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Research ArticleEvaluation of Automated Platforms for Accurate Identification of Post-COVID-19 Candida auris Isolates
Fatma Ahmed, Iman M. El-Kholy, Nadia A. Elkady, Adel A. El-Mehalawy, Dalia A.M. Abdou
During the worldwide spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), outbreaks of Candida auris- multidrug-resistant (MDR) yeast have been reported. The aim of this study was to provide comprehensive detection methods for C. auris. Accurate and timely identific…
7 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.5.498.518
Research ArticleBioprocessing of Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Bagasse for Bioethanol Production from the Stress-Tolerant Pichia kudriavzevii and Candida tropicalis Yeast Strains
Gajendrakumar Pujar, Seema J. Patel, Bilwashri Hadagali
The continual depletion of fossil fuel resources has drawn attention to the value of renewable fuels, specifically bioethanol, to resolve future demands for energy. Utilizing the method of simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF), the conversion of…
7 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.5.519.529
Research ArticleMelia azedarach Phenolic and Terpenoid Leaf Extracts Impair Biofilm Production and Quorum Sensing in Clinical Escherichia coli Isolates
Iman Jawad Kadhim, Alaa Akeel Jasim, Hadeel Abbas Hassan
To address the escalating drug resistance of uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), this study aimed to examine the phytochemical profile and biological potential of Melia azedarach leaf extracts. Hexane and ethanol fractions were obtained via ultrasound-assis…
8 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.5.465.481
Research ArticleEfficacy of Trichoderma species as Biocontrol Agents for Management of Tomato Fruit Rot
Mohamed F.A. Ahmed, Hamam H. Youns, Maha A. El-Abhar, Maryan M. Youssef, Ahmed A. Elsisi
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is a globally remarkable crop, yet its production is severely limited by fungal pathogens that cause fruit rots, particularly those caused by Alternaria species. The aims of this study were to evaluate several integrated…
8 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.5.482.497
Research ArticleProspecting for Mannanolytic Bacteria from Cabbage kimchi for the Bioconversion of Glucomannan into Mannooligosaccharides
Shavira Amalia Rahim, Prayoga Suryadarma, Nisa Rachmania Mubarik, Dian Natalia Peni
Despite the great potential of glucomannan as a biopolymer, its commercial uses are constrained by its highly viscous, poorly accessible molecular structure. To produce mannooligosaccharides (MOS), enzymatic hydrolysis is a desirable and eco-friendly alternati…
30 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.4.451.464
Research ArticleNasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus as a Potential Source of Surgical Site Infections: Phenotypic and Molecular Evidence Using 16S rRNA PCR-RFLP Typing
Aya Hussein Elhammamy, Soad El-Badry Abdel-Rehim, Ghada M. El-Sayed, Sabah M. Alkhawagah
Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent one of the most common complications after surgery. Nasal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus (Staph. aureus) is a well-recognized risk factor for SSIs. Colonizing Staph. aureus may serve as a reservoir for subsequ…
7 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.4.437.450
ReviewPhyto-extracts and Nanoparticles Based Strategies for Controlling Multidrug Resistant Bacterial Infections
Safaa Saed, Rania M. Ali, Nashwa El-Gazzar, Abdul-Raouf Al-Mohammadi, Ahmed Askora
Multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial strains were isolated and identified from either medicinal samples or foods. This study aims to develop recent strategies for controlling MDR bacteria based on phyto-extracts and nanoparticles (NPs). Recent protocols for inh…
7 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.4.416.436
Research ArticleAntiviral Activity of Selected Bacillus Isolates against Tobacco Mosaic Virus and Their Molecular Identification Using 16S rRNA Sequencing and Start Codon Targeted Markers
Alaa M. Barakat, Safaa M. Omar, Ahmed Attya, Ahmed Mahdy, Atef S. Sadik, Aya H. Abo-Zaid
Biological control using Bacillus species has gained increasing attention as an environmentally friendly strategy for managing plant viral diseases. Understanding the genetic diversity of the microbial isolates is essential for explaining variations in their b…
7 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.4.396.415
Research ArticleMagnetite Nanoparticles–Antibiotic Composites Boost Antibacterial Efficacy Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Sereen M.B. Bataineh, Samya M. Abu-Zreg, Isam M. Arafa, Hanan M. Hammouri, Homa Darmani
Many early-generation antibiotics, previously deemed ineffective due to bacterial resistance. This study aimed to reconsider the potential use of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections through their integration with metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs), which…
13 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026.10.4.377.395
Research ArticleEvaluation of miR-23b and miR-375 Genes Expression as Diagnostic Biomarkers in Women with High-Risk of Human Papillomavirus Infection
Ansam Dawod Salman
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are a significant global public health issue and a major cause of the development of cervical cancers. This study aimed to investigate the circulating expression levels of miR-23b-5p and miR-375-5p in HPV-positive women as…
4 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.4.366.376
Research ArticlePrevalence of Fluoroquinolone Resistance Genes Among Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Isolates from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Egypt
Raghda Hager, Shimaa A. Abdel Salam, Nagwa M. Abo El-Magd
luoroquinolones (FQs) are an optional treatment for serious infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CREs), which pose a considerable risk in the hospitalized patients. Quinolone resistance arises mainly from chromosomal mutations within the…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.3.353.365
Research ArticleMolecular Identification of Pectinolytic Bacteria Isolated from Rotten Fruit and Optimization of Pectinase Production Using Response Surface Methodology
Tienbnoma Sandrine Ouedraogo, Mamounata Diao, Boureima Kaboré, Iliassou Mogmenga, Fréderic Anderson Konkobo, Roger Dakuyo et al.
Pectinases are enzymes of major industrial interest. This study aimed to isolate and characterize pectinolytic bacteria obtained from decomposing fruit and optimize the composition of the culture medium. Bacteria were isolated on a reconstituted, selective pec…
25 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.3.331.352
Research ArticleGenome Mining Reveals Plant Growth-Promoting and Antagonistic Potential of Streptomyces sp. S.PB5 Obtained from an Extinct Volcanic Soil
Kusavadee Sangdee, Praphat Kawicha, Thanwanit Thanyasiriwat, Rattana Pengproh, Khanitta Somtrakoon, Aphidech Sangdee
Streptomyces species are increasingly recognized as multifunctional plant growth-promoting bacteria with potential applications in sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to investigate the genomic basis of plant growth-promoting and antagonistic traits in a…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.3.311.330
Research ArticleIntegrated In silico and In vitro Evaluation of the Antiviral Potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa Ethanolic Extract Against Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Amira M. Abo Saif, Alshaymaa I. Ahmed, Atef S. Sadik, Allam A. Megahed, Shimaa K. Ali
Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is a major plant pathogen causing significant agricultural losses. Roselle-derived phytochemicals, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, are recognized for their broad-spectrum antiviral properties. This study aimed to evaluate th…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.3.286.310
Research ArticleOptimization of Biomass and Protein Production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae through a Specific Combination of Aerobic-Anaerobic Conditions for Nutritional Applications
Zahra Safdari, Mohd Khairol Anuar Ariffin, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Eris Elianddy Supeni
Microbial protein or single cell protein (SCP) is a novel protein source anticipated to contribute substantially to future human nutrition. This study aimed to optimize SCP production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae applying an enhanced approach within a newly dev…
21 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.3.267.285
Research ArticleFunctional Sustainable dyeing of Traditional Tembe Nggoli Textile using Bacterial Pigments with Dual Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties
Ruslan Ruslan, Muh Nasir, Muhammad Azdy Faroby, Wanda Qoriasmadillah, Faturrahman Faturrahman
Sustainable multifunctional natural dye solutions are needed due to the ecological impact of the textile industry. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the potential of pigments obtained from the anoxygenic photosynthetic bacterial Chromatium sp. (red-orange…
6 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.3.253.266
Research ArticleInnovative Chitosan–Caffeic Acid Phenyl Ester Nanocomposite as a Sustainable Tool against Charcoal Rot Disease of Sunflower in Egypt
Sally M. Amer, Heba Yousef, Germine M. Hamdy, Rehab R. Abdrabou, Said S. Moselhy
The growing problems of environmental pollution and resistance to fungicides in sunflower farming draw attention to the necessity of the sustainable level of disease control. The aim of this study was to examine the production, characterization, and biological…
14 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.2.232.252
ReviewChitosan, Trichoderma and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Triad for Plant Growth Promotion and Disease Management
Farah K. Ahmed, Rabab M. El-Sherif, Mohamed G. Farahat, Ahmed M. Gabr
For the sustainable intensification of agriculture, there is an urgent need for innovative approaches with the ability to enhance the productivity of crops without having any negative impacts on the environment or the human health due to the increased use of a…
14 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.2.201.231
Research ArticleAntifungal Activity of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract and Bacillus subtilis Product Against Rhizoctonia solani, the Causal Agent of Tomato Root Rot Disease in Egypt
Rasha E. Selim, Sahar. M. Moussa, Hanan F.B. Youssef
Rhizoctonia root rot is one of the most destructive diseases of tomato and other crops. This study aimed to investigate antifungal efficacy of Moringa oleifera leaf methanol extract, Bacillus subtilis product (sting), and their combination against the fungal c…
2 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.2.181.200
Research ArticleIncidence of Patulin-Producing Fungi in Some Foods: Isolation, Patulin Analysis and Risk Assessment
Asmaa Sayed Ali, Marwa N. Ahmed, Gihan Mohammed El-Moghazy, Salah H. Salem, Diaa A. Marrez, Olfat S. Barakat
A variety of fungal species produces the mycotoxin patulin (PAT) and represents a health hazard contaminant in several food stuffs. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify PAT- producing fungi, determine the incidence of PAT in different juices, and…
2 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.nrmj/2026/10.2.167.180