Hypoxic Stress Induces Complement-Mediated Lysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Downregulating Factor H and CD59 by Ramada R. Khaswaneh (22224544)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Our results showed for the first time that severe hypoxia can significantly impair Factor H secretion and CD59 expression in MSCs. …”

Unraveling the future productivity burden of cardiovascular disease in Qatar: Investigating the modifiable risk factors control in type 2 diabetes by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…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. …”

Fabrication of Ag₂O/WO₃ based sensors for detection of hydrogen sulfide by Ahmad Al-Sarraj (17151007)

“…The results can be attributed to the decrease in the energy bandgap due to increasing the Ag content and the strong interaction between the Ag and WO₃ and silver to silver oxide transformation at low annealing temperatures. …”

The Grid Iron Patterns & Detached Villas as the Main Drivers of Sharjah City’s Urban Sprawl by MOHAMED, SHAMSELDIN SAEED

“…The city of Sharjah is among the Gulf cities that have increased in size at an unprecedented rate by all standards, and within a period of time not exceeding four decades, after it remained confined within its old wall since its inception until the beginning of the seventies of the last century, with an area of 2.5 square kilometers. …”
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High flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) in the treatment of COVID-19 infection of adult patients from – An emergency perspective: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Nabil, Shallik

“…HFNO was associated with a significant decrease in mortality and intubation rates (0.28 (95% CI; 0.19, 0.39) and 0.28 (95% CI; 0.18, 0.41), respectively). …”
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Investigation of Groundwater Depletion in the State of Qatar and Its Implication to Energy Water and Food Nexus by Hazrat Bilal (7367477)

“…Long-term temperature data indicates that the annual mean temperature increased significantly by 1.02 °C between 1987 and 2016, while total rainfall exhibited a slight decreasing trend. …”

The effect of bullying-themed literature on the bullying behavior of upper elementary students in Lebanon. (c2012) by Bazzy, Anissa

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Inappropriate Medication Use in Elderly Lebanese Outpatients by Saab, Yolande B.

“…More than half (59.6%) of the patients taking drugs at the time of the study were taking at least one inappropriate medication. …”
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A kinetic evaluation of nutrient and organic matter removal in greywater for green Walls: Assessing the performance of Mineral-Based, Organic, and Waste-Derived plant support media by Shaheeda Marakkar Anangadan (19239607)

“…However, when accounting for leaching, which was significant in some organic media but expected to decrease with time, most organic media (SCG, date seeds, coco coir and bone) achieved around 80 % TOC removal. …”

Clinical and biochemical determinants of length of stay, readmission and recurrence in patients admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…Results from this study with a diverse population may be valuable for physicians and healthcare systems to decrease the diabetes-related healthcare burden in DKA patients.…”

BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Induces Autophagy-Associated Cell Death, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells by Ali Alhoshani (3720718)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Breast cancer cell lines with different molecular subtypes (MDA-MB-231, MCF7, and SKBR-3) were treated with different concentrations of VCX for indicated time points. The expression of cell proliferative, apoptotic, and autophagy genes was determined by qRTPCR and Western blot analyses. …”

Online Monitoring of Outdoor Non-Ceramic Insulators by Shurrab, Ibrahim Yehia

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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)

“…The X. strumarium exhibits late vegetative and reproductive phenology at higher altitudes, enabling them to occupy an empty niche and benefit from decreased competition for resource acquisition. The lower altitude plants show a higher growth rate (stem size increase, number of leaves, and leaf area) due to the higher nutrient availability. …”

Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections by Btaiche, Imad

“…Background/Purpose The use of needleless positive pressure connector valves (PPVs) on venous access devices (VADs) has been shown to have possible benefits in decreasing VAD occlusion rates. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates, however, have been variable. …”
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Two-surgeon technique of parenchymal transection contributes to reduced transfusion rate in patients undergoing major hepatectomy by Palavecino, Martin

“…This difference is because patients treated at such centers often present with large tumor size,8 underlying liver disease,9 and chemotherapy-associated hepatic toxicity.10 In an effort to reduce the need for blood transfusions in patients undergoing liver resection, we developed a 2-surgeon technique to optimize parenchymal transection.11 In our preliminary series,11 the combined use of saline-linked cautery and ultrasonic dissection was shown to be safe and to reduce blood loss, operation time, and time of inflow occlusion. The objective of this study was to evaluate, in our experience over a 10-year period, factors predictive of blood transfusion in patients who underwent liver resection. …”
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Intraocular pressure trends following intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents for diabetic macular edema by Al-Abdullah, Abdulelah

“…The majority of eyes (13/17 eyes [76%]) showedan IOP elevation above 20% from baseline, ranging from 16 to 32 mmHg (mean 22.41). Although there was no significant difference in the baseline IOPs betweenthe IOP rise group (mean 15.76 ; SD=3.18) vs. the rest of the eyes (mean 17.34 (SD= 3.48), p: 0.071), final IOP was significantly higher in the IOP rise group (mean 18.65 vs.16.81, p 0.047). …”
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Wind shear coefficient, turbulence intensity and wind power potential assessment for Dhulom, Saudi Arabia by Rehman, Shafiqur

“…Finally, a decreasing pattern was observed in the values of TIs with increasing height.…”
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The relationship between Determinants of Risk Governance assurance and efficacy of the Public projects in the Government of Dubai from the perspective of Internal Audit Function by MUBARAK, ALIA MARJAN

“…The success of these public initiatives may create the course for the government to decrease its reliance on other sectors. However, not all of these projects are completed on time and adhering to the predetermined budget. …”
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Does technological progress make OECDcountries greener? New evidence from panel CS-ARDL by Nghiem, Xuan-Hoa

“…CommonCorrelated Effects Mean Group (CCEMG) and Augmented Mean Group (AMG) estimators are used to test for robustness of results. …”
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Drive‐up INR testing and phone‐based consultations service during COVID‐19 pandemic in a pharmacist‐lead anticoagulation clinic in Qatar: Monitoring, clinical, resource utilization... by Eman N. Alhmoud (14778706)

“…Combined with teleclinics, using drive-up fingerstick International normalized ratio (INR) testing was recommended to decrease exposure risk of anticoagulation patients.…”