KINETIC DOUBLE SKIN FAÇADE AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIVE STRATEGY TO REDUCE ENERGY AND IMPROVE LIGHT COMFORT IN AN OFFICE BUILDING IN DUBAI - UAE by ALSALEEM, MOAMIN

“…The wind test results end up with the best cavity as 1800mm due to the optimal air velocity and air pressure in the cavity. CFD software used to measure the stack effect of the double skin, and the simulation concurs the disadvantage of high rise scale of double skin façade due to chimney effect factor where wind temperatures increased drastically. …”
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Epidemiology of injuries from fire, heat and hot substances: global, regional and national morbidity and mortality estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2017 study by Spencer L James (8673927)

“…First, we produced results on incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability, deaths, years of life lost and disability-adjusted life years from 1990 to 2017 for 195 countries and territories. …”

Levels and indoor–outdoor relationships of PM10 and soluble inorganic ions in Beirut, Lebanon by Saliba, N.A.

“…Ventilation and air exchange rates were found to be approximately equal to unity during summer since most doors and windows remain open. …”
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Influence of temperature on tire-pavement noise in hot climates: Qatar case by Okan Sirin (14603304)

“…<p dir="ltr">The ambient air temperature greatly influences tire-pavement noise measurements. …”

Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on environment, society, and food security by Hafiz Mohkum Hammad (17541432)

“…COVID-19 has caused several positive impacts as well, such as a reduction in air, water, and noise pollution. However, its negative impacts are by far critical such as increased death rate, increased release of microcontaminants (pesticides, biocides, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), flame retardants, and heavy metals), increased biomedical waste generation due to excessive use of safety equipment and its disposal, and municipal solid waste generation. …”

The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Christopher J L Murray (18278781)

“…Estimated cancer deaths and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in 2019 and change in these measures between 2010 and 2019 are presented.…”

Effect of Climate Change on the Energy Performance and Thermal Conditions of a Single-family Detached House in Canada by Mutasim Baba, Fuad

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A Study for Energy Consumption patterns and Carbon Dioxide emissions for Residential Building in Dubai by AL SHEHHI, FATEMA AHMED

“…These increases have enhanced the heat-trapping capability of the earth’s atmosphere.” …”
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Carotid artery revascularization through a radiated field by Lesèche, Guy

“…Follow-up duplex scans showed asymptomatic recurrent stenosis greater than 60% in 3 patients, 2 of whom with stenosis greater than 80% underwent repeat operation. …”
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Airway surface liquid volume expansion induces rapid changes in amiloride-sensitive Na⁺transport across upper airway epithelium-Implications concerning the resolution of... by Fouad Azizi (11835843)

“…We used primary cultures of tracheal airway epithelium maintained under air interface (basal ASLV, depth is 7 ± 0.5 μm). …”

Chemical, rheological, and sensory properties of wheat biscuits fortified with local buckwheat by Ahmed Hussein (683680)

“…The samples with <i>F</i>. tataricum demonstrated greater amounts of fiber and ash while the samples made of soft wheat flour were rich in carbohydrates. …”

The Kumaraswamy Pareto IV Distribution by Tahir, M. H.

“…It has increasing, decreasing, upside-down bathtub, bathtub, J and reversed-J shaped hazard rate shapes. …”
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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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Economics of hydrogen production and liquefaction by geothermal energy by Yilmaz, Ceyhun

“…Also, capital costs for the models involving hydrogen liquefaction are greater than those for the models involving hydrogen production only.…”
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Channel Network Control on Seasonal Lake Area Dynamics in Arctic Deltas by Tejedor, Alejandro

“…We find that monthly shrinkage rates have a pronounced structured variability around the channel network with the shrinkage rate systematically decreasing farther away from the channels. This pattern of shrinkage is predominantly attributed to a deeper active layer enhancing near-surface connectivity and storage and greater vegetation density closer to the channels leading to increased evapotranspiration rates. …”
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CEO gender and managerial entrenchment by Dah, Mustafa A.

“…We find that the presence of female CEO decreases the turnover-performance sensitivity, increases the E-index, and inflates CEO compensation. …”
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The Effect of Auditor Characteristics on the Quality of Segment Disclosures of Diversified Firms by Elkelani, Sarah Ahmed

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Solar water heating in Lebanon by Houri, Ahmad

“…Simplified initial estimates indicate a payback period of 4–5 years while advanced mathematical models (RETScreen) indicate that the most advanced evacuated tube technology has a payback period of less than 9 years at current market prices. With decreasing cost per square meter of installed collectors, payback periods are expected to rapidly decrease. …”
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Factors influencing green purchasing behaviour by Dagher, Grace K.

“…We can see the problems that our environment is facing everywhere, including air pollution, ozone depletion, global warming, hazardous waste disposal and water pollution. …”
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Applying Passive Design Strategies to Achieve Energy Efficient Mosque in UAE: The Case of Uptown Mirdif Mosque by ALKHALESI, SAREH JAVAD

“…Energy and electricity have become a basic and necessary need that must be available in any place where the population is located, especially to use air-conditioning devices to obtain a comfortable thermal environment in hot and humid areas such as the United Arab Emirates. …”
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