University of Kalamoon

An efficient micropropagation protocol for Syrian sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) from the Qalamoun region

Sumac ( Rhus coriaria L.) is a valuable medicinal shrub native to the Mediterranean, but its populations in Syria have sharply declined due to overexploitation and poor natural propagation. This study aimed to develop an efficient micropropagation protocol for Syrian sumac from t...

Chemical analysis and effectiveness of essential oils extracted from Citrus sinensis and Citrus tangerina as antioxidants, antibacterial and antileishmanial agents

Citrus peel waste represents an abundant and low-cost source of bioactive essential oils. This study aimed to provide an integrative characterisation of the peel essential oils of sweet orange ( Citrus sinensis ) and tangerine ( Citrus tangerina ), evaluating their chemical compo...

Orthograde Apical Barrier in Non-Vital Immature Permanent Teeth: A Narrative Review of Clinical Pathways, Procedural Determinants, and Evidence Gaps

Background/Objectives: Pulp necrosis in immature permanent teeth arrests root development, leaving an open apex, thin, divergent dentinal walls, and an unfavorable crown-to-root ratio that predisposes the tooth to fracture and complicates endodontic management. An apical barrier...

Unilateral isolated fallopian tube torsion: a rare case report from Syria

Importance and introduction: Fallopian tube torsion is a rare gynecologic emergency that often mimics other causes of acute abdominal or adnexal pain. Its diagnosis is challenging because symptoms and imaging findings are typically nonspecific, especially in women with previous p...