A component analysis of positive behaviour support plans by Grey, Ian

“…Conclusion Only treatment acceptability was found to be related to decreases in behavioural frequency. No single intervention component was found to have a greater association with reductions in challenging behaviour…”
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PGE2 induces COX-2 expression in podocytes via the EP4 receptor through a PKA-independent mechanism by Faour, Wissam

“…Time course experiments carried out in conditionally-immortalized mouse podocytes revealed that PGE2 transiently increased phosphorylated p38 MAPK levels at 10 min, and induced COX-2 protein expression at 4 h. siRNA-mediated knockdown of EP4 receptor expression, unlike treatment with the EP1 receptor antagonist SC 19220, completely abrogated PGE2-induced p38 phosphorylation and COX-2 upregulation suggesting the involvement of the EP4 receptor subtype. …”
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Effects of natural organic matter on aggregation kinetics of boron nanoparticles in monovalent and divalent electrolytes by Liu, Xuyang

“…However, the attachment efficiency kept increasing in the presence of CaCl2 and alginate with the increase in the electrolyte concentration and was greater than unity at >4 mM CaCl2. The destabilization was attributed to bridging of the nanoparticles by the alginate–Ca2+ system. …”
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Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants by Poullikkas, Andreas

“…Finally, although the cost of electricity of a CSP plant with capacities greater than 1MWe is significantly reduced to less than 1US$/kWh, currently such technology can only become economically viable through supporting schemes.…”
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Mechanical stretch and prostaglandin E2 modulate critical signaling pathways in mouse podocytes by Faour, Wissam

“…Podocytes treated for 20 min with H2O2 (10−4 M), which mimics reactive oxygen species generation by cells challenged by hyperglycemic or enhanced Pgc conditions, significantly increased the levels of active p38 MAPK, AKT, JNK and ERK1/2. …”
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The impact of green supply chain management practices on environmental performance during COVID-19 period: the case of discretionary companies in the G-20 countries by El Khoury, Rim

“…It highlights the impact of green initiatives to cope with major disruptions and decrease pollution and environmental disaster.…”
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Levels and indoor–outdoor relationships of PM10 and soluble inorganic ions in Beirut, Lebanon by Saliba, N.A.

“…In this study, 78 PM10 samples were collected on Teflon filters using an active sampler at a flow rate of 5 L/min. PM10 mass concentrations were determined by gravimetric analysis, and inorganic chemical speciation was carried out using ion chromatography. …”
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Aluminium doped ZnO nanostructures for efficient photodegradation of indigo carmine and azo carmine G in solar irradiation by Abhishek R. Bhapkar (17726418)

“…The reduction in crystallite size, band gap and increased lattice strain for the 4% AZO was the primary reason for the degradation in visible irradiation, degrading 97 and 99% equimolar concentrations of indigo carmine and azo carmine G in 140 min. …”

Evaluation of the efficiency of ionic liquids in the demulsification of oil-in-water emulsions by Wamda Faisal Elmobarak (17058024)

“…The D% achieved within 20 min of treatment with HILs-1, HILs-2, and Non-HIL was found to be ∼97.7%, 88.2%, and 85.2%, respectively. …”

Acute intense fatigue does not modify the effect of EVA and TPU custom foot orthoses on running mechanics, running economy and perceived comfort by Ken Van Alsenoy (14150559)

“…Eighteen well-trained, males ran on an instrumented treadmill for 6 min at the speed corresponding to their first ventilatory threshold (13.8 ± 1.1 km/h) in three footwear conditions (CON, EVA, and TPU). …”

Cognitive Vigilance Enhancement using Audio Stimulation of Pure Tone at 250 Hz by Yahya, Fares

“…Besides, we found that 30 min of audio stimulation has reduced the RT by 32% from the beginning to the end of VE phase of the experiment. …”
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A control algorithm to increase the efficient operation of wind energy conversion systems under extreme wind conditions by Nyam Jargalsaikhan (17380429)

“…<p dir="ltr">This paper aims to increase the power production of gearless permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based wind energy conversion systems (WECS) in strong (greater than 25 m/s) wind speed regions. In general, most wind turbines cut off when wind speed is over the cut-out rate; as a result, the power generation of the wind farm decreases. …”

Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Instructional Delivery Modalities, and the Role of School Leaders: a Study among Selected Private Schools in Abu Dhabi. by YAHYA, AHMAD

“…For example, the interviews recommended that school leaders are invited to build an active channel of communication with their teachers, share the decision-making process with them, decrease the workload, raise the teachers’ autonomy, and establish a remuneration system.…”
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Risk of venous thromboembolism outweighs post-hepatectomy bleeding complications by Tzeng, Ching-Wei

“…Other factors independently associated with VTE were aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 27 (P = 0.022), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 3 (P < 0.001), operative time >222 min (P = 0.043), organ space infection (P < 0.001) and length of hospital stay 7 days (P = 0.004). …”
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Changing life expectancy in European countries 1990–2021: a subanalysis of causes and risk factors from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Nicholas, Steel

“…InterpretationThe countries that best maintained improvements in life expectancy after 2011 (Norway, Iceland, Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden) did so through better maintenance of reductions in mortality from cardiovascular diseases and neoplasms, underpinned by decreased exposures to major risks, possibly mitigated by government policies. …”
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Reliability of high strain ionomeric polymer transducers fabricated using the direct assembly process by Akle, Barbar

“…Water-hydrated transducers dehydrate and stop moving within 5 min while operating in air under the application of ± 2 V. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Lebanon by Al Kodsi, Ibrahim

“…A total of 222 RNA samples were collected, reverse transcribed, amplified, and sequenced using the Nanopore MinION sequencing platform. Genomes were generated using the artic nCoV-2019 bioinformatics protocol. …”
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Recyclable polyaspartate-coated magnetic nanoparticles for sustainable control of calcite and barite scales in oilfield operations by Abdelrahman T. Abdelaal (14674629)

“…<p dir="ltr">Scale formation is a major challenge in hydrocarbon production, leading to decreased efficiency, equipment damage, and increased operational costs. Conventional chemical inhibitors used to prevent scaling are often non-recyclable and generate continuous chemical discharge, raising environmental concerns. …”

Evaluation of activated carbon fiber packed-bed for the treatment of gas-to-liquid wastewater: experimental, modeling and ASPEN Adsorption simulation by Roghayeh Yousef (16442150)

“…Breakthrough curves were constructed to assess column performance, with parameters, such as feed flow rate (5 and 10 mL/min) and packing mass (5 and 10 g) systematically varied. …”

Biochar yield prediction using response surface methodology: effect of fixed carbon and pyrolysis operating conditions by Sabah Mariyam (14150859)

“…<p dir="ltr">Generating value from wastes via pyrolysis has been increasingly researched in recent times. Biochar is a versatile pyrolysis product with yields based on many process parameters, including feedstock type and particle size, and operating conditions such as pyrolysis reactor, heating rate, residence time, and reaction temperature. …”