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Durability of Reinforced Concrete Beams Externally Strengthened with CFRP Laminates under Harsh Climatic Conditions
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2021 , Article)
This paper addresses the durability of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates under natural and saline environments in the Arabian Gulf. Beam specimens were conditioned ...
Understanding the buffering effect of social media use on anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
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Springer
, 2021 , Article)
During the COVID-19 outbreak, lockdown measures have been deployed worldwide. In the wake of these measures, internet and social media use has reached unprecedented peaks. We hypothesize that social media can, in the context ...
Effects of plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction training in male u17 soccer players
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
This project investigated the effect of adding 8 weeks of bi-weekly plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction (PSSCoD) training into standard training for elite youth soccer players from Tunisia. A training group ...
Numerical and experimental investigation of utilizing the porous media model for windbreaks CFD simulation
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Windbreaks such as vegetation barriers, fences, and buildings' perforated facades are used in various environmental and wind mitigation applications. Numerical simulation of the airflow through windbreaks is challenging ...
Static and dynamic investigations on leaching/retention of nutrients from raw poultry manure biochars and amended agricultural soil
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
In this study, nutrients release/adsorption from/by raw poultry manure-derived biochar produced at a pyrolysis temperature of 600 °C (RPM-B) was assessed under static and dynamic conditions. Batch sequential leaching ...
Seven novel glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency variants identified in the Qatari population
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDD) is the most common red cell enzymopathy in the world. In Qatar, the incidence of G6PDD is estimated at around 5%; however, no study has investigated the ...
Oncolytic viruses as nanomedicines against the tumor microenvironment
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AMG Transcend Association
, 2021 , Article Review)
The tumor microenvironment is best described as the battleground for fighting cancer and the host immune system. Contrary to primitive beliefs that cancer growth and progression are solely dependent on cancer cells, recent ...
An investigation into the avoidability of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome
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Springer Nature
, 2021 , Article)
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a rising morbidity amongst hospitalized patients. Whilst clinical protocols for the management of individual DRESS cases have been well established, ...
Primary cam morphology; Bump, burden or bog-standard? A concept analysis
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2021 , Article)
Background Cam morphology, a distinct bony morphology of the hip, is prevalent in many athletes, and a risk factor for hip-related pain and osteoarthritis. Secondary cam morphology, due to existing or previous hip disease ...
Characterization of tbm muck for construction applications
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
This paper investigates the potential utilization of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) muck generated from Doha's Metro Gold Line in different construction applications. The properties of the raw TBM muck were studied, and ...