Effect of temperature on the rheological properties of neat aqueous Wyoming sodium bentonite dispersions by Vryzas, Zisis

“…The Bingham yield stress, from the low shear rate data, increased linearly with temperature, while the plastic viscosity decreased with temperature, in a manner very similar to the decrease of water viscosity with temperature. …”
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Parallel multi-voltage power minimization in VLSI circuits. (c2013) by Younes, Rabih Halim

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Evaluation of ettringite-related swelling mechanisms for treated chromite ore processing residue by Wazne, Mahmoud

“…X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analyses were used to investigate the mineralogical changes upon treatment. The swell results indicated that significant COPR swelling was observed in all of the tested samples. …”
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Hemodynamics of small aneurysm pairs at the internal carotid artery by Jou, Liang-Der

“…The maximum wall shear stress increases for serial aneurysms, but decreases for parallel aneurysms. Interaction between parallel aneurysms is not significant; however, the proximal aneurysm in serial aneurysms may be subject to a greater rupture risk.…”
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Compressibility effects in microchannel flows between two-parallel plates at low reynolds and mach numbers: Numerical analysis by Mohammed, E. Elgack

“…This is particularly true for gases, especially when the flow undergoes significant pressure changes or acceleration within the microchannel. …”
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Design of a High Performance Resonant Controller for Improved Stability and Robustness of Islanded Three-Phase Microgrids by Md. Masudur Rahman (16904640)

“…Moreover, conventional control schemes in the islanded microgrids show slow dynamic response, significant voltage-current oscillations, frequency change, low output power quality, and less reference tracking capability. …”

Enforceability of DAB's Decision in the Context of the Construction Contract: A Comparison between English & UAE Law by SUKAR, EYAD

“…This dissertation's main objective is to examine the legal framework governing the enforcement of DAB decisions under English and UAE law. Employing a doctrinal approach, the study aims to identify similarities and differences in the enforceability of DAB decisions in both jurisdictions and highlight the challenges associated with enforcing DAB decisions under UAE law. …”
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Contract Claims in UAE Residential Construction Projects by Shalabi, Mohamed Khaled Ali Hassan

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Development and Testing of Novel Drilling Fluids Using Fe2O3 and SiO2 Nanoparticles for Enhanced Drilling Operations by Vryzas, Zisis

“…Zeta potential measurements at different concentrations and temperatures of the produced nanofluids showed that the iron oxide nanoparticles were stable in colloidal suspensions, whereas silica nanopowder was unstable under different temperatures. The examined nanoparticles have the potential to significantly improve the characteristics of the filter cakes at both low temperature-low pressure (LTLP) and HTHP conditions. …”
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Adaptive Effects of Seeing Green Environment on Psychophysiological Parameters When Walking or Running by Walid Briki (688845)

“…Furthermore, both studies showed that performing a 20-min walk or run at preferred pace presented beneficial mood changes. Implications of the effects of self-selected exercise under colored environments on human functioning are addressed in the discussion.…”

Cybersecurity effectiveness in UK construction firms: an extended McKinsey 7S model approach by Badi, Sulafa

“…Findings–Thefindingsunderlinedsystems,regulatorycompliance,staffandthird-partyrelationships asthe most significant elements of internal organisational capability influencing a construction firm’s cybersecurity effectiveness, organised in order of importance. …”
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Intravenous administration of gold nanoparticles in rats exhibit alterations in sphingomyelins, bile acids, sphingolipids, and cholesterol esters levels by Haya Al-Sulaiti (5449256)

“…<p dir="ltr">Nanoparticles (NP) have gained significant attention in biomedical research due to their unique properties and potential applications in drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostics. …”

Epigenetic age acceleration in surviving versus deceased COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome following hospitalization by Yosra Bejaoui (8552574)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">In this study, we measured DNA methylation age and telomere attrition in 87 severe COVID-19 cases with ARDS under mechanical ventilation. Furthermore, we compared dynamic changes in epigenetic aging across multiple time points until recovery or death. …”

A Review on the Lifetime Estimation Methods of XLPE Power Cables by Mohammad AlShaikh Saleh (22467046)

“…The discussion then extends to various life models: physical life models that describe material property changes under operational stresses, phenomenological life models and multistress models that consider the concurrent impact of multiple stressors on cable aging, and probabilistic and reliability lifetime models, which introduce a statistical perspective to the remaining lifetime estimation, essential for risk assessment in power systems. …”

The Examination of Tech Disruptions’ Patterns on the Consumer Journey by Farah, Maya F.

“…The integration of new technologies into the lives of consumers has caused significant changes in their journey, while directly altering consumers’ moment of truth. …”
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Polypropylene Midurethral Tapes Do Not Have Similar Biologic and Biomechanical Performance in the Rat by Abi Nader, Khalil

“…Objectives To evaluate the biomechanical properties and histologic changes of different commercially available polypropylene midurethral tapes (MUTs) after implantation in the rat. …”
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Epigenetic analysis of Paget’s disease of bone identifies differentially methylated loci that predict disease status by Ilhame Diboun (3522413)

“…This study aims to characterize PDB-associated changes in DNA methylation profiles in patients’ blood. …”

Ferroelectric Properties and Electrocaloric Effect in Dy2O3 Substitution on Lead-Free (Na0.5 Bi0.5)0.94 Ba0.06TiO3 Ceramic by Turki, O.

“…Using the direct EC measurement, the ceramic corresponding to y = 0.02 exhibited a significant EC response, where ΔT = 1.2 K under 5 kV/mm. …”
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The Influence of Loneliness and Living Alone on the Quality of Life of the Elderly: Evidence from Europe by Ammari, Lora

“…This research indicates a positive correlation between living alone and loneliness, with a greater effect on males, and identifies loneliness as an independent factor decreasing QoL. …”
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Modeling the influence of daily temperature and precipitation extreme indices on vegetation dynamics in Katsina State using statistical downscaling model (SDM) by Mohammad, Hadi Ahmad

“…Climate change significantly impacts local, regional, and global vegetation changes. …”
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