Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections by Btaiche, Imad

“…These types of devices have been shown to significantly decrease VAD occlusion rates by 8.2%, when compared to a standard connector device (Jacobs et al., 2004). …”
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A critical review of phase change material composite performance through Figure-of-Merit analysis: Graphene vs Boron Nitride by Usman Bin Shahid (14152089)

“…However, the low thermal conductivity of PCMs is currently a significant bottleneck to effectively extract and release energy as required. …”

Gut bacteria of Cuora amboinensis (turtle) produce broad-spectrum antibacterial molecules by Akbar, Noor

“…By measuring Lactate dehydrogenase release, the results showed that conditioned media had no effect on human cell viability. …”
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The Impact of Nutritional Supplementation During Pregnancy on the Incidence of Gestational Diabetes and Glycaemia Control by Ibrahim Ibrahim (673877)

“…Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is the most common medical complication in pregnancy and is associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity. Several studies have examined the effect of physical activity, healthy eating, and various food supplements on the risk of developing gestational diabetes (GDM) and related outcomes. …”

ROS-Mediated Autophagic Death in Glioblastoma Cells Upon Treatment by Human Recombinant Arginase I (Co)- PEG5000 [HuArgI (Co)-PEG5000] by Abdel Khalek, Maya

“…Addition of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC); being a reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger, led to a significant decrease in the cytotoxicity of arginine deprivation to U251 and A172 cells, indicating that ROS generation reversed the cytotoxicity of arginine deprivation to GBM cells. …”
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Implementation of corporate governance rules and procedures in lebanese firms by Elgammal, Walid

“…A developing nation’s environment and economy are mostly characterized by a fragile legal system, state ownership, inefficient pool of human capitals, limited resource institutions, and small family owned businesses (Mensah, 2002; Young et al., 2008).…”
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Bortezomib exerts its anti-cancer activity through the regulation of Skp2/p53 axis in non-melanoma skin cancer cells and C. elegans by Kirti S. Prabhu (4246144)

“…We also found that BTZ exerted its antitumor effects by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), as blocking ROS production significantly reduced BTZ-induced apoptotic cell death. …”

Stemming cardiovascular diseases in Qatar by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Expatriates, who make up more than 70% of the population of the small Gulf state, made up the rest.</p><p>About 40% of the study participants were overweight and an additional 30% were obese. …”

Optimal scheduling algorithm for residential building distributed energy source systems using Levy flight and chaos-assisted artificial rabbits optimizer by D., Sathish Kumar

“…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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Structure-activity relationships of copper-based metal-organic Frameworks: Investigating antibacterial mechanisms against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria by Muhammad Hubab (20639153)

“…<u>Transmission Electron Microscopy</u> (TEM) analysis verified the significant <u>biocidal</u> activity of Cu-MOFs against both the Gram-negative (<i><u>Escherichia coli</u></i>) and Gram-positive (<u>Staphylococcus aureus</u> and <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>) bacteria, by disrupting their cell membranes and inducing cell death primarily through Cu²⁺ <u>ion release</u>. …”

Novel Whole-Cell Inactivated Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Microparticles as Vaccine Formulation in Microneedle-Based Transdermal Immunization by Rikhav Gala (18069364)

“…Significant increase in antigen-specific IgG antibody levels was observed at the end of week 2 in groups that received the vaccine compared to the group receiving empty nanoparticles. …”

Impacts of twenty years of experimental warming on soil carbon, nitrogen, moisture and soil mites across alpine/subarctic tundra communities by Juha M. Alatalo (2931234)

“…A significant plot-scale impact on mites suggests that small-scale heterogeneity may be important for buffering mites from global warming. …”

Citrate is Protective Against Chronic Stress in Females by Haddad, Zena

“…Lifestyle modifications such as adoption of a balanced diet and exercise can also have significant effects on the progression of the disease. …”
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Total and segmental liver volume variations by Abdalla, Eddie

“…This reproducible, noninvasive procedure is necessary because significant interpatient variation is believed to exist in the relative contributions of the hepatic segments to TLV.11 CT volumetry accurately predicts TLV on the basis of body surface area or body weight,12 which may achieve the true goal of preoperative CT volumetry of the liver, that is to estimate the individual patient's hepatic metabolic demands after resection or transplantation.7 Complications associated with technical aspects of liver surgery are decreasing, and focus has concurrently shifted to analysis of postoperative complications after major hepatic resection and liver transplantation on the basis of liver remnant volume and graft volume.3., 4., 6., 7., 8. and 13. …”
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A customised fetal growth and birthweight standard for Qatar: a population-based cohort study by Thomas Farrell (3933833)

“…<h3>Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Customized birthweight centiles have improved the detection of small for gestational age (SGA) and large for gestational age (LGA) babies compared to existing population standards. …”

Structure-Activity Relationships of Copper-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks: Investigating Antibacterial Mechanisms against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria by Muhammad Hubab (20639153)

“…Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis verified the significant biocidal activity of Cu-MOFs against both the Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) bacteria, by disrupting their cell membranes and inducing cell death primarily through Cu²⁺ ion release. …”

Promising approaches for controlled pulmonary drug delivery by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Micro- and nanoparticles-based drug delivery systems could potentially improve the delivery of inhaled drugs significantly, because they can be designed in specific shapes and sizes, and with certain other properties that optimize their bioavailability. …”

Optimal scheduling algorithm for residential building distributed energy source systems using Levy flight and chaos-assisted artificial rabbits optimizer by M. Premkumar (12757280)

“…<p>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. …”

ApoM binds endotoxin contributing to neutralization and clearance by High Density Lipoprotein by Hanaa Mousa (11645606)

“…Computational simulation also predicted high-affinity binding between ApoM and <i>E. coli</i> LPS and the best scoring models showed <i>E. coli</i> LPS docking near the calyx of ApoM without blocking the pocket. The biological significance of this interaction was further demonstrated in macrophages where purified HDL neutralized an <i>E. coli</i> LPS effect and significantly reduced TNFα release from human THP-1 cells.…”

Hybrid sorption thermal–battery storage in photovoltaic greenhouses: Toward net-zero energy and reduced battery stress by Mohammadreza Gholami (17032317)

“…Sorption Thermal Energy Storage (SoTES) can capture and release excess heat with high efficiency, offering long-term thermal savings and significant cooling load reduction. …”