Mohamed I University

Left main coronary artery–Pulmonary trunk fistula incidentally detected during acute coronary infarction: Complementary roles of coronary angiography and CCTA

Coronary artery fistulas (CAFs) are rare vascular anomalies, and fistulas originating from the left main coronary artery (LMCA) are particularly uncommon. A 63-year-old woman with hypertension and obesity presented with acute anterior myocardial infarction and left ventricular sy...

Identity Crisis, Language, and National Belonging in Moroccan Call Centres

This article examines identity, particularly organisational, religious and professional identities, of Moroccan call centre workers. It does this within the context of globalised labour practices and examines how workers negotiate different identities and perform different perfor...

A Pilot Head-to-Head Comparison of Two Bisulfite Conversion Kits for NGS-Based DNA Methylation Analysis of Liquid Biopsy Samples from Colorectal Cancer

Given the important role of early detection in improving cancer outcomes, epigenetic alterations, particularly DNA methylation, have emerged as powerful biomarkers for cancer screening and diagnosis. However, methylation profiling of cfDNA (circulating free DNA) presents particul...

A real-time federated TinyML framework for student behavior detection in smart classrooms

Smart classrooms increasingly require intelligent systems capable of detecting student behaviors in real time while preserving privacy and operating under limited computational resources. However, many existing approaches rely on centralized training and high-complexity deep lear...

Pathophysiological insights into ACO2-related inherited disorders through combined functional and multi-omic analyses of ACO2 patient-derived fibroblasts

ACO2 encodes the mitochondrial aconitase, involved in the second step of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. ACO2 variants cause isolated dominant or recessive optic atrophy, characterized by the degeneration of the optic nerves and leading to vision loss with high clinical heterogenei...

Vasorelaxant Effects of Wild Jujube Leaf Aqueous Extract: Endothelial NO/cGMP/SERCA Signaling, Antioxidant Activity, and AI-Based Molecular Docking

Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam (wild jujube) leaves are traditionally used in Moroccan medicine to treat hypertension. The present study evaluated the aqueous extract of Z. lotus leaves (ZLAqExt) for its vasorelaxant effects, mechanisms of action, acute toxicity, antioxidant potential,...

Peganum harmala L.: Essential Oil Composition, Extraction Technologies, Biological Activities and Emerging Applications

Peganum harmala L. is a xerophytic medicinal and aromatic plant of considerable ethnopharmacological importance, characterized by a rich diversity of β-carboline alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and essential oil constituents. Despite increasing scientific interest, current knowled...

Geological Suitability for Underground Energy Storage in Morocco: Salt Formations, Porous Media, and Abandoned Mines

ABSTRACT This study provides a national‐scale assessment of Morocco's geological suitability for underground energy storage in salt formations, porous reservoirs, and abandoned mines. It develops a comparative spatial decision framework adapted to Morocco's geological diversity,...

Global Sensitivity of Constraint Analysis method: Drag coefficient and Stall Speed selection for Small UAVs

The Constraint analysis method is applied in the early stages of aircraft conceptual design for determining preliminary sizing parameters such as wing loading and power loading. However, its application to small UAVs is challenged by uncertainties in several key input parameters,...

Urinary false-positive ecstasy screening by Mebeverine Metabolite: a confirmatory study and controlled administration

Urinary immunochromatographic tests (ICTs) are first-line tools for psychoactive substance screening in clinical and forensic settings. Their limited specificity, however, predisposes them to cross-reactive interferences generating false-positive results.We report three consecuti...

Domesticated Argania spinosa in Eastern Morocco: HPLC-DAD/GC-MS Chemical Profiling, Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activities, and Network Pharmacology-Guided Molecular Docking

The argan tree (Argania spinosa) is an endemic Moroccan species known for its primary product, argan oil, which possesses exceptional nutritional and medicinal properties. The current study aimed to evaluate and compare the antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of argan oil obt...

Imaging of an infected cystic lymphangioma of the forearm in an adolescent: A case report

Cystic lymphangiomas, currently classified as lymphatic malformations, are benign congenital lesions that most commonly occur in the cervicofacial region and axilla. Extremity involvement is uncommon, and secondary infection may obscure the typical imaging appearance by producing...

On fractional eigenvalue problems approximating Steklov eigenvalues

This paper explores novel extensions of the classical Steklov eigenvalue problem within a nonlocal fractional framework. While our approach is inspired by the foundational methods presented in [ 11 ], the primary novelty of this work lies in the unprecedented combination of a fra...

Building Information Modeling for Sustainable Bio-Based Materials in Construction: A Literature Review

The construction industry is increasingly pressured to reduce its environmental footprint through the adoption of sustainable materials and digital innovation. This literature review examines the convergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and related digital technologies...

Assessment of groundwater quality through hydrochemical and spatial analysis for domestic and agricultural uses

Abstract Groundwater plays a crucial role in Southeastern Morocco, where arid climate conditions, recurrent droughts, and increasing agricultural demands make it the primary source of water for domestic and irrigation purposes. In the absence of previous studies on the Bouanane w...

Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dot/TiO2 Hybrid Composites Induce Light-Dependent ROS-Mediated Cytotoxicity in Cancer Cells

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) exploits photoactivated materials that generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) to induce selective cancer cell death. Nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) have emerged as promising photosensitizers owing to their favorable optical properties, while hybridi...

Polyphenol-Rich Opuntia ficus-indica Cladodes: An Integrated Metabolomic, In Vivo and In Silico Study Supporting Their Hypolipidemic and Hepatoprotective Effects

Background: Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disorders, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and is closely associated with oxidative stress. Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) cladodes are recognized as a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals;...

Managing business model duality in banking: how conventional banks navigate the integration of Islamic finance

Purpose This study investigates how conventional Moroccan banks organise and manage the coexistence of their conventional and Islamic business models. The duality of these models creates both strategic opportunities and operational challenges, particularly in contexts where Islam...

Exploring the relationship between a structured, embodied analogy and students’ conceptual understanding in science

This study presents an innovative educational analogy grounded in a structured, embodied, and associative framework designed to support students’ conceptual understanding in science education. Focusing on secondary school students in Morocco, the study explores the relationship b...

A cardiac debut: Myocarditis revealing seronegative primary Sjögren’s syndrome in a young woman—A case report

Myocarditis as the inaugural manifestation of primary Sjögren’s syndrome is exceptionally rare, and its occurrence in a seronegative patient without prominent sicca features represents a particularly challenging diagnostic scenario. We report a 20-year-old woman presenting with c...