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. …”

Who Uses Mhealth? User Archetypes for Physical and Mental Health Apps by Maryam Aziz (15865175)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The findings from this study helped to understand the users of health apps based on the frequency of usage, personality, and satisfaction with life. Further, with these findings, apps can be tailored to optimize user experience and satisfaction which may help to increase user retention. …”

Wellness and obesity by Ladki, Said M.

“…The underlying question was whether such life styles affect employers' health care cost and restaurant managers' health and ability to cope with imposed business requirements. …”
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Innovative inlet air cooling technology for gas turbine power plants using integrated solid desiccant and Maisotsenko cooler by Saghafifar, Mohammad

“…Maisotsenko evaporative desiccant inlet air cooling with life savings of 31.882 MUS$ is the most economically justified inlet cooling technique for a 50 MWe gas turbine power plant in UAE with life span of 25 years.…”
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The Impacts of Collaborative Learning on Developing Critical Thinking in English Classroom: A Study among High School Students in Two Private Schools in Abu Dhabi by ALRABADI, MARYANA GHAZI

“…Additionally, the study concludes that students need to acquire 21st century thinking skills in English classroom integrated with technology as they enter the working life of society. This thinking process helps the students to think critically, and acquire the knowledge meaningfully when they encounter it in real life situations. …”
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High-level synthesis from purely behavioral descriptions by Youssef, H.

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Functional disability of road traffic injury patients admitted to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka on admission and three months after discharge from the hospital by Roshan Chaminda Sampath (19774524)

“…At three months after the injury significant increase proportion of functional disability was observed with increase number of body regions injured (p=0.000) and with increase injury severity (p=0.000). …”

A new perspective on cardiovascular drift during prolonged exercise by Amine Souissi (9931616)

“…The alternative theory is that an increase in heart rate is due to an increase in sympathetic nervous activity causing reducing time at diastole, and therefore stroke volume. …”

The effective project manager competencies and skills for achieving success in projects in the UAE public sector by AL HAMMADI, FATIMA ABDULLA AHMED OMRAN

“…This was reflected in the increase of projects implemented and seen in all areas of daily life such as economy, construction, infrastructure, power and energy, education, health, and other essentials. …”
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Developing a Hybrid Model for Network Planning in Abu Dhabi Distribution Company Subsidiary of Adwea by Al Haddabi, Aseya Mohammed

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Effect of nickel loading on hydrogen production and chemical oxygen demand (COD) destruction from glucose oxidation and gasification in supercritical water by Youssef, Emhemmed A.

“…Results also showed that the presence of Ni increased the total gas yield increased in the 7.5–18 wt Ni/Al2O3 catalyst. …”
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Phase transitions of nanoemulsions using ultrasound: Experimental observations by Singh, Ram

“…Additionally, as the size of the emulsion droplet increased, the intensity required for bubble formation decreased. As expected, perfluorohexane emulsions require greater intensity to form cavitating bubbles than perfluoropentane emulsions.…”
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The Triple “S” Impact of COVID-19: Nationwide Evidence of the Impact of the Stress Associated With Restrictive Measures on Substance Use, Sleep, and Social Connectedness in Qatar... by Muna Abed Alah (18171346)

“…Perceived stress was found to be an independent predictor for increased use of tobacco, deterioration in sleep quality, and increased sleep duration during home confinement.…”

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>…”

Addressing the pandemic on our roads by Adnan Rahman (19772982)

“…As road infrastructure expands and becomes better in many parts of the world, and motorisation rates increase, the need to act to address this pandemic on our roads is becoming ever more urgent. …”