Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal and pharyngeal colonization in outpatients in Lebanon by Mokhbat, Jacques E.

“…Among the risk factors, a relative working in health care, presence of an intravascular device, recent dental procedure, and health club use were significantly associated with an increased risk of S aureus colonization, with P values of .00, .02, .04, and .00, respectively, calculated by the χ2 test. …”
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Dietary Calcium Intake of 1200 mg/d May Have Negative Correlation on Percent Body Fat by Dimassi, Hani I.

“…The high-calcium group (intake ≥1200 mg/d) had a significantly higher mean caloric intake (P ≤ .01) and significantly lower percent body fat (P ≤ .05) than the low-calcium group (intake <1200 mg/d). …”
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Elevated heparin-induced antibodies are more common in diabetic patients with vascular disease by Naoum, Joseph J.

“…An elevated heparin antibody level was present in 30% of DM and 12% of nDM patients (chi-squared test ). Additionally, DM was associated with a higher likelihood of arterial complications while nDM was associated with a higher rate of venous adverse events (chi-squared test ). …”
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Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Columns Using Composite of Near Surface Mounted CFRP Strips and Fabric by Abokwiek, Raed

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Strengthening of Shear Deficient Beams with CFRP Laminates with Different Types of Anchorage Systems by Mohamed, Khalid Mustafa Elradi

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KINETIC DOUBLE SKIN FAÇADE AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIVE STRATEGY TO REDUCE ENERGY AND IMPROVE LIGHT COMFORT IN AN OFFICE BUILDING IN DUBAI - UAE by ALSALEEM, MOAMIN

“…CFD software used to measure the stack effect of the double skin, and the simulation concurs the disadvantage of high rise scale of double skin façade due to chimney effect factor where wind temperatures increased drastically. The Light performance simulated by Revit light analysis where the criteria of the test identified by scale useful daylight illuminance UDI factor and high level of illuminance HDI and below threshold light factor LDI. …”
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Driving simulation sickness and the sense of presence: Correlation and contributing factors by Mustafa Almallah (17280568)

“…Importantly, designing buildings that replicate a real-world environment could increase SP and decrease SS. Moreover, designing high quality and resolution scenarios could also increase SP, thus decreasing the severity of SS symptoms. …”

An investigation into links between UAE STI Policy and the Federal Universities STEM Majors’ Enrolments, Graduates and Research Development: an evidence-based exploration of the im... by Khreibi, Rima Abou

“…In terms of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), there has been a decrease in STEM programs enrolment, while STEM graduates in UAEU has stayed steady at 1/3 STEM majors compared to 2/3 non-STEM programs. …”
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International incentives for economic efficiency in the Litani and Jordan Rivers by Zgheib, Philippe W.

“…This study combines a test of methodology with an institutionally based developmental framework for agreement. …”
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Teaching Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo to Emergency Medicine Residents by Using Gagne’s Nine Steps of Instructional Design by Khalid Bashir (9300293)

“…The median score before the course for the DH test was 2 (1.7– 3.0) and improved to 5(4.0– 5.0). …”

Digital Predistortion Using Relaxed Sampling Rates by Ahmed, Serien

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Optimizing Energy Consumption In Cloud Datacenters by Khan, Mueez Ahmad

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2D magnesium phosphate resorbable coating to enhance cell adhesion on titanium surfaces by Amir, Elhadad

“…Morphology and chemical analysis were performed using Atomic force microscopy and SEM/EDX. Nano-scratch test and water contact angle measurements were used to measure adhesion strength and wettability. …”
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An experimental study of a collector and diffuser system on a small demonstration wind turbine by Ghajar, R. F.

“…This paper investigates the possible improvement of a DAWT system by adding a collector fuselage to increase its augmentation ratio. Testing using a small experimental unit shows that adding a collector increases the power augmentation of the DAWT by more than 50%, and increases the mass flow rate through the turbine by increasing the effective upstream area of the wind that enters it. …”
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Relationship between Asymmetry Indices, Anthropometric Parameters, and Physical Fitness in Obese and Non-Obese High School Students by Monoem Haddad (5345357)

“…Body composition, measurements of vertical jump height using a countermovement jump test (CMJ), and dynamic single stance balance using the Y-balance test (YBT), were collected over 4 weeks. …”

2D magnesium phosphate resorbable coating to enhance cell adhesion on titanium surfaces by Amir Elhadad (18192829)

“…Morphology and chemical analysis were performed using Atomic force microscopy and SEM/EDX. Nano-scratch test and water contact angle measurements were used to measure adhesion strength and wettability. …”

Corner effects in CFRP-wrapped square columns by Tabbara, Mazen

“…Both types of test confirmed the observation that the confinement efficiency decreases as the corner sharpness increases, owing to stress concentrations that cause localised failure of the CFRP.…”
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Essays on the effect of excess compensation and governance changes on firm value by Dah, Mustafa A.

“…Our results suggest that an increase in director excess compensation decreases the likelihood of CEO turnover, reduces the turnover-performance sensitivity, and increases managerial entrenchment. …”
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Developing a Hybrid Model for Network Planning in Abu Dhabi Distribution Company Subsidiary of Adwea by Al Haddabi, Aseya Mohammed

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Medication safety spontaneous reporting system by Akel, Marwan

“…Background: The increase in medication use and expansion of the pharmaceutical industry has led to an increase in hazards, errors and adverse events associated with medication use. …”
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