Airway surface liquid volume expansion induces rapid changes in amiloride-sensitive Na⁺transport across upper airway epithelium-Implications concerning the resolution of... by Fouad Azizi (11835843)

“…On switching from basal to expanded ASLV conditions, short-circuit current (<i>I</i>_<em>sc</em>, a measure of total transepithelial active ion transport) declined by 90% with a half-time (t1/2) of 1 h. 24 h after the switch, there was no significant change in ATP concentration nor in the number of functional sodium pumps as revealed by [3H]-ouabain binding. …”

Cost Effective Transition Toward Electric Bus Fleets in Urban Transport by Mohamed, Mohamed Ali Hassan

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Smart food supply chain management: A bibliometric and systematic review by Mona Jabor Al-Thani (22928782)

“…<p>The food supply chain (FSC) faces increasing pressure due to rising global demand, inefficiencies, food safety concerns, and sustainability challenges. …”

Experimental investigations on the performance of a thermo-mechanical refrigeration system utilizing ultra-low temperature waste heat sources by Ahmad K. Sleiti (14778229)

“…Furthermore, the TMR system is tested with different commercial refrigerants (R134a, R410A, R407C) over a wide range of operating conditions of the power loop. The results reveal that the ECU-based TMR system can work with ultra-low temperatures of 65 °C with an energy efficiency of 5.92 % and COP of 2.36, for the ORC and VCC, respectively. …”

Sub-ppm of toxic gases detection on Ag-doped WO₃ nanosensor by Ahmad Al-Sarraj (17151007)

“…<p dir="ltr">Recent investigations reveal an increasing interest in detecting toxic substances that, if present in the environment at low concentrations, can cause serious health conditions. …”

Effect of Surface Treatment of Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs) on the Kinetics of Epoxy Resin Cure with Amines by Vahideh Akbari (18768001)

“…Detailed assessment revealed that autocatalytic reaction degree, m increased at low heating rate from 0.107 for neat epoxy/amine system to 0.908 and 0.24 for epoxy/P-HNT and epoxy/A-HNT nanocomposites, respectively, whereas epoxy/F-HNT system had m value of 0.072 as a signature of dominance of non-catalytic reactions. …”

The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Employee Productivity, Happiness, and Burnout: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement and Stress by ALI, AMNEH M. I.

“…EE positively impacts EP and HAW, while JS negatively impacts them and increases JB. Both EE and JS significantly mediate the relationships between TL and EP, HAW, and JB. …”
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A multi-targeted approach to identify potential flavonoids against three targets in the SARS-CoV-2 life cycle by Sanjay Kumar (8853)

“…By examining the effects of glycosylation and other structural-activity relationships, the presence of sugar moiety in flavonoids significantly reduces its binding energy. It increases the solubility of flavonoids leading to reduced toxicity and higher bioavailability. …”

Investigating solar harvesting in various greenhouse designs with semi-transparent PV panels on roofs and sidewalls by Mohammadreza Gholami (17032317)

“…Employing a detailed mathematical model that incorporates direct, diffuse, and reflected irradiance, we compare monthly, seasonal, and yearly power outputs for panels positioned on walls and roofs. The findings reveal significant variations in output between the different designs and orientations. …”

Unveiling the Nexus Between Land Use, Land Surface Temperature, and Carbon Footprint: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Building Energy Consumption in Arid Urban Areas by Ammar Abulibdeh (15785928)

“…CF hotspots are expected in areas with higher LST and less green space. The findings reveal significant correlations between higher LST, reduced green spaces, and increased CF in residential and commercial sectors. …”

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Performance Adaptations to High-Intensity Interval Training: Are There Differences Between Men and Women? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses by Merilyn Lock (9440240)

“…Meta-analyses included 19 studies for V̇ O_2max, eight for peak power output from V̇ O_2max testing (PPO), and five for threshold power (powerAT). Meta-analyses revealed similar increases in V̇ O_2max in women (g = 0.57; 95% CI 0.44–0.69) and men (g = 0.57; 95% CI 0.42–0.72), and powerAT in women (g = 0.38; 95% CI 0.13–0.64) and men (g = 0.38; 95% CI 0.11–0.64). …”

Analysis of Synergy of Information Technology and Engineering Departments in a Telecommunication Company in United Arab Emirates and Middle East by ALMUHIRI, RASHID

“…The objective of this study is to reveal the links between the synergy between IT and Engineering departments and important organizational factors, comprising of approval processes, employee motivation, and outdated interfaces costs. …”
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Trends in Necrotizing Fasciitis‐Associated Mortality in the United States 2003–2020: A CDC WONDER Database Population‐Based Study by Saad Khan (296295)

“…Additionally, urban–rural analysis indicated that large central metropolitan areas had consistently elevated mortality rates, whereas smaller metropolitan and noncore areas experienced sharper increases.</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">NF‐related mortality has significantly risen in the United States since 2014, with distinct disparities based on sex, race, and geographic region. …”

An ensemble-based machine learning model for predicting type 2 diabetes and its effect on bone health by Belqes Alsadi (18695031)

“…We observed that bone area, bone mineral content, and bone mineral density were slightly lower in the Diabetes group across almost all body parts, but the difference against the control group was not statistically significant except in T12, troch and trunk area. …”

Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO₂ reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts by Sun Hee Yoon (7179263)

“…On the other hand, the larger the cation size is, the higher is the Eads (i.e., Li⁺< K⁺ < Cs⁺) but the lower is the Wf (i.e., Cs⁺ < K⁺ < Li⁺). …”

The Integration of AI Into Quality Management in Industries Like Automotive, Healthcare, and Defence by ROBARI, SAUD HASSAN

“…The survey included ten closed-ended questions, while the interviews were guided by six open-ended prompts exploring the practical impact of AI integration in QM operations. The findings reveal that AI significantly enhances real-time monitoring, defect detection, and predictive maintenance, contributing to improved product quality and operational resilience. …”
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AI Integration Within the Architectural Design Process and Management, and its Influence on Project Agility: A Literature Review, Bibliometric, and Survey Analysis by MANSOUR, ABDULHAK N

“…The bibliometric analysis visualises research trends and influential studies, offering a quantitative perspective on the field. The findings reveal that AI integration significantly enhances project agility and outcomes, primarily through increased design creativity and automation in project management. …”
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Conceptual Skills in Leading Change: A Competence Approach to Public Sector Leadership by JASIM, ARIF FADHEL AHMED

“…Then, the middle level group of leaders have a lower set of conceptual skills, and progressively fewer skills still at the third level. …”
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The Determinants of Cryptocurrency Adoption: An Integrated Framework for the UAE by NICOLAS, SALAM IBRAHIM EL KHOURI

“…Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) via WarpPLS 8.0, the analysis evaluates the measurement and structural models for reliability, validity, and predictive power. The findings reveal that perceived information asymmetry, technological uncertainty, regulatory ambiguity, and the intangibility of cryptocurrency services significantly influence perceived risk, which in turn affects the adoption intentions. …”
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Research on the potential of photovoltaic technologies in reducing energy consumption in an urban mixed use residential community. A Case study for net zero energy community in Dub... by SUGATHAN, SANAL

“…This paper illustrates the many strategies to bridge the deficiency energy gap in three categories; 1) increase PV panel energy production by optimizing the orientation, inclination angle, manual tracking, enhanced microcontrollers and inverters, 2) increase PV panel efficiency from better manufacturers, 3) increase the area of PV panel installation on the building fabric and exploring options beyond the building footprint at the community level. …”
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