The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturn by Haj Youssef, Moustafa

“…Purpose This study aims to examine the transitions of workers between paid employment and self-employment before and after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the drivers behind increased self-employment in the UK and the role of trade union membership in these transitions. …”
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Competition, regulation, and systemic risk in dual banking systems by Ernaningsih, Indria

“…We also show that banks with greater market power after the GFC are more exposed to systemic risk.…”
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Comparative effectiveness of one versus two doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Qatar: Evidence of converging protection over time by Hiam Chemaitelly (439114)

“…In contrast to the gradual buildup of protection against infection, single-dose effectiveness against severe, critical, or fatal COVID-19 increased rapidly for all three vaccines, exceeding 85 % by day 21 and closely matching the protection achieved after two doses.…”

Effects of the addition of a high energy density fuel, adamantane to diesel on its cetane number, sooting propensity, and soot nanostructural properties by Al Zaabi, Alanood

“…Soot particles, released during diesel combustion, adversely affect human health and the environment. Some studies suggest blending diesel with oxygenated fuels to reduce soot emissions, though it also reduces fuel economy and may produce new pollutants such as aldehydes. …”
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Measuring the effects of stormwater mitigation on beach attendance by Atiyah, Perla

“…This study uses a 10-year time series of data to conduct a statistical analysis of attendance at beaches with and without diversions and before and after the diversions were installed, while controlling for all observable, confounding factors. …”
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Bariatric surgery: a potential cure for asthma? by Chaaban, Toufic A.

“…Asthma incidence and severity are increased in obese populations. Systematic reviews have shown benefit from weight-loss interventions on asthma outcomes, but the role of bariatric surgery is still unclear. …”
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An Evaluation of Short-Term Effects of Different Soil Management Systems on Soil Physical, Structural and Hydraulic Properties and an Estimation and Optimization of Water Infiltrat... by Merheb, Caroline

“…However, the addition of organic matter enhanced such qualities with some limitations. The advantage of tilled layers over undisturbed soils is the better conductivity of water due to larger and better sorted pores. …”
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Bifurcation and stability of structures with interacting propagating cracks by Tabbara, Mazen

“…This is also true for hardening response if the fracture toughness increases as described by an R-curve. For hardening response and constant fracture toughness, on the other hand, the response path with both cracks propagating symmetrically is stable up to a certain critical crack length, after which snapback occurs. …”
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Computing ripple effect for web applications. (c2007) by Baba, Nabil

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Examining the effectiveness of the visualizing and verbalizing program for language comprehension and thinking© on two bilingual students with Asperger syndrome. (c2013) by Fakhreddine, Siham A.

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The printing industry growth in the Lebanese economy. (c1995) by Ballout, Rola

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The effect of guided reading on reading ability and motivation. (c2010) by Abu Shakra, Amal

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The strength of the Lebanese banking system in the face of political instability. (c2008) by Hobeika, Maya T.

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Kefir inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells. (c2011) by Hayek, Stephanie E.

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An Investigation into the factors influencing Arabic speaking students’ proficiency in the Arabic language in Dubai British School by AL AHMAD, ALAAEDDIN MEHY

“…Of the factors studied, only the final one offered a viable solution, which could potentially mitigate some of the negative influences of the first two. …”
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Using a Cavitation Model to Represent the Acoustic Release Kinetics from Folated Micelles by Tanbour, Rafeeq Kamal

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Ultrasound-Induced Calcein Release From eLiposomes by Lattin, James R.

“…Calcein release increased with exposure time and intensity of ultrasound. eLiposomes with large (400 nm) droplets produced more calcein release than small (100 nm) droplets. …”
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A case of fatal pulmonary thromboembolism associated with the use of intravenous estrogen therapy by Zreik, Tony

“…This potential adverse effect must be considered in the use of such therapy for severe menometrorrhagia, especially when treating a patient at increased risk.…”
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Inhibition of gram negative bacterial growth and biofilm formation by alpha thujone by Nawas, Tarek

“…The increasing resistance of microorganism to antibiotics in the last decades, drove microbiologists, botanists, and natural-products chemists to search for phytochemicals that could be used for treatment of infectious diseases. …”
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Applying economic methodology to the war on terrorism by Shahin, Wassim

“…Evidence on substitution and cycles suggests that following temporary reduction in terrorist activity after retaliation against terrorists and their infrastructure, terrorists are able to successfully regroup and attack using alternative means. …”
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