Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2... by Michael, Brauer

“…From 2000 to 2021, there was an observable shift in global health challenges, marked by a decline in the number of all-age DALYs broadly attributable to behavioural risks (decrease of 20·7% [13·9–27·7]) and environmental and occupational risks (decrease of 22·0% [15·5–28·8]), coupled with a 49·4% (42·3–56·9) increase in DALYs attributable to metabolic risks, all reflecting ageing populations and changing lifestyles on a global scale. …”
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Genome-wide association study and meta-analysis of phytosterols identifies a novel locus for serum levels of campesterol by Jamil Mahmoud Alenbawi (21546995)

“…<p dir="ltr">Sitosterolemia is a rare inherited disorder caused by mutations in the <i>ABCG</i>_<em>5</em>/<i>ABCG8</i> genes. …”

Efficacy and safety of the newer oral hypoglycemic agents in patients with T2DM during Ramadan: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hoda Gad (6470522)

“…Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonist therapy was associated with a significant decrease in Hb_A1c (%) (SMD -0.68) and a non-significant decrease in weight (kg) (SMD -2.57) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (mmHg) (SMD -3.50) after Ramadan. …”

Mixed siliciclastic-carbonate-evaporite sedimentation in an arid eolian landscape: The Khor Al Adaid tide-dominated coastal embayment, Qatar by John M., Rivers

“…The Khor Al Adaid embayment of southern Qatar represents a unique shallow-water mixed siliciclastic‑carbonate coastal depositional system that developed in a hyper-arid climatic setting over the past 6000 years. …”
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Aortic valve function post-replacement of severe aortic stenosis by transcatheter procedure versus surgery: a systematic review and metanalysis by Charbel Abi Khalil (14150028)

“…Additionally, self-expandable valves were associated with a higher decrease in gradient than balloon ones (beta = 0.38; 95% CI [0.12–0.64]). …”

Insights Into SARS-CoV-2 S1-RBD-ACE2 Interaction Using Computational Tools and Membrane Microarray Platform by Angelin Mary Philip (21547421)

“…Similarly, the Omicron mutant showed, among other differences, a decrease in the interfacial dynamics. Importantly, the reversal of the Q493R mutation showed further interaction enhancement.…”

Energy saving potential analysis applying factory scale energy audit – A case study of food production by Derar, Al Momani

“…It has been established that optimizing the factory’s energy use and the boiler systems' performance with regards to diesel consumption can withstand an expected monthly financial savings of 14205.85 Jordanian Dinar (JD). This has allowed a reduction in energy use of up to 18%. The CO2 harmful emissions were also decreased. …”
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Circular economy application for a Green Stadium construction towards sustainable FIFA world cup Qatar 2022™ by Abathar Al-Hamrani (16494884)

“…Therefore, sustainable construction became a hot topic, which strives to reduce material consumption, limit constructional waste disposal, and decrease contribution to climate change. …”

Design of an integrated system that combines the steam gasification of plastic waste and a solid oxide fuel cell for sustainable power generation by Khaled Abouemara (17823416)

“…Optimal conditions are met at gasifier temperature of 973 K, steam/feed ratio of 1.5, and CaO/feed ratio of 1. Moreover, using H₂ flow rates to assess SOFC performance reveal increasing activation and ohmic losses (0.04 to 0.09 V and 0 to 0.28 V) with a temperature increase (973–1473 K), while concentration losses decreased (0–0.10 V). …”

Effective removal of phenol from wastewater using a hybrid process of graphene oxide adsorption and UV-irradiation by Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti (8882054)

“…</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Environmental Technology & Innovation<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2022.102525" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2022.102525</a></p>…”

The promise of tirzepatide: A narrative review of metabolic benefits by Sara Sokary (17337724)

“…Tirzepatide administration for 72 weeks elicited significant weight reduction ranging from 5 % to 20.9 % across different trials in a dose-dependent manner. …”

The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Christopher J L Murray (18278781)

“…</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: The Lancet<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01438-6" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01438-6</a></p>…”

Effectiveness of external myofascial mobilisation in the management of male chronic pelvic pain of muscle spastic type: A retrospective study by M. S Ajimsha (21250760)

“…<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To evaluate the outcome of men with muscle spastic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) who underwent a comprehensive five-session fascial connectivity based external myofascial mobilisation (EMM) approach. …”

Soluble Neuropilin-1 Response to Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes: Increased Risk or Protection in SARS-CoV-2 Infection? by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…<h3>Introduction</h3><p dir="ltr">Neuropilin-1(NRP1) is a cofactor that enhances SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus cell infectivity when co-expressed with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2). …”

Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific burden of diarrhoeal diseases, their risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2021, for 204 countries and territories: a systematic analy... by Hmwe Hmwe, Kyu

“…The most pronounced decline was in children younger than 5 years, with a 79·2% (72·4–84·6) decrease in diarrhoeal deaths. …”
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Road safety and traffic medicine in Iran: Achievements and challenges by A. Motevalian (19807242)

“…On the other side, there are areas that need to be improved, including: a) driving behavior of both public and private drivers; b) driving under influence of drugs specially among public vehicle drivers (3,4) c) motorcycle riding behavior with special emphasis on helmet use (5); d) medical and psychological fitness to drive examinations; e) vehicle safety specifically for cars manufactured within the country; f) transportation engineering with emphasis on expansion of railroads and safe highways.…”

Meta-Heuristic Algorithm-Tuned Neural Network for Breast Cancer Diagnosis Using Ultrasound Images by Ahila A (18394806)

“…The proposed GWO-WNN method (98%) gives better accuracy than other methods like SOM-SVM (87.5), LOFA-SVM (93.62%), MBA-RF (96.85%), and BAS-BPNN (96.3%)</p><p> </p></div><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Frontiers in Oncology<br> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.834028" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.834028</a></p>…”

Mental health, burnout and resilience in community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study by Zeana, Samir AlKudsi

“…BackgroundThe study aimed to assess burnout, resilience, and levels of depression, anxiety, stress and fear among community pharmacists during the pandemic, and examine if fear of COVID-19 is associated with these outcomes of interest. MethodsA cross-sectional survey of community pharmacists in Qatar was conducted. …”
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Energy saving potential analysis applying factory scale energy audit – A case study of food production by Derar Al Momani (17831981)

“…It has been established that optimizing the factory’s energy use and the boiler systems' performance with regards to diesel consumption can withstand an expected monthly financial savings of 14205.85 Jordanian Dinar (JD). This has allowed a reduction in energy use of up to 18%. The CO₂ harmful emissions were also decreased. …”

Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013 by Mokdad, Ali H

“…The crises in Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and Syria have resulted in a reduction in life expectancy; life expectancy in Syria would have been 5 years higher than that recorded for females and 6 years higher for males had the crisis not occurred. …”
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