Roadside observational surveys of restraint use by young children in Qatar: Initial results and recommendations by Shahnaz Malik (19774584)

“…<p dir="ltr">In a report by the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region(1), the non-use of child restraints for children was identified as a key risk factor that can be addressed by the adoption and enforcement of legislation that will increase their use. …”

Refugees under international law. (c2004) by Abichedid, Darina Saliba

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Carbon dioxide insufflation during ERCP for reduction of postprocedure pain by Azar, Riad

“…Results: One hundred patients (82 outpatients, 51 women, mean age 54.4 years, 50 randomized to CO2) completed the study. …”
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Acute intense fatigue does not modify the effect of EVA and TPU custom foot orthoses on running mechanics, running economy and perceived comfort by Ken Van Alsenoy (14150559)

“…There was a global fatigue-induced deterioration in running economy (− 1.6 ± 0.4%; P < 0.001). There was no significant condition × fatigue [except mean loading rate (P = 0.046)] for the large majority of biomechanical, cardio-respiratory [except minute ventilation (P = 0.020) and breathing frequency (P = 0.019)] and perceived comfort variables. …”

The association between mental health well-being and risky behaviors among adolescents in Argentina: Data from the 2018 global school health survey by Syed Muhammad Saad Jalil (22254274)

“…</p><h3>Discussion</h3><p dir="ltr">Our results show that poor mental health well-being is associated with an increase in risky behaviors. Moreover, our study shows negative parental influence, youth violence, increasing age, gender, and peer pressure as risk factors for adolescents to engage in harmful behaviors.…”

Vectors and Vector-borne diseases in Qatar: epidemiology and key challenges by Devendra Bansal (255958)

“…Human migration, population growth, trade, and climate and environmental changes increase the risk of VBDs’ geographic expansion. Although Qatar does not have indigenous cases of VBDs, the influx of expatriate workers from VBDs endemic countries and the environment and climate being suitable for vector mosquitoes suggest a potential risk for local transmission. …”

Thermo-economic analysis of a novel P2X polygeneration system for hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol production with near-zero emissions by Laveet Kumar (11460088)

“…The system's levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) decreases significantly from $1.70/kg to $0.80/kg, and the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) decreases from 4.30 ¢/kWh to 3.30 ¢/kWh. …”

Optimizing percutaneous reduction and fixation with guidewire modification in pelvic and acetabular fractures: surgical technique and case series by Aiman Mudawi (14150271)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Minimally invasive percutaneous screw fixation for pelvic ring and acetabular fractures has become increasingly popular due to its numerous benefits. However, the precise placement of the screw remains a critical challenge, necessitating a modification of the current techniques. …”

Breast cancer screening in Lebanon: Understanding knowledge, attitudes and barriers by Elias-Rizk, Tamina

“…Knowing the positive impact mammographic screening has on reducing mortality rates, we sought to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and barriers towards BC screening amongst Lebanese women across all districts. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study with 400 Lebanese women aged 35–75, with no prior or current diagnosis of BC, employing an online questionnaire filled face-to-face with participants to gather sociodemographic data and assess BC history and screening practices. …”
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Cost Effective Transition Toward Electric Bus Fleets in Urban Transport by Mohamed, Mohamed Ali Hassan

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Exploring the evolution of <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> resistance during the COVID-19 era by Emine Sehmen (22457614)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The average age of the patients was 61.3 ± 21.9 years (range: 18–95), with a majority of 1306 (51.6%) being male. …”

Rising mortality related to cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer amongst older men across the United States by Abdul Ahad (545575)

“…<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">There is a significant association between cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and prostate cancer (PCa), leading to high mortality. …”

Understanding Loneliness in Younger People: Review of the Opportunities and Challenges for Loneliness Interventions by Hurmat Ali Shah (18192889)

“…While loneliness is highest among older people, theoretical and demographical studies of loneliness give a U-shaped distribution age-wise to loneliness; that is, younger people and older people are the demographics most affected by loneliness. …”

Electromechanical performance and membrane stability of novel ionic polymer transducers constructed in the presence of ionic liquids by Akle, Barbar J.

“…Decreases in storage modulus and the glass transition temperature were proportional to one another but of a lesser magnitude than changes in conductivity. …”
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Breathing regulation and blood gas homeostasis after near complete lesions of the retrotrapezoid nucleus in adult rats by Souza, George M.P.

“…The retrotrapezoid nucleus (RTN) is one of several CNS nuclei that contribute, in various capacities (e.g. …”
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Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar by Mohammad Hassan Kharita (14158812)

“…</p> <h2>Methods</h2> <p>Image quality was scored by the radiologists at a tertiary care hospital in Qatar on a scale of 0 to 4 using the recently published scoring criteria. …”

Essays on international environmental policy by Marrouch, Walid

“…However, since countries are linked via trade, tying-in environmental and trade agreements generates negative spillovers over defectors. …”
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Environmental Footprint and Economics of a Full-Scale 3D-Printed House by Abdalla, Hadeer

“…The main results of the sensitivity analysis revealed that up to 90% of the environmental impacts in 3D printing mortars can be mitigated with decreasing cement ratios.…”
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Pilot scale evaluation of thin film composite membranes for reducing wastewater volumes: osmotic concentration process by Abdelrahman M. Awad (16932519)

“…<p dir="ltr">Gas operations generate large volumes of wastewater, necessitating efficient water management schemes. …”

The Development of Metal-Free Porous Organic Polymers for Sustainable Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction by Bariki, Ranjit

“…Visible light-responsive organic photopolymers that are functionally designed and include a large number of heteroatoms and an extended π-conjugation allow for the generation of photogenerated charge carriers, improved absorption of visible light, increased charge separation, and decreased charge recombination during photocatalysis. …”
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