Legal feminist theories have troubled dominant conceptions of statehood, revealing the threat of the ‘Other’ as integral to the hegemonic masculinity of powerful states. In this paper I provide a critical gendered discourse analysis of th...
The global threat of Al Qaeda post 9/11 and ISIL, increased Sunni-Shia conflicts, and violence in the Middle East and Pakistan dominate headlines and challenge governments in the region and globally. Both Muslim extremists and some Western experts an...
Our research builds upon a theory of emerging-state actors. We look to apply the theory in analyzing intervention and containment policies to use against emerging-state actors, using the Islamic State of Syria & Iraqi (ISIS) as the case study. We...
Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962) created a new genre termed “science nonfiction literature.” This genre blended environmental science and narrative while ushering in a new era of awareness and interest for both. With the contemporary climate cris...
Marinesco–Sjögren syndrome (MSS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by cerebellar ataxia, congenital cataracts, developmental delay, hypotonia, and progressive myopathy. Most reported cases are linked to pathogenic varian...
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) announced the formation of the “Islamic Caliphate” as an alternative to modern states, on 29 June 2014 (the first day of Ramadan). The ISIS vision shared by other global jihadist organizations such as al-Qae...
This study aims to analyze hydroxyapatite (HAP) coatings enriched with Mg and Ti prepared by a magnetron sputtering technique on Ti6Al4V substrate. For preparation of the coatings, three magnetron targets (HAP, MgO and TiO2) were simultaneously co-wo...
Three waste-derived adsorbent materials (wood-derived biochar, sludge-derived activated carbon and activated ash) were pre-activated at the laboratory scale to apply them for the removal of H2S from a biogas stream. The H2S removal capabilities of ea...
Small penetrator probes have been proposed regularly as low(er) cost landing elements, particularly for network science. This study reviews such a concept with regard to its soil penetration capability with numerical and experimental investigations....
Background/Objectives: Distinguishing invasive cervical cancer from high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) before histopathology remains difficult. We evaluated routine blood-based parameters for this distinction and developed and intern...
As a new land use type, innovation districts are taking prominence in the urban development policies and plans of many cities across the globe. This new urban land use comes in many shapes and forms and offers various features and functions to the us...
This is a retrospective and observational study on 1511 patients with SARS-CoV-2, who were diagnosed with COVID-19 by real-time PCR testing and hospitalized due to COVID-19 pneumonia. 1511 patients, 879 male (58.17%) and 632 female (41.83%) with a me...
Elk-1, a member of the ternary complex factors (TCFs) within the ETS (E26 transformation-specific) domain superfamily, is a transcription factor implicated in neuroprotection, neurodegeneration, and brain tumor proliferation. Except for known targets...
The ETS domain family of transcription factors is involved in a number of biological processes, and is commonly misregulated in various forms of cancer. Using microarray datasets from patients with different grades of glioma, we have analyzed the exp...
Microservice architecture consists of a collection of loosely coupled, self-contained services that can be deployed independently. Given the limited capacity of the resources for a large number of services, the deployment of the services does not sca...
With the rapid advancement of network technologies and the widespread adoption of smart devices, the demand for efficient indoor localization and navigation systems has surged. Addressing the navigation challenge without requiring additional hardware...
Objectives: We aimed to describe the cardiopulmonary function during exercise and the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with a history of COVID-19 pneumonia, stratified by chest computed tomography (CT) findings at baseline. Methods:...
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Infectious diseases pose a major threat to elderly populations. Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria, influenza-causing viruses, and COVID-19 viruses cause three pathologies in the respiratory system with similar symptoms, transmission routes, and risk f...
Nowadays, it is vital to have new, complete, and rapid methods to screen and follow pharmacotoxicological and forensic cases. In this context, an important role is undoubtedly played by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) thanks...
Background and Objectives: There is a lack of information regarding the effective duration of treatment necessary to prevent the development of acquired resistance when fluoroquinolones (FQ), and/or pyrazinamide (Z) resistance has occurred in patient...
Health literacy is an important determinant of health care use among refugees and migrant communities. This present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between health literacy levels, sociodemographic characteristics, and the status of receiving...
To effectively address breastfeeding issues for neonates and mothers, one must understand the physiology of breastfeeding and the anatomical components involved in sucking, swallowing, and respiration. This study compared the tongue position and move...
Background/Objectives: The growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is driven by the need for more robust and automated diagnostic systems. These methods not only provide accurate diagnoses but also promise to enhance operational...
Background/Objectives: To determine the effect of single-dose hemodialysis treatment on the inner ear in patients with normal hearing functions using the Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) test. Methods: A total of twenty-four (24) pati...
Background/Objectives: Pregnancy involves significant hormonal, cardiovascular, and physiological shifts that may potentially affect the vestibular system. The utricle and saccule, the two primary otolith organs, are responsible for detecting linear...
Although acute kidney injury (AKI) is common among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there are only limited data on its occurrence at intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Assessing the factors associated with AKI is essential for ear...
Background: This study aimed to investigate the potential benefits of the Perfusion Index (PI) and Pleth Variability Index (PVI), which indicate tissue microcirculatory perfusion, in the management of fluid therapy in patients with gastrointestinal (...
Objective: We aimed to determine the incidence and screening outcomes of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants managed at a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and to identify associated risk factors. Material and Methods: Medi...
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate serum homocysteine levels in obese children and adolescents and to examine their relationships with insulin resistance, metabolic risk factors, and vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin D status. Methods: A...
Hybrid renewable energy systems are increasingly important for enabling sustainable and resilient energy supply in rural smart communities, yet existing tools often lack the ability to integrate environmental variability, multi-technology interaction...
Aim: This study evaluates the digital accuracy of posterior implant scans and contralateral molar tooth scans obtained with three different intraoral scanners. Materials and Methods: Using a transfer analog, a Frasaco maxillary model was prepared wit...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a recognized risk factor for poor outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection, yet its specific impact on critically ill patients remains unclear. We aimed to compare the clinical and laboratory profiles of ICU SA...
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergy (FA) are common allergic diseases in early childhood. AD may be concomitant with FA, particularly in young children. Although studies report the prevalence of FA in children with AD, there is insuff...
Background: Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients, despite advances in antifungal therapy. Conventional diagnostics are limited, highlighting the need for novel biomarkers....
Pyometra is a frequent and life-threatening reproductive disorder in bitches, characterized by profound immune and inflammatory responses within the uterus. The endocannabinoid system (eCS) is a key modulator of immune regulation, tissue homeostasis,...
The rules that specify how the information contained in DNA is translated into amino acid “language” during protein synthesis are called “the genetic code”, commonly called the “Standard” or “Universal” Genetic Code Table. As a matter of fact, this c...
During the last decades, archaeological site looting throughout Iraq has increased significantly up to a point where some of the most famous and relevant ancient Mesopotamian cities are currently threatened in their integrity. Several important archa...
Since the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS, also known as Daesh and ISIL) in 2014, antiquities have been a widely publicized source of funding for what has become one of the most technologically savvy terrorist organizations of the m...
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The Yezidis who represent a religious minority living in Northern Iraq were particularly affected by the persecution by ISIS (Islamic state of Iraq and Syria, syn.: ISIL—Islamic state of Iraq and the Levant) that gained power after 2013. This p...
This article offers a critical analysis of two ‘replicas’ of monuments destroyed by ISIL in 2015: the Institute for Digital Archaeology’s Arch of Palmyra (2016) and the lamassu from Nimrud, exhibited in the Rinascere dalle Distruzio...
Urban infrastructures have become imperative to human life. Any damage to these infrastructures as a result of detrimental activities would accrue huge economical costs and severe casualties. War in particular is a major anthropogenic calamity with i...
Background: Food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP) is generally considered a benign and self-limited condition; however, both its natural course and the impact of management strategies on prognosis remain controversial. Data on modifiabl...