Efficacy of lower arch leveling, lower incisors’ root resorption, and pain associated with the correction of curve of Spee using different orthodontic archwires: a randomized clini... by Yousef H. Nasrawi (14146809)

“…Arch length and width increased significantly in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.05). In all groups, COS leveling was achieved by lower incisor intrusion and proclination and lower molar extrusion.…”

Does the COVID‐19 Pandemic Affect the Pattern of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms? by Saleh Abuorouq (18001597)

“…<p dir="ltr">To determine whether Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and infections appeared or worsened after COVID‐19, particularly in those with pre‐existing LUTS. …”

Cyclosporine lymphocyte maximum level by Kilani, Halal E.

“…Clinical outcome was compared according to CsA LTmL, dosage, blood trough (C0) and maximum (Cmax) levels, hematocrit level, and LC. Results: Rejecting patients had significantly lower LTmL than did those with normal graft function (27 ± 11 pg/Lc vs 71 ± 79 pg/Lc; P < 0.01) and similar LTmL to those with nephrotoxicity (27 ± 8 pg/Lc). …”
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Lower limb EMG activation during reduced gravity running on an incline. Speed matters more than hills irrespective of indicated bodyweight by Rod Whiteley (14150088)

“…</p><h3>Research question</h3><p dir="ltr">What are the lower limb EMG activation levels and cadence when running up and downhill in normal and reduced gravity?…”

Exendin-4 alleviates steatosis in an in vitro cell model by lowering FABP1 and FOXA1 expression via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway by Olfa Khalifa (10914452)

Association between Diabetes and Levels of Micronutrients in Qatar—A Case–Control Study by Nada Soliman (17714553)

“…Compared to those without diabetes, participants with diabetes had significantly lower mean magnesium (0.80 mmol/L (SD 0.07) vs. 0.84 mmol/L (SD 0.06), respectively, p < 0.001). …”

Correlated levels of cerebrospinal fluid pathogenic proteins in drug-naïve Parkinson’s disease by Hidetomo Murakami (6105284)

“…Lower CSF levels of Aβ1–42, total tau and P-tau181p were significantly related to worsening of some motor and/or cognitive functions. …”

Methylation of L1Hs promoters is lower on the inactive X, has a tendency of being higher on autosomes in smaller genomes and shows inter-individual variability at some loci by El Maarri, Osman

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Mechanical Efficiency at Different Exercise Intensities Among Adolescent Boys With Different Body Fat Levels by Georges Jabbour (754884)

“…During the incremental cycle exercise test, plasma epinephrine, and norepinephrine responses as well as ME determined at 50%HRmax, 75%HRmax, and at VO_2peak stages were significantly lower in OB compared to NW and OW individuals (ps < 0.01). …”

Self-Perceived performance-based training needs among middle-level nursing managers in Jordan by Mohammad Abo Jalghef (17704350)

“…In addition, age, gender, prior training in nursing management, and years of experience as middle-level nurse managers significantly predicted the levels of training needed (R2 = 0.23, P < 0.001).…”

Exploring Ultra-Processed Foods: Impact on Satiety, Eating Patterns, Blood Glucose Levels and Food Addiction by Mamo, Tracy G.

“…Results: Higher UPF intake was significantly associated with lower enjoyment of food (p = 0.002), greater food cravings (p = 0.003), and higher food addiction (FA) symptoms (p < 0.001). …”
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Levels and Correlates of Functional Cervical Cancer Literacy among Lebanese Women: A Cross-sectional Study by Bouclaous, Carmel

“…Results: Of 619 women mean age of 33.9 years (±12.0), 51.7% had insufficient FCCL. Lower educational level, difficulty in covering medical expenses, lack of health insurance and poor self-perceived health were significantly associated with insufficient FCCL. …”
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Predictors of prolonged hospitalization among geriatric trauma patients using the modified 5-Item Frailty index in a Middle Eastern trauma center: an 11-year retrospective study by Husham Abdelrahman (768893)

“…Head injury and bleeding were the leading causes of mortality in the study cohort. There was a significant decrease in the trend of geriatric trauma over the years. …”

A cross-sectional analysis of zinc and copper levels and their relationship to cardiovascular disease risk markers in Qatar biobank participants by Abdelhamid Kerkadi (10724304)

“…Conversely, they had significantly lower ORs for prolonged prothrombin time [OR = 0.37, p = 0.001 (T3)]. …”

Playing Level and Position Differences in Body Characteristics and Physical Fitness Performance Among Male Team Handball Players by Souhail Hermassi (6919487)

“…Backs showed consistently the lowest level throwing velocity and sprint performance (exception: second league). …”

Association of high cortisol levels in pregnancy and altered fetal growth. Results from the MAASTHI, a prospective cohort study, Bengaluru by Prafulla, Shriyan

“…FindingsWe found that higher levels (>17.66 μg/L) are significantly associated with low birth weight (OR = 2.28; 95% CI 1.21–4.32) and lower weight for length (OR = 2.16; 95% CI 1.07–4.35). …”
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A cross-sectional study on the impact of parental educational level and gender differences on emotional and behavioural difficulties in adolescents in Qatar by Maha Al-Hendawi (17337730)

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Alters Neuropilin-1, PlGF, and SNAI1 Expression Levels and Predicts Breast Cancer Patients Response by Noura Al-Zeheimi (5177066)

“…Paired <i>t-</i>test analysis of 22 locally advanced breast cancer patients showed that plasma NRP-1 levels were increased significantly (<i>p</i> = 0.018) post-NAC in patients with pathological partial response (pPR). …”

Renewable Energy, Coal as a Baseload Power Source, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Evidence from U.S. State-Level Data by Squalli, Jay

“…This paper examines the relationship between renewable energy production and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) using U.S. state-level data for 2010. After controlling for other sources of emissions, U.S. states that produce a larger share of renewable energy are found to have lower GHG emissions. …”
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Elevated levels of salivary α- amylase activity in saliva associated with reduced odds of obesity in adult Qatari citizens: A cross-sectional study by Neyla Al-Akl (12225508)