Laws, policy measures, standards and regulations in the water sector in Lebanon: a review and perspective by Chatila, Jean G.

“…Lebanon is increasingly suffering from shortage and mismanagement of water, which is becoming a commodity of considerable value due to the inadequacy of supply to meet the needs of potential users. …”
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A 'cloud-free' security model for cloud computing by Yunis, Manal M.

“…The model can be applied in assessing the security issues emanating from cloud computing, identifying the security countermeasures needed to address these issues and coordinating the efforts of the various participants to enhance information security in organisations adopting cloud computing. …”
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Do Prisoners Mentalize Differently? Investigating Attachment and Reflective Functioning in a Sample of Incarcerated Lebanese Men by Abi-Habib, Rudy

“…This has been explained by a distancing from the other’s needs and feelings or by an incapacity to consider the effects of one’s behaviors on others. …”
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Rising blood pressure in Bangladesh by Nature Research (16552612)

“…The researchers say that policies that target the promotion of a healthy lifestyle are needed in Bangladesh and the wider region. “Population-based intervention programmes and policies for increased awareness about risk factors and lifestyle modifications are essential for prevention of hypertension,” they write.…”

StarD13 is a tumor suppressor in breast cancer that regulates cell motility and invasion by Hanna, Samer

“…We observed that, while the level of StarD13 expression decreases in cancer tissues compared to normal tissues, it increases as the grade of the tumor increased. This was consistent with the fact that although StarD13 was indeed a tumor suppressor in our breast cancer cells, as seen by its effect on cell proliferation, it was needed for cancer cell motility. …”
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Oxandrolone Treatment in Adults with Severe Thermal Injury by Btaiche, Imad F.

“…Muscle protein catabolism in patients with severe thermal injury is the result of stress-induced increased release of cytokines and counterregulatory hormones. …”
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Aorta deformation linked to heart disease by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Normally this stiffening is associated with increased morbidity in patients with hypertension, diabetes, and end-stage kidney disease, but whether this is also true of HCM is still not clear. …”

Metal-based nanoparticles: Promising tools for the management of cardiovascular diseases by Nour K. Younis (14152512)

“…A search for more effective treatments of CVD is increasingly needed. Major advances in nanotechnology opened new avenues in CVD therapeutics. …”

Hybrid effect of carbon nanotubes and polypropylene microfibers on fire resistance, thermal characteristics and microstructure of cementitious composites by Mohammad R. Irshidat (8047913)

“…According to the DSC and TGA analysis, presence of CNTs increased heat absorption needed for decomposition of the hydration products of cement mortar whereas the presence of the fibers has minor effect. …”

Four good reasons to use literature in primary school ELT by Ghosn, Irma K.

“…This is an important consideration at a time when our world is becoming smaller, yet increasingly hostile…”
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Incidentally discovered adrenal tumor by Nasser, S.

“…The wider application of increasingly sensitive ultrasonography and CT scanning has created a new problem for clinical management: the incidental discovery of asymptomatic adrenal lesions. …”
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The Future Of Artificial Intelligence AI In Arbitration by Ziade, Christopher E.

“…AI technologies have changed the debate by increasing efficiency, accuracy and flexibility from a static process to a more dynamic and adaptable system. …”
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Community radio contradictions in Canada: Learning from volunteers impacted by commercialising policies and practices by King, Gretchen

“…The authors will also identify best practices that are needed to re-centre community radio within the community while ensuring a sustainable non-profit community broadcasting sector.…”
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Distinctive role of starD 13 in serous ovarian carcinoma cell proliferation, metastasis, and invadopodia assembly. (c2019) by Abdullatef, Sandra

“…Establishing the conclusion that StarD13 is in fact a tumor suppressor but it is needed for cell motility in ovarian cancer.…”
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PERF solutions for distributed query optimization. (c1999) by Fany, Roula

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Pathways to learning: exploring the impact of augmented reality on vocabulary development in children with autism spectrum disorder by Mariam Bahameish (19255789)

“…Nine participants aged 8–12 years diagnosed with mild ASD were recruited from a local special needs center. The study consisted of four phases: familiarization, baseline, intervention, and maintenance. …”

Designing for Digital Wellbeing: From Theory to Practice a Scoping Review by Reem S. Al-Mansoori (18103045)

“…Accordingly, we recommend that an agreed-on definition for Digital Wellbeing and validated tools and frameworks are needed to ensure its integration in the digital design process. …”

Living with air-conditioning: experiences in Dubai, Chongqing and London by Murtagh, Niamh

“…Deconstruction of the meanings of AC-related thermal comfort is needed to incorporate physiological, behavioural and social responses.…”
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On the benefits of sleep by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Disruptions in the circadian rhythm, or the “biological clock” of the body, are also associated with increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. …”

The lung protein that tells all by Nature Research (16552612)

“…But spirometry is not recommended in unstable patients. Thus, methods are needed to diagnose exacerbations and monitor their progress.…”