In vitro effects of multi-purpose contact lens disinfecting solutions towards survivability of Acanthamoeba genotype T4 in Malaysia by Hussain, Rosnani Hanim Mohd

“…The incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis has been increasing since the previous decades, especially among contact lens users. This infection is majorly caused by the use of ineffective contact lens disinfecting solution. …”
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Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice education by Najah AR Ghamrawi (23073778)

Serum Vitamin D Concentration ≥75 nmol/L Is Related to Decreased Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes; and Increased Cardiorespiratory Fitn... by Vijay Ganji (8710491)

Nonlinear Control of Brushless Dual-Fed Induction Generator With a Flywheel Energy Storage System for Improved System Performance by Mohammed Hamidat (3722086)

“…After optimization, the SMC settling time was significantly reduced from 0.7 seconds to 19.97 milliseconds, achieving a 96.9% improvement in response speed, while its steady-state error decreased from 0.48 to 0.06, marking an 87.5% reduction in tracking error. …”

A corpus-based study of corruption metaphors: the case of the Jordanian ‘Hirak’ protest movement by Ronza N. Abu Rumman (22046417)

Factors Affecting Cybersecurity Behaviour in the Metaverse: A Hybrid SEM-ANN Approach Based on Deep Learning by ALMANSOORI, AFRAH

“…The empirical data were analysed using a deep learning-based hybrid Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Approach. …”
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A Strategy Tripod Perspective on Merger Effectiveness in the Higher Education Industry, with the Mediating Influence of Future Foresight by Sajwani, Zahraa

“…To be specific, this study represents one of the first attempts – if not the very first - that examine factors from the institution-based perspective, the industry-based perspective, and the resource-based perspective of the strategy tripod that influence the effectiveness of higher education mergers in Europe and the United States of America, with the mediating influence of future foresight.…”
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Nurses’ work environment and intent to leave in Lebanese hospitals by Dimassi, Hani

“…Regression analysis revealed that for every 1 point score decrease on career development there was a 93% increase in likelihood of reporting intent to leave country. …”
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EU Policies Towards Lebanon by Rania, Anna

“…Lebanon is considered a semi-rentier state, whose economy is highly dependent on rents, and in particular financial aid from international donors. In light of the significant financial contribution provided by the European Union (EU), this research questions whether European Foreign Policy and aid allocation purely prioritizes self-strategic interests, based on realist assumptions, or whether it has a larger stake in genuine stability and democracy promotion of the country. …”
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Analysing Factors Influencing AI Implementation Effectiveness in the UAE Public Sector by ALAWADHI, JASSIM

“…Based on the extensive literature review, the thesis formulates a theoretical framework that combines the Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI), the Institutional Theory (INT), and the Technology – Organisation – Environment Framework (T.O.E) to act as the researcher's lens to view the study world. …”
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Simple and effective neural-free soft-cluster embeddings for item cold-start recommendations by Shameem A. Puthiya Parambath (14150997)

“…The best available recommendation algorithms are based on using the observed preference information among collaborating entities. …”

Examining the Factors affecting the sustainability of blockchain technology in higher education using a hybrid SEM-ANN approach by AL SHAMSI, MOHAMMED SALEM MATAR

“…A systematic review is conducted to address the research gaps in the literature on Blockchain adoption from the lens of information system (IS) models and theories. …”
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Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions by Bitar, Khuloud

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Teaching Leadership in UAE Business and Education Programmes: A Habermasean Analysis within an Islamic Context by ELKALEH, EMAN

“…It also found that faculty played a significant role in adapting the curriculum to students’ cultural and Islamic values. …”
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Dissecting the signaling pathways regulating the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in brain tumor cells. (c2017) by Nicolas, Samer Michel

“…However, when both RhoA and RhoC were knocked down, VEGF expression decreased after EGF stimulation. Moreover, when the astrocytoma cells were subjected to hypoxia at different times, we detected a significant increase in pERK. …”
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Characterizing the dynamics of climate and native desert plants in Qatar by Meshal Abdullah (17746950)

“…Increased drought seasons correlated with changes in annual temperature, dew point, and soil temperature. Vegetation growth depended not only on rainfall amount but also on the number of rainfall events and accumulation. …”

A Machine Learning Approach on Chest X-Rays for Pediatric Pneumonia Detection by Barakat, Natali Imad

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Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Anthropometric and Cardiometabolic Improvements at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 years—Are the Initial Benefits Sustained? by Wahiba Elhag (5245547)

“…Fasting blood glucose decreased significantly across the five time points, from 9.27 ± 4.11preop to 7.06 ± 2.70 _year9mmol/L. …”

Initial risk assessment for pulmonary hypertension in patients with COPD by Yammine, Joe

“…Diffusion capacity was lower but did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.07). In multivariate analysis, statistically significant independent variables were >3% decrease in exercise oxyhemoglobin saturation and decline in prebronchodilator FEV1 (P = 0.01 and P = 0.04, respectively). …”
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Climate change and COP26: Are digital technologies and information management part of the problem or the solution? An editorial reflection and call to action by Yogesh K., Dwivedi

“…We explore these aspects in this editorial article, offering a comprehensive opinion based insight to a multitude of diverse viewpoints that look at the many challenges through a technology lens. …”
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