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Comparing the Power of Test of Exponential with Prominent Tests against Alternative with Various Kurtosis

Sumaia Masoud · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aims. In this article, we propose a goodness of fit test for the exponential distribution based on some characterization of the exponential distribution. Methods. The test is a weighted integral of the squared distance…

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer in Western Part of Libya

Samira Alkuni, Wael Diekna, Malak Allafi, Maram Abdulhamid, Firouz Torjman · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Cancer incidence rates are rising globally, and in Libya they have been rising over the past ten years. However, little research has been done on gastrointestinal tract cancer incidence rates and di…

Infection by CagA Positive Helicobacter pylori among Dyspeptic, and Healthy Blood Donors in Tripoli city

Aziza Abdelgawad, Abdurrazag Nami, Ali Tumi, Abdulfattah Fitouri, Ahlam Ellafi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections occur earlier in life with high on geographic area, socioeconomic status, and age of the host infected. Virulence factors of H. pylori such as cag pathogen…

Effect of Iron Deficiency Anemia on HbA1c Levels in Non-Diabetic Females in Brack Alshatti

Ahlam Ali Basheer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common form of anemia in the world. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is used in diabetic patients as an index of glycaemic control reflecting glucose levels of the pre…

A Pharmacognostic Review on Artemisia. spp Growing in Libya

Kaula Saad, Arwa Belteben · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Worldwide, scientists are gaining more interest in safe, cheaper and more effective plant-based medicine. Artemisia has been used in folk medicine by numerous cultures since long times. This review aims to compile the i…

Pharmaceutical Quality Control Testing of Different Brands of Aspirin Sold in AL-Bayda City Markets

Yasmeen Amrajaa, Sara Gadalmwla, Almontaser Alashiby, Najat Farhat · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. The research studied official and unofficial quality tests to evaluate the quality of randomly selected brands of aspirin tablets that are sold in Bayda City. Six different brands of aspirin tablets…

Potential Relevance of Allium sativum, Psidium Guajava Linn & Brassica oleracea Var. Capitata Formulations in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Abubakr Adamu, Yahuza Muhammed, Umar Abdulbaseet, Muhammad Atiku, Jamila Mashi, Dayyabu Shehu · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant global health concern and a leading contributor to mortality. It is characterized by both macrovascular and microvascular complications. Preventing the onset…

Childhood Septicemia in Tripoli, Libya: Bacterial Etiology and Its Antibiotic-Resistant Pattern

Heba Abuhelala, Asma Elkammoshi, Abir Ben Ashur, Hiba Alsharif, Atia, Ahmed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Septicemia is a frequently occurring illness, but it affects children, particularly newborns and young infants, more than any other age group. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of septice…

Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Spring Constant on the Behavior of Damping in a Mass-spring Damped Harmonic Oscillator

Ola Mohammed, Ali Al-Nuaimi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Mass-Spring systems are second order linear differential equations that have variety of applications in science and engineering. They are the simplest model for mechanical vibration analysis. Dampin…

The Prevalence of Upper Midline Diastema in Benghazi-Libya

Fathia Hammad, Huda Elmehdawi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. The localized space between central incisors in upper jaw is termed as midline diastema. The midline diastema is typical part of normal dental development during the period of mixed dentition (self-…

Germline Short Variant Discovery and Annotation Pipeline using GATK Tool

Ashraf Bourawy, Abdalmunam Abdalla · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Identifying of variants related to genetic diseases has become affordable with the advances in whole genome sequencing (WGS) enabled by the enhancements of next-generation sequencing technology. Ger…

Reducing the Risks of Nuclear War-The Role of Health Professionals

Chris Zielinski · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In January, 2023, the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock forward to 90 s before midnight, reflecting the growing risk of nuclear war [1]. In August,…

First Report of Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus Infecting Barley (Hordem Vulgare L.) In Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar- Libya

Soad Omar, Zainap Easa, Asma Abed-Alsaed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aims. The study aimed to assess the presence of barley stripe virus isolated from the willow field in Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar for the first time in Libya. Methods. The barley stripe mosaic virus (BSMV) field tested and the v…

Detection of Aromatic Compounds in Some Samples of Shell at Darnh Coast

Abeer Mohammed, Souad Alsharef · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) is wide- spread class of environmental chemical pollutants with mutagenic and carcinogenic properties and it can accumulate in different matrices of the aquatic…

Concise Review of Common Non-Traditional Dyslipidemic Indices in Clinical Practice

Mudhafar Khazaal · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Lipids are transported a variety of target organs and tissues to be used for the synthesis of steroid hormone, the production and storage of energy, the synthesis of bile, vitamin absorption, signalling molecules in cel…

Urinary Protein and Creatinine Levels of Different Haptoglobin Phenotypes among a Nigerian Pre-eclamptic Population

Odeyinka Odewusi, Emmanuella Orlu, Emmanuel Omon, Samuel Obadire, Zainab Sokunbi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aim. Proteinuria is a major component of preeclampsia whose pathophysiology is not fully understood. The aim of this study was to determine the urinary protein and creatinine levels of different haptoglob…

Single-Dose versus Multiple-Dose Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Preventing Post Caesarean Section Infectious Morbidity in A Cyrene Teaching Hospital

Ramzi Mohamed, Hafsa Qiteesh, Huda Hussien · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Caesarean section is a common obstetric surgery associated with an increased risk of post-partum maternal infection, enhancing the requirement for perfect antibiotic prophylaxis with fewer side effe…

Effects of Slope on Soil Properties in The Rangeland of Southern Al-Jabal Al -Akhdar Region, Northeastern Libya

Hameda Moftah, Sana Muhy El Din, Adel Mahmoud, Fathi Lamloum, Alnaji Ahmida · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aims. This study was conducted on southern slope of Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, Libya to estimate some soil properties, and to study effects of slope on those properties. Methods. Twelve sites were selected. Slope in the study…

Comparative Study of Immediate and Short Term Effect of 4 Days of Scapular Stabilizing Exercises and Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Scapular Alignment and Functional Task in Patients with Stroke - An Experimental Study

Bhagat, Prachi, Harishchandre, Maheshwari, Ganvir, Suvarna · International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research;

Background: Stroke is the commonest neurological cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Alterations in scapular position and motion occur in 68-100% of patients due to changes in the tone of the upper extr…

Reconsidering the Need for De-Duplication Prior to Screening in Systematic Reviews

Abdullah Ashraf Hamad · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Nowadays, systematic reviews play a crucial role in scientific research as an efficient method for summarizing the literature related to a specific topic. Systematic reviews rely mainly on searching several databases wi…

Checklist of Poisonous Plants of Cyrene (campus apollo) Shahat-AL-Jabal AL-Akhdar, Libya

Hamida Hamad, Rania Ali, Enas Saed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aims. The aim of the present study was to identify the poisonous plants of Cyrene (campus Apollo (Shahat- AL-Jabal AL-Akhdar, Libya. Methods. The study was carried out in the period from October 2021 to May 2023. The pl…

Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis

Mariam Elahjal, Fatima Elhaji, Aisha Rhoma, Muna Elkouha, Najua Ferrara, Ayoub Ashour · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

About one billion people in the world suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. Moreover, many data points indicate that vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency are highly prevalent among patients with chronic k…

Non-Albicans Yeast Scalp Infection in a 6-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report of Candida Parapsilosis and Antifungal Susceptibility Testing

Yahaya Hassan, Bala Jamilu Abubakar, Sharif Alhassan Abdullahi, Leslie Thian Lung Than · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Candida albicans is implicated in most human superficial and mucosal infections, although, other species such as C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. kefyr, C. krusei, and C. gulliermondi…

Work related musculoskeletal disorders in occupational taxi drivers of Mahabaleshwar.

Aaisha, Patel, Shweta, Kulkarni · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Drivers experience WRMDs as a result of their prolonged posture, mechanical pressures, and long work hours. Additionally, previous studies have demonstrated an increase in low back issues as a result of poor posture, he…

Translation, cross cultural adaptation and reliability of Edward's Social Desirability scale in Marathi version

Sakshi, Jinsiwale, Shweta, Kulkarni · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background Social Desirability is 'propensity to give answers that will make respondent look good' with regard to current social norms including values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors shared by group of people. It wa…