Optimization of solar water pumping systems through a combined approach based on MPPT-Bat and DTC.

This paper investigates enhancing the efficiency of solar water pumping systems (SWPS) by implementing a Maximum Power Point Tracking technique based on the Bat Metaheuristic Optimizer (MPPT-bat) for the photovoltaic generator (PVG) side, coupled with Direct Torque Control (DTC) for the induction motor powering the pump. Unlike traditional techniques, which make no compromise between tracking speed, oscillation and robustness. The integration of the MPPT-bat represents a significant advance, making it possible to improve PVG performance whatever the weather conditions.

The prevalence of tobacco, alcohol, stimulant, khat, and cannabis use among school-going students in African and Arab countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The objectives of this review and meta-analysis were twofold: first, to determine the prevalence of substance use among school-going children in Arab and African countries; and second, to highlight the considerable influence of variables such as the nation's region and the timeframe of the study on the prevalence of substance use.

Methods: Research was sourced from Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed. Thirty-seven articles were incorporated in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines.

Governance of healthcare quality: exploring the relationships between hospital board performance and healthcare quality outcomes.

Purpose: This paper aims to contribute to the existing literature in the field of hospital governance by exploring the relationship between the attributes and performance of hospital boards and hospital performance in terms of quality of healthcare.

Design/methodology/approach: A survey of board performance in public hospitals in Morocco was carried out, in which we surveyed all board members of the 13 hospitals in the Casablanca-Settat region. A total of 82 members responded (82% response rate) to the previously adapted and validated self-evaluation questionnaire on board self-assessment questionnaire (BSAQ) board member performance.

The health behaviors differences among male and female school-age adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa region countries: a meta-analysis of the Global School-based Student Health Survey data.

Background: Understanding gender disparities in adolescent health behaviors is crucial for developing targeted health promotion strategies. This study uses data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) across 17 MENA countries to analyze gender differences in adolescent health behaviors, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview for both boys and girls.

Methods: This meta-analysis incorporates data from recent years of the GSHS, covering 17 MENA countries.

Successful rehabilitation after surgical repair of hip fracture has been associated with handgrip strength but not with orthostatic hypotension in patients 65 years of age and above.

Objective: The identification of factors associated with successful rehabilitation after hip fractures enables more successful planning of the rehabilitation process and discharge from the hospital. Orthostatic hypotension (OH) and handgrip strength (HGS) have been evaluated in previous studies as potential predictors of rehabilitation outcomes, with inconsistent results.

Design: A retrospective study of patients 65 years of age and above who underwent rehabilitation after surgical repair of hip fracture in the Geriatric Department between July 2020 and October 2023.

Impact of Nutrition Education on Various Health-Related Components of Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review.

This study aimed to identify the impact of nutrition education on various health-related components of hemodialysis patients. A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant literature published between 2013 and 2023 was identified across two databases (PubMed and Science Direct).

Health-related quality of life among Moroccan women after vaginal birth and cesarean section: Cross-sectional study.

Background: During the postpartum period, understanding women's well-being, specifically their Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL), is vital for comprehensive healthcare.

Objectives: Our study aims to explore the HRQoL and its associated factors in Moroccan women after vaginal birth (VB) and cesarean section (CS).

Study Design: In this cross-sectional study we assessed the HRQoL and its associated factors among Moroccan women who gave birth at the provincial hospital center of Settat.

Agronomic advantage of bacterial biological nitrogen fixation on wheat plant growth under contrasting nitrogen and phosphorus regimes.

Introduction: Given their remarkable capacity to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-accessible ammonia, nitrogen-fixing microbial species hold promise as a sustainable alternative to chemical nitrogen fertilizers, particularly in economically significant crops like wheat. This study aimed to identify strains with optimal attributes for promoting wheat growth sustainably, with a primary emphasis on reducing reliance on chemical nitrogen fertilizers.

Methods: We isolated free nitrogen-fixing strains from diverse rhizospheric soils across Morocco.

The Effectiveness of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Treating Nasal Obstruction Caused by Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Clinical Study.

Background Nasal obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a common medical complaint among ENT clinic patients, which can significantly affect the patient's quality of life, and some are compelled to use topical intranasal decongestants. Conservative management is the first line of treatment; however, surgical reduction of the inferior turbinate becomes necessary if the symptoms persist after three months of treatment. The optimal surgical technique is controversial.

Improving the quality of care and patient safety in oncology, the contribution of simulation-based training: A scoping review.

Objective: Simulation-based training (SBT) is an effective educational method widely used in many clinical settings, including oncology. This study aimed to undertake a scoping review of research related to SBT in oncology to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of SBT in enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals and thereby improving the quality of care and patient safety in oncology.

Methods: We conducted a scoping review to map published studies in Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.

Microbiological quality of gluten-free meals, naturally gluten free foods, and gluten free-labelled products.

Background: The rising prevalence of gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease explains the increased consumption of gluten-free foods (GFF). However, these foods must be safe in terms of both gluten content and contamination by pathogenic microorganisms in order to avoid food poisoning.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the microbiological quality of gluten-free meals, naturally gluten free foods, and gluten free-labelled products.

Assessment of patient safety culture in Moroccan primary health care: a multicentric study.

Background: Promoting patient safety is a critical concern for developing-countries health systems like Morocco. There is an increasing acknowledgment of the need to create a patient-centered culture with the aim to decrease the number of adverse events related to care and improve health-care quality in Morocco.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of health professionals working in primary care level of care facilities in Morocco about the concept of patient safety culture.

Major Limitations of Cardiovascular Risk Scores.

. Epidemiological studies conducted in extensive population cohorts have led to the creation of numerous cardiovascular risk predictor models. However, these tools have certain limitations that restrict its applicability.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Users of Primary Health Care Facilities in Morocco.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. In Morocco, few studies have focused on COPD in primary health care facilities, whose main mission is prevention. The aim of our work is thus to assess the prevalence of COPD and to study the factors associated with this silent disease among users of health care facilities in Morocco.

Estimating the global prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. The present study aims to provide a global and regional estimate of the prevalence of COPD based on spirometry according to the two most widely used diagnostic criteria of COPD: fixed ratio (FR) and lower limit of normal (LLN).

Methods: We conducted a systematic review of the literature according to PRISMA guidelines.

Patient Safety Culture Perception among Moroccan Healthcare professionals: Cross-Sectional Study in Public Hospitals.

Background: There is a growing recognition of the need to establish a culture that focuses on patient safety in order to reduce the number of adverse events associated with care and improve health-care quality in Morocco. The aim of this research is to analyze results of the perception of health professionals working in two university hospitals concerning the concept of patient safety culture in Morocco.

Methods: This study evaluated the healthcare professional's perceptions of patient safety culture in two selected university hospitals centers in Morocco by using the validated French version of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture questionnaire (HSOPSC).

Genetic analysis based on 15 autosomal short tandem repeats (STRs) in the Chaouia population, western center Morocco, and genetic relationships with worldwide populations.

The complex demographic history of human populations in North Africa has resulted in a high degree of genetic heterogeneity across the region. However, little is known about the pattern of these genetic variations in its current populations. The present study provides new data on the genetic background of Chaouia, an Arabic-speaking North African population in the western center of Morocco.

Effect of the incorporation of polysaccharides from green alga Bryopsis plumosa on beef sausages quality.

Maintaining the quality and stability of functional meat products during storage is one of the major challenges of these products. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of polysaccharides extracted from green alga Bryopsis plumosa as a new natural additive in the formulation of beef sausages. In order to evaluate the impact of the incorporation of polysaccharides in beef sausages formulation, the physico-chemical, microbiological, and antioxidant properties were investigated during 12 days of storage at 4°C.

Design of a Compact Quad-Channel Microstrip Diplexer for L and S Band Applications.

In this paper, two novel dual-band bandpass filters (BPFs) and a compact quad-channel diplexer working at 1.7/3.3 GHz and 1.

FETAL DOSE ESTIMATION DURING PREGNANCY USING GATE MONTE CARLO SIMULATION: APPLICATION OF HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA RADIOTHERAPY.

The aim of this study is to estimate the fetal radiation dose for a pregnant patient treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Due to the supradiaphragmatic extensions, two plans are used for this treatment, one for supra-clavicular and the other for cervical lymph nodes, with beam energies of 18 and 6 MV, respectively. We model the ELEKTA accelerator (Versa HD Ltd, Crawly, UK) and the pregnant patient using GATE code.

Genetic characterization of the Berber-speaking population of Souss (Morocco) based on autosomal STRs.

Background: The Souss, located in southern Morocco, is one of the oldest areas of human settlement in North Africa. Despite this historical relevance, the Souss has not received sufficient attention in terms of population genetic studies.

Methods: In this study, we utilized the AmpFlSTR Identifiler PCR amplification system to establish the allelic frequencies and statistical parameters of 15 autosomal STRs (Short Tandem Repeats) in 150 healthy unrelated Berber-speaking individuals from the Souss.

Health-related quality of life during three trimesters of pregnancy in Morocco: cross-sectional pilot study.

Background: Pregnancy is universally considered a normal physiological process. However, it has a considerable impact on the quality of mothers' lives. This study piloted the use of the generic EuroQoL-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) descriptive system and the EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) questionnaire, to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during pregnancy and its associated factors.

Draft Genome Sequence of Escherichia coli DBS1, Isolated from a Patient with Urinary Tract Infections in Morocco.

Here, we present the draft genome assembly of Escherichia coli DBS1, which was originally isolated from a urine sample from a male patient with urinary tract infections in Rabat, Morocco.

Lifestyle Habits Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Moroccan College Students.

The transition to university is a critical period during which considerable life changes arise. Useful national data to design tailored interventions aimed at promoting health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Moroccan students are lacking. The present study is aimed at filling this gap by investigating the levels and associated factors of HRQoL among a national sample of Moroccan university students.