Excessive managerial entrenchment, corporate governance, and firm performance. (c2019) by Antounian, Christelle

“…Our main focus is on firms’ excess managerial entrenchment, which is calculated by finding the difference between firm’s E-index and its industry median in a given year. Our findings suggest that an increase in excess CEO entrenchment reduces the likelihood of CEO turnover due to poor performance. …”
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Introducing Extended Data on Terrorist Groups (EDTG), 1970 to 2016 by Hou, Dongfang

“…Unlike most extant group data sets, the extended data on terrorist groups (EDTG) is not tied to terrorist groups and attacks listed in the RAND terrorism data; rather, EDTG is linked to terrorist groups and attacks given in the Global Terrorism Database. Terrorist groups’ variables in EDTG include ideology, main goals, start date, duration, base country, attack diversity, peak size, alternative endings (if relevant), and others. …”
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Double versus triple arthrodesis for adult-acquired flatfoot deformity due to stage III posterior tibial tendon insufficiency: a prospective comparative study of two cohorts by Amr A. Fadle (14150298)

“…The mean Hibbs angle decreased from 153.07 to 142.32° (MD = 10.54°, p < 0.001). …”

Analysis of Innovative Vapor Compression and Thermal Energy Storage Systems Using Alternative Refrigerants by Morad, Bahaa

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Analyzing the effectiveness of various coatings to mitigate photovoltaic modules soiling in desert climate by Alaa Elsafi (22282354)

“…The results indicate a decrease in light transmittance and an increase in surface coverage area over time due to dust accumulation. …”

Association Between Serum Bicarbonate Levels and Prediabetes and Subclinical Inflammation in Young Healthy Adults: A Cross-sectional Study by Abeer A Omar (21623774)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">A total of 825 participants with mean age 29.2 years (5.9) of which 365 (44.2%) were males. …”

Using primary healthcare facilities and patients’ expectations about triage system: Patients’ perspective from multisite Jordanian hospitals by Mohammad Minwer Alnaeem (19143733)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr"> Using primary healthcare facilities can decrease the tension and workload in emergency departments (EDs). …”

Board independance and the efficiency of internal capital markets by Dah, Mustafa A.

“…The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and exchange listing requirements led to an increase in the percentage of independent members on company boards. …”
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Assessment of Low-Impact development for managing aquatic ecosystem by Sa'd Shannak (17191363)

“…The detention pond had the least percentage increase in AQP and baseflows as well as the least percentage of reduction in peak flows. …”

Non-state actors in world politics, the political performance of the PLO. (c2014) by Lakki, Hiba Omar

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The causal relationship between energy consumption and economic growth in Lebanon by Dagher, Leila

“…Also, to shield the country from external supply shocks, given its substantial dependence on energy imports, policymakers should emphasize the development of domestic energy resources. …”
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Sustainability of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Concrete by Al Araj, Rashad R.

“…This work has shown that the addition of CNTs to the concrete mix in percentages as low as 0.25% weight of cement could increase the flexural strength and toughness of concrete by more than 45% and 25%, respectively, and enhance other durability-related properties, given that an effective dispersion of CNTs in the cementitious mix is achieved. …”
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Exploring the role of co-production in enhancing happiness and well-being in the UAE by ALYAMMAHI, ABDULLA JUMAH

“…The global challenges led governments all over the world to believe in the role of co-production in providing effective public services for citizens to increase their happiness and well-being. However, the literature of co-production as a factor for happiness and well-being has not been given much attention and remains limited or confined to certain factors such as wealth, health, and employment. …”
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Leadership and Employer Branding Impact on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Public Sector of the United Arab Emirates by Al-Khatib, Hadil Taisier

“…The current study aims to shed some light on how the effective provision of CSR using the right set of leadership skills and the synergy with Employer Branding could play a potential Human Resources (HR) tool to increase the favourable image of the organisations towards current and potential employees, and further develop the active CSR engagement of leaders towards the society and community as a whole. …”
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The Challenges of Implementing English Formative and Summative Assessments in Secondary Schools in the UAE: Perspectives of Teachers and School Leaders by BUQAILEH, HIBA

“…Summative assessments are often given more importance, which may increase student anxiety and lead teachers to focus more on reading and writing skills. …”
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An Analysis of Thermal Comfort at the School Outdoor Spaces: A Case Study of the American School of Creative Science, Dubai, UAE by ABU-QULBAIN, LANA

“…The enhanced outcome was evaluated against the initial one, using PET (physiological equivalent temperature), revealing that shade separately had the highest impact on its corresponding location with a decrease of up to 16% in PET, but no decrease to the overall PET of the microclimate. …”
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Renin–angiotensin-system gene polymorphisms and depression by Saab, Yolande B.

“…Given the abundance of the renin–angiotensin system (RAS) components in the brain, their importance in behavior and cognition, and the data that implicates them in the etiology and treatment of depression, it is possible that those RAS gene polymorphisms associated with increased RAS activity may also be associated with depression. …”
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The rise of the egocentric brand and consumer: the case of soulbound tokens (SBT) by Ramadan, Zahy

“…The literature remains scant on the underlying consequences of SBTs from a consumer behavior perspective, and consequently the implications for brands given rising egocentric consumer needs which this study addresses. …”
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Modulation of Chronic Stress Outcomes by Dietary Sweeteners: A Comparative Study of Sucrose and Aspartame in Mice by Akil, Shaymaa

“…Results: Consumption of sucrose led to increased adiposity compared to aspartame or water, consistent with its caloric properties. …”
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Multimedia technology and training programs in Lebanon. (c1995) by Nuwayhed, Wael

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