Exploring Patients' Acceptance of Mental Health E-services in Morocco: A Quantitative Approach.

Background The transformative potential of technology in addressing mental healthcare challenges is more widely acknowledged in Morocco. The government has taken active measures to address persistent mental health challenges and provide better care by exploring innovative digital solutions. Several e-health services initiatives have been implemented, including electronic health record systems, telemedicine services, e-appointment systems, and mobile health applications.

Enhancing Thromboembolic Risk Prediction in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation: The Critical Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE).

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, poses challenges in predicting thromboembolic risk. While the CHADS-VASc (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥ 75 years (doubled), type 2 diabetes mellitus, previous stroke, transient ischemic attack, or thromboembolism (doubled), vascular disease, age 65-74 years, and sex category) score remains essential, its limitations include failure to identify left atrial (LA) thrombus in some patients. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) provides superior detection of LA thrombi and thrombogenic factors compared to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), improving risk stratification, especially in intermediate-risk groups.

Crush syndrome after the Marrakesh earthquake: a case report and review of the literature.

Crush trauma of extremities, resulting from a crushing force, can be life-threatening even without involving vital organs. Crush syndrome, or traumatic rhabdomyolysis, occurs when muscle cell breakdown releases contents into the bloodstream, leading to systemic complications like acute renal failure. A 35-year-old woman trapped under rubble during11 hours during a seismic event, presenting with compartment syndrome in her left arm and thigh and crush syndrome.

Speech-Language Pathology Interventions in Pediatric Awake Brain Surgery: A Moroccan and Global Perspective.

Introduction Awake brain surgery (ABS) is a groundbreaking technique that not only enhances tumor resection but also preserves vital neurocognitive functions, particularly through advanced brain mapping. Despite its success in adults, ABS in pediatric patients remains significantly underexplored, especially concerning the role of speech-language pathology (SLP) in these procedures. This study addresses this gap by providing a thorough examination of SLP interventions in pediatric ABS across various university hospitals, including those in Morocco and internationally.

Food Safety Concerns in Pakistan: Monitoring of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria and Residue Contamination in Commercially Available Fish and Poultry Meat Samples.

Food safety is a critical issue in the 21st century due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing harmful foodborne diseases. This comprehensive study meticulously examined the presence of bacterial isolates, quinolone residue, and antimicrobial resistance genes in samples of broiler and fish meat. Forty samples were collected from various locations in the Faisalabad metropolis.

Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries.

Science is crucial for evidence-based decision-making. Public trust in scientists can help decision makers act on the basis of the best available evidence, especially during crises. However, in recent years the epistemic authority of science has been challenged, causing concerns about low public trust in scientists.

Perceptions of science, science communication, and climate change attitudes in 68 countries - the TISP dataset.

Science is integral to society because it can inform individual, government, corporate, and civil society decision-making on issues such as public health, new technologies or climate change. Yet, public distrust and populist sentiment challenge the relationship between science and society. To help researchers analyse the science-society nexus across different geographical and cultural contexts, we undertook a cross-sectional population survey resulting in a dataset of 71,922 participants in 68 countries.

Comparative analysis of seasonal wind power using Weibull, Rayleigh and Champernowne distributions.

Accurate statistical modeling of wind speed variability is crucial for assessing wind energy potential, particularly in regions with low wind speeds and significant calm hours. This study evaluates the Champernowne distribution as a novel model for wind speed analysis, comparing its performance with the two-parameter Weibull, three-parameter Weibull, and Rayleigh-Rice distributions. Wind speed data at 10 m hub height over three years (2021-2023) from Ben Guerir, Morocco, were analyzed using statistical metrics such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Bias Error (MBE), Coefficient of Determination (R2), Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), and Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC).

Analysis of the defect mode features in an asymmetric and symmetric acoustic system using expansion chambers.

In this paper, the transfer matrix method is used to study the dispersion of acoustic waves in a finite periodic expansion chambers system with a defect. Two kinds of structures are studied. The first one is formed by expansion chambers, which are symmetrical concerning a defect, and the second one is asymmetrical with a defect.

Designing of an innovative conserved multiepitope subunit vaccine targeting SARS-CoV-2 glycoprotein and nucleoprotein through immunoinformatic.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has imposed substantial challenges on our society due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This virus relies heavily on its surface glycoprotein (S-glycoprotein) to facilitate attachment, fusion, and entry into host cells. While the nucleoprotein (N) in the ribonucleoprotein core binds to the viral RNA genome.

Comparative assessment of empirical and hybrid machine learning models for estimating daily reference evapotranspiration in sub-humid and semi-arid climates.

Improving the accuracy of reference evapotranspiration (RET) estimation is essential for effective water resource management, irrigation planning, and climate change assessments in agricultural systems. The FAO-56 Penman-Monteith (PM-FAO56) model, a widely endorsed approach for RET estimation, often encounters limitations due to the lack of complete meteorological data. This study evaluates the performance of eight empirical models and four machine learning (ML) models, along with their hybrid counterparts, in estimating daily RET within the Gharb and Loukkos irrigated perimeters in Morocco.

Pushing the limits of electron donation for -chelating ligands an alliance of phosphonium ylide and anionic abnormal NHC.

The grafting of a -(CH)PR moiety on an NHC ligand backbone in the Mn(I) complex [Cp(CO)Mn(IMes)] followed by double deprotonation opens a route to bidentate ligands with extreme electron-donating character. Such remarkable electronic properties can even allow intramolecular sp C-H functionalization in typically inert square-planar Rh(I) dicarbonyl complexes.

Impact of water stress to plant epigenetic mechanisms in stress and adaptation.

Water is the basic molecule in living beings, and it has a major impact on vital processes. Plants are sessile organisms with a sophisticated regulatory network that regulates how resources are distributed between developmental and adaptation processes. Drought-stressed plants can change their survival strategies to adapt to this unfavorable situation.

Tuberculous adrenal abscess revealed by pleurisy: An extremely rare presentation: About a case.

We report an extremely rare presentation of a tuberculous adrenal abscess discovered accidently during a chest CT scan. This case involves a 21-year-old male patient with pleurisy and a left adrenal abscess simultaneously of tuberculous origin, without clinical or biological signs of adrenal insufficiency. The condition showed complete regression of the abscess after medical treatment.

Retrospective Study of Morton's Neuroma: Clinical, Paraclinical, and Therapeutic Assessment of 10 Cases.

Background Morton's neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain, typically occurring in the third metatarsal space and characterized by symptomatic nerve compression. This condition often leads to significant functional impairment, affecting weight-bearing activities and limiting appropriate footwear due to pain and discomfort. Objective This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of conservative interventional treatment for Morton's neuroma, specifically focusing on corticosteroid injections.

Study of the Cathode/Electrolyte Interface in an All-Sulfide-Solid-State Battery Using Lithium-Rich Transition Metal Sulfide.

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSBs) are among the most promising energy storage technologies, particularly for electric vehicles, due to their enhanced safety. However, performances of these systems are still hindered by interfacial side reactions at electrode/electrolyte interfaces, especially when sulfide electrolytes are used, and additional issues of mechanical nature. In this work, an ASSB system composed of an argyrodite (LiPSCl) electrolyte, a lithium-rich sulfide cathode (LiTiS) operating at moderate voltage, and a lithium metal anode is investigated.

Evaluating the Effects of Mental Health e-Learning on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Primary Healthcare Professionals in Mali. A Pilot Study.

Background: Despite their high prevalence and significant burden, mental disorders remain grossly under-diagnosed and under-treated. In low-and-middle-income countries, such as Mali, integrating mental health services into primary care is the most viable way of closing the treatment gap. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a mental health e-learning program on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary healthcare professionals in Mali.

Development of a Silver-Based MOF Oxidase-Like nanozyme modified with molecularly imprinted polymer for sensitive and selective colorimetric detection of quercetin.

Antioxidants are vital components in various food, plant, and pharmacological products, making their quantitative, selective, and straightforward assessment essential for evaluating product quality and health benefits. Nanozymes, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with enzyme-like catalytic activity, hold significant potential for developing highly efficient antioxidant sensing platforms. This is due to their large specific surface area, low density, high porosity, structural diversity, and adjustable pore size.

Comparing voluntary and government-mandated management measures for meeting sustainable fishing targets.

Management of natural resources and environmental systems has often involved top-down approaches in which government agencies set and enforce regulations on extractive activities. More recently, market-driven approaches were introduced to incentivise producers to voluntarily engage in practices that align with management objectives and support regulations. For the first time, we compare government and voluntary approaches within fisheries management systems and quantify their relative influences on the sustainability status of fish populations.

Identification of a de-novo variant of the MEGF10 gene associated with EMARDD.

Early-onset Myopathy, Areflexia, Respiratory Distress and Dysphagia (EMARDD) is a congenital neuromuscular disease with a progressive muscle weakness, respiratory failure, joint contractures, and scoliosis without any symptoms of functional brain anomalies caused by variants in the MEGF10 gene. Here, we report the clinical phenotype and genetic features of a Moroccan patient who carries a novel variant associated with EMARDD on the MEGF10 gene. The Whole Exome Sequencing analysis conducted on a 11 year old boy with respiratory and swallowing difficulties revealed the presence of the novel variant c.

[Diagnosis of possession by a djinn in a transcultural consultation].

The transcultural approach is indicated for complex cases where the cultural dimension is useful in fully understanding a problem. The cultural coding of certain symptoms, such as trance or possession, can be difficult to achieve in conventional individual therapy. The clinical case of Aïcha, originally from Morocco, referred by her psychiatrist for a transcultural opinion, illustrates a reflection on diagnostic elaboration in the face of possession by a djinn.

Urethrovesical calcified foreign body: Case report and literature review.

Introduction: Calcified bladder foreign bodies are a rare yet clinically significant entity, often introduced voluntarily or in psychiatric contexts. Their diagnosis is frequently delayed due to nonspecific symptoms and the concealed circumstances of their introduction.

Case Presentation: We report the case of a 37-year-old man, treated for schizophrenia, presenting with chronic urinary symptoms.

Uterine arteriovenous malformations as a rare differential diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Uterine arteriovenous malformations (UAVMs) are rare vascular anomalies caused by abnormal connections between uterine arteries and veins. They can lead to severe bleeding, requiring prompt and accurate diagnosis. Historically treated with hysterectomy, transcatheter vascular embolization has emerged as a fertility-sparing alternative.

Moroccan Adaptation of the 'Self-Care Behaviour Assessment Scale' for Arteriovenous Fistula in Haemodialysis.

Background: Arteriovenous fistula self-care behaviours in patients receiving haemodialysis are essential to maintain patency of vascular access and prevent its life-threatening complications. Assessing arteriovenous fistula self-care behaviours in patients receiving haemodialysis requires a reliable and valid tool.

Objective: The aim of this study was to adapt and translate the Portuguese scale for the assessment of self-care behaviours of arteriovenous fistula in patients receiving haemodialysis into the Moroccan dialect and evaluate its psychometric properties in the Moroccan context.

InCoLoTransNet: An Involution-Convolution and Locality Attention-Aware Transformer for Precise Colorectal Polyp Segmentation in GI Images.

Gastrointestinal (GI) disease examination presents significant challenges to doctors due to the intricate structure of the human digestive system. Colonoscopy and wireless capsule endoscopy are the most commonly used tools for GI examination. However, the large amount of data generated by these technologies requires the expertise and intervention of doctors for disease identification, making manual analysis a very time-consuming task.