Community formation in socially enabled wireless networks. (c2018) by Hakla, Mohammad

“…D2D leverages prevalent low-power and ISM-band technologies to augment existing infrastructure-based wireless systems to achieve significant increase in effective bit rates. There exist, nonetheless, various challenges that hinder the proliferation of D2D communications in public settings mainly due to interference, privacy and trust concerns. …”
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Mining Dubai Government Twitter Accounts by Al Kashari, Zainab

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Sensitivity analysis of work plane illuminance to room surface reflectance values by WAFI, RANA BASHIR

“…For the purpose of proving it , two digital models were created in this study in order to run the simulations. Significantly, the small area office illuminance increased with high values when the wall surface reflectance is high . …”
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Opportunities for Knowledge Sharing, Knowledge Transfer, and Innovation in the UAE through Academia-Industry Collaboration by Mirahmadi, Mirahmadi

“…Competition and technological changes continue to increase at a rapid rate which leads to a significant growth in the need for connection between firms and universities, not only to discover knowledge but also to achieve improvements in performance. …”
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Pleiotropic functions of the tumor- and metastasis-suppressing matrix metalloproteinase-8 in mammary cancer in MMTV-PyMT transgenic mice by Julie Decock (44558)

“…Using quantitative real-time RT-PCR, we tracked the expression of the entire Mmp and Timp gene families, observing a significant decrease in Mmp3 expression in Mmp8-null tumors compared to wild-type and heterozygotes throughout the time course of the model, which was confirmed at the protein level. …”

Is extended hepatectomy for hepatobiliary malignancy justified? by Abdalla, Eddie

“…The overall complication rate was 30.7% (n = 39), and the operative mortality rate was 0.8% (n = 1). Significant liver insufficiency (total bilirubin level > 10 mg/dL or international normalized ratio > 2) occurred in 6 patients (4.7%). …”
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Immunomodulatory effects of tumor Lactate Dehydrogenase C (LDHC) in breast cancer by Adviti Naik (673163)

“…In direct co-cultures, <i>LDHC</i> knockdown reduced the levels of pro-tumorigenic cytokines (IL-1β, IL-4 and IL-6) and increased the secretion of the chemokine CXCL1. …”

Development of a Flexible Framework Multi-Design Optimization Scheme for a Hand Launched Fuel Cell-Powered UAV by Al Rayes, Zaid

“…This paper presents different methods for the design of a hand-launchable, fixed wing, fuel cell-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to maximize flight endurance during steady level flight missions. The proposed design methods include the development of physical models for different propulsion system components. …”
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Effects of Social Media Use and Dependence on Dietary Intake and Prevalence of Orthorexia in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women by Issa, Yara

“…That being said, interventions to regulate social media content and limit exposure to unrealistic thin ideal as well as to educate women about dietary changes and requirements during pregnancy may be helpful to increase intuitive eating behaviors and decrease the risk of disordered eating and orthorexia in this population.…”
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The effect of Ramadan focused education on patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hoda Gad (6470522)

“…Quality assessment was done using the ROBINS-I and Cochrane tools for risk of bias and analyses were performed using RevMan version 5.1.…”

The protective role of lidocaine in surgeries involving trigeminal nerve manipulation: a meta-analysis of trigeminocardiac reflex prevention by Almonzer Al-Qiami (22393303)

“…The incidence of TCR was significantly lower in the lidocaine group compared to the control group, with a risk ratio of 0.05 (95% CI 0.01 to 0.37, <i>P</i> = 0.003). …”

Corporate Governance, Disclosure Content and Shareholder Value by Jizi, Mohammad

“…Banks market capitalisation dropped significantly, risk levels increased and stakeholders’ confidence was shaken. …”
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Why does the adverse effect of inappropriate MRI for LBP vary by geographic location? An exploratory analysis by Mujahed Shraim (14153145)

“…Although the prevalence of eMRI for occupational LBP varies substantially among states, it is unknown whether the risk of prolonged disability associated with eMRI varies according to individual and area-level characteristics. The aim was to explore whether the known risk of increased length of disability (LOD) associated with eMRI scanning not adherent to guidelines for occupational LBP varies according to patient and area-level characteristics, and the potential reasons for any observed variations.…”

Hyper-Hypo study: A Retrospective Observational Study of Neonatal Hypoglycemia Related to Maternal Hypertension by Thiruveni Ramkumar (17075051)

“…On the other hand, neonates of hypertensive mothers administered with methyldopa showed a significant decrease of initial blood glucose reading.…”

Enterprise risk management in healthcare organizations by SAJWANI, REHAB

“…However, different levels of agreement of each independent variable to dependent variable indicate different levels of contribution of each organizational factor on effective implementation of ERM. …”
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The mediating effect of corporate social responsibility on the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance. (c2016) by AlKassar, Abdul Rahman

“…Over the years, corporations have concentrated their efforts on increasing the effectiveness of their governance practices. In an attempt to decrease risk while ensuing higher returns to shareholders, corporations made efforts to measure such practices. …”
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Evaluation of nutrition support practices: Results from a nationwide survey by Abi Saleh, Wajdy

“…Assessing the current level of nutrition support practice is the first step to understand the barriers and ultimately implement potential strategies to increase guideline adherence and promote quality nutrition support in hospitals. …”
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Eight Weeks of Plyometric Training Improves Ability to Change Direction and Dynamic Postural Control in Female Basketball Players by Yosser Cherni (18174172)

“…In summary, the addition of 8 weeks plyometric training to the usual in-season basketball regimen of top-level female basketball players enhanced their ability to change direction and reduced the risk of falls and injuries by improving postural control, but did not increase the H/Q measure of knee stability.…”

Fourier-Transform Infrared Imaging Spectroscopy and Laser Ablation -ICPMS New Vistas for Biochemical Analyses of Ischemic Stroke in Rat Brain by Mohamed H. M. Ali (5768066)

“…</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The FTIR results revealed that in the lesioned gray matter the relative distribution of lipid, lipid acyl and protein contents decreased significantly. Also at this locus, there was a significant increase in aggregated protein as detected by high-levels Aβ1-42. …”

The Integration of Agile Methodology in the Development of Software Project by ALMHEIRI, MOHAMMED

“…Agile proponents have produced a number of assertions regarding the advantages of agile approaches, such as increased group productivity and effectiveness, improved software reliability, and business effectiveness. …”
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