Prisoners’ Radio by Attar, Dalia

“…Overall, results from MFA covering 10 Lebanese mainstream media outlets, 10 alternative media outlets in the MENA region and nine international prisoners’ radio programs (29 in total) show that most of the Lebanese news outlets provided predominantly positive stories endorsing the measures taken by authorities to combat Covid-19 in prisons while alternative media in the MENA region and international prisoners’ radio presented negative stories highlighting the lack of sufficient measures, reinforcing the need to do more to combat healthcare risks and increased isolation of prisoners. …”
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Augmented Reality and its Applications in Education: A Systematic Survey by Fatima Zulfiqar (17019108)

“…<p dir="ltr">The use of technology, especially mobile phones, has significantly increased over the past few decades and has become an essential element in our daily lives. …”

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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Traffic safety outcomes of traffic law application and the adoption of new technology in traffic control by Hassan Younis Salman (19774620)

“…</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of Local and Global Health Science, title discontinued as of (2017)<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.5339/jlghs.2015.itma.44" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.5339/jlghs.2015.itma.44</a></p>…”

Gestational Diabetes in the Gulf Region: Streamlining care to optimise outcome by Gbemisola Okunoye (19772769)

“…<p dir="ltr">The burden of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has notably been on the increase in many countries. This observed trend feeds into the growing problem of obesity and type 2 diabetes, especially in regions with higher background prevalence of diabetes such as the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC). …”

Dynamic mechanical characterization and modelling of polypropylene based organoclay nanocomposite by Kui Wang (137551)

“…The experimental characterization was performed by using split Hopkinson pressure bars (SHPB), at different strain rates and temperatures. A significant increase of the yield stress of nanocomposite was shown with the present of organoclay, comparing to neat PP. …”

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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Modeling electricity consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic across six socioeconomic sectors in the State of Qatar by Ammar Abulibdeh (15785928)

“…Other sectors witnessed an increase in electricity consumption during the summer months, which was mainly due to travel restrictions imposed by many countries around the world. …”

Pregnancy and traffic crashes in North America by Donald Redelmeier (3586313)

“…The increased risk was largest in the early second trimester and compensated during the third trimester. …”

Total hip arthroplasty: Evolution of the use of dual mobility cups in Lebanon by 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 by 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 by 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 by 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. …”

Effectiveness of Career Guidance and Counselling: A Study among Higher Education Emirati Female Students in Northern Emirates by Al Rasbi, Sumayya

“…Based on the students’ and the career advisors’ responses, the study additionally found that there are different career guidance services available for the students whenever they need support and guidance. Implications: Overall, all recommendations indicate the need to increase the awareness of the importance of the role of the career counsellor and students need to refer to their campus career counsellor for any career major issues. …”
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The impact of parental involvement on academic student achievement by Eldeeb, Ayman Mokhtar Zaher

“…As long as there is an educational system, there is always a need to improve that system along with its outcomes. …”
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Road users with hearing loss and evaluation of tactile support systems by Birgitta Marie Thorslund (19774566)

“…At the same time the systems might be more effective for all users, which could generally increase both traffic safety and mobility.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of Local and Global Health Science, title discontinued as of (2017)<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.5339/jlghs.2015.itma.38" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.5339/jlghs.2015.itma.38</a></p>…”

Clomiphene-induced myocardial infarction in a young male: A case report of a rare cardiovascular complication by Zubair Shahid (16441927)

“…<p dir="ltr">Clomiphene citrate is commonly prescribed to treat male hypogonadism due to its ability to increase endogenous testosterone levels while preserving fertility. …”

Project manager perceptions factors influencing the delivery of successful innovation in construction projects by DIAB, MOHAMED EL SAYED

“…Based on this influence, construction organisations need to adopt an innovation policy, a culture for innovation, and innovation diffusion methods which concentrate more on the characteristics of the project manager’s job and his ability to contribute or assess delivering successful innovation at project level to increase the possibilities of his influence to innovation. …”
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