Arab American University

Molecular Mechanisms of Candida albicans Adhesion to Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomers: Integrating Candidate Molecular Pathways with Material Surface Properties

Colonisation of maxillofacial prostheses by Candida albicans is conventionally attributed to surface roughness, porosity, and wettability properties that explain where cells accumulate rather than why particular surfaces promote biofilm formation. This review reinterprets the in...

Celiac disease and gluten-free diet-related nutritional knowledge among medical students and internship doctors in Palestine: a cross-sectional training-needs assessment

Abstract Background Celiac disease management requires lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet, alongside nutritional monitoring, diet-quality assessment, and dietitian support. Data on Palestinian medical trainees’ preparedness for these tasks are limited. This study assessed c...

Reimagining nonviolence: Palestinian popular resistance and the Gandhian ideals in a settler-colonial context

Gandhi remains a major reference point in scholarship on nonviolent resistance, but the relevance of his political thought to Palestine is often asserted more readily than it is examined. This article reassesses that relationship by placing Gandhian nonviolence in conversation wi...

The severity and predictors of abdominal aortic calcification among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study from Palestine

Abstract Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a clinically important marker of systemic vascular disease and cardiovascular risk in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Evidence from Palestine remains limited. This study assessed the prevalence and severity of AAC and...

Psychological empowerment and caring behaviours among NICU nurses in the West Bank: a multicentre cross-sectional study

Background: Nurses in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) face significant emotional and clinical demands affecting caring behaviours. Psychological empowerment is linked to improved nursing outcomes, yet evidence from conflict-affected settings remains limited. Objective: This...

Clinical, laboratory, operative, and appendiceal morphometric correlates of histopathological appendicitis severity: A retrospective cohort study from Palestine

Background Clinical, laboratory, and imaging correlates of complicated appendicitis are well studied, but routinely recorded gross-pathology morphometrics and pathology-confirmed evidence from Palestine are less well characterized. We evaluated correlates of histopathological sev...

Effects of Replacing Concentrate Feed with Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) Pods on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Meat Quality, and Rumen Fermentation in Assaf Lambs

This study examined the effects of replacing 25% (P25) or 50% (P50) of concentrate dry matter (DM) with sun-dried carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) pods on growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, carcass traits, meat quality, serum biochemistry, and rumen microbiology in...

Effect of nitrogen-assisted and ambient-air post-curing protocols on surface hardness and degree of conversion of a 3D-printed occlusal splint material

Post-curing is a critical step in the fabrication of 3D-printed resin-based occlusal splints because it influences polymerization efficiency and final material properties. Atmospheric oxygen may inhibit free-radical polymerization at the resin surface, whereas nitrogen-assisted p...

Data-driven identification of modifiable risk factors for colorectal cancer in Palestine using machine learning methods

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a growing public health concern in Palestine, yet limited evidence is available on locally relevant behavioral, dietary, socioeconomic, and contextual predictors. Machine learning (ML) may support prevention-oriented risk stratification by identifying c...

Oral cavity cancer knowledge and clinical practices among medical students and interns in the West Bank: a cross-sectional study

Oral cavity cancer (OCC) remains a major global public health challenge, with disproportionately high morbidity and mortality in developing regions. In the West Bank, OCC incidence and mortality are among the highest in the Middle East and North Africa. As primary care physicians...

Prevalence of poor sleep quality among Palestinian breast cancer patients and the associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Sleep disturbances are common among patients with breast cancer and may substantially impair quality of life, emotional well-being, and treatment experiences. However, evidence from Palestine and similar low- and middle-income settings remains scarce. This study aimed to assess t...