Assessing uncertainty in image-based monitoring: addressing false positives, false negatives, and base rate bias in structural health evaluation by Vagelis Plevris (14158863)

“…The Base Rate Bias plays a significant role, as low probabilities of actual damage often lead to misinterpretation of positive results. …”

Bacteriuria in pregnancy varies with the ambiance: a retrospective observational study at a tertiary hospital in Doha, Qatar by Fathima Minisha (14585369)

“…</p> <h3>Results</h3> <p>Of the 21.24% positive cultures, 11.25% had SB. SB showed a significant strong positive (r = +0.677, n = 17, P = 0.003) and moderate negative (r = −0.587, n = 17, P = 0.013) correlation with average monthly temperature and humidity, respectively, with doubling of rates noted with temperatures ≥35°C (11.3% vs. 3.6%; P < 0.0001) and humidity ≤50% (10.6% vs. 3.2%; P < 0.0001). …”

Board changes and CEO turnover by Dah, Mustafa A.

“…For firms that decrease independence, the CEO turnover performance sensitivity significantly decreases following SOX. …”
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A slow but steady nanoLuc: R162A mutation results in a decreased, but stable, nanoLuc activity by Wesam S. Ahmed (10170053)

“…<p dir="ltr">NanoLuc (NLuc) <u>luciferase</u> has found extensive application in designing a range of <u>biologica</u><u>l</u><u> assays,</u> including <u>gene expression analysis</u>, protein-protein interaction, and protein conformational changes due to its enhanced brightness and small size. …”

Training and Self-Rated Performance in the UAE Free Zones Context by Al Mazmi, Shaikha Ali

“…This dissertation study was therefore limited only to exploring and validating whether or not there really is a positive relationship or link between training as a concept and self-rated performance as a concept. …”
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Notch Signaling Inhibition by LY411575 Attenuates Osteoblast Differentiation and Decreased Ectopic Bone Formation Capacity of Human Skeletal (Mesenchymal) Stem Cells by Nihal AlMuraikhi (6002234)

“…Global gene expression profiling of LY411575-treated cells revealed changes in multiple signaling pathways, including focal adhesion, insulin, TGFβ, IL6, and Notch signaling, and decreased the expression of genes associated with functional categories of tissue development. …”

Vocal Changes in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Hannoun, Antoine

“…There was no statistically significant difference in the acoustic parameters except for an increase in the relative average perturbation (P value = 0.035) and a decrease in maximum phonation time (P value = 0.001) in patients with PCOS. …”
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Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections by Btaiche, Imad

“…Background/Purpose The use of needleless positive pressure connector valves (PPVs) on venous access devices (VADs) has been shown to have possible benefits in decreasing VAD occlusion rates. …”
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The role of patient positioning in surgical fixation of the calcaneus fractures using the lateral extensile approach by Hammam Kayali (14146797)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Surgical restoration of the Bohler’s and Gissane’s angles with the patient placed in the lateral decubitus position remains superior to the prone position with no difference in the complication rate between the two groups.…”

Exposure rates to hepatitis C and G virus infections among HIV-infected patients by Mokhbat, J.

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Service user Outcomes of staff training in positive behaviour support using person‐focused training by Grey, Ian I.

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An evaluation of positive behavioural support for people with very severe challenging behaviours in community-based settings by Grey, Ian M.

“…Five types of outcome are presented: rates of behaviour, rates of medication, psychiatric symptomatology, quality of life and revenue costs. …”
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Essays on the effect of excess compensation and governance changes on firm value by Dah, Mustafa A.

“…This dissertation consists of three essays on the effect of excess compensation and corporate governance changes on the firm’s performance. The first paper utilizes a cost minimization stochastic frontier approach to investigate the efficiency of director total compensation. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a significant biomarker in late-onset neonatal sepsis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Amani N. Alansari (19743643)

“…Subgroup and sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the findings, and no significant threshold effect was detected. However, suspected publication bias was noted. …”

''Effectiveness of Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in ELBW Infants: A Comparison of Successful and Failed Outcomes'' by Ratheesh Paramban (17046388)

“…The primary goal of the study was to determine the NIPPV success and failure rates ( NIPPV-S/NIPPV-F) and compare various clinical outcomes between the groups. …”

Optical pavement treatments and their impact on speed and lateral position at transition zones: A driving simulator study by Qinaat Hussain (15294164)

“…Regarding the variations in drivers' lateral position, the results showed that the proposed pavement markings did not negatively influence drivers' lateral control on the road as the maximum observed standard deviation of lateral position was around 0.065 m. …”

Metabolomics of Dynamic Changes in Insulin Resistance Before and After Exercise in PCOS by Anna Halama (545988)

“…While compering within the groups, no significant changes in the amino acid levels before and after exercise were observed. …”

Reducing Caesarean Rates in Qatar: A Pressing Public Health Imperative – Policy adjustments in Labour Inductions. by Morounfolu Thompson (17045472)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The use of a second cycle of vaginal Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2 ) for induction of labour was effective and safe as reflected by the absence of birth asphyxia, and low rates of comparable times to delivery without significant complications (Figure 2). …”

Modulation of SLFN11 induces changes in DNA Damage response in breast cancer by Christophe Michel Raynaud (17449906)

Conceptual Skills in Leading Change: A Competence Approach to Public Sector Leadership by JASIM, ARIF FADHEL AHMED

“…Leaders’ capacity to think about abstract and complex ideas has long been acknowledged as essential to leadership tasks such as planning and analysis; however, because conceptualisation is often ambiguous and difficult to understand, many frameworks of leadership and change lack clarity on the actual significance of leaders’ conceptual skills when leading change. …”
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