Two-surgeon technique of parenchymal transection contributes to reduced transfusion rate in patients undergoing major hepatectomy by Palavecino, Martin

“…Although transfusion rates can be reduced to almost 0 in uncomplicated hepatectomies, the blood transfusion rates associated with liver resection remain significant at tertiary referral centers, such as ours. …”
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Reducing Caesarean Rates in Qatar: A Pressing Public Health Imperative – Policy adjustments in Labour Inductions. by Morounfolu Thompson (17045472)

“…Maternal and neonatal morbidity did not increase compared to baseline unit data, and 50% of the women achieved a vaginal delivery, reducing the number of Caesarean sections.</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). …”

Modelling the utilization rates of pedestrian crosswalks by Walid Abdullah, Al Bargi

“…A zebra crossing is a form of pedestrian crossing provision point on roads that have significant volumes of traffic. It is one of the safety measures employed to reduce avoidable pedestrian-motorist conflicts and accidents on such roads. …”
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Modelling the utilization rates of pedestrian crosswalks by Walid Abdullah Al Bargi (17017764)

“…<p dir="ltr">A zebra crossing is a form of pedestrian crossing provision point on roads that have significant volumes of traffic. It is one of the safety measures employed to reduce avoidable pedestrian-motorist conflicts and accidents on such roads. …”

Neonatal mortality rate trends and adjusted rates at a tertiary maternity hospital in Qatar: a six-year review by Samawal Lutfi (17136049)

“…In order to continue making progress in reducing neonatal mortality rates, this study emphasizes the significance of monitoring neonatal mortality rates as a primary quality indicator for NICUs. …”

Digital Predistortion Using Relaxed Sampling Rates by Ahmed, Serien

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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. …”

Rate Adaptation in Dynamic Adaptive Video Streaming Over HTTP by Abdelhafez, Nada

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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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A Study on Reducing Heat Gains through the use of Green Envelope by Alabadla, Mania

“…The increment of ambient temperature in urban areas caused by heat island phenomenon increases the stress on cooling loads and increases the electricity peak demand. 75% of electricity consumption in Abu Dhabi is used for cooling the buildings which increase the carbon footprint of UAE significantly. The rising anxiety of climate change and the importance of energy resources, led to the creation of Estidama rating system by the government of Abu Dhabi in order to promote green buildings that incorporate green roofs and green facades. …”
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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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Ecotoxicological Assessment of Thermally- and Hydrogen-Reduced Graphene Oxide/TiO₂ Photocatalytic Nanocomposites Using the Zebrafish Embryo Model by Halema Al-Kandari (6316961)

“…However, both nanocomposites should be used with caution at concentration higher than the NOEC (400 mg/L), in particular RGOTi, which significantly (i) caused pericardial and yolk sac edema; (ii) decreased the hatching rate, locomotion, and hematopoietic activities; and (iii) affected the heart rate. …”

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. …”

Implementation of Time of Use Electricity Rate Structure in Dubai to Enhance the Performance of the Local Utility Provider by ALFUQAEI, MOZA KHALIL

“…Yet, as a country whose environment is dominated by exceptionally hot climate, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) faces significant difficulties in preserving energy thus reducing the impact on the environment. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Music on Anxiety and Performance in Tasks Using Heart Rate Variability and Mean Arterial Pressure by M. Nithya Mylakumar (22155802)

“…Listening to music (task 1) significantly altered the Time domain Heart Rate Variability (HRV), RMSSD(Root Mean Square of Successive Differences) and TINN (Triangular Index) for the Kaapi group. …”

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

Suppression of Unstable Flow by Using Rough Surfaces at Small Mass Flow Rates in a Radial Diffuser by Salem, Hayder

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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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