Identification of predictive factors for surgical site infections in gastrointestinal surgeries: A retrospective cross-sectional study in a resource-limited setting.

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI), albeit infrequent, drastically impacts the quality of care. This article endeavors to investigate the predictive factors of SSIs following surgical interventions that involve the gastrointestinal (GI) tract within a single institution in a resource-limited setting.

Methods: Over seven years from June 2015 to June 2022, patients who underwent GI surgery and developed SSI were retrospectively matched with an unaffected case-control cohort of patients.

Utilizing Mixed Cultures of Microalgae to Up-Cycle and Remove Nutrients from Dairy Wastewater.

This study explores the novel use of mixed cultures of microalgae-, , and -for nutrient removal from dairy wastewater (DW). Microalgae were isolated from a local wastewater treatment plant and cultivated under various light conditions. The results showed significant biomass production, with mixed cultures achieving the highest biomass (2.

Succession Planning and Leadership Development in Nursing: A Bibliometric Analysis (2000-2023).

Succession planning is a commonly employed term in business strategy, referring to the systematic process of transferring leadership responsibilities to another employee to ensure the seamless continuity of an organization's operations. Today, this concept has acquired importance in various industries, including healthcare, with a specific focus on nursing. Several factors led nurse managers to consider preparing potential leaders for primary leadership roles due to the shortage of nurses, significantly impacting healthcare services and patient safety.

Divalent metal ion in the active site of purple acid phosphatase modulates substrate binding: Kinetic and thermodynamic properties.

The purple acid phosphatase was purified from 5.9-fold to apparent homogeneity from Anagelis arvensis seeds using SP-Sephadex C-50 and Sephadex G-100 chromatography. The results of residual activity tests conducted using different temperature ranges (50-70 °C) were calculated as the activation energy (E = 72 kJ/mol), enthalpy (69.

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Introduction: The electronic cigarette is a new-generation smoking product whose mechanism of use could, in theory, minimize adverse health effects.

Aim: Determine the knowledge and perceptions of a sample of Tunisian doctors regarding electronic cigarettes.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a two-month period with a sample of Tunisian doctors.

Green immobilization: Enhancing enzyme stability and reusability on eco-friendly support.

In the current years of heightened focus on green chemistry and sustainable materials, this study delves into the untapped potential of hyaluronic acid (HA), chitin, and chitosan-prominent polysaccharides for groundbreaking applications. The primary aim is to effectively immobilize catalase enzymes onto matrices composed of chitosan, chitin, HA/chitin, and HA/chitosan. The rigorous investigation covers a spectrum of structural enhancements encompassing pH and temperature stability, thermal resilience, half-life extension, storage durability, reusability, and comprehensive FTIR analyses of the catalase immobilization.

Bioactivity and molecular docking studies of selected plant compounds.

Background: The shortcomings of synthetic pesticides are becoming increasingly evident. In the pursuit of looking for alternative, environmentally friendly pesticides, the potential use of two naturally occurring sesquiterpenes, α-bisabolol and bisabolol oxide A, as bactericides or acaricides, was investigated against three gram-positive and three gram-negative bacteria, and the eggs and larvae of the cattle tick Hyalomma scupense, respectively. The primary targeted site of synthetic insecticides is acetylcholinesterase (AChE), so the inhibitory activity of both sesquiterpenes was evaluated.

Laboratory assessment of the acaricidal, repellent and anti-cholinesterase effects of Melaleuca alternifolia and Chamaemelum nobile essential oils against Hyalomma scupense ticks.

In cattle, Hyalomma scupense serves as an important vector of several pathogens resulting in diseases, subsequently affecting the agricultural field as well as the economy. Resistance to chemical acaricides has become widespread affirming the need for new drugs to tick control. The goal of this study was to investigate the acaricidal, repellent activities as well as the putative mode of action of two essential oils (EOs) from Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree) and Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) on Hyalomma scupense.

A Novel Recyclable Magnetic Nano-Catalyst for Fenton-Photodegradation of Methyl Orange and Imidazole Derivatives Catalytic Synthesis.

A magnetite chlorodeoxycellulose/ferroferric oxide (CDC@FeO) heterogeneous photocatalyst was synthesised via treated and modified cotton in two steps. The designed nanocomposites were characterised by FTIR, TGA, XRD, SEM, and VSM analyses. The Fenton-photocatalytic decomposition efficiency of the synthesised magnetic catalyst was evaluated under visible sunlight using Methyl Orange (MO) as a model organic pollutant.

Evaluation of the potential of two halophytes to extract Cd and Zn from contaminated saltwater.

The contamination of saltwater by toxic heavy metals has become a worldwide problem. The application of phytoextraction to remove these pollutants seems to be more efficient and cheaper compared to physicochemical methods. In this work, we evaluated the potential of two halophyte species to accumulate cadmium and zinc from contaminated water.

Pistacia lentiscus essential oil and its pure active components as acaricides to control Dermanyssus gallinae (Acari: Mesostigmata).

The goal of this work was to assess the in vitro acaricidal effects of Pistacia lentiscus essential oil and its pure active components against red poultry mites Dermanyssus gallinae as an alternative to chemical acaricide (formamidines). Essential oil was obtained using hydrodistillation and then analyzed using GC-MS. The following major components were identified: α-pinene (20.

Green Synthesis of Magnetic Supramolecules β-Cyclodextrin/Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Applications.

Iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) are a fascinating field of study due to their wide range of practical applications in environmental and medical contexts. This study presents a straightforward, environmentally friendly method for producing FeONPs utilizing β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as a reducing and capping agent. This approach results in the rapid and effective eco-friendly synthesis of β-CD/FeONPs.

Toxicity, repellency, and anti-cholinesterase activities of bioactive molecules from clove buds L. as an ecological alternative in the search for control (Acari: Ixodidae).

Introduction: The goal of the current study is to evaluate the acaricidal and repellent properties of the ethanolic extract, essential oil, and primary component eugenol from against cattle ticks. Their potential mechanisms of action were also examined, using an assay.

Methods: Clove essential oil was extracted using hydrodistillation technique.

Exploring the synergistic effects of enzyme@lactoferrin hybrid on biomimetic immobilization: Unveiling the impact on catalytic efficiency.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained attention as a hopeful material for enzyme immobilization due to their advantageous characteristics, for instance, high surface area and easy construction conditions. Nonetheless, the confinement effect and competing coordination often lead to partial or complete inactivation of the immobilized enzymes. In this study, we present a novel strategy, the lactoferrin-boosted one-pot embedding approach, which efficiently connects enzymes with lactoferrin (LF) hybrid Graphene Oxide (GO)//Pt Nanoparticles/MOF-74 (referred to as enzyme@LF@rGO/PtNP@MOF-74).

Marine Algae Extract () for the Green Synthesis of CoONPs: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, and Hemolytic Activities.

The aqueous extract of red algae was used for bio-inspired manufacturing of cobalt oxide nanoparticles (CoONPs) and for antioxidant, antibacterial, hemolytic potency, and anticancer activity. Typical, characterization techniques include UV-Vis, SEM, EDAX, TEM, FTIR, XRD, and TGA. Using an X-ray diffraction assay, the size of the CoONPs crystal was determined to range from 23.

Quantum Modification of Indacenodithieno[3,2-]thiophene-Based Non-fullerene Acceptor Molecules for Organic Solar Cells of High Efficiency.

In order to enhance the efficacy of organic solar cells, six new three-dimensional small donor molecules ( to ) have been computationally designed by modifying the peripheral acceptors of the reference molecule (). The frontier molecular orbitals revealed that to had a smaller band gap () than . They also had smaller excitation energies () and exhibited a bathochromic shift in their absorption maxima (λ) when compared to .

Charles Bonnet Syndrome Related to a Pituitary Adenoma: A Case Study in a Tunisian Woman.

According to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 11th Revision (ICD-11) definition, "Charles Bonnet Syndrome" (CBS) refers to the experience of complex visual hallucinations in a person who has experienced a partial or complete loss of vision. Pituitary adenoma is a rare situation that may be associated with CBS. We report a case of CBS in a Tunisian 44-year-old female with pituitary macroadenoma.

Parietal mass caused by a fish bone: case report.

Unlabelled: It is a great challenge to distinguish the parietal inflammation, centered on the foreign body that pierced the digestive tract and remained in the wall before surgery, because of its atypical clinical nature. Ingestion of foreign bodies is not uncommon. Fish bones are particularly notorious culprits; however, most will pass through the gastrointestinal tract uneventfully.

Enhanced textile dye removal from wastewater using natural biosorbent and Shewanella algae B29: Application of Box Behnken design and genomic approach.

In this study, Box-Behnken design combining seven factors at three levels were used to optimize the elimination of CI Reactive Red 66 in artificial seawater, by the combination of eco-friendly bio-sorbents and acclimated halotolerant microbial strain. Results showed that macro-algae and cuttlebone (2 %) were the best natural bio-sorbent. Additionally, the selected halotolerant strain able to rapidly remove dye was identified as Shewanella algae B29.

Thermomechanical Autovaporization (MFA) as a Deodorization Process of Palm Oil.

Throughout the vegetable oil industry, there is a focus on eradicating the volatile molecules affecting the aroma or taste of the crude oil, whether it is natural or derived from the extraction process. Refining aims to reduce these compounds to a level acceptable to the consumer. In addition, the famous conventional operation of deodorization calls for high levels of temperature depending on the boiling point used to remove the atmospheric pressure of each molecule.

Productivity of Clinical Trials Conducted in the Gulf Cooperative Council Region.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the productivity of clinical trials in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait and to address the existing research gap. Specifically, this paper aimed to estimate the number of clinical trials conducted and estimate the proportion of clinical trials conducted in the GCC countries published in peer-reviewed journals.

Methods: The clinical trials registry of the US National Library of Medicine was searched for clinical trials conducted from January 2000 to October 2019.

Varicella Zoster Virus Vasculopathy; An HIV adult presenting with multiple strokes.

VZV vasculopathy has been associated with granulomatous vasculitis where there is vessel wall damage and transmural inflammation. VZV vasculopathy has been previously called granulomatous angiitis, VZV vasculitis or post-varicella arteriopathy. Intracerebral VZV vasculopathy can occur in children and adults, either after primary infection or after viral reactivation.

A Study of the Synthesis and Characterization of New Acrylamide Derivatives for Use as Corrosion Inhibitors in Nitric Acid Solutions of Copper.

The objective of this research was to explore the impact of corrosion inhibition of some synthetic acrylamide derivatives 2-cyano--(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylamide (ACR-2) and 2-cyano--(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenylacrylamide (ACR-3) on copper in 1.0 M nitric acid solution using chemical and electrochemical methods, including mass loss as a chemical method and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization (PP) as electrochemical methods. By Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1HNMR), and mass spectroscopy (MS) methods, the two compounds were verified and characterized.

Epidemiology, incidence and treatment of rectal cancer in young women case serie about 11 cases (case series).

Introduction: Rectal cancer constitutes, by its frequency and its gravity, a real concern of the public health in the world, it represents the eighth most frequent cancer. Its incidence is increasing in young people and in particular in women, in whom it remains a rare disease known for its poor prognosis.The objective of our work is to highlight the epidemiological characteristics of rectal cancer in patients under 40 years of age, determine its incidence and outline the different therapeutic means.

Carboxymethyl cellulose mediated growth of VO nanorod by green strategy for energy storage utilization using electrochemical studies.

Vanadium pentoxide has the most exciting oxidation states, but, Vanadium pentoxide (VO) has low capacitance due to poor electrical conductivity and ionic diffusivity. So, encapsulating pentoxide in carbonaceous materials or metals, shrinking it to the nanoscale, or changing its morphology can improve capacitance performance. Herein, we describe a green synthesis of VONPs with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) that typically acts as a reducing and stabilizing agent using the -COOH and -OH group.