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Comparative chloroplast genomics of endangered euphorbia species: Insights into hotspot divergence, repetitive sequence variation, and phylogeny
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
Euphorbia is one of the largest genera in the Euphorbiaceae family, comprising 2000 species possessing commercial, medicinal, and ornamental importance. However, there are very little data available on their molecular ...
Performance Analysis of Resource Allocation in THz-Based Subcarrier Index Modulation Systems for Mobile Users
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2021 , Article)
The recent demand for connections to a huge number of users with very high data rates have motivated research communities to investigate communications into the higher frequency bands, such as millimeter waves and TeraHertz ...
Emergency department presentations of alcohol and other substance misuse: First cross-sectional national study in Qatar
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2021 , Article)
Objectives This study attempts the first in a series of investigations into the misuse of alcohol and substances in Qatar. This study explores the emergency presentations of alcohol and substance abuse to all the state ...
Fourier transform infrared imaging-A novel approach to monitor bio molecular changes in subacute mild traumatic brain injury
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be defined as a disorder in the function of the brain after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can cause devastating effects, ...
Suspected Agomelatine-induced restless legs syndrome: a case report
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by unpleasant and distressing sensations in the lower limbs that are more pronounced in the evening, commence or worsen at rest, and show ...
COVID-19 in Ethiopia: A geospatial analysis of vulnerability to infection, case severity and death
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2021 , Article)
Background COVID-19 has caused a global public health crisis affecting most countries, including Ethiopia, in various ways. This study maps the vulnerability to infection, case severity and likelihood of death from COVID-19 ...
The role of polypropylene microfibers in thermal properties and post-heating behavior of cementitious composites
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2020 , Article)
This paper experimentally studied the effect of polypropylene (PP) microfibers on thermal and post-heating mechanical behaviors of cementitious composites. Cement mortars with small dosage of polypropylene fibers were ...
Modeling electricity consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic across six socioeconomic sectors in the State of Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
The propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated measures taken by many countries to slow down the spread of the disease, has significantly affected all aspects of people's lives, including the global energy ...
Dexamethasone induces the expression and function of tryptophan-2-3-dioxygenase in sk-mel-28 melanoma cells
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Tryptophan-2,3-dioxygenase (TDO) is one of the key tryptophan-catabolizing enzymes with immunoregulatory properties in cancer. Contrary to expectation, clinical trials showed that inhibitors of the ubiquitously expressed ...
The impact of microbial composition on postprandial glycaemia and lipidaemia: A systematic review of current evidence
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
Postprandial hyperglycaemia is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent studies highlight the role of the gut microbiome in influencing postprandial glycaemic (PPG) and lipidaemic (PPL) responses. ...