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. …”

Insulin detemir in combination with oral antidiabetic drugs improves glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes in Near East countrie by Echtay, Akram

“…The percentage of persons who achieved the target of HbA1c<7% increased from .7% at baseline to 39% at week 24. Mean FPG decreased significantly from 213.7 ± 60.1 mg/dL to 120.3 ± 25.7 mg/dL (P<.001), and mean PPG from 271 ± 65.3 mg/dL to 158.1 ± 36.4 mg/dL (P<.0001). …”
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Residential energy consumption patterns by Houri, Ahmad

“…The average annual household energy consumption has been found to be 6907 kWh, whereas per capita consumption is 1727 kWh. Seasonal and monthly variations are analysed indicating increased energy consumption in the summer months accounting for 28% of total annual consumption. …”
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The Kumaraswamy Pareto IV Distribution by Tahir, M. H.

“…Various structural properties are derived including explicit expressions for the quantile function, ordinary and incomplete moments, Bonferroni and Lorenz curves, mean deviations, mean residual life, mean waiting time, probability weighted moments and generating function. …”
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Crash risk in morbidly obese drivers before and after bariatric surgery: A population-based cohort study by Junaid Ahmad Bhatti (366799)

“…The road crash incidence was similar before and after surgery, i.e., 7 per 1,000 patient-years. This road crash incidence was three times higher than the population rate of 2 per 1,000 patient-years. …”

Injury burden in individuals aged 50 years or older in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Samar Al-Hajj (8967641)

“…The highest annual percentage change in mortality rates due to injury was observed in Afghanistan among people aged 70 years or older (400·4% increase; mortality rate 1109·7 [1017·7–1214·7] per 100 000 population). …”

Multivariate epidemiologic analysis of type 2 diabetes mellitus risks in the Lebanese population by Ghassibe-Sabbagh, Michella

“…People with T2DM showed a significant decrease in HDL-C levels. A strong correlation of overall hyperlipidemia with the diabetes affection status was shown (p < 0.0001). …”
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Orthodontic camouflage versus orthodontic-orthognathic surgical treatment in borderline class III malocclusion: a systematic review by Maged S. Alhammadi (14150757)

“…Regarding the vertical jaw relation, one study reported a significant decrease in mandibular plane inclination in OC and a significant increase in OOS. …”

Utilization of the internet for physical activity and diet information and its influence on pregnant women’s lifestyle habits in Qatar by Ayman Al-Dahshan (8962568)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">A total of 327 pregnant women (mean age of 29.5 years ± 4.0) completed and returned the questionnaire (response rate: 87.5%). …”

Dynamic Change in Insulin Resistance Induced by Free Fatty Acids Is Unchanged Though Insulin Sensitivity Improves Following Endurance Exercise in PCOS by Myint Myint Aye (6404327)

“…Skewed data were log transformed and expressed as mean ± SEM.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Before exercise, women with PCOS had a higher HOMA-IR and lower VO2 max than controls. …”

Alterations in blood Lipoprotein & Apolipoprotein B profile induced by moderate acute & chronic alcohol intake in the rat model. (c2002) by Berberi, Rania

“…Therefore, despite reported correlations between the obtained increases in chylomicron and VLDL plasma concentrations and atherogenesis, this study suggests that the reduced amount of cholesterol per newly secreted VLDL particle and their increased catabolic rate will ultimately lead to a reduced total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in the fasted state. …”
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Qatar’s success story during FIFA world Cup 2022: Role of travel demand management and impact on travel behavior by Anas Mohammed (19236680)

“…Utilizing a mixed-methods approach that combined quantitative public transport ridership analysis with qualitative resident surveys. We observed a 73% increase in metro ridership and a reduction of 2.8 car trips per week, demonstrating a shift in travel preferences during the FIFA World Cup 2022 (FWC2022). …”

The lack of physical exercise in Arab states by Nature Research (16552612)

“…The fast adoption of a Western lifestyle, among other factors, has led to reduced physical activity and an increase in the consumption of sugars and saturated fats. …”

Roadside observational surveys of restraint use by young children in Qatar: Initial results and recommendations by Shahnaz Malik (19774584)

“…Standard data was collected per observation: seating position, restraint used and appropriateness of restraint used. …”

From classrooms to controllers: how school closures shaped children's video gaming habits by Muna Abed Alah (14779534)

“…Video gaming time rose from 8.6 ± 8.6 h to 13.0 ± 12.4 h per week (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The prevalence of IGD was 8.6% (95% CI 5.4–12.7). …”

Do Older Adults with Multimorbidity Meet the Recommended Levels of Physical Activity? An Analysis of Scottish Health Survey by Ahmad Salman (3173418)

“…Also, meeting recommended PA decreased with age [OR 0.92 (95% CI 0.90–0.94)] and body mass index [OR 0.93 (95% CI 0.91–0.95]; but increased per additional portion of fruit and vegetables taken [OR 1.19 (95% CI 1.12–1.25)] and with increase in well-being scale score [OR 1.05 (95% CI 1.03 to 1.06)]. …”

Analysis of the Qatari healthcare system by Nature Research (16552612)

“…<p>A new study published online in the Journal of Local and Global Health Perspectives examines key performance indicators in the Qatari healthcare system to determine how it is coping with the demands of a sharp population increase . The population of Qatar rose sharply between 2004 and 2010, from 745,000 to nearly 1.7 million, because of the massive influx of non-Qataris, and this has led to a decline in the number of healthcare professionals per capita and in hospital bed capacity. …”

Design of a Fully Concentrated Solar Powered Electricity Generation Plant for the UAE by Ali, Hessa Abbas

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Photovoltaic Facades: Key to the Concept of Zero Energy Buildings by KAMPADAM, MATHEW GEORGE

“…Tilted façade: Good idea to increase yield while paying attention to overheating  ii. …”
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An experimental study to measure the impact of a short-term disability awareness campaign on attitudes of primary school learners towards peers with physical disabilities by RAD, ELAHE NASERI

“…The intervention was a 2-hour session per class, held with the researcher. This session consisted of a focus group, baseline questionnaire, and the information session. …”
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