Radiation treatment outcomes for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma by Skinner, Heath

“…Median tumor size at the time of radiation was 5.2 cm (range 2 to 25 cm). Results. Eighty three percent of all patients had either stable disease or a partial response to radiation, based on RECIST criteria. …”
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Thermodynamic study of the effect of partial thermal reduction of dysprosium oxide on solar-to-fuel energy conversion efficiency by Rahul R. Bhosale (6467102)

“…A further rise in the T_H from 2280 K up to 2530 K resulted in a drop in the_{ηsolar to fuel Dy WS} from 6.5% to 3.5%. …”

Introducing Library Users to the History and Heritage of Qatar by Maryam Ali Al-Thani (10115689)

Strong association of common variants in the IGF2BP2 gene with type 2 diabetes in Lebanese Arabs by Nemr, Rita

“…Taking the common rs4402960/rs1470579 GA haplotype as reference, multivariate analysis confirmed the positive association of TC (P = 0.009; OR, 1.43; 95%CI, 1.09–1.87), and TA (P < 0.001; OR = 5.49; 95%CI = 2.09–14.39) haplotypes with increased T2DM risk. …”
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Effect of sintering additives on the properties of alumina toughened zirconia (ATZ) by M. K. G. Abbas (18021646)

“…Green bodies were sintered at 1250°C, 1350°C, and 1500°C using a holding time of 5 min., with a heating rate of 30°C /min. …”

Extended hepatectomy in patients with hepatobiliary malignancies with and without preoperative portal vein embolization by Abdalla, Eddie

“…Hypothesis Preoperative portal vein embolization (PVE) allows potentially curative hepatic resection without additional morbidity or mortality in patients with hepatobiliary malignancies who are marginal candidates for resection based on small liver remnant size. Design A retrospective review of a consecutive series of patients in a multi-institutional database who underwent extended hepatectomy. …”
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The Effect of Ultrasound on the Drug Delivery of RGD-Targeted Liposomes by Mahmoud, Mohamad

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Schizophrenia-related dysbindin-1 gene is required for innate immune response and homeostasis in the developing subventricular zone by Abeer R. Al-Shammari (11405339)

“…</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: npj Schizophrenia<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/10.1038/s41537-018-0057-5" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41537-018-0057-5</a></p>…”

Health Literacy Levels and Predictors Among Lebanese Adults Visiting Outpatient Clinics in Beirut by Bouclaous, Carmel H.

“…OBJECTIVES:This cross-sectional study assessed the levels and correlates of health literacy in Lebanese adults. METHODS:A total of 587 participants (54.5% women) were recruited from the outpatient clinics of five health facilities in Beirut. …”
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Detection, molecular typing and phylogenetic analysis of Leishmania isolated from cases of leishmaniasis among Syrian refugees in Lebanon by Tokajian, Sima

“…Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed high levels of heterogeneity. A statistically significant correlation was observed between PI and the results of the nested ITS1-5.8S rDNA gene PCR. …”
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Agriculture in Tanzania by Abdallah Chattha (22500996)

Exploring Teaching and Learning of Critical Thinking in Private Schools in Dubai by Waqas, Sumiya

“…The current research adopts a mix method approach in the research design whereby teachers and students of grades 4 and 5 of a Dubai private school participated. …”
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الهجمات السيبرانية على البنى التحتية للمدن الذكية: التحديات القانونية واستراتيجية المواجهة by Abdul Hamid, Emad El Din Mohamed Kamel

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ASSESSMENT OF OVERHEATING RISK IN FREE-RUNNING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN PALESTINE UNDER FUTURE CLIMATE by Samaro, Nour

“…The overheating risk is evaluated using ASHRAE 55 standard under typical historical and future years (2035, 2065, and 2090) based on RCP-4.5 and RCP-8.5 emission scenarios in three climate zones in Palestine (2A,3A and 2B based on ASHRAE 169-2020). …”
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Protein and glucose metabolism in response to hyperinsulinemia with and without hyperaminoacidemia in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Bassil, Maya Said

“…Results: 1) Hyper-2 is associated with a faster turnover rate but, similar net protein anabolism as Hyper-1; 2) Hyper-3 increases net protein synthesis to levels not different from healthy lean controls; 3) hyperaminoacidemia does not worsen insulin resistance of glucose metabolism; and 4) intense glycemic control does not improve insulin sensitivity of protein metabolism. …”
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Effect of the number of broken wire wraps on the structural performance of PCCP with full interaction at the gasket joint by Hajali, M.

“…A 244-cm (96-in.) embedded cylinder pipe (ECP) is modeled with 5, 35, 70, and 100 broken wire wraps. …”
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CFD modeling of particle settling in drilling fluids: Impact of fluid rheology and particle characteristics by Abdelrahman M. Awad (16932519)

“…Settling of spherical and ellipsoidal cuttings, with various aspect ratios, is studied for particles with a diameter ranging between 2 and 6 mm. The settling behavior is predicted for particles with narrow (0.5–2 mm), medium (0.5–6 mm) and broad (0.5–10 mm) particle size distributions (PSD). …”

Effect of sintering temperature of NBT–6BT lead-free ceramics on the structural, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties by Slimani, Ahmed

“…The lead-free Na 0.5 Bi 0.5 0.94 Ba 0.06 TiO 3 (NBT-6BT) ceramics was fabricated at various sintering temperatures using a conventional solid-state reaction method. …”
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Effect of community-based intervention on knowledge and practice of rural mothers toward children home injuries by Marwa Mamdouh Shaban (18000123)

“…The mean total knowledge score increased from 39 ± 5.4 in the pretest to 41 ± 9.0 in the posttest, while the mean total practice score increased from 31.2 ± 5.7 in the pretest to 48.6 ± 9.7 in the posttest. …”

Characterizing the transitioning epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 in the USA: model-based predictions by Houssein H. Ayoub (9262512)

“…HSV-1 will persist as a widely prevalent infection, with ever-increasing genital disease burden.…”