Applied Science Private University

Cell-Free DNA-Based Blood Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Current Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of rising global rates of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. CRC rates are particularly increasing among younger populations; however, the implementation of effective CRC screening programs remains limited. Colonoscopy, th...

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in osteoarthritis: mechanisms, microbiome interactions, and nanotechnology-based advances

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent degenerative joint disease worldwide. OA involves chronic pain, subchondral bone remodeling, synovial inflammation, and progressive cartilage degeneration. Gut microbiota (GM) dysbiosis disturbs metabolic processes and systemic inflammati...

Budget impact analysis of subcutaneous infliximab (CT-P13 SC) for treating autoimmune diseases in Jordan

Autoimmune diseases are increasingly prevalent, and their management in Jordan relies heavily on costly intravenous infliximab (IV IFX). Subcutaneous infliximab (IFX SC) may offer cost savings by reducing administration-related expenses. This study aims to investigate the financi...

Digital Media Literacy in the Age of AI: Exploring the Comfort–Competence Gap Among University Students in the United Arab Emirates

Artificial intelligence increasingly mediates how citizens access information, making digital media literacy a condition for informed participation. This exploratory study conceptualizes a comfort–competence gap, whereby students report confidence and ease in using AI tools but a...

Dodonaea viscosa–mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles exhibit antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and anti-virulence activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of healthcare-associated mortality, with multidrug resistance and biofilm formation limiting treatment options. Anti-virulence strategies targeting adhesin gene expression offer a promising alternative, yet the a...

Mathematical modeling of chikungunya transmission dynamics and control using disease-driven machine learning

Abstract The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a significant vector-borne threat; however, few models successfully integrate rigorous theoretical guarantees with efficient, reliable predictive tools. This study aims to address this gap by introducing a nonlinear seven-compartment huma...

Self-Reported Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Associated Factors Among Jordanian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a common postpartum condition that may coexist with pelvic floor dysfunction and impact quality of life; however, data from Middle Eastern populations are scarce, and awareness among affected women remains poorly understood. This cross-sectional...

Advanced design of highly efficient graphene-based Ti-GaSb-Si based solar absorber for mining related applications optimized using machine learning

The solar absorber is a necessity in renewable energy applications; it has been widely used and investigated in various materials and layer configurations. Analysis of the design and materials, with height as a parameter, can be developed for effective solar absorber design as a...

Advanced cathode engineering in sodium-ion batteries: doping, phase, and interface modulation from layer oxides to polyanionics

Abstract Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted significant attention as viable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries; however, their practical advancement remains limited by cathode-related challenges, including sluggish Na + diffusion, structural degradation, and rapid capa...

Enhancing security in IoT consumer electronics through hybrid encryption and blockchain technology

Ensuring the safety of internet-connected Consumer Electronics has become a top priority in home automation industry due to the growing number of devices connected to the Internet and Consumer Electronics market. There are loopholes in wireless security that allow bad actors to a...

n_X ≡ log₂(X/X_Planck): A Dimensionless Logarithmic Framework and Closed Geometric Derivation of α⁻¹ = 137.0359990838831 from T²/Z₈ QACavity

The fine-structure constant inverse, α⁻¹ = 137.035999084(21) [CODATA 2022], remains one of the most precisely measured yet theoretically elusive constants in physics. Historical and recent attempts via T²/Z_N orbifold models have left geometric parameters fitted or suffered from...

n_X ≡ log₂(X/X_Planck): A Dimensionless Logarithmic Framework and Closed Geomet justric Derivation of α⁻¹ = 137.0359990838831 from T²/Z₈ QACavity

The fine-structure constant inverse, α⁻¹ = 137.035999084(21) [CODATA 2022], remains one of the most precisely measured yet theoretically elusive constants in physics. Historical and recent attempts via T²/Z_N orbifold models have left geometric parameters fitted or suffered from...

Intelligent energy management in renewable-powered microgrid using Z-dualflux converter and RBFNN control

In this research, a sophisticated intelligent energy management framework that integrates wind, solar and battery energy storage devices is proposed for a grid-connected system. A Z-Dual Flux (Z-DF) converter which enhances the Photovoltaic (PV) system’s voltage with increased vo...

Green Synthesis and Antioxidant Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles from Goji Leaf Polysaccharides

This study reports the environmentally friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (LBP-AgNPs) using polysaccharides extracted from Lycium barbarum L. leaves as reducing agents. The synthesis was conducted through a green chemistry approach, eliminating the need for toxic chemical...

Maternal RSV vaccination: clinical efficacy, safety, and global policy considerations: a systematic review

Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among the leading causes of lower respiratory tract illness in newborns worldwide. This study reviews evidence on the efficacy and safety of maternal RSV vaccination.Methods PROSPERO registered this PRISMA-compliant systematic revie...

cIGW-SC: an intelligent chaotic hybrid grey wolf and sine cosine optimizer for complex engineering design problems

For intelligent systems designed to solve complex engineering design problems, premature convergence and the imbalance between exploration and exploitation remain key challenges for high-dimensional, multimodal, and composite problems. Existing approaches, including the Grey Wolf...

Comparative assessment of green extraction routes and chitosan nanoparticles of Salvia hispanica L. seed extracts as antimicrobial agents against Klebsiella pneumoniae

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a fast-rising global health issue that requires the urgent discovery of new antimicrobial compounds. Plant extracts, including those from Salvia hispanica L. seeds, have shown great antibacterial and free-radical scavenging capacities. W...

Multiscale physicochemical evolution of mined coal links structure transport and reaction kinetics during thermochemical conversion

Global reliance on coal for energy generation and chemical production necessitates physics-based frameworks that move beyond empirical bulk characterization toward predictive and sustainable utilization strategies. Coal is a heterogeneous, reactive porous medium whose structure,...

Gut microbiome profiles in locally advanced rectal cancer after total neoadjuvant therapy: comparisons with healthy controls and associations with survival

The gut microbiome plays a key role in colorectal carcinogenesis, but its composition and prognostic relevance in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) remain underexplored. This study aimed to assess microbial diversity, identify distinct bacterial signatures in LARC patients co...

QACavity V3.0 Corrected (V2.0 Update): From Phi^2/360 = 137.5077 (Bare) to CODATA α⁻¹ = 137.035999177 - Complete Proof with Var(ψ_N)=1.46×10⁻¹¹

QACavity V3.0 Corrected (V2.0 Update) - From 360/Φ²=137.50776405 (Bare) to CODATA 137.035999084 - Complete Proof with Var(ψ_N)=1.46×10⁻¹¹ This is the complete Blacklist-Proof corrected version (V3.0) of the QACavity framework. Author: Amer Mohammad Ahmad Mansour - Independent Res...