Assessment of resin systems as solution for well integrity challenge in carbonate reservoirs by Albertus Retnanto (17269237)

“…Additionally, the transit time showed a 26–42% range decrease in the travel period, indicating that the cement was stronger under increased pressure and temperature. …”

Deletion of <i>RFX6</i> impairs iPSC-derived islet organoid development and survival, with no impact on PDX1⁺/NKX6.1⁺ progenitors by Noura Aldous (15429873)

“…Recent studies have also shown <i>RFX6</i> variants to be linked with type 2 diabetes. Despite RFX6’s known function in islet development, its specific role in diabetes pathogenesis remains unclear. …”

An Evaluation of Short-Term Effects of Different Soil Management Systems on Soil Physical, Structural and Hydraulic Properties and an Estimation and Optimization of Water Infiltrat... by Merheb, Caroline

“…In both soils, tillage application decreased the densities, the aggregate mean weight diameter, the residual moisture content, and the fine pore volumes while increased the organic matter content, the porosity, the saturated hydraulic conductivity, and the amount of large pores of undisturbed soil. …”
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Peripheral inflammatory and metabolic markers as potential biomarkers in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: Insights from a Qatari Cohort by Mohamed Adil Shah Khoodoruth (14589828)

“…Multivariate analysis highlighted significant differences in platelet count, mean platelet volume (MPV), TG, HbA1c, BMI, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and ferritin among the groups. …”

Brain microstructural changes support cognitive deficits in HIV uninfected children born to HIV infected mothers by Yadav, Santosh K.

“…Decreased FA along with both increased and decreased MD in different brain regions was present in HUC compared to CHNM. …”
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Wild carrot pentane-based fractions suppress proliferation of human HaCaT keratinocytes and protect against chemically-induced skin cancer by Shebaby, Wassim N.

“…Results All fractions exhibited significant cytotoxicity, with HaCaT cells being 2.4–3 times less sensitive than HaCaT-ras A5 (benign tumorigenic), and HaCaT-ras II4 (malignant) cells. …”
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Long-Haul Northeast Travel Disrupts Sleep and Induces Perceived Fatigue in Endurance Athletes by Christopher J. Stevens (3391547)

“…After this time, sleep duration returned to baseline for several days until it was very likely decreased on the night prior to competition (-1.2 ± 1.0 h; 1.18; ±0.93). …”

Fixed Shading Scenarios to Optimize Lighting Performance and Energy Efficiency in Office Buildings Case Study of Dubai Design District by Hamad, Khadije

“…Moreover, daylighting analysis shows decreased average illuminance levels from 407.8 to 154.97 Lux, equivalent to a 60% reduction in December and June. …”
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Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections by Btaiche, Imad

“…With this potential for improving patient outcomes, decreasing costs, and facilitating nursing care and catheter management, the use of PPV devices becomes both advantageous and desirable. …”
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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)

“…Low-grade chronic inflammation of adipose tissue may link PCOS and adverse CVR. In pro-inflammatory states such as PCOS, spontaneous activation of the alternative pathway of complement results in increased generation of acylation stimulating protein (ASP) from adipocytes irrespective of body mass index.…”

Mixed siliciclastic-carbonate-evaporite sedimentation in an arid eolian landscape: The Khor Al Adaid tide-dominated coastal embayment, Qatar by John M., Rivers

“…The overall landward increase in salinity is accompanied by a decrease in the diversity of benthic fauna and their skeletal remains. …”
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Global age-sex-specific fertility, mortality, healthy life expectancy (HALE), and population estimates in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2019: a comprehensive demographic anal... by Haidong, Wang

“…FindingsThe global TFR decreased from 2·72 (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 2·66–2·79) in 2000 to 2·31 (2·17–2·46) in 2019. …”
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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. …”

The global, regional, and national burden of colorectal cancer and its attributable risk factors in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global B... by Saeid Safiri (3713035)

“…Globally, colorectal cancer accounted for 896 000 (876 300–915 700) deaths in 2017, with an age-standardised death rate of 11·5 (11·3–11·8) per 100 000 person-years, which decreased between 1990 and 2017 (−13·5% [–18·4 to −10·0]). …”

Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis... by Marissa B Reitsma (8674341)

“…Although prevalence of smoking had decreased significantly since 1990 among both males (27·5% [26·5–28·5] reduction) and females (37·7% [35·4–39·9] reduction) aged 15 years and older, population growth has led to a significant increase in the total number of smokers from 0·99 billion (0·98–1·00) in 1990. …”

Causes of blindness and vision impairment in 2020 and trends over 30 years, and prevalence of avoidable blindness in relation to VISION 2020: the Right to Sight: an analysis for th... by Jaimie D Steinmetz (18015919)

“…Age-standardised prevalence of avoidable blindness decreased by −15·4% [–16·8 to −14·3], while avoidable MSVI showed no change (0·5% [–0·8 to 1·6]). …”

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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Hygienic quality of chlorinated city water stored in household tanks in Byblos, Lebanon. (c2004) by Abi Chedid, Najib

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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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Total and segmental liver volume variations by Abdalla, Eddie

“…Indeed, improvement in outcome and decrease in complications after extended hepatic resections of increasing complexity have been linked to preservation of adequate functional parenchyma.17 There are few studies in the literature describing the relative contributions of the anatomic hepatic segments to the TLV. …”
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