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An improved non-dimensional model of wet-cooling towers
Published 2020“…The first method shows a maximum decrease of 4.4 per cent in error, whereas in the second method, the maximum error was found to be 3.3 and 6.8 per cent when the inlet air was unsaturated and saturated, respectively. …”
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Food safety knowledge attitude and practices of oncology nurses, in Lebanese hospitals
Published 2023“…Attending conferences on food safety showed statistically significant effect on better practice scores (p < 0.001).</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Accordingly, the findings highlight the need to develop standardized food safety curriculum and training necessary to allow oncology nurses to contribute to the education of cancer patients and decrease their risk of foodborne infection.…”
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Predictors of prolonged hospitalization among geriatric trauma patients using the modified 5-Item Frailty index in a Middle Eastern trauma center: an 11-year retrospective study
Published 2025“…The Modified 5-Item Frailty Index was assessed, and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to predict prolonged hospitalization (> 7 days).</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">There were 17,600 trauma hospitalizations with a mean age of 32 ± 15 years between 2010 and 2021; of them, 9.2% were geriatrics at ≥ 55–64 years (n = 935) and ≥ 65 years (<i>n</i> = 691). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Thermal Conditions and Comfort Between Modern and Traditional Districts in Hot-Arid Climate: Case Study in Ajman-UAE
Published 2023“…Moreover, this study made an evaluation and comparison of the outdoor air temperature and thermal comfort between the traditional and modern urban districts to highlight the passive design solutions that increase the thermal effectiveness in the traditional urban fabrics, as some of these passive design solutions can be used to modify the thermal conditions in the modern ones. …”
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Association between sources of sexuality education, sexual beliefs and behaviours in Lebanese young adults
Published 2020“…The timing of classes, namely earlier introduction, and communication with family and religious figures predicted a decrease in SBI. The SBI was positively associated with sexual activity (OR = 3.68, p = 4.399e-07), first sex at <17 years (OR = 5.262, p = 0.0099) and engagement in one-night stands (OR = 4.195, p = 0.0001). …”
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Organizational climate and its effects on the employees commitment
Published 2011“…Nowadays, firms tend to create comfortable atmosphere and suitable working environment to enhance performance, increase job satisfaction, decrease employees’ turnover and absenteeism and to improve workers’ involvement and attachment to the organization as a whole entity. …”
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Portfolio Selection Problem Using CVaR Risk Measures Equipped with DEA, PSO, and ICA Algorithms
Published 2022“…This was displayed the return of the portfolio produced using the DEA-Mean-CVaR model increased because the investment proposal was basedon the stock with the highest expected return and was effective at three risk levels. …”
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Analyzing the effectiveness of various coatings to mitigate photovoltaic modules soiling in desert climate
Published 2024“…The results indicate a decrease in light transmittance and an increase in surface coverage area over time due to dust accumulation. …”
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Modification of glucocorticoid effects on body weight gain, plasma lipids by changes in diet composition
Published 2003“…The four groups [group I (HC, placebo), group II (HC, prednisolone), group III (HF, placebo), group IV (HF, prednisolone)] were pair fed and given the mean amount of food eaten by the group with the least amount of energy intake on the previous day. …”
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The protective role of lidocaine in surgeries involving trigeminal nerve manipulation: a meta-analysis of trigeminocardiac reflex prevention
Published 2025“…This leads to a rapid increase in parasympathetic activity, resulting in a decrease in heart rate (HR) and blood pressure, which can potentially lead to bradycardia, and cardiac arrest, with a prevalence of 14.5% during neurointerventional procedures (8). …”
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IMPROVING BER PERFORMANCE OF LDPC CODES BASED ON INTERMEDIATE DECODING RESULTS
Published 2007“…Simulation results with a rate ½ (1024,512) progressive edge-growth (PEG) LDPC code show that the proposed modification can decrease the BER by as much as 10-to-40%, particularly for high SNR values.…”
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A geoenvironmental application of burned wastewater sludge ash in soil stabilization
Published 2014“…The results show that the addition of 7.5 % of the burned sludge ash by the dry weight of the soil will increase the unconfined compressive strength and maximum dry density and also decrease the swelling pressure and the swell potential of the soil. …”
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Visitors off the trail: Impacts on the dominant plant, bryophyte and lichen species in alpine heath vegetation in sub-arctic Sweden
Published 2021“…One bryophyte species (Dicranum elongatum) among the six most commonly found decreased with proximity to the trail. Three lichen species (Cladonia arbuscula, Cladonia uncinalis, Ochrolechia frigida) among the eight most common species decreased with proximity to the trail. …”
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Enhancing Thermal Comfort for the Revitalization of Pedestrian-Friendly Shopping Arcades in Dubai, UAE
Published 2025“…The most favorable cases are selected from each phase, and the final reduction in temperature and PMV values of the optimized case indicates a substantial decrease of 3.76 degrees Celsius in air temperature post-implementation of passive design strategies. …”
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Simulation Study of Thermal Effects of Vegetation Covered Sand dune mounds within the Landscape around Urban Structures in the UAE
Published 2012“…The results of the research showed that application of trees in a natural and diverse arrangement while still having a mix of different vegetation types around the urban areas is the most effective strategy in tackling excess heat in urban areas. Also, increase in edge compactness and shape complexity of vegetation can decrease surface temperatures and progress the exchanges between vegetation and built-up areas. …”
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An experimental measurement of corona discharge using laser Dopplervelocimetry
Published 1998“…The corona wind velocity was measured by means of a laser Doppler velocimetry system implemented and calibrated in the laboratory. …”
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Conceptual Skills in Leading Change: A Competence Approach to Public Sector Leadership
Published 2019“…The research results suggest that these leaders employ high-level conceptual skills in leading public sector change and can be categorised into three levels of utilising conceptual skills. …”
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Co‐operative learning for Children with an Autistic Spectrum disorder (ASD) in mainstream and special class settings
Published 2007“…Both children were placed in CL groups which included three typically developing peers, one male and two females. …”
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