Impact of polyvinyl chloride nano-plastics on the biochemical status of Oreochromis niloticus under a predicted global warming scenario.

Plastic pollution and global warming are widespread issues that lead to several impacts on aquatic organisms. Despite harmful studies on both subjects, there are few studies on how temperature increases plastics' adverse effects on aquatic animals, mainly freshwater species. So, this study aims to clarify the potential impact of temperature increases on the toxicological properties of polyvinyl chloride nano-plastics (PVC-NPs) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by measuring biochemical and oxidative biomarkers.

Alkalinity exposure induced growth inhibition, intestinal histopathological changes, and down-regulated nutrient transporter expression in Nile Tilapia: The ameliorative role of dietary camel whey protein hydrolysates.

Alkaline stress impairs fish productivity and performance and, therefore, is considered one of the major challenges facing aquaculture. In this work, the effects of supplementing diets with camel whey protein hydrolysates (WPH) on growth, digestion, antioxidant capacity, and gene expression were investigated in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under alkaline stress. A total of 160 fish (16.

Unveiling the interplay between knowledge, self-efficacy, and pro-environmental behavior about climate change in a sample of rural community-dwelling older adults: A national correlational study.

Background: Climate change is a global health concern that affects all of humanity, but it disproportionately impacts older adults, particularly those living in rural communities. Older adults lack the ability to actively engage in pro-environmental actions aimed at adapting to and mitigating the harmful effects of climate change.

Aim: To investigate the relationship between knowledge, self-efficacy, and pro-environmental behavior regarding climate change, as well as to identify the factors that predict pro-environmental behavior in a sample of rural community-dwelling older adults.

Chemical Profiling, Antioxidant, and Antiproliferative Activities of Algerian Cistus creticus L. Leaf Extracts: Evidence from In vitro and In Silico Studies.

Background: Research into oxidative stress, cancer, and natural products revealed promising avenues for therapeutic intervention. Natural products are considered potent pharmaceuticals in combating oxidative stress and its relationship with cancer.

Methods: This study was carried out to evaluate the chemical profile and antioxidant activities using DPPH, ABTS, Phenanthroline, Cupric, Phosphomolybdenum, FRAP, Hydroxyl, Iron chelation in vitro assays, and anticancer properties by MTT method of Cistus creticus extracts.

Epidemiological Characteristics of Mumps Cases in the Kingdom of Bahrain From 2012 to 2022.

Introduction: Mumps is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the paramyxovirus affecting the salivary gland and may be complicated by orchitis, oophoritis, and encephalitis. This study aims to describe the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and transmission of mumps cases in the Kingdom of Bahrain between 2012 and 2022.

Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using national surveillance data of confirmed mumps cases, including all age groups and both Bahraini and non-Bahraini nationals, from January 2012 to December 2022.