Vectors and Vector-borne diseases in Qatar: epidemiology and key challenges by Devendra Bansal (255958)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">A total of 4,092 and 166 cases of malaria and dengue fever were respectively reported during the study period. The mean incidence of malaria and dengue was estimated to be 13.5/100,000 and 0.7/100,000 population, respectively. …”

Predicting Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Patients using Machine Learning Techniques by Eljil, Khuloud Abdel Aziz Safi

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Subjective Evaluation of UAE inhabitant’s perceptions of their Residential & Commercial Indoor Environments by Raipancholia, Dipti M

“…By calculations of Average, Standard deviation, Mean and P-values, it was found that in Residential Environments; Gender caused differences in perception of Thermal Comfort and Levels of Productivity. …”
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Top Concerns of Tweeters During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Infoveillance Study by Alaa Abd-Alrazaq (17430900)

“…The mean for tweet topics of account followers ranged from 2722 (increased racism) to 13,413 (economic losses). …”

The role of patient positioning in surgical fixation of the calcaneus fractures using the lateral extensile approach by Hammam Kayali (14146797)

“…</p><p dir="ltr">The mean preoperative Bohler’s angle was 9.33 ± 13.07 and increased to 22.69 ± 9.15 postoperatively. …”

Predicting infarction growth rate II using ANFIS-based binary particle swarm optimization technique in ischemic stroke by Afnan Al-Ali (16888695)

“…</p> <p>• Results: The model achieved commendable statistical metrics, which include a Root Mean Square Error of 0.091, a Mean Squared Error of 0.0086, a Mean Absolute Error of 0.064, and a Cosine distance of 0.074.…”

Evaluation of light-activated Ru(II) prodrugs and their photoproducts as potential anti-cancer agents by Elias, Maria

“…A significant increase in ROS production and DNA damage was also observed. …”
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Resection Prior to Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Belghiti, Jacques

“…In the SLT group, the mean time between liver resection and listing for LT was 20 months (range 1–84 months). …”
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Examining Drinking Water Preferences among University Students: A Comparative Assessment by Razi Mahmood (21225092)

“…<p dir="ltr">In recent years, there has been a clear increase in bottled water consumption globally, which has led to significant health and environmental concerns. …”

The role of ulnar nerve subcutaneous anterior transposition during open reduction and internal fixation of distal humerus fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Abdulaziz F. Ahmed (14150082)

“…Three out of ten cases recovered in the transposition group, and five out of ten cases recovered in the no transposition group over a mean follow-up of 11.2 months (P = 1.00).</p> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>We do not recommend performing routine subcutaneous ulnar nerve anterior transposition during ORIF of distal humerus fracture as it was associated with a significant 5-fold increase in ulnar nerve neuropathy.…”

Voiding function improves under long-term testosterone treatment (TTh) in hypogonadal men, independent of prostate size by Aksam Yassin (14779204)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Prior to TTh interruption, it was observed that testosterone stimulation improved the men’s IPSS, AMS and post-voiding residual bladder volume, while their prostate volume significantly increased. During the TTh interruption, there was a significant worsening in these parameters, although the increase in prostate volume continued. …”

Association Between Three-Months Vitamin D Supplementation and Depressive Symptomatology incidence among Saudi Arabian Adults by Khaddaj, Rashel

“…After three-months supplementation of 50,000IU, vitamin D levels increased to 51.41 ±11.27ng/ml in the supplemented group and to24.95 ±6.45ng/ml in placebo group (p=0.00). …”
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Thermodynamic analyses of an integrated PEMFC-TEARS-geothermal system for sustainable buildings by Ratlamwala, Tahir Abdul Hussain

“…In this paper we undertake a comprehensive study to meet the building heating/cooling and power demand through a sustainable operation. …”
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Vitamin K2 supplementation and arterial stiffness among renal transplant recipients—a single-arm, single-center clinical trial by Kilany, Hala

“…Supplementation was associated with a 14.2% reduction in mean cfPWV at 8 weeks (cfPWV pre-vitamin K2 = 9.8 ± 2.2 m/s vs. cfPWV post-vitamin K2 = 8.4 ± 1.5 m/s; P < .001). …”
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Application of an empirical transport model to simulate retention of nanocrystalline titanium dioxide in sand columns by Choy, Christine Chin

“…Three suspension concentrations (50, 75 and 100 mg l−1) were pumped through packed sand columns at different flow velocities (3.0, 6.8 and 14.1 cm min−1). Little to no particles was detected in the effluent. …”
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Effect of carbon nanotubes on the bonding mechanism of non-corrosive reinforcements to concrete by Alaa, Taha

“…This study aimed to assess the impact of waterborne pre-dispersed multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at a concentration of 0.2 wt % on the bond strength between concrete and non-corrosive reinforcements, including stainless steel (SS), glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP), and basalt fiber reinforced polymers (BFRP) bars. …”
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Effect of carbon nanotubes on the bonding mechanism of non-corrosive reinforcements to concrete by Alaa Taha (17302783)

“…<p>This study aimed to assess the impact of waterborne pre-dispersed multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at a concentration of 0.2 wt % on the bond strength between concrete and non-corrosive reinforcements, including stainless steel (SS), glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP), and basalt fiber reinforced polymers (BFRP) bars. …”

Comparative Study of Several Energy Dissipating Devices by Abdul-Latif, Akrum

“…It is concluded that the energy absorbed for a given system decreases with the increase of the R ratio. It is recognized that the highest absorbed energy is obtained in the constrained situation with deformable non-deformable compared to the other situations. …”
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COVID-19 mothers’ mother–baby bonding, feeding practices, postnatal care experiences in Qatar: A mixed-methods approach by laura Moya falcon (22556218)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Participants had a postnatal bonding mean score of ≥12, which indicated impaired bonding (mean=12.0, SD=4.7). …”

Knee Angle Affects Posterior Chain Muscle Activation During an Isometric Test Used in Soccer Players by Paul James Read (14152221)

“…These differences (30% mean difference) were greater than the observed typical measurement error (CV% = 13.1–14.3 for the 90° and 30° test positions, respectively). …”