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Patterns and Trend of Contraceptive Uptake Among Users in Kwara State, Nigeria (2018-2022)

Background and aims. This study aimed to investigate patterns and trend of contraceptives uptake among users of family planning methods in Kwara State. Specifically, trends, patterns and differentials in Family-Planning…

Isolation and Identification of the Bacteria that Causes Otitis Media in Medical Center Hospitals Tripoli, Libya

Background and aims. People of all ages are susceptible to otitis media, a common ear infection, with a higher incidence in developing nations like Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, otitis media is the second most prev…

Time to Treat the Climate and Nature Crisis as One Indivisible Global Health Emergency

The world is currently responding to the climate crisis and the nature crisis as if they were separate challenges. This is a dangerous mistake. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate change is about to be h…

The Effect of Retinoic Acid on Development of Chicken Embryos

Background and aims. Retinoic acid (RA) is important morphogen for promoting normal vertebrate development, its work in critical gradient in most organs and tissues. Exogenous of RA can cause malformation in these organ…

Removal of Methylene Blue Using Graphene Oxide Based Silica Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles

Aims. This article reported the present synthesis, characterization and application of new graphene-oxide based silica coated magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4@SiO2-GO) for the removal of methylene blue dye from the waste w…

Prevalence and Severity of Plaque-Induced Gingivitis in A Sample of Adult Libyan Population

Background and aims. Plaque-induced gingivitis is the most common form of periodontal disease. Gingivitis prevalence in Libyan population in Tripoli city is not documented; therefore, the aim of this study was to evalua…

Evaluation of Vitamin D Status Among Adult Population in Tripoli Region, Libya

Background and aims. Vitamin D deficiency is a pandemic public health concern as it is highly prevalent in all parts of the world. The higher rates of hypovitaminosis in the sunniest areas of the world have been reporte…

Analyzing the Efficacy of ChatGPT for Online Learning: An Experimental Study

Background and aims. Online learning has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its convenience and flexibility. However, it can be challenging for learners to stay engaged and motivated when studying online…

Prevalence of Some Parasitic Infestations in Lagocephalus sceleratus in Eastern Libya

Background and aims. Lagocephalus sceleratus (L. sceleratus) has been listed as one of the 100 "worst invasive fish species" of the Mediterranean Sea. This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of parasiti…

A Survey of Dental Students on Aligner Orthodontic Therapy: A Questionnaire Based Survey

Aims. This survey was conducted to assess the apprehension and awareness among dental students about clear aligner orthodontic therapy. Dental students five Libyan dental faculties were included in this survey. Methods.…

Exposure to Fumes from Mosquito Coils Impairs Cardiac Function and Elevates Serum Markers of Inflammation

Background and aims. The use of fumes from mosquito coils has been recognized as a malaria preventive measure in rural to local areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The effects of these fumes on cardiac function and serum infla…

Perceived Effects of Job Stress on the Well-Being of Health Workers in Baruten Local Government Area Kwara State, Nigeria

Background and aims. This study examined perceived effects of job stress on the well-being of Health Workers (HWs) in Baruten Local Government Area (L.G.A) Kwara State, Nigeria. Workplace stress is the harmful physical,…

Epidemiological Study of Gastro-Intestinal Parasites in Selected Areas of Plateau State, Nigeria

Background and aims. Human societies have always been challenged by infectious diseases, some of which are caused by helminths and protozoan parasites. One-fourth of the known human infectious diseases are caused by hel…

Protective Role of Selenium against Diclofenac Sodium Induced Hepatotoxicity in Female Rats

Background and aims. Selenium is an essential trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It increases antioxidant effects in the body. Diclofenac sodium is one of the world's most commonly prescribed non-steroi…

Unchain Your Heart: Battling Coronary Artery Disease

ABSTRACT Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) remains a significant contributor to illness and mortality on a global scale. It is characterized by the gradual narrowing of coronary arteries due to the formation of atherosclero…

Navigating the Heart's Highway: Effective Management of Coronary Artery Disease

ABSTRACT Coronary artery disease (CAD) management involves a multifaceted approach aimed at reducing risk factors, improving symptoms, and preventing disease progression. Lifestyle modifications form the foundation of C…

Aspirin Unveiled: Shielding Hearts from Coronary Artery Disease

ABSTRACT In the realm of cardiovascular protection, aspirin emerges as a potent sentinel against Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Beyond its well-known pain-relief properties, aspirin's remarkable antiplatelet action take…

Editorial on Nipah Virus: A Looming Threat

Epilepsy and Neuroinflammation: Unraveling the Complex Connection

ABSTRACT Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures, has long been a subject of scientific exploration. Recent research has unveiled an intriguing link between epilepsy and neuroinflammation,…

Beyond the Surface: The Hidden Struggles of PCOS

ABSTRACT Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) presents more than just physical symptoms; beneath the surface lie hidden struggles that profoundly impact those affected. While irregular periods and hormonal imbalances are re…

Takis Würgers Roman Stella (2019) - Holocaustliteratur einer neuen Generation?

Takis Würger's novel Stella, published in 2019, has received mostly unenthusiastic reviews from literary critics because, in their opinion, it does not do justice to Stella Goldschlag's historical persona. Rather, the t…

The Subversive Potential of Laughter in Hinko Gottlieb's Ključ od velikih vrata [The Key to the Great Gate]

This paper focuses on a short work of fiction written in the 1940s by the Croatian Jew, Hinko Gottlieb. The manuscript of the book was found in one of the Jerusalem archives and,about seventy years later was, prepared f…

The Past in the (Lost) Memory of the Roma

This study uses authentic interviews from field research into the Roma people of Slovakia to search for partial answers to questions concerning the functioning of collective and individual memory of the marginalised eth…

Between Freedom and Imprisonment. The Shanghai Ghetto from the Perspective of the Bulgarian Writer Angel Wagenstein

Angel Wagenstein's novel Farewell, Shanghai is this article's focal point. The attention focuses on the literary picture of the Shanghai ghetto (Hongkew district) during the Second World War. Wagenstein shows the ghetto…

The "Archaeology" of Popular Culture: Common Sense and the Past

This paper demonstrates the influence of common sense on the perception of facts from the past. In order to understand the mechanisms of reduction, instrumentalisation and banalisation of the Holocaust in popular cultur…