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Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis: An update of Asian perspectives in humans, water and food, 2015–2025
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Cryptosporidium species are increasingly recognized as significant enteric pathogens, particularly within developing nations, where they pose serious public health challenges. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine ... -
Classification of glioma grade and Ki-67 level prediction in MRI data: A SHAP-driven interpretation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)This study focuses on artificial intelligence-driven classification of glioma and Ki-67 leveling using T2w-FLAIR MRI, exploring the association of Ki-67 biomarkers with deep learning (DL) features through explainable ... -
Next-generation nanoparticles for cancer and autoimmune therapy
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Immune modulation is a critical therapeutic approach for cancer and autoimmune diseases, aiming to balance immune activation and suppression within specific disease environments. Next-generation nanoparticles (NPs) offer ... -
Characterizing carbonate mineral-forming bacterial strains and their carbonic anhydrase activities in two coastal sabkhas
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The enzyme carbonic anhydrase (CA) plays a key role in carbonate mineral formation by facilitating the interconversion between CO2 and bicarbonate ions, thus influencing carbonate precipitation processes in natural ... -
Intestinal Lymphangiectasia: A Rare Etiology of Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Intestinal lymphangiectasia (IL) is a rare condition characterized by the blockage of lymphatic fluid draining from the small intestine. It commonly presents with symptoms such as malabsorption, diarrhea, and hypoproteinemia. ... -
Pharmacogenomics Education and Knowledge Assessment in Healthcare Curricula: A Scoping Review of the Middle East and North Africa Region
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2025 , Article)Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a crucial part of precision medicine; however, its integration into clinical practice has been slow, primarily due to knowledge gaps regarding pharmacogenomics among healthcare professionals (HCPs). ... -
Salivary advanced glycated end products, their receptors, and aMMP-8 in periodontitis patients with varying glycemic levels: A cross-sectional study
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2024 , Article)Background: Advanced glycation end products (AGE) and their receptors (RAGE) have been implicated in developing periodontal complications in diabetic patients. This study aimed to identify salivary AGE, RAGE, soluble RAGE ... -
Determinants of Antibody Reactivity in COVID-19: A Case-Control Study in a Middle Eastern Cohort
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2025 , Article)Background and Aims: Understanding the determinants of humoral immunity following COVID-19 infection is essential for guiding vaccination and public health strategies. This study aimed to investigate the association between ... -
Firm Value and Regulatory Transparency: Evidence from the Adoption of a Centralized Electronic Disclosure System
(2026 , Master Thesis)This paper examines the impact of adopting the Centralized Electronic Disclosure System (CEDS) on firm performance. A panel dataset of 19,149 firms across 28 countries from 1990 to 2023 is analyzed. The central argument ... -
Geopolitical risk, ESG Controversies, Trade Credit and Stock Liquidity
(2026 , Dissertation)We study how geopolitical risk (GPR) affects firms’ use of trade credit (TC). Using a sample of 30,704 listed firms, from 42 countries, that are covered by the GPR index over the period 1990 to 2023, we show that trade ... -
Exploring the Nexus of Shariah Principles, Carbon Emissions, and Waste Management: International Evidence
(2026 , Dissertation)This dissertation examines the intersection between religious principles and environmental sustainability in shaping corporate behavior. Specifically, I investigate whether firms that fulfill a Shariah compliance screening ... -
Eco-friendly Nano-scale Bio-analytical Insights for Spectrofluorimetric Estimation of Fimasartan Using Integrated Approach of Enhanced Microwave-assisted Hantzsch Reaction and Multicolored Analytical Chemistry
( Springer , 2025 , Article)This study introduces an innovative spectrofluorimetric method for determining fimasartan, a pharmaceutical compound, at low concentrations in drug formulations and human blood samples. The method incorporates several key ... -
The Impact of Brand Personality and Consumption Values on Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty in Mobile Food Ordering Apps: An S-O-R Framework Approach with AI-Enabled Moderators
(2026 , Dissertation)As mobile food-ordering apps (MFOAs) achieve near-functional parity, competition is shifting from features to experience. This thesis addresses how loyalty is now forged by examining how brand cues and AI-mediated interactions ... -
Building AI-Ready Graduates: The Impact of AI Literacy and AI Usage Behaviors on Student Employability
(2026 , Master Thesis)This research aims to investigate how generative AI literacy shapes students’ AI usage behaviors, which in turn influences their employability readiness. In an era where the value of university degrees as reliable indicators ... -
Empirical Investigation of Key Determinants Affecting Emerging Marketing Technologies’ Adoption: Evidence from Kuwait
(2026 , Dissertation)While enterprises in developed countries are motivated to sustain adoption and application of advanced marketing technologies, others, despite a well-designed technological infrastructure and substantial support, continue ... -
Tunable Thermoelectric Properties of Cu2Se/Graphene for Improved Figure of Merit
(2026 , Master Thesis)Copper selenide (Cu2Se) is a promising thermoelectric material for waste heat recovery due to its intrinsically low thermal conductivity. However, its figure of merit (ZT) must be further improved for practical applications. ... -
Towards AI-Based Anomaly Detection for 3D Printing with Polymers
(2026 , Master Thesis)The industrial use of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) polymers for additive manufacturing has expanded beyond prototyping, yet quality-assurance issues continue to limit its adoption. The mechanical reliability of parts ... -
Prospects for a Common Maritime Security Policy in the GCC: A Comparative Case Study of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman's Approaches
(2026 , Dissertation)The Arab Gulf region is a crucially important area of the world. It contains one of the busiest waterways, the Strait of Hormuz, through which a high percentage of the vital hydrocarbons flow, supplying energy for the ... -
Healthcare Accreditation: A Study of the Role of Accreditation in the Quality of Private Healthcare Facilities in Qatar
(2026 , Dissertation)Healthcare accreditation involves an external evaluation process in which often an internationally acclaimed independent body assesses a healthcare organization in accordance with pre-defined standards, leading to public ... -
Network-Driven Methods Using Gene Expression Signatures to Find Therapeutic Targets in Breast Cancer Validated via Molecular Dynamics Studies
( American Chemical Society , 2025 , Article)Breast cancer (BC) is the second most common cause of cancer in women and the most common kind of cancer diagnosed with a high mortality rate. This heterogeneous disease is classified into multiple subtypes based on the ...
