COVID-19 mothers’ mother–baby bonding, feeding practices, postnatal care experiences in Qatar: A mixed-methods approach by laura Moya falcon (22556218)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A mixed-methods research design was conducted, involving 117 participants in a cross-sectional online survey and 11 phone interviews. …”

Treatment with a Combination of Metformin and 2-Deoxyglucose Upregulates Thrombospondin-1 in Microvascular Endothelial Cells: Implications in Anti-Angiogenic Cancer Therapy by Samson Mathews Samuel (18808246)

“…We observed robust up-regulation of anti-angiogenic thrombospondin-1 (TSP1) and increased TSP1-CD36 co-localization with a marked decrease in the levels of phosphorylated vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (pVEGFR2; Y1175) in 2DG (5 mM) exposed cells treated with metformin (2 mM). …”

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

“…This campaign targeted students in grades 4, 5 and 6 at a non-profit school in Dubai. The aim of this study was to measure the effectiveness of the campaign on the different components of attitude: cognitive, behavioural and affective. …”
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A novel hybrid photovoltaic/thermal-fuel cell system for efficient hydrogen, heat, and power generation: Techno-economic and environmental evaluation by Bashar Shboul (22927252)

“…The P_PVT-FC dropping from 2.0 kW to 0.75 kW and the η_PVT-FC 16%–8%, while the Q_PVT-FC remains stable at ∼689.5 kW. Increasing the coolant outlet temperature and electrolyzer efficiency enhances m_PVT-FC and η_PVT-FC reaching a maximum efficiency of 18.06% at a 0.5 kg/s flow rate. …”

Design and analysis of an alkaline fuel cell by Azzam, Mohammed H. A.

“…A net output voltage of 0.8 V is obtained at 150 mAcm-2 current density, which yields an overall efficiency of 75%. …”
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The Role of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Family of Receptor Tyrosine Kinases in Mediating Diabetes-Induced Cardiovascular Complications by Bara A. Shraim (11753786)

“…<p dir="ltr">Diabetes mellitus is a major debilitating disease whose global incidence is progressively increasing with currently over 463 million adult sufferers and this figure will likely reach over 700 million by the year 2045. …”

Pioglitazone Effect on Clinical Outcome and Inflammatory Response in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Eman Elmekaty (14777932)

Lung nodule classification utilizing support vector machines by Mousa, W.A.H.

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The impact of automatic tube current modulation related settings of a modern GE CT scanner on image quality and patient dose; details do matter by Ioannis A. Tsalafoutas (14776939)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">SmartmA is a tool that if not properly used may increase the patient doses considerably. …”

Efficacy of Antimicrobial-Impregnated Catheters in Preventing Sepsis Post Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Removal in Neonates: A Retrospective Study by Mohammad Ayman Al Khateeb (17045509)

“…Out of the remaining 349 cases, 138 were conventional catheters (39.5%) and 211 were antimicrobial-impregnated catheters (60.5%). …”

Spatial modelling of contribution of individual level risk factors for mortality from Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in the Arabian Peninsula by Oyelola A. Adegboye (4287826)

“…Individuals with some comorbidity had a significantly higher likelihood of dying from MERS-CoV compared with those who did not suffer comorbidity [Odds ratio (OR) = 2.071; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.307, 3.263]. …”

Emerging trends in direct air capture of CO₂: a review of technology options targeting net-zero emissions by Yasser Abdullatif (19438219)

“…In order to keep the global mean temperature at approximately 1.5 °C above the preindustrial era, the world needs increased deployment of negative emission technologies. …”

The role of ulnar nerve subcutaneous anterior transposition during open reduction and internal fixation of distal humerus fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Abdulaziz F. Ahmed (14150082)

“…</p> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>We do not recommend performing routine subcutaneous ulnar nerve anterior transposition during ORIF of distal humerus fracture as it was associated with a significant 5-fold increase in ulnar nerve neuropathy.…”

Exergy and thermo-economic analysis of solar thermal cycles powered multi-stage flash desalination process by Sharaf Eldean, Mohamed A.

“…The comparisons are proceeding for the MSF-BR desalination plant with total productivity in the range of 5,000m3 /d which the gain ratio is increased up to 12 with 40 stages. …”
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Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Natalia V, Bhattacharjee

“…CCF50 as a proportion of each 5-year ASFR was predicted using a linear mixed-effects model with fixed-effects covariates (female educational attainment and contraceptive met need) and random intercepts for geographical regions. …”
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Acute kidney injury requiring dialysis after endovascular intervention for acute deep venous thrombosis: A case report and literature review by Najlaa Essa A. H. Al‐Mannai (21841775)

“…We report here a case of a 39 years old lady who developed severe AKI (illustrated by creatinine level of 664 μmol/L (7.5 mg/dL), bicarb of 13 mmol/L and being anuric), requiring hemodialysis secondary to intravascular hemolysis and hemoglobinuria that occurred immediately after the use of AngioJet pharmacomechanical catheter‐directed technique to treat an extensive iliofemoral DVT.…”

Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Cross, Marita

“…By 2050, the estimated global number of neck pain cases is projected to be 269 million (219–322), with an increase of 32·5% (23·9–42·3) from 2020 to 2050. Decomposition analysis of the projections showed population growth was the primary contributing factor, followed by population ageing. …”
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Vitamin K2 supplementation and arterial stiffness among renal transplant recipients—a single-arm, single-center clinical trial by Kilany, Hala

“…Supplementation was associated with a 14.2% reduction in mean cfPWV at 8 weeks (cfPWV pre-vitamin K2 = 9.8 ± 2.2 m/s vs. cfPWV post-vitamin K2 = 8.4 ± 1.5 m/s; P < .001). …”
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Effect of preparation method on the properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/mesoporous silica composites by M. A. Sibeko (14152350)

“…The PMMA/MCM-41 composites were prepared through in situ polymerisation and melt mixing methods, with MCM-41 loadings of 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 wt.%. The presence of MCM-41 increased the thermal stability of PMMA/MCM-41 composites prepared by melt mixing, but in the case of the in situ polymerised samples, the MCM-41 accelerated the degradation of the polymer. …”

Metabolic Signatures of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in COVID-19 Patients With Different Disease Severity by Mohamed A. Elrayess (7956179)

“…</p><p><br></p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Reduced levels of various triacylglycerols were observed with increased disease severity in the diabetic patients, including those containing palmitic (C16:0), docosapentaenoic (C22:5, DPA), and docosahexaenoic (C22:6, DHA) acids (FDR < 0.01). …”