Sohag University

Tuning the mechanical integrity and corrosion performance of open-cell copper foams: identification of an optimization threshold

Abstract In this work, Porous copper foam samples were fabricated by a space-holder technique with water-atomized copper powder and sodium chloride (NaCl) particles in weight fractions ranging from 10 to 35 wt%. The powders were mechanically mixed at a 10:1 ball-to-powder ratio a...

Psychological well-being among institutionalized older adults: The roles of mattering, alexithymia, and spirituality

BACKGROUND: Institutionalized older adults often face emotional challenges, including a diminished sense of mattering and difficulties in identifying or expressing emotions (alexithymia), both of which can negatively affect their psychological well-being. OBJECTIVES: The study ai...

Thraustochytrids from the Red Sea mangroves in Egypt and their abilities to produce Omega-3 fatty acids

Forty-one isolates of the genus Aurantiochytrium were cultured from 32 samples collected from the Red Sea mangroves, Egypt. Cultured thraustochytrids isolated from: decaying leaves of Avicennia marina (34 isolates), decaying pneumatophores of A. marina (3 isolates), and decaying...

Surface texturing-induced Interface engineering in Ag/ In2S3/B-Si heterojunctions: Morphological evolution, impedance response, and charge transport mechanisms

The influence of In 2 S 3 /B-Si interface engineering on the structural, dielectric, impedance, and charge-transport properties of Ag/In 2 S 3 /B-Si/Al heterojunction diodes was systematically investigated. Boron-doped silicon wafers were textured using KOH/Isopropyl alcohol (IPA...

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...

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...

Revolutionizing sustainability of agroecosystems using nano-biochar solutions: Agricultural and environmental perspectives

Abstract Background : Achieving sustainability of agroecosystems in the face of increasing environmental challenges and diminishing natural resources demands innovative and multifunctional materials. Carbon capture from biomass residue is a promising approach and represents a cli...

Aucubin Ameliorates Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Liver Injury in Association with Modulation of the Nrf2/HO-1 Antioxidant Axis and NF-κB-Associated Inflammatory and Apoptotic Signaling

Diabetes mellitus is associated with progressive hepatic injury driven by oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Aucubin, a natural iridoid glycoside, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities; however, its hepatoprotective mechanisms in diabetic liver...

Retinal optical coherence tomography angiography findings in the new- onset migraine patients: a prospective case-control study

the purpose of this study is to evaluate both macular thickness and vascular density in patients with new- onset migraine using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). This prospective case-control study included 109 participants divided into two groups: Group (A), which...

Talaromyces marinus (Eurotiales, Trichocomaceae): a new marine fungus from the Red Sea, Egypt, with distinguished enzymatic capabilities

Abstract Background Talaromyces is a large and taxonomically important genus within Ascomycota, established to accommodate the teleomorphs of certain Penicillium species and now recognized as a monophyletic lineage distinct from Penicillium . Multigene analyses demonstrated that...

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...

Tessier-3 Clefts

BACKGROUND: Tessier-3 clefts are rare craniofacial malformations involving the oro-naso-orbital axis and are frequently associated with orbitolacrimal and inferomedial orbital abnormalities. Published series remain limited, and the relationship between anatomic involvement, recon...

Upcycling PET Waste into Novel Bis-1,3,4-Oxadiazole Scaffolds as Promising Anti-Inflammatory Agents: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking

Abstract Upcycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into high-value intermediates offers a sustainable approach to reducing plastic pollution and dependence on fossil-derived feedstocks. Here, terephthalic acid recovered from PET waste was used as a sustainable building blo...

A machine learning approach to predict treatment response in myofascial pain patients receiving masseter trigger point injections

BACKGROUND: Trigger point injection (TPI) therapy is widely used for masseter myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), yet outcomes vary substantially. Individualized prediction tools are lacking, often leading to trial-and-error treatment selection. OBJECTIVE: To develop, externally vali...

Thoracotomy versus thoracoscopy in repair of esophageal atresia, prospective comparative study

Abstract Background Pediatric esophageal atresia management has come a long way in recent years. Early diagnosis and better neonatal ICU and anesthesia have contributed to a steady decline in infant mortality. Aim of the study The present study aims to compare the outcome of thor...

Enhancing biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons using bacterial consortia and biofilm

Abstract The release of petroleum and its constituents, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), into the environment poses a significant global threat due to their toxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and/or carcinogenic properties. Using indigenous PAH-degrading bacteria to dec...

Integrated machine learning forecasting and grey wolf optimization for optimal operation of virtual power plants in smart distribution networks

The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) necessitates intelligent coordination strategies that simultaneously enhance the technical, economic, and environmental performance of modern distribution networks. This paper proposes an integrated Virtual Power P...

Chronic Ankle Instability and Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review With a Conceptual Framework Linking Distal and Proximal Sensorimotor Dysfunction

ABSTRACT Background Chronic ankle instability and chronic low back pain are highly prevalent in musculoskeletal conditions. Emerging evidence suggests that they are interconnected through shared biomechanical, neuromuscular, and neurophysiological mechanisms, where deficits in pr...

Agent Aptness Framework (AAF 1.0): A Task-Specific Framework for Evaluating Agent-Task Correspondence

The Agent Aptness Framework (AAF 1.0) provides a task-specific method for evaluating the degree of correspondence between an agent’s demonstrated characteristics and the stated requirements of a particular assignment. AAF distinguishes agent capability from agent–task aptness and...

CD38 Inhibition Enhances FXR Signaling in Male Rats With Diabetic Steatohepatitis Through SIRT1‐Dependent Suppression of NLRP3

ABSTRACT Diabetic steatohepatitis, now clinically framed within metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH), features progressive disruption of hepatic microarchitecture alongside sterile inflammatory microdomains. Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) activity is restrained by...