"Development of Authentic Annual and Seasonal Lightning Thunderstorms Day Maps for Saudi Arabia" by Shwehdi, M. H.

“…Based on this map, the distribution of thunderstorms over Saudi Arabia is analysed in terms of the factors related to the lightning performance of transmission lines such as thunderstorm days per year (Td/yr). Lightning activity continues for the present to be represented by thunderstorm frequency, which is routinely recorded at meteorological observation sites. …”
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"Thunderstorm distribution and frequency in Saudi Arabia" by Shwehdi, M. H.

“…Based on this map, the distribution of thunderstorms over Saudi Arabia is analysed in terms of the factors related to the lightning performance of transmission lines such as thunderstorm days per year (Td/yr). Lightning activity continues for the present to be represented by thunderstorm frequency, which is routinely recorded at meteorological observation sites. …”
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Efficacy And Safety of Cannabidiol on Juvenile Diabetes Outcomes in Male Rats by Awkar, Nai

“…Thus, CBD has the potential to decrease HbA1C in diabetic patients (Diabetes Mellitus type 1) and improve their lives. …”
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Unraveling the future productivity burden of cardiovascular disease in Qatar: Investigating the modifiable risk factors control in type 2 diabetes by Abushanab, Dina

“…The financial value of PALYs was determined based on the gross domestic product (GDP) per full-time worker (i.e. US$80,573). The base-case model estimated the productivity burden of CVD, and interventional scenarios were simulated to assess potential gains resulting from improved control of modifiable risk factors, including reduced incidence of T2D, lower systolic blood pressure (SBP), decreased number of smokers, and reduced total cholesterol. …”
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Characterizing the dynamics of climate and native desert plants in Qatar by Meshal Abdullah (17746950)

“…Optimal rainfall events per year ranged from 10 to 15, with 70 mm being the threshold for healthy vegetation growth. …”

Post-materialistic values and entrepreneurial intention– the case of Saudi Arabia by Alammari, Khalid

“…The results show that post-materialistic values influence entrepreneurial intention by decreasing desirability and entrepreneurial self-efficacy. …”
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Mortality and socio-economic outcomes among patients hospitalized for stroke and diabetes in the US: a recent analysis from the National Inpatient Sample by Aya Tabbalat (14150019)

“…In those patients, the mean (SD) age slightly decreased from 70 (13) years to 69 (13) years (p-trend < 0.001). …”

Improvement Algorithm for Limited Space Scheduling by Zouein, Pierrette

“…This paper addresses the combined problem termed “space scheduling” and presents an algorithmic time-space trade-off model for adjusting activity durations and start dates to decrease the need for space over congested time periods. …”
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A comprehensive design and rating study of evaporative coolers and condensers. Part II. Sensitivity analysis by QURESHI, BILAL AHMED

“…For evaporative condenser design, it was seen that, for a 53% increase in the inlet relative humidity, the normalized sensitivity of the surface area increased 1.8 times in value and, for a 15 8C increase in the condenser temperature, the sensitivity increased by 3.5 times. …”
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Sex differences on quality of life and mental health outcomes when using a brief cognitive-behavioral skill building intervention with adolescent Syrian refugees: a secondary analy... by Kazandjian, Chant

“…Males demonstrated a significant decrease in anxiety scores compared to females. Among males only, significant decreases in depression and anxiety scores were observed with significant improvement in total QOL.…”
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Glycemic Index of commonly consumed Lebanese mixed meals and desserts by Daher, C. F.

“…The determination of the Glycemic Index (GI) and Load (GL) for mixed meals serves as a dietetic tool in meal planning to reinforce the benefits of low GI meals and decrease the physiological effects of high GI meals. …”
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Impact of Exclusive Bus Lanes on Traffic Performance in Urban Areas by Abdulwahid, Amro Riyadh

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Improving the Performance Measurement Using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in Borouge by ALMUTAWA, MUBARAK

“…According to the findings, the average OEE on a first extruder is 95%, and second extruder is 91%, the value is higher than the world's ideal OEE standard value of > 85%. But This research needs to make improvement on these components to increase the value of OEE. …”
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Critical Review of Steel Column Base Plate Design Codes and Their Relevance to United Arab Emirates by SREENIVASAN, SREEJU

“…In the United Arab Emirates where the country is home to all the high rise structures will need this aspect as the cost involved is at high steak. …”
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The global, regional, and national burden of stomach cancer in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2017 by Arash Etemadi (330880)

“…Findings In 2017, more than 1·22 million (95% UI 1·19–1·25) incident cases of stomach cancer occurred worldwide, and nearly 865 000 people (848 000–885 000) died of stomach cancer, contributing to 19·1 million (18·7–19·6) DALYs. …”

Swimming exercise improves short‐ and long‐term memories: Time‐course changes by Mahmoud A. Alomari (14780446)

“…Young adult Wistar rats were tested for both short-term and long-term memories using the radial arm water maize (RAWM) paradigm following 0, 1, 7, 14, and 28 days of swimming exercise training (60 min per day, 5 days/week)s. The mean total errors on RAWM during the learning phase and memory testing remained the same (p > 0.5) after 1 day of swimming exercise. …”

Ambulatory general urgent clinic: an initiative at the time of COVID-19 pandemic by Abdullah Al-Hothi (18505290)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">186 clinics were screened over 2 years (2 clinics per week). The average waiting time reduced from 21 days to 10 days (30%). 651 were booked as urgent patients. 73% of patients attended the clinics (Figure 1). 0.8% were referred directly to the Paediatric Emergency Centre and 5% were admitted to hospital from the clinics (Figure 2). …”

Recent advances in the treatment and outcome of locally advanced rectal cancer by Abdalla, Eddie

“…The 1-, 3-, and 5-year local recurrence-free survival rates were comparable. …”
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Total hip arthroplasty: Evolution of the use of dual mobility cups in Lebanon by Assi, Chahine

“…Recurrent dislocation, being a major reason for revision total hip arthroplasty (THA), was found to decrease significantly using dual mobility cup (DMC) compared to standard cups (SC), and that in both primary and revision THA. …”
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Life cycle assessment of compressed air, vanadium redox flow battery, and molten salt systems for renewable energy storage by Manal AlShafi (14778373)

“…The global warming potentials of compressed air and vanadium redox flow battery decrease by 0.599 and 0.420 kg CO₂ eq,/kWh, respectively in case photovoltaic electricity is stored instead of grid electricity. …”