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Description of the Parasitic Nematodes (Contracaecum multipapillatum) that Infect the Intestines of (Mullus Surmuletus) Fish in the Marine Waters of Sirte-Libya

Ahmed Al-Mashai, Omar, Muftah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Fish are an important food source for humans and are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, a number of research studies indicate that a number of parasitic injuries, including nematodes, have been recorded in differe…

Spatial and Seasonal Distribution of Nitrate and Phosphate Contamination in Groundwater in Wadi Al-Tarfawi, Northeastern Libya

Al-haen, Mohammed, Al-Haen, Issa, Abdullah Abdullah, Habeeb Abdulqadir, Ahmed Mohamed, Ahmed Alabed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of groundwater in Wadi Al-Tarfawi, Libya, through the assessment of its physicochemical characteristics, with particular emphasis on nitrate and phosphate concentrations and thei…

Impact of Obesity on Breast Cancer in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women

Lubna Elganimi, Khawla Stuka · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy among women globally and in Libya, where it accounts for about 41% of all female cancers. Obesity, a modifiable risk factor, has shown differential impacts on breast c…

Different Stages of Poultry Production Require Specific Nutrient Profiles

Aldahmani, Haifa, Saqaa Rasah, Marwah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

There is an urgent need for optimized nutritional control based on the prevailing physiology of different production phases for optimizing poultry performance. In this background, the purpose of the study: the purpose o…

Efficacy and Safety of Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy for Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction

Mohamed Elzwawi, Salem Swieb, Moneer Badish · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) is highly prevalent and frequently refractory to first-line therapies such as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-Is). Low-intensity shockwave therapy (Li-SWT) has emerged as…

Mapping Enset Value Chain: Roles, Constraints, and Opportunities in Guraghe Zone, Ethiopia

Addis, Yonnas · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

Enset is a staple food crop consumed primarily by many people in the Guraghe Zone. This study aims to examine the Enset value chain in the Guraghe Zone, focusing on the roles, constraints, and opportunities faced by the…

Comparison of Enterobius vermicularis Infection Rates among Schoolchildren in Tocra and Al Marj, Libya

Eman EL Frragani, Amal AL-Mayar, Heba Idris, Reem Faraj, Suha Muftah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Enterobius vermicularis infection remains a common intestinal parasitic disease among schoolchildren worldwide, yet it is often underestimated in public health programs. This study investigated the prevalence and distri…

A Preliminary Study on the Effects of Lemon Juice and Vitamin C on Postprandial Glucose in Overweight Nondiabetic Adults

Malak Eljafari, Almhgob, Mohamed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Postprandial hyperglycemia, together with obesity and elevated body mass index, represents a significant risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acidic foods and antioxidants have been suggested to…

Integrated Conversion of Desalination Waste Heat into Chemical Energy Using a Reversible Copper-Chlorine Thermochemical Cycle for Hydrogen Storage

Enas Eltnay · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The growing global need for fresh water and clean energy has prompted huge concerns about combining the desalination processes with hydrogen production systems. In this study, the researcher has given an in-depth discus…

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Urological Pathologies: A One-Year Histopathological Study at Al-Wahda Hospital

Abdulsalam Ahmeedah, Raffalla , Noria, Srgewa, Amal Fathalla, Abdulsayid, Munira · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Diseases involving the urological system are one of the most common disorders affecting the general population and comprise a spectrum of entities. They can be non-neoplastic or neoplastic lesions. A prospective study w…

Applying Different Analytical Methods (GC-Mass, Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption, and Flame Photometry for Estimation some Chemical Constituents in leaves and Stems of the Quercus coccifera plant

Aisha Ali, Adel Abdulathim, Zuhir Akrim, Nevein Abdel-Hady, Hamad Hasan · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Some of the different analytical methods were used to estimate some of the chemical constituents in leaves and fruits of the Quercus coccifera plant, where the GC-MS was used for the determination of Fatty acids and phe…

Plant-Derived Molluscicides: Thymus vulgaris and Artemisia judaica Extracts Control the white garden snail, Thebapisana

Masouda Elzaroug, Salah Hasan, Fariha AlHaddad · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The white garden snail Theba pisana, is a significant agricultural pest, and there is growing interest in developing natural molluscicides as alternatives to synthetic chemicals. This study evaluated the efficacy of hax…

Protective Effects of Ginger Extract on NAFLD-Associated Male Infertility in Rats: Hormonal Regulation and Semen Quality

Abdalla Elgenaidi, Alnagy Ali, Hanan Miftah, Fatema Alsaeid · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent metabolic disorder that extends beyond hepatic pathology to adversely affect male reproductive function through hormonal dysregulation and systemic metabol…

Evaluation of the Contents of Manganese and Lead and their Hazard Indices in some Coffee Brands

Hamad Hasan, Enaam Mohamed, Rofeida Mohamed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In this study Ten different coffee samples of different brands were collected from many Libyan Markets. The contents of Lead (Pb) and Manganese (Mn) were estimated in the selected samples by atomic absorption spectromet…

Prevalence and Identification of Bacterial Species Causing Antibiotic-Resistant Otitis Media in Zawia City, Libya, and Identification of Associated Risk Factors

Mabroukah Khalleefah, Najat Mansour, Ali Milad, Suad Diab, Lubna Elbishti, Himedah Fheel Alboom, Khaled Aburas, Najat Gooma · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Otitis media (OM) is a common infection of the middle ear, often leading to multiple visits to healthcare centers due to complications such as hearing loss and other serious infections, particularly in developing countr…

Optimization of an Efficient Method for Genomic DNA Extraction from (Vicia faba L) Leaves with High Contents of Inhibitor Compounds

Ahmed Shaaban, Wagdi Ghaleb, Hanan Abosalah, Masoud Alsheebani, Ghada Elragaihy, Salem Hammud, Elmundr Abughnia · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The extraction of high-quality plant DNA in large quantities is considered a difficult task in all plant molecular studies, which makes the extraction of high-quality DNA from plants containing high amounts of inhibitor…

Role of Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy in Evaluation of Female Infertility at the National Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility-al Jabal AL Akhdar

Ramzi Mohamed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Infertility, affecting 10-15% of reproductive-age couples, has emerged as a pressing medical and social challenge. This cross-sectional study evaluated the diagnostic value of hysterolaparoscopy (HL) in the assessment o…

Geospatial Assessment of Geothermal Potential In The Jeffara Plain, Northwest Libya: A Weighted Overlay Analysis Approach

Alkaryani, Belkasem, Saleh, Mohamed, Ibrahem, Abdlsaid, Hamad, Salah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The Jeffara Plain in northwest Libya represents a critical frontier for low-enthalpy geothermal energy development within the transboundary Northwest Sahara Aquifer System (NWSAS). This study applies an integrated frame…

Genomic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in Libya: Spatiotemporal Clade Dynamics and Mutations Influencing Viral Virulence

Wafa Elmghirbi, Mohamed Lazhari, Mawada Elside, Mabroka Alghros, Samia Alzentani, Omran Algriany · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The ongoing evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in emerging variants with increased transmissibility and immune escape. In order to strengthen studies on pandemic evolution and set the public health responses, the inco…

Stem Cell-Driven Cellular Pathways in Craniofacial Bone Remodeling and Dental Tissue Regeneration: An Experimental Study in Dental Clinics of Alexandria, Egypt

Aml Aljayer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising approach for craniofacial bone remodeling and dental tissue regeneration. In this study, a mixed-methods design was employed, combining laboratory analyses with clinical data…

Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Oral Care for Intensive Care Unit Patients

Hend Miladi, Eman Gusbi, Jamal Elcosbi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Maintaining oral hygiene for ICU patients is crucial for improving their overall health and avoiding complications. As the main providers of care, nurses need sufficient knowledge, positive attitudes, and proper practic…

Simulation and Analysis of Bottom-contact Pentacene-based OTFTs Devices

Elgeme, Najeb, khershif, Radwan, Rehan, Salahadeen, Elmrabet, Abdraof · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study uses COMSOL Multiphysics to simulate and analyze bottom-contact pentacene-based Metal-Insulator-Semiconductor (MIS) devices. Organic semiconductors like pentacene are promising for low-cost, flexible electron…

Impact of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract on the management of whitefly in the tomato crop

Abu Bakr Alzahaf · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The study was conducted in the Higher Institute of Agricultural Techniques, Derna, Al-Fattayah, in the city of Derna, Libya. A positive impact of the treatment is evident. There are distinct morphological differences be…

Comparative Analysis of Total Polyphenol Content in Olive Oil and Leaf Extracts from Frantoio and White Olive Cultivars in Libya

Estuty, Naser, Lazhari, Mohamed, Alsadi, Mustafa, Zayed, Zeinab, Algriany, Omran · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This research has been done to compare the total phenolic content (TPC) of olive oil and olive leaf extracts obtained from two Libyan olive cultivars, Tarhuna White and Frantoio. Phenolics were measured by the Folin-Cio…

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP): Insights from Libyan Medical Practitioners

Aiesha Imbarek, Magbula Kaziri, Karima Alfitory, Abdallah Juwid · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon soft tissue tumor that poses significant diagnostic and management challenges. In resource-limited settings such as Libya, insufficient awareness and limited diagnos…