Evaluation of pretreatment and membrane configuration for pressure-retarded osmosis application to produced water from the petroleum industry by Dareen Dardor (17052381)

“…PRO is typically considered with seawater/river water pairings however greater energy can be recovered from hypersaline solutions including produced water (PW) from the petroleum industry. …”

Graphite and metal nitrate-infused HDPE composites for enhanced thermal performance in energy-efficient building envelopes by Mohammad Amir Khan (23770803)

“…Analysis such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and dielectric spectroscopy analyses further revealed extensive interaction between filler matrices, a decrease in phonon scattering, and a positive increase in crystallinity which led to the improved thermal performance.The TGA results showed that the composite exhibited greater thermal stability, and the residue mass after the decomposition process was 9%, indicating increased carbonization and structural integrity. …”

Western diet induces mild metabolic impairment and aggravates neuropathology in an experimental mouse model of traumatic brain injury by Judith, Nwaiwu

“…Individuals with TBI have a greater risk of mortality from associated chronic diseases than the general population. …”
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Covid-19 Spread Simulation based on control measures in UAE by Yaseen, Amer

“…In addition, continuous monitoring, contacts tracing and increasing the testing capacity were applied in most of the countries. …”
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A Stackelberg Game Inspired Model of Real-Time Economic Dispatch with Demand Response by Shakrina, Youssef

“…Traditional electric power systems have several challenges in maintaining their reliability and being able to meet the demand of the consumers at peak hours. Additionally, environmental concerns may arise from several physical limitations in the network that would increase gas emission besides adding extra generation costs. …”
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Blockchain implementations. (c2019) by Sabbagh, Ahmad Al

“…According to Gartner, blockchain is at the topmost of very high expectations, where the interest in the technology and the enthusiasm to implement it is at a peak level. Nonetheless, the technology is still viewed as not mature, thus yielding certain concerns. …”
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Photostimulation of Phox2b medullary neurons activates cardiorespiratory function in conscious rats by Kanbar, Roy

“…RVLM photostimulation significantly increased breathing rate (+42%), tidal volume (21%), minute volume (68%), and peak expiratory flow (48%). …”
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Investigating the impact of a novel active gap metering signalization strategy on driver behavior at highway merging sections by Nora Reinolsmann (16931784)

“…Drivers did gradually increase the distance to the lead vehicle, which resulted in optimal headways to merging on-ramp vehicles. …”

Hydrophobic Ionic Liquids for Efficient Extraction of Oil from Produced Water by Liaqat, Shehzad

“…The extraction efficiency was found to increase with increasing cation alkyl chain length from C2 to C10. …”
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Green energy powered - vapor, thermal and UV light assisted disinfection technology by Kishor, Kumar Sadasivuni

“…In the final step of the disinfecting protocol, the objects are exposed to UV-A light having a peak wavelength of 365–370 nm. The automatic disinfection process is powered by renewable solar and mechanical energy during cycling. …”
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Postprandial lipaemia 10 and 34 hours after playing football: Does playing frequency affect the response? by Darren J. Paul (6905450)

“…Performing three consecutive days of football exercise may offer no greater protective effect for postprandial TG before a period of reduced activity, compared to a single session.…”

Polyurethane/Silane-Functionalized ZrO₂ Nanocomposite Powder Coatings: Thermal Degradation Kinetics by Farimah Tikhani (18768025)

“…Chemical structure, microstructure and thermal degradation kinetics of the prepared coatings were investigated. The peak of aliphatic C–H vibrating bond in the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum of V-ZrO₂ was a signature of VTMS attachment. …”

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

“…The IPMC actuators constructed for this study demonstrated peak-to-peak strains of ~0.7% in water across a frequency range of 0.1–1.0 Hz. …”
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Design and development of a biomimetic jellyfish robot that features ionic polymer metal composites cituators by Akle, Barbar

“…The IPMC actuators constructed for this study demonstrated peak-to-peak strains of ∼ 0.7% in water across a frequency range of 0.1–1.0Hz. …”
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Unsustainability in emergent systems by Haddad, Marc

“…In this paper we present a detailed case study of the passenger road transport system in the Greater Beirut Area (GBA) where we identify the root causes of the major problems facing the system today and over the long-term. …”
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Geotechnical Performance of Dredged Material—Steel Slag Fines Blends by Malasavage, Nicholas

“…Key findings include that the 100% DM had a [Math Processing Error] of 27.3°, which increased to a peak [Math Processing Error] value of 45° for the [Math Processing Error] DM-SSF blend. …”
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Green energy powered - vapor, thermal and UV light assisted disinfection technology by Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni (1389276)

“…In the final step of the disinfecting protocol, the objects are exposed to UV-A light having a peak wavelength of 365–370 nm. The automatic disinfection process is powered by renewable solar and mechanical energy during cycling. …”

Climate Change Implications for Optimal Sizing of Residential Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Qatar by Muhammad Imran Khan (614396)

“…Results show the villa’s annual electricity consumption will grow 22% by 2100, with summer peaks escalating to 26% driven by surging cooling demands. …”

Collaborative hierarchical caching and transcoding in edge network with CE-D2D communication by Emna Baccour (16896366)

“…However, the high load in peak hours consumes the limited available bandwidth of existing cellular and backhaul links leading to low network performance. …”

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perinatal mental health of women by Tom Farrell (7951295)

“…</p> <h3>Methods</h3> <p>A cross- sectional survey of women accessing maternity services in Qatar was carried out during the months of June and July 2020 at the local peak of the pandemic. Background data including relevant demographic details, pregnancy and mental health history, concerns, as well as helpful stress-reducing factors reported by women was collected. …”