Delays are one of the biggest problems construction firms face. Delays can lead to many negative effects such as lawsuits between owners and contractors, increased costs, loss of productivity and revenue, and contract termination. Even though various studies have been considered…
Abstract: Ultrasound (US) is the preferred first-line imaging modality for diagnosing in acute appendicitis. The published sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography are higher than the results observed by clinicians in everyday practice. The aim of this study was to elucidat…
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Giardia and Cryptosporidium are common parasitic diarrhea agents of children contributing to childhood morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Major risk factors, based on the international literature, are expected to include domestic animals, fresh vegetable…
Background: Raw (fresh) vegetables as part of a healthy diet is an important key to help boost immune health. However, they could also have a negative impact on humans. Vegetables, especially those that are consumed raw and not properly washed, have been the major way for the tra…
Abstract: It might be difficult to diagnose acute pulmonary embolism (APE) in a timely manner since it is a potentially lethal illness. The preferred modality is now computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA), which adds to the growing strain on CT scanners in emergency roo…
Viral hepatitis is a global health care challenge due to its worldwide distribution, chronic persistence, complications, and high prevalence with unchecked conditions in areas like sub-Saharan Africa. A high proportion of asymptomatic infections allows serious complications and p…
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Hepatitis B and C virus infections are serious blood borne diseases with global health concern particularly in developing countries. The association between survey participant’s knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) about HBV and HCV infection is rarely studied, pa…
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Viral hepatitis has become a universally established health care challenge due to its worldwide distribution chronic persistence, complications, and high prevalence with unchecked conditions in areas like sub-Saharan Africa. A high proportion of asymptomatic infection…
Carotid plaque composition is a key factor of plaque stability and it carries a significant prognostic information. The carotid unstable plaques are characterized by thin fibrous cap ≤65μm with large lipid core (LC) while stable plaques have thicker fibrous cap and less LC. Ident…
The rupturing of unstable plaques, formed by atherosclerosis, is the main factor contributing to the stroke event. According to stroke association in 2017, the stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the UK. The percentage of plaque composition plays an important role for…
Many building projects performed poorly because they took longer than expected to complete; time management is, therefore, crucial for achieving the program objectives. This study examines time management in the Libyan construction sector from the perspective of the contractors.…
The construction industry is one of the more important economic activities that contribute towards the economic growth of any nation. The construction industry in Libya faces serious challenges and difficulties due to fast developments and dependence on foreign experts. The curre…
Environmental pollution has posed and continues to cause specific to and complicated problems. The unsustainable production and consumption patterns result in waste that can harm health and the environment. Because of rapid population growth and urbanization, industrialization pr…