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Regional Variations in Myiasis Management Across North Africa: A Systematic Review

Alrouwab, Osamah, Youssef Al-Jatlawi, Issa Amara · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Myiasis, the invasion of tissues by fly larvae, is a considerable but overlooked public health concern, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. The frequency of myiasis in North Africa is affected by geographic, c…

Knowledge and Skills Assessment of Inhaler Device Use Among Asthmatic and COPD Adult Patients at the University of Tripoli Hospital and Abu-Sitta Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bisan Atta Al-Ghannam, Heba Benalashher, Khadoja Alhasoumi, Eslam Hmeid, Donia Aborqiah · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Respiratory disorders, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are major global causes of morbidity and mortality. Their management relies on medications like bronchodilators and corticosteroids…

Practices and Challenges of Baby Daycare Services in Public Offices of Wolkite Town, Guraghe Zone, Central Ethiopia

Amelga, Meseret · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

Daycare is important for children holistic development in cognitive, social and emotional development. It also crates safe environment for children while their parents are working. However, in developing countries like…

Health Risk Assessment and Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals in Oreochromis niloticusand Clarias gariepinusfrom Alwero and Abay River Basin

Massresha, Erkihun, Zewdu, Ashagrie, Mateos, Hintsa, Lewandowski, Paul · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

This study investigated concentrations of toxic heavy metals (Cr, Pb, Hg, Sn, As, Co, Cd) in the muscle and gill tissues of Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus from Ethiopia's Alwero and Abay Rivers, alongside…

Mechanical Properties of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Composites Made with Mixed Local Libyan Grasses "Halfa and R'tem"

Anour Shebani, Hussein Etmimi, Alsbani, Tarik Yerro, Osama Ahtewish · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The paper aims to investigate the effect of using a mixture of two local Libyan grasses (Halfa and R'tem) as reinforcing fillers for styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). SBR composites with different filler content (10, 20,…

Performance evaluation Innovative Modified Sand Filters with Biomass Integration for Effective Produced Water Treatment

Algathafi Eisay, Azaldin Allafi, Almabrouk Almabrouk, Abdrabba Hassan, Suleiman Abdelrahim · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This work has evaluated the efficiency of modified sand filters filled with biomass for the removal of chemical and physical contaminants from produced water. Also, this study aimed at designing, constructing, and evalu…

Insight into Drug Production Cost Estimation

Malak Shmela, Hala Almalian, Assad Elmhgoubi, Nagib Elmarzugi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The pharmaceutical industry is committed to innovate high-quality products that address medical demands globally. In this industry, the production costs constitute a significant portion of overall expenditures, where in…

The Effect of Diet on the Prevalence of Thyroid Disorder Among Libyans

Abuagela, Manal, Abdarazak Hakam, Fadua Abd-Alwafi, Shames Abuhalala · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The thyroid gland's function is crucial in regulating numerous vital functions, significantly influencing physical and mental development. Iodine, an essential micronutrient, is required in moderate amounts for optimal…

Morphological Measurements and Anatomical Variations of The Clivus Bone Using Computed Tomography in Adults, Benghazi

makhlouf, Fatma, Karwad, Mustafa, Salem Algezeri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The clivus is the central part of the skull base that extends from the anterior part of the foramen magnum to the dorsum sellae. This study aimed to assess the morphological measurements including clivus length, width,…

HVAC System Design by Using Geothermal Heat Pump

Hamza Mohamed, Abdallah Algoud · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

A design of a geothermal heat pump heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system has been done for XYZ Indianapolis School by using renewable energy. Geothermal energy is one of the important energies that has prove…

The Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency and Thyroid Hormone on Regulating Blood Glucose Levels in Type II Diabetic Patients in Salaheddin Hospital, Tripoli

Nadia Essarbout, Amel Essarbout, Rmadhan Osman, Abuagela, Manal, Najwa Elhindi · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Blood glucose levels rise as insulin secretion declines, which is regarded as a major problem for numerous medical disorders. Diabetes patients' inability to control their blood glucose levels is also attributed to thyr…

Profiling the Bacterial Infection-Infertility Nexus Among Clinical Populations of Tripoli-Libya

Salah Mohamed, Abdalla Hamed, Mohamed Hamed, Attiyia Alateri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse, or six months for women aged 35 years and older. It can be defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy without medical interv…

The Impacts of Mining Activities in Some Sites of Al- Abyar City, Libya, on Particulate Matter Concentration and Noise Level.

Idris Imneisi, Salih Albadri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Pollution from human activities remains a significant environmental concern. One of the most notable activities in Al-Abyar city in the Benghazi region of Libya is the production of construction materials such as variou…

Measurement of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 and Osteocalcin in Chronic Periodontitis Patients: A Clinical and Laboratory Study

Abdurahman Al Slama, Abdalbaset Alzaitouny · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study was conducted to evaluate the level of 25-Hydroxy vitamin D3 and osteocalcin in GCF and serum befor and after scaling and root planning in chronic periodontitis patients. A total of forty patients (20 with mo…

Viral Genomics: A Pillar in Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Arshad, Arslan, Siddiqua, Ayesha, Khan, Ayyub, Ahmad, Wisal, Arshad, Ihtesham · Advances in Modern Biomedicine;

Viral genomics has become a crucial tool for understanding the complex dynamics of viral infections, significantly advancing the methods for controlling and preventing infectious diseases. Genomic sequencing gives scien…

Removal of the Medical Dye Safranin from Aqueous Solutions by Sea Grasses Activated Carbon: A Kinetic Study

Hamad Hasan, Abdelgader Imragaa, Hanan Emrayed, Karema Abdel-Gany · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Safranine is one of the most common indicators used in different applications, especially for chemicals. It is a dye that mainly causes many problems in the environment, such as aqueous solutions. The adsorbents of acti…

Optimization of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detecting Sheep Pox Virus in Alzawiyah City, Libya

Salem Khalifa, Almabrouk Fares, Imad Buishi, Khadega Alazoumi, Tarek Abukreba, Abdulati Salem, Inas Alhudiri, Mahmud Abushhewa · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Accurate and rapid diagnosis of SPV is essential to control the rapid spread of disease in Libya. This study was designed to optimize and develop a PCR assay for sheep pox virus identification in sheep farms in Alzawiya…

The Anti-Cancer, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-Oxidant and Phytochemical Investigation of Flowers and Stems of Anacyclus Clavatus Plant Extracts

Hamad Hasan, Salma Jadallah, Zuhir Akrim, Fatma Ali, Mooada Saber · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The alternative medications have been used in Libya for many years. Libya is considered rich in medicinal plants. Thousands of these plants grow naturally throughout the country, particularly in the Al-Jabal Al-Akhtar r…

Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Alkhoms City, Libya: A Cross-sectional study

Alhmmali Abdalla, Randa Alzowam, Dalal Alkilani, Turkia Altwer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age. This study investigates the prevalence of PCOS, focusing on patient-related and disease-related facto…

Antimicrobial Properties of Extracts from Cymbopogon Schoenanthus plant

Najmeddin Ellali, Fatma Habil, Siraj Embarek, Abdelkadous Youssef, Hodifa Salem, Salah Lafi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In this study, Experiments were performed to explore the antibacterial properties of an extract derived from Cympbogon Schonatus with water. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of alcoholic and aqueous extra…

Effects of Repeated Caesarean Sections on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes

Maha Shinshin, Noura Elawam · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The occurrence of birth via cesarean section has become a prevalent intervention in contemporary obstetric practice. Presently, patients with a prior cesarean section constitute a significant proportion of the obstetric…

Phytochemical Investigation and Exploring the Citrullus Colocynthis Extracts as Antibacterial Agents Against Some Gram and Negative Bacteria Species

Hamad Hasan, Zuhir Akrim, Farag Shuib, Dala Abdraba · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The Citrullus colocyn plant grows in some Libyan regions, especially at Al Gabal Al Akhder, and was considered as medicinal plant. In this study, the extracts of the seed and fruits of Citrullus colocyn. This plant was…

The Influence of Timing of Elective Cesarean Section on Neonatal Resuscitation Risk

Maha Shinshin, Noura Elawam · Attahadi Medical Journal;

The number of cesarean sections (CS) performed worldwide has increased. Between 2000 and 2015, the percentage of babies born via cesarean section nearly doubled, rising from 12% in 2000 to 21% in 2015. The rise in prima…

Macroinvertebrates Assemblages as Bioindicators of Ecological Health in Lake Arekit: Response to Physicochemical Stressors in a Tropical Highland Lake

Anteneh, Dr. Yirga Enawgaw, Wagaw, Solomon, Degafu, Abdisa · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

Freshwater lakes in tropical highlands face growing threats from human activities, but their ecological responses are poorly understood. This study examines the spatial distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in Lake…

Assessing the Utilization of Evidence-based Practices and Identifying the Determining Factors Influencing their Adoption among Nurses in Hospitals in Southern Ethiopia

Tesfa, Shegaw · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

Evidence-based practice is a clinical approach in which practitioners combine the latest research findings with their professional expertise to make informed decisions, taking into account the individual client's prefer…