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Serum Vitamin D Concentration ≥75 nmol/L Is Related to Decreased Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes; and Increased Cardiorespiratory Fitness in US Adults
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article)
A serum vitamin D [25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D] concentration of ≥75 nmol/L is recommended for optimal health. We investigated the relationship between serum 25(OH)D and metabolic syndrome (MetS), diabetes, cardiometabolic ...
Association between selenium intake, diabetes, and mortality in adults: Findings from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2014
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Cambridge University Press
, 2021 , Article)
Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed to investigate the association between Se intake, diabetes, all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a representative ...
Erratum to: Factors affecting the adoption of e-learning systems in Qatar and USA: Extending the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2)(Education Tech Research Dev, 10.1007/s11423-016-9508-8)
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Springer New York LLC
, 2017 , Article)
After publication of this article (El-Masri and Tarhini 2017), the editor asked us to provide additional details about this paper including why some of the hypotheses are similar to those of three previously published ...
Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Inadequate folate intake during pregnancy is the leading cause of the development of
neural tube defects (NTDs) in newborns. For this reason, mandatory fortification of folic acid, a
synthetic, easily bioavailable form, ...
Team Satisfaction and Student Group Performance: A Cross-Cultural Study
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2013 , Article)
The authors examined the relationship between team satisfaction and students' performance in group projects in two universities, one from the United States and one from Qatar. The results showed that there is a significant ...
An examination of assessment practices in colleges of business at various Middle East countries compared to the USA
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Inderscience Enterprises
, 2014 , Article)
This study reports the results of a survey conducted during 2007 which was mailed to deans of schools of business at institutions of higher education located within the USA and the Middle East. Schools of business are now ...
Motivations for using social media: comparative study based on cultural differences between American and Jordanian students
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Inderscience
, 2017 , Article)
Social network sites (SNSs) have gained popularity over the last decade. Students use SNSs according to their personal differences, which are influenced by cultural and demographic factors. This paper proposed a model that ...
Dietary Patterns and Hypothyroidism in U.S. Adult Population
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2024 , Article)
The thyroid gland produces hormones that are essential for various body functions. Hypothyroidism is defined as insufficient thyroid hormone production. Several studies have found associations between specific micronutrients ...