Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21734331

From Mussel Watch to Future Coastal Forecasting: Reframing Background Metal Baselines Across Baltic and Malaysian Coastal Waters

Chee Kong Yap, Piotr Szefer

Marine mussels have long served as reliable sentinel organisms for assessing trace metal contamination in coastal ecosystems because they efficiently accumulate contaminants from surrounding waters and suspended particulates over time. Classical biomonitoring initiatives such as the Mussel Watch…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21436474

Effects of Chronic Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in an Asplenic Individual with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Single Subject Trial

Pascal J.D. Grolaux

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease for which the goal is disease remission or near-remission on a treat-to-target basis. Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) represents a new era as an alternative to drug-resistant therapy, providing evidence of…...

Mini Review 10.5281/zenodo.21738699

The Effect of Article Processing Charge-Driven Publishing on Author Credibility and Research Integrity

Nnodim Johnkennedy

The global research climate has changed as a result of the introduction of Article Processing Charges (APCs) as a primary funding mechanism for open-access publications. Although APCs have facilitated access to and dissemination of scientific knowledge, their abuse has given rise to significant…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21436254

Physical Exercise Among Obese Infertile Women: Educational Program Implication

Fatma Hosny Abd-ELghafar, Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan, Enas Kasem Ali Kasem

Background: Physical exercise includes recreational activities, mobility modes like walking or cycling, employment, domestic tasks, games, sports, or organized exercise, depending on the situation.

Aim: Evaluate the effect of exercise regime on women…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21733822

A Reflection on Voice, Framing, and Authenticity in a One Health Dialogue

Chee Kong Yap

This reflective paper examines a personal experience during a One Health webinar, focusing on the interplay between individual voice, expert discourse, and the practical challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration. By documenting a direct intervention made during the session, the paper…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21705520

Effectiveness of Plyometric Training Versus Pilates Training on Explosive Muscle Strength and Running Performance in Recreational Marathon Runners

Tanisha Mohanty, Swathi G, Raghuvamshi, et al.

Background: Endurance performance in marathon runners depends not only on aerobic conditioning but also on neuromuscular efficiency, muscular power, and postural control. Supplemental exercise programs such as plyometric and Pilates training may improve running economy and…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21459938

Quantitative Assessment of Emergency Flood Management Protocols in the Lower Euphrates Basin: A Geotechnical and Hydraulic Perspective

Murad Kara Mustafa

The management of large-scale dam systems requires the integration of hydraulic control and downstream geotechnical stability. This study evaluates the emergency discharge operations at the Euphrates Dam during the May 2026 high-flow event, where discharge rates reached 800–1000 m³/s following…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21739415

Quality Evaluation of Sunflower Seeds Resulted in Irradiated Seeds Cultivation by Gamma Radiation of Cesium (Cs137)

El-Hefny A. M, Abd El-Rahman Abd El-Raouf Ahmed, Mahenor Arabiy Ebrahim, et al.

This study was done to evaluate the occurrence of quality parameters in harvested sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seeds which were irradiated with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 Gy of gamma radiation in a cesium (Cs137) before cultivation in two seasons. The quality characteristics of sunflower…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21441212

Breast Cancer Female Workers’ General Knowledge

Fatma Saber Nady, Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan, Sahar Gamal Zaki

Background: Breast cancer stages include lobular carcinoma in situ, which is often not classified as cancer, but rather lobular neoplasia. Mammography is recommended for screening without obvious symptoms. Treatment options include hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiation…...