Lyapunov-Function-Based Controller for Single-Phase NPC Quasi-Z-Source Inverter with 2<em>ω</em> Frequency Ripple Suppression by Sertac Bayhan (16388511)

“…Experimental results obtained from a 2.5 kW neutral-point-clamped quasi-impedance source inverter prototype are presented to validate the performance of the Lyapunov function based control technique.…”

Which firms export? An empirical analysis for the manufacturing sector in the MENA region by Fakih, Ali

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General developmental health in the VPA-rat model of autism by Khazen, Georges

“…In rats, early embryonic exposure, around the time of neural tube closure, leads to autism-like anatomical and behavioral abnormalities in the offspring. Considering the increasing use of the VPA rat model, we present our observations of the general health of Wistar dams treated with a single intraperitoneal injection of 500 or, 600 mg/kg VPA on embryonic day E12.5, as well as their male and female offspring, in comparison to saline-exposed controls. …”
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Country of birth affects blood pressure in the French hypertensive diabetic population by Bahous, Sola Aoun

“…In a population of 56,242 individuals living in France, we showed that individuals born in France have significantly different levels of blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors than African and Asian populations born in their own country but living long-term in France (average duration of stay, 5–10 years). …”
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Multilayer ionic polymer transducer by Akle, Barbar J.

“…Packaging the transducer in an outer coating produces a hard constraint between layers and reduces the deflection with a force that increases linearly with the number of layers. …”
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Effects of corporate sustainability practices on performance by El-Khalil, Raed

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Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments associated to Stickler syndrome in a tertiary eye care center in Saudi Arabia by Alshahrani, Saeed T.

“…Visual acuity improved in 54% of eyes and decreased in 5%. Statistically significant associations were present for eyes with final visual acuity ≥20/200, and total retinal detachment (P<0.001); preoperative cataract (P=0.023); and proliferative vitreoretinopathy (P<0.001). …”
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To What Extent is Humanistic Language Teaching Incorporated in the Instructional Practices of the Foundation Teachers in Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)-Fujairah, UAE? A Case S... by Abu Khait, Baha Eddin Hussein Shukri

“…The survey consisted of 30 closed-item statements with a 5-point Likert scale to gauge the extent to which HLT is incorporated in the instructional practices of the Foundation teachers. …”
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Unleashing early maturity academic innovations by Abdennadher, Slim

“…The Arab region consists of many teaching-intensive universities that are intrinsically committed to holistic educational excellence. According to a recent UNESCO report,5 the higher education sector in the Arab region is undergoing a need for massive expansion given exponentially growing populations, record-breaking youth cohorts, coupled with a strong recognition of the economic and social value of higher education. …”
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Knowledge gap hypothesis and pandemics: Covid-19 knowledge, communication inequality, and media literacy in Lebanon by Melki, Jad

“…The study aimed for a nationally representative probability sample of 1,536 participants (95% CI, ±2.5%) and received 792 valid responses (51.6% response rate). …”
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Effects of exendin-4 and selenium on the expression of GLP-1R, IRS-1, and preproinsulin in the pancreas of diabetic rats by Barakat, Ghinwa

“…Diabetic rats were injected intraperitoneally with 0.03 μg exendin-4/kg body weight/daily or treated with 5 ppm selenium in drinking water for a period of 4 weeks. …”
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Sustainability within interior design curriculum in UAE & impact on design mindset by Ibrahim, Dina

“…The United Arab Emirates is facing as serious situation, as the World Wide Fund for Nature organization WWF published the Living Planet Report in 2008, which declared that the UAE had a highest per capita Ecological Footprint. Consequently, the UAE government is playing a vital role towards sustainability nowadays. …”
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Retrieval of nearshore bathymetry in the Gulf of Chania, NW Crete, Greece, from WorldWiew-2 multispectral imagery by Pavlopoulos, Kosmas

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Effect of Girder Damage on the Structural Behavior of Slab-on-Girder Bridges by Elozn, Ahmed E.

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Biomimetic jellyfish-inspired underwater vehicle actuated by ionic polymer metal composite actuators by Akle, Barbar

“…When eight actuators were used the average speed increased to 1.5 mm s−1 with a power consumption of 1.14 W.…”
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Adherence to international guidelines for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in Lebanon by Kabbara, Wissam K.

“…This observational prospective study was conducted in 15 community pharmacies in Lebanon over 1 year in adult females. A regimen of nitrofurantoin 100 mg bid for 5 days or fosfomycin 3 grams single dose were considered appropriate. …”
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Factors associated with functional disability among Lebanese elderly living in rural areas by Zgheib, Elias

“…Skin ulcer (ORa = 8.569; CI 5.330-14.823), followed by dementia (ORa = 3.667; CI 1.167-8.912), and anti-gout drugs (ORa = 3.962; CI 1.290-7.622) were found to be significantly associated with increased odds of disability the most. …”
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Investigating Tensile Behavior of Sustainable Basalt–Carbon, Basalt–Steel, and Basalt–Steel-Wire Hybrid Composite Bars by Mirdarsoltany, Mohammadamin

“…Basalt and carbon T300 composite fibers, steel bars with a diameter of 6 mm, and steel wires with a diameter of 1.5 mm were used to fabricate hybrid composite bars, and vinyl ester 901 was used as the resin. …”
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Evaluating and Optimizing the Indoor Environment Quality of Historical Museums in UAE by Askari, Hawra Sharif

“…This paper aimed to involve the museum sector in the current concern of energy saving practices in the country, by adopting sustainable methods and increasing the efficiency of the environments as well as the building life cycle, which is a main concern for the historical areas. …”
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Performance of Olive Waste Ash Concrete Exposed to Thermal Cycling by Al-Akhras, Nabil

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