Analysis of past and future continental crash mortality rates employing long-term data

Authors: Al-Madani H.M.N.
The global and continental crash death rate trends, adjusted for under-reporting, death definition, and missing data, are analyzed, modelled, and compared with international findings considering data for 215 countries for 35 years. Although global reported mortality rates required 25% to 44% adjustments, that estimated by World Health Organization (WHO) and World [...]

Synthesis, in vitro biological evaluation and in silico studies of certain arylnicotinic acids conjugated with aryl (thio)semicarbazides as a novel class of anti-leishmanial agents

Authors: Eldehna W.M., Almahli H., Ibrahim T.M., Fares M., Al-Warhi T., Boeckler F.M., Bekhit A.A., Abdel-Aziz H.A.
Herein we introduce new compounds as conjugates of arylnicotinic acids with aryl (thio)semicarbazide derivatives. Based on a structure-guided approach, they were designed to possess anti-leishmanial activity through anti-folate mechanism, via targeting Leishmania major pteridine reductase 1 (Lm-PTR1). The in vitro anti-promastigote and anti-amastigote activity were promising for many thiosemicarbazide derivatives [...]

Investigation of helmet use behavior of motorcyclists and effectiveness of enforcement campaign using CART approach

Authors: Adnan M., Gazder U.
Use of the helmet is beneficial in reducing the severity of injuries and avoiding fatalities for motorcyclists, therefore, legislation exists in almost all countries. In practice, the situation is different regarding the helmet use, especially in the developing countries. This paper investigates the helmet use behavior of motorcyclists in Karachi, [...]

Is vitamin D-fortified yogurt a value-added strategy for improving human health? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Authors: Gasparri C., Perna S., Spadaccini D., Alalwan T., Girometta C., Infantino V., Rondanelli M.
Yogurt is a good source of probiotics, calcium, and proteins, but its content of vitamin D is low. Therefore, yogurt could be a good choice for vitamin D fortification to improve the positive health outcomes associated with its consumption. The primary aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to [...]

Hepatitis B virus genotypes in the kingdom of bahrain: Prevalence, gender distribution and impact on hepatic biomarkers

Authors: Janahi E.M., Ilyas Z., Al-Othman S., Darwish A., Sanad S.J., Almusaifer B., Al-Mannai M., Golbahar J., Perna S.
Background: Approximately 400 million people are infected with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) around the world, which makes it one of the world’s major infectious diseases. The prevalence of HBV genotypes and predictive factors for risk are poorly known in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Objectives: The aim of the present study [...]

The role of glutamine in the complex interaction between gut microbiota and health: A narrative review

Authors: Perna S., Alalwan T.A., Alaali Z., Alnashaba T., Gasparri C., Infantino V., Riva A., Petrangolini G., Allegrini P., Rondanelli M.
The scientific literature has demonstrated that glutamine is one of the main beneficial amino acids. It plays an important role in gut microbiota and immunity. This paper provides a critical overview of experimental studies (in vitro, in vivo, and clinical) investigating the efficacy of glutamine and its effect on gut [...]

Calix[4]arene Derivative-Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode: A New Sensing Platform for Rapid, Simultaneous, and Picomolar Detection of Zn(II), Pb(II), As(III), and Hg(II)

Authors: Sultan S., Shah A., Khan B., Nisar J., Shah M.R., Ashiq M.N., Akhter M.S., Shah A.H.
The glassy carbon electrode was fabricated with multifunctional bis-triazole-appended calix[4]arene and then used for the simultaneous detection of Zn(II), Pb(II), As(III), and Hg(II). Before applying the square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry, the sensitivity and precision of the modified electrode was assured by optimizing various conditions such as the modifier concentration, pH [...]

Amino acid functionalized glassy carbon electrode for the simultaneous detection of thallium and mercuric ions

Authors: Shah A., Nisar A., Khan K., Nisar J., Niaz A., Ashiq M.N., Akhter M.S.
Mercury and thallium forms a eutectic alloy that finds extensive use in thermostatic devices owing to its capability of withstanding extremely low temperature. As both these metals are highly toxic, so herein we report their co-sensing on a sensitive electrochemical platform. The performance of the designed sensing surface was tested [...]

An evaluation of internet addiction and psychological distress among undergraduate nursing students at college of health sciences, UOB, Bahrain

Authors: Priya N.G., Krishnasamy R.
Background: Life and technology has become two sides of the coin. We are living in a era, where we cannot live without internet especially during student period. At the same time, if we are addicted to the internet, which causes deleterious effect on the psychological well being and caution should [...]

EEG events patterns recognition for robotics reasoning and decision enhancement

Authors: Mattar E.A., Al-Junaid H.J., Al-Mutib K.N.
Electroencephalography (EEG) based robotics systems, are receiving substantial attentions due to the mass amount of information hidden with human brainwaves. Classification and recognition of electroencephalography of human brainwaves for eye thoughts and movements, is presented within this article. The adopted technique is based on the use of Random Forests (RF) [...]