Publications by authors named "F Kadiri"

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  • - The study explores the antibacterial properties of the essential oil from the herb Alpinia officinarum, revealing that eucalyptol is its main component with potential antimicrobial effects.
  • - It shows that the essential oil effectively inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, outperforming standard antibiotics in some tests.
  • - The research indicates that the compounds in the essential oil have good binding potential to bacterial targets and favorable pharmacokinetic and toxicity profiles, highlighting the need for alternatives to combat antibiotic resistance.
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The Moroccan coast is characterized by a diversity of climate, reflecting a great richness and diversity of fauna and flora. By this, marine microbiota plays a fundamental role in many biogeochemical processes, environmental modifications, and responses to temperature changes. To date, no exploration by high-throughput techniques has been carried out on the characterization of the Moroccan marine microbiota.

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Kinetic and physicochemical properties of peroxidase purified using a novel and cost efficient protocol was investigated with a view to providing information on its possible biotechnological potentials. peroxidase was purified to homogeneity in two steps, involving ATPS and size exclusion chromatography on Sephadex G-100 with a yield of 84.12 %.

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Background: Kenya has a high prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and low access to and use of adolescent sexual reproductive health services. Despite the enactment of evidence-based policies to address this problem, adolescents continue to face health problems and barriers to adolescent sexual reproductive health information and services.

Main Objective: This study describes barriers to and facilitators of access to adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Kisumu and Kakamega counties, Kenya.

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  • The COVID-19 lockdown has led to increased sleep disorders and mental health issues among the Moroccan population due to various stressors.
  • The study involved a survey assessing demographics and psychological factors, revealing that 82.3% of respondents held false beliefs about sleep, which correlated with higher levels of anxiety and depression.
  • The findings indicate that sleep-related misconceptions are risk factors for these mental health issues, and the prevalence of these disorders does not significantly differ between healthcare workers and those in other professions.
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