Genetic diversity of Staphylococcus aureus in Lebanon. (c2012) by Harastani, Houda Haitham

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Carbon dioxide insufflation during ERCP for reduction of postprocedure pain by Azar, Riad

“…Objective: To compare the incidence and severity of post-ERCP pain in patients receiving CO2 versus air insuf-flation during ERCP. …”
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of care in patients hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis by Mohsen S. Eledrisi (17542464)

“…Patients with T2DM were older than those with T1DM [48.0 (38.0–60.0), 26.0 (21.0–31.0) years] while there was no difference in DKA severity and laboratory values on admission or time to resolution of DKA. …”

Evaluation of psychological distress, burnout and structural empowerment status of healthcare workers during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): a cross-sectional quest... by Sara Taleb (11264352)

“…In addition, the analysis showed that HCWs working in the COVID-19 areas experienced significantly higher symptoms of severe stress, anxiety, depression and higher levels of burnout compared to those working in other areas. …”

The effect of a sand surface on physical performance responses of junior male handball players to plyometric training by Mehrez Hammami (14153331)

“…</p><h2>Results</h2><p dir="ltr">After the intervention, PS showed significant increases of sprint speed relative to P and C. …”

Finding novel targets for the treatment and reversal of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity by Imran Ramzan (15430807)

“…Individually, both valine (245 ± 33 to 105 ± 23 µmol/L; p < 0.0001), and leucine (130 ± 20 to 75 ± 13 µmol/L; p < 0.05), decreased significantly in response to the BCAA-restricted diet. …”

Optimal Planning of Distributed Generators and Shunt Capacitors in Isolated Microgrids With Nonlinear Loads by Yazdavar, Ameen H.

“…The effectiveness of the proposed planning approach has been validated using the PG&E 69-bus system, and the followings are observed: 1) the significance of applying suitable fundamental-power-flow and harmonic-power-flow algorithms for isolated microgrids, and 2) the possibility of avoiding a severe voltage distortion by utilizing an appropriate planning method and only small increase in the cost.…”
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The role of ulnar nerve subcutaneous anterior transposition during open reduction and internal fixation of distal humerus fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Abdulaziz F. Ahmed (14150082)

“…</p> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>We do not recommend performing routine subcutaneous ulnar nerve anterior transposition during ORIF of distal humerus fracture as it was associated with a significant 5-fold increase in ulnar nerve neuropathy.…”

Voiding function improves under long-term testosterone treatment (TTh) in hypogonadal men, independent of prostate size by Aksam Yassin (14779204)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Prior to TTh interruption, it was observed that testosterone stimulation improved the men’s IPSS, AMS and post-voiding residual bladder volume, while their prostate volume significantly increased. During the TTh interruption, there was a significant worsening in these parameters, although the increase in prostate volume continued. …”

Enhancing waste sorting and recycling efficiency: robust deep learning-based approach for classification and detection by Faizul Rakib Sayem (21399890)

“…<p dir="ltr">Given the severity of waste pollution as a major environmental concern, intelligent and sustainable waste management is becoming increasingly crucial in both developed and developing countries. …”

CubeSat Communication Subsystems: A Review of On-Board Transceiver Architectures, Protocols, and Performance by Amr Zeedan (17983750)

“…However, this requires innovative solutions to overcome the significant challenges facing high-data-rate low-power space communications. …”

Toward a Clearer Understanding of Value‐Based Healthcare: A Concept Analysis by Vahe Kehyayan (21241649)

“…The analysis also identified several crucial antecedents for transitioning traditional fee‐for‐service models to those focused on value; it also identified key interrelated consequences: improved patient outcomes, cost reduction, and increased patient satisfaction.…”

Biochar yield prediction using response surface methodology: effect of fixed carbon and pyrolysis operating conditions by Sabah Mariyam (14150859)

“…An empirical equation is developed based on a statistically significant quadratic model to produce optimized biochar yield with high prediction accuracy. …”

Developing a Framework for Evaluating Accessibility Density and Coverage by Trabulsi, Eyad B.

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The Determinants of the Performance of Commercial Banks Industry Evidence of Listed Commercial Banks at ADX by MOHAMMAD YASSEN DARKAL, MOHAMMAD YASSAR

“…The greatest goes to my God who enable me to fulfil the requirements of my master’s degree, and enabled me to overcome the obstacles that faced me at several stages of the program. Dr. Abdul Muneam Lhrech, my supervisor, provided me with enough help, and encouraged me with different guides, regulations, experience, and high quality of direct face to face supervision. …”
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An overview of Information and Computer Technology Ethics in the United Arab Emirates by Taliah, Mohamed Rashid Bin

“…The UAE as a young and quickly rising nation has undergone a fast transformation in a relatively short span of time into a financial, industrial, tourist and strategic hub of the region. With the increasing significance of information and computer technology and the associated risks, it is important to gain insight into both the ethical environment as a whole, and specifically where it applies to information and computer technology. …”
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Association between body mass index (BMI) percentile and asthma in children of 5–12 years old: A case–control study using electronic medical records in Primary Health Care Corporat... by Shajitha Thekke Veettil1 (18103030)

“…Asthma significantly increased the risk of being obese by 41% in bivariate analysis. …”

A novel integrated wastewater recovery, clean water production and air-conditioning system by Muhammad Luqman (9713197)

“…<p dir="ltr">Ensuring water and energy security for the growing global population is a challenge that aggravates several folds if in water-scarce regions, accustomed to prevailing hot climates and coupled with the increasing per capita demand of these resources. …”

The Effect of Auditor Characteristics on the Quality of Segment Disclosures of Diversified Firms by Elkelani, Sarah Ahmed

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The Extent to Which Schools with Mechanistic Structures and their Job Characteristics are Likely to Generate Teachers’ Organisational Commitment: Study Conducted in a Private Schoo... by Mansour, Hadi

“…Staff are motivated due to their perception of the importance of their roles however an increase in autonomy and authority in decision making as well as diversifying the job skills used during teaching could further increase motivation. …”
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