Evaluation of maxillary sinus dimensions and volume using cone beam computed tomography in patients with unilaterally displaced palatal and buccal maxillary canines by Elham S. Abu Alhaija (5959610)

“…In PDC subjects, a significant difference between the displaced and non-displaced sides was detected in the vertical (3.28 mm compared to 5.89 mm (p < 0.001)) and lateral (21.63 mm compared to 24.25 mm (<i>p</i> < 0.001)) position of maxillary canine to the MS wall, the anterior (− 0.84 mm compared to 1.13 mm (<i>p</i> < 0.05)) and lateral (20.48 mm compared to 22.44 mm (<i>p</i> < 0.001)) position of canine root tip to the MS and the MS volume (7.71mm³ compared to 9.14mm³ (<i>p</i> < 0.001)). …”

Predicting stability of classes in an object-oriented system by Azar, D.

“…However, in almost all cases, these models were not efficient when used to predict the quality characteristics (stability or other) of new unseen software as their prediction accuracy decreases significantly. In this paper, we present a heuristic approach that relies on the adaptation and recombination of already built predictive models to new unseen software.The predictive models are all rule-based models and the approach is tested on the stability of classes in an object-oriented software system. …”
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Development and Validation of the Motivation for Tutoring Questionnaire in Problem-Based Learning Programs by Salah Eldin, Kassab

“…In addition, tutoring efficacy scores significantly increased by years of tutoring experience and predicted 38% of the variance in self-rated tutoring skills scores. …”
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Thermo-economic analysis of a novel P2X polygeneration system for hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol production with near-zero emissions by Laveet Kumar (11460088)

“…The system's levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) decreases significantly from $1.70/kg to $0.80/kg, and the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) decreases from 4.30 ¢/kWh to 3.30 ¢/kWh. …”

Glycemic outcomes of Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop system in children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, previously treated with Multiple Daily Injections (MiniMed 780G system in... by Goran Petrovski (129836)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">In this prospective open label single-arm, single-center, clinical investigation, we recruited children and adolescents (aged 7–17 years) with T1D on MDI therapy and HbA1c below 12.5%. …”

High-sensitive detection and quantitation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from capillary/fingerstick and venepuncture whole-blood using fluorescence-based rapid lateral flow i... by Samar, Shurbaji

“…To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate three different blood withdrawal techniques for evaluating POCT of TSH. AimWe aim to evaluate the performance of a new fluorescence-based LFIA and its Finecare™ fluorescent reader for quantitative measurement of TSH from a fingerstick, venepuncture whole-blood, and serum. …”
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Pravastatin plus L-arginine prevents adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with uteroplacental vascular dysfunction by Aleksandar Jurisic (17052408)

“…Efforts to develop effective treatments to protect pregnancies with abnormal UtA Dopplers would be of significant clinical benefit for mothers and their fetuses.…”

Dysregulated Metabolic Pathways in Subjects with Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome by Fayaz Ahmad Mir (11828354)

“…We measured 1069 serum metabolites and correlated them to clinical features. …”

Using Social Network Analysis to Study Business Partnerships by KARIM, ROLA RASHAD ARIF ABDUL

“…Social network analysis is gaining increased interest due to the expansion of social media and networking websites. …”
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Need for Affect, Problematic Social Media Use and the Mediating Role of Fear of Missing Out in European and Arab Samples by Areej Babiker (17032314)

“…Beyond this, FoMO partially mediated the relationship between affect avoidance and PSMU in both cultural samples.…”

Applying value-based strategies to accelerate access to novel cancer medications: guidance from the Oncology Health Economics Expert Panel in Qatar (Q-OHEP) by Anas Hamad (9545771)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">In line with global trends, cancer incidence and mortality may have decreased for specific types of cancer in Qatar. However, the cancer-related burden on patients, healthcare systems, and the economy is expected to expand; thus, cancer remains a significant public healthcare issue in Qatar. …”

Prognostic effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) start time and the interval between CPR to extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) on patient outcomes under e... by Amir Vahedian-Azimi (11177056)

“…However, there was no statistically significant connection between either the NFT or the LFT and the improvement of disability or neurologically favorable survival after 28 days of cardiac arrest.…”

Drivers obesity and road crash risks in the United States by Junaid Ahmad Bhatti (366799)

“…<p dir="ltr">We assessed obesity trends in US drivers involved in fatal crashes since 1999 and distinguished whether crash risk factors were different between obese and non-obese drivers. We included drivers of passenger cars involved in fatal traffic crashes between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2012. …”

Vitamin D₃ metabolite ratio as an indicator of vitamin D status and its association with diabetes complications by Lina H. M. Ahmed (9571561)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">An association means that there were significant differences between the ratios found for those with versus those without the various diabetic complications studied. …”

Potentially inappropriate medications use in community-based aged patients: a cross-sectional study using 2012 Beers criteria by Kuyumjian, Yara-Mary

“…The factors associated with PIMs use were age, osteoporosis, Alzheimer/dementia, diabetes, and alcohol consumption. PIMs use increased significantly between Beers criteria 2003 and 2012 (Chi-squared test, P<0.001; McNemar’s test, P<0.001). …”
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The Impact of Non-Interest Income on Commercial Bank Profitability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region by Bashar Abukhalaf (21488780)

“…Additionally, a favorable correlation is observed between non-interest income and bank performance. …”

Maternal Body Mass Index and Recommended Gestational Weight Gain in a Middle Eastern Setting by Tawa Olukade (11619453)

“…In line with IOM recommendations, we found that higher BMI was correlated with decreased GWG and BMI was significantly associated with GWG even after adjusting for maternal age, parity, and infants’ gestational age at birth. …”

Optimal management, prevalence, and clinical behavior of saddle pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Fateen Ata (12217764)

“…In a multivariate logistic regression model, massive PE features significantly increased the odds of death (OR: 29.3, CI: 4.86–181.81, p < 0.001), whereas, treatment with anticoagulation (AC) alone (OR: 0.1, CI: 0.027–0.356, p < 0.001), TT (OR: 0.065, CI: 0.019–0.26, p < 0.001), surgical thrombectomy (ST) (OR: 0.047, CI: (0.010–0.23), p < 0.001), or percutaneous thrombectomy (PT) (OR: 0.12, CI: 0.020–0.84, p = 0.032) significantly decreased odds of death.…”

Competition, regulation, and systemic risk in dual banking systems by Ernaningsih, Indria

“…Interestingly, this effect is not significantly different between IBs and CBs. Our results also reveal a non-linear relationship between competition and systemic risk. …”
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The Impact of Absenteeism and Islamic Work Ethics on Project Delivery in Public Projectized Organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by ALKEAIBI, NOORA RASHED

“…The collected data was analysed through a series of statistical tests and the results show that there is a negative relationship between Islamic work ethics and absenteeism; and a positive relationship between Islamic work ethics and project completion within scheduled time. …”
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