical location and aggressive nature. HN-BL poses distinctive diagnostic and therapeutic obstacles in contrast to its…

On Frenet Framme of Null Curves in Three Dimensional Minkowski Spaces

Anis Saad, Awatif Mousay · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This article investigates the Frenet frame of null curves which are embedded inside three-dimensional Minkowski spacetime M^2,1, a significant topic of differential geometry and Lorentzian geometry. Unlike Euclidean geo…

Effect of Denture Base Material on The Stresses Induced on Implant Supporting Mandibular Bar - retained Over-denture

Mohamed El Maroush · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of heat cured acrylic resin denture base and glass fiber reinforced denture base on stresses induced on mandibular implant overdenture supporting structures b…