51 results match your criteria: "Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University[Affiliation]"

Assessing the Optimal Antibacterial Action of L., L., and Dehnh Essential Oils.

Life (Basel)

November 2024

Plant, Animal Productions and Agro-Industry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, Ibn-Tofail University, BP 133, Kenitra 14000, Morocco.

The use of combined essential oils (EOs) is a new technique that can improve their preservative effects while minimizing their sensory impact in foods. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical profile of three essential oils (EOs) extracted from L. (Ls), L.

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In Vitro Assessment of Sensitivity to Difenoconazole.

Microorganisms

October 2024

Phytopathology Unit, Department of Plant Protection, Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, Km10, Rte Haj Kaddour, BP S/40, Meknes 50001, Morocco.

causes blue mold, a major post-harvest disease affecting apples. This disease is commonly managed using fungicides, including Difenoconazole (Dif), a demethylation inhibitor (DMI) approved for its control. This investigation aims to evaluate the baseline sensitivity of 100 isolates to Difenoconazole.

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Background: The timing of a breast cancer (BC) diagnosis has a significant psychological impact on patients. However, it reported that those eligible for treatment regimens based on neoadjuvant chemotherapy may experience high levels of depression, anxiety and distress. To cope with this situation, patients deploy psychological coping strategies.

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Psychological distress and coping strategies in breast cancer patients under neoadjuvant therapy: A systematic review.

Womens Health (Lond)

September 2024

Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.

Article Synopsis
  • - The study explores psychological distress (PD) and coping strategies in patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC), finding a significant prevalence of depression and anxiety both before and after treatment.
  • - Results indicate that PD can decrease during NAT, and factors such as social support and living conditions play a role in patients' mental health; also, the effectiveness of coping strategies shifted, with "resigned coping" decreasing while "social support" increased post-treatment.
  • - Interventions like mobile health apps, diet changes, and relaxation techniques showed promise in reducing PD, emphasizing the need for psychological support throughout the treatment process for LABC patients.
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Introduction: the chronic kidney disease (CKD), is associated with various psychiatric conditions and poorer quality of life. The main objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of depression and anxiety among CKD patients and to assess their determinant factors.

Methods: this is a cross-sectional study in a Moroccan university hospital.

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This work describes the synthesis, characterization, and in vitro and in silico evaluation of the biological activity of new functionalized isoxazole derivatives. The structures of all new compounds were analyzed by IR and NMR spectroscopy. The structures of and were further confirmed by single crystal X-ray and their compositions unambiguously determined by mass spectrometry (MS).

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The corrosion of metals poses a threat to the economy, the environment, and human health due to undesirable reactions and contaminated products. Corrosion inhibitors, including natural products, can play a key role in protecting metallic materials, especially under challenging conditions. In this study, the roots of the plant were examined for their ability to act as corrosion inhibitors in a 1 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution.

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Comprehensive phytochemical and toxicological analysis of (L.) fractions.

Open Life Sci

June 2024

Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.

aerial parts have been historically employed in traditional medicine for addressing various ailments such as headaches, abdominal discomfort, joint issues, and respiratory disorders, alongside treatments for lice and warts. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive phytochemical analysis of and assess the acute and subacute toxicity of oral treatments using fractions in preclinical trials. Spectrophotometric analysis via LC-MS/MS was used to characterize the plant's chemical composition.

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Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Children Affected in the Morocco Earthquake.

Disaster Med Public Health Prep

April 2024

Laboratory of Epidemiology and Research in Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.

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Evaluation of the impact of two citrus plants on the variation of (Acari: Tetranychidae) and beneficial phytoseiid mites.

Open Life Sci

March 2024

Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Imouzzer Street, P.O. Box 2202, Fez, Morocco.

The abundance of McGregor 1916 (Acari: Tetranychidae) and its associated enemies ( Athias-Henriot, 1960; sp.; Athias-Henriot, 1957) was studied on two 12-year-old citrus cultivars, specifically Clementine "Nules" () and Valencia (), in the Gharb region of Morocco. Throughout the entire monitoring period in the Valencia late cultivar, the density of the spider mite on leaves was notably higher at 38.

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Using Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Time Dependent DFT (TD-DFT) methods, this inquiry theoretically examines seven novel hole-transport materials (HTMs) namely DFBT1, DFBT2, DFBT3, DFBT4, DFBT5, DFBT6, and DFBT7 based on the 2,2'bithiophene core for future use as HTMs for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The model molecule has been modified through substituting the end groups situated on the diphenylamine moieties with a tow acceptor bridged by thiophene, this modification was performed to test the impact of the π-bridge and acceptor on the electronic, photophysical, and photovoltaic properties of the newly created molecules. DFBT1 - DFBT7 displayed a lower band gap (1.

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Beneficial Microorganisms as Bioprotectants against Foliar Diseases of Cereals: A Review.

Plants (Basel)

December 2023

Phytopathology Unit, Department of Plant Protection, Ecole National of Agriculture Meknes, Km10, Rte Haj Kaddour, BP S/40, Meknes 50001, Morocco.

Cereal production plays a major role in both animal and human diets throughout the world. However, cereal crops are vulnerable to attacks by fungal pathogens on the foliage, disrupting their biological cycle and photosynthesis, which can reduce yields by 15-20% or even 60%. Consumers are concerned about the excessive use of synthetic pesticides given their harmful effects on human health and the environment.

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Design, synthesis, In-vitro, In-silico and DFT studies of novel functionalized isoxazoles as antibacterial and antioxidant agents.

Comput Biol Chem

February 2024

Engineering Laboratory of Organometallic, Molecular Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Dhar EL Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 1796 Atlas, Fez 30000, Morocco. Electronic address:

Article Synopsis
  • A series of new isoxazole derivatives with sulfonate ester functionality were synthesized from aurone using an efficient methodology, yielding good results reproducibly.
  • The structures of these compounds were confirmed through NMR and mass spectrometry, along with theoretical studies to assess their geometrical and electronic properties.
  • The synthesized compounds showed moderate antibacterial activity against certain bacteria and effective antioxidant properties, while molecular docking and dynamics studies indicated promising interactions with bacterial proteins and favorable pharmacokinetic profiles.
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Unlabelled: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune cholestatic liver disease. If this disease is not treated, it might lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and its associated complications. Early recognition of this entity and immediate institution of therapy are the primary prognostic modifiers.

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Context: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have displayed huge potential in inexpensive, efficient, and clean solar energy technology. In this work, seven new dyes with the structure D-A'-A were designed in which the thiophene in the reference dye was replaced by auxiliary acceptors (A'). These dyes consist mainly of a pyranylidene-based electron donor D and the cyanoacrylic acid moiety as acceptor A.

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Background: patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) are often treated by neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). This study aims to determine the prevalence of psychological distress and their sociodemographic and clinical factors in patients recently diagnosed with LABC and before NACT.

Methods: A total of 209 LABC patients without metastatic localization were recruited between 2021 and 2022 in the oncology hospital at Fez.

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Azapeptides have gained much attention due to their ability to enhance the stability and bioavailability of peptide drugs. Their structural preferences, essential to understanding their function and potential application in the peptide drug design, remain largely unknown. In this work, we systematically investigated the conformational preferences of three azaamino acid residues in tripeptide models, Ac-azaXaa-Pro-NHMe [Xaa = Asn (), Asp (), Ala ()], using the popular DFT functionals, B3LYP and B3LYP-D3.

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In the context of twenty-first-century information and communication technologies, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework is a new way of conceptualizing categories of knowledge required by teachers to achieve technology integration in educational practice. The main purpose of this review is to identify research on the TPACK framework in the field of health professions education. Journal empirical studies from 4 databases are included in this review.

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is used in traditional medicine for the prevention and self-treatment of a variety of illnesses, including diabetes mellitus, obesity, and hypertension. The present study aims to investigate the , , and hypoglycemic and hypotensive effects of the lyophilized aqueous extract of . seeds (CV) on submitted to hypercaloric diet and physical inactivity (HCD/PI) for 12 weeks.

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Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) and gender are well-known social determinants of health. However, their impact on health in populations with physical disabilities in low-resource countries is still lacking. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate associations of individual SES with health and the moderating effect of gender on this association in a Moroccan population with a physical disability, namely spinal cord injury.

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Perennial ryegrass ( L.) is a valuable forage and soil stabilisation crop. Perennial crops have long been associated with good environmental performance and ecosystem stability.

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Fly ash is a significant pollutant in thermal power stations. Although this waste harms the environment and humans, it is badly removed and managed, and only a few studies are interested in this waste. For that, this study aims to valorise fly ash into potential adsorbents to treat tannery effluents for the first time.

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Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study.

PLoS One

November 2022

Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research, and Community Health, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged and spread rapidly worldwide and established a global public health crisis in early 2020. The first Moroccan case was reported on March 2, 2020. Since then, healthcare workers (HCWs) played a major role in saving human lives threatened by COVID-19.

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Chemical Composition and Evaluation of Antifungal and Insecticidal Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from (Thunb.) Nied: Clove Buds.

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med

October 2022

Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco.

Article Synopsis
  • The study explored the antifungal and insecticidal properties of essential oils extracted from clove buds, specifically identifying their active components.
  • Various methods, including gas chromatography and microdilution, were used to analyze the essential oils, revealing that the main compound was eugenol, which comprised a significant portion of the extract.
  • Results showed that these essential oils had a strong antifungal effect with inhibition rates between 49% and 87%, and demonstrated notable insecticidal activity against the cowpea weevil with lethal concentrations established through inhalation and contact tests.
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