The Combined Effect of Loading Frequency, Temperature, and Stress Level on the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Paving Mixtures Using the IDT Test Configuration by Al-Khateeb, Ghazi

“…The IDT fatigue test was conducted in the stress-controlled mode of loading using five stress levels: 288, 360, 432, 504, and 576 kPa (approximately in the range of 42-84 psi loading) representing truck or heavy traffic loadings in real-life conditions, two intermediate temperatures: 20 and 30C, and four loading frequencies: 3, 5, 8, and 10 Hz representing truck speeds of about 12.5-45 km/h. …”
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SynergyGrids: blockchain-supported distributed microgrid energy trading by Moayad Aloqaily (14158932)

“…The trading system shows 17.8% decrease in energy cost for consumers and 76.4% decrease in load over utility grids when compared with its counterparts.…”

Performance of Different Concrete Types Exposed to Elevated Temperatures: A Review by Alhamad, Amjad

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Rebound effects undermine carbon footprint reduction potential of autonomous electric vehicles by Nuri C. Onat (14779093)

“…<p dir="ltr">Autonomous vehicles offer greater passenger convenience and improved fuel efficiency. …”

An investigation into links between UAE STI Policy and the Federal Universities STEM Majors’ Enrolments, Graduates and Research Development: an evidence-based exploration of the im... by Khreibi, Rima Abou

“…Zayed University-Dubai had greater STEM majors’ enrolments compared to Zayed University-Abu Dhabi. …”
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Challenges and Motivators associated with treated wastewater reuse in the United Arab Emirates by ALSHAMSI, FATMA

“…The recommendations focused on the top five factors of each group and the five most important factors in the cause category. …”
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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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Environmental and Economic Life Cycle Analysis of Primary Construction Materials Sourcing Under Geopolitical Uncertainties: A Case Study of Qatar by Shaikha Al-Nuaimi (18623737)

“…In addition, the analysis of the environmental and economic impact assessment using the average CO₂ equivalent (CO₂-e) per kilogram and the unit price of the five primary construction materials has shown a significant, 70.68% increase in global warming potentials (GWP) after the crisis, coupled with an increase in the overall cost. …”

Spatiotemporal mapping of groundwater salinity in Al-Batinah, Oman by Ammar, Abulibdeh

“…The results show that water salinity increases over time due to the increase in urbanization and over-pumping of water from these wells. …”
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The prevalence of internationalization of higher education in the Middle East and North Africa: challenges and opportunities by Wael Yousef (11890850)

“…The author gathered data using Qualtrics online survey measuring the aforementioned five dimensions of internationalization followed by supplementary interviews with administrators. …”

Behavior of normal and recycled aggregates beams strengthened with different types of externally bonded shear reinforcement by Abdalla, Jamal

“…For comparison purposes, an additional five normal aggregate concrete (NAC) beams were cast, three of which are strengthened with similar CFRP schemes as that of the RAC, and one was left unstrengthened. …”
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Strategy Engineering as an Emergent Phenomenon for Successful Organisations by Matar, Badih

“…The research methods and data collection included ten interviews, five focus groups and ten observation sessions, designed to maximize variation as well as to increase validity and reliability.…”
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The relation between motivational and behavioral cultural intelligence and the three dimensions of cross-cultural adjustment among Arabs working in the USA by Dagher, Grace K.

“…For a number of years the number of businesses going internationally has increased. With the increase of international businesses, an increase of cross-cultural interaction at the different levels and aspects of our life around the world took place. …”
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Spatiotemporal mapping of groundwater salinity in Al-Batinah, Oman by Ammar Abulibdeh (15785928)

“…The results show that water salinity increases over time due to the increase in urbanization and over-pumping of water from these wells. …”

Trends of the Dementia Burden in South Asia: An Analysis of 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study by Shubham Chauhan (21334742)

“…The objective is to identify key risk factors, such as metabolic and behavioral health risks, and assess regional variations in the burden of ADoD across five South Asian countries India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.…”

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. …”

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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Effect of Basalt Microfiber on the Shear Response of RC Short Beams by Sabbagh, Mohamad Kusay Ahmad Rabee

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Carotid artery revascularization through a radiated field by Lesèche, Guy

“…Radiation-induced accelerated atherosclerosis has been recognized for some time.1, 2, 3 and 4 Because of the prolonged survival of patients treated with radiation,5 the frequency of this long-term side effect is expected to increase. …”
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High-level synthesis from purely behavioral descriptions by Youssef, H.

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