Professional Summary.

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Ambitious chemist with a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry, specializing in the template-mediated and wet-chemical synthesis and advanced characterization of complex functional metal-oxide nanocomposites and nanomaterials. Proven expertise in driving "bottom-up" design to exert precise control over the crystallization, size, and morphological shape of functional oxides. I focus on unraveling atomic-scale structure-property-performance relationships, leveraging extensive hands-on experience in powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), TEM, SEM, XPS, FTIR, and optical spectroscopy to correlate defects and nanostructure with targeted material applications.

 

Education.

 

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        I.Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry | Port Said University, Egypt | 2024.

   Grade: A+

·         Dissertation: “Modified Two-Dimensional Materials for Pollution Control”

·         Synthesis & Development: Innovated novel, "bottom-up" synthesis methods to create self-assembled graphene quantum dots and functional metal-oxide-doped graphene architectures.

·         Functional Application: Quantum investigations and Engineered of these materials for advanced photocatalytic harvesting to facilitate the remediation and interaction of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) and organic pollutants. 

Paper 1 Link , Paper 2 Link, Paper 3 Link, Paper 4 Link , Paper 5 Link , Paper 6 Link / MXene Functionalization

 

     II. M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry | Port Said University, Egypt | 2021.

Grade: A

·         Thesis: “Removal of Environmental Pollutants Using Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles”

·         Synthesis & Morphological Control: Investigated the physical and chemical correlations of organic ligand precursors on the morphological and thermodynamic parameters of synthesized transition metal oxides. This work directly established my practical experience in utilizing organic templates to control the size, shape, and crystallization of functional oxide materials.  Paper 1 Link, Paper 2 Link

 

  III. Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry | Suez Canal University, Egypt | 2017.

 Grade: A

·         Biomolecular Expertise: Acquired foundational knowledge in biological macromolecules and physiological systems.

 

 IV. B.Sc. in Chemistry | Suez Canal University, Egypt | 2010

 

 Appointments.

 

 

·  Full-Time Materials Chemistry Researcher & X-ray Unit In-charge | NTRC, BUE (2024–Present):

Operate and supervise X-ray (Malvern Panalytical Empyrean 3) facilities to deliver advanced materials characterization workflows to tight project deadlines for internal and external users.  ( Link ).

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· Full-Time Assistant Researcher (Synthesis Unit) | NTRC, BUE (2021–2024):

Engineered bottom-up synthesis methods to precisely control the size, shape, and crystallization of functional metal oxides and 2D nanocomposites. (Link )

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·  Graduate Research Assistant | Port Said University (2016–2020):

Executed targeted wet-chemistry synthesis of transition metal oxide nanoparticles while collaborating to meet strategic academic milestones.

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· Quality control ICP-OES Chemist | National Holding Water Authority (2013–2016):

Conducted high-precision Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy and analytical methods while maintaining accurate logbooks and strictly adhering to mandatory laboratory safety protocols.  

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· Mandatory Military Service | Egypt (2011–2012):

Completed service with a grade of "Excellent,", demonstrating strong discipline and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

 

Scholarships, Research Grants & Advanced Scientific Training.

 

· 11th European Crystallography School (ECS11), Department of Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden, June–July 2026. Intensive training in crystallography, powder X-ray diffraction (Rietveld refinement), and 3D electron diffraction. ( Link )

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· National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic (SAIA) Invitation, Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Košice (TUKE), Slovakia, October- December 2026.  

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· Research Grant, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna, Russia, February 2026. Project: "Neutron Activation Insights into the Electronic Structure and Environmental Applications of 2D Magnesium Stannate" (Grant No. 2025-09-24-11-24-37). ( Link )

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· Soft X-ray beamline Helmholtz-SESAME (XAS) Beamline-Synchrotron User Grant, Jordan, May 2025. Project: (Grant No. #20245169) · ( Link )

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· Advanced Scientific Training, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt, September 2024. 120-hour Graduate-Level Course on Radiation Sources, Radioactive Materials, and Radiation Protection Against Ionizing Radiation. ( Link )

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· Soft X-ray beamline Helmholtz-SESAME (XAS) Beamline-Synchrotron User Grant, Jordan, May 2024.Project: (Grant No. # 20250105).

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· Doctoral Mobility Scholarship, International Student Practice, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna, Russia, May 2023. (Link)

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Funded Projects

2024

(Member) Autonomous α-Fe2O3 hollow-spheres with carbon-stabilized defects: calcination-tuned humidity sensor performance , Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Najran University for funding this work under the Growth Funding Program grant code (NU/GP/SERC/13/264–2). ( Link )

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(Member) First Principles DFT- Modeling of Molecular Analogues for binding specific proteins, Deanship of Scientific Research at Najran University (grant number NU/GP/SERC/13/264–3). (Link )

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2023

(Member) Indole Derivatives to Control Mild Steel Corrosion in Acidic Environments, Deanship of Graduate Studies, and Scientific Research at Jouf University for funding this work through research grant

No. (DGSSR-2024-02-01177).(Link ) 

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(Member) Terbium Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using a In2O3 Nano adsorbent and Arthrospira platensis Biomass, Deputy for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education through the Initiative of Institutional Funding at University of Ha’il-Saudi Arabia, through project number IFP-22 118. (Link )

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(Member) Metal/Carbon nanotube interaction, the science, technology, and innovation funding authority (STDF) financial funding this work through the project ID:37105. (Link)

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Published Articles:

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1.   Alqahtani, H.; El-Sattar, S.M.A.; Faqerah, N.; Faisal, S.; Rizk, M.A.; EL-Moslamy, S.H.; Abdelhamid, H.N.; Islam Gomaa*. Ultrasound-Assisted Synthesis of a ZnO–Te/TeO2 Nanocomposite for Multidrug-Resistant Microorganism and Biofilm Eradication. J. Mater. Chem. B 2026, DOI: Link  (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5.4) .

2.  Islam Gomaa; Fatma Gamal; Haitham Kalil; Hanan Elhaes; I. Ali, A; Dongwhi Choi; H. Ramzy, G; A. Ibrahim, M. Synergistic Waste-Derived Fillers Induce Polar Phase Transformation for High-Performance Fluorinated Polymer. RSC Adv. 2026, 16, 7974-7991, DOI: Link  (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 4.6).

3.    Islam Gomaa; Al-Namshah, K.S; Abdelhamid, H.N. Hybrid Mesoporous Mn2O3/Carbon as Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors. J. Clust. Sci. 2025, 37, 5, DOI: Link  (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 3.6).

4.    Islam Gomaa; Yushin, N; Bayachou, M; Stanić, V; Zinicovscaia, I. Synthesis and Characterization of Eco-Engineered Hollow Fe2O3/Carbon Nanocomposite Spheres: Evaluating Structural, Optical, Antibacterial, and Lead Adsorption Properties. Nanomater. 2025, 15, 1850, DOI: Link  (ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 4.3).

5.    Islam Gomaa*., Helal, A., Ibrahim, M. A., Hosny, N. M. 2D CuO/rGO nanocomposite: a novel architecture for enhanced Cr(VI) photo-reduction. BMC Chemistry 2025, 19(1), 174, DOI: Link  (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 4.6).

6.    Islam Gomaa*., Gamal, F., Elmahgary, M. G., Ibrahim, M. A., Hosny, N. M. Acoustic-assisted Fabrication, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Application of Ni2O3/NiO/rGO Nanocomposites. Current Analytical Chemistry 2025, DOI: Link

7.    Alsaiari, R.A., Islam Gomaa*, Abdelhamid, H.N. Eco-Engineered Co₃O₄/CoO/C Nanohybrid for Supercapacitors and Efficient Water Splitting. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 2025, 50, 10606, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 2.9)

8.    Islam Gomaa*; Elsoudy, S; Elmahgary, M.G; Abdel-Rehim, A.A. Reducing Friction in Machine Oil via Cesium-Hybridized Graphene Oxide Quantum Dot Additives. Sci. Reports 2025, 15, 43584, DOI: Link

9.    Islam Gomaa*., Alsaiari, R. A., Morsy, M., Rizk, M. A. Autonomous sampling of α-Fe2O3 hollow microspheres with carbon-stabilized defects: calcination-tuned humidity sensor performance. Current Applied Physics 2025, 80, 158-168, DOI: Link

10. Alqahtani, H; Refaat, A; Islam Gomaa*. Functionalized 2D Hexaazatriphenylene as Hydrogen Storage Platform: A DFT-Guided Design Approach. Curr. Anal. Chem. 2025, 21, 1-16, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q3 Journal, Impact Factor 1.7)

11.    Alqahtani, H; Islam Gomaa*; Refaat, A; Mansour, M.S.A; Alsaiari, R.A; Rizk, M.A. First-Principles Modeling of Nitazoxanide Analogues as Prospective PFOR-Targeted Antibacterials. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26, 11578, DOI: Link  

12.    Bakr, M., Hashad, M. E., Islam Gomaa. Attia, S. Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Molecular Characterization of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Isolates Recovered from Caseous Lymphadenitis in Sheep. Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science 2025, 56(13), 711-723, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q3 Journal, Impact Factor 0.6)

13.    Islam Gomaa., Aleid, G., El-Moslamy, S. H., Abdel-Hameed, R., Kamoun, E. A. Synergistic efficacy of ZnO quantum dots, Ag NPs, and nitazoxanide composite against multidrug-resistant human pathogens as new trend of revolutionizing antimicrobial treatment. Discover Nano 2024, 19(1), 164, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 4.5)

14.    Islam Gomaa., Hosny, N. M., Elhaes, H., Elmahgary, M. G.,; Ibrahim, M. A. Two-Dimensional MXene as a Promising Adsorbent for Trihalomethanes Removal: A Density-Functional Theory Study. Nanomaterials 2024, 14(5), 454, DOI: Link

15.    Islam Gomaa. Hosny, N. M., Ibrahim, M. A. Self-assembled dendrites of graphene oxide quantum dots via bottom-up lyophilization synthesis. Journal of Molecular Structure 2024, 1296, 136818, DOI: Link

16.    Islam Gomaa., Kalil, H., Abdel-Salam, A. I., Ibrahim, M. A., Bayachou, M. Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibers with Embedded Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Preparation, Structural Characterization, and Biological Activity. Applied Nano 2024, 5(4), 245-257, DOI: Link  (Scopus-indexed, Q2 Journal)

17.    Morsy, M., Islam Gomaa., Mokhtar, M., Kamoun, E. A., Ali, A. I. N-doped TiO2/rGO: synthesis, structure, optical characteristics, and humidity sensing applications. Nanotechnology 2024, 35(32), 325501, DOI: Link

18.    Ezzat, H. A., El-Sayed, N. M., Shehata, D., Zahran, H. Y., Islam Gomaa. Molecular modeling analyses of functionalized cellulose. Scientific Reports 2024, 14(1), 27698, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 3.9)

19.    Morsy, M., Helal, A., Islam Gomaa., Abdelbasir, S. M., Maysara, A. Decorating carbon nanotubes with different ratios of graphene quantum dots via ultrasonication as a potential material for CO2 capture. HBRC Journal 2024, 20(1), 58-73, DOI: Link 

20. Islam Gomaa., Abdel-Salam, A. I., Khalid, A.,; Soliman, T. S. Fabrication, structural, morphological, and optical features of Mn2O3 polyhedron nano-rods and Mn2O3/reduced graphene oxide hybrid nanocomposites. Optics and Laser Technology 2023, 161, 109126, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5.0)

21.    Islam Gomaa., Emam, M. H., Wassel, A. R., Bayachou, M., Ibrahim, M. A. Microspheres with 2D rGO/Alginate Matrix for Unusual Prolonged Release of Cefotaxime. Nanomaterials 2023, 13(9), 1527, DOI: Link 

22.    Hosny, N. M., Islam Gomaa. Elmahgary, M. G. Adsorption of polluted dyes from water by transition metal oxides: A review. Applied Surface Science Advances 2023, 15, 100395, DOI: Link (ESCI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 6.2)

23.    Morsy, M., Islam Gomaa., Abd Elhamid, A. E. M., Aly, M. A. S.,; Elzwawy, A. Ternary nanocomposite comprising MnO2, GQDs, and PANI as a potential structure for humidity sensing applications. Scientific Reports 2023, 13(1), 21742, DOI: Link

24.    Morsy, M., Islam Gomaa. Mokhtar, M. M., ElHaes, H., Ibrahim, M. Design and implementation of humidity sensor based on carbon nitride modified with graphene quantum dots. Scientific Reports 2023, 13(1), 2891, DOI: Link

25.    Hosny, N. M., Islam Gomaa., Elmahgary, M. G.,; Ibrahim, M. A. ZnO doped C: Facile synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic degradation of dyes. Scientific Reports 2023, 13(1), 14173, DOI: Link

26.    Elhaes, H., Abdel-Salam, A. I., Islam Gomaa., Refaat, A.,; Ibrahim, M. A. Facile synthesis, structural, morphological, and electronic investigation of Mn2O3 nano-rice shape and Mn2O3-rGO hybrid nanocomposite. Optical and Quantum Electronics 2023, 55(11), 947, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 2.8)

27.    Hosny, N. M., Islam Gomaa., Abd El-Moemen, A.,; Anwar, Z. M. Adsorption of Ponceau Xylidine dye by synthesised Mn2O3 nanoparticles. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 2023, 103(20), 9616-9632, DOI: Link

28.    Omar, A., Islam Gomaa., Mohamed, O. A., Elhaes, H.,; Ibrahim, M. A. Investigation of morphological, structural and electronic transformation of PVDF and ZnO/rGO/PVDF hybrid membranes. Optical and Quantum Electronics 2023, 55(4), 381, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 4)

29.    Soliman, T. S., Vshivkov, S. A., Abdel-Salam, A. I., Islam Gomaa. Khalid, A. Structural and optical parameters of polyvinyl alcohol films reinforced with Mn2O3/reduced graphene oxide composite. Physica Scripta 2023, 98(1), 015832, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 2.6)

30.    Morsy, M., Islam Gomaa., Taha, W., Shoukry, H.,; Mokhtar, M. M. Optimization and surface functionalization of carbon nanotubes using different hierarchical metal oxide nanoparticles. Molecules 2023, 28(1), 108, DOI: Link  

31.    Morsy, M., Abdel-Salam, A. I., Islam Gomaa., Kaili, H.,; Helal, A. Highly Efficient Photocatalysts for Methylene Blue Degradation Based on a Platform of Deposited GO-ZnO Nanoparticles on Polyurethane Foam. Molecules 2023, 28(1), 108, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 4.2)

32.    Al-Bagawi, A. H., Yushin, N., Hosny, Islam Gomaa, N. M., Kalli, H.,; Zinicovscaia, I. Terbium Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using a In2O3 Nanoadsorbent and Arthrospira platensis Biomass. Nanomaterials 2023, 13(19), 2698, DOI: Link

33.    Abdel-Salam, A. I., Islam Gomaa., Khalid, A., Soliman, T. S. Investigation of raman spectrum, structural, morphological, and optical features of Fe2O3 and Fe2O3/reduced graphene oxide hybrid nanocomposites. Physica Scripta 2022, 97(12), 125807, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 2.6)

34.    Morsy, M., Abdel-Salam, A. I., Rayan, D. A., Islam Gomaa. Elzwawy, A. Oil/water separation and functionality of smart carbon nanotube–titania nanotube composite. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2022, 24(11), 226, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 2.6)

35.    Hegazy, M. A., Ezzat, H. A., Yahia, I. S., Islam Gomaa. Ibrahim, M. A. Effect of CuO and Graphene on PTFE Microfibers: Experimental and Modeling Approaches. Polymers 2022, 14(6), 1069, DOI: Link (SCIE/ISI-indexed, Q1 Journal )

36.    Bayoumy, A. M., Islam Gomaa., Elhaes, H., Abdel-Aal, M. S.,; Ibrahim, M. A. Application of graphene/nickel oxide composite as a humidity sensor. Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 64(1), 85-91, DOI: Link .

37.    Ezzat, H. A., Islam Gomaa., Gawad, A. E.-D. A., Elhaes, H., Ibrahim, M. A. Semiempirical Molecular Modeling Analyses for Graphene/Nickel Oxide Nanocomposite. Letters in Applied Nanobioscience 2020, 9(4), 1459-1466, DOI: Link

38.    Hosny, N. M., Islam Gomaa., Abd El-Moemen, A., Anwar, Z. M. Synthesis, magnetic and adsorption of dye onto the surface of NiO nanoparticles. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 2020, 31(11), 8413-8422, DOI: Link

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Teaching, Training, Scientific Activities & Professional Engagement

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• Co-supervisor of 4 Postgraduate students (Two master thesis and Two PhD dissertation), 2025-till now

• Oral Presenter, 32nd International Symposium on Nuclear and Innovative Nanotechnology (ISINN-32), Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna, Russia (Link ) .

• Guest Editor, Bentham Science Publishers; Reviewer for Springer Nature, Elsevier, and Bentham Science Publishers.

• Approved Scientific Trainer, Egyptian Syndicate of Scientific Professions, delivering professional training in Inorganic Nanomaterials Preparation and Characterization at the British University in Egypt (BUE), Egypt (2022–Present) ( Link ).

• Lead Trainer, 80-hour Professional Workshop on Metal Oxide Synthesis and Characterization, National Research Centre (NRC), Egypt (2023).

• Oral Presenter, ISINN-30 Multinational Scientific Meeting (Russia–China–Egypt), Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (2024).

• Oral Presenter, 12th African Materials Research Society (AMRS) Conference, Kigali, Rwanda (2024).

• Poster Presenter, High-Performance Photocatalytic, Self-Cleaning, and Pollutant Removal Using Smart 2D Carbon-Doped Mn₂O₃ Nanocomposite/PVDF Membranes, International Conference on Environmental Sciences (ICES 2023), Saudi Arabia.

• Conference Organizer, 4th International Conference on Molecular Modeling and Spectroscopy, National Research Centre (NRC), Egypt (2022).

• Member, International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN) (2025–Present).

• Organizing Committee Member, The Fourth Hybrid International Conference on Molecular Modeling and Spectroscopy, National Research Center (NRC), Cairo, 2022.

• Attendee, "Nano-Tech Applications" Conference, National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, January 2020.

• Local Ambassador, International Techne Organization for Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, 2020-2022.

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Awards and Professional Licensures

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• Member: IUCr Early Career Boards (ECB) of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr), 2026.

• Scopus Award (BUE, 2023-2025) for prestigious publishing.

• Licensed junior Consultant in Material Chemistry and Environmental Application, Governmental Scientist Syndicate. Egypt, 2025.

• Licensed PXRD Operator from Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority. ( Link )

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References

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1. Prof. Dr. Samir Mohamed El Rayes: Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt (samir_elrayes@science.suez.edu.eg ).

2. Prof. Dr. Zeinab Ahmed Anwar: Main supervisor at Chemistry Department, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt (zainab_ahmed@science.suez.edu.e g).

3.  Prof. Dr. Mona G. Arafa: director of Nanotechnology Research Centre, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt (mona.arafa@bue.edu.eg ).

4. Prof. Dr. Shahira Hussainy Ahmed Selim EL-Moslamy: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, Egypt (selmoslamy@srtacity.sci.eg ).

5. Dr. Habil. Inga Zinicovscaia: Joint Institute of Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia & Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest-Magurele, Romania (zinikovskaia@mail.ru)  (inga@jinr.ru ).

6. Dr. Hani Nasser Abdelhamid: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt (hany.abdelhamid@aun.edu.eg ).

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