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Renewable and non-renewable energy use - economic growth nexus: The case of MENA Net Oil Importing Countries
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article Review)
This study examines the energy use - economic growth nexus by disaggregating energy use into two types of energy, renewable and non-renewable energy use. Our sample consists of eleven MENA Net Oil Importing Countries (NOICs) ...
Relationship between body mass index, risk of venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies among four million participants
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article Review)
Background: The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is a controversial issue. This dose-response meta-analysis was performed to investigate the ...
Body mass index and risk of Parkinson, Alzheimer, Dementia, and Dementia mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies among 5 million participants
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2022 , Article Review)
Objective: Inconsistent results regarding the association between the Body Mass Index (BMI) and brain disorders have been reported. We performed this study to investigate the association between BMI and risk of Parkinson, ...
Latest trends of security and privacy in recommender systems: A comprehensive review and future perspectives
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
With the widespread use of Internet of things (IoT), mobile phones, connected devices and artificial intelligence (AI), recommender systems (RSs) have become a booming technology because of their capability to analyze big ...
Evaluating Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)-Based Systems from a Human-Centric Perspective
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article Review)
Internet of Things (IoT)-based systems are rapidly evolving, offering promising technological, financial and social prospects in multiple domains, including healthcare. Medical systems, integrated with IoT features, can ...
Testing the Kuznets Curve hypothesis for Qatar: A comparison between carbon dioxide and ecological footprint
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article Review)
This paper explores the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) using two different environment indicators: the carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) and the ecological footprint (EF) in Qatar over the 1980-2011 period. ...
The nonlinear effect of foreign ownership on capital structure in Japan: A panel threshold analysis
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article Review)
This study scrutinizes the nonlinear relationship between foreign ownership and corporate leverage decisions by applying a panel threshold model to a sample that comprises a balanced panel data set of 1027 Japanese firms. ...
Lifestyle and Dietary Patterns as Risk Factors for Osteoporosis: A Literature Review
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2022 , Article Review)
Background: Osteoporosis is a major public health concern and is highly prevalent worldwide. There is increasing evidence about the importance of nutrition to this chronic condition.
Aim: In this literature review, we ...
Engineering students' conceptions of collaboration, group-based strategy use, and perceptions of assessment in PBL: A case study in Qatar
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Tempus Publications
, 2020 , Article Review)
This study has investigated the natures of collaboration, group-based strategy use, and perception of assessment, as well as interactions among these aspects, by examining group performance in engineering students' first ...
Cell-Based Therapy for Tooth Replantation Following Avulsion: A Systematic Review
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Mary Ann Liebert Inc.
, 2022 , Article Review)
The management of avulsed teeth undergoing delayed replantation remains a clinical challenge as there are currently no effective interventions that can improve periodontal healing and prevent replacement root resorption. ...