Lebanese University

Burden of CNS neoplasms in the Middle East and North Africa from 1990 to 2023, with projections to 2050

Central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms are uncommon but highly consequential malignancies that account for substantial neurological disability and premature mortality. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is marked by rapid population growth, aging, and uneven health sy...

Citric acid-modified loquat seed waste as biosorbent for methylene blue: kinetics, isotherm, thermodynamics, and machine learning-based prediction of adsorption performance

ABSTRACT Graphical abstract showing citric-acid modification of loquat seed powder and its application as a biosorbent for methylene blue removal. The material achieved a maximum adsorption capacity of 47.53 mg/g within 9 min, followed by the Freundlich and pseudo-second-order mo...

When is a rigid pelvis–trunk approximation sufficient? An output-specific model-reduction protocol applied to lumbar mobility in multibody biomechanics

This preprint presents an output-specific computational model-reduction protocol for evaluating when simplified lumbar mobility is sufficient in multibody biomechanics. The primary study compares mass-equivalent exact-lock, axial-yaw-only and three-coordinate lumbar architectures...

When is a rigid pelvis–trunk approximation sufficient? An output-specific model-reduction protocol applied to lumbar mobility in multibody biomechanics

This final manuscript revision presents an output-specific computational model-reduction protocol for lumbar mobility in multibody biomechanics. The primary study compares mass-equivalent exact-lock, axial-yaw-only and three-coordinate architectures using ModelicaHumanBodyPArts v...

First confirmed record of Père David’s mole, Talpa davidiana (Mammalia: Eulipotyphla), from Lebanon: molecular evidence for a southward range extension

Abstract The genus Talpa Linnaeus, 1758 comprises fossorial mammals with a complex taxonomic history in the Near East. Among these, Père David’s mole, Talpa davidiana (Milne-Edwards, 1884), is one of the most enigmatic species, with a distribution previously confirmed only from s...

Autosomal Dominant Cutis Laxa type 3 in a Lebanese female child: a case report and literature review about an exceptionally rare genetic disease

Abstract Cutis Laxa is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by a loose, wrinkled and prematurely aged skin appearance and have been documented to be transmitted through autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked patterns. With an estimated prevalence of less...

Ethical Governance of Open Data Across Biomedical Research, Healthcare, and Public Health: Privacy, Equity, Trust, and Controlled Access

Open data has become central to biomedical research and public health, but health information is uniquely sensitive and difficult to share responsibly. In this narrative review, open data is considered as a spectrum of health-data sharing arrangements, ranging from public aggrega...

Pumped Hydropower versus Battery Storage Systems in Neom Mountains: A TOPSIS Analysis Approach

This study presents a comparative analysis between hydropower storage systems (HPSS) and lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for large-scale energy storage in NEOM Mountain. The study is significant for engineering practices by bridging a literature gap in comparing two energy storage s...

Venture Capital Financing in a Crisis Economy: Entrepreneurial Risk, Venture Creation, and Perceived Firm Financial Performance

Financial crises severely constrain entrepreneurs’ access to traditional financing, increasing the need for alternative funding mechanisms. Venture capital (VC) represents one such financing alternative and may also provide strategic and managerial support. However, evidence conc...

Screening of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its associated factors among medical university students in Lebanon: A multicenter cross-sectional study

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that may adversely affect academic performance and well-being. Data on ADHD among Lebanese medical students are limited. This study assessed the prevalence of probable ADHD symptoms and associ...

Neurocognitive outcomes in pediatric brain arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review

Introduction Pediatric brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are an important cause of hemorrhagic stroke and long-term morbidity. Neurocognitive outcomes remain incompletely characterized. Objective To synthesize reported neurocognitive, educational, and occupational outcomes...

GIS-Based Assessment of Grassland Dynamics and Sustainable Pasture Planning in South and Nabatieh Governorates, Lebanon (2000–2024)

Sustainable pasture management is essential for preserving ecosystem services and supporting livestock production in Mediterranean environments experiencing increasing land-use pressure and climate variability. This study evaluates grassland dynamics in South Lebanon between 2000...

Chemical Profiling and In Vitro Bioactivities of Extracts from the Red Alga Jania rubens Collected from the Lebanese Coast

Jania rubens (J. rubens), a Mediterranean red seaweed, is rich in bioactive compounds with potential medicinal applications. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Lebanese J. rubens through in vitro evaluation of its anti-diabetic, anti-coagulant, anti-inflammatory...

Personalized but Valued? How AI-Driven Advertising Shapes Perceived Trust and Purchase Intention: A Cross-National Comparison

AI-driven personalization has become a defining feature of digital advertising, yet whether it drives purchase intention directly or depends on other underlying mechanisms remains insufficiently understood, particularly in under-studied emerging markets. This study investigates h...

Enterococcus spp. as emerging pathogens in wound infections: prevalence, Vancomycin resistance, risk factors and clinical outcomes in a tertiary care hospital in Lebanon

<title>Abstract</title> Background <italic>Enterococcus species</italic> have emerged as important nosocomial pathogens in wound infections, with growing concern regarding antimicrobial resistance and increasing prevalence over time. This study aimed to evaluate prevalence trends...

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Recovered from Respiratory and Urinary Specimens in a Lebanese Hospital (2020–2025)

Background: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections in humans. It is estimated that millions of deaths occur each year worldwide due to these infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), in particular, re...

Thermodynamic characterization of Lewis acid–base interactions on carbon nanomaterials: Validation and Universality of the Hamieh five-parameter model

Understanding the Lewis acid–base properties of carbon materials is essential for predicting adsorption behavior, catalytic performance, and interfacial interactions. In this work, eight carbon materials—graphene, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, untreated carbon fiber, ox...

Learning outcomes and implementation challenges of advanced technologies in engineering education

This paper presents a systematic scoping review on the adoption, reported outcomes, and implementation challenges of advanced technologies in engineering education (EE). Unlike earlier reviews that focus on a single tool, it examines multiple technology domains within a unified f...

Anterior cingulate cortex alterations in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder: a systematic review of neuroimaging studies

PURPOSE: This systematic review investigates existing evidence regarding the structural and functional alterations of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) in children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized...