The Alexandrium tamarense species complex in Kuwait's waters (Arabian/Persian Gulf, northern Indian Ocean) with the description of Alexandrium arabiense sp. nov.

Morphological observations of the Alexandrium tamarense (Dinophyceae) species complex in Kuwait's waters (Arabian/Persian Gulf, northern Indian Ocean) discerned four morphotypes, of which three corresponded to A. catenella, A. pacificum, and A.

Global map of characterized dust sources using multisource remote sensing data.

The most recent high-resolution global map of dust emission sources is provided by Ginoux et al. (2012), which utilizes an aerosol loading approach based on time series of MODIS Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD). However, advancements in remote sensing technology and analytical techniques have created a growing need for more accurate and up-to-date maps of global dust sources to enhance the understanding and management of this phenomenon.

Growth and Characterization of GaO for Power Nanodevices Using Metal Nanoparticle Catalysts.

A simple and inexpensive thermal oxidation process is used to grow -GaO oxide (-GaO) thin films/nanorods on a -plane (0001) sapphire substrate using Ag/Au catalysts. The effect of these catalysts on the growth mechanism of GaO was studied by different characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). The XRD results of the grown GaO on a sapphire substrate show three sharp diffraction peaks located at 19.

The multifaceted Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) protein: From molecular composition to extraction techniques, techno-functional properties, and food applications.

Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) seeds are a sustainable, high-quality protein source, with protein content ranging from 24 to 33 %, and up to 62 % in oil-pressed by-products. Protein isolates exhibit molecular weights between 8 and 75 kDa, with key bands in the 20-50 kDa range, reflecting structural diversity. Amino acid analysis confirms the presence of all essential amino acids (EAA), especially histidine, tryptophan, and valine, although lysine and methionine are limiting for certain age groups according to WHO standards.

Integrating neural network approaches with remote sensing for detection and prediction of oil contamination.

Effective monitoring and remediation of hydrocarbon contamination are crucial for environmental protection. This study explores applying a neural network model with Sentinel-2 satellite imagery to detect and classify oil contamination in Kuwait's Greater Burgan Oil Field. We analyzed over 200 Sentinel-2A images covering approximately 195.

Dietary supplementation of cinnamon and turmeric powder enhances growth performance, nutrient digestibility, immune response, and renal function in broiler chickens.

This study investigated the effects of dietary cinnamon and turmeric powder supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, nutrient digestibility, immune response, and renal function in broiler chickens. A total of 300 ROSS 308 broiler chicks were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments: control, 0.5 % cinnamon, 1.

Perspectives approaches using dietary glutamine and L-carnitine toward enhancement of reproductive performance of breeding pigeons and coordination of Genes controlling nutrients transport, lipogenesis and myogenesis in hatched squabs.

Large-scale production of squabs necessitates good planning of nutritional regimen comprising novel feed additives that boost their production. Herein, the combined impact of dietary glutamine and L-carnitine was evaluated on breeding pigeons' reproductive performance and squab's productive performance, profitability, antioxidants and quantifying expression of myogenic, nutrient transporters and lipogenesis related genes. Six-month-old Baladi pigeons (100 pairs) were divided into four treatments, control, Glutamine, L-carnitine and Glut@L-carnitine groups which were fed basal diet fortified with 5 gm/kg diet Glutamine, 60 mg kg diet L-carnitine or combined Glutamine and L-carnitine with the same levels.

Sources and evolution of sulfate in groundwater systems of northern Kuwait.

Higher sulfate concentration in Kuwait's irrigation water poses serious risks to plant health, as many crops have limited tolerance for such high levels. The study is the first attempt in Kuwait to address the elevated sulfate concentrations in the clastic aquifer of northern Kuwait through numerical modeling and geochemical techniques. The geochemical analytical results reveal that groundwater in northern Kuwait is alkaline, with ion abundances in the order of Na⁺ > Ca⁺ > Mg⁺ > K⁺ and Cl  > SO₄  > NO₃  > HCO₃.

First Report on Development of Liquid Microbial Consortium for Plant Growth Promotion of Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) Growing in Indian Himalayan Regions.

The need for high-quality food in the form of nutrients and a balanced diet is one of the biggest problems faced by human population worldwide. The miscellaneous requisition of synthetic fertilizers in order to augment agricultural output causes harmful effects to the agro-ecosystems. The development of biostimulants from a combination of two or more microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and archaea) may be a suitable substitute for agrochemicals in agriculture system.

Effects of lactobacillus and serratopeptidase supplementation on growth performance, hematology, immune response, and intestinal morphology in broiler chicks.

This study evaluated the effects of different levels of Lactobacillus and serratopeptidase enzyme supplementation on growth performance, immune response, hematological parameters, and intestinal histomorphology in broiler chicks. A total of 320-day-old male Hubbard broilers were assigned to four dietary treatments (five replicates) in a completely randomized design as follow: a control diet, and diets supplemented with Lactobacillus at 2 × 10¹°CFU/kg, 3 × 10¹°CFU/kg, and 4 × 10¹°CFU/kg, each combined with 5 mg/kg serratopeptidase. Feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were monitored weekly.

Integrons: the hidden architects of bacterial adaptation, evolution, and the challenges of antimicrobial resistance.

Integrons, a diverse group of genetic elements, have emerged as key players in bacterial adaptation and evolution. These elements, commonly found in both environmental as well as clinical settings, facilitate the acquisition, exchange, and expression of integron cassettes, allowing bacteria to rapidly adapt to changing environments and acquire antibiotic resistance. This review provides an in-depth exploration of the various classes of clinical integrons, including class 1, 2, and 3, highlighting their origins, distribution, and associated mobile elements.

Optimizing mangrove afforestation site selection in gulf cooperation council nations using remote sensing and machine learning.

Mangrove forests are vulnerable coastal ecosystems that provide multiple ecosystem services and act as blue carbon sinks. Mangroves in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries of the Arabian peninsula (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE) have faced pressure from numerous anthropogenic factors including population growth, dredging and reclamation in lagoonal habitats, pollution and rapid urban development. Given the inconsistent outcomes of past mangrove ARR (Afforestation-Reforestation-Revegetation) efforts, our research aimed to identify high-potential ARR sites in the GCC using remote sensing.

Index-based assessment of long-term precipitation pattern from multiple observation stations in central Ethiopia.

Climatic studies through rainfall histories play a major role in human health impact, economy, and environment of developing countries like Ethiopia. Twenty six years (1995-2020) of rainfall data for about 46 locations were taken into account to evaluate the current research. Three potential rainfall indices such as coefficient of variation (CV), rainfall anomaly index (RAI), and standardized precipitation index (SPI) have been selected to study the climatic condition of the central plateau.

Unveiling the microstructural dynamics of Pickering emulsions: A microrheological approach.

Understanding food with complex structures, in particular emulsions, remains a challenge for food professionals. Emulsions exhibit rheological behaviors ranging from the Newtonian to the viscoelastic range when measuring deformation under stress. Unfortunately, they fail to correlate particle forces or interactions, microstructure, and bulk mechanical properties.

Effects of Glutamine Supplementation and Early Cold Conditioning on Cold Stress Adaptability in Broilers.

Cold stress disrupts broiler homeostasis, and a single intervention may be insufficient for protection. This study examined the effects of early cold conditioning (25 ± 1 °C for 3 h at 5 days) and glutamine (Gln) supplementation on broiler thermotolerance during a 16 ± 1 °C cold challenge at 35 days. A 2 × 3 factorial design assigned 360 Cobb-500 broilers to six treatments (six replicates/treatment, ten birds/replicate) with three Gln levels (0%, 0.

Lactobacillus-Enriched Zophobas morio Larvae Impact Performance, Digestibility, Immunity and Economics in Broilers.

The search for safe and effective alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production has intensified due to growing concerns over antimicrobial resistance and food safety. Postbiotics, derived from beneficial microorganisms, have emerged as promising candidates to enhance broiler health and performance. We evaluated the effects of Zophobas morio-based postbiotics on broiler chickens' growth performance, nutrient digestibility, immunity, intestinal health, and economic viability.

Fate and speciation of NO in an arid climatic region: factors assessment.

NO and NO continuously recycle in the lower atmosphere through a complex series of reactions involving NO, VOCs, NO, and O. Therefore, the NO/NO ratio can be utilized in dispersion models as an important substitute to understand the fate of NO and NO in the atmosphere. In this work, random forest regression was used to analyze the significance of meteorological parameters that affect the prediction of the NO/NO in Kuwait's three distinct regions-rural, urban, and industrial for the years 2004 to 2014, where different sources of pollution are present in each of these areas.

CRISPR revolution: Unleashing precision pathogen detection to safeguard public health and food safety.

Foodborne pathogens represent a significant challenge to global food safety, causing widespread illnesses and economic losses. The growing complexity of food supply chains and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance necessitate rapid, sensitive, and portable diagnostic tools. CRISPR technology has emerged as a transformative solution, offering unparalleled precision and adaptability in pathogen detection.

Fermented banana feed and nanoparticles: a new eco-friendly, cost-effective potential green approach for poultry industry.

The quest for sustainable, alternative, and cost-effective biofeed resources has been driven by the increasing costs and environmental concerns linked to conventional poultry feed. The banana plant (Musa spp.), traditionally valued for its fruit, is gaining recognition as a versatile and sustainable resource for the livestock and poultry industry.

Investigating the Effect of Algal Inclusions in Broiler Chickens.

There is growing interest in adding marine algae to poultry feed rations. The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of various inclusions of sp., sp.

Geochemical signatures and their spatial variations in groundwater adjoining major Kuwait oil fields.

Kuwait depends on two major aquifers for the groundwater resources, the younger Kuwait aquifer and the older Dammam formation. The groundwater is brackish to saline in Kuwait aquifers with a probability of contamination adjoining the oil field region. In this context, groundwater samples were collected from three major oil fields in Kuwait (North, Southeast, and West).

Prediction of fat-free mass and fat mass from bioimpedance spectroscopy and anthropometry: a validation study in 7- to 9-year-old Kuwaiti children.

Objective: Childhood obesity is increasing in many countries, including Kuwait. Currently, adiposity is most commonly assessed from simple anthropometric measurements, e.g.

High-pressure treatment of the green and orange Dunaliella salina biomass: effect on particle size distribution, small amplitude oscillatory shear rheology, and microstructure.

Dunaliella salina, a halophilic microalga, is well known for its ability to produce β-carotene and has significant commercial applications. The actively growing green culture turns to orange color due to photosensitization, during which there is a significant reduction in chlorophyll content (chlorophyll A and B: 16.04 and 2.

Feeding the future: A new potential nutritional impact of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and its promising interventions in future for poultry industry.

The increasing demand for sustainable and efficient chicken production has intensified the interest in functional feed additives such as probiotics. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly known as Lactobacillus plantarum) is an important probiotic bacterium that has become an essential component in poultry nutrition owing to its diverse advantages. This bacterium improves gut health by regulating the intestinal microbiota, increasing food absorption, and strengthening the immune system.

Techno-economic assessment of effervescent tablet-based nanofluids.

The techno-economics of producing effervescent tablet-based nanofluids in start-up industries was investigated. The thermophysical properties, equipment costs, consumables, and operational expenditures for the production methods were determined. Electrical costs for running the devices were assessed based on the lowest, average, and highest prices worldwide.