Herndon, VA – September 2025
Dr. Suliman Advisory Group is pleased to announce the acceptance and publication of a research paper authored by Dr. Suliman E. Ahmed in the Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine (Q3 – SCImago Ranking). This publication represents the outcome of a distinguished scientific collaboration with Professor Ghalia Shamlan, Professor of Nutrition Metabolism and Exercise Physiology at King Saud University.
Study Overview
The research examines a potential association between pumpkin seed ingestion and the onset of appendicitis in children, with a particular focus on the role of Campylobacter jejuni.
Research Journey
This project extended over nearly three years of dedicated research and peer review. The process included multiple rounds of revision and refinement following initial rejections, ultimately leading to a strengthened manuscript that was accepted for publication.
Acknowledgments
Dr. Ahmed extends his gratitude to Professor Shamlan for her exceptional academic contributions, and to former colleagues at Riyadh Care Hospital—Dr. Imadeldin Mahgoub and Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Abdelaziz—for their valuable assistance in data collection. Appreciation is also given to Dr. Manaf Kadori, then Head of the Department of Pediatrics, for his ongoing support and encouragement during the course of this research.
Significance
Publication in a Q3-ranked international journal underscores the scientific merit and academic recognition of this work. Reflecting on this achievement, Dr. Ahmed noted:
> “This experience reinforced an important lesson—that meaningful and sustainable scientific impact is achieved not through speed or noise, but through patience, persistence, and precision over time.”
🔗 Read the full article here:
Pumpkin Seed Ingestion and Pediatric Appendicitis – Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine
