A Risk-Based Multi-Objective Modeling Approach to the Preventive Maintenance Process of Roof Waterproofing System at Airports by Shehab, Bahaa

“…The purpose of this study is to: (a) determine current waterproofing systems and components of concrete roofs at airports, (b) explore frequently used techniques to design optimal preventive maintenance policies, and (c) derive an optimal preventive multi-objective risk-based maintenance strategy via simulation that can diminish failure costs, thereby decreasing the system’s overall maintenance costs. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexually transmitted infection testing and diagnosis in Lebanon: A retrospective chart review by Sunji, Nadine

“…We explore the impact of the pandemic on SHS delivery and the diagnosis rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among attendees of a large sexual health clinic in Beirut, Lebanon. …”
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Disrupting the α-synuclein-ESCRT interaction with a peptide inhibitor mitigates neurodegeneration in preclinical models of Parkinson’s disease by Satra Nim (11540447)

“…</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Nature Communications<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37464-2" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37464-2</a></p>…”

Reduced HDL-cholesterol in long COVID-19: A key metabolic risk factor tied to disease severity by Jamila, Al-Zadjali

“…Findings indicated significant metabolic shifts in severe Long-COVID-19 cases, mainly a marked drop in HDL-C levels and a doubled increase in ferritin levels and insulin resistance compared to the mild cases and controls. …”
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Challenges and opportunities in biogas conversion to microbial protein: A pathway for sustainable resource recovery from organic waste by Hafiz Muhammad Aamir Shahzad (6687767)

“…Despite advancements, challenges such as inefficient fermenters, MOB inhibition, and safety issues hinder large-scale MP production. Further investigation into the life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TCA) of these integrated technologies is essential for enhancing and establishing a sustainable MP production system.…”

Adaptation of a Mice Doppler Echocardiography Platform to Measure Cardiac Flow Velocities for Embryonic Chicken and Adult Zebrafish by Fatiha M. Benslimane (6695087)

“…It enables practical real time visualization in a non-invasive manner, making the modality especially useful to image dynamic cardiac structures. …”

Modulation of Human Valve Interstitial Cell Phenotype and Function Using a Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Formulation by Najma Latif (250130)

“…Some VICs and some valve endothelial cells expressed FGF2 in valve tissue and this expression was increased in calcified valves. VICs in DMEM exhibited large, spread cells whereas VICs in fibroblast media were smaller, elongated and spindly. …”

Annona cherimola Seed Extract Activates Extrinsic and Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathways in Leukemic Cells By Peter Nasr A thesis by Nasr, Peter

“…Annona cherimola Mill is a large green fruit with black seeds widely known to possess toxic properties due to the presence of Annonaceous acetogenins. …”
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A comprehensive review of hydrogen generation by water splitting using 2D nanomaterials: Photo vs electro-catalysis by Fares Almomani (12585685)

“…As a result, their use as electro and photo-catalysts in W<i>sp</i> to solve energy and environmental challenges has increased. …”

Performance analysis of a new PV array reconfiguration approach: Simulations and outdoor experiments under fixed and moving shadows by Abinisha Thiruchuthan (23073046)

“…<p dir="ltr">Partial shading can significantly impair photovoltaic (PV) array performance in large-scale systems, by reducing power output and increasing the complexity of wiring and maintenance. …”

Malware detection for mobile computing using secure and privacy-preserving machine learning approaches: A comprehensive survey by Faria Nawshin (21841598)

“…Training the model with a diversified dataset is necessary to predict new malware accurately. …”

Exploring the dynamics of algae-associated microbiome during the scale-up process of Tetraselmis sp. microalgae: A metagenomics approach by Hoda, Hosseini

“…Microbial profiling of each successive stage revealed lower abundance of eukaryotic organisms, whereas bacterial abundance increased notably resulting in a significant decrease in Tetraselmis sp. abundance. …”
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A jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seed cake extracts express hepatoprotective activity against paracetamol-induced toxicity in rats by Firas Feki (17545638)

“…Both extracts were administered to different rat groups via gavage (0.6 g/kg b.w.) before PC treatment (2 g/kg b.w.) three times a week for 3 weeks. …”

Exploring the dynamics of algae-associated microbiome during the scale-up process of Tetraselmis sp. microalgae: A metagenomics approach by Hoda Hosseini (16932462)

“…Microbial profiling of each successive stage revealed lower abundance of eukaryotic organisms, whereas bacterial abundance increased notably resulting in a significant decrease in Tetraselmis sp. abundance. …”

Techno-economic optimisation of carbon dioxide purification and allocation for industrial sinks: a two-stage simulation and optimisation framework by Razan Sawaly (19170910)

“…CO₂ purification costs ranged from 73.89 USD/ton at 91.2 % purity to 155.60 USD/ton at 99.9 % purity, demonstrating a nonlinear cost escalation with increasing purity. …”

Extended Reality “X-Reality” for Prosthesis Training of Upper-Limb Amputees: A Review on Current and Future Clinical Potential by Aya Gaballa (16494149)

“…While many factors influence acceptance, prosthesis training methods relying on novel virtual reality systems have been cited as a critical factor capable of increasing the likelihood of long-term, full-time use. …”

Simulation study of a coincidence detection system for non-invasive determination of arterial blood time-activity curve measurements by Yassine Toufique (8252550)

“…Addition of extra axial detection rings to the half-ring configuration provided increases in system sensitivity by a factor of approximately 10.…”

Exergames versus self-regulated exercises with instruction leaflets to improve adherence during geriatric rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial by Peter Oesch (3572426)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Improving mobility in elderly persons is a primary goal in geriatric rehabilitation. Self-regulated exercises with instruction leaflets are used to increase training volume but adherence is often low. …”

Trends in Necrotizing Fasciitis‐Associated Mortality in the United States 2003–2020: A CDC WONDER Database Population‐Based Study by Saad Khan (296295)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">From 2003 to 2020, a total of 19,158 NF‐related deaths were recorded, marking a 120.6% increase, rising from 824 deaths in 2003 to 1842 in 2020. …”

Image coding using entropy-constrained reflected residual vector quantization by Khan, M.A.U.

“…We intend to implement these large dimensional vectors with the EC-Ref-RVQ scheme to realize a computationally less demanding image-RVQ design. …”
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