Proof-of-concept design, characterization, and life cycle assessment of recycled PET–sand composite bricks via solvent-based dissolution by Arslan Yousaf (21678389)

“…An environmental assessment revealed that phenol and chloroform contributed significantly to environmental impacts; however, recycling these solvents greatly reduced impacts across categories, lowering the global warming potential (GWP) from 1107.73 kg CO₂ eq to 37.48 kg CO₂ eq in the optimized scenario.…”

Performance and durability of anti-soiling and anti-reflective coatings for photovoltaic systems in desert climates by Alaa Elsafi (22282354)

“…Results highlight that optimized coatings can significantly reduce soiling rates, improve light absorption, and enhance long-term energy yield. …”

The synergistic effects of cationic surfactant and smart seawater on the recovery of medium-viscosity crude oil from low-permeability carbonates by Osama Massarweh (17012217)

“…<p dir="ltr">In the petroleum industry, there is a continuous search for cost-effective enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods to increase oil extraction. Surfactant-based EOR is one of these effective methods, which is applied after the primary and secondary recovery phases. …”

Scatter search for protein structure prediction. (c2008) by Kehyayan, Christine Houry

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Development of a cancer metastasis-on-chip assay for high throughput drug screening by Lutfiye Yildiz Ozer (17732619)

“…High-content imaging with automated quantification methods was optimized to assess the tumor cell invasion and intravasation within the model. …”

Harnessing microalgae for a synergistic approach to CO₂ capture, wastewater treatment, and biodiesel production: A review by Abdullah M. AlSalal (23770842)

“…Advanced harvesting techniques like <u>flocculation</u>, dissolved air <u>flotation</u>, and decanter centrifugation have improved biomass recovery (> 93 %) while reducing energy consumption. Extraction methods using <u>ionic liquids</u>, bio-based solvents (e.g., 2-MeTHF), and supercritical CO₂ achieve yields up to 97 %, while optimized <u>transesterification</u> processes using microwave or ultrasound-assisted catalysis report fatty acid methyl ester yields up to 88 %. …”

Training in EUS-Guided fine needle aspiration by Azar, Riad

“…Background. The optimal time to initiate hands-on training in endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is unclear. …”
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The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Omar Al Hasanat (18466263)

“…This transformation was testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and meticulous adherence to international guidelines, primarily those set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The transformation involved deploying thermal scanners, activating the System-Wide Incident Command Centre (SWICC), optimizing quarantine facilities, managing Personal Protective Equipment supply, and introducing advanced disinfection technologies, overseen by engineers ensuring secure infrastructure modifications.…”

Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of biochemical, anthropometric, and combined indices for metabolic syndrome prediction in a cohort from Qatar Biobank by Muhammad Ammar Zahid (18123775)

“…Individuals with MetS displayed significantly higher levels of all indices compared to the healthy group. …”

Diabetes fatalism and its emotional distress subscale are independent predictors of glycemic control among Lebanese patients with type 2 diabetes by Bassil, Maya

“…Background: Achieving and sustaining optimal glycemic control in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is difficult because of socio-cultural and psychosocial factors including diabetes fatalism. …”
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Time to diagnose and time to surgery in patients presenting with necrotizing fasciitis: a retrospective analysis by Murad S. Alahmad (22457605)

“…While early surgical intervention is vital, our findings suggest that the time to diagnosis and subsequent resuscitation efforts may significantly impact survival. This study highlights the importance of optimizing early recognition and diagnosis in the emergency room to reduce delays and improve patient prognosis in NF. …”

Prediction of in-hospital mortality in patients with post traumatic brain injury using National Trauma Registry and Machine Learning Approach by Ahmad Abujaber (9100064)

“…Both models achieved accuracy over 91% and AUC over 93%. SVM achieved the optimal performance with accuracy 95.6% and AUC 96%.…”

Evaluation of Estrone Liposomes using Microfluidics for Breast Cancer Therapy by Al Bostami, Rouba D.

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Metabolomics-based prediction model for diabetes: A comprehensive analysis of biomarkers and machine learning approaches by Doaa Farid (22565300)

“…Correlation analysis identified 140 metabolites significantly associated with diabetes status (p < 0.05). …”

Safety and effectiveness of black tattoo clearance in a pig model after a single treatment with a novel 758 nm 500 picosecond laser by Tannous, Zeina

“…Background Optimal selective photothermolysis of a pigment particle requires pulse durations equal to or less than the particle's thermal relaxation time (t½). …”
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Adrenal vein sampling in primary aldosteronism: a retrospective analysis of clinical experience in the Middle East by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…With an AVS-imaging concordance of only 59%, the study highlights the clinical significance of AVS in guiding optimal management decisions. …”

Automated insulin delivery for safe fasting and exercise during Ramadan in patients with type 1 diabetes: The active fast study by Khaled Baagar (7487690)

“…Time in range (70–180 mg/dL) was significantly higher during Ramadan (70.5 %) than Shawwal (68.5 %, p = 0.0134), with a less median time above range(>180 mg/dL) in Ramadan (29 %) compared to Shawwal (30 %) (p = 0.0088). …”

Validation of the emergency surgery score’s predictive accuracy for postoperative outcomes and ICU admissions in MENA vs. non-MENA emergency surgery patients by Mohamed Said Ghali (16810713)

“…ESS scores did not differ significantly between MENA and non-MENA patients (median: 7.5 vs. 7; P = 0.45). …”

Enhancing Arabic Offensive Tweet Classification: An Ensemble Approach Integrating AraBERT, Neural Networks, and LSTM Models by WAHDAN, AHLAM MOHAMMAD

“…Secondly, it investigates the effects of employing novel pre-processing methods on the performance of Arabic Text Classification. …”
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Role of previous infection with SARS-CoV-2 in protecting against omicron reinfections and severe complications of COVID-19 compared to pre-omicron variants: a systematic review by Maryam Arabi (3927509)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A comprehensive literature search was conducted using several databases to target studies reporting data related to the effectiveness of the previous infection with SARS-CoV-2 in protecting against the Omicron variant. …”