Hospital Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer among Colonoscopy Recipients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alanoud F. Alsumait, Yahya M. Al-Farsi, Mostafa I. Waly, Issa S. Al-Qarshoobi, Samir Al-Adawi, Nawaf H. Albali, Mansour S. Al-Moundhri

“…The regional variations in Oman were also examined in this study. Methods. This hospital-based cross-sectional study reviewed reports of colonoscopies performed over 5-years of retrospective follow-up at a tertiary hospital in Oman. …”
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The prevalence of online food delivery service usage and its association with anthropometric measurements in Muscat, Oman; a cross-sectional study by Ahmed Yahya Al Kharusi, Safa Khamis Ambusaidi, Marwa Abdullah Al Raisi, Haitham Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Asma Ali Al Kendi, Muna Mohammed Almatrushi, Mohammed Juma Al Abdali, Sanjay Jaju, Maisa Hamed Al Kiyumi

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Factors associated with prolonged length of stay following cardiac surgery in a major referral hospital in Oman: a retrospective observational study by Paul Aylin, Ahmed Almashrafi, Hilal Alsabti, Mirdavron Mukaddirov, Baskaran Balan

“…The second was to devise a predictive model for prolonged LOS in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) based on preoperative factors available at admission and to compare it against two existing cardiac stratification systems.Design Observational retrospective study.Settings A tertiary hospital in Oman.Participants All adult patients who underwent cardiac surgery at a major referral hospital in Oman between 2009 and 2013.Results 30.5% of the patients had prolonged LOS (≥11 days) after surgery, while 17% experienced prolonged ICU LOS (≥5 days). …”
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Assessing General Knowledge and Nutritional Knowledge on the Role of Vitamin D, Attitudes, and Behavior Toward Sun Exposure Among Tertiary Students in Oman by Neela A. Sampat, Mohammed AlRizeiqi, Musthafa Mohamed Essa, Lyutha Al-Subhi, Samir Al-Adawi, M. Walid Qoronfleh

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Assessment of vitamin D-related knowledge, attitudes and practices among Sultan Qaboos University students in Oman: a cross-sectional study by Rahma Said Al Hadhrami, Rehab Al Kaabi, Hajer Juma Al Shuaibi, Rawan Salim Al Abdulsalam

“…Despite being a sun-rich country, vitamin D deficiency is widespread in Oman (87.5%).Aim This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding vitamin D among university students in Oman to assess the need for additional awareness campaigns.Methods and sitting This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2022 and involved 399 students enrolled in various degree programmes at the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Muscat, Oman, using self-administered, 38-item vitamin D-related KAP (D-KAP-38) questionnaire to collect information regarding the participants’ vitamin D-related general knowledge, nutritional knowledge, attitudes and practices.Results Of the 399 college students, 384 (96.2%) were Omani nationals, 283 (70.9%) were women and 255 (64.1%) were between the ages of 20 and 26 years. …”
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La maîtrise du temps d’irrigation au sein des oasis alimentées par des aflâj by Julien Charbonnier

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Accumulation of Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, V) in Sediment, roots and leaves of Mangrove species in Sirik Creek along the Sea Coasts of Oman, Iran by Musa Keshavarz, Dariush Mohammadikia, Fatemeh Gharibpour, Abdul-Reza Dabbagh

“…Because of a fishing port at Azini Creek, this study was conducted to determine heavy metals concentrations in the Sirik mangrove forests along the Oman Sea coasts. Substantial component analysis of heavy metal concentration in sediments surrounding roots zones of mangrove species showed that Cd and V were negligible, while the Pb concentrations were higher than those found in leaves and roots. …”
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Accumulation of Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, V) in Sediment, roots and leaves of Mangrove species in Sirik Creek along the Sea Coasts of Oman, Iran by Musa Keshavarz, Dariush Mohammadikia, Fatemeh Gharibpour, Abdul-Reza Dabbagh

“…Because of a fishing port at Azini Creek, this study was conducted to determine heavy metals concentrations in the Sirik mangrove forests along the Oman Sea coasts. Substantial component analysis of heavy metal concentration in sediments surrounding roots zones of mangrove species showed that Cd and V were negligible, while the Pb concentrations were higher than those found in leaves and roots. …”
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Effects of Therapeutic Hypothermia and Minimal Enteral Nutrition on Short-Term Outcomes in Neonates with Hypoxic–Ischemic Encephalopathy: A 10-Year Experience from Oman by Manoj Malviya, Sathiya Murthi, Dhanya Jayaraj, Vidya Ramdas, Fadia Nazir Malik, Valsala Nair, Nusrabegam Marikkar, Mukesh Talreja, Tariq Sial, Prakash Manikoth, Renjan Varghese, Khalsa Ali Al Ramadhani, Salima Al Aisry, Said Al Kindi, Ahmed Al Habsi, Ranjit Torgalkar, Munawwar Ahmed, Mohammed Al Yahmadi

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A Study to Check the Readiness of Final-Year Dental Students Vis-à-Vis to a Safe and an Independent Practitioner in Sultanate of Oman Amidst the Recent Pandemic by Triveni Nalawade, Sanjay Saraf, Rachappa Mallikarjuna, Belal Haj-Hamed, Siva Kumar, Nutayla Al Harthy, Mohamed Al Ismaily

“…The main aim and objective were to conduct a study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on practice readiness among the fifth-year dental students at Oman Dental College (ODC). A study was conducted to measure self-preparedness among graduating students, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic when education was significantly impacted. …”
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Application of Delphi method in site selection of desalination plants by M. Sepehr, S.M.R. Fatemi, A. Danehkar, A. Mashinchian Moradi

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Short distances dominate connectivity patterns of coral communities in the North-West Arabian Sea by Michel R. Claereboudt, Gerd Bruss

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The Burden and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Salmonella Non-Typhi and Shigella Related Bloody Diarrhea in Children by Abir Rashid Al Sinani, Tawfiq Taki Al Lawati, Hajar Musabah Al Saadi, Aamera Al Majrafi

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Association of contraception use and pregnancy intention with perinatal depression risk among Omani mothers—a longitudinal cohort study by Atika Khalaf, Atika Khalaf, Nawal Al Amri, Pernilla Ny, Rebecca Mathew

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Sustainable business practices in SMEs: a retrospective insight on catalysts and hurdles by Ubais Parayil Iqbal, Lenin Kumar Nooney, Fatma Said Sulaiman Al Ghafri, Tilda Mary Daniel

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Predicting of Temporal-Spatial Sand Dunes Transition Caused by Marine Storms (Case Study: The Coast of Makran, Iran) by Soleiman PirouzZadeh, Mahmood Khosravi, Samad Fotohi

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Estimation of Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Blood Infections among Patients Admitted at a Tertiary Hospital in Oman over a Period of Five Years: A Cross-Sectional Study by Marah El-Beeli, Yahya Al-Farsi, Abdullah Balkhair, Zakariya Al-Muharrmi, Mansoor Al-Jabri, Samir Al-Adawi

“…The regional variations in Oman were also examined in this study. Methods. This hospital-based cross-sectional study reviewed reports of hospital admissions over 5 years of retrospective follow-ups at a tertiary hospital in Oman. …”
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Strategic green alliances: Integrating green dynamic capabilities, AI, and electronic entrepreneurial innovation for sustainability by Fadi Abdelfattah, Khalid Dahleez, Hussam Al Halbusi, Mohammed Salah

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The effect of municipal sewage sludge on the quality of soil and crops by Suad Jaffar Abdul Khaliq, Ahmed Al-Busaidi, Mushtaque Ahmed, Malik Al-Wardy, Hesham Agrama, B. S. Choudri

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Assessment of ECG Criteria for the Diagnosis of Right Ventricular Involvement by Suhaib Al-Mashari, Reem Al-Habsi, Amal Al-Habsi, Yasir Al-Malki, Mashaal Al-Saadi, Adil Al-Riyami, Sunil K. Nadar

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