Removal of nickel ions from industrial wastewater using tms-EDTA-functionalized TiCT: Experimental and statistical physics modeling.

This study investigates the surface modification of TiCT MXene using tms-EDTA (EDTA@MXene) to develop an efficient adsorbent for divalent heavy metal cations, such as Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Pb²⁺, and Zn²⁺, from contaminated water. EDTA@MXene showed significantly enhanced adsorption capacities for these ions compared to pristine MXene. Using nickel ion (Ni²⁺) as a model adsorbate, EDTA@MXene demonstrated remarkable removal efficiency, reaching a maximum adsorption capacity of 249.

Investigating the predictive role of serum amyloid A and its association with immunological and coagulation biomarkers in recurrent pregnancy loss.

To evaluate the predictive role of serum amyloid A (SAA) levels and their association with antiphospholipid antibodies (APA) and coagulation markers such as lupus anticoagulants (LA), anti-cardiolipin (ACA), protein C (PC) deficiency, protein S (PS) deficiency, and antithrombin III (ATIII) deficiency in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). This prospective case-control study comprised two groups: the study group ( = 88) included women with recurrent pregnancy loss at Mansoura University Hospital between January 2019 and December 2020, and the control group ( = 52) included women without obstetric or medical complications. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data, including serum samples collected at 10 weeks of gestation, were collected from all participants.

Feasibility and efficacy of the forced oscillation technique in patients with lysosomal storage diseases.

Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a diverse group of inborn errors of metabolism, which involves the storage of macromolecules within the lysosome due to the absence of or deficiency in lysosomal enzymes. In this condition, respiratory dysfunction is the common cause of morbidity and mortality. Thus, an objective measurement examination of pulmonary function, such as spirometry, is essential for the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions.

Secure and flexible image watermarking using IWT, SVD, and chaos models for robustness and imperceptibility.

The utilization of Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) is widespread in several image watermarking methods to attain a more favorable balance between the demands of watermarking. Nevertheless, SVD exhibits some limitations, including false positives, limited capacity, and security issues. In order to overcome these challenges, a new approach to image watermarking has been introduced, which utilizes a combination of Integer Wavelet Transform (IWT), SVD, and chaos models.

Effect of die designed geometrical parameters on riveting quality of self-piercing riveting joints in 5052 aluminium alloy.

This paper investigates the effects of die design geometrical parameters on self-piercing riveting (SPR) operations and the joint quality of 5052 aluminum alloy. Piped-die types with various designed diameters and depths were prepared. Subsequently, a 2D axisymmetric simulation model was developed to analyze the riveting efficiency and forming mechanism of SPR joints.

Towards a World Wide Web powered by generative AI.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a cutting-edge technology capable of producing text, images, and various media content leveraging generative models and user prompts. Between 2022 and 2023, generative AI surged in popularity with a plethora of applications spanning from AI-powered movies to chatbots. This paper investigates the potential of generative AI within the realm of the World Wide Web, specifically focusing on image generation.

Subunit antigen delivery: emulsion and liposomal adjuvants for next-generation vaccines.

Introduction: Developing new vaccines to combat emerging infectious diseases has gained more significance after the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination is the most cost-effective method for preventing infectious diseases, and subunit antigens are a safer alternative to traditional live, attenuated, and inactivated vaccines.

Areas Covered: Challenges in delivering subunit antigens and the status of different vaccine adjuvants.

Search for Magnetic Monopole Pair Production in Ultraperipheral Pb+Pb Collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.36 TeV with the ATLAS Detector at the LHC.

This Letter presents a search for highly ionizing magnetic monopoles in 262  μb^{-1} of ultraperipheral Pb+Pb collision data at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.36  TeV collected by the ATLAS detector at the LHC. A new methodology that exploits the properties of clusters of hits reconstructed in the innermost silicon detector layers is introduced to study highly ionizing particles in heavy-ion data.

A comprehensive study on the potential of edible coatings with polysaccharides, polyphenol, and lipids for mushroom preservation.

Edible coatings have been widely explored as packaging substitutes. Application of edible coatings on mushrooms remains under-explored, due to its highly porous nature, with limited benefits to date. Herein, we thoroughly benchmark six polysaccharides, one polyphenol (lignin derivative), and three lipids as edible coatings for mushrooms, namely Agaricus bisporus.

Hydrogen peroxide-treated glycerol sourced porous carbon with elemental sulfur-based sulfur-phosphorus co-doping for CO capture.

In this work, glycerol and elemental sulfur-based porous carbon adsorbents with sulfur‑phosphorus co-doping and subsequent HO treatment were developed for CO capture. The best adsorbent for capturing CO among the developed adsorbents was P‑carbon-2000mgS-HO, which had surface area of 652 m/g, a total pore volume of 0.446 cm/g, an average pore size of 2.

Efficacy and tolerability of valproate versus topiramate in migraine prevention, a randomized controlled multi-center trial.

Although topiramate and valproate are antiseizure medications that have many contraindications and could produce many side effects, they are still used as migraine preventive therapy in middle- and low-income countries. Several trials compared valproate versus topiramate in patients with migraine showed inconclusive results. We aimed to evaluate the tolerability and efficacy of valproate compared to topiramate in migraineurs from the Middle East and North Africa.

Deciphering the genetic context of the emerging OXA-484-producing carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli from ST167 high-risk clone in the United Arab Emirates.

Purpose: The evolution of new carbapenemase variants is alarming. We aimed to investigate the genetic context and molecular epidemiology of the emerging OXA-484 carbapenemase in the United Arab Emirates, to decipher its resistance mechanisms and evolutionary relationships.

Methods: Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed for an E.

Designing a potent multivalent epitope vaccine candidate against via reverse vaccinology technique - bioinformatics and immunoinformatic approach.

Scrub typhus is a life-threatening, undifferentiated febrile illness caused by a gram-negative bacterium, . The bacterial strain is a global health concern that should be considered. Despite several years of effort for the development of an effective immunogenic vaccine, no successful licensed vaccine is available.

Not all quad bikers are the same: unsupervised cluster analysis identifying injury risk groups among quad bike riders in Dubai, UAE.

Objective: Quad bike riders in Dubai (UAE) constitute a highly diverse group with varying driving skills and familiarity with the desert environment. In the absence of evidence on the quad bike riders in the region, we attempted to describe the most vulnerable risk groups using routinely collected injury data. This may hopefully inform the most effective injury prevention strategies for the region.

Global disease burden of breast cancer attributable to high fasting plasma glucose: a comprehensive analysis from the global burden of disease study.

Background: High fasting plasma glucose (HFPG) has been identified as one of the risk factors associated with the development of breast cancer. The worldwide distribution of breast cancer attributable to HFPG was not comprehensively investigated.

Methods: We utilized the data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 to explore HFPG-related breast cancer deaths, disability adjusted life years (DALYs) and corresponding age-standardized rates (ASRs).

Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea rate and associated factors among Lebanese adults: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To estimate the rate of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and associated factors among Lebanese adults.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in February-April 2022; 1,202 Lebanese adults were enrolled. The sample was collected among several Lebanese governorates through an anonymous online self-reported questionnaire.

Professional Competence and Spiritual Care Provision Among Zambian Maternal Healthcare Providers: Through the Lens of Watson's Theory of Human Caring.

Spiritual care is a multifaceted and integral part of holistic health within the medical standard of care, and it is a crucial component of healthcare providers' (HCPs) job descriptions. This study aimed to investigate Zambian HCPs' professional competence and practice of spiritual care in maternal healthcare settings, with a comparative focus on nurses. A cross-sectional design was applied among 311 maternal HCPs using an online survey with two validated instruments: Professional Competence in Spiritual Care (PCSC) and the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale (NSCTS).

O-SEMA-FAST: A Prospective, Non-interventional Study Investigating Oral Semaglutide Use in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During Ramadan.

Introduction: Oral semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, requires administration on an empty stomach with up to 120 mL of water, followed by no intake of food, beverages, or other oral medications for at least 30 min to ensure optimal absorption. These instructions can be challenging to adhere to during Ramadan when patients fast for extended periods. The O-SEMA-FAST study assessed the impact of fasting on adherence to oral semaglutide dosing instructions and its subsequent effects on glycaemic control and body weight.

Exploring the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms among Jordanian Adolescents: A Network Analysis Approach.

The extensive presence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in children has been established through documentation. Still, the detailed connections between specific types of ACEs and psychiatric symptoms have not yet been comprehensively understood. A network analysis approach has not been undertaken to study how ACEs affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms among high school students in Jordan.

Prevalence, deaths and disability-adjusted life years due to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in Middle East and North Africa, 1990-2021.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) ranks among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The objective was to evaluate the burden of AD and other dementias among the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by age and sex from 1990 to 2021. The data were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2021.

SnS integrated P-doped g-CN with advanced photocatalytic efficiency towards organic pollutants decontamination.

In this study, the P doping and SnS deposition was controlled to get SnS integrated P-doped g-CN photocatalysts. The prepared photocatalysts were analyzed by XRD, FESEM, HRTEM, PL, UV-DRS, XPS, and Zeta potential emphasizing their crystalline structures, morphological characteristics, charge carrier recombination, band gap energies, chemical compositions, and surface charge. These results confirmed successful P doping by substituting C and formation of heterojunction with SnS.

Investigating phase coupling of respiratory sinus arrhythmia and slow wave sleep in obstructive sleep apnea patients with and without depression.

Phase coherence (λ) between respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and respiration has emerged as a promising metric for assessing the role of autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity and slow wave sleep (SWS) activities in healthy subjects. This study aims to investigate how λ and SWS activity differ between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients with and without major depressive disorder (MDD) during overnight sleep and explore whether the correlation between λ and SWS activity exists among those OSA patients compared to healthy individuals. Overnight electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiograms (ECG), and breathing using plethysmography were recorded from 104 subjects, including 35 healthy individuals (control), 34 OSA subjects with MDD (OSAD+) and 35 OSA subjects without MDD (OSAD+).

Exploratory algorithms to devise multi-epitope subunit vaccine by examining HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein: An immunoinformatics and viroinformatics approach.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a widespread pandemic and severe health issue, is triggered by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); there is no specific vaccine to cure this infection, and the situation is worsening. Therefore, this research sought to develop a vaccine with multiple epitopes against this infection targeting envelope glycoprotein (vital in host-cell interaction) through the immunoinformatics and viroinformatics approach. We identified one B-cell, eight MHC-I, and four MHC-II epitopes on its immunogen-assisted screening.

Predominance of extensively-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii carrying bla OXA-23 in Jordanian patients admitted to the intensive care units.

Background And Aim: The global emergence of Acinetobacter baumannii is of great concern, especially inside intensive care units (ICUs). This study investigated the prevalence, antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation and genetic relatedness of A. baumannii recovered from ICU patients in three major hospitals in Jordan.