Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Anthropometric and Cardiometabolic Improvements at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 years—Are the Initial Benefits Sustained? by Wahiba Elhag (5245547)

“…Fasting blood glucose decreased significantly across the five time points, from 9.27 ± 4.11preop to 7.06 ± 2.70 _year9mmol/L. …”

Initial risk assessment for pulmonary hypertension in patients with COPD by Yammine, Joe

“…Diffusion capacity was lower but did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.07). In multivariate analysis, statistically significant independent variables were >3% decrease in exercise oxyhemoglobin saturation and decline in prebronchodilator FEV1 (P = 0.01 and P = 0.04, respectively). …”
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Enhancing the Shear Capacity of RC Beams with Web Openings in Shear Zones Using Pre-Stressed Fe-SMA Bars: Numerical Study by Elkafrawy, Mohamed

“…Openings in the shear span can significantly affect the structural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams, particularly in terms of shear capacity and crack propagation. …”
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Urban Geometry: The Effect of Height Diversity and Buildings Configuration on Thermal Performance and Cooling Load at Urban Scale. A Case Study in Dubai / UAE by SHAREEF, SUNDUS LUAY

“…This research aims to explore the effect of the urban block with different building configurations on energy performance at the urban level. …”
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Performance Adaptations to High-Intensity Interval Training: Are There Differences Between Men and Women? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses by Merilyn Lock (9440240)

“…</p><h2>Limitations and Risk of Bias</h2><p dir="ltr">Publication bias is unlikely to have significantly influenced results for V̇ O_2max or power_AT, but the meta-analysis of PPO could have benefitted from additional study data to strengthen results. …”

Does standalone phacoemulsification lower intraocular pressure in glaucomatous eyes? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Osama Hussein (21301202)

“…We conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Web of Science for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) with at least 10 eyes and a 12-month minimum follow-up. Risk of bias assessment was performed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. …”

Shear Behavior of One-Way Reinforced Concrete Hollow Slabs Voided with PET Void Formers by Hasan, Haider H.

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Morphometric Study of the Hard Palate and Its Relevance to Dental and Forensic Sciences by Ayman G. Mustafa (14571217)

“…Regarding the shape and size of the incisive papilla, they were significantly different between males and females in both adult  (<em>p</em> > 0.03)  and child  (<em>p</em> = 0.001)  groups. …”

The Influence of Stakeholder Management on the Successful Implementation of Agile Project Management Methodology in Mega-Events Projects by ALI HASSAN, KHADIJAH

“…Mega-events bring challenges of different scale and complexities, and many scholars demanded flexible strategies and plans in managing hallmark events giving their complexity and unpredictability. …”
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Investigation of Friction Stir Back Extrusion by Al-Jarrah, Obadah Mosbah

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Trends of the Dementia Burden in South Asia: An Analysis of 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study by Shubham Chauhan (21334742)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">A slight decrease in incidence rates from 80.57 to 79 per 100,000 was observed, alongside a significant increase in mortality rates from 14.11 to 17.2 per 100,000. …”

Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse by Achraf Othman (17862632)

“…The findings reveal a mixed state of inclusivity within the Metaverse, highlighting significant advancements along with notable gaps, especially in integrating assistive technologies and ensuring interoperability across different virtual environments. …”

On the spreading of non-canonical thermals from direct numerical simulations by Liu, Kai

“…These differences persist over a significant period of time and help generate a cross-flow component that is otherwise not present in canonical cases. …”
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What Drives the Crowd? Exploring Decision-Making Styles and Motivational Drivers in Entrepreneurship Crowdfunding by Daher, Tommy

“…By addressing this gap, the study advances entrepreneurship theory, showing crowdfunding as a strategic choice shaped by decision-making.…”
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Additively manufactured polyethylene terephthalate-based high-gain multiband-flexible antenna for wireless mobile applications by Arshad Hassan (3226176)

“…The antenna consists of two identical z-shape patch elements integrated with symmetrical arrangements and right-angle ground assemblies to converge the dispersed radiation pattern for gain improvement. …”

Evaluation of Microplastics in Beach Sediments along the Coast of Dubai, U.A.E by Aslam, Huda

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Application of TiO₂-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach by Johaina Alahmad (19205965)

“…Furthermore,<u> transmission electron microscopy</u> images revealed a nanostructured shape, with <u>nanoparticles</u> clumping together to form small channels suitable for MB adsorption. …”

Spreading of non-planar non-axisymmetric gravity and turbidity currents by Zgheib, Nadim

“…Cylinders with four different cross-sections are examined: a circle, a plus-shape, a rectangle and a rounded rectangle in which the sharp corners are smoothened. …”
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Exploring the Factors Affecting Chatbot Use in Higher Education and Its Impact on Social Sustainability Using a Hybrid SEM-ANN Approach by ALNUAIMI, ABDULLA ALSHARHAN

“…Previous studies have identified various drivers of chatbot adoption through different technology adoption theories. However, these studies have not been thoroughly reviewed and synthesized. …”
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“Consumed by creed”: Obsessive‐compulsive symptoms underpin ideological obsession and support for political violence by Jais Adam‐Troian (23275492)

“…The model's central tenet is that individual differences in OCD symptom severity could shape radical intentions via their influence on OP. …”