Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22167958

Water Bird Diversity as an Indicator of Coastal Health and Pollution: A Narrative Review with SWOT Perspectives

Chee Kong Yap, Ahmad Dwi Setyawan, Yoshifumi Horie

Coastal ecosystems are among the world's most productive environments, supporting fisheries, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, shoreline stabilization, and numerous ecosystem services essential for human well-being. However, rapid urbanization, industrialization, land…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.22172797

Minocycline: A Comprehensive Review of Its Antibiotic and Pleiotropic Actions, Pharmacokinetics, and Therapeutic Landscape

Bhumika Saini

Minocycline, a semi-synthetic, second-generation tetracycline antibiotic, has long been a cornerstone in the treatment of various infectious diseases and, notably, acne vulgaris [1, 2]. Its primary mechanism of action involves binding to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit, thereby inhibiting…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22162457

Satisfaction with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Scheme Among Civil Servants at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Oti Henrietta Egondu, Eberendu Izuchukwu Francis

Financial hardship is still one of the biggest hurdles to getting health care in low- and middle income countries. The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), now the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with the enactment of the NHIA Act 2022, was founded in Nigeria to promote access to…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21861636

Reflections from the Filthy Mud: Environmental Wisdom and Coastal Pollution in Industrial Corridors

Chee Kong Yap

This paper is a reflective synthesis of long-term environmental monitoring and personal experience from two of Malaysia’s most polluted coastal ecosystems: Kuala Juru in Penang and Kg. Pasir Puteh in Southern Johore. Drawing upon empirical evidence collected in 2004 and 2005 on elevated levels…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22068950

Shoulder Mobility and Cervical Postural Alignment in Regular Versus Irregular Salah Performers: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

S. Raffiq Ali, P. Muthukrishnan

Background: Habitual physical inactivity is a recognised contributor to progressive shoulder stiffness and forward head posture, two of the most prevalent upper quadrant musculoskeletal presentations in contemporary adults. Daily Islamic prayer (Salah) imposes a structured…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22173150

Risk of Grade II Oligodendroglioma for Individuals with Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss Versus Healthy Individuals: A Case – Control Study in Greece

Nikolaos Andreas Chrysanthakopoulos, Vassiliki Vazintari, Anna Vekkou

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated associations between Periodontal Disease and various malignancies, including oral/head and neck, esophageal, gastric, lung, kidney, and prostate cancers, as well as hematological malignancies.

Objective:…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22172992

Cultivating a Dignified and Radiant Appearance Through Buddhism

Xinghong Yang

The desire to improve physical appearance is universal, and contemporary approaches typically rely on cosmetics, skincare products, or cosmetic surgery. In contrast, Buddhist teachings propose that one's appearance is closely connected to one's mental state, moral conduct, and karmic conditions.…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.22168886

Molecular Biology of Astroblastoma-An Essential Review

Nikolaos Andreas Chrysanthakopoulos, Vassiliki Vazintari

Astroblastoma is a rare, well-circumscribed neuroepithelial central nervous system tumor that predominantly affects children, young adults, and females, accounting for 0.45% to 2.8% of all primary brain gliomas. At the molecular level, its defining pathognomonic hallmark is the rearrangement of…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22171069

Physiological Response, Serum Minerals, and Lipid Profile of Matured Crossbred Bucks Fed Diets Supplemented with Acalypha wilkesiana Leaf Powder and Ascorbic Acid

Alagbe John Olujimi

This study evaluated the physiological effects of dietary supplementation of Acalypha wilkesiana Leaf Powder (AWLP) and Ascorbic Acid (AA) on the haematology, serum biochemistry, and serum mineral profiles of matured rabbit bucks. Fifty matured crossbred bucks (New Zealand White×Chinchilla),…...