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Qat, Cosmopolitanism, and Modernity in Sana’a, Yemen

Arabian Humanities, 2013
Qat, or Catha edulis, is a drug widely and frequently consumed by Yemeni men and married women. Unmarried women, in contrast, have historically chewed less frequently as their consuming qat is generally deemed inappropriate and shameful (‛ayb).
Irene van Oorschot
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Khat (Catha edulis) consumption causes genotoxic effects in humans [PDF]

International Journal of Cancer, 2001
We used the micronucleus (MN) test to determine the genetic damage caused by khat, a widely consumed psychostimulant plant, in exfoliated cells of volunteers who chewed the drug on a regular basis. In the first study in which we compared the frequency of MN in buccal and bladder mucosa cells in 20 khat consumers (10-160 g/day) and 10 controls, a ...
F, Kassie, F, Darroudi, M, Kundi, R, Schulte-Hermann, S, Knasmüller   +4 more
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Elevational and latitudinal changes in tree associations and diversity in the Eastern Arc mountains of Tanzania [PDF]

, 1996
A total of 200 variable-area plots covering 20 3 ha containing 4000 trees with a basal area of 921 4 m2 were assessed over a combined elevational range of 410-2180 m in the moist forests of three Tanzanian Eastern Arc mountains: West Usambara, Nguru and ...
Lovett, J.C.
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Metabolism study of 3‐chloromethcathinone (3‐CMC) by dried blood spot (DBS) sampling after controlled administration using a murine model

Drug Testing and Analysis, Volume 17, Issue 6, Page 772-778, June 2025.
The metabolism of 3‐chloromethcathinone (3‐CMC) was studied after controlled administration in a murine model using the dried blood spot (DBS) technique for the sampling, storage and purification of blood samples. The metabolite profile of 3‐CMC was studied by LC‐HRMS, while the stability of 3‐CMC and its three identified metabolites was also assessed ...
Serena Mestria, Sara Odoardi, Valeria Valentini, Giorgia Corli, Marta Bassi, Matteo Marti, Sabina Strano‐Rossi   +6 more
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Different course and management of khat-induced autoimmune hepatitis: report on three cases

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Khat is a plant that is commonly used for its stimulating effects and is chewed for its psychoactive properties. It creates feelings of euphoria that are similar to when taking amphetamines.
Ali Someili
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Effects Of Catha edulis’ Leaf Extract on Blood Chemistry and Kidney Tissues in Small East African Male Goats from Rift Valley Province of Kenya [PDF]

, 2014
Objectives: To determine the serum electrolytes levels in animals treated with Catha edulis leaf extract.Design: Experimental studySetting: Department of Biological Sciences at the Chepkoilel University College, Moi UniversitySubjects: Fourteen (14 ...
Chemwolo, LK, Lagat, KJ, Mwaniki, DM, Ndiema, M, Ng'wena, MG, Nyariki, MJ, Opiyo, WO, Oyieko, W   +7 more
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Orphan crops of archaeology‐based crop history research

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 562-589, May 2025.
Agrobiodiversity is central to sustainable farming worldwide. Cultivation, conservation and reintroduction of diverse plant species, including ‘forgotten’ and ‘underutilized’ crops, contribute to global agrobiodiversity, living ecosystems and sustainable food production.
Daniel Fuks, Frijda Schmidt, Maite I. García‐Collado, Margot Besseiche, Neal Payne, Giovanna Bosi, Charlène Bouchaud, Elisabetta Castiglioni, Vladimir Dabrowski, Suembikya Frumin, Dorian Q. Fuller, Roman Hovsepyan, Sureshkumar Muthukumaran, Leonor Peña-Chocarro, Guillem Pérez Jordá, Jérôme Ros, Mauro Rottoli, Philippa Ryan, Robert Spengler, Chris J. Stevens, Soultana Maria Valamoti, Ehud Weiss, Michelle Alexander, Muriel Gros-Balthazard   +23 more
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A Review on Characterization, Treatment, and Impact of Tannery Wastewater in Ethiopia

Environmental Quality Management, Volume 34, Issue 3, Spring 2025.
ABSTRACT The leather industry stands out as a notable contributor to national and global economic growth. In Ethiopia, the tannery sector is important for exports, economic growth, and employment. However, the tannery industry is the most pollutant generating and environmentally unfriendly industry in the world and recognized as a significant source of
Gezahegn Faye, Linda Lunga Sibali
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Strengthening implementation of integrated care for small and nutritionally at‐risk infants under six months and their mothers: Pre‐trial feasibility study

Maternal &Child Nutrition, Volume 21, Issue 1, January 2025.
A formative feasibility study investigated factors that may influence implementation of the MAMI Care Pathway during a randomised controlled trial in Ethiopia. Health workers perceived it was feasible to implement with support. Policy‐makers need evidence on how it works.
Marie McGrath, Shimelis Girma, Melkamu Berhane, Mubarek Abera, Endashaw Hailu, Hatty Bathorp, Carlos Grijalva‐Eternod, Mirkuzie Woldie, Alemseged Abdissa, Tsinuel Girma, Marko Kerac, Tracey Smythe   +11 more
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Acute Liver Injury Associated with Khat Use in a 24-Year-Old Male

Case Reports in Hepatology, 2018
Chewing khat leaves (Catha edulis) is common cultural practice in Eastern African countries. Khat has been implicated in cases of acute liver injury, sometimes leading to liver failure and requiring transplantation.
Mara Waters, Adam Oxner, Sigmund Krajden, Richard Sultanian   +3 more
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