Why Construction Projects are delayed in PWA: Problems and Solutions by Al Marri, Dana Ahmad

“…Changes and variations are inherently part of many construction projects, which require serious efforts to overcome. Project delay is a construction problem resulting in contractual claims, increased project cost, and decreased end-user satisfaction. …”
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Excess pCO2 and carbonate system geochemistry in surface seawater of the exclusive economic zone of Qatar (Arabian Gulf) by Connor, Izumi

“…Its values in the Gulf ranged from −50 to −310 μmol kg−1 implying CaCO3 precipitation. The average value of ΔAlk*, the difference in Alk* between specific locations in the Qatari EEZ and the surface water entering through the Strait of Hormuz, was −130 μmol kg−1 which corresponded to a calcification of 65 μmol kg−1. …”
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Excess pCO2 and carbonate system geochemistry in surface seawater of the exclusive economic zone of Qatar (Arabian Gulf) by Connor, Izumi

“…Its values in the Gulf ranged from −50 to −310 μmol kg−1 implying CaCO3 precipitation. The average value of ΔAlk*, the difference in Alk* between specific locations in the Qatari EEZ and the surface water entering through the Strait of Hormuz, was −130 μmol kg−1 which corresponded to a calcification of 65 μmol kg−1. …”
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Sex Differences in Healthy Eating: Investigating the Moderating Effect of Self-Efficacy by Razaz, Jalaledin Mirzay

“…Analysis: Logistic regression analysis and multiple linear regression (moderation) analysis were conducted using PROCESS macro (version 3.5). Results: The sex-based analysis revealed that females were more likely to adopt a healthy diet vs males (adjusted odds ratio, 1.85; 95% confidence interval, 1.02-3.35). …”
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Fecal Carriage and Molecular Characterization of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales in the Pediatric Population in Qatar by Pérez-López, Andrés

“…These 72 isolates produced 78 carbapenemases, characterized as either NDM-type (41 enzymes [52.6%]) or OXA-48-type (37 enzymes [47.4%]). NDM-5 (24 enzymes [30.8%]), NDM-1 (15 enzymes [19.2%]), and OXA-181 (15 enzymes [19.2%]) were the most common variants detected within each type. …”
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Improved flexible, controlled dielectric constant material from recycled LDPE polymer composites by Noorunnisa Khanam, P.

“…The relative permittivity reached a value of 4.9 at 1 kHz frequency, which is a good value for a flexible composite prepared from recycled material and it can be used in electrical devices and electronic packaging.…”
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The mitochondrial-related effect of the 905 nm photobiomodulation therapy on 50B11 sensory neurons by Zupin, Luisa

“…PBMT at 18 J diminished the mitochondrial membrane potential, and influenced mitochondrial respiration, decreasing the oxygen consumption rate. Finally, a decrement of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 phosphorylation was observed with the protocol using 12 J. …”
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Thermally assisted efficient electrochemical lithium extraction from simulated seawater by Yanxi, Yu

“…Comprehensive material characterization and mechanistic analyses revealed that the improved lithium extraction originates from boosted kinetics rather than thermodynamic equilibrium shifts. A higher temperature (i.e., 60 oC) mitigates the activation polarization of lithium intercalation, decreases charge transfer resistances, and improves lithium diffusion. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline CoFe2O4-zirconia via propylene oxide aided sol-gel method by Bhosale R.R.

“…The prepared gels were aged, dried, and annealed at different temperatures (600 1000 C) and times (1 5 h). The annealed Co ferrite/ZrO2 powder was analyzed by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Brunauer Emmett Teller surface area analysis, energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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أثر برنامج تدريبي قائم على مهارات الذكاء العاطفي في تطوير الاتجاهات نحو ظاهرة التنمر المدرسي لدى طالبات الصف العاشر في سلطنة عمان... by بنت خليفة بن محمد الخنبشية, خولة

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Surface Roughness Modelling of the Micromechanically Patterned CNT Forests by Mohd Razib , Mohd Asyraf

“…Methods: Experiments were conducted using a CNC machine to pattern onto CNT Forests using specific parameters, such as 1000, 1500, and 2000 rpm (spindle speed) with feed rates of 1, 5 and 10 mm/min. …”
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NADPH-derived ROS generation drives fibrosis and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in systemic sclerosis: Potential cross talk with circulating miRNAs by Posadino, Anna Maria

“…The observed phenomena were also associated with endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) as indicated by decreased von Willebrand factor (vWF) expression and increased alpha-smooth muscle actin, respectively, an endothelial and mesenchymal marker. …”
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The Role of Key Impurity Elements on the Performance of Aluminium Electrolysis -Current Efficiency and Metal Quality by Al-Mejali, Jassim Ali

“…The mass transfer coefficient for silicon was determined to be 3.1 x 10-5 m/s. Mass balance for phosphorus was carried out. …”
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Molecular and Peritoneal Microvascular Changes Cause Peritoneal Membrane Dysfunction by Uremia-Related Mechanisms by Zakaria, El-Rasheid

“…Three animal groups were used: Group - I: Chronic PD solution infusion: Interventions included indwelling peritoneal catheter placement and daily infusion of a glucose-based clinical PD solution for one month. …”
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Effect of the support on physicochemical properties and catalytic performance of cobalt based nano-catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch reaction by Ali, Sardar

“…Fischer-Tropsch reaction (FTS) was carried out in a fixed-bed microreactor (220 �C and 1 atm and with H2/CO = 2 v/v, SV of 12 L/g h). …”
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Enhancing oil removal from water using ferric oxide nanoparticles doped carbon nanotubes adsorbents by Fard, Ahmad Kayvani

“…Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have generated a lot of attention as a new type of adsorbent due to their exceptionally high adsorption capacity for oil-water separation. …”
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Structural influence of chromium substituted magnetite ferrofluids on the optical and antibacterial characteristics by Babukutty, B.

“…As the composition of Cr increases from x = 0.2 to x = 0.8, the crystalline size decreases reaching a minimum value of 9 nm. At the same time, the magnetic moment also becomes 1.3 +- 0.08 at a saturation point of 33 +- 0.13 emu/g at the highest Cr composition. …”
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Development of discriminant functions to estimate sex in upper limb bones for mixed ancestry South Africans by Mokoena, Palesa

“…Sex estimation potentially decreases the number of possible victims by half. The mixed ancestry population in South Africa is the second largest group of people; however, there remains a paucity of data and population-specific methods for sex estimation in this group. …”
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Results from the first culturally tailored, multidisciplinary diabetes education in Lebanese adults with type 2 diabetes: effects on self-care and metabolic outcomes by Sukkarieh-Haraty, Ola

“…This pilot-study tested the effect of culturally-tailored education targeting diabetes selfcare on glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors of Lebanese with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (n = 27; Age: 61 ± 10 yrs, 59% males, HbA1c: 8.98 ± 1.38%). Results: Diabetes self-care (Diet, Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose and foot care) improved after 6 months, which was reflected in a significant drop in glycemic levels (HbA1c:-0.5%; FPG: − 38 mg/dl), and cholesterol/HDL ratio (4.45 ± 1.39 vs. 4.06 ± 1.29). …”
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PROFILE OF OXIDATIVE STRESS GENES IN RESPONSE TO OBESITY TREATMENT by AHMED, AMIRA

“…Conclusion: This study demonstrated that SFN had lowered body weight in WT-DIO mice by decreasing OS damage in skeletal muscles through the NrF2 pathway and can be a potential anti-obesity drug.…”
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