Optimising the Role of Innovative Technologies in Risk Management Strategies for Extension of Time Disputes Avoidance by KREIDLI, ISMAIL KHALIL

“…Nevertheless, this sector needs to contend with many difficulties, most notably with disputes that delay the implementation of the project and damaging the relationship between the stakeholders. EOT disputes are one of the critical challenges which affects project schedule and causes the increase cost. …”
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Reusing Minarets as a Passive Cooling (Wind Catcher/Solar Chimney): A Case Study in the Emirate of Sharjah by ABDALLA, TALIB ABDALLA ALI

“…The minaret accompanies the design of each mosque, which is equivalent to the number of mosques, and more, since some mosque designs have more than one minaret. In this research, the idea of repurposing minarets or adding new uses to them is studied, such as using minarets as a passive cooling method, such as using them as wind catchers/solar chimneys that contribute to the process of directing the wind to the prayer hall and work to increase thermal comfort through environmentally friendly passive cooling methods. …”
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Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 co... by Alize J, Ferrari

“…However, despite this overall increase, HALE decreased by 2·2% (1·6–2·9) between 2019 and 2021. …”
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Intravenous administration of gold nanoparticles in rats exhibit alterations in sphingomyelins, bile acids, sphingolipids, and cholesterol esters levels by Haya Al-Sulaiti (5449256)

“…Notably, there was an increase in sphingomyelin (SM 34:2) levels (estimate 0.23, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001), which are critical for cell membrane structure and signalling. …”

Risk Factors for Post-Cesarean, Surgical Site Infections in a Multi-Ethnic Population of Qatar by Sufia Athar (14777830)

“…In our hospital, the SSIs after CD were noted to increase in 2016 and first quarter of 2017. One of the methods implemented for SSI reduction included identifying modifiable risk factors.…”

Strengthening of Shear Deficient Beams with CFRP Laminates with Different Types of Anchorage Systems by Mohamed, Khalid Mustafa Elradi

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Exercise-induced a-ketoglutarate enhances spatial learning by modulating hippocampal levels of BDNF in a sex-specific manner by Al Ahmad, Perla

“…Overall, our results reveal one of the mechanism through which exercise enhances BDNF and promotes learning in females.…”
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Central air conditioning, air pollution and housing location: evidence from Lebanon by Al Gharib, Fairouz

“…Findings This study finds that local air pollution positively and significantly affects the presence of central air conditioning in dwellings. The estimated increase in the probability of having central air conditioning for a one microgram per cubic meter increase in Particulate Matter 2.5 concentration is 6.4%. …”
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The Ricardian equivalence by Jachi, Ahmad M.

“…A dollar of tax reduction causes the national debt to increase by one dollar which must be repaid later. …”
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Influence of physicochemical properties on the in vitro skin permeation of the enantiomers, racemate, and eutectics of ibuprofen for enhanced transdermal drug delivery by Capomacchia, Anthony C.

“…The eutectic emulsion had the highest permeation rate, a 2.21-fold increase in flux compared with saturated aIPA solutions of the racemate with a 2.03-fold increase in flux. …”
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Phosphorus supplementation recovers the blunted diet-induced thermogenesis of overweight and obese adults by Bassil, Maya S.

“…Overweight/obese subjects had a blunted DIT with placebo, while P supplementation induced a 23% increase in their DIT area under the curve (p < 0.05), which was associated with a significant increase in carbohydrate oxidation. …”
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Environmental enrichment and cafeteria diet synergistically modify the response to chronic variable stress in rats by Zeeni, Nadine

“…Stressed animals showed increased serum corticosterone (CORT) levels compared to non-stressed animals (P<0.001). …”
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Digital wellbeing tools through users lens by Mohamed Basel Almourad (17150983)

“…Smartphone overuse, in particular, has been linked to negative effects on users' quality of life, such as anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and loss in productivity. One strategy to help regulate digital usage and, potentially, increase digital wellbeing is to devise smartphone applications to collect data about usage and increase users' awareness of it and enable them to set limits and alert users accordingly. …”

Using Nearpod to Promote Engagement in Online ESL Classes: A Mixed-Methods Study in the Context of Higher Education by Alawadhi, Azza

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Home Automation Awareness in United Arab Emirates by AL SUWAIDI, MUNIRA ABDULLA

“…But most importantly are we going to adopt this technology? One of United Arab Emirates strategic goals for 2021’s National Vision is to provide sustainable housing for its national citizens. …”
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Strength and Ductility of Axially Loaded RC Short Columns Confined with CFRP and GFRP Wraps by Al-Karaghool, Haider Osamah

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Language Anxiety and The Classroom Elements That Provoke It by Alkhaja, Alya Yusuf Yahya

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The Genetic Pathways Underlying Immunotherapy in Dilated Cardiomyopathy by Ayat Kadhi (18281710)

“…<div><p>Heart failure (HF) is a global public health threat affecting 26 million individuals worldwide with an estimated prevalence increase of 46% by 2030. One of the main causes of HF and sudden death in children and adult is Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). …”

Pyrolysis of Biosolids to Produce Biochars: A Review by Samar Elkhalifa (14152110)

“…<p dir="ltr">The continuing increase in population means an increasing demand for products and services, resulting in huge amounts of waste being discharged into the environment. …”

Sustainability of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Concrete by Al Araj, Rashad R.

“…Concrete, despite being one of the most produced materials in the world, still has weaknesses and drawbacks. …”
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