Novel Thermo-Halotolerant Bacteria <i>Bacillus cabrialesii </i>Native to Qatar Desert: Enhancing Seedlings’ Growth, Halotolerance, and Antifungal Defense in Tomato by Fatma Masmoudi (16819554)

“…Thermo-halotolerant bacteria exhibit a great ability to eradicate phytopathogen proliferation, enhance agricultural yields, and enable the use of saline water for irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions characterized by increasing temperatures and harsh climates. …”

Microalgal-based desalination brine remediation: Achievements, challenges, and future research trends by Isra E. Gilani (17019066)

“…<p dir="ltr">Desalination brine discharge has several negative impacts on the marine environment, such as increase in salinity levels, effects on marine biodiversity, and alteration of the physical and chemical characteristics of water. …”

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

“…At a heat source temperature of 85 °C, a condenser water temperature of 15 °C, and an evaporator water temperature of 33 °C, the energy efficiency of the ORC and COP of the VCC are increased to 9.85 % and 3.99, respectively. …”
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Experimental investigations on the performance of a thermo-mechanical refrigeration system utilizing ultra-low temperature waste heat sources by Ahmad K. Sleiti (14778229)

“…At a heat source temperature of 85 °C, a condenser water temperature of 15 °C, and an evaporator water temperature of 33 °C, the energy efficiency of the ORC and COP of the VCC are increased to 9.85 % and 3.99, respectively. …”

The hazardous impacts of mining activities on population's health in Blue Nile State - Sudan by A. Mohammed Ali (19772712)

“…This may occur through many routes of exposure, including drinking water (ground water), ingesting food enriched with chromium, or by inhaling dust or fumes that come from chromium mineralisation companies.…”

Prevalence and risk factors of poor indoor air quality and sick house syndrome symptoms in Dubai by ALI, MUNA IBRAHIM

“…The following list shows the building and IEQ variables identified as risk factors positively associated with prevalent SHS symptoms. Notably that no significant association was found between any of the three HVAC systems studied by this research with SHS symptoms as per the adjusted MLR models. • Dimness with all SHS symptoms. • Stuffy air, dust, dirt, paint odors, dampness odors, in addition to attached kitchen with Eye, Nose, Throat, and Chest symptoms. • High humidity, incense smoke, water leakage, in addition to Dubai Sector 1 with General, Ergonomic, Nervous, and Skin symptoms. …”
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Leadership, Employee Satisfaction and Turnover in the UAE Public Sector by Al-Hummadi, Badria Abdallah

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Potential Medical Applications of Chitooligosaccharides by Sukumaran Anil (14158935)

“…COS can be produced through enzymatic conversions using chitinases, physical and chemical applications, or a combination of these strategies. COS is of significant interest for pharmacological and medical applications due to its increased water solubility and non-toxicity, with a wide range of bioactivities, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, neuroprotective, anticancer, and antioxidant effects. …”

Analysis of Maisotsenko open gas turbine power cycle with a detailed air saturator model by Saghafifar, Mohammad

“…Water/steam injection is considered as one of the most popular power augmentation techniques because of its significant impact on the gas turbine performance. …”
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The role of methanolic extract of Quercus infectoria bark in lipemia, glycemia, gastric ulcer and bacterial growth by Khouzami, L.

“…After one month of chronic extract (0.5% w/v) intake via drinking water, there was a significant increase in serum HDL-cholesterol level. …”
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Performance of Olive Waste Ash Concrete Exposed to Thermal Cycling by Al-Akhras, Nabil

“…Additionally, the resistance of OWA concrete to thermal cycling increased with increasing the OWA content. The OWA concrete containing pumice aggregate showed more resistance to thermal cycling than OWA concrete containing limestone aggregate. …”
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Geopolymer concrete incorporating recycled aggregates: A comprehensive review by Thomas, Blessen Skariah

“…However, the addition results in increased water absorption and sorptivity.…”
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A review of recent advances in the synthesis of environmentally friendly, sustainable, and nontoxic bio-lubricants: Recommendations for the future implementations by Malik, Muhammad Ali Ijaz

“…Food security is another significant concern for bio-lubricants. Consequently, it emphasized the importance of algae-based bio-lubricant sources in reducing the threat to food security, water purification, and greenhouse gas mitigation. …”
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Microfluidic Electrochemical Desalination Systems: A Review by Abuwatfa, Waad

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Effect of Acute and Chronic Moderate Red or White Wine Consumption on Fasted and Postprandial Lipemia in the Rat by Daher, Costantine F.

“…Phospholipid and cholesterol contents of CM, but not very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), were increased, indicating enhanced liver bile secretion; however, a significant increase in plasma VLDL concentration was observed. …”
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Therapeutic challenges in the management of osmotic demyelination syndrome by Mohamed Elshafei (9376832)

“…<h3>Rationale</h3><p dir="ltr">There is an increasing and compelling need for early recognition of features of osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS), and a further attempt at correcting this even where presentation is late.…”

Estimating Economic and Environmental Benefits of Urban Trees in Desert Regions by Rima J. Isaifan (8350056)

“…In addition, trees have other benefits including increasing property value, intercepting storm water runoff and saving energy needed for cooling of buildings in hot seasons. …”

Investigating the Fluorescence Quenching of Doxorubicin in Folic Acid Solutions and Its Relation to Ligand-Targeted Nanocarriers by Husseini, Ghaleb

“…Initially, we examine the effect of pH on the fluorescence spectra of FA, Dox, equimolar solutions of FA and Dox in water, HCl (0.1 M), and NaOH (0.1 M) solutions. We then measure the effect of the gradual increase of FA concentration on the fluorescence intensity of Dox in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solutions (pH of 7.4). …”
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Late Pleistocene-Holocene fluvial records of the Wadi Dishshah: hydro-climatic and archaeological implications (Southern piedmont of the Hajar Mountains, Oman) by Desruelles, Stéphane

“…Humid periods are a key component in landscape evolution and the history of early human-environment interactions, as they allowed for less-restrictive arid conditions by triggering increasing rainfall and fluvio-lacustrine activity. …”
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Adsorption and recovery of lithium ions from groundwater using date pits impregnated with cellulose nanocrystals and ionic liquid by Sara A. Wahib (17269246)

“…At pH 6, there is a significant increase in the removal efficiency where it increased to 90%. …”