Durability of the bond between CFRP plates and concrete exposed to harsh environment by Al-Tamimi, Adil

“…Numerous structural reinforced concrete (RC) members have been strengthened with externally-bonded CFRP plates using epoxy adhesives that produce an increase in their load-carrying capacities. However, there are some uncertainties regarding the durability of the bond between the concrete and FRP interfaces when subjected to severe environmental exposure. …”
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A review of the national income accounting approaches in Lebanon. (c1998) by Abla, Zeina

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Association Between Periodontitis and COVID-19 by Tayeb Al-Hadeethi (17789000)

“…</p><h3>Recent Findings</h3><p dir="ltr">A growing body of evidence suggests that periodontitis could increase the risk of COVID-19 infection and its complications. …”

Progress in female education and employment in the United Arab Emirates towards Millennium Development Goal (3) - Gender Equality by Kemp, Linzi

“…Analysis is conducted to investigate current trends of gender equality in education and employment.Findings ‐ Results for the education of women have been at a consistently high level for some years. Two themes are found for such progress: a government strategy to increase women's access to education; societal acceptance of educated women. …”
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Nurse-Led System-wide Unit-based Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) Reduction Project by Mariam Al-Mutawa (18505317)

“…HAPI is a significant patient safety issue in hospitalized patients and can lead to increased healthcare costs and a decreased quality of life for patients . A retrospective data analysis identified issues such as knowledge gaps, lack of continuity of care, and nursing practice variations. …”

Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of candida albicans Lebanese hospital isolates resistant and sensitive to caspofungin. (c2018) by Toutounji, Maggie Nazih

“…Caspofungin sensitive strains showed decreased resistance to Congo red yet increased virulence and biofilm formation. …”
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Worldwide trends in blood pressure from 1975 to 2015: a pooled analysis of 1479 population-based measurement studies with 19·1 million participants by Bin, Zhou

“…The number of adults with raised blood pressure increased from 594 million in 1975 to 1·13 billion in 2015, with the increase largely in low-income and middle-income countries. …”
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Malva neglecta by Nawas, Tarek

“…The agar dilution method revealed that the lower concentrations of the methanol extract of M. neglecta inhibited some isolates, but the inhibition was noted to increase with an increase in the concentration of the extract until at a ratio of 0.3 (volume of extract to volume of the agar medium), the growth of all the tested organisms was completely inhibited. …”
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Enhancing Organisational Transparency through Talent and Performance Management by Al-Shareef, Aisha Mustafa

“…Therefore, it is necessary to examine some ways on how we can effectively increase the practice of transparency within the semi government and government organisations. …”
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Investigating English Speaking Difficulties that Encounter ESL Learners by Suliman, Wesam

“…Abstract This study investigates English-speaking difficulties encountered by high school students in some private schools in Abu Dhabi. It aims to find out the factors that influence on the students’ English speaking performance negatively and highlight some recommendations to enhance the English-speaking competency of students. …”
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Targeting arginine auxotrophy in pancreatic cancer cells using human recombinant arginase I-induced arginine deprivation. (c2017) by Khalil, Nathalie

“…It is one of the deadliest cancer types since its mortality rate per year is nearly equal to its incidence rate. …”
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The impact of COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown on smoking habits and lifestyle: A cross‐sectional study by Almu'atasim Khamees (11875640)

“…While those who had a decrease in their smoking level experienced a somehow healthier lifestyle regarding nutrition and other aspects.…”

LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR MONITORING ONLINE STORES by Al-Daboubi, Derar

“…In conclusion, the study has proposed some suggestions which were based on existing legislations regulating electronic commercial transactions. …”
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Exploring the role of co-production in enhancing happiness and well-being in the UAE by ALYAMMAHI, ABDULLA JUMAH

“…Moreover, the thesis identified some challenges and barriers that can limit co-production. …”
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Effect of Heterogeneity and Innovation on Decision Making – “A study of a telecom service provider in UAE" by Kumar, Ashwin Ajith

“…Some of the possible reasons behind the increase in the subscription is also analyzed and evaluated. …”
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Grid electricity demand reduction through applying passive and active strategies for a house in Baghdad, Iraq by Al-Badri, Nadia Rashid

“…Over the last decade, electricity conservation has been at the core of global attention as every aspect of modern life depends on electrical energy. More so, all new and improved technologies are accompanied by the rapid growth in the economy and population which has led to an increase in the demand for electricity. …”
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Thermal regulation of algae cultures in raceway ponds utilizing ground heat: Improving techno-economic feasibility and process sustainability of large-scale algae production in Qat... by Rihab, Rasheed

“…There is an increasing drive for developing sustainable alternatives for fuels, foods, feeds, and chemicals. …”
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The downside of cardiac devices insertion by Nature Research (16552612)

“…“If TR is indeed shown to increase following lead implantation post-pacemaker insertion, and if in some patients the TR is severe and significantly affecting clinical symptoms, corrective surgery could be considered.”…”

Cyclic Production Scheduling with Remanufacturing by Aminipour, Armin

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Crunching the numbers of food poisoning in Qatar by Nature Research (16552612)

“…The condition is usually self-limiting, requiring only adequate rehydration without the need for antibiotic treatment. However, in some cases the diarrhoea and consequent dehydration can be so severe that hospitalization becomes necessary.…”