Development and modeling of novel extensional ionic polymer transducers by Akle, Barbar

“…In this study the displacement of an extensional ionic polymer transducer is measured and compared to the bending of the same IPT actuator. The bending strain is measured to be approximately 2.5%, while the extensional strain for the same ionomer is in the order of 17.5%. …”
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Money and credit policies in small open less-developed economies by Shahin, Wassim Naim

“…The effect of varying policy instruments on regulated loans, money supply, and the monetary base depended on the instrument itself and the regime. The same results held in the case of increasing budget deficits and changing policy instruments to promote a market for government securities. …”
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A component analysis of positive behaviour support plans by Grey, Ian

“…Conclusion Only treatment acceptability was found to be related to decreases in behavioural frequency. No single intervention component was found to have a greater association with reductions in challenging behaviour…”
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Curcumin encapsulated colloidal amphiphilic block co-polymeric nanocapsules by Bechnak, Linda

“…The cytotoxicity of curcumin and colloidal nanocapsules was assessed using human derived immortalized cell lines (A549 and A375 cells) in the presence and absence of light irradiation. …”
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Power System Transient Stability Assessment Based on Machine Learning Algorithms and Grid Topology by Senyuk, Mihail

“…Features of transmission line maintenance were used to increase accuracy of estimation. …”
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3D FEM Model on the Parameters’ Influence of EPB-TBM on Settlements of Single and Twin Metro Tunnels During Construction by Masoud Forsat (14158980)

“…<p>The present research exposes the investigation on three-dimensional modeling of the single and twin metro tunnels for the case of the Tehran metro line. At first, simulation implemented on the comparison of the ground movements in the single and twin tunnels. …”

Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks' gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Comfort, Haley

“…The estimated number of stillbirths occurring at 20 weeks' gestation or longer decreased from 5·08 million (95% UI 4·07–6·35) in 1990 to 3·04 million (2·61–3·62) in 2021, corresponding to a 39·8% (31·8–48·0) reduction, which lagged behind a global improvement in neonatal deaths of 45·6% (36·3–53·1) for the same period (down from 4·03 million [3·86–4·22] neonatal deaths in 1990). …”
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The Antioxidant and Pro-apoptotic effects of Sternbergia clusiana Bulb Ethanolic Extract on Breast Cancer Cells in vitro by El Samarji, Mona

“…Among the various Amaryllidaceae species, Sternbergia clusiana has been recently given a great amount of attention in the medicinal field due to its richness in small chemical molecules, namely Amaryllidaceae alkaloids; these have been reported to possess an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role, in addition to a prominent anti-cancer effect on different types of cancer cell lines. The current study investigates the selective anti-proliferative effect of Sternbergia clusiana bulb ethanolic extract (SbBEE) on breast cancer cells cultured in vitro (MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7) and reveals the underlying mechanism responsible for the induction of cell death. …”
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COPE for adolescent Syrian refugees in Lebanon: a brief cognitive–behavioral skill-building intervention to improve quality of life and promote positive mental health by Doumit, Rita

“…Lebanon has the highest per-capita concentration of refugees worldwide. …”
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Effects of natural organic matter on aggregation kinetics of boron nanoparticles in monovalent and divalent electrolytes by Liu, Xuyang

“…However, the attachment efficiency kept increasing in the presence of CaCl2 and alginate with the increase in the electrolyte concentration and was greater than unity at >4 mM CaCl2. The destabilization was attributed to bridging of the nanoparticles by the alginate–Ca2+ system. …”
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Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants by Poullikkas, Andreas

“…Finally, although the cost of electricity of a CSP plant with capacities greater than 1MWe is significantly reduced to less than 1US$/kWh, currently such technology can only become economically viable through supporting schemes.…”
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Post-materialistic values and entrepreneurial intention– the case of Saudi Arabia by Alammari, Khalid

“…An online survey returned 405 valid questionnaires, representing a 27 per cent response rate. The data were analysed using partial least structural equation modelling. …”
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Analysis of Qatar's electricity landscape: Insights from load profiling, clustering, and policy recommendations by Haya Monawwar (14151168)

“…Global energy and environmental resource consumption have increased rapidly due to advances in production and transportation, leading to inefficient and wasteful use of resources. …”

Targeting solid tumor cells with novel photosensitive ruthenium-based metal-organic compounds. (c2016) by Farhat, Stephanie Roy

“…The addition of diphenyl groups to the phenanthroline of L-I rendered its structure bulkier and more hydrophobic (L-II), and showed an increase in its potent activity, same result when it was bound to the metal. …”
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Implementing 360° Quantified Self for childhood obesity: feasibility study and experiences from a weight loss camp in Qatar by Luis Fernandez-Luque (3572423)

“…Data from mobile phones, wearables and social media can facilitate a better understanding of the health behaviors of individuals. At the same time, there is an unprecedented increase in childhood obesity rates worldwide. …”

High Purity/Recovery Separation of Propylene from Propyne Using Anion Pillared Metal-Organic Framework: Application of Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) by Majeda Khraisheh (1349376)

“…The values for propylene for the same temperatures were 2.73, 2.64, 2.31 and 1.84 mmol·g⁻¹, respectively. …”

Technology, innovation and SMEs’ export intensity: Evidence from Morocco by Yacine Haddoud, Mohamed

“…The permutations of these variables in the fresh setting of Morocco summon scholars’ empirical attention at the same time as policymakers’ consideration.…”
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Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Columns Embedded with PET Bottles Under Concentric Axial Compression by Al Bayati, Sadiq Duraid

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Daucus carota pentane-based fractions arrest the cell cycle and increase apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells by Shebaby, Wassim N.

“…In this study we examined the anticancer effect of Daucus carota oil extract (DCOE) fractions on the human breast adenocarcinoma cell lines MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 and clarified the mechanism of action. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Austin, Carter

“…In the same period, PUV increased in central Europe, eastern Europe, and central Asia by 116·1% (8·0–218·2). …”
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