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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRisk Assessment Study for Storage ExplosiveS. Saiful Azhar, M. Abdul Rahman, M. Saari et al.In Malaysia, there has been rapidly increasing usage in amount of explosives due to widely expansion in quarrying and mining industries. The explosives are usually stored in the storage where the safety precaution had given high attention. As the storage of large quantity of explosive can be hazardous to workers and nearby residents in the events of accidental denotation of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2006 · 7,098 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of the 16-20 February 2025 Damaging Heavy Rainfall in BotswanaOliver MosesHeavy rainfall that occurred from 16-20 February 2025 over most of Botswana caused, for example, flash flooding, fatalities, and widespread displacement, with the most severe impacts in the Gaborone-Mochudi region in the southeastern parts of the country. The drivers of this event are poorly understood; hence, this study analyses the rainfall characteristics using CHIRPS and station data. It also analyses … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 1 · 24 Aug 2026 · 1,111 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessing the Comparative Effectiveness of Ensemble CatBoost Versus XGBoost Models in Predicting Heart Disease OutcomesManivannan D., G. Gifta Jerith, G. Chandra Sekhar et al.Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are a common form of heart disease that remains a significant global cause of mortality, responsible for more than 30% of all fatalities. Without intervention, the global fatality count is projected to reach 22 million by 2030. Arterial plaque buildup may impede blood flow, potentially causing heart attacks or strokes. A combination of risk causes, including lack … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 4 · 4 May 2026 · 1,544 accessesView PDF Cite

Case SeriesOpen accessIn the abstractSurge of Mucormycosis in the Jaws Among COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series Highlighting the Role of Diabetes and ImmunosuppressionRam Mohan, Dharnappa Poojary, Sreehari Sreedhar et al.Mucormycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection caused by Mucorales species, frequently occurring in immunocompromised patients. This case series investigates the alarming rise in maxillary mucormycosis among post-COVID-19 patients in India and explores its correlation with uncontrolled diabetes and immunosuppressive conditions. This case series analyzed 52 patients, primarily with maxillary infections, to identify the association between COVID-19 and mucormycosis. Diagnostic methods … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1,346 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEpidemiological Insights and Case Fatality Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in Indian States During the First WaveRakesh Kaushik, Nikita et al.Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has globally spread, causing a significant health crisis. India, with over 157,000 fatalities, ranks third globally in mortality cases. While vaccine development has played a pivotal role in decelerating the virus's spread, understanding the specific factors influencing morbidity and mortality during the first wave remains essential. This retrospective study analyzes data from 28 Indian … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2025 · 4,308 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Electromagnetic Field Frequency on the Behavior and Mortalities of Living OrganismsTatyana Degtyarevskaya, Andrei VokhmintsevThe objective of this investigation is to assess the influence of electromagnetic fields on living organisms. The impact of electromagnetic radiation of varying intensities on alterations in behavioral responses and mortality rates of living organisms was examined under controlled laboratory conditions at the first Moscow state medical university, named after I.M. Sechenov. The subjects of the study encompassed 10 specimens … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 2 · 19 Jan 2024 · 5,296 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSuperiority of Prostration as a Protection from Lightning StrikeMiah Muhammad AdelProblem statement: Because of the significant fatalities due to lightning strikes in open fields, exploration has been made to find the human body’s most comfortable posture having the lowest length, width and height and the least ground touch in any terrain indoor and outdoor for the safest shelter from lightning strikes that neutralize an enormous amount of positive and negative … …Physics International, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 14 May 2012 · 15,423 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWind Load Effects on Manufactured Home FoundationsRamesh K. Dhungana, Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh, Ellie H. FiniProblem statement: Manufactured homes are susceptible to hurricane damage. Each year, significant losses, in terms of fatalities and property damage, are reported. There is always a prevalent concern about lateral load resistance capacity of tie-down system of manufactured homes when subjected to windstorms. This study is performed to determine the effects of hurricane wind on manufactured homes’ foundations. Approach: A … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 25 Jan 2012 · 8,329 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractChanging Public Policy Due to Saudi City of Jeddah Flood DisasterNaill M. Momani, Ayman S. FadilProblem statement: This study discussed the last flood disaster which occurred in Jeddah City-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 25th of November 2009 which caused more than 121 fatalities and billions of dollars in losses in addition to around 20,000 sheltered families which cause a shift in public policy to deal with natural disasters in Saudi Arabia. Approach: We followed the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 9,012 accessesView PDF Cite