University of Sharjah

Moderate Biochar–Compost Mixture Is More Effective in Improving Biomass, Nutrient Fluxes, and Photosynthetic Outputs for Sustainable Land Restoration and Soil Fertility

ABSTRACT Soil nutrient depletion severely constrains crop productivity in degraded and saline environments. Strategies such as biochar–compost integration could be useful for sustainable agriculture and land restoration on a global scale. This study evaluated the effects of bioch...

Exploring the impact of social media on adolescent and young adult mental health

Social media platforms offer potential benefits for mental well-being by fostering social connections, enabling self-expression, and democratizing access to mental health resources. Yet, concerns have been raised regarding their association with mental health problems, particular...

Corneal Allograft Intrastromal Ring Segment (CAIRS) in Modern Practice for Management of Keratoconus

This review discusses the role of Corneal Allograft Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRSs) in the treatment of keratoconus and ectatic corneal disease, covering their mechanisms, techniques, outcomes, and prospects. The technique was developed in 2018 by reviewing protocols, surgica...

Oral Sodium Butyrate Is Associated with Altered Tissue Bacterial Antigens and Innate Immune Marker Expression Across Different Organs in Athymic Mice

Background: Butyrate is a microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acid with established roles in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity and regulating immune responses. Although its effects have been extensively investigated in immunocompetent models, systemic immune homeostasis i...

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...

Exosomal microRNAs in tumor–heart crosstalk: nanobiological mechanisms and therapeutic implications

Exosomes are nanosized extracellular vesicles (30–200 nm) that function as natural nanocarriers for intercellular communication by transporting biological macromolecules, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs). These small, non-coding RNA macromolecules regulate gene expression post-tra...

Cardiac interoception as a mechanistic link between congenital mitral valve prolapse and anxiety disorders: from circuit dissection to neurotechnological modulation

Abstract Background Interoception represents the brain’s ability to sense and interpret internal bodily signals, integrating cardiovascular, autonomic, and cortical processes to maintain homeostasis and shape emotional states. Cardiac interoception links physiological signals wit...

Attitudes and Determinants Affecting Telehealth and Telemedicine Use in the MENA Region: A Narrative Review

Background/Objectives: Telehealth (TH) and Telemedicine (TM) can significantly benefit individuals who live far from healthcare institutions and those with limited financial resources by improving access to essential health services. This review explores the attitudes and determi...

Hippopotamus optimization based control approach for performance enhancement of photovoltaic systems

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are widely integrated into the conventional power grid. It becomes a fundamental way for the energy landscape. One of the major challenges in deploying these technological resources is the grid’s instability. Therefore, enhancing the control strategy is...

Making heritage perform: Negotiating museumification, performativity, and districtification in United Arab Emirates historic centres

This article reframes heritage urbanism through performance theory. Drawing a distinction between performance (staged actions involving scripts, rehearsal, and audiences) and performativity (repeated practices that produce social realities), it argues that historic districts shou...

Ownership concentration and operational efficiency in emerging markets: the moderating role of market volatility

This study examines the relationship between ownership concentration, stock price volatility, and firm-level operational efficiency in an emerging market using a sample of 86 Saudi-listed firms from 2016 to 2023. To address potential endogeneity, the analysis employs instrumental...

Self-medication among higher education students: prevalence, risk factors, and health information-seeking behaviours

The WHO estimates that more than two-thirds of university students engage in this practice. This study aims to determine the prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to self-medication, along with the determinants that influence these behaviors, among higher educat...