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A new DC-DC multilevel breed of XY converter family for renewable energy applications: Ly multilevel structured boost converter
(2018 , Conference Paper)
© 2018 IEEE. This paper presents a new multilevel breed of XY converter family, called LY Multilevel Boost Converter (LY-MBC) topologies for renewable energy applications. Four LY-MBC topologies are designed to obtain a ...
Breaking HK17 in Practice
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
In November 2017, Hecht and Kamlofsky submitted HK17, a quaternion(octonion)-based Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol, to NIST post-quantum cryptography project, and thought that at least O(p8) arithmetic operations are ...
Assessment of calcified aortic valve leaflet deformations and blood flow dynamics using fluid-structure interaction modeling
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Aortic valve diseases are among the most common cardiovascular defects. Since a non-functioning valve results in disturbed blood flow conditions, the diagnosis of such defects is based on identification of stenosis via ...
Light rail transit and land use in Qatar: An integrated planning strategy for Al-Qassar's TOD
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ArchNet
, 2016 , Article)
The State of Qatar is presently facing the development of major transport infrastructure, to be finalized (A) by 2022 for the planned FIFA World Cup and (B) by 2030, as envisioned by the comprehensive national development ...
The effect of protein supplementation on body muscle mass and fat mass in post-bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled trial (RCT) study protocol.
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BioMed Central
, 2018 , Article)
Severe weight loss through means of bariatric surgery has been associated with loss of muscle mass due to lack of absorption of protein. The aim of this RCT is to investigate the effectiveness of protein supplementation ...
Role of the Gastrointestinal Tract Microbiome in the Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus.
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
, 2017 , Article)
The incidence of diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing throughout the world. Although the exact cause of the disease is not fully clear, perhaps, genetics, ethnic origin, obesity, age, and lifestyle are considered as few ...
Substantial toxic effect of water-pipe smoking on the early stage of embryonic development
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Oxford University Press
, 2017 , Article)
Water-pipe smoking (WPS) is the most widespread tobacco use in the Middle-East, and is rapidly spreading globally. Smoke from WP contains most of the compounds present in cigarette smoke, although in different proportions. ...
Utilizing Cloud Computing in public sector cases from the world
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IEEE
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
© 2017 IEEE. E-government success requires leadership, huge funds and efforts to overcome the challenges faced by governments especially in developing countries. Cloud computing is an option that can provide governments ...
General practitioner use of a C-reactive protein point-of-care test to help target antibiotic prescribing in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (the PACE study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
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BioMed Central
, 2017 , Article)
Most patients presenting with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care are prescribed an antibiotic, which may not always be appropriate and may cause harm. C-reactive protein ...
Combine iron Chelation therapy ameliorates decline of iron on iron loaded Zebrafish embryo
(2017 , Conference Proceedings)
Thalassemia is the most common genetically inherited blood disorder in the world arisen
from defect in hemoglobin production, resulting in ineffective erythropoiesis and rapid destruction
of RBC in the periphery that ...