Accessibility first: detecting frustration in web browsing for visually impaired and sighted smartphone users حسب Yasmin Abdelaal (17773458)

"…When VI participants experienced a session timeout, they significantly showed a higher level of arousal. When comparing the physiological responses of sighted and VI participants in the page refresh and session timeout tasks, the results show that the arousal level is significantly higher in VI participants, primarily due to accessibility issues.…"

Mechanical Properties of Sustainable High Strength High Ductility PE-ECC at Elevated Temperatures حسب Mahmoudi, Fardin

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The rising danger of heat waves حسب Nature Research (16552612)

"…<p>A new computerized climate model suggests that the significant majority of children and elderly people in Qatar will be exposed to high levels of hazardous heat wave events in the next five years . …"

Osteopontin: A Promising Therapeutic Target in Cardiac Fibrosis حسب Iman Abdelaziz Mohamed (18102700)

"…In the adult heart under physiological conditions, basal levels of OPN are expressed. Increased expression of OPN has been correlated with the progression of cardiac remodeling and fibrosis to heart failure and the severity of the condition. …"

An investigation into the impact of COVID-19 on school leadership in Dubai حسب Abukhalaf, Siham

"…The COVID-19 pandemic was a historic global event, which impacted the education sector at all levels and directly affected more than 90% of students around the world (Al Darayseh 2020; UNESCO 2020 in Flack et al. 2021). …"
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The effects of Organisational Ambidexterity and New Public Management on Public Sector Service Quality through Service Innovation حسب ALKAABI, SEEMA SAADY

"…Several studies state that organisational ambidexterity applies to private organisations (e.g. industry and firm-level) to create positive outcomes for service quality. …"
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The Effect of Auditor Characteristics on the Quality of Segment Disclosures of Diversified Firms حسب Elkelani, Sarah Ahmed

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Salivary α-amylase activity is associated with cardiometabolic and inflammatory biomarkers in overweight/obese, non-diabetic Qatari women حسب Neyla S. Al Akl (15189997)

"…We quantified sAAa and C reactive protein (CRP) levels with an autoanalyzer. Cytokines, adipokines, and adiponectin of a subset of 228 samples were quantified using a bead-based multiplex assay. …"

Heart Rate Variability Analysis Reveals a Non-monotonic Relationship between Humanin Concentration and Cardiac Autonomic Regulation حسب Feng, Samuel

"…A mitohormetic type of relationship was observed with HRV features increasing and then decreasing with increasing HN concentration. …"
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Comparison of the Incidence and Magnitude of Hyponatremia Among Patients With Poststroke Depression Receiving Either Escitalopram or Sertraline حسب Lina Naseralallah (14146465)

"…Findings from the multivariate logistic regression did not yield a model with significant association (<i>p</i>=0.353). Escitalopram and sertraline were both associated with an increased risk of hyponatremia in poststroke patients, with most cases being mild. …"

E-cigarettes in the Middle East: The known, unknown, and what needs to be known next حسب Mohammed, Al-Hamdani

"…The prevalence of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is increasing globally. Population-level data from several nations suggest that a higher proportion of youth and young adults are using e-cigarettes compared to the general population. …"
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Enhancing the Main Contractor-Subcontractor trusting relationship in the United Arab Emirates: A strategic approach to rebuilding trust in complex construction projects حسب ISSA, RAMAZ SELMAN

"…The researcher found that trust factor has a significant impact on subcontractors and main contractors’ relationship, however, there is minor impact of their relationship on building trust between them, and that early contractor engagement in the initiation and planning stage positively impacts the subcontractors and main contractors’ relationship, and that the higher the level of trust between them, the better the project performance. …"
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Thermo-economic Optimization of Hybrid Combined Power Cycles Using Heliostat Field Collector حسب Saghafifar, Mohammad

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Enhancing Thermal Comfort for the Revitalization of Pedestrian-Friendly Shopping Arcades in Dubai, UAE حسب RAJEEV, ANN MARIA

"…Walkability is the foundation of a sustainable city and can be further improvised with the provision of spaces that promotes walkability among the citizens whilst providing higher comfort level and lower energy consumption. The study centers on City Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping arcade situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where efforts are made to enhance outdoor environmental conditions by simulating strategies to assess their influence on outdoor thermal comfort. …"
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Fixing a heart valve حسب Nature Research (16552612)

"…All of these factors significantly increase the rate of complications following valve replacement, so valve repair is a more viable option in these parts of the world. …"

Effect of Mg incorporation on the properties of PCL/Mg composites for potential tissue engineering applications حسب Sumama Nuthana Kalva (19206064)

"…However, the elastic modulus decreased by around 50% for the same composition. The thermal study revealed a significant reduction in the degradation temperature from above 400°C for pure PCL to around 300°C for PCL/Mg composite having 15% Mg. …"

Efficacy of Cannabidiol Combination with Cisplatin or Paclitaxel against Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines حسب Ismail, Jana

"…Further studies are required for the validation of the results and better understanding of these interactions.…"
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PD-L1 Expression in Human Breast Cancer Stem Cells Is Epigenetically Regulated through Posttranslational Histone Modifications حسب Pramod Darvin (153341)

"…The active demethylation of PD-L1 promoter was confirmed by the increase in the distribution of 5hmC and decrease in 5mC levels and the upregulation of TET3 and downregulation of DNMTs enzymes in MCF-7 tumorspheres, compared with the cell line. …"

Hybrid effect of carbon nanotubes and polypropylene microfibers on fire resistance, thermal characteristics and microstructure of cementitious composites حسب Mohammad R., Irshidat

"…Thermal conductivity of cement mortar is increased by the addition of the CNTs but not the PP fibers for all heating levels. …"
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Why does the adverse effect of inappropriate MRI for LBP vary by geographic location? An exploratory analysis حسب 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.…"