Review
Biology
Chamran Hemmati, Mehrnoosh Nikooei, Ali M. Al-Subhi, Abdullah M. Al-Sadi
Summary: This review summarizes the current status of phytoplasma diseases in the Middle East, with a specific focus on the occurrence, host range, and transmission of the most common phytoplasma groups.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sorour Alotaibi, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari
Summary: Air conditioners contribute significantly to global electricity consumption, and the demand for cooling is expected to increase due to global warming, population growth, and rising standards of living. Developing more efficient cooling systems, particularly in hot and arid regions, is crucial. District Cooling (DC) systems, which have higher efficiency and lower energy consumption compared to traditional cooling technologies, present an attractive option for the majority of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. This article discusses the current status and planned future projects of DC systems in the MENA region, as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with their development. The findings of this study are beneficial for policymakers and scholars in the field.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Mohammad Al-Awadhi, Suhail Ahmad, Jamshaid Iqbal
Summary: Vector-borne parasitic infectious diseases, like malaria, are significant causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Africa bears the majority of malaria cases and deaths, while most Middle East countries are malaria-free but still experience imported cases.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Benjamin Plackett
Summary: Sickle-cell disease is prevalent in the Middle East, with 2.6% of the population in some areas affected by this genetic disorder. Adlette Inati, a specialist in clinical haematology at the Lebanese American University, and president of a foundation supporting sickle-cell disease patients in Lebanon, discusses the potential benefits of genetic screening in this region.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Rana Elnaklah, Abdulla Alnuaimi, Badr S. Alotaibi, Evangelia Topriska, Ian Walker, Sukumar Natarajan
Summary: The demand for cooling energy in the Middle East has tripled over the past 30 years due to extreme heat, rising incomes, and decreasing air-conditioning costs. However, existing thermal comfort standards do not accurately predict occupants' thermal sensations, with a significant portion expressing discomfort with indoor conditions. Overcooling is prevalent in the region, leading to increased energy consumption while only a minority of occupants find the conditions acceptable.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Osama Ibrahim, Ghassan Al-Kindi, Mohsin Usman Qureshi, Salma Al Maghawry
Summary: In Middle Eastern Arab countries, the increase in solid waste has led to air and water pollution issues, as well as health and environmental concerns. Prioritizing disposal and collection plans, establishing treatment and recycling facilities, and promoting cooperation among informal sector, private companies, and governments are essential steps.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ralph Freund, Orysia Zaremba, Mircea Dinca, Giel Arnauts, Rob Ameloot, Grigorii Skorupskii, Anastasiya Bavykina, Jorge Gascon, Aleksander Ejsmont, Joanna Goscianska, Markus Kalmutzki, Ulrich Lachelt, Evelyn Ploetz, Christian S. Diercks, Stefan Wuttke
Summary: The amalgamation of different disciplines at the heart of reticular chemistry has broadened the boundaries of chemistry. Reticular design enables precise prediction of crystalline framework structures, tunability of chemical composition, and fine-tuning of material properties in metal-organic frameworks and covalent organic frameworks. Leveraging the unique properties of reticular materials has led to significant advances in both fundamental and applied research.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maram Gamal Katoue, Arcadio A. Cerda, Leidy Y. Garcia, Mihajlo Jakovljevic
Summary: This review provides an overview of the development efforts in the health systems of Middle Eastern and North African countries. It highlights progress, challenges, and future opportunities for achieving responsive and efficient health systems. The review identifies key areas for improvement and provides recommendations for supporting health system reforms.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Kenneth Roy
Summary: Solar shield is proposed as a method to reduce global warming by reducing solar radiation to the Earth. While it is considered safe and efficient, its high cost and implementation difficulty have been the major obstacles. However, with the advancement of reusable launch vehicles, the possibility of deploying a solar shield near the Sun-Earth L1 point in the near future has become more feasible.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Eslamidoost, Morteza Arabzadeh, Vahide Oskoie, Samaneh Dehghani
Summary: This study calculates and analyzes the greenhouse gas emissions of one of the largest gas refining companies in the Middle East for the first time, finding that CO2 and CH4 emissions mainly come from direct sources and fugitive emissions are minimal. The study suggests the need for further research in different regions to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the adverse effects of gas emissions on human populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Lucia Mona, Vassilis Amiridis, Emilio Cuevas, Antonis Gkikas, Serena Trippetta, Sophie Vandenbussche, Angela Benedetti, Pavla Dagsson-Waldhauserova, Paola Formenti, Alexander Haefele, Stelios Kazadzis, Peter Knippertz, Benoit Laurent, Fabio Madonna, Slobodan Nickovic, Nikolaos Papagiannopoulos, Gelsomina Pappalardo, Carlos Perez Garcia-Pando, Thomas Popp, Sergio Rodriguez, Andrea Sealy, Nobuo Sugimoto, Enric Terradellas, Ana Vukovic Vimic, Bernadette Weinzierl, Sara Basart
Summary: This article reviews the dust observational capabilities in northern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, and discusses the observational gaps and potential solutions to address the needs of users. It aims to be a milestone for discussing global dust observational gaps.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Yanfang Yang, Lei Ding, Jinhua Xiao, Guinan Fang, Jia Li
Summary: This paper systematically summarizes the relevant methods for fault diagnosis and health management of hydraulic pumps, and conducts statistical and comparative analysis to prospect future development.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mohammad Idreesh Khan, Md Faruque Ahmad, Irfan Ahmad, Fauzia Ashfaq, Shadma Wahab, Abdulrahman A. Alsayegh, Sachil Kumar, Khalid Rehman Hakeem
Summary: Dietary arsenic contamination is a major public health issue, with rice being a main source of exposure in South East Asian countries. The impact of arsenic exposure on health outcomes varies among different age groups, with arsenic being linked to a range of non-communicable diseases.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Benjamin W. Newcomer
Summary: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) remains a major source of financial losses in the North American cattle industry, with antiviral drug development seen as a potential tool for prevention and control. Current control methods primarily focus on biosecurity and vaccination programs, with a need for further research into effective antivirals.
ANTIVIRAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jens Casper, Susanne H. Schenk, Elahehnaz Parhizkar, Pascal Detampel, Ali Dehshahri, Jorg Huwyler
Summary: This review summarizes the applications of Polyethlyenimine (PEI) in DNA delivery, discusses the obstacles to its clinical use, and highlights potential future prospects. The review is divided into three sections, covering the mechanism of action, cellular toxicity, in vivo performance, and clinical trials of PEI-based formulations.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2023)
