The antioxidant and pro-oxidant effects of thymoquinone (TQ), a natural main constituent of
the volatile oil of Nigella sativa seeds, and a synthetic structurally-related tert-…

Recruitment of activated T cells to mucosal surfaces, such as the airway epithelium, is
important in host defense and for the development of inflammatory diseases at these sites. We …

Change orders are usually issued to cover variations in scope of work, material quantities,
design errors, and unit rate changes. This paper discusses variations in public construction …

Background: High expression of IL-5 by T cells in the airways of asthmatic individuals is
believed to play a fundamental role in the eosinophilia associated with this disease. Recently, …

This research was undertaken to study the effect of copper slag (CS) and cement by-pass
dust (CBPD) addition on concrete properties. In addition to the control mixture, two different …

Energy impacts so many aspects of our lives. This makes it necessary to evaluate multiple
aspects when we are evaluating energy alternatives. This chapter introduces us to a …

We examined whether Nigella sativa (NS) oil and its active constituent thymoquinone (TQ)
attenuate oxidative stress in the heart and brain in an experimental model of diabetes mellitus …

Interleukin (IL)-18 is an interferon (IFN)-gamma-inducing cytokine suggested to be important
in regulating inflammatory responses. This study investigated the pulmonary expression of …

A controlled low strength material (CLSM) is a self-compacted, cementitious material used
primarily as a backfill. It is also known as a flowable fill which is usually a mixture of fine …

Among the recent line of technological innovations, nanotechnology takes a promising
position in agriculture and food production. Nanotechnology permits definite advances in …