DUSP1 Is a Potential Marker of Chronic Inflammation in Arabs with Cardiovascular Diseases by Abdelkrim Khadir (437074)

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that DUSP1 and hsCRP are independently associated with CVD in the studied population, as reflected by 2-fold and 1.5-fold increased risks with increased levels of DUSP1 and hsCRP, respectively. …”

The role of non-governmental organizations in affecting national policies. (c2014) by Matta, Nicholas-Georges G.

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Unravelling the predictors of late cancer presentation and diagnosis in Jordan: a cross-sectional study of patients with lung and colorectal cancers by Damsees, Rana

“…For lung cancer, Jordanians living in rural areas were 9.29 (95% CI 2.46 to 35.1) times more likely to report late diagnosis. …”
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The effect of ZrOx modification of graphene nanoribbon on its adsorption for NOx: A DFT investigation by Ahmad I. Ayesh (10188469)

“…Herein, the adsorption energy of AGNR doped using ZrO₂ for NO increases 26.9 times while it increases 19.6 times for NO₂ as compared with those of the pure structure. …”

The Effect of EVA and TPU Custom Foot Orthoses on Running Economy, Running Mechanics, and Comfort by Ken Van Alsenoy (14150559)

“…Specific CFO-related running mechanical adjustments included a reduced braking impulse occurring in the first 25% of contact time with EVA, whereas wearing TPU increased propulsive loading rate.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2019.00034" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2019.00034</a></p><p dir="ltr">Additional institutions affiliated with: Athlete Health and Performance Research Center - ASPETAR </p>…”

Caesarean section in Sudan: findings from nationwide household surveys on rates, trends, and geographic and sociodemographic variability by Manar E. Abdel-Rahman (5593553)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Over a decade, CS rates in Sudan increased steadily from 4.3% in 2006 to 6.7% in 2010 and 9.1% in 2014. …”

Trade-Based Money Laundering by Fakih, Mahmoud

“…In my research, I relied on live interviews with specialists in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and on several real cases that took place in the banking sector.…”
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<i>Haematococcus pluvialis</i> Microalgae Extract Inhibits Proliferation, Invasion, and Induces Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cells by Nouralhuda Alateyah (21363215)

“…<i>Haematococcus pluvialis (H. pulvialis</i>) is a green microalga living in fresh water, and its crude extract is rich of bioactives, including carotenoids, known to inhibit cancer cell growth. …”

Evaluating the effectiveness of current standards for designing Natural ventilation systems in hot climates and potential enhancements by Mourad Aziz, Mourad Magdy

“…The domination was initially sparked by the global warming thread, but it was later promoted by a financial incentive to the landlords which is the increased leasable areas due to reduced floor-to-floor height and absence of vertical stacks, shafts or Atriums. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with falls in older adults in a Middle Eastern population: a retrospective cross-sectional study by D.A. Alsayed Hassan (19724410)

“…<h3>Objective </h3><p dir="ltr">The main objective was to determine the prevalence of falls and associated factors in older adults living in Qatar. </p><h3>Study design </h3><p dir="ltr">Cross-sectional study. …”

Applying morpho-emergent theory to the evolution of public buildings: new design strategies for the building envelopes by Jaheen, Noha

“…Performance has converged between living organism shells and building shells creating morphological principles for finding solutions. …”
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Subsarcolemmal cAMP signals monitored by cyclic nucleotide gated channels in hypertrophied cardiac myocytes by Abi-Gerges, Aniella

“…These results show that CNG channels allow to measure cAMP variations at the membrane in living cardiomyocytes and to detect alterations of cAMP signals during early hypertrophy.…”
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Akkermansia, a Possible Microbial Marker for Poor Glycemic Control in Qataris Children Consuming Arabic Diet—A Pilot Study on Pediatric T1DM in Qatar by Arun Prasath Lakshmanan (16444663)

“…The results have revealed that the subjects who had undergone CSII therapy had increased microbial diversity and genus <i>Akkermansia</i> was significantly enriched in the subjects without CSII therapy. …”

Systematic analysis of cutting-edge technology for the wellbeing and safety of older persons by Ahmed Elsheikh (452015)

“…Reported outcomes included improved fall prevention, more rapid emergency response, increased engagement in daily activities and enhanced emotional well-being. …”

Transient Modeling of a New Solar Distillation Unit for Remote Areas by Iqbal, Muhammad Mustafa Muhammad

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A Solution for Future Designs using Techniques from Vernacular Architecture of Southern Iran, Evaz by Mirahmadi, Fatima

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Exploring the Influence of Expatriation on Individual Identities and Shopping Behaviours in the UAE by Serap, Emik

“…With the arrival of globalization, the amount of expatriation is constantly increasing. While adjustment of expatriates to a new environment has gained great attention in literature, few studies are available on expatriate shopping behaviour. …”
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The impact of metformin therapy for gestational diabetes on fetal growth in women with risk factors for fetal growth restriction- a registry-based study from Qatar by Komal Rafique (17075074)

“…</p> <h3>Methods</h3> <p>Women who had singleton live births and diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM) were selected. …”

OSRA Grant Cycle 3 Public Reports : Project Title: Family Characteristics, Parenting Styles, and Youth Mental Health in Qatar by Livia L. Gilstrap (17425469)

“…In wealthy GCC countries, most families have live-in maids who serve as both housekeepers and nannies. …”

Ervilia castanea (Mollusca, Bivalvia) populations adversely affected at CO₂ seeps in the North Atlantic by Marta Martins (69128)

“…We propose that larvae can settle and initially live in high abundances under elevated CO₂ levels, but that high rates of post-settlement dispersal and/or mortality occur. …”