Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Discipline
Institution
Keyword
Publication Year
Publication
Publication Type
File Type

Articles 7831 - 7860 of 1517246

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Comparative Adsorptive Performance Of Clinoptilolite, Purolite, And Mesoporous Carbon (Cmk-3) For Heavy Metals And Hydrocarbons Removal From Real Petrochemical Effluent, Eynas Muhamad Majeed, Nuha Muhsen Ali Jun 2026

Comparative Adsorptive Performance Of Clinoptilolite, Purolite, And Mesoporous Carbon (Cmk-3) For Heavy Metals And Hydrocarbons Removal From Real Petrochemical Effluent, Eynas Muhamad Majeed, Nuha Muhsen Ali

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Petrochemical activities result in the generation of effluent that contain highly toxic heavy metals and oil products, which are very hazardous to the environment. The research tries to examine the adsorption capacity of three materials synthetic clinoptilolite, synthetic Purolite, and synthesized mesoporous carbon (CMK-3) in the removal of Ni2+, Cd2+, Pb2+, benzene, and toluene present in real refinery effluent obtained at Al-Dora Refinery in Iraq (Baghdad). The experiments were carried by batch adsorption that investigated the equilibrium behavior, kinetic performance, and the influence of ionic strength and organic co-contaminants. The heavy metal adsorption was …

Go to article

Interaction Design In Museum Architecture: A Contemporary Developmental Vision For The Iraqi Museum, Afaf Abdel Sahib Mohammed, Enas Salim Abdulahaad Jun 2026

Interaction Design In Museum Architecture: A Contemporary Developmental Vision For The Iraqi Museum, Afaf Abdel Sahib Mohammed, Enas Salim Abdulahaad

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

The Iraqi Museum's remaining architectural form and traditional display techniques do not allow for enough interaction between visitors and the items, despite the museum's great heritage and cultural value. This between visitors and the exhibits. Additionally, the museum does not include interactive technologies and contemporary architecture, which are now essential components of modern museums around the world.This invites the question of how to optimize the Iraqi Museum's visitor experience by applying the principles of interaction design in museum architecture within a contemporary developmental vision. In order to revive the architectural spaces within the Iraqi Museum, the research aims to generate …

Go to article

Association Between Body Mass Index, Vitamin D3 And Lipid Profile In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Eman Ali Hussein, Hulia Kanan Mohammed, Zainab Abduljabbar Ridha Al-Ali, Qater Alnada Jassim Mohammed, Alaa Al-Noori, Tarik Muhammad Ali, Noor Thair Tahir Jun 2026

Association Between Body Mass Index, Vitamin D3 And Lipid Profile In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Eman Ali Hussein, Hulia Kanan Mohammed, Zainab Abduljabbar Ridha Al-Ali, Qater Alnada Jassim Mohammed, Alaa Al-Noori, Tarik Muhammad Ali, Noor Thair Tahir

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Dyslipidemia and vitamin D Deficiency are one of the most common disorders among type 2 DM patients, this study was conducted to investigate in the relationship between lipid profile and vitamin D status and body mass index (BMI) Among DM patients in Baghdad province / Iraq. study was madeon 120 subjects (diabetic as well non diabetic). The fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels, glycated HbA1c), lipid profile including total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL andVLDL levels and serum vitamin D level were analyzed. Current study observied that the values for FBG, HbA1c, insulin, HOMOIR, TC, TG, HDL, LDL, VLDL, and Vitamin D, …

Go to article

Epidemiology, Classification, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology And Management Of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review, Mohammed Raad Khalaf, Tariq Muhammed Ali, Entedhar K. Hussain, Alaa Al-Noori Jun 2026

Epidemiology, Classification, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology And Management Of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review, Mohammed Raad Khalaf, Tariq Muhammed Ali, Entedhar K. Hussain, Alaa Al-Noori

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder, remains a global health challenge with escalating prevalence rates, necessitating a thorough understanding of its multifaceted aspects for effective management. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the epidemiology, classification, risk factors, pathophysiology, and management strategies of diabetes. The epidemiology highlights the rising global prevalence of DM and its regional variations, emphasizing the socio-economic and demographic factors contributing to this epidemic. The classification provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving classification systems, encompassing Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Risk factors associated with the development of diabetes are explored, encompassing genetic predisposition, lifestyle …

Go to article

An Ai And Iot Framework For Dynamic Optimization And Sustainability In Smart Cities, Zeinab E. Ahmed, Rashid A. Saeed, Salah Hagahmoodi, Mamoon M. Saeed, Khalid Hamid, Sally D. Abugasim, Eyman F. A. Elsmany Jun 2026

An Ai And Iot Framework For Dynamic Optimization And Sustainability In Smart Cities, Zeinab E. Ahmed, Rashid A. Saeed, Salah Hagahmoodi, Mamoon M. Saeed, Khalid Hamid, Sally D. Abugasim, Eyman F. A. Elsmany

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Smart cities are emerging as a critical solution for creating more efficient, sustainable, and comfortable urban environments. This transformation is primarily driven by the synergistic integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The IoT provides a pervasive network of connected sensors that collect real-time urban data, while AI serves as the analytical engine that processes this information to optimize city-wide systems. This paper presents a comprehensive framework that leverages this AI-IoT convergence for dynamic optimization to achieve long-term urban sustainability. The framework focuses on enabling intelligent, data-driven decision-making across core urban domains. The discussion and analysis …

Go to article

Students’ Writing Mindset And Grit: Influences Of Nationality, Academic Track, And Gender, John George Pastor, Ma. Joahna Mante-Estacio Jun 2026

Students’ Writing Mindset And Grit: Influences Of Nationality, Academic Track, And Gender, John George Pastor, Ma. Joahna Mante-Estacio

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

Senior high school (SHS) students in the Philippines are required to produce various academic papers that adhere to the properties of well-written texts. However, studies found that SHS students encounter difficulties with writing across a variety of content and ideas, vocabulary, diction, sentence and paragraph structures, language usage, and referencing (Pablo et al., 2018; Urbano et al., 2021). Despite these concerns, they are expected to persevere and show interest in improving their writing skills. In this context, this quantitative-descriptive study aimed to analyze the potential influences of sociocultural factors on the writing mindset and grit of the SHS students in …

Go to article

Online Translation Revisited: An Embedded Linguistic Resource In Emi?, Michael Groves, Lisha Yu Jun 2026

Online Translation Revisited: An Embedded Linguistic Resource In Emi?, Michael Groves, Lisha Yu

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

It has now been over 10 years since the implementation of neural network-based online translation, allowing students to use English as a medium of instruction (EMI) context free and ubiquitous access to high-quality automated translation. In this time, the quality and ubiquity of the technology have increased dramatically. However, there has been little investigation into EMI students’ perceptions of this development. This study reports the outcomes of discussions with approximately 15 students in a focus group format at a Hong Kong Liberal Arts University, where students whose first language is not English discussed their use of online translation in their …

Go to article

Usa V. Zachary Williams Jun 2026

Usa V. Zachary Williams

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Go to article

Women’S Participation In Middle Eastern Politics: Between Cultural Norms And Democratic Aspirations, Siham Abidi, Thomas Sheku Marah Jun 2026

Women’S Participation In Middle Eastern Politics: Between Cultural Norms And Democratic Aspirations, Siham Abidi, Thomas Sheku Marah

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

Women’s political participation in the Middle East remains shaped by the complex interaction of cultural norms, religious interpretations, and democratic reform processes. While existing scholarship has examined these factors extensively, limited attention has been devoted to explaining why women’s political participation varies across states with broadly similar socio-cultural and religious contexts. This study addresses this gap through a qualitative comparative analysis of Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Guided by Feminist Institutionalism and Political Opportunity Structure theory, the study draws on secondary data from peer-reviewed literature, legal documents, and policy reports. The findings demonstrate that women’s political participation is not determined …

Go to article

Endophytic Actinobacteria: Deciphering Therapeutic And Industrial Potential, And Prospects Of Genome Mining In Novel Products Discovery, Yusra Waheed, Rabia Shahdin, Imran Sajid Jun 2026

Endophytic Actinobacteria: Deciphering Therapeutic And Industrial Potential, And Prospects Of Genome Mining In Novel Products Discovery, Yusra Waheed, Rabia Shahdin, Imran Sajid

Journal of Bioresource Management

Endophytic actinobacteria are a diverse group of Gram-positive bacteria with high G+C content, which inhabit plants’ internal tissues, and represent a significant yet underexplored reservoir of bioactive secondary metabolites. In host plants, a remarkable repertoire of metabolites, including broad-spectrum antibiotics, anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory compounds, is synthesized by these microbial allies, carrying significant medicinal and agricultural potential. These endophytes, in contrast to their soil relatives, have developed unique biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) strongly influenced by plant-associated factors, leading to the production of structurally novel metabolites. In recent years, the advances in genome mining, metagenomics, and metabolomics have accelerated …

Go to article

Institutionalizing Public Consultation In Thai Health Legislation: Lessons From Ria And Pls Practices, Stithorn Thananithichot, Wichuda Satidporn, Chompunoot Tangthavorn Jun 2026

Institutionalizing Public Consultation In Thai Health Legislation: Lessons From Ria And Pls Practices, Stithorn Thananithichot, Wichuda Satidporn, Chompunoot Tangthavorn

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Public consultation is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of democratic governance, yet its institutionalization in middle-income democracies such as Thailand remains uneven. Although the 2017 Constitution and the 2019 Act on Legislative Drafting and Legal Evaluation mandate participatory processes through Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS), implementation has often remained procedural rather than substantive. This study examines how consultation practices operate within Thailand’s public health legislation, a policy domain characterized by significant distributive and ethical implications. Using a qualitative comparative case study design, the research analyzes three legislative processes: the National Health Security Act B.E. 2545 (2002), the …

Go to article

Melodrama And The Ecological Imagination: K-Dramas And Thai Lakorns As Instruments Of Soft Environmental Diplomacy, Antonio P. Contreras Jun 2026

Melodrama And The Ecological Imagination: K-Dramas And Thai Lakorns As Instruments Of Soft Environmental Diplomacy, Antonio P. Contreras

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This paper examines how Asian serialized dramas, particularly Korean television dramas (K-Dramas) and Thai Lakorns, function as cultural texts that shape ecological imagination within the Philippine media environment. Using interpretive visual-textual analysis of Crash Landing on You, My Mister, 2gether: The Series, and Bad Genius: The Series, the study explores how visual aesthetics, emotional atmospheres, and narrative structures encode environmental values such as balance, restraint, and care. Rather than measuring audience impact, the paper interprets Filipino online audience commentary as illustrative reception discourse reflecting how viewers emotionally interpret these mediated landscapes. Anchored in theories of soft power, cultural proximity, and …

Go to article

Navigating The Future: Language Learning, Career Readiness, And Professional Identity, Maria Shardakova, Rebecca Cravens Jun 2026

Navigating The Future: Language Learning, Career Readiness, And Professional Identity, Maria Shardakova, Rebecca Cravens

Russian Language Journal

The decline in Russian language enrollments reflects a broader trend of diminishing confidence in higher education, particularly in the humanities and language studies. Many Americans question whether an undergraduate degree effectively prepares students for meaningful careers, fueling skepticism about the value of language programs. Meanwhile, the job market has undergone significant shifts, with fewer lifelong careers and more frequent job transitions. In this evolving landscape, graduates must develop not only professional skills but also career management skills, including the ability to envision career paths, articulate their qualifications to employers, and construct compelling professional narratives.This longitudinal study examines the effectiveness of …

Go to article

An Integrative Approach To Professionalizing Russian Language Learning And Teaching, Victoria Hasko, Olga Thomason, Alexandra Shapiro Jun 2026

An Integrative Approach To Professionalizing Russian Language Learning And Teaching, Victoria Hasko, Olga Thomason, Alexandra Shapiro

Russian Language Journal

This article proposes an integrative framework for embedding career readiness into advanced Russian language teaching. Drawing on the experience of a U.S. Russian Flagship Program, the authors argue that career readiness requires deliberate programmatic choices: a proficiency level sufficient for meaningful disciplinary engagement and study abroad immersion; a flexible open-architecture curriculum that admits interdisciplinarity into the core of the program; faculty preparation that makes embedded career advising possible; and institutional partnerships that give language work standing in professional contexts. Framed through the Connections standard of the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, the article positions interdisciplinary engagement not as an enrichment …

Go to article

Workforce Readiness And The Humanities: Building Internship Pathways In Slavic And East European Studies, Ani Kokobobo Jun 2026

Workforce Readiness And The Humanities: Building Internship Pathways In Slavic And East European Studies, Ani Kokobobo

Russian Language Journal

As workforce readiness becomes an increasingly central metric for evaluating academic programs, humanities disciplines, particularly small language and area studies fields such as Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (SEEES), face growing pressure to demonstrate measurable employment outcomes. Drawing on national and state-level workforce policy frameworks, employer competency data, and the author’s administrative experience as Dean of Liberal Arts, this article argues that SEEES programs are uniquely positioned to meet contemporary career readiness mandates without compromising their intellectual and civic missions. The article reframes SEEES not as an at-risk humanities field, but as a high-value incubator of precisely the competencies …

Go to article

Redesigning Our Curricula To Foster Career Readiness, Benjamin Rifkin Jun 2026

Redesigning Our Curricula To Foster Career Readiness, Benjamin Rifkin

Russian Language Journal

Undergraduate majors are not engraved in stone; curricula have been adjusted and changed over the course of the history of higher education and now is the time to change our curricula once again. This article proposes a reconceptualization of the undergraduate major in Russian away from the framework of “coverage of the humanistic canon” to a framework focusing on the development of transferable or durable skills, i.e., skills that can be deployed in numerous employment contexts throughout an individual’s career trajectory to support career-readiness, in accordance with powerful frameworks offered by prominent educational organizations. This approach helps us support the …

Go to article

Russian Language In An Interdisciplinary Setting: A Case Study, Foreign Area Studies At The United States Naval Academy, Joan Chevalier Jun 2026

Russian Language In An Interdisciplinary Setting: A Case Study, Foreign Area Studies At The United States Naval Academy, Joan Chevalier

Russian Language Journal

Russian language enrollments have been dropping in recent years at colleges and universities in the United States. In contrast to this national trend, the number of students studying Russian language at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) has remained robust over the past decade and is poised to increase in the near future as a relatively new interdisciplinary major, Foreign Area Studies (FAS), is expanded and revised. This paper traces recent developments at USNA that have led to the development and expansion of Foreign Area Studies, integrating language study into an interdisciplinary curriculum featuring courses related to nations and cultures …

Go to article

Spotlight: Resources For Listening Proficiency In Russian, Molly Godwin-Jones Jun 2026

Spotlight: Resources For Listening Proficiency In Russian, Molly Godwin-Jones

Russian Language Journal

The Digital Resources Corner (DRC) offers reviews of new digital resources that could be beneficial in the teaching and/or learning of Slavic languages. It is intended for instructors looking for or evaluating different materials to use in the classroom.

Go to article

Russian For The Professions: Creating An M.A. Program In The Context Of Holistic Foreign Language Instruction, Angela Brintlinger, Andrei Cretu, Helen Myers, Emma Pratt, Larysa Stepanova Jun 2026

Russian For The Professions: Creating An M.A. Program In The Context Of Holistic Foreign Language Instruction, Angela Brintlinger, Andrei Cretu, Helen Myers, Emma Pratt, Larysa Stepanova

Russian Language Journal

This paper presents the design, implementation, and some preliminary outcomes of measures aiming at integrating career readiness into the Russian language program at Ohio State University through the creation of a “Russian for the Professions” (RFP) stand-alone M.A. degree. While the M.A. program is still relatively small, its courses serve a larger contingent of students who have achieved or aspire to higher language competency. The key component of the program comprises courses offering specialized language skills in business, cybersecurity, government and foreign affairs, information services, media, and translation. Career-focused curricular offerings are supplemented by programming offered in partnership with industry …

Go to article

What Do Learners Do With A Foreign Language After Their Studies? A Survey Of Alumni Of A Russian Summer Immersion Program, Dmitrii Pastushenkov, Liya Zalaltdinova, Jason Merrill Jun 2026

What Do Learners Do With A Foreign Language After Their Studies? A Survey Of Alumni Of A Russian Summer Immersion Program, Dmitrii Pastushenkov, Liya Zalaltdinova, Jason Merrill

Russian Language Journal

Responding to concerns about the long-term value of foreign language education, this exploratory survey-based study examines how Russian language learners (N = 321) continued to use the language after completing a summer immersion program. The study investigates language use in personal and professional contexts and identifies resources alumni used, recommended, and needed to maintain proficiency. Although opportunities for conversational practice were limited, and interaction in Russian was one of the activities alumni needed but often viewed as unattainable, about 60% of participants continued using Russian at least occasionally. Among those employed full time, 24% used Russian frequently, primarily in …

Go to article

Russian As A Lingua Franca In A Security Cooperation Context: Designing Career-Oriented Language Training Programs, Daniel Medford Jun 2026

Russian As A Lingua Franca In A Security Cooperation Context: Designing Career-Oriented Language Training Programs, Daniel Medford

Russian Language Journal

As Slavic language programs seek to align their curricula with workforce needs, the role of Russian and other Slavic languages in military and government service presents unique challenges and opportunities. This paper examines how linguistic training, particularly in Russian, can be better structured for students at American universities and colleges who wish to pursue government and security-related careers. Drawing on 30 interviews with native and non-native Russian speakers serving in the U.S. Army, this study explores the implications of using Russian as a lingua franca for U.S. military cooperation with former Soviet states. Given the political sensitivities surrounding the Russian …

Go to article

Building An Alumni Network: Strategies And Benefits, Emily Johnson, Elena Carmichael Jun 2026

Building An Alumni Network: Strategies And Benefits, Emily Johnson, Elena Carmichael

Russian Language Journal

This article explains how to build an alumni network and describes the benefits of such initiatives. Echoing the 2024 “Report on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes” prepared by the ADE Ad Hoc Committee on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes, it argues that providing students with regular opportunities to hear from and interact with program alumni offers tangible benefits in terms of career preparation. By attending Zoom and in-person alumni career talks, students can learn about the diverse range of jobs where language and literature majors can achieve success. The chance to speak one-on-one with an alumnus/alumna with similar …

Go to article

Supervision Practices, Institutional Conditions, And Undergraduate Research Quality: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study In A Clinical Nutrition Program, Noura Mohammed Saleh Eid Jun 2026

Supervision Practices, Institutional Conditions, And Undergraduate Research Quality: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study In A Clinical Nutrition Program, Noura Mohammed Saleh Eid

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Effective research supervision is vital for developing students' scholarly and professional competencies in higher education. The quality of undergraduate research depends heavily on the supervision practices, structural conditions, and institutional support that shape students' learning experiences.
Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to (1) assess the distribution of supervisory support across research phases, (2) evaluate the influence of institutional conditions on supervisory capacity, and (3) examine the alignment between faculty disciplinary expertise and student research outputs.
Design: A mixed-methods pilot study design was employed.
Methods: The study integrated a retrospective analysis of 50 undergraduate student research projects conducted between …

Go to article

Microbiome And Health: Exploring Saudi Arabia's Microbial Identity, Turki S. Abujamel Jun 2026

Microbiome And Health: Exploring Saudi Arabia's Microbial Identity, Turki S. Abujamel

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

The human microbiome comprises a diverse community of microorganisms residing in and on the human body, and it plays a central role in maintaining health and contributing to disease. This review synthesizes current global and regional research, with a particular focus on microbiome characteristics in Saudi Arabia. It addresses the microbiome's established roles in digestion, immunomodulation, metabolic regulation, and mental health through the gut-brain axis.
Factors such as diet, geography, ethnicity, and environment significantly shape the microbiome. The Saudi population, due to unique cultural and environmental influences, exhibits microbial profiles that differ from those reported in Western cohorts. However, studies …

Go to article

Professional Moral Sensitivity In Nursing: A Cross-Sectional Study On The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics Among Saudi Undergraduate Nursing Students, Darin Mansor Mathkor Jun 2026

Professional Moral Sensitivity In Nursing: A Cross-Sectional Study On The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics Among Saudi Undergraduate Nursing Students, Darin Mansor Mathkor

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Ethics education is essential in healthcare, where professionals often face complex ethical dilemmas. Its main goal is to cultivate moral awareness and reasoning skills, which are vital for making sound ethical decisions.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the moral sensitivity of undergraduate Saudi nursing students and examine its correlation with their demographic characteristics.
Methods: The modified Moral-Sensitivity-Questionnaire, comprising 27 items, was administered to Saudi undergraduate nursing students using an online Google Form as part of a cross-sectional study that also collected demographic data.
Results: Among 396 undergraduate Saudi nursing students, 54.5% were female, and 72.7% were in clinical …

Go to article

Operational Risk Assessment Of Ship To Shore Petroleum Transfer Using Fuzzy Rule-Based Bayesian Networks, Ayman F. Alghanmi Jun 2026

Operational Risk Assessment Of Ship To Shore Petroleum Transfer Using Fuzzy Rule-Based Bayesian Networks, Ayman F. Alghanmi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Petroleum ports represent critical infrastructure in global energy supply chains, where operational risks during ship-to-shore transfer operations can lead to catastrophic consequences including environmental damage and human casualties. Despite rigorous safety protocols, these facilities remain vulnerable to operational hazards in dynamic maritime environments. This research aimed to develop and apply a hybrid Fuzzy Rule-Based Bayesian Reasoning (FRBBR) model to identify, evaluate, and prioritize operational hazards during crude oil transfer operations at petroleum port berths, with a case study conducted in Saudi Arabia, addressing the challenge of risk assessment where historical data is limited.
The research employed a mixed-methods approach combining …

Go to article

Revolutionizing Coral Research: The Power Of Holo-Omics, Mohammad M. Binsarhan Jun 2026

Revolutionizing Coral Research: The Power Of Holo-Omics, Mohammad M. Binsarhan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

This mini-review highlights the emerging field of holo-omics and its application in unraveling the complex dynamics of the coral holobiont. Corals exist as meta-organisms, closely interacting with a diverse microbiota including bacteria, archaea, microeukaryotes, viruses, and algal symbionts. Understanding these intricate relationships is critical for assessing coral health, stress responses, and resilience to environmental change. We explore the application of meta-omics approaches such as metabarcoding, metagenomics, meta-transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics in profiling coral-associated microbial communities and their functions. The review sheds light on the methodological advantages and limitations of each approach, as well as some of the technical challenges involved …

Go to article

Magnetically Treated Water: Enhancing Stocking Density, Water Quality, And Growth In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Mortada M. A. Hussein, Ayatollah A. H. Abd-El Said, Asmaa N. Mohammed, Fatma M. M. Korni Jun 2026

Magnetically Treated Water: Enhancing Stocking Density, Water Quality, And Growth In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Mortada M. A. Hussein, Ayatollah A. H. Abd-El Said, Asmaa N. Mohammed, Fatma M. M. Korni

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

This study aimed to explore the potential of using magnetic treated water (MTW) to increase stocking densities of growing Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, in storage, productive, and/or rearing holding facilities with limited mortality and water loss. The experimental period was 12 weeks, with 1500 O. niloticus fingerlings acclimated with maintained water parameters. After acclimation, 1350 were randomly selected and used for experiment setting up, including its triplicates. For each replicate, 225 fingerlings were distributed in three experimental tanks of MTW units as group set A, B and C, each received 50, 75, and 100 fingerlings, respectively. Besides, 225 fingerlings …

Go to article

Microplastics Contamination In Marine Environment: Sources And Management Strategies, Aishah Hamdi, Mohammad Oves, Naser Alkenani, Majed Alshaeri Jun 2026

Microplastics Contamination In Marine Environment: Sources And Management Strategies, Aishah Hamdi, Mohammad Oves, Naser Alkenani, Majed Alshaeri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Microplastics (MPs) have been identified as emerging global pollutants because of their persistence, mobility, and significant ecological impacts. These particles, which result from the degradation of plastic waste and from various industrial and consumer activities, are now widespread in marine environments. The capacity of MPs to adsorb contaminants and bioaccumulate within food webs increases their ecological and health risks, prompting substantial concern regarding their long-term consequences for marine ecosystems and human health. This review synthesizes current knowledge regarding the composition, sources, transport, mechanisms, and environmental behavior of microplastics (MPs), with particular emphasis on marine systems. In these environments, the persistence …

Go to article

Multi-Label Seabed Image Classification: A Comparative Study Of Deep Learning And Machine Learning Models, Anis Bel Hadj Hassin, Elyes Omri Jun 2026

Multi-Label Seabed Image Classification: A Comparative Study Of Deep Learning And Machine Learning Models, Anis Bel Hadj Hassin, Elyes Omri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

This study evaluates the effectiveness of deep learning and machine learning models for classifying seabed images into three ecologically significant categories: algae, rocks, and sand. We investigated five models: ResNet50, VGG16, a custom-designed convolutional neural network (CNN), support vector machines (SVM), and random forests (RF). Deep learning models were fine-tuned on 1259 seabed images, with the custom CNN architecture optimized using depthwise separable convolutions and global average pooling. For SVM and RF, features were extracted using a pre-trained VGG16 network. Class weighting was applied to address potential imbalances in the dataset. The custom CNN achieved the highest validation accuracy (82.01%), …

Go to article

First Prev Next Last