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Agreement between the Fagerström test for nicotine dependence (FTND) and the heaviness of smoking index (HSI) for assessing the intensity of nicotine dependence among daily smokers

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2022
Introduction Measuring the level of nicotine addiction among smokers is an integral part of enhancing smoking cessation as nicotine dependence is one of the barriers to smoking cessation. In this study, we compared the level of agreement between FTND and
Kuang Hock Lim, Yoon Ling Cheong, Norhalina Sulaiman, Xin Yun Yah, Mas Eliana Mahadzir, Jia Hui Lim, Chee Cheong Kee, Sumarni Mohd Ghazali, Hui Li Lim   +8 more
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The Neuroprotective Effect of a Waste Byproduct Obtained From Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 7, Page 4588-4610, July 2026.
The Effect of a Waste Byproduct Obtained From Pomegranate on Neurodegeneration. ABSTRACT Pomegranate is an exceptional fruit that can have several beneficial effects on human health. The peel of pomegranate, a waste product, should be recovered as it still contains valuable constituents, including phenolic compounds, minerals and fibre. The recovery of
Jessica Maiuolo, Valeria Mazza, Rosamaria Caminiti, Francesca Oppedisano, Saverio Nucera, Salvatore Ragusa, Sara Ilari, Lucia Carmela Passacatini, Luigi Tucci, Giuseppe Trunfio, Vincenzo Mollace, Carolina Muscoli   +11 more
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The economic conditions of Mosul Province during the second half of the nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth century [PDF]

آداب الرافدين, 1976
Mosul entered the possession of the Ottoman Empire in the year 1515 AD, in the wake of the victory of Sultan Selim I (1512-1520) in the Battle of Galdiran in the year 1514 AD over Shah Ismail Safavi, and in the year 12 AD Mosul became a stand-alone state
Ibrahim Al-Alalaf
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Advances in Physicochemical and Biological Treatment of Textile Wastewater: An Applied Review of Methods, Technologies, and Costs

Water Environment Research, Volume 98, Issue 7, July 2026.
Major textile wastewater treatment technologies, including physicochemical (adsorption, membrane filtration, coagulation–flocculation, advanced oxidation), biological (algal–bacterial systems, fungal treatment, anaerobic digestion, microbial fuel cells), and hybrid approaches.
Adedapo O. Adeola, Stephanie Gora
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Safavid Shehzade Alkas Mirza and His Role in the Ottoman Empire

Ученые записки Казанского университета: Серия Гуманитарные науки
This article explores the short life of the Safavid Shehzade Alkas Mirza (1516–1550), the second son of Shah Ismail. In the early adult years, he served as the governor (beylerbey) of Shirvan, where he ruled under the authority of his elder brother ...
O. Yurdakal
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Progress and Challenges in Faba Bean Genetic Engineering

Legume Science, Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Legumes are essential for global food security, serving as a vital source of plant‐based protein and playing a significant role in sustainable agricultural practices. Among legumes, faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is noteworthy due to its high‐protein content, broad climate adaptation, and suitability for cultivation in temperate regions.
Simone A. Gierlich, Thilani B. Jayakody, Sruthy Maria Augustine, Huijun Liu, Marko Jääskeläinen, Triin Vaisalu, Rod. J. Snowdon, Stig U. Andersen   +7 more
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A Union in the Safavid Army: The Kurchis

Ankara Üniversitesi Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakültesi Dergisi, 2017
Shah Ismail founded Safavid Empire at 1501 with aid of Turkomen groups who mostly coming from Anatolia region, thus he laid the foundation of a new empire which would act on the scene of the history for almost 235 years.
Eralp ERDOĞAN
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Strategic Relations between Safavid Kings and Clerics and Its Reflection in the Military Arena [PDF]

Faṣlnāmah-i Pizhūhish/hā-yi Rāhburdī-i Siyāsat
IntroductionThe Safavid era can be divided into two distinct periods. The first extends from the inception of the Safavid dynasty to the 1639 Peace Treaty of Zuhab, while the second period spans from the Peace Treaty of Zuhab to the fall of Isfahan at ...
Reza Sehhat Manesh
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Cefdinir binding to a class A β‐lactamase revealed by serial cryo‐crystallography

Acta Crystallographica Section D, Volume 82, Issue 6, Page 672-682, June 2026.
Serial cryo‐crystallography reveals the structure of the extended‐spectrum β‐lactamase CTX‐M‐14 in complex with the third‐generation cephalosporin antibiotic cefdinir.One of the most common resistance mechanisms against antibiotics employed by Gram‐negative bacteria involves the production of β‐lactamases, resulting in rapid hydrolysis of the ...
Gargi Gore, Andreas Prester, Kim Bartels, David von Stetten, Eike C. Schulz   +4 more
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AI Revolution and Warfare: A New Paradigm Shift in Defence Procurement, Restructuring, Training, and Recruitment

Canadian Public Administration, Volume 69, Issue 2, Page 250-277, June 2026.
Abstract The war in Ukraine and Israel's successful operations have demonstrated the apparent shift in military operations, strategic defence spending, and innovations. Drawing parallels to the industrial revolution and how it slowly transferred military procurement, training, and deployment, the current study also highlights the AI revolution and the ...
Ehsan Jozaghi
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