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Thriving green havens in baking deserts:Plant diversity and species composition of urban plantations in the Sahara Desert

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Journal of Arid Land 2024年第9期16卷 1270-1287页

作者： Mohammed SOUDDI haroun CHENCHOUNI M'hammed BOUALLALA Laboratory of Saharan Natural Resources Faculty of Nature and Life SciencesUniversity of Ahmed Draia-AdrarAdrar 01000Algeria Laboratory of Algerian Forests and Climate Change Higher National School of ForestsKhenchela 40000Algeria Laboratory of Natural Resources and Management of Sensitive Environments University of Oum El BouaghiOum El Bouaghi 04000Algeria Higher School of Saharan Agriculture Adrar 01000Algeria

Hot arid zones represent vital reservoirs of unique species and ecosystems,holding significant importance for *** study aimed to explore the plant diversity associated with tree plantations in urban ecosystems under hyper-arid climatic conditions in the Sahara Desert of *** May 2022,30 quadrats measuring 1 m^(2) each were established at the base of Phoenix dactylifera,Leucaena leucocephala,and Tamarix aphylla,corresponding to the dominant tree species in each of three *** each quadrat,the plant quantitative inventory was conducted to measure plant diversity and similarity among the studied *** on this,we assessed the plant functional traits and rarity/abundance status of the *** findings revealed a diverse flora associated with the studied plantations,comprising 29 plant species grouped into 27 genera and 12 ***,Poaceae(accounting for 30.8% of the flora),Asteraceae(25.0%),and Zygophyllaceae(21.6%)were *** an overall density of approximately 555 individuals/m^(2),Zygophyllum album(120 individuals/m^(2))and Polypogon monspeliensis(87 individuals/m^(2))emerged as the most abundant *** trait analysis underscored the pivotal role of therophytes(constituting over 50.0% of the flora)and anemochorous species(33.0%-62.5%).Phytogeographic analysis emphasized the prevalence of the Saharo-Arabic element(constituting over 31.0% of the flora)and the Mediterranean Saharo-Arabic element(9.5%-21.5%).The Cosmopolitan element thrived under disturbance factors,recording percentages from 13.0% to 20.0% of the plant *** rarity/abundance status of the flora emphasized the significance of rare,common,and very common species in the studied *** findings could provide fundamental data for the effective control and management of biodiversity in hot hyper-arid urban ecosystems.

关键词： urban plantations plant diversity plant functional traits rarity/abundance status Sahara Desert Algeria

Do aeolian deposits and sand encroachment intensity shape patterns of vegetation diversity and plant functional traits in desert pavements?

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Journal of Arid Land 2023年第6期15卷 667-694页

作者： M'hammed BOUALLALA Souad NEFFAR Lyès BRADAI haroun CHENCHOUNI Laboratory of Saharan Natural Resources Faculty of Sciences and TechnologyUniversity of Ahmed DraiaAdrar 01000Algeria Department of Nature and Life Sciences Faculty of Exact Sciences and Nature and Life SciencesUniversity of TebessaTebessa 12002Algeria Laboratory Water and Environment University of TebessaTebessa 12002Algeria Laboratory of Saharan Bioresources Preservation and Valorization Faculty of Nature and Life SciencesUniversity of Kasdi MerbahOuargla 30000Algeria Department of Forest Management Higher National School of ForestsKhenchela 40000Algeria Laboratory of Natural Resources and Management of Sensitive Environments University of Oum-El-BouaghiOum-El-Bouaghi 04000Algeria

The effects of sand encroachment on composition,diversity,and functional patterns of vegetation in drylands are rarely studied,and yet addressing these aspects is important to deepen our understanding of the biodiversity *** study aimed to investigate the effect of sand encroachment on plant functional biodiversity of desert pavements(gravel deserts)in the Sahara Desert of *** were sampled and analyzed in three desert pavements with different levels of sand encroachment(LSE)and quantity of aeolian deposits(low,LLSE;medium,MLSE;and high,HLSE).Within the sample-plot area(100 m^(2)),density of every plant species was identified and total vegetation cover was *** taxonomic and functional diversity were analyzed and compared between *** showed that 19 plant species in desert pavements were classified into 18 genera and 13 *** and Poaceae were the most important *** species Anabasis articulata(Forssk)*** LLSE desert pavements with 11 species,whereas Thymelaea microphylla Coss.&Durieu ex *** Calobota saharae(C&D)Boatwr.&van Wyk were dominant species of desert pavements with MLSE(14 species)and HLSE(10 species),*** highest values of species richness and biodiversity were recorded in desert pavements with MLSE,while low values of these ecological parameters were obtained in desert pavements with *** pavements with LLSE were characterized with the highest values of species *** communities were dominated by chamaephytes,anemochorous,arido-active,and competitive stress-tolerant *** increase in LSE along the gradient from LLSE to HLSE induced significant changes in plant community variables including decreases in plant density,plant rarity,lifeform composition,morphological type,and aridity *** pavements with HLSE favor the degradation of vegetation and trigger biodiversity erosion.

关键词： desert pavements hot and arid rangeland plant diversity land degradation sand encroachment plant functional trait Sahara Desert

Occurrence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Encoding Genes among Urinary Pathogenic Escherichia coliand Klebsiella pneumoniaeIsolates Obtained from a Tertiary Hospital in Gombe Nigeria

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Journal of Biosciences and Medicines 2020年第9期8卷 42-55页

作者： Adamu Yarima Ali ahmed haroun Timothy Bulus Mohammed M. Manga Department of Plant Science Bioresource Development Center Michika National Biotechnology Development Agency Abuja Nigeria Department of Biological Sciences Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna Nigeria Department of Biochemistry Kaduna State University Kaduna Nigeria Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Gombe State University and Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe Gombe Nigeria

This study was conducted to assess the occurrence and nature of extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from patients who presented with urinary tract infection at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe. Isolates collected were recovered on MacConkey agar at 35°C and were identified as members of Enterobacteriaceae, and further screened for antimicrobial susceptibility and resistance by disc diffusion method. Isolates resistant to oxyimino-cephalosporins were confirmed as ESBL producers using Double Disks Synergy Test (DDST). The study shows 66% resistance to ceftriaxone (30 μg) in K. pneumoniae, which was the highest value recorded and a 51% resistance to cefpodoxime (10 μg) in E. coli. The sensitivity of E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates to cefpodoxime (10 μg) were 49% and 33.9% respectively. ESBLs were detected among 40% (40/100) of E. coli and 54.13% (59/109) of K. pneumoniae isolates. Molecular characterization of ESBL encoding genes among E. coli isolates using multiplex-PCR showed 10% prevalence of SHV gene and 5% prevalence for CTX-M gene while TEM gene was not detected. In K. pneumoniae isolates, 5% prevalence was recorded for each of the three genes screened. The study revealed a co-occurrence of SHV and CTX-M in 75% of the E. coli and 70% of the K. pneumoniae isolates;the occurrence of all the three genes was seen in 10% and 5% of K. pneumoniae and E. coli respectively. Multiplex-PCR method provided an efficient and rapid detection of ESBL related genes, hence could be used in epidemiological studies among ESBL isolates. Monitoring dissemination and transmissions of ESBL producers are highly recommended for optimum patient care and preventing the spread of multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogens.

关键词： ESBL Double Disk Synergy Test M-PCR TEM SHV CTX-M Genes Nigeria

Superselective embolisation of bilateral superior vesical arteries for management of intractable hematuria in context of metastatic bladder cancer

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Asian Journal of Urology 2017年第2期4卷 131-134页

作者： ahmed Saadi Abderrazak Bouzouita Mohamed Hedi Rebai Mohamed Cherif Walid Kerkeni haroun Ayed Amine Derouiche Hatem Rajhi Riadh Ben Slama Najla Mnif Mohamed Chebil Department of Urology Charles Nicolle University HospitalTunisTunisia Department of Radiology Charles Nicolle University HospitalTunisTunisia

Hematuria due to locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer is a common condition and is often a management *** embolisation is a mini-invasive option to handle this *** report a case of a patient with a metastatic bladder cancer and who presented with an abundant hematuria and severe *** failure of endoscopic resections and“flush”of radiotherapy haemostatic and refusal of cystectomy by the patient,he was treated by superselective embolisation of bilateral superior bladder arteries with excellent immediate *** technique is safe and effective in the short *** longterm effectiveness requires further investigation.

关键词： Urinary bladder neoplasms Hematuria Therapeutic embolisation

Preparation Characterization and Thermal Behaviour of Carbopol-TiO2Nanocomposites

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Open Journal of Organic Polymer Materials 2014年第3期4卷 55-64页

作者： Samia Chalal Nabila Haddadine Naima Bouslah Sihem Souilah ahmed Benaboura Regis Barille A. haroun Chemical Industries Research Division National Research Center Dokki Cairo Egypt Faculté de Chimie Laboratoire de Synthèse Macromoléculaire et Thio-Organique Macromoléculaire U.S.T.H.B. Algiers Algeria LUNAM Université Université d’Angers/UMR CNRS 6200 MOLTECH-Anjou Angers France

Composites consisting of carbopol (CP) and ceramic titanium dioxide nanoparticles, TiO2 have been investigated. The CP-TiO2, organic-inorganic hybrid composites have been prepared in DMF by heating the mixture with a constant rate of 1。C/min, up to 30。C, 45。C, 60。C, 80。C, 100。C and 120。C. Proprieties such as absorption, structure and external aspect of the obtained materials were investigated by Uv-vis, FTIR, DRX and SEM analyses. The X-ray diffraction patterns confirmed that the TiO2 nanoparticles maintained their original tetragonal anatase-type crystalline structure in the composites. The chemical structure of the obtained materials was determined by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. The influence of TiO2 nanoparticles on the thermal proprieties of carbopol matrix was investigated using thermo-gravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The glass transition temperature (Tg) of the carbopol matrix was considerably increased by the presence of ceramic feller nanoparticles and its thermal stability was significantly improved. Furthermore the water loss which represents 7.56% of the weight loss in pure CP at 100。C was avoided in the CP-TiO2 nanocomposites at this same temperature. This important finding revealed that ceramic fellers blocked the water loss in the modified carbopol nanocomposites, which stayed stable till 200。C.

关键词： Carbopol TiO2-Fellers Nanocomposite Thermal Proprieties FT-IR Spectroscopy

Vegetation Analysis and Soil Characteristics on Two Species of Genus AchilleaGrowing in Egyptian Desert

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Open Journal of Ecology 2015年第9期5卷 420-433页

作者： Yasser ahmed El-Amier El-Sayed Fouad El-Halawany Samia Ali haroun Sura Goma Mohamud Department of Botany Faculty of Science Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt

The present study provides a vegetation analysis and species distribution at 50 sites, emphasizing the environmental factors that affect species distribution. A total of 74 plant species belonging to 67 genera and related to 23 families of vascular plants are recorded. Asteraceae, Poaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae and Zygophyllaceae are the largest families, and therophytes (41.89) and chamaephytes (24.32%) are the most frequent, indicating a typical desert life-form spectrum. Chorological analysis revealed that 25 of the studied species were Mediterranean taxa, Saharo-Sindian chorotypes, either pure or penetrated into other regions, comprised 47 species. After application of the TWINSPAN and DCA programs, 4 vegetation groups (A-D) were identified, groups A and B were dominated by Achillea santolina, group C was codominated by Zygophyllm coccinum and Launaea spinosa and group D was dominated by Leptadenia pyrotechnica. Groups A and B may represent the vegetation types of the Western Mediterranean coast of Egypt, while groups C and D may represent the Wadi Hagul. The linear correlation of soil variables with the importance values of some dominant species and the application of Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA-biplot) indicates significant associations between the floristic composition of the studied area and the edaphic factors such as electrical conductivity, pH, calcium carbonate, sulphates, bicarbonate, cations (Na+, K+, Ca++ and Mg++) and PAR.

关键词： Achillea Soil Analysis Western Mediterranean Coast Wadi Hagul Chorotype

The Expression of miRNAs in Sudanese Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Khartoum State

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Open Journal of Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases 2022年第4期12卷 128-136页

作者： Sarah Mohammed Dafalla ahmed Elhadi Elsadig Tarig A. M. Hamid Huda Mohamed haroun Sana Eltahir Abdalla Department of Haematology Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Alyarmouk College Khartoum Sudan Department of Haematology Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences Alzaiem Al Azhari University Khartoum Sudan Department of Haematology and Immunohematology Sharq El Nile College Khartoum North Sudan Department of Haematology Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences University of Gezira Madani Sudan Department of Pathology Faculty of Medicine Al Neelain University Khartoum Sudan

Background: MicroRNAs (miRs) are noncoding gene regulators that may have a role as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Aim: To measure the blood levels of miR-146a, miR-126 and miR-30a in Sudanese SLE patients and to investigate their potential role in disease pathogenesis and utility as biomarkers for SLE. Material and Methods: A total of 48 SLE patients and 20 matched healthy individuals were enrolled in this study. SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI) was assessed. The blood levels of miR-146a, miR-126 and miR-30a were determined by Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in all participants. Γ-INF and IL-2 were analyzed by ELISA, and CD markers were used in flow cytometry. Results: The mean age of the patients was 31.5 ± 8.5 years with disease duration > 5 years. In SLE patients, the mean blood level fold changes of miR-146a (0.33 ± 0.277;P 0.305) compared to controls. Down regulation of miR-146a increase expression of γ-INF (P 0.05) as no differences between the SLE patients and healthy control. Conclusion: Circulating miR-146a and miR-126 could be a potential noninvasive biomarker in SLE. This study provides an overview of the current state of research on the role of miRNAs in the immune pathogenesis and regulation of SLE. Further studies are needed in miRNAs profiling expressions of SLE diseases.

关键词： Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) MicroRNAs

The First Report on Sero-Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Working Horses and Donkeys in the Sudan

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Journal of Life Sciences 2013年第12期7卷 1284-1287页

作者： Shadia Mohamed ahmed Abdalla Mohamed Ibrahim Nabaa Kamal Alshafie Rabab haroun Mohammed ahmed Ali Ismail Tamador Elkhansa Elnour Angara College of Veterinary Medicine University of Bahri Khartoum 11111 Sudan College of Veterinary Medicine Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) Khartoum 11111 Sudan College of Science and Technology of Animal Production Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) Khartoum 11111Sudan

A serological survey of Toxoplasma gondii was conducted using LAT （Latex Agglutination Test） on 205 sera collected from working horses and donkeys in Khartoum State, Sudan. The overall sero-prevalence of the investigated equines was 32.7%. Antibodies to T. gondii were found in 38% of 100 horses and 27.6% of 105 donkeys. The titers were 1：2 （4 heads）, 1：4 （11 heads）, 1：8 （13 heads）, 1：16 （17 heads）, 1：32 （5 heads）, 1：64 （10 donkeys） and 1：128 （7 donkeys）. Neither the area nor animal species showed significant differences between the investigated groups. However, age was reported to show significant （P 〈 0.05） effect on equine toxoplasmosis in the Sudan. This is the first report on equine toxoplasmosis in the Sudan.

关键词： Toxoplasma gondii equines sero-prevalence latex agglutination test Sudan.

Effect of Atrial Fibrillation on Acute Ischemic Stroke Severity

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Open Journal of Medical Imaging 2014年第2期4卷 95-101页

作者： Taha Kamel Alloush Mahmoud haroun Ibrahim Nahed Salah El Dein ahmed Ibrahim Ghada Samir El-Shahed Lobna Mohamed Nabil El-Sayed Mohamed Hamdy Ibrahim Hosam ahmed Azmy Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt Ministry of Health Cairo Egypt

Objectives: To assess the impact of atrial fibrillation on stroke severity and short-term (1 month) mortality. Materials and Methods: Totally 200 patients admitted to Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital were recruited and diagnosed clinically to have acute ischemic stroke within 3 days. Patients with hemorrhagic infarctions were excluded. History taking about previous heart disease was taken, full general and neurological examinations were done. Full metabolic profile, full cardiac investigations, carotid duplex, MRI brain stroke protocol with initial clinical evaluation and after 1 month re-evaluation using (NIHSS ) scale. Results: All patients underwent transthoracic echocardiography which revealed absence of “A” wave corresponding to atrial fibrillation in 33 patients (16.5%). Those Patients with atrial fibrillation had a median NIHSS score of 11.00 with IQR of 6.00 - 18.50 at admission and 6.00 with IQR of 2.00 - 14.50 after one month. Patients with atrial fibrillation showed significantly higher NIHSS at admission than patients in sinus rhythm, P < 0.05. Magnetic resonance imaging findings showed that MRA showed significant intracranial vessel stenosis in 117 (79.1%) patients. 51 (34.4%) patients had lacunar infarction, 65 (43.9%) patients had partial anterior circulation infarction, 25 (16.2%) patients had posterior circulation infarction and 7 (4.7%) patients had total anterior circulation infarction. 111 (75%) patients showed leucoaraiosis. Conclusion: Atrial fibrillation was found not to have significantly statistical effect on stroke severity and short term mortality.

关键词： Atrial Fibrillation (AF)