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…
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: Currently the most common chronic liver condition, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major global health concern. Despite its rising global incidence, epidemiological data regarding NAFLD prevalence in Libya remain scarce. This cross-sectional study aimed t…
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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…
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…
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.…
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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…
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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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…
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition marked by insufficient regulation of blood glucose levels. It includes various subtypes such as type 1, type 2, maturity-onset diabetes of the young, gestational diabetes, neonatal diabetes, and steroid-induced diabetes. The purpose of the st…
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…