Efficiency of commercial banks in Lebanon حسب Djoundourian, Salpie

"…The stochastic production and cost function estimates show that bank level inefficiency effects decreases with time and increases with number of branches, employees per branch, and ratio of staff to operating expenses.…"
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An Experimental Investigation of R134a Clathrates with Liquid Additives حسب Gulzar, Hafiz M. Ahmad

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Evaluation of pretreatment and membrane configuration for pressure-retarded osmosis application to produced water from the petroleum industry حسب 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 حسب 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 حسب Judith, Nwaiwu

"…Individuals with TBI have a greater risk of mortality from associated chronic diseases than the general population. …"
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Sequential therapy in patients receiving Fluoroquinolones at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. (c2001) حسب Homsi, Maria

"…Date of switch (if applicable), oral antibiotic chosen, mean time to switch, mean hospital duration, and mean treatment duration were also recorded. …"
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Targeting the MAP kinase pathway in astrocytoma cells using a recombinant anthrax lethal toxin as a way to inhibit cell motility and invasion حسب Al-Dimassi, Saleh

"…In this study, we describe for the first time the effect of the LeTx on cancer cell motility and invasion not cell survival making it a potentially selective brain tumor invasion inhibitor.…"
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Optimal Energy Dispatch Engine for PV-DG-ESS Hybrid Power Plants Considering Battery Degradation and Carbon Emissions حسب Laith Kanaan (21632714)

"…The test results revealed a 9.2% and 3.5% decrease in daily costs compared to the heuristic and stochastic methods, respectively, and a 29.4% decrease in carbon emission costs.…"

Total hip arthroplasty: Evolution of the use of dual mobility cups in Lebanon حسب Assi, Chahine

"…Recurrent dislocation, being a major reason for revision total hip arthroplasty (THA), was found to decrease significantly using dual mobility cup (DMC) compared to standard cups (SC), and that in both primary and revision THA. …"
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Life cycle assessment of compressed air, vanadium redox flow battery, and molten salt systems for renewable energy storage حسب Manal AlShafi (14778373)

"…The global warming potentials of compressed air and vanadium redox flow battery decrease by 0.599 and 0.420 kg CO₂ eq,/kWh, respectively in case photovoltaic electricity is stored instead of grid electricity. …"

Characterizing the dynamics of climate and native desert plants in Qatar حسب Meshal Abdullah (17746950)

"…Optimal rainfall events per year ranged from 10 to 15, with 70 mm being the threshold for healthy vegetation growth. …"

Board Characteristics and Bank Stock Performance: Empirical Evidence from the MENA Region حسب Antoine B. Awad (21591401)

"…However, we found that having frequent board meetings per year and separate roles for the CEO and chairman have no impact on bank stock performance. …"

An adaptive load-balancing approach to XML-based network management using JPVM حسب Sqalli, M.H.

"…The goal is to increase the efficiency of processing the management data, and decrease the communication time by distributing the management load across multiple XML/SNMP gateways. …"
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Machine Learning-Based Adaptive Load Balancing Framework for Distributed Object Computing حسب Helmy, Tarek

"…In this paper, we address the issue of judicious load balancing in distributed object computing systems. In order to decrease response time and to utilize services effectively, we have proposed and implemented a new technique based on machine learning for adaptive and flexible load balancing mechanism within the framework of distributed middleware. …"
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Brain Connectivity Analysis Under Semantic Vigilance and Enhanced Mental States حسب Yahya, Fares

"…The quantification of mental states was performed by means of statistical analysis of indexes based on GTA, behavioral responses of time-on-task (TOT), and Brunel Mood Scale (BRMUS). …"
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Investigation of Forming a Framework to shortlist contractors in the tendering phase حسب DABASH, MOHANNAD SALAH

"…For the consultant, it will decrease the load of going through numerous tender packages and ensuring that the best companies will tender for the project. …"
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The global, regional, and national burden of inflammatory bowel disease in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 20... حسب Sudabeh Alatab (11257335)

"…The age-standardised death rate decreased from 0·61 (0·55–0·69) per 100 000 population in 1990 to 0·51 (0·42–0·54) per 100 000 population in 2017. …"

Explicit Vocabulary Learning Through Technology حسب Jeddi, Abdelbasset Ben Mohammed

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Effect of 7-minute workout on weight and body composition حسب Mattar, L.

"…It targets individuals with time constrains and low motivation to commit to lengthy and extensive workout programs. …"
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Alterations in blood Lipoprotein & Apolipoprotein B profile induced by moderate acute & chronic alcohol intake in the rat model. (c2002) حسب Berberi, Rania

"…Therefore, despite reported correlations between the obtained increases in chylomicron and VLDL plasma concentrations and atherogenesis, this study suggests that the reduced amount of cholesterol per newly secreted VLDL particle and their increased catabolic rate will ultimately lead to a reduced total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in the fasted state. …"
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