University of Babylon

Metabolite profiling and molecular docking insights into the wound healing efficacy of Pelargonium zonale in a rat burn model

Pelargonium zonale has a long history of use in traditional medicine for wound healing, supported by scientific evidence of its topical, hemostatic, and antibacterial properties. The current study aims to comprehensively investigate the wound healing potential and phytochemical p...

Engineering the Optical and Dielectric Performance of PVP / PS Blend Films via SiC / PbO 2 Nanofiller Hybridization for Flexible Electronic Applications

ABSTRACT This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of novel hybrid nanocomposite films based on a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/polystyrene (PS) blend reinforced with silicon carbide (SiC)/lead dioxide (PbO 2 ) nanostructures. X‐ray diffraction (XRD) analysis conf...

Reliability of machine learning methods for prediction of critical heat flux: an OECD/NEA benchmark study

Abstract Critical heat flux (CHF) prediction is a primary thermal-hydraulic requirement for water-cooled reactors. Machine-learning studies on the OECD/NEA Phase-1 benchmark report high in-distribution accuracy, but reliability under distribution shift is poorly characterised. Fo...

Investigating the anticancer potential of phytochemicals from the mangrove Rhizophora mucronata as inhibitors of lung cancer-associated proteins: Insights from multiscale computational and in silico analyses

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with a five-year survival rate of approximately 20–25% despite advances in targeted therapy and immunotherapy. There is a continuous need for novel, low-toxicity compounds capable of modulating key oncog...

Operator-Growth Obstruction to Annealed Hilbert-Schmidt Mixing in Dissipative SYK

We prove an annealed Hilbert-Schmidt mixing obstruction in Gaussian dissipative q=4 Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev dynamics. Exact finite-N parity-size conjugacy and a frame-integrated-size identity are combined with a nonperturbative Rademacher-SYK operator-growth theorem and a fourth-order...

Subclinical hypothyroidism in secondary female infertility: a critical narrative review of evidence identified by a structured search

Abstract Background Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined by a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration above the applicable nonpregnant reference interval with a normal free thyroxine concentration. Its relevance to infertility remains contested, and secondary-infer...

Navigating Quality, Safety, and Analytical Testing Frameworks for Viral Vector–Based Gene Editing Therapies

Viral vectors have become the backbone of delivery strategies in modern gene therapy, offering biologically robust means of transporting therapeutic transgenes and genome-editing machinery, most notably CRISPR-Cas nuclease systems, into target cells. Moving these intricate macrom...

Influence of fin geometry on heat transfer and friction in plate fin heat exchangers: a CFD approach

Abstract Plate fin heat exchangers (PFHEs) are widely recognized for their compact design and high thermal efficiency, making them a popular choice in various heat transfer applications. Some common types of geometries which are used in the case of PFHEs are rectangular fins, tri...

Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Reformer Pilates and Hatha Yoga on Functional Fitness, Balance, and Cognitive Performance in Older Women: A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Background Aging is associated with progressive declines in neuromuscular function, postural control, and cognitive performance, which may compromise functional independence. Mind–body exercise approaches such as Pilates and Yoga have been suggested as effective strategi...

Traumatic brain injury in African urban centers: The role of road traffic accidents, outcomes, and health-system factors: a systematic review

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Road traffic accidents (RTAs), especially motorcycle-related crashes, represent a leadi...