Joint energy-distortion aware algorithms for cooperative video streaming over LTE networks by Yaacoub, Elias

“…The cluster heads receive the data on the long-range LTE links, either via unicasting or multicasting. LTE scheduling is taken into account on the long range transmissions. …”
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Investigation of an integrated hydrogen production system based on nuclear and renewable energy sources: a new approach for sustainable hydrogen production via copper-chlorine ther... by Orhan, Mehmet Fatih

“…Hydrogen production via thermochemical water decomposition is a potential process for direct utilization of nuclear thermal energy to increase efficiency and thereby facilitate energy savings. …”
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Uhrf1 regulates adipogenesis through GPNMB mediated TGFBeta axis by Muneera Vakayil (12037693)

“…Obesity-linked inflammation is the major cause of insulin resistance, contributing to the onset of T2D. …”

Chitosan/Lignosulfonate Nanospheres as “Green” Biocide for Controlling the Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Carbon Steel by Pathath Abdul Rasheed (16846898)

“…<p dir="ltr">In this work, uniform cross-linked chitosan/lignosulfonate (CS/LS) nanospheres with an average diameter of 150–200 nm have been successfully used as a novel, environmentally friendly biocide for the inhibition of mixed sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) culture, thereby controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) on carbon steel. …”

The role of social networks on the progress of English attainment: a study of Year 10 EAL boarding pupils by Sabawi, Aimon

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Revisiting leishmaniasis in the time of war by Jaber, Amani

“…Conclusions This new outbreak of leishmaniasis in Lebanon is the first of its kind for more than a decade. The sudden increase in Leishmania cases in Lebanon in 2013 is attributed to the increasing numbers and wide distribution of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. …”
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Urban Geometry: The Effect of Height Diversity and Buildings Configuration on Thermal Performance and Cooling Load at Urban Scale. A Case Study in Dubai / UAE by SHAREEF, SUNDUS LUAY

“…The variation along the short direction of the urban block has a greater positive effect and the saving in cooling energy consumption reaches 4.6 %. …”
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The use of household budget surveys to estimate the availability of fruits and vegetables for consumption in Swiss households after deduction of food waste by Bouclaous, Carmel

“…Background The consumption of 400-600 grams per day of fruits and vegetables has been linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, and lower incidence of cancers and chronic diseases. …”
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Empirical evaluation of change in crash risk due to lane marking reallocation: A case study in Kochi City, Japan by Hiroaki, Nishiuchi

“…As highlighted in previous studies, they are directly linked to efficiency and safety. The rearrangement or reallocation of lane markings can be an economical way to improve efficiency. …”
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Towards safe driving: The relation between driving vehicles and drug addiction behaviour by Abdullah Al-Otaibi (4968325)

“…Several factors have been linked to traffic safety, but the most prominent ones are: the driver, the vehicle and the road. …”

Impact of inter-relay cooperation on the performance of FSO systems with any number of relays. (c2015) by Noun, Zeina K.

“…We must note that the IRC techniques are worth being explored due to the fact that they take advantage of the already existing communication interoperability link; hence no extra resources need to be deployed. …”
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What Dietary Patterns and Nutrients are Associated with Pancreatic Cancer? Literature Review by Mohammed O Ibrahim (21623771)

“…Dietary patterns loaded with red and processed meats were also linked to an increased risk of PC, whereas dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes were associated with a reduced risk of PC. …”

Deterioration of coastal water aquifers by Korfali, S. I.

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Trust in the Government, Political Beliefs and its Impact on Energy Poverty by Benny, Nithin

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The Effect of Atorvastatin (and Subsequent Metformin) on Adipose Tissue Acylation-Stimulatory-Protein Concentration and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Overweight/Obese Women With Polyc... by Thozhukat Sathyapalan (704787)

“…Low-grade chronic inflammation of adipose tissue may link PCOS and adverse CVR. In pro-inflammatory states such as PCOS, spontaneous activation of the alternative pathway of complement results in increased generation of acylation stimulating protein (ASP) from adipocytes irrespective of body mass index.…”

Science Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Plastic Waste by Dakroub, Rozan

“…Plastic waste, with its links to science, politics, ethics and economics, can be classified as an SSI. …”
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Epidemiological investigation of a foodborne outbreak in Lebanon caused by vibrio parahaemolyticus. (c2018) by Fattel, Leila F.

“…An unconventional V. parahaemolyticus strain has been linked to disorders in humans too. Upon consumption of contaminated seafood, the virulent strain causes gastroenteritis through hemolysins, such as tdh, trh, and tlh. …”
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Consumers’ health-locus-of-control and social distancing in pandemic-based e-tailing services by Itani, Omar S.

“…Design/methodology/approach To address these gaps, this paper develops a model that links consumers’ internal/external health locus-of-control to their adoption of e-tailing-based grocery services. …”
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Sleep, Diet and Chrononutrition: Studying the Dual Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) on Sleep and Dietary Habits by Nicolas, Petra Joseph

“…Poor sleep has been directly linked to poor dietary habits, including increased cravings for energy-dense foods and irregular meal patterns. …”
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Greater and More Focused Measures Are Needed to Tackle Diabetes and Obesity Epidemics in the Nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council by Abdelilah Arredouani (14070786)

“…There is a consensus that the concomitant increase in obesity rates drives T2D rates upward. …”