Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research: Volume 42 Issue 2 , Open Access

S-allyl cysteine and Taurine attenuate diabetic nephropathy in rats via the inhibition of oxidative stress and recovering histopathological changes

Nadeem Rais, Akash Ved, Rizwan Ahmad, Kehkashan Parveen, Mohd. Shadab

Renal failure is an end-stage consequence after persistent hyperglycemia during diabetic nephropathy (DN), and the etiology of DN has been linked to oxidative stress. The purpose…

The moderating role of workplace ostracism between employee training, employee participation and organizational commitment among bank employees

Paul Kojo Ametepe, Emetomo Uchefiho Otuaga, Chinwe Felicia Nnaji, Mustapha Sina Arilesere

This study aimed at investigating employee training, employee participation and organizational commitment (OC) and the moderating effect of workplace ostracism among bank…

Measuring preservice science teachers’ performance on engineering design process tasks: implications for fostering STEM education

Mohamed A. Shahat, Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi, Mohammed Al-Amri

The purpose of the current study is to assess Omani teachers’ performance on tasks related to the stages of engineering design. To achieve this, data from an engineering design…

Influence pH on virulence genes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa analyzed by RT-PCR method

Ahmed Attalah Hassan Al-Fhdawi, Adel Mashaan Rabee

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of environmental pH on production of biofilms and virulence genes expression in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Effect of substitution of wheat flour with chickpea flour on their physico-chemical characteristics

Jiwan S. Sidhu, Tasleem Zafar, Abdulwahab Almusallam, Muslim Ali, Amani Al-Othman

The major objective of this research work was to evaluate various physico-chemical characteristics, such as, chemical composition, antioxidant capacity, objective color and…

Selection of processed and packaged potato-based snacks among university students: a cross-sectional study regarding food environment and dietary behavior

Saima Sattar, Nauman Khalid

Potato-based snacks (PBS) are widely popular among people of all age groups despite known negative health aspects. University students, due to their busy routines and less…

Psychiatry clerk reflections on the disruption of their clinical training during COVID-19 pandemic

Haifa Mohammad Algahtani, Haitham Jahrami, Mariwan Husni

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on medical education and training, with many medical schools and training programs having to adapt to remote or online learning…

The impact of a social-media-based weight management program: insights from the community campaign “obesity does not suit me”

Areej Alsaad, Kawthar Aleid, Layla Almadani, Omar Alhaj, Haitham Jahrami, Abdulrahman Janahi

This study aimed to assess the influence of the community-based campaign on weight loss and healthy lifestyle adoption among Bahrain's adult population.

Different strategies and bio-removal mechanisms of petroleum hydrocarbons from contaminated sites

Salim Ahmed, Khushboo Kumari, Durgeshwer Singh

Petroleum hydrocarbons are naturally occurring flammable fossil fuels used as conventional energy sources. It has carcinogenic, mutagenic properties and is considered a hazardous…

Does students’ performance in the formative CLIPP examination predict their scores in the NBMEPSE?

Lolowa Almekhaini, Ahmad R. Alsuwaidi, Khaula Khalfan Alkaabi, Sania Al Hamad, Hassib Narchi

Computer-Assisted Learning in Pediatrics Program (CLIPP) and National Board of Medical Examiners Pediatric Subject Examination (NBMEPSE) are used to assess students’ performance…

Exploring the potential of copper oxide biogenic synthesis: a review article on the biomedical and dental implementations

Rana I. Mahmood, Harraa S. Mohammed-Salih, Ata’a Ghazi, Hikmat J. Abdulbaqi, Jameel R. Al-Obaidi

In the developing field of nano-materials synthesis, copper oxide nanoparticles (NPs) are deemed to be one of the most significant transition metal oxides because of their…

Students’ psychological state and its associated factors during an outbreak of COVID-19 in Pakistan: a web-based survey

Naureen Akber Ali, Anam Feroz, Noshaba Akber, Adeel Khoja

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented mental health repercussions in the lives of every individual including university students. Therefore, study…

When the leader carries your career: a serial mediation testing on the role of servant leadership in career competencies and career adaptability of followers

Asif Hussain Samo, Moomal Baig Bughio, Quratulain Nazeer Ahmed, Muzafar Ali Shah, Shafique Ahmed

The literature on leadership is quite extensive; however, this study explains the impact of leadership styles on career success, career competence and career adaptability in the…

The influence of religiosity on cryptocurrency users' acceptance using search engines

Emna Mnif, Nahed Zghidi, Anis Jarboui

The potential growth in cryptocurrencies has raised serious ethical and religious issues leading to a new investment rethinking. This paper aims to identify the influence of…