Query acceleration in distributed database systems by Haraty, Ramzi A.

“…Nowadays, a new technique called PERF (Partially Encoded Record Filters) seems to bring some improvement over semi-joins [12]. PERF joins are two-way semi-joins using a bit vector as their backward phase. …”
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Critical Review of Steel Column Base Plate Design Codes and Their Relevance to United Arab Emirates by SREENIVASAN, SREEJU

“…Structural engineers are often posed with a question for an economical design of a structural building which would decide the overall economic and the time concern in a construction. If the design is at optimum by choosing a suitable code the involvement of the materials would be less which will help to decrease the pollution caused in the environment as well. …”
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An imageable retinoid acid derivative to detect human cancer xenografts and study therapeutic dosing to reduce its toxicity by Wang, Wei

“…Therapeutic agents labeled with reporters will interrogate tumor–drug interactions and permit analysis of biodistribution, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in real time. At the same time, we can apply the biologically effective dose for therapy, instead of the traditional maximum tolerated dose, to reduce systemic toxicity…”
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Influence of shelf-life duration on mechanical, thermal and shape recovery motion derivatives of shape memory polyurethane by Vasavi, Boggarapu

“…The results indicated that tensile and flexural strength decreased by 35.16 % and 29.3 % respectively, from S1 to S10. …”
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Urtica dioica extract and its impact on blood lipids, glycemia & inflammation in the rat model. (c2005) by Baroudy, Karmen George

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The role of objectively recorded smartphone usage and personality traits in sleep quality by Aftab Alam (5158601)

“…The usage data of smartphone apps were processed to calculate smartphone usage amounts and sleep variables, including sleep duration, sleep distraction, sleeping time, and wake-up time. The data were analyzed using the correlation coefficient and regression analyses.…”

Pleiotropic functions of the tumor- and metastasis-suppressing matrix metalloproteinase-8 in mammary cancer in MMTV-PyMT transgenic mice by Julie Decock (44558)

“…Using quantitative real-time RT-PCR, we tracked the expression of the entire Mmp and Timp gene families, observing a significant decrease in Mmp3 expression in Mmp8-null tumors compared to wild-type and heterozygotes throughout the time course of the model, which was confirmed at the protein level. …”

Bridging the gap between KG2 and grade one activity kit. (c2010) by Hammoud, Maya

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Removal of nitrate from JUST wastewater effluent: a case study by Al-Asheh, Sameer

“…From kinetic studies, equilibrium time was as short as 10 min. It was observed that pH plays an important role in the nitrate adsorption process. …”
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Thermodynamic analysis of a novel integrated geothermal based power generation-quadruple effect absorption cooling-hydrogen liquefaction system by Ratlamwala, Tahir Abdul Hussain

“…Moreover, increasing the temperature of geothermal source degrades the performance of the quadruple effect absorption system (QEAS), but at the same time it affects the liquefaction production rate of hydrogen gas in a positive way. …”
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The Aftermath Of COVID-19 on Grade 9 and 12 Biology Classes in Lebanon by El Ahmadieh, Abeer

“…Qualitative thematic analysis was done depending on the data collected from the semi-structured interviews. To increase the reliability of the thesis results, three sources’ data were triangulated and compared. …”
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Simulation of the size-composition distribution of atmospheric nanoparticles over Europe by David Patoulias (4722960)

“…The model was applied in Europe to quantify the effect of secondary semi-volatile organic vapors on particle number concentrations. …”

Assessment of Government Policies, Current Practices, Challenges, Research, Standards, and Scope for Dissemination of Box‐Type Solar Cooker in India by Abhijeet Redekar (22330705)

“…The study highlights the need for hybridizing the BTSC by incorporating features such as active tracking, a secondary heating source (battery or grid‐operated heating coil), and self‐power generation through thermoelectric conversion to increase user acceptance. nonurban users‐including those in semi‐urban, rural, tribal, nomadic, and trekking communities‐demonstrate suitability for efficient solar cooker use. …”

Experimental and numerical study of different metal contacts for perovskite solar cells by Mohammad Istiaque Hossain (17944964)

“…Both Au and Ni films were found semi-hydrophilic which shows the adaptability of better stability through repelling water from the surface. …”

A Comparative Study of Energy Performance in Educational Buildings in the UAE by Ahmed, Vian

“…Sustainability has gained popularity and importance around the globe due to the ever-increasing effects of climate change and global warming on Earth. …”
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A review of post-consumption food waste management and its potentials for biofuel production by Pour, Fatemeh Hassan

“…The biochar and water have great potentials in soil amendment, thus, extending the benefits of food waste to increasing water resources, livestock and food security, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. …”
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The Impact of Teacher Leadership on Teacher’s Performance and Students’ Development for School Improvement: a case study of Dubai Private Kindergarten by ALSHIZAWI, FATIMA ALI

“…A non-probability sampling technique was then used to conduct semi-structured interviews with two head coordinators and two lead teachers. …”
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Managing Online Learning to Support Inclusion During COVID-19 in A Private School in Dubai by AL-NAWAISEH, LANA JAMIL

“…Qualitative method was chosen by conducting semi-structured interviews. Data was collected from teachers, Special educational needs, and disabilities students (SEND) and the inclusion coordinator. …”
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Mixed siliciclastic-carbonate-evaporite sedimentation in an arid eolian landscape: The Khor Al Adaid tide-dominated coastal embayment, Qatar by John M., Rivers

“…The overall landward increase in salinity is accompanied by a decrease in the diversity of benthic fauna and their skeletal remains. …”
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Clinical characteristics and outcome of children with acute cryptorchid testicular torsion: A single-center, retrospective case series study by Zlatan Zvizdic (9212371)

“…</p><p><br></p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">Greater awareness among caregivers and primary care physicians about acute cryptorchid TT is required to improve their timely diagnosis and treatment. …”