Publications by authors named "B Shaik Ismail"

Water scarcity is a global concern that needs addressing through alternative sources. One of the approaches is the use of reclaimed water for irrigation. However, the presence of halogenated compounds and heavy metals in reclaimed water poses significant food safety threats.

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Thin films of PbS, both undoped and cobalt-doped (Co-PbS), were produced on glass substrates using the straightforward and controllable approach of sequential ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR). The reactive substances employed to deposit the PbS thin films were lead nitrate (Pb(NO)), cobalt nitrate (Co(NO₃)₂(H₂O)₆), sodium thiosulphate (NaSO) and HO for different dipping concentrations of lead and cobalt. The films were adherent to the substrate and were compact, and crack-free with a shiny silver color.

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Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and neonatal tetanus infections remain endemic in Nigeria despite the availability of safe, effective vaccines. We aimed to determine health facilities' capacity for hepatitis B vaccine birth dose (HepB-BD) and maternal tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccination and to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HepB-BD and maternal Td vaccine administration among health facility staff in Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study assessing public primary and secondary health facilities in Adamawa and Enugu States.

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Expression of concern for 'Engineering the optical properties of nickel sulphide thin films by zinc integration for photovoltaic applications' by Junaid Younus , , 2023, , 27415-27422, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04011A.

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Article Synopsis
  • - This study identifies a new antimicrobial peptide called WBp-1, derived from wheat bran, with a specific amino acid sequence (IITGASSGIGKAIAKHFI) characterized by a stable, hydrophobic, cationic structure.
  • - WBp-1 effectively inhibits the growth of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, with a minimum concentration needed to prevent growth at 150 μg/mL, by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and interfering with key cellular processes.
  • - The peptide demonstrated low levels of hemolytic activity and cytotoxicity on normal human liver cells (LO2), suggesting its potential as a safe antibacterial agent and food preservative.
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