The rise of the egocentric brand and consumer: the case of soulbound tokens (SBT) by Ramadan, Zahy

“…The literature remains scant on the underlying consequences of SBTs from a consumer behavior perspective, and consequently the implications for brands given rising egocentric consumer needs which this study addresses. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted an exploratory approach using in-depth interviews with experts to increase our understanding related to SBTs, and their potential impact on consumers’ behaviors and brands’ marketing strategies. …”
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Understanding dispute resolution in the Middle East region from perspectives of different stakeholders by Awwad, Rita

“…However, this growth is accompanied by an inevitable increase in claims and disputes, which consequently leads to significant delays and additional costs to the project. …”
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Guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain by Riachi, N.

“…Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressants, tramadol and controlled-release opioid analgesics were recommended as second-line treatments. There is a need to increase diagnostic awareness of NeP, use validated screening questionnaires and undertake more treatment research in the Middle East region.…”
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Risk at the margins by Pollock, William

“…The forced migration of those displaced by recent armed conflict in Syria has highlighted the need for studies to guide humanitarian aid and resettlement policies. …”
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On the Performance of the Node Control Volume Finite Element Method for Modeling Multi-phase Fluid Flow in Heterogeneous Porous Media by Abdul Salam Abd (14151648)

“…Large artificial fluid smearing is observed in coarse meshes; however, it decreases with the increase in mesh resolution. These findings prompt the use of high-resolution meshes for the method and the need for development of novel numerical methods to address this unphysical flow.…”

Improving senior-level students’ performance in Traffic Systems Management using multimedia contents by Sameer A. Abu-Eisheh (21245270)

“…The value of TSM is more appreciated in developing and emerging countries where financial resources and urban spatial constrains limit the increase in transportation infrastructure. Therefore, the need to train engineers and planners who are capable of effectively performing TSM studies under all the limitations has become a must. …”

A Review on Catalytic Fast Co-Pyrolysis Using Analytical Py-GC/MS by Sabah Mariyam (14150859)

“…The review highlights the need for further research on the kinetics of the processes, optimisation of feed-to-catalyst ratios, and stability of catalysts and products.…”

Gold-Conjugated Curcumin as a Novel Therapeutic Agent against Brain-Eating Amoebae by Mungroo, Mohammad Ridwane

“…The fact that mortality rates for cases of GAE and PAM are more than 95% indicates the need for new therapeutic agents against those amoebae. …”
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Suspicious Behavior Detection with Temporal Feature Extraction and Time-Series Classification for Shoplifting Crime Prevention by Nazir, Amril

“…The rise in crime rates in many parts of the world, coupled with advancements in computer vision, has increased the need for automated crime detection services. …”
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Prioritizing Risks in Last Mile Delivery: A Bayesian Belief Network Approach by Mismar, Hajed

“…This study will aid logistics service providers to ultimately deciding the solutions of last mile delivery that need to be utilized by prioritizing last mile delivery possible risks to increase their competitiveness and market share and minimize delivery costs.…”
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Women leadership and employee satisfaction in the United Arab Emirates by Al Ghafry, Mai Hamdan Nasser H. Bin

“…Based on the findings, this paper shall draw the attention to the importance of empowering women in the context of the UAE in which more in depth research need to be done in order to improve the perception of the same. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Explainable Artificial Intelligence on Decision-making in Healthcare by MOHAMMAD, AHMAD HASAN

“…As artificial intelligence (AI) advances in healthcare, there is an increasing need to understand how AI-driven decision-making affects healthcare workers and patients. …”
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Evaluation of the durability and shielding properties of high-strength concrete incorporating locally available materials and carbon additives by Othman, Obaida

“…Adding carbon material with steel fiber did not provide significant added value for shielding applications.…”
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Training for awareness of one's own spirituality by Bar-Sela, Gil

“…Objective When patients feel spiritually supported by staff, we find increased use of hospice and reduced use of aggressive treatments at end of life, yet substantial barriers to staff spiritual care provision still exist. …”
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Cyclosporine lymphocyte maximum level by Kilani, Halal E.

“…Results: Rejecting patients had significantly lower LTmL than did those with normal graft function (27 ± 11 pg/Lc vs 71 ± 79 pg/Lc; P < 0.01) and similar LTmL to those with nephrotoxicity (27 ± 8 pg/Lc). …”
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The impact of automatic tube current modulation related settings of a modern GE CT scanner on image quality and patient dose; details do matter by Ioannis A. Tsalafoutas (14776939)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The scanning direction did not have any effect on ATCM curves, unlike what has been observed in CT scanners from other manufacturers. …”

Pioglitazone Effect on Clinical Outcome and Inflammatory Response in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Eman Elmekaty (14777932)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Pioglitazone treatment did not provide any additional clinical benefit to patients with T2D admitted with COVID-19 infection.…”

Injury surveillance of head and neck injuries with a special focus on sport-related concussions: Eight seasons observational study in professional football in Qatar by Souhail Chebbi (22163968)

“…Even though the incidence rate of SRC did not change significantly over the eight seasons, seasonal variations' trend may indicate that the medical staff are more aware of diagnosing<u> head and neck injuries</u>, including concussion.…”

The Grid Iron Patterns & Detached Villas as the Main Drivers of Sharjah City’s Urban Sprawl by MOHAMED, SHAMSELDIN SAEED

“…The city of Sharjah is among the Gulf cities that have increased in size at an unprecedented rate by all standards, and within a period of time not exceeding four decades, after it remained confined within its old wall since its inception until the beginning of the seventies of the last century, with an area of 2.5 square kilometers. …”
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EEG-Based Semantic Vigilance Level Classification Using Directed Connectivity Patterns and Graph Theory Analysis by Yahya, Fares

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