Functional Characterization of the MYO6 Variant p.E60Q in Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss Patients by Moza Alkowari (18288922)

“…The long tradition of consanguinity among the Qatari population has increased the prevalence of HHL, which negatively impacts the quality of life. …”

Changes in Blood microRNA Expression and Early Metabolic Responsiveness 21 Days Following Bariatric Surgery by Stephen L. Atkin (6684368)

“…</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><h3>Methods: </h3><p dir="ltr">Twenty-nine type 2 patients with severe obesity (mean BMI 46.2 kg/m²) and diabetes underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. …”

SYSTEM DYNAMICS APPROACH FOR WHOLE LIFE CYCLE COST MODELLING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES by Sadek, Ahmed

“…The applied adjusting risks are comprising three value levels. Minimum, mean, and maximum cost risks. Simulated costs under adjusting risks' levels can be presented in the same exported data sheet. …”
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Association between Healthy Lifestyle Index and Cognitive decline In Community- Dwelling Lebanese Older Adults by Ezzeddine, Maha

“…Objective: Normal aging is often associated with cognitive deterioration in older adults, but the prevalence of cognitive decline like cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has been increasing lately. Pharmacological treatments have been previously critiqued, so researchers are focusing now on studying the nonpharmacological strategies against cognitive decline. …”
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Technical Aspects of Developing Chatbots for Medical Applications: Scoping Review by Zeineb Safi (18281719)

“…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">Many chatbots have been developed for medical use, at an increasing rate. There is a recent, apparent shift in adopting machine learning–based approaches for developing chatbot systems. …”

Elucidating the Probiotic Potential of <i>Lactobacillus</i> and <i>Bifidobacterium</i> Species in Modulating Glucose Metabolism and Inflammation in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A... by Sidra A Uzair (23124226)

“…The findings consistently showed improvements in fasting glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, and reduction in serum insulin levels and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance with increased Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index scores. …”

Comparison of complications in isolated aesthetic liposuction procedures across different techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohamed Badie Ahmed (10223510)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Liposuction has emerged as one of the most common cosmetic procedures globally, increasing by more than two-fold since 1997. While different liposuction techniques exist, each with distinct advantages and potential sequelae, a comprehensive comparative analysis of complication rates across various techniques in purely aesthetic cases remains unexplored. …”

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among pediatric long-term ventilatory care unit nurses: Descriptive cross-sectional study by Brightlin Nithis Dhas (13767527)

“…</p><h3>Practice implications</h3><p dir="ltr">PLTVC nurses must take additional precautions, since working in this environment increases the possibility of developing pain in multiple sites, particularly if they have been working for more than six years.…”

A multi-targeted approach to identify potential flavonoids against three targets in the SARS-CoV-2 life cycle by Sanjay Kumar (8853)

“…<p dir="ltr">The advent and persistence of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus – 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic since December 2019 has created the largest public health emergency in over a century. …”

Application of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research based on published evidence: a scoping review by Zachariah Nazar (8600154)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Fifty articles met the inclusion criteria; a trend indicating an increasing frequency of behavioural theory/frameworks/models within pharmacy practice research was identified; the most frequently reported were Theory of Planned Behaviour and Theoretical Domains Framework. …”

Exploring the Impact of Globalization on Project Management: Investigating through the Critical Elements – Definition, Differentiation & Dimensions of Global Project by Shaikh, Mohammed Ovees

“…Nonetheless, despite increased revenues for businesses engaging in global business prospects, there are lot of challenges that the organizations and its work force needs to face in order to manage this cross cultural and global business. …”
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Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks' gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Comfort, Haley

“…Findings: In 2021, the global stillbirth rate was 23·0 (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 19·7–27·2) per 1000 births (stillbirths plus livebirths) at 20 weeks' gestation or longer, compared to 16·1 (13·9–19·0) per 1000 births at 28 weeks' gestation or longer. …”
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Regulation of circulating CTRP-2/CTRP-9 and GDF-8/GDF-15 by intralipids and insulin in healthy control and polycystic ovary syndrome women following chronic exercise training by Jayakumar Jerobin (6595520)

“…</p> <h2>Results</h2> <p>Intralipids dramatically increased CTRP-2 levels in PCOS (P = 0.02) and control (P = 0.004) subjects, which was not affected by insulin infusion or by exercise. …”

النشر العلمي الإلكتروني في الجزائر بين مطرقة التطور وسندان القصور القانوني: دراسة مقارنة by Hannane, Khouadjia Samiha

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Characterization of the Potency and Mechanism of Action of a Novel Dual-Selective Intermolecularly Complemented Version of Anthrax Lethal Toxin (PAU2R200A- PAL1I207R/FP59) in Breas... by Basala, Sobhiya

“…PrAg/LF causes cell toxicity, and this motivated the development of a new generation of PrAg variants with increased selectivity. The new version of anthrax, PrAgL1 and PrAgU2 were re-engineered where their activation requires the cleavage by specific tumor associated proteases such as MMPs and uPA/uPAR. …”
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Chamber investigation of the formation and transformation of secondary organic aerosol in mixtures of biogenic and anthropogenic volatile organic compounds by Aristeidis Voliotis (16563090)

“…The α-pinene–o-cresol system yield appeared to be increased compared to that calculated based on the additivity, whilst in the α-pinene–o-cresol–isoprene system the measured and predicted yields were comparable. …”

Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Austin, Carter

“…In 2021, sub-Saharan Africa had the highest PUV of 999·9 (857·4–1154·2) per 100 000 population, but this was a 64·5% (58·8–69·4) reduction in PUV from 2003 to 2021. …”
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Conceptual Skills in Leading Change: A Competence Approach to Public Sector Leadership by JASIM, ARIF FADHEL AHMED

“…These interpretive cognitive acts of meaning construction by leaders and followers include significant elements of conceptual thinking and explanation. …”
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Implementation of corporate governance rules and procedures in lebanese firms by Elgammal, Walid

“…It also helps the organization to determine the means to achieve its objectives and monitor its performance. …”
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Addressing bias in the definition of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection: implications for underestimation by Hiam Chemaitelly (439114)

“…<h3>Introduction</h3><p dir="ltr">Reinfections are increasingly becoming a feature in the epidemiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. …”