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Seismic strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures using External Lateral Post Tensioning
Published 2021“…Design codes now consist of seismic provisions, and those buildings which are constructed in the future are earthquake-resistant structures. Surveys after earthquakes have been analysed to interpret the collapsed structures to study and learn the possible failure causes and mechanisms. …”
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Epibenthic communities from offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf are structured by platform age and depth
Published 2021“…A step further is now required to determine whether these platform foundations should be converted to reefs after their decommissioning (i.e., Rigs to Reefs approach).…”
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The Effect of Atorvastatin (and Subsequent Metformin) on Adipose Tissue Acylation-Stimulatory-Protein Concentration and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Overweight/Obese Women With Polyc...
Published 2019“…In pro-inflammatory states such as PCOS, spontaneous activation of the alternative pathway of complement results in increased generation of acylation stimulating protein (ASP) from adipocytes irrespective of body mass index.…”
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The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturn
Published 2025“…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
Published 2024“…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
Published 2025“…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.…”
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Measuring the effects of stormwater mitigation on beach attendance
Published 2013“…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?
Published 2019“…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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Bifurcation and stability of structures with interacting propagating cracks
Published 1992“…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)
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The printing industry growth in the Lebanese economy. (c1995)
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The effect of guided reading on reading ability and motivation. (c2010)
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The strength of the Lebanese banking system in the face of political instability. (c2008)
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Using a Cavitation Model to Represent the Acoustic Release Kinetics from Folated Micelles
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Ultrasound-Induced Calcein Release From eLiposomes
Published 2012“…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
Published 1999“…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
Published 2018“…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
Published 2001“…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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