Cytotoxicity of [HuArgI (co)-PEG5000]-induced arginine deprivation to ovarian Cancer cells is autophagy dependent by Nasreddine, Ghenwa

“…In this study, we assess arginine auxotrophy in ovarian cancer cells and attempt to target them using arginine deprivation induced by a pegylated recombinant human Arginase I cobalt [HuArgI (Co)-PEG5000]. Ovarian cancer cells were sensitive to [HuArgI (Co)-PEG5000]-induced arginine deprivation with IC50 values in the low pM range. …”
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Pharmacological evaluation of aqueous extract of Althaea officinalis flower grown in Lebanon by Hage-Sleiman, Rouba

“…Material and Methods: Blood lipid profile and liver function were assessed after 1 month of extract intake via drinking water. …”
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Peripherally injected cholecystokinin-induced neuronal activation is modified by dietary composition in mice by Zeeni, N.

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of long-term nutrient intake on the central response to the anorexigenic gut hormone CCK. C57BL/6 mice were fed one of three diets for 6 weeks: standard high carbohydrate (HC), high fat (HF), or high protein (HP). …”
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Differential water quality in confined and free-flowing water bodies, Lebanon by Korfali, Samira Ibrahim

“…Measured water parameters were temperature, pH, conductivity, BOD, HCO3-, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, SO42-, PO43-, NO3-, NH3, Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, and Cd. …”
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Hepatoprotective activity of the wild carrot chloroform-based fraction against CCl4-induced liver toxicity in mice by Shebaby, W.

“…Liver damage was induced by intraperitoneal injection of CCl4 at a dose of 1 ml/kg body weight. Animals were treated with different doses of the extract (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight). …”
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The effect of bullying-themed literature on the bullying behavior of upper elementary students in Lebanon. (c2012) by Bazzy, Anissa

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The Impact of Employee Engagement on Turnover Intention and Burnout by Al Rashidi, Rahaf

“…Drawing upon the social exchange theory, perceived organizational support theory, and job demands-resources model, a conceptual model was developed and empirically tested. Data were obtained from an online survey. One hundred and seventy-nine usable surveys were analyzed using the Program Smart PLS 3.0. …”
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Exploring the dynamics of algae-associated microbiome during the scale-up process of Tetraselmis sp. microalgae: A metagenomics approach by Hoda Hosseini (16932462)

“…Microbial profiling of each successive stage revealed lower abundance of eukaryotic organisms, whereas bacterial abundance increased notably resulting in a significant decrease in Tetraselmis sp. abundance. Furthermore, several bacteria with algae growth-promoting properties were found throughout the various culture stages including Balneola, Roseovarius, and Marinobacter. …”

Effect of UV Ageing on the fatigue life of bulk polyethylene by Hamza Lamnii (18806002)

“…The fatigue tests were achieved under constant stress amplitude at a frequency of 1Hz. …”

Effectiveness of 2D magnesium phosphate hydrogel for surgical decontamination of dental implants: A case series by Sara Behmanesh (22391968)

“…Radiographic evaluations were conducted to assess the exposure of implant threads. …”

Fabrication of titanium dioxide nanomaterial for implantable highly flexible composite bioelectrode for biosensing applications by Omnia Mohamed (15862753)

“…The electrode materials were characterized by their electrochemical, mechanical, and surface properties. …”

Formation of Trihalomethanes during Seawater Chlorination by Ahmed Abdel-Wahab (1748986)

“…Linear relationships between total chlorine concentration and both final TTHMs and bromoform concentrations were established. First order exponential decay and exponential associate functions were developed to correlate chlorine dose with formed THMs.…”

Structural and physical properties of the dust particles in Qatar and their influence on the PV panel performance by Brahim Aïssa (14157243)

“…The vibrating sample magnetometry analyses were also conducted to study the magnetic properties of the dust particles. …”

Reactive Extrusion of Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste and Investigation of Its Thermal and Mechanical Properties after Treatment by Mahmoud A. Mohsin (19691662)

“…The properties of the treated PET from the extruder were analyzed using FT-IR, TGA, DSC, and nanoindentation. …”

Implicit Vocabulary Acquisition in Project-Based Learning with iPad Technology by Nasser, Oumayma

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Photocatalytic UV degradation of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran in the presence of silver zeolite by Samara, Fatin

“…Silver clusters were introduced into the framework of zeolite Y. …”
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Food safety knowledge attitude and practices of oncology nurses, in Lebanese hospitals by Angy, Mallah

“…Attitude scores of nurses who read brochures were higher (p < 0.001). Attending conferences on food safety showed statistically significant effect on better practice scores (p < 0.001). …”
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Ferroelectric Properties and Electrocaloric Effect in Dy2O3 Substitution on Lead-Free (Na0.5 Bi0.5)0.94 Ba0.06TiO3 Ceramic by Turki, O.

“…The structural changes with the introduction of Dy were confirmed by Raman spectroscopy at room temperature. …”
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Production and investigation of flexible nanofibers of sPEEK/PVP loaded with RuO2 nanoparticles by Mariem Chamakh (14150481)

“…The effect of annealing and RuO₂ addition was illustrated by the decrease in fibers diameter. The vibration mode and structure of the samples were studied by Fourier transform spectroscopy (FTIR) along with Raman spectroscopy that revealed the strong interaction as well as crosslinking between the polymer blend and RuO₂. …”

Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Amid Confinement: The BKSQ-COVID-19 Project by Mahmoud A Alomari (12150939)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The participants of the study were 1844. Among the participants who were regularly involved in PA, the majority (41.8–42.2%) of the participants reported a “decrease” (p<0.05) in walking, jogging, and sports while the majority (46.3–53.1%) reported a “no change” (p<0.05) in swimming, cycling, and weight lifting. …”