Soluble Neuropilin-1 Response to Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes: Increased Risk or Protection in SARS-CoV-2 Infection? by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) is activated in type 2 diabetes (T2D); therefore, the aim of this study was to determine if hypoglycaemia-induced stress in T2D would potentiate serum NRP1(sNRP1) levels, reflecting an increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A case-control study of aged-matched T2D (n = 23) and control (n = 23) subjects who underwent a hyperinsulinemic clamp over 1-hour to hypoglycemia(<40mg/dl) with subsequent timecourse of 4-hours and 24-hours. …”

SARS‐CoV‐2 omicron variant may present with severe sickle cell painful crisis: A report of two cases by Elrazi Ali (14777284)

“…Patients with sickle cell disease infected with SARS-CoV-2 are reported to have increased risk for hospitalization, thrombosis, and other complications compared with non-sickle cell patients. …”

A clustering metaheuristic for large orienteering problems by Almiqdad Elzein (13141038)

“…The metaheuristic aims to dramatically improve the computation time of a given Orienteering Problem algorithm without a significant decrease in the solution quality of that algorithm, especially for large Orienteering Problems. …”

Increased Fracture Risk After Bariatric Surgery: a Case-Controlled Study with a Long-Term Follow-Up by Omar Suhail Alsaed (14151861)

“…This study aimed to investigate whether bariatric surgery increases fracture risk.</p> <h2>Material and Methods</h2> <p>It was a case-controlled study. …”

Minimizing Traffic Congestion through V2V Communication by Alqawasmeh, Suhieb

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An optimization approach to increasing sustainability and enhancing resilience against environmental constraints in LNG supply chains: A Qatar case study by Sara Al-Haidous (18095368)

5G Networks Security Mitigation Model: An ANN-ISM Hybrid Approach by Rafiq Ahmad Khan (5066180)

“…<p dir="ltr">The advent of Fifth-Generation (5G) networks has introduced significant security challenges due to increased complexity and diverse use cases. …”

Increasing efficiency of Atriums in Hot Arid Zones by Vethanayagam, Vijayantha

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A GRASP Approach for Solving Large-Scale Electric Bus Scheduling Problems by Raka Jovanovic (17947838)

“…To be able to solve large problem instances corresponding to real-world applications of the model, a metaheuristic approach is investigated. …”

SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Lebanon by Al Kodsi, Ibrahim

“…Co-infections of SARS-CoV-2 with influenza viruses were detected and led to increased infectivity and SARS-CoV-2 viral load. …”
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Drivers of MERS-CoV Emergence in Qatar by Elmoubasher Farag (6701129)

“…<p dir="ltr">MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus) antibodies were detected in camels since 1983, but the first human case was only detected in 2012. …”

When Should a Brain MRI Be Performed in Children with New-Onset Seizures? Results of a Large Prospective Trial by Hourani, R.

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COVID-19 Severity in Patients With Apical Periodontitis: A Case Control Study by Nadya Marouf (14150724)

“…This study was designed to test the hypothesis that the presence of apical periodontitis could be associated with increased risk of COVID-19 complications. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A case control study (<i>N</i> = 949) was performed using the medical and dental records of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the State of Qatar between March 2020 and February 2021. …”

Ischemic stroke in the setting of supratherapeutic International Normalized Ratio following coronavirus disease 2019 infection: a case report by Gokhan Demir (10366814)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">SARS-CoV-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of thrombotic events. …”

The Effect of Soy Isoflavones on Steroid Metabolism by Amanda C. Swart (18153814)

“…<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">This study is a post-hoc analysis of steroid hormones before and after administration of pharmacological doses of soy isoflavones in a large cohort of men and women from two independent studies. …”

Ischemic stroke in the setting of supratherapeutic International Normalized Ratio following coronavirus disease 2019 infection: a case report by Gokhan Demir (10366814)

“…<h3>Background</h3> <p>SARS-CoV-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of thrombotic events. …”

The Effect of the Variation of the Modulus of Subgrade Reaction on the Design of Large Shallow Foundations by Al Kaaby Al Zoaby, Hassan

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The Association of Hypertension with Increased Mortality Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update with Meta-analysis by Ahmad R. Al-Qudimat (17337808)

“…The confirmed number of COVID-19 with HTN cases in each study ranged from 5 to 9964. The mortality ranged from 0.17% to 31% in different studies. …”

Shear Strength Behaviors of Tire Shred-Dune Sand Admixtures by Elmootassem, Ruba A.

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Breaking the barriers towards large-scale microalgae-based bio-hydrogen production by Isra Koko (22631396)