The efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with medication overuse headaches secondary to chronic migraines (P4.128) by Ahdab, Rechdi

“…Alternatives to pharmacological treatment are badly needed. Design/Methods: 16 patients with MOH (age: 20–38, 13 women) were randomly assigned in a crossover design to receive 3 consecutive sessions: sham, cathodal tDCS stimulation (2.0 mA, 20 min) over the visual cortex of the dominant side of the migraine pain (O1/O2), and anodal tDCS stimulation over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). …”
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Chemical, rheological, and sensory properties of wheat biscuits fortified with local buckwheat by Ahmed Hussein (683680)

“…The samples with <i>F</i>. tataricum demonstrated greater amounts of fiber and ash while the samples made of soft wheat flour were rich in carbohydrates. …”

Knee Angle Affects Posterior Chain Muscle Activation During an Isometric Test Used in Soccer Players by Paul James Read (14152221)

“…These differences (30% mean difference) were greater than the observed typical measurement error (CV% = 13.1–14.3 for the 90° and 30° test positions, respectively). …”

Two-surgeon technique of parenchymal transection contributes to reduced transfusion rate in patients undergoing major hepatectomy by Palavecino, Martin

“…On multivariate analysis, factors that significantly predicted increased red cell transfusion rates were female sex, pre-operative hematocrit <30%, platelet count <100,000/mm3, simultaneous resection of other organs, major hepatic resection, use of the Pringle maneuver, and tumors >10 cm. …”
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Hyper-Hypo study: A Retrospective Observational Study of Neonatal Hypoglycemia Related to Maternal Hypertension by Thiruveni Ramkumar (17075051)

“…<h3>Objective</h3> <p>The study aims to identify and evaluate the relationships between unmodifiable and potentially modifiable factors in hypoglycemic neonates with hypertensive mothers. …”

Improving Emergency Response Communication In Race Circuits by Abdull Qader Al Ameri, Asma Muhsen

“…Depending on image and text representation, that describes the scene status and the help needed cuts out the time spent in interpreting a call and dispatching the emergency rescue crews. …”
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The global, regional, and national burden of stomach cancer in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2017 by Arash Etemadi (330880)

“…Findings In 2017, more than 1·22 million (95% UI 1·19–1·25) incident cases of stomach cancer occurred worldwide, and nearly 865 000 people (848 000–885 000) died of stomach cancer, contributing to 19·1 million (18·7–19·6) DALYs. …”

Assessment of Brain Function After 240 Days Confinement Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy by Yahya, Fares

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Zirconium phytate-based proton conductors for high-temperature fuel cell applications by Nimir, Wessam Ahmed Mohamed

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Topical Vancomycin for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection after Craniotomy: Meta-analysis and Systematic Literature Review by Ahmed Saleh (3150639)

“…</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">The results of this meta-analysis suggest that the use of topical vancomycin after performing craniotomies is safe and effective in decreasing the incidence of cSSIs, although there is a need to perform randomized controlled trials to strongly support this conclusion.…”

Predictors of prolonged hospitalization among geriatric trauma patients using the modified 5-Item Frailty index in a Middle Eastern trauma center: an 11-year retrospective study by Husham Abdelrahman (768893)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Using a validated tool, we explored the prevalence, risk factors, and predictors of longer hospitalization among hospitalized geriatric patients.…”

Genomic architecture of autism spectrum disorder in Qatar: The BARAKA-Qatar Study by Mona Abdi (10196665)

“…Moreover, homozygous variants were found in 7 families (25.9%), with a sixfold increase in homozygous burden in consanguineous versus non-consanguineous families (13.6% and 1.8%, respectively). …”

Ablation of LAT2 Transporter Causes Intramuscular Glutamine Accumulation and Inhibition of Fasting‐Induced Proteolysis by Meritxell Espino‐Guarch (22565774)

“…The absence of LAT2 led to increased intramuscular glutamine (Gln) accumulation (6.3‐fold, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), accompanied by a reduction in skeletal muscle proteolysis during fasting (0.61‐fold, <i>p</i> = 0.0004) primarily due to decreased proteasomal and autophagic activity (0.45‐fold, <i>p</i> = 0.016 and 0.7‐fold, <i>p</i> = 0.002, respectively). …”

Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants by Poullikkas, Andreas

“…Thus, there is significant efficiency gains to be realized and large cost savings in increasing the turbine size up to 50MWe. Finally, although the cost of electricity of a CSP plant with capacities greater than 1MWe is significantly reduced to less than 1US$/kWh, currently such technology can only become economically viable through supporting schemes.…”
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The benefits of employees' empowerment by Armache, Jalal

“…More responsibility generates greater productivity, and commitment. Most employees were more productive when empowered by management; almost all firms recognize the importance of increased employee performance and measure it. …”
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The Kumaraswamy Pareto IV Distribution by Tahir, M. H.

“…It has increasing, decreasing, upside-down bathtub, bathtub, J and reversed-J shaped hazard rate shapes. …”
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Combating political hostage‐taking by Shahin, Wassim

“…Rational actor models have examined the effects of increasing punishment or the probability of apprehension on terrorists activities including hostage‐taking. …”
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Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections by Btaiche, Imad

“…With this potential for improving patient outcomes, decreasing costs, and facilitating nursing care and catheter management, the use of PPV devices becomes both advantageous and desirable. …”
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Explicit Vocabulary Learning Through Technology by Jeddi, Abdelbasset Ben Mohammed

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Nanoporous graphene monolith for hydrogen storage by Romanos, J.

“…Monolith has been synthesized with a packing density of 0.7 g/cm3 using MSC30 and Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The presence of the pyrolyzed binder decreased the excess adsorption by 34 % and the gravimetric storage capacity by 48%. …”
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