Taibah University

Prevalence of mobility limitations among the elderly in Saudi Arabia

Mobility limitations in terms of walking and stair climbing among the elderly are associated with limitations in activities of daily living (ADL), higher annual healthcare expenditure, more hospitalizations, and increased mortality. However, evidence on the prevalence of mobility...

Neurosurgical Management of Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia in Older Adults: A Structured Narrative Review

Background/Objectives: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) disproportionately affects older adults, in whom medication intolerance, drug interactions, comorbidities, and limited physiological reserve may complicate management. This structured narrative review examines the evidence concerni...

Optimization of FFF parameters for enhanced tensile and shear strength of PLA + parts and mechanical performance of porous scaffolds

Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is widely used to produce polymer-based parts, particularly bioscaffolds, though mechanical performance depends heavily on process parameters. In the present study, a Taguchi L9 orthogonal design is used to examine the influence of printing angle,...

Influence of outdoor running surface type on loading rate and lower-limb kinematics

Abstract Background Running surface characteristics may influence loading rate and lower-limb biomechanics during running. However, evidence regarding the effects of outdoor running surfaces remains limited. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of different outdoor runn...

Integrative Molecular Profiling and Single-Cell Characterization of LHFPL5 Reveal Cancer-Specific Regulatory Features in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma and Lung Adenocarcinoma

Background and Objectives: LHFPL5 encodes a four-pass transmembrane protein essential for cochlear mechanotransduction, but its molecular behavior in cancer remains poorly defined. We characterized the genomic, epigenetic, transcriptomic, immune, and cellular context of LHFPL5 in...

Nature and interbeing: an ecocritical-postcolonial reading of Thich Nhat Hanh's poetry

Purpose The purpose of this research article is to explore nature and interbeing in the poetic works of Thich Nhat Hanh within the context of ecocritical-postcolonial theories. Design/methodology/approach This research article is designed to discuss two key dimensions: nature as...

Benchmarking ZenoSWATH-DIA and Rapid-Gradient Workflows for Plasma Proteomics

Abstract Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins. Mass spectrometry (MS) is one of the most informative techniques for analyzing proteins. Proteomics-based MS examines biological changes in diseases. It also identifies potential biomarker candidates in early disease stage...

Disclosing the undisclosed: Social media endorsements in an unregulated context

This study examined how influencer endorsement disclosure affects conceptual and attitudinal persuasion knowledge, and, in turn, influencer credibility, purchase intention, and sharing intention, in Kuwait, an unregulated social media market. In a between-subjects experiment, 968...

An explainable vision transformer approach for automated neurological disorder classification from brain MRI scans

Abstract Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and brain tumors early enough to matter still depends heavily on brain MRI, and brain MRI still depends on radiologists who are in short supply almost everywhere. Convolutional neural networks have made real p...

From Co 3 O 4 to ZnCo 2 O 4 : Evolution of Raman and Infrared Response

ABSTRACT Despite extensive Raman studies of Co 3 O 4 , uncertainties remain in the vibrational‐mode assignments of Co 3 O 4 and ZnCo 2 O 4 , particularly concerning infrared‐active phonons, cation disorder, and high‐wavenumber bands. Hybrid density functional theory calculations...

Holistically benchmarked optimization-assisted green spectrophotometric–chemometric approach for simultaneous determination of piroxicam and venlafaxine in pharmaceutical formulations and spiked human plasma

The recent clinical introduction of the piroxicam (PIR) and venlafaxine hydrochloride (VEN) combination has highlighted the need for analytical methodologies capable of simultaneously quantifying both drugs while minimizing the environmental burden of routine pharmaceutical analy...

Stress-Guided Localized Infill Variation for Improving the Mechanical Efficiency of FDM-Printed L-Bracket Structures

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) enables spatial control of internal infill, but uniform infill neglects the nonuniform stress distribution governing failure. This study evaluates a finite element analysis (FEA)-guided, stress-based infill distribution strategy for FDM-printed L-b...

Environmental guilt and cultural values explain how green identity shapes sustainable skincare purchase intention among Arab Generation Z

Abstract This study explains why Generation Z consumers in Arab markets form intentions to purchase sustainable skincare products and clarifies the psychological mechanism through which green self-identities are converted into intention. Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior w...

Neurophysiological and neuromuscular responses associated with the repeated bout effect following eccentric exercise in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Muscle damage severity decreases after repeated eccentric exercise bouts (the repeated bout effect [RBE]), but whether accompanying neural and neuromuscular changes contribute to protection or arise secondary to reduced damage remains unclear. This systematic review and...

Unseen barriers to home healthcare: a qualitative study of providers’ perspectives from Saudi Arabia

This study investigated the challenges of providing care in Home Health Care (HHC) settings in Saudi Arabia. We employed a qualitative design and used thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in the data supplemented with selected techniques commonly associated with grou...

Assessment of Lifestyle Self-Efficacy and Knowledge of Myocardial Infarction Symptoms Among Hypertensive Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background/Objectives: Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide and greatly contributes to myocardial infarction (MI), which is among the most severe and life-threatening forms of coronary artery disease. Despite progress in treatments,...

Job satisfaction among Saudi and Non-Saudi critical care and emergency nurses: associations with psychological distress, turnover intention, and perceived retention strategies

Critical care and emergency nurses work in complex and demanding environments that may affect their occupational well-being, psychological health, and job satisfaction. Although previous studies have examined nurse retention challenges, limited evidence exists regarding factors a...

The influence of employees' entrepreneurial socio-cognitive traits and the country-level institutional context on employees' entrepreneurial behavior

Purpose This study seeks to identify the individual- and country-level factors that influence employees' entrepreneurial behavior (EEB) by examining the direct effects of entrepreneurial socio-cognitive traits on EEB and the moderating influence of country-level institutional fac...

The potential use of traditional singing and dancing for respiratory health promotion in Saudi Arabia: an observational study

Singing is the production of musical tones with the voice. Like breathing, it requires breath control and uses many of the same anatomical structures. This universal human behaviour has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultural contexts, including religious ceremo...

Prevalence of Delayed Healthcare Presentation and Associated Factors in Patients with Predominantly Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background/Objectives: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global burden and a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Delayed healthcare presentation is significantly associated with poor outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to estimate the prevalence of...