Correlation analysis of global sagittal alignment of the spine in cases of low-grade degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis by Ramada Khasawneh (21633371)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The patients with DS were categorized into three groups based on the adult spinal deformity classification: type I, defined by a SVA of less than 40 mm; type II, with an SVA ranging from 40 mm to 95 mm; and type III, where the SVA is 95 mm or greater. The study compared age and various sagittal parameters among these groups, including thoracic kyphosis (TK), lumbar lordosis (LL), sacral slope (SS), pelvic tilt (PT), and pelvic incidence (PI).…”

Tailored nanofiber composites for a flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator: Poly(vinylidene fluoride) with BaTiO₃/NiFe₂O₄ by Hemalatha Parangusan (6556133)

“…<p dir="ltr">Owing to the depletion of fossil fuel energy and the pollution caused by chemical batteries, as well as the growing number of electronic devices and the Internet of Things (IoT), there is a greater demand for power devices that are lightweight, inexpensive, durable, and sustainable. …”

The effect of a sand surface on physical performance responses of junior male handball players to plyometric training by Mehrez Hammami (14153331)

“…Both PS and P increased vertical jump performance (squat jump, p = 0.005; ES = 0.170; counter-movement jump p < 0.001; ES = 0.247). …”

Analyzing the Influence of Climate and Anthropogenic Development on Vegetation Cover in the Coastal Ecosystems of GCC by Abhilash Dutta Roy (22466830)

“…Our results revealed significant changes in land cover, as seen by an increase in artificial built-up areas by 15.5% in two decades and a corresponding decrease in bareland and dense vegetation. We also observed an increase in mangrove and seagrass areas, likely due to recent conservation and afforestation efforts. …”

Innovative strategies to reduce traffic related injuries and deaths in youth by Joanne Banfield (19794507)

“…Studies have shown young drivers are more likely to underestimate the probability of specific risks caused by traffic situations, as well as to overestimate their own driving skills making them more vulnerable to trauma. …”

Stemming cardiovascular diseases in Qatar by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Many of the heart attack and stroke patients had diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and/or were smokers, whereas controls were much less likely to have these factors.</p><p>All of these factors are associated with reduced physical activity and increased consumption of high-fat foods. …”

Pleiotropic functions of the tumor- and metastasis-suppressing matrix metalloproteinase-8 in mammary cancer in MMTV-PyMT transgenic mice by Julie Decock (44558)

“…These findings provide novel insight into the suppressive action of MMP-8 on mammary tumorigenesis and metastasis, and indicate that the loss of MMP-8 likely has pleiotropic effects on innate immunity and angiogenesis that are reflected in changes in the protease web.…”

The effectiveness of divalent cation addition for highly saline activated sludge cultures: Influence of monovalent/divalent ratio and specific cations by Raghavendran Sivasubramanian (16931775)

“…It was particularly important in describing hydrophobicity, sludge volume index (SVI) and specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR), with r_partialof 0.879, 0.971 and 0.966 respectively in models that had an r²_adj greater than 0.93. Lower M/D also increased biomass concentrations and reduced extracellular polysaccharides, the latter which in turn correlated strongly with many shape and surface charge measures. …”

Can pedestrians safely navigate shared sidewalks with e-scooters and bicycles? A behavioral analysis using surrogate safety measures by Abubeker Nemo Arshi (23124601)

“…As the speed of micro-mobility vehicle increases, pedestrian initiates avoidance at progressively greater distance and experience heightened perceived risk. …”

Method for simulator and scenario design assessing cognitive aspects of fitness to drive by Selina Mårdh (19774506)

“…Thus, a greater variety of prerequisites regarding the fitness to drive will occur, increasing the demand for assessing fitness to drive. …”

Safety around schools by Jennifer Oxley (10057811)

“…Child pedestrians, however, are a vulnerable road user groups, experiencing an increased crash and injury risk relative to older pedestrians, constituting a substantial proportion of all pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries, with children below the age of 10 years of age shown to have four to 11 times greater risk of collision compared to other pedestrians, and they frequently occur around schools. …”

Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Columns Embedded with PET Bottles Under Concentric Axial Compression by Al Bayati, Sadiq Duraid

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The Triple “S” Impact of COVID-19: Nationwide Evidence of the Impact of the Stress Associated With Restrictive Measures on Substance Use, Sleep, and Social Connectedness in Qatar... by Muna Abed Alah (18171346)

“…Of tobacco users in our sample, 36% reported increased tobacco use since the start of home confinement, while 41.6% of alcohol users reported decreased alcohol use. Concerning sleep, 46.1% reported an increase in average sleep duration per day (0.77 h mean increase, 95% CI: 0.66-0.88, P<0.001), and a third of participants reported poorer sleep quality. …”

Independent and Combined Effects of Antioxidant Supplementation and Circuit Resistance Training on Selected Adipokines in Postmenopausal Women by Ayoub Saeidi (17331085)

“…Participants in experimental groups either performed CRT (3 sessions per week with intensity at 55% of one-repetition maximum) or supplemented with Zataria Multiflora (500 mg every day after breakfast with 100 ml of water), or their combination, for 8 weeks. …”

Do Older Adults with Multimorbidity Meet the Recommended Levels of Physical Activity? An Analysis of Scottish Health Survey by Ahmad Salman (3173418)

“…Also, meeting recommended PA decreased with age [OR 0.92 (95% CI 0.90–0.94)] and body mass index [OR 0.93 (95% CI 0.91–0.95]; but increased per additional portion of fruit and vegetables taken [OR 1.19 (95% CI 1.12–1.25)] and with increase in well-being scale score [OR 1.05 (95% CI 1.03 to 1.06)]. …”

Exploring the potential of single-batch and multi-batch electrodialysis treatment of domestic wastewater for resource recovery by Asifa Anwar (20884229)

“…Nevertheless, the hydrogen generation rate was greater in SB-ED at 629.4 mg/h.m³ in comparison to 540.7 mg/h.m³ for MB-ED. …”

Adsorption of ammonia on ZrO_<em>x</em>-modified graphene nanoribbon: a first-principle investigation by Ahmad I. Ayesh (10188469)

“…Although the adsorption energy is enhanced in general upon modification, AGNR structures where ZrO_x substitute carbon atoms exhibit greater adsorption energy as compared with the decoration scheme. …”

Investigation of co-pyrolysis blends of camel manure, date pits and plastic waste into value added products using Aspen Plus by Aisha Al-Rumaihi (17269240)

“…<p>The increasing demand for energy worldwide and growing environmental concerns is the impetus for greater integration of alternate sustainable technologies. …”

Reducing injuries among young drivers: what kind of measures are needed? by Hans-Yngve Berg (19794540)

“…<p dir="ltr">Young drivers run a greater risk everywhere. Better understanding of the underlying processes to this problem are a useful tool in preventive endeavors. …”

Anti-cancer Drug Delivery Using Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Ultrasound. by Ibrahim, Mihad

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