Tangled connections between migration and security in the wake of the Arab uprisings by Fakhoury, Tamirace

“…It also discusses some of the triggers that have recently prompted an increased securitisation of the migration question in European policy-making. …”
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Effect of temperature on the rheological properties of neat aqueous Wyoming sodium bentonite dispersions by Vryzas, Zisis

“…The Bingham yield stress, from the low shear rate data, increased linearly with temperature, while the plastic viscosity decreased with temperature, in a manner very similar to the decrease of water viscosity with temperature. …”
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A Quadratic Non-Isolated High Step-Up Single-Input Dual-Output DC–DC Topology Based on Coupled Inductors with Low Input Current Ripple by Vafa Marzang (17347048)

“…The proposed converter produces high DC output voltages at a low value of duty cycles and low voltage stress across the power MOSFETs. The CIs’ turn ratios give another freedom factor to increase the output voltages and decrease the switches’ stress. …”

Effect of anions on the structural, morphological and dielectric properties of hydrothermally synthesized hydroxyapatite nanoparticles by Lakshmanaperumal Sundarabharathi (14152482)

“…The εʹ and dielectric loss (εʹʹ) values for the HA nanoparticles decrease with increase in the applied frequency as well. …”

Improving Healthcare Services by Quality Function Deployment (QFD) by Al Memari, Ahmed Salem

“…The tools of the Total Quality Management (TQM) have gained high importance due to increasing competitions in the healthcare industry. …”
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Inflammatory protein signatures in individuals with obesity and metabolic syndrome by Fayaz Ahmad Mir (11828354)

“…<p dir="ltr">There is variability in the metabolic health status among individuals presenting with obesity; some may be metabolically healthy, while others may have developed the metabolic syndrome, a cluster including insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. …”

Assessment of sustainable construction in Lebanon by Awwad, Rita

“…Results & Discussion The concept of sustainable production and construction is still very primitive in Lebanon and the role of the government in promoting sustainability is not yet well established. Some public entities including, but not limited to, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Energy and Water, the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) have put some effort through internationally funded projects and campaigns by UNDP and the European Commission aimed at promoting sustainable production and consumption in Lebanon. …”
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Characterization of the potency and mechanism of action of a novel dual-selective intermolecularly complemented version of Anthrax Lethal Toxin (PAU2R200A- PAL1I207R/FP59) in Acute... by Farhat, Mirna

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Expanding the donor pool by Ramos, Emilio

“…In 1990, one-year graft survival rates were about 70%; by 2000, they were greater than 90% (United States Renal Data System, 2001). …”
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Phase II National Study: Job Satisfaction and Workplace Environment Among Community Pharmacists in Lebanon: Pre and Post Economic Crisis by Salaheddin, Amira Talaat

“…Average weekly working hours decreased from 59.2 hours in Phase 1 to 49.8 hours in Phase II. …”
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Driving and hypoglycemia by Stephen Beer (5480411)

“…Hypoglycemia has been associated with cardiac arrhythmia, a decreased ability to drive and driving mishap. Recent meta-analysis of 15 studies showed a risk road traffic collisions (RTC) of 12-19% greater than general populations. …”

A Case Study to Identify the Hindrances to Widespread Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Qatar by Amith Khandakar (14151981)

“…<p dir="ltr">The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) have proven to be a crucial factor to decreasing the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. …”

Foreign Aid and the Quest for Poverty Reduction: Is Aid to Agriculture Effective? by Kaya, Ozgur

“…If agricultural development is more effective in reducing poverty than some other types of development, then foreign aid directed towards agriculture may be more efficient in increasing the well-being of the poor than aid directed to some other sectors or uses. …”
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Smart container loading. (c2008) by Makarem, Omar Chehayeb

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

“…Many proposals have been discussed and considered in tackling this problem. Some proposals targeted the hardware aspect of the photodetectors and transmitters. …”
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Effect of phosphorus supplementation on weight gain and waist circumference of overweight/obese adults by Bassil, MS

“…Methods: This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 63 adults aged 18–45 years with a body mass index (BMI) of greater than or equal to25 kg m−2 and normal kidney function at the American University of Beirut. …”
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Influence of natural gas composition on adsorption in calcite Nanopores: A DFT study by Elkhansa Elbashier (14152815)

“…Additionally, in all cases, CO₂ has a greater affinity to the surface than CH₄; thus, it is more affected by the surface curvature and energy. …”

A potential therapeutic agent for sickle cell anaemia by Nature Research (16552612)

“…They also found increased levels of ROS that were associated with decreased levels of antioxidant enzymes and their co-factors.…”

Protein Glycation in Plants—An Under-Researched Field with Much Still to Discover by Naila Rabbani (291722)

“…Further research to decrease protein glycation in plants may lead to improved plant growth and assist the breeding of plant varieties resistant to environmental stress and senescence—including plants of commercial ornamental and crop cultivation value.…”

Clinical correlates of white-matter abnormalities on head magnetic resonance imaging by Dimassi, Hani

“…Children with white-matter abnormalities and increased tone had a greater frequency of increased reflexes and tended to have more signal abnormalities than the other groups. …”
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