Drug Resistance Induction and Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of a Candida albicans Drug Sensitive Isolate by El Hachem, Setrida Charbel

“…Furthermore, whole genome sequencing data revealed mutations in genes involved in resistance and pathogenicity attributes such as ERG11, CHS3, GSC2, CDR2, CRZ2, and MSH2. Some of these mutations were previously documented and many are novel undocumented mutations in key genes. …”
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Vitamin D Association With Macrophage-Derived Cytokines in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Enhanced Risk of COVID-19 Infection? by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">Basal macrophage activation was higher in PCOS with macrophage changes related with increased infection risk associating with vitamin D; all changes were BMI dependent, suggesting that obese PCOS with vitamin D deficiency may be at greater risk of more severe COVID-19 infection, but that it is obesity-related rather than an independent PCOS factor.…”

COVID-19 biomarkers for severity mapped to polycystic ovary syndrome by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…These protein panels target biological processes involved in vessel damage, platelet degranulation, the coagulation cascade and the acute phase response [1], with greater protein changes dependent on the COVID-19 severity. …”

The impact of nozzle diameter and printing speed on geopolymer-based 3D-Printed concrete structures: Numerical modeling and experimental validation by Shoukat Alim Khan (14778226)

“…Findings indicate that an increased nozzle size, reflected in greater layer height and width, positively influences buildability, whereas higher printing speeds correlate with reduced buildability. …”

Designing Low Frequency I.C Filter Using Pseudo Resistor for Biopotential Measurements by Neshatvar, Nazanin

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Solar power forecasting beneath diverse weather conditions using GD and LM-artificial neural networks by Sharma, Neetan

“…Because key factors such as sudden movement of the clouds, instantaneous deviation of temperature in ambiance, the increased proportion of relative humidity and uncertainty in the wind velocities, haziness, and rains cause the undesired up and down ramping rates, thereby affecting the solar power generation to a greater extent. …”
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Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of candida albicans Lebanese hospital isolates resistant and sensitive to caspofungin. (c2018) by Toutounji, Maggie Nazih

“…All filamentous strains were adhesive but only some were virluent. Chitin content analysis showed that caspofungin resistant strains had elevated levels of chitin resulting in cell wall thickening that counters the effect of caspofungin, while sensitive strains showed decreased chitin content. …”
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Coping mechanisms among Lebanese first-time college students by Doumit, Rita

“…As scores on resilience, social support and being male increased, the well-being of Lebanese first-time College students also increased. …”
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Risk of Malignancy in Indeterminate Liver Nodules Among Patients with Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Yousef Yahia (19756989)

“…Nodules larger than 1–2 cm or LI-RADS 3 lesions pose increased risk for HCC. Enhanced surveillance is necessary given the lack of clear management guidelines.…”

Colon Cancer General Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness Channels: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Mu'taz Massad (22466734)

“…Awareness of colon cancer and its screening tools has a fundamental role in increasing screening participation. The information about Jordanians' awareness of colon cancer screening is inadequate.…”

Masked phenomenon: renal and cardiovascular complications; review and updates by Elmukhtar Habas (14777677)

“…The masked phenomenon (MP) (MHTN and MUHTN) increases susceptibility to end-organ damage (a two-fold greater risk for cardiovascular events and kidney dysfunction). …”

Application of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research based on published evidence: a scoping review by Zachariah Nazar (8600154)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Fifty articles met the inclusion criteria; a trend indicating an increasing frequency of behavioural theory/frameworks/models within pharmacy practice research was identified; the most frequently reported were Theory of Planned Behaviour and Theoretical Domains Framework. …”

Workforce localization in the UAE : recruitment and selection challenges and practices in private and public organizations by Waxin, Marie-France

“…Workforce localization (WL) has become an issue of increasing importance in the Arab Gulf region, a key emerging market, where, in many cases, local citizens are the minority in terms of population, and compete with high numbers of expatriate employees for jobs and positions. …”
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Review of field methods for monitoring Asian bears by Michael F., Proctor

“…Alternatively, careful use of local knowledge or expert opinion may be viable options, but come with greater uncertainty. For the foreseeable future, we believe that expert opinion will likely continue to play a large part in monitoring Asian bears, but these opinions should be informed by more rigorous data from the other methods we discuss.…”
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DNA methylation signature in peripheral blood reveals distinct characteristics of human X chromosome numerical aberrations by El Maarri, Osman

“…Interestingly, methylation patterns on some PAR2 loci differ between male and Turner syndrome individuals and between female and Klinefelter syndrome individuals, which possibly contributed to this distinguished and unique autosomal methylation patterns in Turner and Klinefelter syndrome individuals. …”
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Engagement as a Dynamic but Perceivable Variable in Language Classroom Interactions by Shepherd, Lydia

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Protein and glucose metabolism in response to hyperinsulinemia with and without hyperaminoacidemia in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Bassil, Maya Said

“…The presence of insulin resistance of protein in T2DM men has important implications for dietary protein recommendations as it suggests their protein requirements may be greater than current DRIs. Further investigation is warranted to address this issue in women and whether other dietary interventions known to improve insulin resistance of glucose metabolism in T2DM would modulate that of protein metabolism.…”
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Comparative study of the parameters affecting the performance of microchannels' heat exchangers: Latest advances review by Muhammad Asim (2235472)

“…Moreover, it has been observed that, with the addition of nanoparticles to the working fluid, the thermal properties of the exchangers as well as the pressure drop increases while at the same time it reduces the boundary layer thickness. …”

Whole-Genome Molecular Characterization and Typing of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Lebanon by El Hassan, Sarah

“…The worldwide dissemination of the MRSA-ST80 clone decreased over the past few years, but it was still the most common strain in Lebanon. …”
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Application of Emotional Intelligence in Surgical Education: A Scoping Review by Arshad Ali (638656)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Emotional Intelligence (EI) encompasses the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions and is increasingly recognized as a vital nontechnical (soft) skill within surgical education. …”