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Biological Pesticides as Viable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition: A Systematic Review

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agriculture has raised significant environmental and health concerns. Biopesticides have emerged as viable, environmentally compatible alternatives. However, recent comprehensive reviews integrating all biopesticide categories and emphasizing their contribution to synthetic‐pesticide‐free and health‐safe ...
Molalign Assefa, Mohammed Tariq Saeed, Tahira Naz, Youpeng Fan, Xiangyu Zhao, Yuanda Song   +5 more
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Federalism in Post‐Assad Syria: Toward Durable Peace in a Pluralist Society

Middle East Policy, Volume 33, Issue 2, Page 206-227, Summer 2026.
Abstract Syria's civil war has left behind a fractured state. While the new president, Ahmed al‐Sharaa, seeks to unify the country and restore centralized governance, this appears unworkable. Instead, this article contends, asymmetrical federalism offers a pathway toward stability.
Dilan Okcuoglu
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Development of an optically stimulated luminescence radiometer based on sodium chloride and gold nanoparticles for improving radiation detection in radiography

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 27, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate sodium chloride doped with gold nanoparticles (NaCl + GNPs) as a low‐cost, reusable optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) material for diagnostic radiology, and to benchmark its luminescence performance against the commercial standard, aluminum oxide doped with carbon (Al2O3:C).
Mus'ab S Alkasasbeh, Khalid Hassan Ibnaouf, Naser M Ahmed, Azhar Abdul Rahman, Thair Hussein Khazaalah, Dheyaa Nabeel Abbas, Hajo Idriss, Monther Alsboul   +7 more
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The Effect of N-acetylcysteine on Amylase, Electrolytes, Vitamins and Nitrosative Stress Levels in Rats Treated with Maras Powder

Eastern Journal Of Medicine, 2020
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on amylase, electrolytes, vitamins and nitrosative stress levels in the plasma of rats treated with smokeless tobacco "maras powder". Our study consisted of three groups. Control (n = 10), the group using maras powder (n = 10), maras powder+ NAC group.
Unsal, Velid, Belge Kurutaş, Ergül
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Effects of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco “Maras powder” use on Cardiac Autonomic Function and Inflammation

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2013
PP-109 Smoking is the most preventable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. A kind of smokeless tobacco known as Maras powder, which is used in the southeastern region of Turkey, causes nicotine dependence.
Acar, Gurkan, Akkoyun, Murat, Dirnak, Imran, Olmez, Soner, Deniz, Mustafa Saygın, Akcay, Ahmet, Ardic, Idris, Tuncer, Cemal   +7 more
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Acute maras powder intoxication case report

Maras Powder, a smokeless tobacco known as Aztec tobacco globally, is made by mixing dried Nicotiana Rustica leaves with tree ashes. It results in absorption of nicotine that is approximately 10 times higher than that from regular cigarettes. Due to its high nicotine content, it can cause severe toxicity and requires prompt treatment in cases of acute ...
Polat, Boran, Akça, Hatice Şeyma
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Peripheral and Central Smell Regions in Migraine Patients using Maraş Powder (Smokeless Tobacco): A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation. [PDF]

J Neurol Surg B Skull Base, 2022
Doğan A, Bayar Muluk N, Inanç Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

Comparison of Effects of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco “Maras Powder” Use on Humoral Immune System Parameters

Mediators of Inflammation, 2006
Background. The aim of this study is to assess the impacts of “Maras powder” and cigarette smoking on the parameters of the humoral immune system. Material and Methods. One hundred seventy seven subjects were included in the study.
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EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT FOR QUITTING SMOKING AND MARAS POWDER USE IN

, 2014
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of treatment for quitting smoking and Maras powder use in patients aged 60 years or older, and to examine factors likely to be effective in stopping tobacco use. Materials and Method: Out of 178 patients aged 60 years or older, who presented to our outpatient clinic for quitting ...
Keten, HS, Kus, C, Olmez, S, Batus, A, Celik, M, Sucakli, MH   +5 more
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Investigation of the Effect of Maras Powder (Nicotiana Rustica Linn) Use on Insulin Resistance

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences
Objective: Maras powder (MP), a type of smokless tobacco, it draws attention due to the lack of sufficient studies on its health effects. This study was conducted for the first time and aimed to determine the effect of MP use on insulin resistance. Material and Methods: 58 men, 25 MP users and 33 control groups were included in the study.
Okan Aldatmaz, Figen Güzelgül, Ergul Belge Kurutas   +2 more
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