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“Is percutaneous extraction of gallstones safe and effective in high-risk patients? Evidence from a systematic review”
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Gallstone disease in high-risk patients presents a management dilemma as cholecystectomy is often not performed due to their co-morbidities. Alternatively, such patients can be managed by percutaneous removal of gallstones. ...
Performance analysis of various machine learning algorithms for CO2 leak prediction and characterization in geo-sequestration injection wells
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
The effective detection and prevention of CO2 leakage in active injection wells are paramount for safe carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives. This study assesses five fundamental machine learning algorithms, namely, ...
Medicinal properties of Qatari wetland plants: A review
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AkiNik Publications
, 2024 , Article)
For over 60,000 years, human dependence on herbal remedies has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine. However, recent times have witnessed escalating concerns about the sustainability of these practices, especially ...
Whole genome-based genetic insights of bla NDM producing clinical E. coli isolates in hospital settings of Pakistant
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American Society for Microbiology
, 2023 , Article)
Carbapenem resistance among Enterobacterales has become a global health concern. Clinical Escherichia coli isolates producing the metallo β-lactamase NDM have been isolated from two hospitals in Faisalabad, Pakistan. These ...
Single and multiphase flow leak detection in onshore/offshore pipelines and subsurface sequestration sites: An overview
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Leaks may occur in existing pipelines, even when designed with quality construction and appropriate regulations. The economic impact of oil spills and natural gas dispersion from leaks can be huge. Failure to detect pipeline ...
Thermoeconomic Analysis of a Solar-Assisted Industrial Process Heating System
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Wiley-Hindawi
, 2024 , Article)
Thermal energy in the industrial sector for process heating applications in the range of 50 to 250°C consumes about 35% of the global fossil fuel. Cascaded solar thermal systems are promising solutions to meet clean and ...
Heat transfer measurements of Polyalpha-Olefin- boron nitride nanofluids for thermal management and lubrication applications
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
In this paper, the first study is reported combining Polyalpha-Olefin (PAO) oil with hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN) to produce new class of nanofluids for heat transfer and lubrication applications. The heat transfer ...
Antibacterial and catalytic performance of rGO-CNT-ZrO2 composite
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2023 , Article)
In recent years, there has been a rise in public awareness regarding antibacterial properties and commercial opportunities for their use in the medical field. The current study describes the fabrication of a ternary ...
Optimising small-scale electronic commerce supply chain operations: a dynamic cost-sharing contract approach
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
For small-scale electronic commerce supply chains, designing effective strategies to improve operational effectiveness, market share and long-term survival are essential aspects. However, researchers have given less attention ...
Opportunities and Challenges to the Implementation of Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) in SMES: The Case of the State of Qatar
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Walter de Gruyter
, 2023 , Article)
The purpose of this paper is to identify the opportunities and barriers to the implementation of VBHC in SMEs in Qatar. A semi-structured survey was developed to investigate the perspectives of healthcare providers, from ...