Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Behind the paper: Global meta-analysis of banana grown under high density, natural and artificial shade
Banana is an important nutrient dense fruit crop cultivated in tropics, sub-tropics and consumed around the World. Banana is cultivated as sole-crop in open field at different planting densities, in greenhouse and also grown as a favorable inter crop in agroforestry systems.
When Artificial Intelligence Designs a Smile: Promise, Pitfalls, and the Human Touch
A smile conveys warmth, confidence, and emotion. In dentistry, designing a natural, balanced smile blends art and science. While clinicians rely on proportions, symmetry, and intuition, AI now offers speed and standardization—raising the question: can it match human artistry?
What do we really know about dairy and chronic diseases?
Dairy fats, inflammation and the food matrix
Islamic Jurisprudence, Biomedical Ethics, and the Social Construct in Relation to Intersex People
In this endeavor, I sought to better understand the existing literature on intersex people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Unravelling the long-term river health status of Kruger National Park Rivers using macroinvertebrate-based monitoring
Freshwater ecosystems face severe threats from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. This study analyzes a decade of biomonitoring data (2010–2019) from Kruger National Park’s four rivers using SASS5, habitat, and physicochemical metrics to assess resilience against upstream human pressures.
The Story Behind Our Study on Childhood Fractures
Every parent knows the panic that sets in when a child falls and cries in pain. Childhood fractures are among the most common injuries worldwide. These fractures are unique: children’s bones are not just smaller versions of adult bones—they grow, heal, and behave differently.