Influence of Cognitive Bias on Decision Making in Mega Projects by ALNUAIMI, WALEED

“…Since mega projects are increasing in size and number, and their poor performance has been consistent despite various proposals suggested based on project management best practices that have mainly focused on the technical element of implementing mega projects, the performance in mega projects has not improved prompting this study to focus on optimism bias and strategic misrepresentation where if optimism is exceeded, it is termed as over optimism and leads to cost overrun due to significant underestimation of costs. …”
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Smart binary phase‐coding for pulse‐compression radar: An electronic protection technique against repeater jamming by Alper Yıldırım (17656014)

“…<p dir="ltr">Nowadays, modern radar systems increase their target detection capabilities by processing pulses coherently. …”

The Effects of New Public Management on Managers’ Work-Life Balance and Behavior by AL HEBSI, AHMED

“…The main differing factors included the manner in which NPM was implemented and the negative attitude of the participants when faced with an increasing workload. The key significance of the present study lies in its difference from prior research carried out in other contexts. …”
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The clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with pulmonary hypertension in association with hyperthyroid state: A systematic review by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) may occur in thyroid disorders, especially in hypothyroidism. However, there is increasing evidence of PHTN in hyperthyroidism (HTH). …”

The safety of outpatient total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdulaziz F. Ahmed (14150082)

“…It was evident that outpatient TSA does not lead to increased readmissions, complications, or revision rates. …”

Preclinical impact of bevacizumab on brain and tumor distribution of irinotecan and temozolomide by Milane, Aline

“…In tumor bearing mice, bevacizumab increased temozolomide tumor distribution, although not statistically significant. …”
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Residential Demand Response Scheduling with Consideration of Consumer Preferences by Raka Jovanovic (17947838)

“…The results show that the proposed model leads to significant savings in electricity cost, while maintaining a good level of customer satisfaction.…”

Skopos in Advertising Translation into Arabic by Haddad, Khalil

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Photobiomodulation: A Systematic Review of the Oncologic Safety of Low-Level Light Therapy for Aesthetic Skin Rejuvenation by Graeme Ewan Glass (17733711)

“…<p dir="ltr">Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is an increasingly popular modality for aesthetic skin rejuvenation. …”

The effect of colchicine on myocardial infarction: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ayesha, Younas

“…ConclusionThe use of colchicine post-MI reduces the composite of adverse cardiovascular events, and hospitalization urgency but increases adverse gastrointestinal events. However, colchicine does not impact all-cause mortality, cardiac arrest, stroke incidence, incidence of recurrent MI and the levels of hs-CRP. …”
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The Association Between Childhood Maltreatment and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Among Young Adults in Northern Syria by Amani Safwat ElBarazi (22392526)

“…Furthermore, exposure to emotional abuse in childhood significantly increased the probability of developing PTSD in adulthood (Odds ratio [OR], 0.7; 95% [CI], 0.5–0.9, <i>P</i> <.01). …”

The effect of colchicine on myocardial infarction: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ayesha Younas (7114868)

“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The use of colchicine post-MI reduces the composite of adverse cardiovascular events, and hospitalization urgency but increases adverse gastrointestinal events. However, colchicine does not impact all-cause mortality, cardiac arrest, stroke incidence, incidence of recurrent MI and the levels of hs-CRP. …”

Effectiveness of Positron Emission Tomography for Predicting Chemotherapy Response in Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases by Glazer, Evan

“…Transcutaneous ultrasonography is even less invasive but often less accurate.9 Finally, positron emission tomography (PET) using fluorine-18–labeled deoxyglucose detects increased metabolic activity (uptake). This can represent metastatic disease, new primary disease, infectious causes, inflammation, or any increase in the cellular use of glucose. …”
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Prospective, randomized, crossover study to evaluate the benefit of human chorionic gonadotropin-timed versus urinary luteinizing hormone-timed intrauterine inseminations in clomip... by Zreik, Tony

“…The pregnancy rate with LH-timed IUI was 4.29% (3/70) and that with hCG-induced ovulation was 4.23% (3/71); the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion(s): Timing IUI with the use of a relatively expensive and time-consuming method such as ultrasound monitoring of folliculogenesis and hCG induction of ovulation does not appear to produce an increased pregnancy rate over urinary LH monitoring of ovulation.…”
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A novel sentiment analysis framework for monitoring the evolving public opinion in real-time: Case study on climate change by El Barachi, May

“…Sentiment analysis of social media posts has become increasingly prominent in recent years as a means of gaining insights into how members of the public perceive current affairs. …”
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Measured enthalpies of adsorption of boron-doped activated carbons by Beckner, M.

“…Pfeifer et al. DOE Hydrogen Program 2011 Annual Progress Report, IV.C.3, 444-449 (2011). …”
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Effects of visual field impairment on driving by Jan Andersson (218600)

“…When the results from a secondary trial for drivers visual impairments were compared the normal sighted drivers’ first try the differences decreased but were still statistical significant. For single stimuli 17% slower, 5% less correct and for double stimuli 5% slower and 13% less correct hits. …”

HOW TO PROMOTE MEDIATION OF CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES IN THE UAE by Yumna, Saem Aldaher

“…Mediation is one of the most recognized alternative dispute resolution methods, which has developed significantly and been adopted by many countries with mature economics, such as Malaysia and the UK, etc. …”
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Pregnancy-related issues in women with multiple sclerosis: an evidence-based review with practical recommendations by Beatriz Canibaño (18102676)

“…Pregnancies in MS are not <i>per se</i> high risk pregnancies, and MS does not influence the mode of delivery or anesthesia unless in the presence of significant disability. …”

An Investigation into the factors influencing Arabic speaking students’ proficiency in the Arabic language in Dubai British School by AL AHMAD, ALAAEDDIN MEHY

“…This is likely due to the difference in linguistic environment experienced by the students in the British schools, relative to those in the Arabic schools, and which this study significantly correlated with decreased proficiency. …”
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