A review of Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) studies of Mediterranean catchments: Applications, feasibility, and future directions by Sarra Aloui (17337901)

“…A total of 260 articles have been identified since the earliest documented use of the model in a Mediterranean catchment back in 2002; of which 62% were carried out in Greece, Italy, or Spain. SWAT applications increased significantly in recent years since 86% of the reviewed papers were published in the past decade. …”

Emerging trends of carbon emissions and foreign direct investment: accounting for ecological footprints, renewable energy, globalization, and technological innovations in BRICS by Umar Nawaz Kayani (17131781)

“…Our empirical findings underscore the following key insights: foreign direct investment, technological innovations, and the adoption of renewable energy sources significantly contribute to the mitigation of carbon emissions in these selected nations. …”

Enhancing human thermal comfort in hot arid cities: A systematic review of urban heat island observations and mitigation strategies by Omer Abedrabboh (17346847)

“…<p dir="ltr">The urban heat island (UHI) effect significantly impacts cities' thermal environments, especially in hot arid regions (Köppen-Geiger: <i>BWh</i>), where rapid urbanization has intensified heat stress. …”

National-level resilience: Innovative framework for Energy-Water-Food nexus evaluation by Ammar M. Khourchid (19420621)

“…In double failure scenarios, significantly higher unmet demands caused the resilience index to drop to 0.43. …”

Glass Selection for High-Rise Buildings in the United Arab Emirates Considering Orientation and Window-to-Wall Ratio by Tibi, Ghaith

“…They also show that the variation in price increase for different glass types is a critical factor in identifying the best glass properties.…”
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The Work Life Balance and Job Satisfaction in Oil and Gas organisations in the UAE context by Al Sumaiti, Rashed Saad

“…The findings show that Work Life Balance (WLB) is significantly and positively correlated with job satisfaction. …”
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Partnering for Sustainability: Parent-Teacher-School (PTS) Interactions in the Qatar Education System by Maryam A. Al-Hail (18595765)

“…<div><p>The interaction avenues, levels, and impacts between parents, schools and teachers have changed drastically due to the ever-increasing responsibilities, frequent and rapid changes in the curriculum, the invasive dominance of the internet and digital media in the lives of all stakeholders, and the digitization of learning materials, to name a few. …”

Advanced direct air capture of CO₂ using air conditioning systems: a life cycle assessment by Namra Mir (17017734)

“…The integrated system exhibits significantly reduced environmental impacts compared to a standalone DAC unit. …”

Ecotoxicological Assessment of Thermally- and Hydrogen-Reduced Graphene Oxide/TiO₂ Photocatalytic Nanocomposites Using the Zebrafish Embryo Model by Halema Al-Kandari (6316961)

“…However, both nanocomposites should be used with caution at concentration higher than the NOEC (400 mg/L), in particular RGOTi, which significantly (i) caused pericardial and yolk sac edema; (ii) decreased the hatching rate, locomotion, and hematopoietic activities; and (iii) affected the heart rate. …”

Observations on Food Consumption Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Oman by Tarek Ben Hassen (15742605)

“…<p dir="ltr">This paper aims to study the perceptions of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on behaviors related to diet and food shopping on a sample of 356 adults in Oman. …”

GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns: State-of-the-Art, Behavior, and Research Needs by Elkafrawy, Mohamed

“…This study evaluates the properties of GFRP bars and their impact on the structural behavior of concrete columns, addressing variables such as concrete type and strength, cross-sectional geometry, slenderness ratio, and reinforcement specifics under varied loading protocols. …”
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Photovoltaic Facades: Key to the Concept of Zero Energy Buildings by KAMPADAM, MATHEW GEORGE

“…Tilted façade: Good idea to increase yield while paying attention to overheating  ii. …”
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A novel design for battery cooling based on highly thermally conductive phase change composites encapsulated by 3D printed polyethylene/boron nitride layer by Safna Nishad (16932474)

“…However, their susceptibility to self-heating impacts their performance, service life, and safety. …”

Polysaccharide nanocomposites in wastewater treatment: A review by Hussein E. Al-Hazmi (4875547)

“…The successful use of PSA-mediated bio-adsorbents in wastewater treatment depends on ongoing research to optimize their application and evaluate their potential environmental impacts. Implementing these eco-friendly adsorbents on a large scale holds great promise in significantly reducing water pollution, safeguarding ecosystems, and protecting human health.…”

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

“…In the architectural difficulty assessments, all impacts were significant and in the predicted pattern. …”
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Enhancing the stability and performance of graphene oxide-poly(amido amine) polysulfone membranes with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane crosslinker by Ahmed T. Yasir (17302753)

“…However, balancing membrane permeability, selectivity, and fouling resistance remains a significant challenge, as it directly impacts the <u>membrane's separation</u> performance and longevity. …”

Feast Your Eyes by Malli, Dana

“…The results shed light on the need for interventions to increase community awareness such as social media literacy programs that provide technical, cognitive, and emotional competencies for mindful SNS use and reduce the negative impact of certain types of social media content.…”
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Lead Nitrate Induces Inflammation and Apoptosis in Rat Lungs Through the Activation of NF-κB and AhR Signaling Pathways by Ibraheem M. Attafi (14151735)

“…Treatment of rats with Pb for three consecutive days significantly increased the accumulation of Pb in lung tissues causing severe interstitial inflammation. …”

Mobile Energy Storage Systems for Benefit Maximization in Resilient Smart Grids by Alshaal, Dima

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Mining Dubai Government Twitter Accounts by Al Kashari, Zainab

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