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

“…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. …”
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Alterations in Beta Cell Identity in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…In diabetes, (1) endocrine identity recapitulates the less mature/less-differentiated fetal/neonatal cell type, possibly representing an adaptive mechanism; (2) residual β cells may be altered in their subtype proportions or other molecular features; (3) in humans, “altered identity” is a preferable term to dedifferentiation as their cellular fate (differentiated cells losing identity or progenitors becoming more differentiated) is unclear as yet.…”

Road users with hearing loss and evaluation of tactile support systems by Birgitta Marie Thorslund (19774566)

“…The prevalence of age-related HL is increasing (Roth et al., 2001), and as a consequence the number of road users with HL will also increase. …”

Effectiveness of Positron Emission Tomography for Predicting Chemotherapy Response in Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases by Glazer, Evan

“…Transcutaneous ultrasonography is even less invasive but often less accurate.9 Finally, positron emission tomography (PET) using fluorine-18–labeled deoxyglucose detects increased metabolic activity (uptake). …”
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The cost-benefit associated with the maturity of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program versus prematurity in Heart Hospital of Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…With M-ASP, cost of hospital tests use ‘decreased’ by QAR 1,149 per 100-patient beds per year, cost of ASP personnel ‘decreased’ by QAR 125 per 100-patient beds with the M-ASP, cost of drug use ‘increased’ by QAR 176,848 per 100-patient beds, cost of resistance and hospitalization ‘increased’ by QAR 216,279 per 100-patient beds per year. …”

Foreign currency borrowing by small firms in emerging markets by Mora, Nada

“…Bank relationships, however, do not increase the dollar debt likelihood. And finally, profitable firms are less likely to have dollar debt. …”
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Giving fragile bones a stronger foothold by Nature Research (16552612)

“…In the West, diagnosis, treatment and research of the condition, which causes bones to become fragile, have increased. But less attention is given to it in the Middle East and Africa, with only a few countries in both regions providing accessible guidelines for its prevention and treatment. …”

Modulation of SLFN11 induces changes in DNA Damage response in breast cancer by Christophe Michel Raynaud (17449906)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">To our knowledge this is the first report of the stable non-lethal increase of SLFN11 expression in a cancer cell line. …”

Bio-mimicry and Urban Design A case study of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed City by TIMRAZ, AHMAD F.M.

“…I am also very grateful to my family for their continued support and their prayer to me to have a successful journey in BUID and in the rest of my life. Finally, many thanks to all professors and academic staff who were there to develop my learning skills and knowledge in order to increase my efficient working experience in both academic and working fields.…”
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Rising blood pressure in Bangladesh by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Hypertension and cardiovascular diseases have recently increased in South-East Asia as a result of rapid urbanization, increased life expectancy, and lifestyle changes. …”

A review on the current status and post‑pandemic prospects of third‑generation biofuels by Maliha, Azra

“…It was found that several strategies during the life cycle of algal biofuel production can sig nifcantly increase its quality and yield while reducing cost, energy, and other related attributes. …”
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Size Increment During Surveillance in Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Evidence Synthesis and Dose–Response Meta‐Analysis by Mohamed Badie Ahmed (10223510)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">It was concluded that progression over the threshold increases linearly over time at approximately less than 1% per year. …”

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Sacubitril/Valsartan for Reducing the Use of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) and the Risk of Death in ICD-Eligible Heart Failure Patient... by Rasha Kaddoura (12506936)

“…Sacubitril/valsartan resulted in a relative increase of 0.04 quality-adjusted life year (QALY) and 0.67 years of life lived (YLL)/person, with an incremental cost increase of QAR13,952 (USD3,832). …”

A kinder and gentler workplace by Armache, Jalal

“…This article sheds light on the correlation that strongly exists between organizational culture and practices, employees' retention, and the bottom line.…”
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An adapted TPB approach to consumers’ acceptance of service-delivery drones by Ramadan, Zahy B.

“…Theorising related to this debate led to self-service technologies, which were implemented to both reduce costs and increase productivity by turning customers into co-producers of services or merely to keep up with technological developments. …”
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CORROSION OF FUSION-BONDED EPOXY COATED BARS IN CHLORIDE-CONTAMINATED PLAIN AND SiLICA FUME CEMENT CONCRETES EXPOSED TO VARYING TEMPERATURE by Mohammed, Maslehuddin

“…The corrosion current density on mild steel and damaged FBEC bars was noted to increase with an increase in temperature. The performance of FBEC bars in the silica fume cement concrete was better than that in the plain cement concrete at both normal and elevated temperatures. …”
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A urokinase-activated recombinant diphtheria toxin targeting the granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor is selectively cytotoxic to human acute myeloid leukemia... by Abi-Habib, Ralph J.

“…The activity of this toxin was then tested on a larger group of 13 human AML cell lines; 5 of the 13 cell lines were sensitive to DTU2GMCSF. …”
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Analysis of performance of asphalt pavements in Qatar using mechanistic-empirical approaches by K. Lakshmi Roja (14159028)

“…<p dir="ltr">Qatar roads are experiencing heavy traffic loads due to the rapid increase in the country’s population and construction projects over the past two decades. …”

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. …”