Portfolio Selection Problem Using CVaR Risk Measures Equipped with DEA, PSO, and ICA Algorithms by Abdelouahed Hamdi (14158899)

“…It was found that when solving the Mean-CVaR model with evolutionary algorithms, the risk decreased. …”

Land surface temperature responses to land use dynamics in urban areas of Doha, Qatar by Shikha, Patel

“…The LST data derived from remote sensing sources demonstrates an upward trend for summer and a contrasting trend for winter. Specifically, the mean summer LST increases by 7.64 °C (0.34 °C annually), and the mean winter LST decreases by 4.87 °C (0.22 °C annually). …”
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A Reconfigurable Broadcast Scan Compression Scheme Using Relaxation Based Test Vector Decomposition by El-Maleh, Aiman H.

“…Bottleneck vectors are then decomposed into a set of vectors that meet the given constraint. The acceptable and decomposed test vectors are partitioned into the smallest number of partitions while satisfying the tester channels constraint to reduce the decompressor area. …”
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Improving Healthcare Services by Quality Function Deployment (QFD) by Al Memari, Ahmed Salem

“…The tools of the Total Quality Management (TQM) have gained high importance due to increasing competitions in the healthcare industry. …”
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Knowledge Management: Understanding the Emerging Role and Contribution of Knowledge Management in project management practice in the UAE by Al Jasmi, Halima Ahmed Mohamed

“…Knowledge management (KM) is a discipline that is increasingly gaining ground in Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates as a whole. …”
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The Effects of Local Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) by Obied, Michel

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Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Stein Emil, Vollset

“…In the assessment of alternative future scenarios, the combined effects of the scenarios (Safer Environment, Improved Childhood Nutrition and Vaccination, and Improved Behavioural and Metabolic Risks scenarios) demonstrated an important decrease in the global burden of DALYs in 2050 of 15·4% (13·5–17·5) compared with the reference scenario, with decreases across super-regions ranging from 10·4% (9·7–11·3) in the high-income super-region to 23·9% (20·7–27·3) in north Africa and the Middle East. …”
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Excess pCO2 and carbonate system geochemistry in surface seawater of the exclusive economic zone of Qatar (Arabian Gulf) by Connor, Izumi

“…CO2 is lost from the Gulf due to gas exchange, decreasing DIC, and reducing pCO2 to 464 μatm, similar to that observed. …”
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Mental health, burnout and resilience in community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study by Zeana, Samir AlKudsi

“…Participants had shown moderate resilience (mean score: 27.64 (SD = 8.31)) and their mean score fear of COVID19 was 15.67 (SD = 6.54). …”
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Impact of staying at home measures during COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyle of Qatar’s population: Perceived changes in diet, physical activity, and body weight by Muna Abed Alah (14779534)

“…Participants reported increased sitting/reclining time (1.94 h/day mean increase), screen times (2.05 h/day mean increase) with p < 0.001, and decreased exercise time (0.11 h/day mean reduction) with p < 0.001. …”

Which factor explains the life‐history of <i>Xanthium strumarium</i> L., an aggressive alien invasive plant species, along its altitudinal gradient? by Rafi Ullah (8146836)

“…Among climatic variables, mean yearly temperature, mean annual yearly humidity, and mean day length in hours, while in soil variables, organic matter and nitrogen percentage significantly affect the phenological and morphological stages. …”

Land surface temperature responses to land use dynamics in urban areas of Doha, Qatar by Shikha Patel (14151027)

“…The LST data derived from remote sensing sources demonstrates an upward trend for summer and a contrasting trend for winter. Specifically, the mean summer LST increases by 7.64 °C (0.34 °C annually), and the mean winter LST decreases by 4.87 °C (0.22 °C annually). …”

Laws, policy measures, standards and regulations in the water sector in Lebanon: a review and perspective by Chatila, Jean G.

“…Lebanon is increasingly suffering from shortage and mismanagement of water, which is becoming a commodity of considerable value due to the inadequacy of supply to meet the needs of potential users. …”
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Asphalt modification with polyphosphoric acid by Bazi, Gabriel

“…The properties of neat asphalt and mixes can be significantly improved by the addition of polyphosphoric acid at relatively low concentrations. This approach is increasingly being used in North America to meet the high performance requirements for binders in SuperpaveTM applications. …”
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Stress induced immunomodulation and the risk of infections during major sporting events: Implications for the FIFA World Cup 2022 by Muna T. Abed Alah (17863853)

“…Having such chronic diseases with immunosuppressing characteristics might further increase the susceptibility of patients to stress induced immunosuppression. …”

A Framework for Project Time-Cost Optimization Considering Float Consumption Impact by Al Haj, Rana Ali

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Enhancing Project Success in Construction: The Role of Internal Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Bias, and Organisational Risk Culture by ALFALASI,THANI JUMA SAEED JUMA

“…The construction industry continues to face significant challenges in contemporary society, and the need to improve project outcomes in this sector has become indispensable. With the increasing investment in construction projects and their capital-intensive nature, project managers have focused on enhancing operations and efficiency to meet the project goals. …”
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Exploring Teaching and Learning of Critical Thinking in Private Schools in Dubai by Waqas, Sumiya

“…Critical thinking is one of the most desirable skills of the 21st century which is required to meet the challenges associated with today’s modern world of technology. …”
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Current Status of Gifted and Talented Learners in Cycle 2 Government Schools in Abu Dhabi Emirate: an Analytical Study by Mansour, Khalid

“…The research on identifying and challenging the gifted and talented learners across the world has increased during the last few years and has explored numerous methods of identifying them. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Austin, Carter

“…In the same period, PUV increased in central Europe, eastern Europe, and central Asia by 116·1% (8·0–218·2). …”
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