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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Profile of maladaptive and normative eating behaviors in correlation with rumination: a cross-sectional study among Lebanese adults by Emmanuelle Awad, Diana Malaeb, Mirna Fawaz, Lara Youssef, Anna Brytek-Matera, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid

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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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A comparative psychological evaluation of a robotic avatar in Dubai and Japan by Hiroko Kamide, Yukiko Horikawa, Moe Sato, Moe Sato, Atsushi Toyoda, Atsushi Toyoda, Kurima Sakai, Takashi Minato, Takashi Minato, Takahiro Miyashita, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Hiroshi Ishiguro

“…IntroductionThis study focused on the psychological evaluation of an avatar robot in two distinct regions, Dubai in the Middle East and Japan in the Far East. Dubai has experienced remarkable development in advanced technology, while Japan boasts a culture that embraces robotics. …”
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Comparative performance analysis of two novel design MIMO antennas for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 applications by Noora Salim, Mandeep J Singh, Hayder Dibs, Amer T. Abed, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Md. Shabiul Islam

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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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Global seasonal urban, industrial, and background NO₂ estimated from TROPOMI satellite observations by V. Fioletov, C. A. McLinden, D. Griffin, X. Zhao, H. Eskes

“…The largest per capita emissions were found in the Middle East, and the smallest were in India and southern Africa. …”
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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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Quantitative risk assessment of rainstorm-induced flood disaster in Piedmont plain of Pakistan by Ming Chang, Kangchi Zhou, Xiangyang Dou, Fenghuan Su, Bo Yu

“…Abstract Pakistan’s geographic location makes it an important land hub between Central Asia, Middle East-North Africa, and China. However, the railways, roads, farmland, riverways, and residential quarters in the Piedmont plains of Baluchistan province in northwestern Pakistan are under serious threat of flooding in the summer of 2022. …”
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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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Effects of culturally-appropriate group education for migrants with type 2 diabetes in primary healthcare: pre-test-post-test design by Katarina Hjelm, Emina Hadziabdic

“…The study included 22 migrants from the Middle East and Africa, divided into eight focus groups. …”
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A deep dive into cation-modified structural, mechanical, magneto‑electronic, and thermophysical properties of MAlO3 (M = Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra): First-principles investigation by Asif Hosen, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Ahmad A. Mousa, Mohammed S. Abu-Jafar

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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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