Corporate Governance and the diversification discount by Boumosleh, Anwar

“…However, we find that the sensitivity of the diversification discount to CEO power decreases significantly after the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which implies that the restrictions and regulations passed by the act enhance corporate governance and limit the misallocation of resources and the diversification discount respectively.…”
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The Effect of Atorvastatin (and Subsequent Metformin) on Adipose Tissue Acylation-Stimulatory-Protein Concentration and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Overweight/Obese Women With Polyc... by Thozhukat Sathyapalan (704787)

“…Following the 12 week randomization; both group of women with PCOS were subsequently started on metformin 1,500 mg daily for further 12 weeks to assess whether pre-treatment with atorvastatin potentiates the effects of metformin on markers of adipose tissue function We conducted a post-hoc review to detect plasma ASP and the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL6 and MCP-1 before and after 12 and 24 weeks of treatment.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">There was significant reduction in ASP (156.7 ± 16.2 vs. 124.4 ± 14.8 ng/ml p <0.01), IL-6 (1.48 ± 0.29 vs.0.73 ± 0.34 pg/ml p = 0.01) and MCP-1 (30.4 ± 4.2 vs. 23.0 ± 4.5 pg/ml p = 0.02) after 12 weeks of atorvastatin that was maintained subsequently with 12 weeks treatment with metformin. …”

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

“…To further identify the role of NRP-1 and its interacting molecules in correspondence with patients' response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), we conducted a comparative study on blood and tissue samples collected from a cohort of locally advanced breast cancer patients, before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). From a panel of tested proteins and genes, we found that the levels of plasma NRP-1, placenta growth factor (PlGF) and immune cell expression of the transcription factor <i>SNAI1</i> before and after NAC were significantly different. …”

Epibenthic communities from offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf are structured by platform age and depth by Felipe, Torquato

“…A step further is now required to determine whether these platform foundations should be converted to reefs after their decommissioning (i.e., Rigs to Reefs approach).…”
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Typing and characterization of Staphylococcus Aureus isolated from Jordan. (c2010) by Khalil, Wissam M.

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Prevalence of Aggression in Displaced Syrian Adolescents Attending Afternoon Public Schools in Beirut by Bouclaous, Carmel

“…Adolescents from Idlib, Daraa, and Aleppo were predicted to have increased physical aggression scores. Verbal aggression scores were predicted to rise for adolescents from Daraa and Aleppo while other districts had a protective effect. …”
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Consumers liquor habits in a post mature market. (c1996) by Traboulsi, Peggy A.

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Glycation in Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2 Diabetes: The Prospect of Dual Drug Approaches for Therapeutic Interventions by Sama Ayoub (15430987)

“…<p dir="ltr">As global life expectancy increases, the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continues to rise. …”

Raising breast cancer awareness by Nature Research (16552612)

“…In the Arab world, however, its incidence has increased in the past 24 years, with women being diagnosed at more advanced stages of the disease. …”

From prevention to management: Exploring the impact of diet on multiple sclerosis by Dalya Koukach (22466848)

“…Among these, Mediterranean and plant-based diets have shown the most consistent benefits, including reductions in fatigue, improved quality of life, and modulation of inflammatory markers. The Wahls and Swank diets show promise but are primarily supported by studies from their respective research groups, raising concerns about long-term adherence and nutritional adequacy. …”

Accessibility first: detecting frustration in web browsing for visually impaired and sighted smartphone users by Yasmin Abdelaal (17773458)

“…<p dir="ltr">Smartphone adoption has become increasingly prevalent in modern society, reflecting the widespread integration of these devices into various aspects of daily life, yet accessibility and usability problems persist. …”

Systematic analysis of cutting-edge technology for the wellbeing and safety of older persons by Ahmed Elsheikh (452015)

“…A wide range of assistive and digital technologies has emerged to enhance well-being, autonomy, and safety in later life. This systematic review explores the current landscape of such technologies, critically assessing their reported benefits, usability and implementation barriers. …”

Age‐associated cholesterol reduction triggers brain insulin resistance by facilitating ligand‐independent receptor activation and pathway desensitization by Adrián Martín‐Segura (18615133)

“…The application of a cholesterol inclusion complex, which donates cholesterol to the membrane and increases membrane cholesterol levels, rescued the insulin signaling deficit and insulin‐LTD. …”

A Fast and Robust Gas Recognition Algorithm Based on Hybrid Convolutional and Recurrent Neural Network by Xiaofang Pan (1895950)

“…In addition, the aforesaid accuracy can be further improved by increasing the response time with the step of 0.5 s. …”

Malware detection for mobile computing using secure and privacy-preserving machine learning approaches: A comprehensive survey by Faria Nawshin (21841598)

“…The chances of mobile attacks are rapidly increasing with the growing use of mobile devices. Exploiting vulnerabilities from devices as well as stealing personal information, are the principal targets of the attackers. …”

Developing biochar from potential wastes in Qatar and its revenue potential by Prakash Parthasarathy (10159511)

“…<p>Global population growth, booming economies, and modernization are all contributing to increased waste generation, including in Qatar. A more sustainable waste treatment strategy is therefore essential to reaching Qatar's National Vision 2030. …”

Waste to energy: Facile, low-cost and environment-friendly triboelectric nanogenerators using recycled plastic and electronic wastes for self-powered portable electronics by Muhammad Umaid Bukhari (17148322)

“…<p dir="ltr">Human are producing plastic and electronic wastes in huge amount, polluting our environment especially water resources and causing life-threatening complications. On the other hand, the increasing consumption of fossil energy is further damaging our environment. …”

Two new sponge species (Demospongiae: Chalinidae and Suberitidae) isolated from hyperarid mangroves of Qatar with notes on their potential antibacterial bioactivity by Bruno Welter Giraldes (6655352)

“…<i>Chalinula qatari</i> <b>sp. nov</b>. is a fragile thinly encrusting sponge with a vivid maroon colour in life, often with oscular chimneys and commonly recorded on pneumatophores in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zone. …”

Microgrid Operation and Control by Suleiman, Mohammad Saad

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Transient Modeling of a New Solar Distillation Unit for Remote Areas by Iqbal, Muhammad Mustafa Muhammad

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