Parliamentary consociationalism in Lebanon: equal citizenry vs. quotated confessionalism by Salamey, Imad

“…Analysis of the Lebanese parliament is made in light of five assessment areas identified as fundamental for the emergence of a stable democratic institution: political will and domestic support, representation, lawmaking, oversight, and management and infrastructure. After revealing the deep-rooted deficiency of quota-based confessional representation, the article provides institutional transitional reform recommendations that could increase the likelihood for the legislature to better fulfil the critical functions of representation, oversight, and lawmaking vital for democratic transition. …”
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A Multi-Channel Convolutional Neural Network approach to automate the citation screening process by Raymon van Dinter (10521952)

“…This study aims to automate the citation screening process using Deep Learning algorithms. With this, it is aimed to reduce the time and costs of the citation screening process and increase the precision and recall of the relevant primary studies. …”

Minocycline and riluzole brain disposition by Milane, Aline

“…The only drug recognized to increase the survivaltime is riluzole(RLZ). In animal models, minocycline (MNC)delayed the onset of the disease and increased the survivaltime (in combination with RLZ). …”
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Power System Transient Stability Assessment Based on Machine Learning Algorithms and Grid Topology by Senyuk, Mihail

“…Features of transmission line maintenance were used to increase accuracy of estimation. …”
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A Study on Educational Technology in Dubai Challenges and Suggested Solutions by Kamel Iran, Hisham Mohammed

“…Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al-Maktoom said "Education, Education, Education" while presenting Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 stating that it’s one of his most strategic goals in the UAE development.In line with this trend to integrate information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education, UAE has embraced to use technologies in all educational levels to facilitate learning and teaching, and increase access to learning opportunities.I conducted a survey to examine how education in UAE is better with the implementation of technology from the perspective of both teachers and students from grade 7 to 12 in Dubai’s schools and how it can be even better.The methodology was both qualitative and quantitative as I have done primary research on education technology in other countries and attended an International conference about Information and Communication Technology in Education to have an idea about the current status of educational technology worldwide. …”
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Studying the Impact of Height and Unified Design model in Housing Communities on Micro-climate condition in Dubai Case Study of Mohammad Bin Rashid Housing Establishment Project by ISSA, ZINAB GHASSAN

“…The aim of the research is to investigate the potential impact of height increase and using unified layout design for all unites within the site on outdoor microclimate condition at the community, This is to contribute to the United nation goal of Sustainable Development as well as UAE Vision 2021 for sustainable society. …”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in the Adult General Medicine Setting in Qatar by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…</p><h3> Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The operational costs of the program decreased with maturity by cost savings of QAR125 per 100-patient beds per year. …”

Global, regional and national burden of bladder cancer and its attributable risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of... by Saeid Safiri (3713035)

“…Age-standardised death rate decreased by 15.7% (8.6 to 21.0), during the period 1990–2019. …”

THE USE OF AN OPEN CYCLE ABSORPTION SYSTEM IN AUTOMOBILES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO CFCS by Al-Aqeeli, N.

“…Also, some suggestions are given to minimize the power loss like making use of the exhaust gas to pre-heat the weak desiccant. …”
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An Investigation into Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Cyberbullying Policies and Practices in UAE Schools by Hamad, Hanan Ahmad

“…Inconsistent schools’ attempts to increase this awareness and spreading it through training, classroom activities and parental discussions were noticed. …”
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Unsustainability in emergent systems by Haddad, Marc

“…In this paper we present a detailed case study of the passenger road transport system in the Greater Beirut Area (GBA) where we identify the root causes of the major problems facing the system today and over the long-term. …”
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Posterior microphthalmos and papillomacular fold-associated cystic changes misdiagnosed as cystoid macular edema following cataract extraction by Albar, Ahmad A.

“…We report a case that underscores this scenario aiming to increase awareness of this entity among ophthalmologists. …”
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Applications of bioconvection for tiny particles due to two concentric cylinders when role of Lorentz force is significant by Lei Zhang (38117)

“…This outcome indicates that the flow velocity can be controlled externally through the magnetic field. Also, the increase in the Schmidt numbers increases the nanoparticle concentration and the motile density.…”

An examination of how climate change could affect the future spread of Fusarium spp. around the world, using correlative models to model the changes by Muhammad Riaz, Ejaz

“…The plant pathogenic fungus Fusarium is known for causing crop diseases like blight, root and stem rots, and wilts, making it the most significant mycotoxigenic genus in weeds and food across various climatic zones worldwide. …”
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State-led modernization of the Ethiopian sugar industry: questions of power and agency in lowland transformation by Yidneckachew Ayele Zikargie (16946634)

“…The past modernist development approach that caused marginalization is likely to affect a new stage of lowland transformation.…”

Drone Based Outdoor Insulator Inspection by Waleed, Danial

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Multi-Objective Optimisation of Injection Moulding Process for Dashboard Using Genetic Algorithm and Type-2 Fuzzy Neural Network by Mohammad Reza Chalak Qazani (13893261)

“…Key process variables like melt temperature, mould temperature, hold pressure duration, and pure hold duration are meticulously chosen for study. …”

Coping with Neologisms in English / Arabic Translation by Hameed, Sinan Gailan

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Unraveling the future productivity burden of cardiovascular disease in Qatar: Investigating the modifiable risk factors control in type 2 diabetes by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…The financial value of PALYs was determined based on the gross domestic product (GDP) per full-time worker (i.e. US$80,573). The base-case model estimated the productivity burden of CVD, and interventional scenarios were simulated to assess potential gains resulting from improved control of modifiable risk factors, including reduced incidence of T2D, lower systolic blood pressure (SBP), decreased number of smokers, and reduced total cholesterol. …”

Termination of Construction Contracts Under the UAE Law and FIDIC by KADRI, SARAH

“…Eventually, this resulted in an increase in the number of delays in the projects’ deliveries and, in numerous cases, resulted in the dissolution of the contracts. …”
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