The Triple “S” Impact of COVID-19: Nationwide Evidence of the Impact of the Stress Associated With Restrictive Measures on Substance Use, Sleep, and Social Connectedness in Qatar... by Muna Abed Alah (18171346)

“…Of tobacco users in our sample, 36% reported increased tobacco use since the start of home confinement, while 41.6% of alcohol users reported decreased alcohol use. Concerning sleep, 46.1% reported an increase in average sleep duration per day (0.77 h mean increase, 95% CI: 0.66-0.88, P<0.001), and a third of participants reported poorer sleep quality. …”

Essays on Renewable Energy Dynamics & Co₂ Emissions: Insights From Selected OIC Countries and World Nations by Javid Aliyev (19325665)

“…The first article evaluates the impact of higher oil prices on renewable energy transition in the case of Iran, the highest CO₂ emitting oil-rich country among Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). …”

Low-Dose Eltrombopag in a Patient with Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Post Sleeve Gastrectomy by Mohanad A. Ahmed (14777299)

“…<p dir="ltr">Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a disease in which the immune system attacks platelets and causes decrease in its number exposing the patient to risk of bleeding. …”

A Modification to Enhance the Survival of the Island FDMA Flap by Adding a Skin Bridge by Salim Al Lahham (16515333)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">This is a case series that includes 9 patients where we describe a technique that has the potential to enhance the survival of the first dorsal metacarpal artery (FDMA) flap and decreases the rate of distal necrosis via addition of a 5-mm skin bridge to the pedicle and by avoiding tunneling. …”

Mechanisms behind the immediate effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery on type 2 diabetes by Roland E Allen (19187023)

“…I.e., the largest possible decrease in glucose predicted by the model is smaller than reported decreases, and the model predicts no decrease whatsoever in glucose ×insulin, in contrast to large observed decreases in homeostatic model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). …”

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). …”

Effects of ethanol addition to diesel–biodiesel blends on the CI engine characteristics by Fakher Hamdi (21225134)

“…All blends show an increase in brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) compared to B0, with the maximum enhancement observed in B10 with an average increase of 13% across all speeds. …”

3D Concrete Printing Sustainability: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Four Construction Method Scenarios by Malek Mohammad (17150977)

“…These case-scenarios were carefully selected to quantify the environmental impact of 3DCP while emphasizing the importance of the material composition. …”

Optimization of design and operation of solar assisted district cooling systems by Dana M. Alghool (18387132)

“…The model was validated using collected real data of different case studies. The optimal system design of some cases showed that solar collectors covered about 46% of the chiller’s heat demand. …”

Dietary Curcumin Nanoparticles Improve Growth Performance, Oxidative Status and Immune Response of European Seabass (<i>Dicentrarchus Labrax</i>) by Albandari Bin-Ammar (16381128)

“…Growth performance (final body weight (FBW), daily weight gain (DWG), weight gain (WG), relative growth rate (RGR), and protein efficiency ratio (PER)) and feed uptake (feed conversion rate (FCR)) were improved significantly in CURNPs (100 and 150 mg/ kg)-supplemented groups. …”

The impact of COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown on smoking habits and lifestyle: A cross‐sectional study by Almu'atasim Khamees (11875640)

“…While those who had a decrease in their smoking level experienced a somehow healthier lifestyle regarding nutrition and other aspects.…”

Electric vehicles charging management using deep reinforcement learning considering vehicle-to-grid operation and battery degradation by Mostafa M., Shibl

“…Finally, the system was tested with a range of case studies using real-life EVs charging data, which proved the effectiveness and reliability of the system to protect the distribution grid and satisfy the EV user’s charging requirements.…”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in the Adult General Medicine Setting in Qatar by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…</p><h3> Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The operational costs of the program decreased with maturity by cost savings of QAR125 per 100-patient beds per year. …”

A GRASP Approach for Solving Large-Scale Electric Bus Scheduling Problems by Raka Jovanovic (17947838)

“…The GRASP algorithm is used for case studies on several public transport systems having various properties and sizes. …”

Electric vehicles charging management using deep reinforcement learning considering vehicle-to-grid operation and battery degradation by Mostafa M. Shibl (17821382)

“…Finally, the system was tested with a range of case studies using real-life EVs charging data, which proved the effectiveness and reliability of the system to protect the distribution grid and satisfy the EV user’s charging requirements.…”

A robust experimental-based artificial neural network approach for photovoltaic maximum power point identification considering electrical, thermal and meteorological impact by Samer Gowid (15955152)

“…The results showed a decrease in the MSE of V_mp by 74.3% (from 1.6 V to 0.411 V), and in the MSE of I_mp by 95% (from 4.4e−6 A to 2.16e−7 A), respectively. …”

How global spine sagittal alignment and spinal degeneration affect locomotive syndrome risk in the elderly by Ramada R. Khasawneh (6837734)

“…As LS risk increased, LBP prevalence and VAS scores rose, physical abilities, and back muscle strength decreased. TKA showed no variation across groups, while LLA decreased with advancing LS risk stage. …”

Efficient Integration of Direct Air Capture With HVAC System by Yasser Mohamed Mohamed Taher Abdellatif (20741534)

“…Further advancements with SBA-15-TEPA in DAC-HVAC setup reduce the LCOD to $208 per ton, while using NbOFFIVE in amine free DAC system achieves the most economical rate at $184 (reduction by 58% of initial DAC LCOD) per ton. …”