Overconfident results with the bivariate random effects model for meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy studies by Furuya-Kanamori, Luis

“…Diaz found that the performance of the bivariate model deteriorates when between-study heterogeneity increases and the number of studies decrease.5 Our simulation studies found similar results—with moderate levels of heterogeneity (tau2 = 1), the coverage probabilities of Se, Sp, and the diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) with the bivariate model dropped below the nominal level.6 Diagnostic accuracy studies usually favor sensitivity over specificity, or vice versa leading to diagnostic 2 × 2 tables with one or more of the cells with low frequency or zero counts. …”
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Modified zno nanoparticles using iron ions (Fe3+) for photo-catalytic degradation of toxic pollutants under sunlight by Ba-Abbad, Muneer M.

“…The photocatalytic activities of pure ZnO and Fe-ZnO samples were evaluated based on the degradation of 2-chlorophenol in an aqueous solution under the sunlight. The samples with a small concentration of Fe3+ ions showed enhanced photocatalytic activity with an optimal maximum performance at 0.5 wt. %. …”
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Investigating algal CO2 capture through screening of Qatari desert microalgae & cyanobacteria strains by Al Muraikhi, Mariam

“…A number of different trends in CO2 tolerance could be identified from the results; a number of strains showed a clear inhibition of growth with CO2 concentrations of 5% and higher, whilst others showed increasing growth rates for increasing CO2 concentrations up to 30%. …”
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The Influence of Urbanization on Natural Overland Flow Paths by Al-Sayed, Amna Mohammed

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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN INSULIN RESISTANCE AND NITRIC OXIDE IN HUMAN RETINAL MICROVASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS IN VITRO by Bushra, Sumbul

“…This may suggest that insulin could counteract the hyperglycemic effect on AKT/PI3 kinase which mediates NO production and VEGF-A, with decreased adhesion molecules such as p-selectin that is involved in barrier disorder of retinal endothelial cells. …”
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The Effect of Hyperoxia on Central and Peripheral Factors of Arm Flexor Muscles Fatigue Following Maximal Ergometer Rowing in Men by Volianitis, Stefanos

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Tailoring of the thermal, mechanical and dielectric properties of the polypropylene foams using gamma-irradiation by Mrl�k, Miroslav

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Mechanical and microstructure characterization of hard nanostructured N-bearing thin coating by Cabibbo, M.

“…The main problem with steel, is that it exhibits a relatively low hardness (below 10GPa) which strongly decreases upon annealing above about 600K. …”
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Novel fluorinated surfactants for enhanced oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs by Al-Amodi, Adel O.

“…A decrease in oil/water interfacial tension (IFT) of almost one order of magnitude was observed when adding surfactant‐A. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of stir casted Cu-ZrO2-Graphite hybrid metal matrix composites for thermal management structures by Mittal, Prateek

“…ZrO2 and Graphite reinforcements were added (0.5–0.5, 1.0–1.0, 1.5–1.5 and 2.0–2.0 wt %) in the four composite samples prepared via stir casting. …”
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Prevalence of vincristine induced-peripheral neuropathy among Sudanese cancer patients by Imam, Ethar Abdelmageed

“…Healthcare professionals need some understanding regarding medical management that may decrease occurrence of neuropathy and a better planning and implementing special care for patients at risk.…”
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Superior photocatalytic activity of Cu doped NiWO4 for efficient degradation of benzene in air even under visible radiation by Tri N.L.M.

“…This was because Cu effectively acted as novel dopant, which not only affected valence band (VB) top and conduction band (CB) bottom of NiWO4 but also formed a medium energy level between CB and VB of the NiWO4 to decrease its energy band gap and electron-hole recombination rate. …”
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Degraded Arid Soil Reclamation for Cotton Cultivation Using Organic Waste Amendments by Kogbara, Reginald

“…Two abundant organic wastes, industrial biosludge and cow dung compost, were employed as soil amendments at a 3% application rate on a silty loam soil with relatively high salinity (electrical conductivity = 5.60 dS/m) and compared with conventional chemical fertilization. …”
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Noble metal -doped graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst for enhancement photocatalytic decomposition of antibiotic pollutant in wastewater under visible light by Viet N.M.

“…The doping of Ag not only decreased the band-gap energy and particle size, but also enhanced the separation of charge carriers and decreased the electron/hole recombination in the g-C3N4 structure. …”
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Recycled Polypropylene Fibres for Reinforcing Cement Mortar under Arid Conditions by Bendjillali, Khadra

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Trends in prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms and effects of sociodemographic variables before and after the first wave of COVID-19 in Qatar by Khaled, Salma M.

“…The data for 2020/21 showed a 35.1% and 29.2% decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms scores compared to pre-pandemic years (2017/2018) after adjusting for sociodemographic factors. …”
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Influence of shelf-life duration on mechanical, thermal and shape recovery motion derivatives of shape memory polyurethane by Vasavi, Boggarapu

“…In addition, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)exhibited a decrease in glass transition temperature (Tg) from S1 to S10, resulting in a corresponding reduction in the rate of shape restoration. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline CoFe2O4-zirconia via propylene oxide aided sol-gel method by Bhosale R.R.

“…The prepared gels were aged, dried, and annealed at different temperatures (600 1000 C) and times (1 5 h). The annealed Co ferrite/ZrO2 powder was analyzed by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Brunauer Emmett Teller surface area analysis, energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Modeling of dual-metal Schottky contacts based silicon micro and nano wire solar cells by Rabbani, M. Golam

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Therapeutic outcomes and biodistribution of gold nanoparticles in collagen-induced arthritis animal model by Nehal E., Abdel-Hakem

“…CIA rats were then divided into five groups: CIA model (positive control), AuNPs treated- (sphere shape with size: 5, 25, and 75 nm), and methotrexate (MTX)-treated-rats. …”
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