Blocking TNF-α Reduces <i>Leishmania major</i>-Induced Hyperalgesia and Changes the Cytokine Profile in the Paw Skin of BALB/c Mice with a Potential Positive Effect on Parasite Cle... by Muriel Tahtouh Zaatar, Sara Salman, Reem Hoblos, Rabih Roufayel, Ziad Fajloun, Jean-Marc Sabatier, Marc Karam

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Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems by Ijaz Ahmed, Ali M. El-Rifaie, Fazia Akhtar, Hasnain Ahmad, Zuhair Alaas, M.M.R. Ahmed

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Comparative Assessment of Global Value Chains' Influence on National Economies by K. S. Goncharova, A. G. Shelomentsev, N. N. Masyuk

“…Thirdly, a selection of countries in Western Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region—such as Germany, Italy, France, Israel, the USA, China, Japan, the Russian Federation, India, and Korea—play a substantial role in the development of global value chains through the active expansion of their national TNCs. …”
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Influence of <i>Apis mellifera syriaca</i> Bee Venom on Nociception and Inflammatory Cytokine Profiles in Experimental Hyperalgesia by Mohamad Ayoub, Salma Fayjaloun, Rabih Roufayel, Dany El Obeid, Ziad Fajloun, Mohamad Rima, Marc Karam

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Evaluation of Drought Using Meteorological Drought Indices, a Case Study: Alanya (Türkiye) by Redvan Ghasemlounia, Mustafa Utlu

“…Drought is one of the most important challenges that many countries, especially countries in the Middle East region, are struggling with. Based on this, the study and monitoring of hydrological and drought factors is an important issue that can have a significant impact on management decisions in the field of water resources, especially in crisis management. …”
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Reconstructing Iraq after the Victory over the Islamic State: Prospects for International Engagement by article Editorial

“…This publication represents a final report of the research seminar ‘Reconstructing Iraq: domestic logic and role of external actors’ organized on June 26, 2018 by the Center for Security and Development Studies of the School of World Politics of the Lomonosov Moscow State University in partnership with the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies of the Institute for Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences as part of the CSDS team’s systematic monitoring of international activities aimed at strengthening governance in the states of the Middle East affected by the Arab Awakening. The report summarizes the results of the CSDS experts’ examination of domestic and international context and the outcomes of the Kuwait International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq which was convened with a joint support from the United Nations, the World Bank and the European Union on February 12–14, 2018 and became one of the largest pledging conferences in recent years. …”
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Natural pozzolan as a sustainable cement replacement in high-performance concrete: Effects on mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural development by Yakoub Derrouiche, Djamel Achoura, Jacqueline Saliba, Franck Cassagnabère

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Administration and Monitoring Burden of High-Efficacy Disease-Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis: A Delphi Consensus of Clinical Experts from Saudi Arabia by Seraj Makkawi, Ahmad Abulaban, Yaser Al Malik, Ebtesam Alshehri, Ahmed Althobaiti, Salman Aljarallah, Ahmed Elboghdady, Lynn AlHajjar, Sahar Shami, Saeed Bohlega, Mohammed Aljumah

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The Molecular Diagnosis Protocols of New Coronavirus (COVID-19); Specificity and Sensitivity an Overview by Abdullah Ahmed Hama, Othman Abdulrahman Mohammed, Fatima Mahmud Ali, Osama Hamid Shareef, Sardar Muhammad Wli, Sabiha Sharif, Syamand Ahmed Qadir

“…Acute respiratory tract infection is a common public health concern worldwide a new emerging contagious virus (COVID-2019) or SARSC- 2 causing a pandemic pneumonia outbreak, The main transmission route of this virus is through droplets from respiratory made during sneezing or coughing of infected people like the recent viral infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV1) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Many epidemiological factors have a crucial role in promoting the transmission of the COVID-2019 that makes the disease as an emerging and global alarming against this new coronavirus. …”
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Sleep health and its correlates among male and female military recruits in Jordan: a cross-sectional study by Ahmad M. Malkawi, Stef P. J. Kremers, Ree M. Meertens

“…Additionally, research in the Middle East and among females on this subject is scarce. …”
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Studying grain color diversity in the barley collection of VIR by A. Y. Glagoleva, L. A. Novokreschenov, O. Y. Shoeva, O. N. Kovaleva, E. K. Khlestkina

“…Accessions with melanin in grain predominated in all identified geographic groups, while other types of pigmentation were most evenly represented in the regions with the widest genetic diversity of barleys – Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East.Conclusion. Dark pigmentation of barley grain was shown to be mainly associated with the accumulation of melanin, and this type of pigmentation prevails in all geographical regions identified. …”
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Forecasting epidemic spread of SARS-CoV-2 using ARIMA model (Case study: Iran) by T.T. Tran, L.T. Pham, Q.X. Ngo

“…Iran was the first Middle East country to report a coronavirus death, it has been severely affected. …”
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PFAS contamination and mitigation: A comprehensive analysis of research trends and global contributions by Motasem Y.D. Alazaiza, Tharaa M. Alzghoul, Madhusudhan Bangalore Ramu, Salem S. Abu Amr, Mohammed F.M. Abushammala

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Intelligent IoT-Based Network Clustering and Camera Distribution Algorithm Using Reinforcement Learning by Islam T. Almalkawi, Rami Halloush, Mohammad F. Al-Hammouri, Alaa Alghazo, Loiy Al-Abed, Mohammad Amra, Ayooub Alsarhan, Sami Aziz Alshammari

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Comparison of Quality of Care and Welfare Services for Middle-aged and Older Disabled Individuals in Iran and Lebanon Using ServQual Model by Sedighe Sadat Tabatabaei Far, Negar Paydar Jahromi, Suhail Mahmoud Al-Zoubi, Abdulrazzak Abyad, Abdolrahim Asadollahi

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IPO subscription dynamics: A comprehensive inquiry into the Indian stock market by Chetan Shetty, Vinish P., Sumera Aluru, Prakash Pinto, Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar

“…The Indian IPO market showcased resilience during the global stock market downturn in 2022, emerging as a notable bright spot in regions such as Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa. As the bullish rally of 2022 persists, Indian stock markets remain enticing for foreign institutional investors in 2023. …”
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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in PPARD Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Chinese Populations by Yuan-yuan Qi, Ya-ling Zhai, Xin-ran Liu, Xiao-xue Zhang, Ya-fei Zhao, Xiang-hui Ning, Zhan-Zheng Zhao

“…And the replication study was conducted in 1003 SLE patients and 815 healthy controls from Henan, Middle East of China. Further, we analyzed the eQTL effect to identify possible functional significance. …”
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Will Olive Groves have a Future Under Climate Change Conditions in The North Aegean Sub-Region, a Mediterranean Agricultural Ecosystem of Türkiye? by Murat Türkeş, Sinan Şahin

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Assessing the Relationship Between the Type of Internet Use and Internet Addiction in Early and Middle Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study From Qatar by Khansa Chemnad, Maryam Aziz, Sanaa Al- Harahsheh, Azza Abdelmoneium, Ahmed Baghdady, Diana Alsayed Hassan, Raian Ali

“…Cultural and regional factors also play a role in shaping internet use patterns and IA in the Middle East, necessitating context-specific, culturally sensitive approaches to IA prevention.…”
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Survey of Dental Implant and Restoration Selection by Prosthodontists in Dubai by Fatma Al Saleh, Moosa AbuZayeda, Sudarat Kiat-amnuay, Alexander Milosevic

“…A survey of implant prosthodontic specialists has not been previously performed in the Middle East. Aim. This study aimed to determine selection criteria and choice of dental implants and restorations by prosthodontic specialists in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. …”
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