Bevacizumab and neovascular age related macular degeneration by El Mollayess, Georges

“…We reviewed articles between 1997 and January 2010 that included at least 30 patients with AMD who received intravitreal bevacizumab monotherapy for at least 1 year. The mean number of letters gained, decrease in CRT, and number of injections were 8 letters, 125.3 µm, and 4.3 injections, respectively. …”
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The Kumaraswamy Pareto IV Distribution by Tahir, M. H.

“…Various structural properties are derived including explicit expressions for the quantile function, ordinary and incomplete moments, Bonferroni and Lorenz curves, mean deviations, mean residual life, mean waiting time, probability weighted moments and generating function. …”
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Evaluating the invasive plant, <i>Prosopis juliflora</i> in the two initial growth stages as a potential candidate for heavy metal phytostabilization in metalliferous soil by Kamal Usman (11482990)

“…</p><p dir="ltr"><b>Abbreviations:</b> ICP-OES: Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry; FTIR: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy; BCF: Bioconcentration Factor; TF: Translocation Factor.…”

Managing Endothelial Dysfunction in COVID-19 by Matli, Kamal

“…Secondary outcomes included the composite outcome of ICU admission or the need for mechanical ventilation, all-cause mortality, and the occurrence of side effects Results Of 42 randomized patients, 37 were included in the primary analysis. The mean age of the patients was 57 years; the mean BMI of study participants was 29.14. …”
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The protective role of lidocaine in surgeries involving trigeminal nerve manipulation: a meta-analysis of trigeminocardiac reflex prevention by Almonzer Al-Qiami (22393303)

“…No statistically significant difference in mean arterial pressure was observed between the two groups (MD -5.15, 95% CI [-10.38 to 0.08 mmHg], <i>P</i> = 0.09). …”

SynergyGrids: blockchain-supported distributed microgrid energy trading by Moayad Aloqaily (14158932)

“…The trading system shows 17.8% decrease in energy cost for consumers and 76.4% decrease in load over utility grids when compared with its counterparts.…”

Oxygen targets following cardiac arrest: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema (16328980)

“…</p> <h3>Conclusions</h3> <p>Conservative oxygen therapy did not decrease mortality, improve neurologic recovery, or decrease ICU LOS as compared to a liberal oxygen regimen. …”

Rapid mercury removal using living indigenous microalgal communities for water treatment applications by Amr Nasr Fekry (22521185)

“…Kinetic studies showed superior correlation with the pseudo-second-order model (R² > 0.996), with rate constants decreasing systematically from 767.5 to 216.0 g/mg·min as concentration increased, suggesting secondary chemical interactions may also contribute to the overall mechanism. …”

Performance of Different Concrete Types Exposed to Elevated Temperatures: A Review by Alhamad, Amjad

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Short-term outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with or without lateral tenodesis or anterolateral ligament reconstruction: a retrospective cohort by Ashraf T. Hantouly (14150319)

“…However, there was a significant decrease in postoperative flexion in the ACL and ALL reconstruction group by a mean of 22° (95% CI − 40.7 − 3.4; P = 0.02) at 6 weeks compared to ACLR alone, which was not evident on later follow-ups.…”

Physical Properties of (BaSnO _ 3) _ x/Cu _ 0.5 Tl _ 0.5 Ba _ 2 Ca _ 2 Cu _ 3 O _ 10-δ (BaSnO 3) x/Cu 0.5 Tl 0.5 Ba 2 Ca 2 Cu 3 O 10-δ Superconductor Composite by Srour, A.

“…A complete study about the vibration modes of different atoms was carried out using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) absorption spectroscopy of (BaSnO3)_x/CuTl-1223 composite. …”
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Graphite and metal nitrate-infused HDPE composites for enhanced thermal performance in energy-efficient building envelopes by Mohammad Amir Khan (23770803)

“…Analysis such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and dielectric spectroscopy analyses further revealed extensive interaction between filler matrices, a decrease in phonon scattering, and a positive increase in crystallinity which led to the improved thermal performance.The TGA results showed that the composite exhibited greater thermal stability, and the residue mass after the decomposition process was 9%, indicating increased carbonization and structural integrity. …”

Evaluation of Greywater as a Sustainable Source of Irrigation for Ornamental Crops in Green Walls—A Study of Plant and Soil Using Ruellia tuberosa by Shaheeda Marakkar Anangadan (19239607)

“…Greywater-irrigated soil also had a higher organic content according to FTIR and electron dispersive spectroscopy. Greywater irrigation improved nutritional and soil conditions, including phosphate, which helped Ruellia tuberosa flourish. …”

Evaluating fructose content in poultry feed: electrochemical insights by Mizaj Shabil Sha (17714286)

“…<p dir="ltr">The global demand for poultry meat has increased, but consumers have become more picky in their nutritional choices. …”

Novel insights into the nanoadsorption mechanisms of crystal violet using nano-hazelnut shell from aqueous solution by Mashael A. Al-Ajji (17191396)

“…The Gibbs free energy was found to increase with smaller nanoparticle sizes. On the other hand, the effects of particle size on the enthalpy and the entropy were increased.…”

Enhancing the properties and performance of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes using citric acid based deep eutectic solvent additives by Yousef Elhamarnah (17869382)

“…Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was utilized to understand chemical interactions, while mechanical strength and contact angle assessments provided insights into the physical robustness and hydrophilicity of the membrane surfaces. …”

Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Using Desalination Reject Brine by Kamel, Alaa Yasser Ahmed Fouad

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Removal of Ciprofloxacin from Pharmaceutical Wastewater Using White Eggshells as Biosorbents by Bin Hammad, Maryam Khalid

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Hydrophobic Ionic Liquids for Efficient Extraction of Oil from Produced Water by Liaqat, Shehzad

“…The extraction efficiency was found to increase with increasing cation alkyl chain length from C2 to C10. …”
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Novel polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes incorporating polydopamine functionalized graphene oxide with enhanced flux and fouling resistance by Abedalkader Alkhouzaam (15842647)

“…The functionalization was confirmed using FTIR-UATR, Raman spectra, XPS, and SEM. Pristine PSF, PSF/GO, and PSF/rGO-PDA MMMs were then prepared using the phase inversion technique and analysed using FTIR, SEM, AFM, and contact angle (CA). …”