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Evaluation of Transit Signal Priority Implementation for Bus Transit along a Major Arterial Using Microsimulation
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Transit Signal Priority (TSP) provides preferential treatment for public transit vehicles at signalized intersections when implemented. TSP is usually provided by interrupting the typical signal timings and extending the ...
Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Background Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for death and disability, but its overall association with health remains
complex given the possible protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption on some conditions. ...
Gold-containing compound BDG-I inhibits the growth of A549 lung cancer cells through the deregulation of miRNA expression
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Gold complex bis(diethyldithiocarbamato-gold(I)) bis(diphenylphosphino) methane (BDG-I) is cytotoxic toward different cancer cell lines. We compared the cytotoxic effect of BDG-I with that of cisplatin in the A549 lung ...
Group OSCE (GOSCE) as a formative clinical assessment tool for pre-clerkship medical students at the University of Sharjah
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Objectives: Continuous formative assessment with appropriate feedback is the pillar of effective clinical teaching and learning. Group Objective Structured Clinical Examination (GOSCE) has been reported as a resource-effective ...
Changes in Driving Behavior Across Age Cohorts in an Arab Culture: The Case of State of Qatar
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
In this investigation, we aimed to examine the structure of the Driving Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ) across age cohorts spanning 14 to 55 years in the State of Qatar. In addition, we aimed to examine variations in driving ...
Performance evaluation of the inside intersection median-turn lane markings on the mobility and safety performance of signalized intersections in the Philippines and Japan
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Signalized intersections are one of the key elements that play a vital role at road networks. The efficiency and safety levels of intersections can affect the operational performance of the whole system. In general, turning ...
Pedestrians' Speed Analysis at Signalized Crosswalks
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Pedestrian speed is essential for designing signal timings as well as for understanding pedestrian safety issues. This paper presents analysis of three types of pedestrian speeds (entry speed, crossing speed, and exit ...
"Toxic pleasures”: A study of eating out behavior in Arab female university students and its associations with psychological distress and disordered eating
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
University years are a critical period in which young people establish independence and adopt lasting health behaviors. The aim of this study was to estimate the
associations between eating out, psychological distress, ...
Perspectives and attitudes of jordanian medical and paramedical students toward surrogate pregnancy
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Taylor & Francis Group
, 2018 , Article)
Purpose: This study aims at investigating the perspectives of Jordanian medical and paramedical students on surrogate pregnancy. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study design was used. The sample consisted ...