From metabolic dysregulation to neurodegenerative pathology: the role of hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and blood-brain barrier breakdown in T2D-driven Alzheimer’s disease by Ahmad Raza (18205961)

“…Current vascular insults include the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and decreased brain perfusion, along with other contributory factors to conditions conducive to neurotoxicity. …”

Do social responsibility disclosures show improvements on stock price? by Jizi, Mohammad

“…The documented results are likely to encourage banking institutions in the developing countries to invest and report on their social activities. …”
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The effects of attitudes, norms, and perceived control on the adaptation of elderly individuals and individuals with chronic health conditions to heatwaves by Kaddour Mehiriz (3129189)

“…In addition, the results suggest that elderly individuals are less likely than individuals in other age groups to adopt heat protection actions. …”

Microwave-synthesized composite preformed particle gels based on tragacanth gum and palygorskite for high-salinity high-temperature conditions by Ahmed Ben Ali (17792594)

“…Swelling behavior in real Gulf seawater (TDS = 45,2 mg/L) and rheological measurements taken at elevated temperatures (80 °C and 100 °C) showed that the addition of Pal enhanced gel rigidity but slightly reduced swelling capacity, likely due to increased steric hindrance. The formulation TPAC₂ (2.5 g Pal) exhibited an optimal balance between swelling (14.2 g/g at 100 °C) and mechanical strength, making it a strong candidate for reservoir applications. …”

Toward a holistic model of sustainable investment decision-making in SMEs: a structural approach in a developing economy by Dedrix Stephenson Bindeeba (21243596)

“…<p dir="ltr">Sustainable investment practices are increasingly recognized globally, yet their uptake among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies is insufficiently understood. …”

Anemia prevalence in women of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries between 2000 and 2018 by Damaris Kinyoki (3458885)

“…Our maps show where large within-country disparities occur, as well as areas likely to fall short of the WHO GNT, offering precision public health tools so that adequate resource allocation and subsequent interventions can be targeted to the most vulnerable populations.…”

Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms by Juan José, Yepes-Nuñez

“…Both routes of AIT increased adverse events (risk ratio [95% confidence interval] 1.61 [1.44-1.79]; 66% with SCIT vs 41% with placebo; 13% with SLIT vs 8% with placebo; high certainty). …”
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Caloric restriction reduces trabecular bone loss during aging and improves bone marrow adipocyte endocrine function in male mice by Charlotte Rinne (18766966)

“…Cortical bone, however, was decreased in young mice on CR and remained reduced in aged mice, irrespective of dietary intervention. …”

Exploring the influence of salesperson lone wolf tendencies on customer value co-creation: a social exchange perspective by Itani, Omar S.

“…The findings suggest that salespeople with higher LWTs are more likely to undermine customer trust and escalate conflicts with customers. …”
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Ethnic-specific association of amylase gene copy number with adiposity traits in a large Middle Eastern biobank by Niccolo’ Rossi (14152692)

“…<p>Studies assessing the impact of amylase genes copy number (CN) on adiposity report conflicting findings in different global populations, likely reflecting the impact of ancestral and ethnic-specific environment and lifestyle on selection at the amylase loci. …”

The Prevalence and Genetic Spectrum of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Qatar Based on Whole Genome Sequencing of 14,000 Subjects by Ilhame Diboun (3522413)

“…We detected 16 known pathogenic/likely pathogenic mutations in LDLR and one in PCSK9; all in a heterozygous state with high penetrance. …”

GERD outcome after bariatric surgery A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis by Abdel-Naser Elzouki (9376853)

“…<h3>Background/Aim </h3><p dir="ltr">Obesity is associated with increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and it has been suggested that GERD symptoms may be improved by weight reduction. …”

Prevalence and global trends of polypharmacy in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lina Naseralallah (14146465)

“…<h3>Background and objectives</h3><p dir="ltr"> Polypharmacy and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are becoming increasingly common due to an ageing population and the rise of multimorbidity. …”

Ab initio molecular dynamics study of the interlayer and micropore structure of aqueous montmorillonite clays by James L. Suter (1369596)

“…Acid treated clays are likely to have both sites protonated. The (010) surface does not have the same interfacial hydrogen bonding structure; it is much less stable and we observe dissociation of half the terminal SiOH groups (SiOH→ SiO− +H+) in our models. …”

The role of microRNAs in skin cancers by Nature Research (16552612)

“…<p>Skin cancer is a growing public health problem around the world, largely due to an aging population and increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight, which causes more than 90% of all cases. …”

Sentiment Mining of Arabic Twitter Data by Ahmed, Soha Galalaldin Khider

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TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON ENGAGED TEACHING: STUDY FROM AN AMERICAN CURRICULUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DUBAI by ALBASHA, WAFA

“…Special emphasis was placed on schools in UAE and specifically in Dubai, where there has been an increasing number of American curriculum schools. Using mixed methodology, the researcher obtained the teachers’ perspective to help identify learner’s difficulties when responding to class activities and the likely impact on their learning experiences. …”
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Forecasting Resilience Loss for Flexible Pavement under the Impact of Temperature due to Climate Change by ALARYANI, MOHAMMED MUFTAH

“…The HDM-4 model, which is extensively used in pavement management systems, does not utilise future climate predictions. Climate change is likely to threaten pavement infrastructures’ resilience through extreme weather events and chronically through gradual degradation. …”
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The Influence of Risks on the Cost Overrun of ICT Network Projects by AL NAUIMI, HAMAD KHALIFA SUWAIDAN

“…As the internet is becoming an increasingly inescapable part of our lives, which is being facilitated through a number of disruptive technologies, it has become mandatory for the government sector to operate in such a technologically advanced environment. …”
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Drivers obesity and road crash risks in the United States by Junaid Ahmad Bhatti (366799)

“…Compared to non-obese controls, obese drivers were less likely to drink-drive (0.41≤aOR≤0.72) and speed ≥65mph (0.78≤aOR≤0.93).. …”