Benha University

Rabies and rabies prophylaxis in Egypt: a nationwide cross-sectional study that calls for action

BACKGROUND: Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease that poses a global health threat, especially in developing countries. Despite the high incidence of animal bites reported annually in Egypt, limited data exist regarding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of...

Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Peptide (NOP) Receptor Agonists as Novel Analgesics in Pain Medicine

Chronic pain is a major cause of disability worldwide, impacting around 20% of adults globally. Conventional mu-opioid peptide (MOP) receptor agonists provide effective analgesia; however, their prolonged use is restricted by severe dose-limiting toxicities such as opioid-induced...

Extrusion-blown biodegradable food packaging films based on starch, gelatin, and polyester blends: A comprehensive review

Growing concerns over plastic pollution have intensified the development of biodegradable films as sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging plastics. Among available manufacturing techniques, extrusion blowing is the most industrially scalable and viable process for pro...

Quran Memorization as a Naturalistic Neurocognitive Training Paradigm: A Quality-Weighted Evidence Synthesis in Student Populations

Aim We aimed to quantitatively synthesize observational evidence on the association between memorization ( Hifz ) and cognitive and mental health outcomes in students, using a quality-weighted evidence synthesis approach. Method For observational studies published between 2005 an...

Excessive Feed Sorting Is Associated With Altered Plasma Metabolism and Distinct Fermentation Responses of Pooled Rumen Microbiota in Dairy Cows

ABSTRACT Feed sorting behaviour in dairy cows alters dietary structure and has been associated with rumen dysfunction, but its systemic metabolic consequences and microbial acidogenic potential remain unclear. This study combined in vivo and in vitro approaches to investigate ass...

A Developed VMD-DMD Algorithm with Machine Learning Models for Improving Sea Level Predictions: A Case Study of the Mediterranean Coastlines

Accurate prediction of sea level change in the Mediterranean Sea is essential for coastal risk management; however, the nonstationary behavior of sea level makes this difficult. This study presents a hybrid framework that integrates variational mode decomposition (VMD) and dynami...

Cranial anatomy of the Middle Eocene Egyptian crocodylian Herugavialis cairensis provides new insights into gavialoid diversity in the Mediterranean region

Abstract Gavialoidea is presently composed of only two extant crocodylian species, the Indian gharial Gavialis gangeticus, and the false gharial Tomistoma schlegelii, both from southeast Asia. However, Gavialoidea displays a rich and near-cosmopolitan diversity in the fossil reco...

Real-time optimization of urban traffic using predictive algorithms

Abstract Urban traffic congestion remains a critical challenge in modern cities, contributing to increased travel times, environmental pollution, and economic inefficiencies. This research paper explores the application of predictive algorithms for real-time optimization of urban...

Optimization of Ultrasound and Acid Assisted Pretreatment Combined with Drying to Improve Resistant Starch, Structural Characteristics, and Bioactive Functionality of Green Banana Flour

Abstract This study optimized combined ultrasound and acid pretreatments and drying to regulate starch digestibility, structural organization, and bioactive functionality of green banana flour (GBF). Citric acid, sodium metabisulfite, and ultrasound were optimized using central c...

On the soliton and numerical solutions to the Nurshuak–Tolkynay–Myrzakulov-II-Equation

Abstract The Nurshuak–Tolkynay–Myrzakulov-II-Equation, which is (1 + 1)-dimensions integrable equation, considered one of the nonlinear models that very naturally arise inspect dealing with the mean field approximation of many-body systems, including various important phenomena l...

The merits of the prognostic nutritional index and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting: a retrospective cohort study

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) carries a risk for serious adverse events. The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), are simple measures of nutritional and inflammatory statuses, have been proposed as a potential predictor...

Nutritional Composition, Chemical Safety, and Microbiological Quality of Farmed Palm Weevil Larvae ( Rhynchophorus phoenicis ) From a Commercial Rearing Unit in Ghana

ABSTRACT The consumption of palm weevil larvae ( Rhynchophorus phoenicis ), a traditional edible insect in Ghana, is on the rise; nevertheless, comprehensive data are scarce regarding the impact of culinary processing on its nutritional profile and safety. This research assessed...

Cu-water Williamson nano-fluid in EMHD flow over an exponentially expanding sheet embedded in a Darcy–Forchheimer porous medium considering viscous dissipation

Abstract In this broadside, the unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) stream of a Williamson nano-fluid (WNF) established in a porous media has been considered, incorporating the belongings of heat generation/absorption, thermal radiation, and heat source. The commanding nonlinear p...

On the unit Teissier distribution: properties, estimation procedures and applications

The Teissier distribution, originally proposed by Teissier [31], was designed to model mortality due to aging in domestic animals. More recently, Krishna et al. [19] introduced the Unit Teissier (UT) distribution on the interval (0, 1) through the transformation $X=e^{-Y}$, where...

Efficacy and safety of oncolytic herpes simplex virus therapy in solid tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 38 clinical trials

Abstract Background Oncolytic herpes simplex virus (oHSV) therapy represents a novel immunotherapeutic approach for solid tumors. Despite regulatory approval of talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) for advanced melanoma, comprehensive pooled estimates of efficacy and safety across di...

Development of hybrid glass fiber/epoxy nanocomposites strengthened with ceramic nanoparticles: mechanical and dynamic mechanical performance

Abstract Composite materials are used in a wide range of contemporary applications. Consequently, the development of high-performance hybrid nanocomposites for advanced engineering applications continues to depend critically on the optimization of nanoparticle content and process...

Vitamin D Receptor BsmI Polymorphism and Inflammatory Features in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Background Vitamin D and vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms influence immune regulation, but their role in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) remains unclear. We aimed to examine the association between BsmI VDR gene polymorphism and JIA susceptibility in children and e...

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward stroke prevention among hypertensive patients in Egypt: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Abstract Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and represents a major health concern in Egypt. Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for stroke; we aim to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward stroke prevention among hyper...

Comparative changes in cardiovascular measures following speed, agility, and quickness training and small-sided games in youth football players: a randomized trial

Abstract Backgroun Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training and small-sided games (SSGs) are widely used in youth football but impose different physical and football-specific demands. Evidence directly comparing their cardiovascular responses following a structured training i...

Evaluation of the new Egyptian undergraduate medical program from students’ perspectives: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The global emphasis on medical education reform highlights the need for essential competencies to meet evolving healthcare demands. In Egypt, significant reforms in 2018 introduced a competency-based, integrated undergraduate medical curriculum—a five-year pro...