Cognition and physical functioning in patients with schizophrenia: any role for vitamin D? by Azar, Jocelyne

“…Severe VD deficiency was significantly associated with an increase in MRSS score after adjusting for covariates (Beta = 2.44), however, no significant association was found with the BCRS score. …”
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Pioglitazone Effect on Clinical Outcome and Inflammatory Response in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Eman Elmekaty (14777932)

“…The study had 2 primary outcomes: (1) the incidence of a clinical composite outcome of a) requirement for mechanical ventilation, b) death, c) myocardial damage indicated by Troponin > 3x upper limit of normal range; and 2) an increase in C-reactive protein (CRP). Blood samples were collected at baseline and repeated weekly until day 28 or discharge.…”

2D magnesium phosphate resorbable coating to enhance cell adhesion on titanium surfaces by Amir Elhadad (18192829)

“…The deposited MgPi coating has good adhesion to the Ti-substrates. Most significantly, compared to uncoated control (Ti) (p < 0.005) and chemically treated coated samples CT-MgPi (p < 0.005), MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation was significantly increased on thermochemical coated surfaces. …”

School children growth monitoring program in the state of Qatar: Observations from two survey rounds in 2016–17 and 2019–20 by Mohammed H. Al‐Thani (21406742)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Overall, the proportion of overweight and obese category of students increased from 44% in 2016–17 to 49.3% in 2019–20 with a decrease in the proportion of students in normal BMI‐z‐score category (from 48.8% to 47.8%) and severe thinness and thinness category (from 7.3% to 3%) between two rounds of growth monitoring survey. …”

Association of coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease in Lebanese population by Milane, Aline

“…We observed a steady increase in the CADSS mean as eGFR declined and a progressive reduction in renal function with the worsening of CAD (P < 0.05). …”
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Bacillus thuringiensis strain QBT220 pBtoxis plasmid structural instability enhances δ-endotoxins synthesis and bioinsecticidal activity by Kavita Nair (17151127)

“…In addition, the QBT220 increased δ-endotoxins synthesis per cell, makes this strain a good candidate for possible applications in the industrial production of bioinsecticides.…”

Hyperspectral-physiological based predictive model for transpiration in greenhouses under CO₂ enrichment by Ikhlas Ghiat (16932564)

“…The results demonstrated the inclusion of hyperspectral-based vegetation indices significantly increased the performance of the three machine learning models in predicting transpiration. …”

Characterization of exercise-induced hemolysis in endurance horses by Patrycja D. Pakula (19438024)

“…Blood plasma was collected before and after the competition and analyzed macroscopically, by ELISA and non-targeted metabolomics with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry. A significant increase in all hemolysis parameters was observed after the race, and an association was found between the measured parameters, average speed, and distance completed. …”

Clinical correlates of white-matter abnormalities on head magnetic resonance imaging by Dimassi, Hani

“…Children with white-matter abnormalities and increased tone had a greater frequency of increased reflexes and tended to have more signal abnormalities than the other groups. …”
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Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Synthetase 1 Role in Sepsis and Immunity: Perspectives From a Parallel Review of Public Transcriptome Datasets and of the Literature by Jessica Roelands (7516439)

“…Participants first assessed the robustness of the potential gap in biomedical knowledge identified via an initial screen of public transcriptome data and of the literature associated with ACSL1. Increase in ACSL1 transcript abundance during sepsis was confirmed in several independent datasets. …”

A Transformative State in the Wake of COVID-19: What Is Needed to Enable Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Education in Qatar? by Tarek Ben Hassen (15742605)

“…Moreover, the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the significance of boosting resilience to adverse shocks. …”

Calibration of building model based on indoor temperature for overheating assessment using genetic algorithm: Methodology, evaluation criteria, and case study by Mutasim Baba, Fuad

“…With the increased severity, intensity, and frequency of “heatwaves” due to climate change, it has become imperative to study the overheating risks in existing buildings. …”
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SWIPT-Enabled Relaying Networks for Next-Generation Wireless Systems: A Review of Achievable Rates and Future Challenges by Zaino, Rami

“…This approach, known as Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer (SWIPT), has garnered increasing attention from both researchers and industry due to its potential to extend battery life. …”
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Numerical investigation of design strategies to achieve perpetual pavements by Abou-Jaoude, Grace

“…Increasing the hot mix asphalt (HMA) base thickness and modifying the HMA mixture properties to improve the resistance to fatigue cracking are among the most popular methods for achieving long-lasting pavements. …”
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Supporting secure dynamic alert zones using searchable encryption and graph embedding by Sina Shaham (17707254)

“…<p dir="ltr">Location-based alerts have gained increasing popularity in recent years, whether in the context of healthcare (e.g., COVID-19 contact tracing), marketing (e.g., location-based advertising), or public safety. …”

An assessment of the energy performance of battery-electric buses in hot environments by Rafah A. Alarrouqi (19198033)

“…However, their widespread adoption is facing several obstacles, including significant operational limitations engendered by their driving range and the availability of charging infrastructure. …”

The Impact of Nutritional Supplementation During Pregnancy on the Incidence of Gestational Diabetes and Glycaemia Control by Ibrahim Ibrahim (673877)

“…Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is the most common medical complication in pregnancy and is associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity. Several studies have examined the effect of physical activity, healthy eating, and various food supplements on the risk of developing gestational diabetes (GDM) and related outcomes. …”

ML-Based Handover Prediction and AP Selection in Cognitive Wi-Fi Networks by Muhammad Asif Khan (7367468)

“…<p>Device mobility in dense Wi-Fi networks offers several challenges. Two well-known problems related to device mobility are handover prediction and access point selection. …”

Cushion plants act as facilitators for soil microarthropods in high alpine Sweden by Peter Ľuptáčik (14150913)

“…Cushion plants play an important role in supporting the biodiversity of soil fauna in severe alpine environments, with the positive effects of cushion plants increasing with environmental severity.…”

Analysis of Partial Discharges in Oil-Impregnated Transformer Paper Insulation and PET-G Insulation by Sayed Mohammad Kameli (22467040)

“…Experiments demonstrate that a significant increase in PD activity was observed for PET-G-based cylindrical voids with heights exceeding 1 mm.…”