Changes in Blood microRNA Expression and Early Metabolic Responsiveness 21 Days Following Bariatric Surgery by Stephen L. Atkin (6684368)

“…</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><h3>Methods: </h3><p dir="ltr">Twenty-nine type 2 patients with severe obesity (mean BMI 46.2 kg/m²) and diabetes underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. …”

The impact of metformin therapy for gestational diabetes on fetal growth in women with risk factors for fetal growth restriction- a registry-based study from Qatar by Komal Rafique (17075074)

“…</p> <h3>Conclusion</h3> <p>The results of this study suggest that in women with additional risk factors for FGR, the concurrent use of metformin significantly decreases the birthweight and increases the risk for LBW, SFD, PTB and admission to NICU. …”

Synthesis and properties of electroless Ni–P-HfC nanocomposite coatings by Mohammad Farhan (17017683)

“…The improvement in the corrosion resistance properties can be ascribed to the reduction in the active sites of the Ni–P matrix and the filling of the micro pores with HCNPs. …”

Quantum Chemistry Insight into the Interactions Between Deep Eutectic Solvents and SO₂ by Mert Atilhan (1272906)

“…<p dir="ltr">A systematic research work on the rational design of task specific Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) has been carried out via density functional theory (DFT) in order to increase knowledge on the key interaction parameters related to efficient SO₂ capture by DES at a molecular level. …”

Corrosion Evaluation of 316L Stainless Steel in CNT-Water Nanofluid: Effect of CNTs Loading by Dana H. Abdeen (18174166)

“…At higher CNT concentrations, accumulated CNTs might form active anodic sites and increase the corrosion rate. SEM images for samples of higher CNT loadings were observed to have higher pit densities and diameters.…”

The ghost of the past anthropogenic impact: Reef-decapods as bioindicators of threatened marine ecosystems by Bruno Welter Giraldes (17148379)

“…This also has the positive outcome, however, of increasing numbers of herbivores, detritivores and scavengers. …”

Synthesis of lithium manganese oxide nanocomposites using microwave‐assisted chemical precipitation technique and their performance evaluation in lithium‐ion batteries by Hanan Abdurehman Tariq (14778361)

“…This research aims to increase the active surface area and the number of lithium-ion (Li⁺) intercalation sites using the CNTs and GNPs in LMO to improve its electrochemical performance. …”

Remediation of boron, lithium, and molybdenum by date pits modified with graphene oxide and cellulose nanocrystals: Mechanistic studies by Dana A. Da'na (17019120)

“…The excellent adsorption of boron, lithium, and molybdenum can be attributed to the attachment of GO to CNC on DP, which not only added more adsorption sites but also partially inhibited the aggregation of CNC. …”

Enhancing Thermal Comfort for the Revitalization of Pedestrian-Friendly Shopping Arcades in Dubai, UAE by RAJEEV, ANN MARIA

“…The result from simulation studies indicate the potential to increase the distances pedestrians are willing to walk outdoors by enhancing their thermal sensation and comfort. …”
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Effect of water extract of Althaea officinalis flowers on inflammation, gastric ulcer, bacterial activity, platelet aggragation, glycemia, and lipidemia. (c2006) by Hage-Sleiman, Rouba

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Assessing the Built Environment’s Reflectivity, Flexibility, Resourcefulness, and Rapidity Resilience Qualities against Climate Change Impacts from the Perspective of Different Sta... by Mohammed M. Al-Humaiqani (18325554)

“…Therefore, the rapidity characteristic of a built environmental system to accept the change and uncertainty inherited from the past or generated over time is correlated to the system’s reflectivity quality. …”

Receivers location privacy in avionic crowdsourced networks: Issues and countermeasures by Savio Sciancalepore (16864152)

“…As a worst-case scenario, we demonstrate that, when a feasible number of receivers are deployed in the same area of a protected one, due to the nature of involved ADS-B data, standard time-based localization schemes can identify the location of any protected receiver. …”

Energy conversion of heat from abandoned oil wells to mechanical refrigeration - Transient analysis and optimization by Mohammed Al-Khawaja (17093017)

“…The effects of the temperature variation of the geofluid over operation time, the working fluids, the high pressure and the temperatures of the heat source and sink are investigated. …”

Evaluation of The Factors Affecting Microplastics and Nanoparticles in Plastic Water Supply Pipes by Hammodat, Amina Rayan

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Impacts of On-Grid Solar PV on Distribution Networks and Potential Solutions: A Case Study in the Region of Zahle by Korkmaz, Jessica

“…Recent years have witnessed an increase in the installation of solar photovoltaic-based distributed generators or PV DGs mainly in countries with high solar potential such as Lebanon. …”
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Effect of Intravenous Mannitol on Intraocular Pressure Changes in Vitrectomized and Non-Vitrectomized Eyes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by HASHEM ABU SERHAN (19737499)

“…In vitrectomized eyes, notable decreases were observed: at 30 min, the Ratio of Means (ROM) was 0.81 (95% CI: 0.53; 1.24), indicating a 19% reduction; at 60 min, the ROM of 0.833 (95% CI: 0.77; 0.89) showed a 16.7% reduction; at 90 min, the ROM of 0.757 (95% CI: 0.755; 0.758) corresponded to a 24.3% reduction; at 2 h, the ROM of 0.726 (95% CI: 0.642; 0.820) reflected a 27.4% reduction; at 3 h, the ROM of 0.692 (95% CI: 0.600; 0.797) resulted in a 30.8% reduction; and at 4 h, the ROM of 0.700 (95% CI: 0.363; 1.350) indicated a 30% reduction. …”

Kefir exhibits anti‑proliferative and pro‑apoptotic effects on colon adenocarcinoma cells with no significant effects on cell migration and invasion by Khoury, Nathalie

“…To assess the effect of kefir on cancer metastasis, wound‑healing and time‑lapse movies, in addition to collagen‑based invasion assay, were used. …”
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Adopting Geophysical Testing Techniques in Geotechnical Investigation and Shallow Foundation Design by Amer, Mohammad

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Stabilization of Sandy Soil Against Internal Erosion Using Lime by Banu, Shaziya Ahmed

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Seasonal variations of trace metal chemical forms in bed sediments of a karstic river in Lebanon by Korfali, Samira Ibrahim

“…Sediment was derived from catchment soils and limestone. Total sediment Fe increased in winter at all sites following deposition of eroded soil from upstream. …”
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