Why do some countries produce more capital intensive output than others? by Toukan, Amjad

“…Based on my model I offer an explanation for the variation in physical capital intensity across countries where the model predictions show that a lower quality of governance in a country results in a decrease in the output of capital-intensive goods and an increase in the output of labor-intensive goods. …”
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Unraveling the future productivity burden of cardiovascular disease in Qatar: Investigating the modifiable risk factors control in type 2 diabetes by Dina Abushanab (10696501)

“…The financial value of PALYs was determined based on the gross domestic product (GDP) per full-time worker (i.e. US$80,573). The base-case model estimated the productivity burden of CVD, and interventional scenarios were simulated to assess potential gains resulting from improved control of modifiable risk factors, including reduced incidence of T2D, lower systolic blood pressure (SBP), decreased number of smokers, and reduced total cholesterol. …”

Analyzing the effectiveness of various coatings to mitigate photovoltaic modules soiling in desert climate by Alaa Elsafi (22282354)

“…The results indicate a decrease in light transmittance and an increase in surface coverage area over time due to dust accumulation. …”

Fabrication of Ag₂O/WO₃ based sensors for detection of hydrogen sulfide by Ahmad Al-Sarraj (17151007)

“…This study demonstrates that Ag₂O/WO₃ sensors offer enhanced low-temperature sensing with reasonable response time, low operating power, and simple fabrication that can be promising sensors for H₂S, which may be utilized as wearable devices and in the industrial setting.…”

The Grid Iron Patterns & Detached Villas as the Main Drivers of Sharjah City’s Urban Sprawl by MOHAMED, SHAMSELDIN SAEED

“…The city of Sharjah is among the Gulf cities that have increased in size at an unprecedented rate by all standards, and within a period of time not exceeding four decades, after it remained confined within its old wall since its inception until the beginning of the seventies of the last century, with an area of 2.5 square kilometers. …”
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Effect of Surgical Margin Status on Survival and Site of Recurrence After Hepatic Resection for Colorectal Metastases by Pawlik, Timothy

“…Adverse preoperative biologic factors including tumor number greater than 3 (P = 0.01) and a preoperative CEA level greater than 200 ng/mL (P = 0.04) were associated with an increased risk of positive surgical margin. …”
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MRP4 by Abi-Gerges, Aniella

“…Application of ISO (1nM) induced a similar increase in cAMP level in WT and MRP4 KO mice (YFP/CFP: 4.4 ± 0.15 in WT vs 4.1 ± 0.44 in KO cells), whereas cAMP signal was greater in MRP4 KO compared to WT mice after PDE inhibition by IBMX (ISO 1nM + IBMX 300µM: 8.1 ± 0.6 in WT vs 11.8 ± 0.62 in KO cells; p<0.01). …”
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The Islamist groups in Tripoli. (c2008) by Abbas, Nivine H.

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Integration of Smart Sensors in Buildings to achieve Energy Efficiency in Hot and Humid Climate by JABR, BILAL SUDQI SAEED

“…It is also estimated that this utilization would grow to above 50% by 2030 because of the fast and consistent growth in economic activity and increase in population around the world. People tend to spend the greater part of their time in indoor spaces e.g., commercial and residential buildings. …”
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Mitigating soil water deficit using organic waste compost and commercial water retainer: a comparative study under semiarid conditions by Hatem Zgallai (17792567)

“…<p dir="ltr">Semiarid regions have particularly been confronted with climate change effects reflected by the consistent decrease of rainfall and increase of evapotranspiration. …”

Role of family in supporting children with mental disorders in Qatar by Abdulnaser A. Fakhrou (16855155)

“…However, given the “gap” between research and practice“,” there have been very few studies in the Arab region that focus on the role of the family in supporting children with mental disorders. …”

Generalized and pregnancy-related anxiety prevalence and predictors among pregnant women attending primary health care in Qatar, 2018–2019 by Sarah Naja (9954737)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Cumulative evidence suggests that early identification of anxiety in pregnancy is important, given that antenatal anxiety has been linked to morbid outcomes in expecting mothers and their offspring. …”

Comparative Study on Beneficial Effects of Hydroxytyrosol- and Oleuropein-Rich Olive Leaf Extracts on High-Fat Diet-Induced Lipid Metabolism Disturbance and Liver Injury in Rats by Ines Fki (14571855)

“…<p>Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, as major compounds of olive leaves, have been reported to exert numerous pharmacological properties, including anticancer, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities. …”

Influenza prevalence and vaccine efficacy among diabetic patients in Qatar by Swapna, Thomas

“…Still, reports about influenza prevalence and vaccine efficacy in DM patients have not been reported. This study aimed to analyze influenza prevalence among other respiratory infections and assess influenza vaccine efficacy in DM patients in Qatar. …”
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A Scoping Review to Find Out Worldwide COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Underlying Determinants by Md. Rafiul Biswas (17293966)

“…Sometimes, several studies had been performed in the same country, and it was observed that vaccine hesitancy was high earlier and decreased over time with the hope of vaccine efficacy. …”

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). …”

A single-institution review of 157 patients presenting with benign and malignant tumors of the ampulla of Vater by Azar, Riad

“…Recent series report 5-year postoperative survival rates of 53–68%.7 Successful endoscopic removal of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, in situ tumors, and focal T1 cancers has been reported, but is not widely practiced.8, 9 and 10 For patients with slow-growing benign tumors, endoscopic resection is an attractive alternative with decreased cost and morbidity.11 and 12 Endoscopic papillectomy has a recurrence rate of 30% with 13.9% of endoscopically treated patients subsequently undergoing follow-up surgery. …”
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Location matters: spatial dynamics of tumor-infiltrating T cell subsets is prognostic in colon cancer by Hehuan Zhu (4808445)

“…Higher densities of stromal CD3⁺FoxP3⁺ T cells showed enhanced survival outcomes, and patients exhibited superior clinical benefits when greater spatial distances were observed between CD3⁺CD8^-FoxP3^- or CD3⁺CD8⁺ T cells and CD3⁺FoxP3⁺ T cells.…”

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). …”

Inappropriate Medication Use in Elderly Lebanese Outpatients by Saab, Yolande B.

“…More than half (59.6%) of the patients taking drugs at the time of the study were taking at least one inappropriate medication. …”
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