The Influence of Loneliness and Living Alone on the Quality of Life of the Elderly: Evidence from Europe by Ammari, Lora

“…This research indicates a positive correlation between living alone and loneliness, with a greater effect on males, and identifies loneliness as an independent factor decreasing QoL. …”
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Total and segmental liver volume variations by Abdalla, Eddie

“…Patients with conditions potentially affecting the biliary tree (eg, pancreatic cancer) or associated with diffuse liver disease (eg, lymphoma) were excluded. …”
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Effect of Construction Void Defects on Flexural and Axial Load Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Members by Al Moukdad, Mohammad Mustafa

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Parallel multi-voltage power minimization in VLSI circuits. (c2013) by Younes, Rabih Halim

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Predicting Compression Modes and Split Decisions for HEVC Video Coding Using Machine Learning Techniques by Hassan, Mahitab Alaaeldin

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Assessing the Electricity Production Capacities of Emerging Markets for the Sustainable Investments by Tamer Aksoy (17947802)

“…For countries to have energy independence, they need to increase their electricity generation capacity. …”

Artificial neural network algorithms. (c1999) by Ramadan, Samer N.

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A review on the current status and post‑pandemic prospects of third‑generation biofuels by Maliha, Azra

“…The rapid increase in fossil fuel depletion, environmental degradations, and indus trialization have encouraged the need and production of sustainable fuel alterna tives. …”
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Crisis Communication Management Model in the Public Sector of Dubai by Ali, Budoor Hussain

“…In a legendary city like Dubai, the fast growing businesses and the infrastructure developments as well as the population increase, any crisis type might be expected. The government organizations generally share common foundations of strategies and processes to achieve the Emirate's vision; hence they need to ensure preserve the positive reputation and image of it. …”
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SynergyGrids: blockchain-supported distributed microgrid energy trading by Moayad Aloqaily (14158932)

“…The trading system shows 17.8% decrease in energy cost for consumers and 76.4% decrease in load over utility grids when compared with its counterparts.…”

Rebound effects undermine carbon footprint reduction potential of autonomous electric vehicles by Nuri C. Onat (14779093)

“…<p dir="ltr">Autonomous vehicles offer greater passenger convenience and improved fuel efficiency. …”

An investigation into links between UAE STI Policy and the Federal Universities STEM Majors’ Enrolments, Graduates and Research Development: an evidence-based exploration of the im... by Khreibi, Rima Abou

“…Zayed University-Dubai had greater STEM majors’ enrolments compared to Zayed University-Abu Dhabi. …”
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Virtual Museums Technology: A Case Study in the UAE Museums by YATEEM, BASHAER JAMAL AHMAD MOHAMMAD

“…Along with the technological progressions, and the increase of mobile users, the need of keeping up with the times and developing a strong online presence is on the raise. …”
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Enhancing Organisational Transparency through Talent and Performance Management by Al-Shareef, Aisha Mustafa

“…To increase transparency in government level, this study suggest the need to introduce and promote the concept of talent and performance management in local colleges and universities through government intervention, the implementation of a yearly talent management conference focused on the best corporate governance practices locally and internationally, and establish a separate government entity to conduct audit on talent management, performance management and transparency in Dubai’s semi government and government organisations. …”
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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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Investigating the Themes and Perceptions of the Formal and Informal STEM Education Programs, STEM Career Development, and their Connections to the Triple Helix Component in the UAE by HUSAIN, FATIMA YOUSUF

“…The findings showed that there is a need for the Triple Helix components to play a larger role in STEM education to improve its implementation in the governmental schools and to increase the number of students pursuing STEM careers. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Sacubitril/Valsartan for Reducing the Use of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) and the Risk of Death in ICD-Eligible Heart Failure Patient... by Rasha Kaddoura (12506936)

“…Sacubitril/valsartan resulted in a relative increase of 0.04 quality-adjusted life year (QALY) and 0.67 years of life lived (YLL)/person, with an incremental cost increase of QAR13,952 (USD3,832). …”

High-level synthesis from purely behavioral descriptions by Youssef, H.

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