Comparative Analysis of Long-Standing and Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Tunisian Multicenter Study.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus has emerged as a global public health issue due to its increasing prevalence and the increased risk of developing cancers. Pancreatic cancer is believed to be both a consequence of pre-existing diabetes and a potential cause of new-onset diabetes.

Aim: This study aims to compare the characteristics of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and newly diagnosed or long-standing diabetes mellitus.

Postpartum Septic Osteoarthritis: A case series study.

Introduction-Aim: Postpartum septic osteoarthritis is a rare but serious condition often misdiagnosed due to overlap with common postpartum symptoms like pelvic pain and joint stiffness. This case series aims to describe the clinical, bacteriological, and radiological characteristics of postpartum septic osteoarthritis, as well as the treatment approaches and patient outcomes. Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted at Farhat Hached University Hospital, from 2006 to 2022, involving patients with confirmed postpartum septic osteoarthritis.

Validation of the follicular and ovarian thresholds by an 18-MHz ultrasound imaging in polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot cutoff for North African patients.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrinopathies among young women. Ultrasound evidence of polycystic ovaries is one of its crucial diagnostic criteria.

Objectives: Our main objective is to study the contribution of ultrasound data in diagnosing PCOS.

New Series of Hydrogen-Bonded Liquid Crystal with High Birefringence and Conductivity.

Liquid crystals with high dielectric anisotropy, low operational thresholds, and significant birefringence (Δ) represent a key focus in soft matter research. This work introduces a novel series of hydrogen-bonded liquid crystals (HBLCs) derived from 4-n-alkoxybenzoic, 4-alkoxy-3-fluorobenzoic derivatives (nOBAF), 4-alkoxy-2,3-fluorobenzoic derivatives (nOBAFF), and 2-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid. The HBLCs were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and their thermal behavior was evaluated via differential scanning calorimetry.

Novel composite from chitosan and a metal-organic framework for removal of tartrazine dye from aqueous solutions; adsorption isotherm, kinetic, and optimization using Box-Benkhen design.

Cosmetics, textiles, foodstuffs, and medicines frequently contain the yellow dye tartrazine. It has carcinogenic properties and can trigger allergies. In this study, a unique NH-MIL-101(Cr)/chitosan composite (MIL/chitosan composite) was created using a hydrothermal process.

Phosphorus-substitution effect on the phase stabilization, electrical and spectroscopic properties of LAMOX-based electrolyte for solid oxide fuel cells.

A series of P - doped LaMoO phases with different concentrations of P were prepared using conventional solid-state reactions. The formation of phase-pure P-doped LaMoO has been monitored by powder X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, conductivity measurements, Raman, and FT-IR absorption techniques. The structure and lattice parameters of LaMoPO are obtained from Rietveld refinement.

Crystal Chemistry, Optic and Magnetic Characterizations of a New Copper Based Material Templated by Hexahydrodiazepine.

Crystals of the new organic-inorganic material (DAP-H2)[CuBr] (); (DAP = hexahydrodiazepine (CHN)) were successfully synthesized by slow evaporation and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, UV-Vis-NIR diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and magnetic measurements. X-ray investigation demonstrates that crystallizes in the monoclinic space group 2/. The supramolecular crystal structure of is guided by several types of hydrogen bonding which connect anions and cations together into a three-dimensional network.

Effective Adsorption and Removal of Doxorubicin from Aqueous Solutions Using Mesostructured Silica Nanospheres: Box-Behnken Design Optimization and Adsorption Performance Evaluation.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of mesoporous silica nanospheres as an adsorbent to remove doxorubicin (DOX) from aqueous solution. The surface and structural properties of mesoporous silica nanospheres were investigated using BET, SEM, XRD, TEM, ζ potential, and point of zero charge analysis. To optimize DOX removal from aqueous solution, a Box-Behnken surface statistical design (BBD) with four times factors, four levels, and response surface modeling (RSM) was used.

Enhanced Adsorption and Evaluation of Tetracycline Removal in an Aquatic System by Modified Silica Nanotubes.

In the present study, a nanocomposite adsorbent based on mesoporous silica nanotubes (MSNTs) loaded with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (3-APTES@MSNTs) was synthesized. The nanocomposite was employed as an effective adsorbent for the adsorption of tetracycline (TC) antibiotics from aqueous media. It has an 848.

A promising 1D Cd-based hybrid perovskite-type for white-light emission with high-color-rendering index.

A one dimensional (1D) perovskite-type (CHNBr)[CdBr] (abbreviated 4-BAPC) was synthesized by slow evaporation at room temperature (RT). 4-BAPC crystalizes in the monoclinic system with the space group 2/. The 1D inorganic chains are formed by corner sharing CdBr octahedra.

Effect of Regulated Deficit Irrigation on Agronomic Parameters of Three Plum Cultivars ( L.) under Semi-Arid Climate Conditions.

Regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) strategies may greatly contribute to save irrigation water, especially in low water availability conditions. The effects of RDI on the growth process, photosynthesis, fruit yield, and some quality traits were assessed for two years on three plum ( Lindl.) cultivars ('Black Diamond', 'Black Gold' and 'Black Star') grown in Midwest Tunisia.

Disinfection of corona and myriad viruses in water by non-thermal plasma: a review.

Nowadays, in parallel to the appearance of the COVID-19 virus, the risk of viruses in water increases leading to the necessity of developing novel disinfection methods. This review focuses on the route of virus contamination in water and introduces non-thermal plasma technology as a promising method for the inactivation of viruses. Effects of essential parameters affecting the non-thermal discharge for viral inactivation have been exposed.

Effect of Sintering Temperature and Polarization on the Dielectric and Electrical Properties of LaSrMnO Manganite in Alternating Current.

The electrical characterization ofa LaSrMnO compound sintered at 800, 1000 and 1200 °C was investigated by means of the impedance-spectroscopy technique. As the results, the experimental conductivity spectra were explained in terms of the power law. The AC-conductivity study reveals the contributions of different conduction mechanisms.

Synthesis of New Spiro-Cyclopropanes Prepared by Non-Stabilized Diazoalkane Exhibiting an Extremely High Insecticidal Activity.

The synthesis of new insecticidal -dimethyspiro-cyclopropanes derived from pyrrolidine-2,3-dione have been described, and their biological effect against different insect species has been evaluated. The presented results demonstrate the excellent insecticidal activity of cyclopropane against and . Cyclopropane showed the quickest knockdown and the best killing against and compared to -chrysanthemic acid and pyrethrin.

Mechanochemical Promoted Heterocycles: A Solvent-free Route to Triazole Carbohydrates as Glycogen Phosphorylase Inhibitors.

Aims: This study aimed to recommend a novel way for the preparation of carbohydrates containing triazole derivatives.

Background: Triazoles containing derivatives have numerous biological activities. Ball milling is a fast, modest, green process with massive potential.

Synthesis and Molecular Docking of New 1,2,3-triazole Carbohydrates with COVID-19 Proteins.

Aims: We have established this paper to recommend a novel way for the preparation of carbohydrates encompassing a 1,2,3-triazole motif that was prepared using an efficient click chemistry synthesis.

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus epidemic continues to spread at a fast rate worldwide. The main protease (Mpro) is useful target for anti-COVID-19 agents.

Superior removal of dyes by mesoporous MgO/g-CN fabricated through ultrasound method: Adsorption mechanism and process modeling.

The present research concerns the synthesis of a mesoporous composite characterized with high surface area and superior adsorption capacity in order to investigate its efficacity in removing hazardous and harmful dyes molecules from water. The synthesized mesoporous composite, MgO/g-CN (MGCN), was successfully prepared through the sonication method in a methanolic solution followed by an evaporation and a calcination process. The configuration, crystalline phase, surface properties, chemical bonding, and morphological study of the fabricated nanomaterials were investigated via XRD, BET, FESEM, HRTEM, XPS, and FTIR instrumentation.

Synthesis and Characterization of TiO Nanotubes (TiO-NTs) Decorated with Platine Nanoparticles (Pt-NPs): Photocatalytic Performance for Simultaneous Removal of Microorganisms and Volatile Organic Compounds.

This work reports on the effect of TiO nanotubes (TiO-NTs), decorated wih platinum nanoparticles (Pt-NPs), on the removal of bacteria and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The Pt-NPs were loaded onto the TiO-NTs using the electrodeposition method at four decoration times (100, 200, 300, and 600 s). The realized Pt-NPs/TiO-NTs nanocomposites were used for the degradation of cyclohexane, a highly toxic and carcinogenic VOC pollutant in the chemical industry.

Review on inactivation of airborne viruses using non-thermal plasma technologies: from MS2 to coronavirus.

Although several non-thermal plasmas (NTPs) technologies have been widely investigated in air treatment, very few studies have focused on the inactivation mechanism of viruses by NTPs. Due to its efficiency and environmental compatibility, non-thermal plasma could be considered a promising virus-inactivation technology. Plasma is a partly or fully ionized gas including some species (i.

Application of BiZnO Sillenite as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Wastewater Treatment: Removal of Both Organic and Inorganic Compounds.

This work aims to synthesize and characterize a material that can be used as an effective catalyst for photocatalytic application to remove both organic and inorganic compounds from wastewater. In this context, sillenite BiZnO (BZO) in a pure phase was synthesized using the sol-gel method. Before calcination, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis was done to determine the temperature of the formation of the sillenite phase, which was found to be 800 °C.

Association of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms With the Evolution of MODY Diabetes: Study in Tunisian Patients.

Vitamin D (VD) cannot be considered as a true vitamin, but rather as a hormone, which exerts its action via a vitamin D receptor (VDR). Many genes have been shown to be involved in the evolution of diabetes in various populations, such as the gene. The aim of our study was to investigate if , , , polymorphisms of gene have an impact on MODY diabetes and its clinical aspects in a Tunisian population.