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Association of coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease in Lebanese population
Published 2015“…ANOVA and the Tukeytestswere used to compare subgroups of patients and to assess the impact of each disease on the severity of the other. …”
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Application of Tools of Quality Function Deployment and Modified Balanced Scorecard for Optimal Allocation of Pavement Management Resources
Published 2020“…Many traditional methods were and are still being used by entities related to pavement management to increase the efficiency of management in decision-making and in coordinating the different activities that have a direct impact on pavement systems. …”
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Photocatalytic removal of nitrate from water using activated carbon-loaded with bimetallic Pd-Ag nanoparticles under natural solar radiation
Published 2022“…<p>The increase of nitrate contamination of surface and groundwater has raised a concern, because of its impact on both environment and human health. …”
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Analysis of Partial Discharges in Oil-Impregnated Transformer Paper Insulation and PET-G Insulation
Published 2025“…Experiments demonstrate that a significant increase in PD activity was observed for PET-G-based cylindrical voids with heights exceeding 1 mm.…”
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A green route to the synthesis of highly porous activated carbon from walnut shells for mercury removal
Published 2024“…This highlights the significance of both chemical and physical adsorption in the overall phenomenon.…”
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Analyzing hydrodynamic changes in the Dubai Creek: a pre- and post-extension study
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Optimal scheduling algorithm for residential building distributed energy source systems using Levy flight and chaos-assisted artificial rabbits optimizer
Published 2023“…The increase in demand for MicroGrids (MGs) is a significant factor in the provision of electricity in the future, mainly due to the use of renewable energy sources, which reduces the release of hazardous gases. …”
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Breast cancer screening in Lebanon: Understanding knowledge, attitudes and barriers
Published 2024“…Furthermore, 38.5 % encountered obstacles to mammography screening. Education significantly affected BC knowledge. Interestingly, increased knowledge of BC reduced barriers to mammographic screening. …”
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Optimizing indoor air quality and energy efficiency in multifamily residences: Advanced passive pipe system parametrics study
Published 2024“…Our empirical findings reveal that configurations with more inlet and outlet pipes significantly outperform simpler ones, with a notable configuration of 11 pipes (5 × 6) achieving an actual-to-required ventilation rate increase in 158.15%. …”
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Numerical investigation of the potential of using hydrogen as an alternative fuel in an industrial burner
Published 2024“…Mass flow rate (MFR) adjustments and excess air variation significantly influenced emissions, with a 25% MFR increase reducing NOx to 2.8 × 10<sup>-5</sup>, while higher excess air (e.g.,30%) raised NO<sub>x</sub> under lean conditions. …”
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Health-related quality of life as a predictor of tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Iraq
Published 2015“…ResultsAfter the 2-month intensive phase, physical well-being, functional well-being, and the overall total scores were significantly increased (p<0.01). Furthermore, at completion of TB treatment, there were significant improvements in the overall HRQL as indicated by the FACIT-TB total score and all subscales, except social and economic well-being and spiritual well-being. …”
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The role of preoperative transfusion in sickle cell disease, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published 2024“…Preoperative transfusion in SCD was associated with a higher bleeding risk but a similar risk in other outcomes compared to conservative strategies. Notably, the increased bleeding risk observed seldom had clinical significance. …”
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National Culture and Leadership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Published 2012“…As such it is imperative to better understand the importance and impact of organisational variables such as leadership and culture on organisational performance and productivity. …”
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A novel hybrid photovoltaic/thermal-fuel cell system for efficient hydrogen, heat, and power generation: Techno-economic and environmental evaluation
Published 2025“…Furthermore, increasing fuel cell temperature from 40 °C to 100 °C significantly improves overall η<sub>PVT-FC</sub> and m<sub>PVT-FC</sub>, demonstrating the direct impact of thermal regulation on system performance. …”
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The promise of tirzepatide: A narrative review of metabolic benefits
Published 2025“…Furthermore, limited evidence showed that lost body weight may be primarily due to fat mass reduction. Tirzepatide also significantly decreased food intake, reduced overall appetite scores and increased fasting visual analog scale scores for satiety and fullness across different clinical trials. …”
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Application of Cyanobacteria (Roholtiella sp.) Liquid Extract for the Alleviation of Salt Stress in Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Plants Grown in a Soilless System
Published 2021“…Moreover, chlorophyll a and b increased significantly compared with seedlings sprayed with water. …”
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Assessment of Diabetes and its Risk Factors Knowledge in AUS students
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A Feasibility Study for Solar Energy Generation Policy Mechanisms in The UAE
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Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal and pharyngeal colonization in outpatients in Lebanon
Published 2014“…Conclusions The prevalence of MRSA is still low in our study population within the Lebanese community. The only significant risk factors playing a role in increasing the carriage of S aureus were related to health care exposure.…”
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