Production and investigation of flexible nanofibers of sPEEK/PVP loaded with RuO2 nanoparticles by Mariem Chamakh (14150481)

“…The results illustrated the increase in resistivity as well as the activation energy with the increase of nanoparticle concentration due to the reduction in the free SO₃H groups because of the strong ionic crosslinking. …”

Crumpled MXene nanosheets for sensing of ascorbic acid in food, biological fluids, and erythrocytes in-vitro microenvironment by Shabi Abbas Zaidi (4234354)

“…The sensor also demonstrated excellent reproducibility (~1 % RSD for five repetitive assays) and a shelf life of nearly one month with a negligible decrease in response. Furthermore, it lost only 10 % of its response for the next ten days. …”

Energy Efficient Refurbishment for Existing Office Building in UAE by Kalkura, Subraya

“…The other principles are to decrease the energy use and related operational expenses while to increase use of environment-friendly materials and renewable energy sources. …”
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Do near-bedtime usage of smartphones and problematic internet usage really impact sleep? A study based on objectively recorded usage data by Aftab Alam (5158601)

“…From the acquired usage data, the daily averages of sleep duration, sleep distraction, and smartphone usage two hours before sleep were extracted.</p><h3> Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The multivariate linear regression showed that the increase in PIU (β = −0.231, p < 0.001) and smartphone usage two hours before sleep (β = −0.246, p < 0.001) led to decrease in sleep duration. …”

The effect of Ramadan focused education on patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hoda Gad (6470522)

“…Pre-Ramadan education was associated with a significant reduction in HbA1c (SMD −0.46, 95% CI −0.65 to −0.27P < 0.05) and LDL (SMD −0.09, 95% CI −0.13 to −0.04P < 0.05), an increase in TG (SMD 0.07, 95% CI −0.23 to 0.93P < 0.05) and weight (SMD 0.44, 95% CI 0.06 to 0.81P < 0.05) and no change in hypoglycemic events, BMI, TC, HDL or blood pressure (P > 0.05) during Ramadan.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">This systematic review and meta-analysis shows that Ramadan-focused diabetes education leads to a decrease in HbA1c and LDL, but an increase in TG and weight during Ramadan. …”

Boron doped silver-copper alloy nanoparticle targeting intracellular S. aureus in bone cells by Tahir Abdulrehman (8697696)

“…<h3>Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Alloyed metallic nanoparticles of silver and copper are effective against intracellular infection. …”

Effect of speed and gradient on plantar force when running on an AlterG® treadmill by Athol Thomson (6651008)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Anti-gravity treadmills are used to decrease musculoskeletal loading during treadmill running often in return to play rehabilitation programs. …”

Role of family in supporting children with mental disorders in Qatar by Abdulnaser A. Fakhrou (16855155)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. …”

Malva sylvestris water extract by Daher, CF

“…Malva sylvestris, family Malvaceae, has been grown as a medicinal plant and pot herb since Roman times. It is found in subtropical and temperate latitude of both hemispheres. …”
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An Analysis of Student’s Engagement During Distance Learning in Abu Dhabi Schools by SAIF, FATIMA SHAKER ABDULLA

“…Moreover, when it comes to expressing with academic staff at certain times, students are not restricted or confined in any manner. …”
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Machine Learning Model for a Sustainable Drilling Process by Alsaidi, Ola

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The effect of Hydrogen Peroxide treatments on dental enamel porosity and protein structure and its long-term implications on tooth hardness and optical properties by Jelena Eric (21015107)

“…Protein structure was analyzed using circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering (DLS). </p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Shade analysis revealed that, in the short term, HP treatment significantly increased lightness and Hue and decreased chroma compared to DW (<i>p </i>< 0.05); however, 1 week after treatment some of the initial gains in tooth lightness were partially lost. …”

Prevalence and correlates of mental health difficulties following the beirut port explosion: The roles of mentalizing and resilience. by Tohme, Pia

“…Objective: Research has consistently highlighted an increased prevalence of mental health problems, such posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, following both man-made and natural disasters. …”
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Local Over-Expression of VEGF-DDNDC in the Uterine Arteries of Pregnant Sheep Results in Long-Term Changes in Uterine Artery Contractility and Angiogenesis by Abi Nader, Khalil

“…Previously we showed that adenovirus (Ad)-mediated VEGF-A165 expression in the pregnant sheep uterine artery (UtA) increased nitric oxide synthase (NOS) expression, altered vascular reactivity and increased UABF. …”
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Unveiling the Nexus Between Land Use, Land Surface Temperature, and Carbon Footprint: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Building Energy Consumption in Arid Urban Areas by Ammar Abulibdeh (15785928)

“…This study hypothesizes that changes in LULC and LST will significantly increase the CF of buildings, especially during peak summer months in arid regions, while increased vegetation will help reduce this impact. …”

Automated inferior vena cava distensibility index for assessing fluid responsiveness in ventilated patients after cardiac surgery: a prospective pilot comparative study by Amr Salah Omar (17151028)

“…FR was defined as an increase in cardiac output (CO) by more than 10% after receiving a fluid challenge. …”

Efficient Detection of Hepatic Steatosis in Ultrasound Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks: A Comparative Study by Fahad M. Alshagathrh (19365478)

“…Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver abnormality associated with an increased risk of hepatic cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. …”

Law enforcement role in reducing road crashes by Jamil Mujahed (19807251)

“…According to WHO reports, the number of road crashes fatalities will increase worldwide by 60% by 2020. Road crashes represent a major social cost to most societies, and their management has thus been a high priority. …”

A Quasi-Oppositional Method for Output Tracking Control by Swarm-Based MPID Controller on AC/HVDC Interconnected Systems With Virtual Inertia Emulation by Iman M. Hosseini Naveh (16891482)

“…The obtained analysis emphasizes how the tuned SMPID can significantly increase the capability of tracking control on the proposed AC/HVDC interconnected model.…”

The relationship between Determinants of Risk Governance assurance and efficacy of the Public projects in the Government of Dubai from the perspective of Internal Audit Function by MUBARAK, ALIA MARJAN

“…The government of Dubai has been heavily focusing on the public sector and investing in the infrastructural development of mega-projects to support and increase the economic growth of the nation and have reliable alternatives to the gas and oil sector. …”
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