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The effects of a change in the point system on immigration
Published 2016“…In parallel, points for a subjective assessment of “adaptability” were decreased. …”
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Effect of increasing the number of anchors on the flexural performance of FRP-strengthened RC beams
Published 2024“…Three concrete beams having a length, depth, and width of 2000, 250, 200 mm, respectively, were tested under a four-point bending test. The first beam was strengthened and unanchored, and the other two beams were strengthened and anchored with one or two 14-mm diameter FRP anchors on each side, respectively. …”
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Stochastic Programming for Hub Energy Management Considering Uncertainty Using Two-Point Estimate Method and Optimization Algorithm
Published 2023“…In this study, the uncertainty of solar and wind energy sources is modeled using Hang’s two-point estimating method (TPEM). The IARO algorithm is applied to calculate the best capacity of hub energy equipment, such as solar and wind renewable energy sources, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, steam boilers, energy storage, and electric cars in the day-ahead market. …”
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THz-Enabled UAV Communications Under Pointing Errors: Tractable Statistical Channel Modeling and Security Analysis
Published 2025“…<p dir="ltr">Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly being utilized as mobile base stations for rapidly establishing temporary wireless coverage in emergency situations and remote locations. …”
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Do high energy-efficient buildings increase overheating risk in cold climates? Causes and mitigation measures required under recent and future climates
Published 2022“…The results also showed that natural ventilation in the high energy-efficient buildings is sufficient to reduce the overheating risk under the current climate but will require additional interior and exterior shading under future climates.…”
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Increasing efficiency of atriums in hot, arid zones
Published 2019“…This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).…”
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A novel on design and implementation of hybrid MPPT controllers for solar PV systems under various partial shading conditions
Published 2024“…In this work, various hybrid optimization controllers are studied for tracing the working power point of the PV under different Partial Shading Conditions. …”
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Leading Insights Point of Care Ultrasound Education in Neurocritical Care: A Call to Action
Published 2023“…Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly being recognized as an essential skill for critical care providers, intended to enhance clinical assessments to improve patient care. …”
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Increased leptin expression in mice with bacterial peritonitis is partially regulated by tumor necrosis factor alpha
Published 1998“…We conclude that leptin expression is under partial regulatory control of TNF-α in peritonitis, but the anorexia is not dependent on increased leptin production.…”
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An Ultrafast Maximum Power Point Setting Scheme for Photovoltaic Arrays Using Model Parameter Identification
Published 2015“…<p dir="ltr">Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for photovoltaic (PV) arrays is essential to optimize conversion efficiency under variable and nonuniform irradiance conditions. …”
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Osteoporosis: An under-recognized public health problem
Published 2016“…<p dir="ltr">Over 200 million people suffer from osteoporosis worldwide, which occurs when bone tissues become structurally deteriorated and bone mass becomes fragile, resulting in an increased risk of fracture. This review aims to describe the underlying risk factors and provide guidance on changes in lifestyle for those at risk of developing osteoporosis. …”
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International environmental agreements under endogenous uncertainty
Published 2014“…Using a two-period model where the probability of a regime shift increases in the first-period pollution stock, we examine the issue of coalition formation under both fixed and dynamic membership. …”
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The Genetic Pathways Underlying Immunotherapy in Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Published 2021“…DCM is characterized by dilation and systolic dysfunction of one or both ventricles. It has an underlying genetic basis or can develop subsequent to various etiologies that cause myocardium inflammation (secondary causes). …”
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Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
Published 2025“…<p dir="ltr">Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM)-based Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication systems offer immense potential for high-capacity, secure links, but their performance is highly sensitive to pointing errors. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of OAM systems under pointing inaccuracies for both short-range terrestrial links and long-range inter-satellite communications. …”
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COVID-19 may have increased global support for universal health coverage: multi-country observational study
Published 2023“…</p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The COVID-19 pandemic may have been a potential turning point in the global public support for UHC, as evidenced by a higher level of consensus that governments should be guarantors of healthcare.…”
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Influence of Household Water Filters on Bacteria Growth and Trace Metals in Tap Water of Doha, Qatar
Published 2018“…<p>Deteriorating water quality from aging infrastructure, growing threat of pollution from industrialization and urbanization, and increasing awareness about waterborne diseases are among the factors driving the surge in worldwide use of point-of-entry (POE) and point-of-use (POU) filters. …”
