Do near-bedtime usage of smartphones and problematic internet usage really impact sleep? A study based on objectively recorded usage data by Aftab Alam (5158601)

“…Regarding sleep distraction, multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that two hours before sleep was a significant and positive predictor of sleep distraction (β = 0.197, p = 0.003), whereas PIU was not significant. …”

Efficacy and safety of Piclidenoson in the treatment of plaque psoriasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Muhammad Zain Ul Haq (22225279)

“…However, Piclidenoson significantly improved PGA scores (OR: 2.74, 95% CI 1.22–6.16, <i>P</i>= 0.01, I²=0%). …”

Quality of life, Knowledge and Access to Treatment in Times of Economic crisis in Lebanon by Ismail, Ghida

“…Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system that can lead to lifelong disabilities, and thus, significantly impacts patient's quality of life. …”
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Major hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with or without portal vein embolization by Palavecino, Martin

“…Excluding perioperative deaths, overall survival rates at 1, 3, and 5 years were 94%, 82%, and 72%, respectively, in the PVE group and 93%, 63%, and 54%, respectively, in the non-PVE group (P = .35). Similarly, disease-free survival (DFS) rates were not significantly different between the groups, with 1-, 3-, and 5-year DFS rates of 84%, 56%, and 56%, respectively, in the PVE group and 66%, 49%, and 49%, respectively, in the non-PVE group (P = .38). …”
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Formation of Trihalomethanes during Seawater Chlorination by Ahmed Abdel-Wahab (1748986)

“…Chlorination of seawater has shown significant increase in total THMs (TTHMs) and in bromoform concentrations. …”

The changing face of Qatar by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Although Qatar has seen a significant improvement in under-five and maternal mortality rates, and lowest rates of communicable disease and all-cause mortality rates, it has an extremely high prevalence of obesity, and this is continuing to increase. …”

Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Early Lung Cancer Detection by Harman Saman (16316283)

“…<p dir="ltr">Worldwide, lung cancer (LC) is the most common cause of cancer death, and any delay in the detection of new and relapsed disease serves as a major factor for a significant proportion of LC morbidity and mortality. …”

Osteoporosis: An under-recognized public health problem by Rajasree Vijayakumar (19807284)

“…Therefore, improved awareness of the disease may influence personal habits, reduce suffering, and alleviate the burden on healthcare expenditure.…”

Seroprevalence and factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers: cross-sectional study by Watheq Thabet Taher (17541210)

“…Compliance with infection prevention and control measures did not significantly affect seropositivity. This study highlights the need for improved healthcare systems and resources to reduce the burden of COVID-19 and promote infection prevention and control (IPC) measures among HCWs in Yemen.…”

Associations between Bone Mineral Density and WOMAC Scores in Healthy Individuals: Insights from the Qatar Biobank by Al-Hamdani, Mohammed

“…However, BMD measures significantly contributed to predicting stiffness after controlling for sociodemographic variables (R2 = 0.065, ΔF(7, 1724) = 3.34, p = 0.002), with a higher total body BMD associated with increased stiffness and a higher trunk BMD associated with decreased stiffness. …”
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Effect of the stretch rate during uniaxial testing on the mechanical properties of prolene by Ammouri, A.H.

“…Of the mechanical properties of special significance are the following three properties: peak load (N), extension (%) at peak load, and linear stiffness (N/mm). …”
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Notch Sensitivity of Fiber Reinforced Composite by Elyoussef, Mostafa

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Palliative Tumor Control by Trabectedin in Pediatric Advanced Sarcoma by Nasser, Soumana C.

“…The patient's quality of life improved as noted by a significant decrease in opiate requirements and ability to tolerate oral intake. …”
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Arsenic: A double-edged sword by Nature Research (16552612)

“…Long-term exposure significantly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and makes numerous different cell types turn cancerous. …”

Unpacking the asymmetric impact of exchange rate volatility on trade flows: A study of selected developed and developing Asian economies by Umar Nawaz Kayani (17131781)

“…The non-linear models yielded more significant findings, while the linear models did not indicate any significant effects of exchange rate volatility on trade flows. …”

High-Performance Acetic Acid Sensing Using Cerium-MoS₂ Composite for Beverages and Food Processing Industry by E. Safamariyam (22330186)

“…Furthermore, the repeatability of the Ce_0.6 -MoS₂ sensor was assessed over 30 days, and a marginal decrease of 5% in response was observed from day 1 to day 30.…”

Khalasa date palm leaf fiber as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composite materials by Elsadig Mahdi (9967349)

“…CE proposes a paradigm shift from a linear economy to a circular economy with the principles of 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. …”

Assessment of Brain Function After 240 Days Confinement Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy by Yahya, Fares

“…The FCN shows a significant decrease in most of the right frontal areas. …”
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Mutational landscape of aggressive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma by Saade, Rami E.

“…Conclusions: The mutational spectrum of cSCC is similar to that of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and dominated by tumor suppressor genes. These results improve the foundation for understanding this disease and should aid in identifying and treating aggressive cSCC.…”
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The role of bedside functional echocardiography in the assessment and management of pulmonary hypertension by Kiran More (17562483)

“…Over the last couple of decades, there have been significant advances in management and techniques, which have resulted in improved survival. …”