Effects of ethanol addition to diesel–biodiesel blends on the CI engine characteristics by Fakher Hamdi (21225134)

“…<p dir="ltr">This research work investigates the effects of adding ethanol to biodiesel–diesel blends on the performance and emissions of a single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled compression-ignition engine. The engine was half-loaded within a speed range of 1000–2500 rpm. …”

The antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effect of kefir on human leukemic cell lines. (c2008) by Maalouf, Katia E.

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Managing and improving robot spot welding efficiency by El-Khalil, Raed

“…The data presented provide a good opportunity for improving business performance at the body shop Big Three facilities. In order to reduce the current competitive gap, decrease cost, and improve utilization, the Big Three must adopt new strategies (i.e. communization of specific vehicles parts). …”
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Optimizing the number of players and training bout durations in soccer small‐sided games: Effects on mood balance and technical performance by Zouhaier Farhani (22330693)

“…<h3>Abstract</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aimed to determine the effects of different bout durations (1 × 12 min, 2 × 6 min and 3 × 4 min) of three‐a‐side (3vs3) and four‐a‐side (4vs4) small sided games (SSGs) with goalkeepers, on the profile of mood state (POMS) scores, and technical performance (percentage of successful passes, percentage of successful tackles, percentage of successful duels, and percentage of ball loss) in soccer players. …”

Wind shear coefficient, turbulence intensity and wind power potential assessment for Dhulom, Saudi Arabia by Rehman, Shafiqur

“…The study recommends a value of WSC of 0.255 for the estimation of wind at different heights AGL and local air density of 1.06 kg/m3 The WSC values were found to be higher during nighttime and smaller during daytime while no evident seasonal trend could be identified. …”
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The Influence of Performance Management Feedback on Employee Performance: The Moderating Role of Organizational Justice and its Dimensions (Procedural, Distributive, Interactional) by Maaz, Fatima

“…In modern organizations, providing feedback is critical for increasing employee performance; nevertheless, little is known about how performance management feedback quality influences employee performance. …”
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Traffic safety outcomes of traffic law application and the adoption of new technology in traffic control by Hassan Younis Salman (19774620)

“…This comprehensive plan granted greater attention to developing the infrastructure and providing the necessary facilities. …”

Characteristics and health implications of fine particulate matter near urban road site in Islamabad, Pakistan by Sabir Hussain (1332675)

“…Additionally, the average concentration of bacteria (308.64 CFU/m³) was notably greater than that of fungi (203.55 CFU/m³) throughout the study. …”

Critical Review of Steel Column Base Plate Design Codes and Their Relevance to United Arab Emirates by SREENIVASAN, SREEJU

“…If the design is at optimum by choosing a suitable code the involvement of the materials would be less which will help to decrease the pollution caused in the environment as well. …”
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Revealing the Adoption Factors of Electric Vehicles in Dubai by BIN HUMAID, HUDA

“…The study utilises a quantitative approach by conducting survey, and the structure of the questionnaire included three main components: the provision of background information on the participants, their perspectives on the factors influencing the purchase of EVs, and their general level of knowledge and awareness. …”
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Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac) Demonstrates Oncostatic Activity in the Therapeutic and Preventive Model of Breast Carcinoma by Peter Kubatka (11008854)

“…Finally, only in lower sumac dose, significant decreases in methylation status of three out of five gene promoters–ATM, PTEN, and TIMP3 (PITX2 and RASSF1 promoters were not changed). …”

Con-Detect: Detecting Adversarially Perturbed Natural Language Inputs to Deep Classifiers Through Holistic Analysis by Hassan Ali (3348749)

“…Even in the worst case, we note a 100% increase in the required number of queries and a 50% increase in the number of words perturbed, suggesting that Con-Detect is hard to evade. …”

Durability of the bond between CFRP plates and concrete exposed to harsh environment by Al-Tamimi, Adil

“…It was observed that the specimens exposed to the sun and saline environments experienced an increase in both the bond strength and attained peak loads because exposure of the adhesive to elevated temperature increased the bond because of greater polymer crosslinking, thus creating complex interactions in the polymer matrix. …”
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Con-Detect: Detecting adversarially perturbed natural language inputs to deep classifiers through holistic analysis by Hassan, Ali

“…Even in the worst case, we note a 100% increase in the required number of queries and a 50% increase in the number of words perturbed, suggesting that Con-Detect is hard to evade.…”
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Efficacy and safety of the newer oral hypoglycemic agents in patients with T2DM during Ramadan: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hoda Gad (6470522)

“…Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonist therapy was associated with a significant decrease in Hb_A1c (%) (SMD -0.68) and a non-significant decrease in weight (kg) (SMD -2.57) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (mmHg) (SMD -3.50) after Ramadan. …”

Risk at the margins by Pollock, William

“…In light of these issues, we quantitatively assess the landslide risk profile of Lebanon, finding a 75% increase in landslide risk since the start of the Syrian crisis. …”
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Engaging with readers: Students’ metalinguistic understanding of the use of pronouns in building reader-writer relationships by Debra Myhill (12042048)

“…<p>Students’ metalinguistic understanding of the written academic argument is important both to increase writer independence and inform writing instruction. …”

Survival Misperceptions, Time Inconsistency, and Implications for Life-cycle Saving and Welfare by Gahramanov, Emin

“…In general equilibrium, however, such time inconsistent behavior with survival misperception is conducive to aggregate capital accumulation and greater equilibrium bequest income. The latter effects can produce substantial welfare gains. …”
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A Numerical Study of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in a Channel with an Array of Pin Fins in Aligned and Staggered Configurations by Issa, Johnny

“…Rectangular pin fins with circular cross sections are used in this investigation. The working fluid is air with constant physical properties. Steady, laminar flow with uniform velocity and temperature profiles approaches the pin fin array. …”
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Vocal Changes in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Hannoun, Antoine

“…In the PCOS group, three patients had evidence of mild vocal fold edema and one patient had vocal fold nodules. …”
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