Kafrelsheikh University

Efficacy of Sensory Electrical Stimulation Versus Alternating Electromyography-Guided Electrical Stimulation on Functional Recovery of the Hand in Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Impaired hand function can limit independence. Sensory electrical stimulation (SES) and alternating electromyography-guided electrical stimulation (Alt-EMG) differ in stimulation characteristics and voluntary effort requirements, but comparative evidence is limited. Ob...

Procedural Outcomes of Leadless Pacemaker Extraction and Retrieval: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis With Descriptive Synthesis of Post‐Implant Management

ABSTRACT Introduction Leadless pacemakers reduce lead‐ and pocket‐related complications, but pooled evidence on the procedural outcomes of their extraction and retrieval remains limited. Methods and Results A systematic review and meta‐analysis (PROSPERO CRD420261397097) evaluate...

ON PAIRWISE ALMOST QUASI-CONTINUOUS MAPPINGS IN BITOPOLOGICAL SPACES

Almost quasi-continuity, introduced by Popa (1978) in the setting of classical topological spaces, has played an important role in the development of generalized continuity concepts. Motivated by the increasing interest in continuity notions within bitopological frameworks, this...

Rabbitfish Integration in Offshore Gilthead Seabream Polyculture: Improving Growth Performance, Reducing Disease Burden, and Mitigating Biofouling in Tropical Aquaculture

Abstract Gilthead seabream ( Sparus aurata ) is one of the most commercially significant species in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern marine aquaculture, yet intensified production systems expose this species to persistent challenges, including net biofouling, parasitic diseas...

A cell-free therapeutic strategy using MSC-derived exosomes and activated platelet lysate for acute kidney injury induced by rhabdomyolysis

Abstract Rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is primarily driven by myoglobin-mediated tubular toxicity, leading to pronounced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Given the limited availability of effective targeted therapies, this study aimed to evaluate...

Version context and control construction in machine learning detection of malicious package updates across npm and PyPI

Abstract Open-source package registries such as npm and PyPI are increasingly targeted by software supply-chain attacks in which a trusted package is compromised through a later release. This study reconstructs each candidate release together with its immediate predecessor in npm...

Surgeons and Experts’ Perspectives in Concomitant Bariatric Surgery with Cholecystectomy: Bari-Chole Egypt Survey

INTRODUCTION: The management of gallbladder disease during metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) remains controversial. Cholelithiasis is common in patients with obesity, yet the approach to concomitant or prophylactic cholecystectomy varies, with limited data from Egypt. This st...

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...

Tuning structural, optical, charge storage, and electronic transport properties of graphene oxide through functional group engineering

Abstract This study investigates the effect of oxidation temperature on the structural, electronic, and electrochemical properties of graphene oxide (GO) synthesized at 75, 95, and 115 °C. Increasing the oxidation temperature resulted in a reduction in crystallite size from 9.95...

Effect of a structured nurse-led empowerment protocol on knowledge, practical skills, and self-care behaviours among patients with permanent pacemakers: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract Background Patients with permanent pacemakers frequently demonstrate insufficient knowledge and inadequate self-care behaviours, which increase the risk of avoidable post-implantation complications. Structured, theory-informed empowerment protocols may improve these outc...

Cardiovascular and functional outcomes of glucagon-like peptide−1 receptor agonists in heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Heart failure with preserved (HFpEF) or mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) accounts for more than half of heart failure (HF) cases and is strongly associated with obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Glucagon-like peptide−1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) provide cardiometabolic...

Effect of Artemisia Annua on oxidative stress and antioxidant gene expression in Nile tilapia after chlorpyrifos toxicity

Abstract In this study, the toxic effects of chlorpyrifos (CPF) on fish antioxidant enzyme activity in serum and transcriptomic levels of oxidative stress-related genes in liver tissue and histopathology of the liver tissue of Nile tilapia were examined. Additionally, the effects...

Bending analysis of circular plates under a refined Lord–Shulman fractional theory with variable thermal conductivity

This article examines the bending response of a circular plate under thermoelastic conditions using a refined Lord–Shulman fractional theory incorporating variable thermal conductivity. The analysis considers three theoretical frameworks: the simple classical thermoelasticity the...

Electrophysiological responses in relation to speech perception in children with cochlear implants

Abstract Background Speech perception is a critical outcome of pediatric cochlear implantation, reflecting the effectiveness of auditory signal transmission and cortical processing for functional communication. Objective electrophysiological measures may provide valuable insight...

Sero-epidemiological survey of Toxoplasma gondii in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) across upper and lower Egypt

Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ) is a globally prevalent protozoan parasite affecting warm-blooded species, including humans. In Egypt, serological surveys have been conducted in several livestock; however, studies on species such as buffalo and pigs remain scarce. This study aime...

Dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonists in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately one-third of the global population. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dual glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucagon receptor agonists (GLP-1/Gcg RAs) in patients with MASLD. PubMed, W...

Empagliflozin mitigates lipopolysaccharide-induced tracheal injury in rats via downregulation of IL-6/JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway and stem cell preservation: histological and molecular study

Abstract Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a component of the Gram-negative bacterial cell wall and is considered a potent inflammatory inducer. Empagliflozin (EMPA) is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor used in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Interleukin-6/Janus kinase...

Bioactive goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) fraction suppresses multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a rat burn wound model: oral and topical administration

Abstract Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a prominent pathogen implicated in burn wound infections, creating substantial therapeutic obstacles due to its antibiotic resistance and enhanced virulence mediated by quorum sensing (QS). This study explored the anti-...

Humanity, Nature, and Survival in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi and Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake: An Ecocritical Comparative Study

Addressing the growing global urgency of environmental crises in contemporary Anglophone literature, this study examines the relationship between humanity, nature, and survival in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi and Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake through an ecocritical Anthropocene fr...

Right atrial thrombus and pulmonary embolism one year after ventricular septal defect patch repair: successful surgical management of a complicated case

Right heart thrombi are rare but life-threatening, with particularly high mortality when accompanied by pulmonary embolism (PE). Cardiac surgery may predispose to in-situ thrombus formation via suture lines or patch material, yet thromboembolic risk and preventive strategies foll...