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Construing Children’S Perceptions Of Ideal Learning Spaces Based On Personal Construct Theory, Rawan Natheer Abdel Rahman
Construing Children’S Perceptions Of Ideal Learning Spaces Based On Personal Construct Theory, Rawan Natheer Abdel Rahman
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Learning is an intrinsic aspect of human experience, predominantly shaped by interactions within the socio-physical environment, including engagements with educators, peers, and the built surroundings. The design and character of these learning spaces influence children's cognitive, perceptual, and motor development while also embodying different pedagogical philosophies. Therefore, designing these spaces to align with educational shifts and enhance learning experiences requires a deep understanding of learner’s needs and perceptions. With the COVID-19 pandemic necessitating a shift to home-learning, there arose a unique opportunity to explore children’s perception of ideal learning spaces as they experienced both home and school settings. This research …
The Black Garden, Madalene Klocke
The Black Garden, Madalene Klocke
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“The Black Garden” is a novel-length fantasy fiction work. It follows the narrative of Ryan, an 18-year-old girl, who has great expectations for what her first year at university will hold. Her entire world view is tilted when she attends a party with her new roommate, Blair, and wakes up in an unfamiliar place. Ryan must fight to keep her sanity as she is thrust into the world of faeries, witches, and far worse creatures than she could have ever imagined: including her parents.
Viability Of Rental Chillers For The Gcc Region By Using Uae As A Baseline, Kenaz Thomas George
Viability Of Rental Chillers For The Gcc Region By Using Uae As A Baseline, Kenaz Thomas George
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The HVAC industry in the UAE is a lucrative business, with five companies operating in the UAE, two of which are major players in the market. COMPANY-X, is one of two and it is a multi-million-dollar company headquartered in the USA. The company has franchises in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, along with several dealerships across the country. Despite considering entering the rental market for the past six years, however, it remained just an idea until the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. The pandemic resulted in a surge in demand for rental services, specifically in the testing and vaccination …
Nurses' Experience Of Family-Centered Rounds In The Intensive Care Unit, Kaitlyn King
Nurses' Experience Of Family-Centered Rounds In The Intensive Care Unit, Kaitlyn King
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A paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system has transitioned the patient and family from care recipients to integral and valued members of the multidisciplinary team. Implementation of family-centered care within the context of the adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) remains slow to adopt in Canada despite evidence that open visitation and family presence offer many benefits to improve the delivery of quality care, and satisfaction with the overall patient experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated the ability of the healthcare team to effectively include patients and families into their daily multidisciplinary rounds. Restricted visitation policies, infection control and …
Application Of Icp Rie Techniques To Produce Cnt Arrays, Mujtaba Yar Khan Siddiqui
Application Of Icp Rie Techniques To Produce Cnt Arrays, Mujtaba Yar Khan Siddiqui
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Introducing biomolecules into cells is an important process in the field of gene therapy and in developing cures for debilitating illnesses such as HIV and cancer. However, the currently used methods for cellular transfection are slow, inefficient and expensive, causing them to be restrictive. A solution to this problem would be the carbon nanotube (CNT) array devices developed by our research group, which have been shown to be highly efficient at transporting biomolecules into cells. In the current manufacturing process, a sacrificial template with vertically aligned nanopores is used to deposit carbon in, the template then is etched away to …
Bearings Fault Classification Using Machine Learning And Dashboard For Bearing Signals Vibration, Ameirah Mohamed
Bearings Fault Classification Using Machine Learning And Dashboard For Bearing Signals Vibration, Ameirah Mohamed
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Bearings are crucial components for the mechanical system that allows relative motion between two parts. Bearings primarily used to reduce the friction on the component. However, Bearings can fail for several reasons such corrosions, fatigue and electrical damage ..etc .This research aims to develop an accurate prediction model and visualization dashboard to avoid the costly downtimes, high repair cost and enhance the maintenance experience for workers and engineers. The data used in this research is CASE WESTERN RESRVE UNIVERSITY (CWRU) bearing data set. The data set contains signals vibration readings of bearings that can used for bearings fault detection. The …
Learning To Learn From Sparse User Interactions, Krishna Prasad Neupane
Learning To Learn From Sparse User Interactions, Krishna Prasad Neupane
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The ability to learn from user interactions provides an effective means to understand user intent through their behaviors that is instrumental to improve user engagement, incorporate user feedback, and gauge user satisfaction. By leveraging important cues embedded in such interactions, a learning system can collect key evidence to uncover users’ cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors, all of which are critical to maintain and/or increase its user base. However, in practical settings, interactive systems are still challenged by sparse user interactions that are also dynamic, noisy, and highly heterogeneous. As a result, both traditional statistical learning methods and contemporary deep neural …
The Psychological Motivations Of Attendees To Engage And Share Their Event Experiences, Denise Matoushek
The Psychological Motivations Of Attendees To Engage And Share Their Event Experiences, Denise Matoushek
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Social media usage, content creation and consumption has increased steadily throughout the years. This facet has impacted the event industry and their audiences’ expectations of immersive and high-end digital opportunities with the goal of memory capturing and user generated content. In addition to providing digital event opportunities, meeting audiences on their psychological level when in attendance at events heightens the likelihood of revisits, word-of-mouth, and social media sharing. The two main psychological aspects to study are that of belonging and internal motivation. In the event field, belonging is the feeling or association to a community of peers and internal motivation …
The Association Between Total And Types Of Dietary Protein Intake And Prevelence Of Impaired Fasting Glucose And Type 2 Diabetes, Afra Salah Alsammach
The Association Between Total And Types Of Dietary Protein Intake And Prevelence Of Impaired Fasting Glucose And Type 2 Diabetes, Afra Salah Alsammach
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People with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) need to modify their dietary composition. This could assist in the management and prevention of the disease. However, the role played by the composition of specific dietary macronutrients on the risk of IFG & T2D needs further research. This study sought to examine the association between total and type of dietary protein (animal and plant) consumption with prevalence of T2D and IFG. Aims: To investigate the association between total intake and types (animal vs plant) of dietary protein intake and prevalence of IFG & T2D in adults. Data …
Exploring Food And Physical Activity Behaviours Of Adolescents After Bariatric Surgery: A Qualitative Study, Baraa Osama Alries
Exploring Food And Physical Activity Behaviours Of Adolescents After Bariatric Surgery: A Qualitative Study, Baraa Osama Alries
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In recent years, both globally and in the United Arab Emirates, adolescent obesity has emerged as a severe public health concern. Bariatric surgery is a viable treatment for adolescent obesity. However, an equally important aspect is examining the lifestyle changes, specifically concerning dietary habits and physical activity after this surgical intervention. Moreover, there is limited research on the postoperative nutrition-related nutritional and physical activity behaviors of adolescents after bariatric surgery globally, regionally, and in the UAE. The main aim of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators of diet and physical activity regimens of adolescents who had undergone bariatric …
Anti Cancer Activity Of Rhus Coriaria (Sumac) Against 5-Fluorouracil-Resistant Colorectal Cancer Cells, Zohra Nausheen Nizami
Anti Cancer Activity Of Rhus Coriaria (Sumac) Against 5-Fluorouracil-Resistant Colorectal Cancer Cells, Zohra Nausheen Nizami
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, both worldwide and in the UAE. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), a pyrimidine analogue, is a chemotherapeutic agent that is an integral component of chemotherapy regimens for CRC treatment. However, 5-FU resistance (intrinsic and/or acquired) inhibits their clinical efficacy. In recent years, there has been a growing popularity for plant-based cancer therapeutics, specifically using phytochemical compounds. Rhus coriaria (Sumac) is a Mediterranean plant whose fruits are used as a spice and medicinal herb. Extracts of Rhus coriaria fruits (RCE) have been reported to exhibit anti-cancer activity against breast cancer and CRC. In …
Modification Of Cellulose Fibers By Acyl Grafting For Oil Spill Remediation, Fatima Saif Alhumaidi
Modification Of Cellulose Fibers By Acyl Grafting For Oil Spill Remediation, Fatima Saif Alhumaidi
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Oil spills represent a significant source of aquatic pollution with substantial repercussions on the environment as well as the economic and societal well-being of coastal communities. This research project is focused on the utilization of chemically modified cellulose-based fibers to remediate oil-contaminated water. The hydroxyl groups present in cellulose were acetylated under optimized conditions, thereby rendering the fibers hydrophobic and enhancing their affinity for crude oil. The modified cellulosic material was characterized by several physical and chemical techniques (IR, TGA, contact angle measurement, SEM, and back titration) to determine the extent of acylation and assess their morphological properties. The derivatized …
Analysis Of Cycle 2 Science Textbooks For Representation Of Elements Contributing To Quality Science Textbooks As Learning Resources, Sohani Mehzabin Prova
Analysis Of Cycle 2 Science Textbooks For Representation Of Elements Contributing To Quality Science Textbooks As Learning Resources, Sohani Mehzabin Prova
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Science textbooks are a valuable resource for both students and teachers. They hold a significant role in students' learning of science. Most science teachers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rely on science textbooks as the foundation for their teaching. However, until now, limited research has been conducted to assess the appropriateness of science textbooks prescribed by the Ministry of Education in the UAE. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the representation of elements contributing to the suitability of cycle 2 (grades 5 to 8) science textbooks as learning resources as prescribed by the Ministry of Education of the UAE. …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Eating Disorders, And Mental Stress Among United Arab Emirates University Students, Maram Braikan Alotaibi
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Eating Disorders, And Mental Stress Among United Arab Emirates University Students, Maram Braikan Alotaibi
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Eating Disorders (EDs), and mental stress are understudied in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially among university students. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of IBS, ED, mental stress, their associations, and the determinants of IBS among United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted via a 48-item online-survey shared with 14,268 undergraduate/graduate students, registered during academic year 2021-2022 in UAEU. Logistic regression models were performed to examine the predictive factors associated with IBS among UAEU students in total and by ED status. Significance was determined at p< 0.05. The prevalence of IBS was 39%, ED 55.9%, and high mental stress 53.2%, and they co-existed in 15.9% of UAEU students. Students who reported consuming trigger-food were 6 times more likely to have IBS than their counterpart [AOR: 5.859; 95% CI: 3.092–11.102, p< 0.001]. Those who reported intakes of relief-food were 4 times more likely to have IBS compared to their counterpart [AOR: 3.881; 95% CI: 1.669 – 9.022, p=0.002]. Students with family history of IBS (FHIBS) were 2.6 times more likely to have IBS than their counterpart [AOR: 2.572; 95% CI: 1.420–4.660, p= 0.002]. Students with high mental stress were 1.7 times more likely to have IBS than those with low-moderate stress, when adjusted for sex and age [AOR:1.730; 1.058–2.830, p= 0.029). No significant associations existed between IBS and ED, Socioeconomic Characteristics (SEC), lifestyle, dietary, and health-related factors. UAEU students reported high prevalence of IBS, ED and mental stress. A significant relationship was found between IBS and FH-IBS, trigger- and relieving- food. This study confirmed the prevalence of IBS, ED and mental stress. Large cohort studies on university students in the UAE are warranted to establish the relationships among IBS, ED, mental stress and their determinants.
Selection Of Natural Surfactants For Possible Use In Improving Oil Recovery Of Carbonate Oil Reservoirs, Hiba Hachem Limam
Selection Of Natural Surfactants For Possible Use In Improving Oil Recovery Of Carbonate Oil Reservoirs, Hiba Hachem Limam
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Middle East petroleum industry is currently searching for the most suitable enhanced oil technique to improve the oil recovery from local oil reservoirs. The biggest challenge for the application of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in the Middle East is the harsh environment (high salinity and temperature). Surfactant (synthetic or natural) is one of the EOR major players considered for application in the Middle East. However, synthetic surfactants have several drawbacks, such as economically unattractive and environmental impacts. This study investigated the possible use of natural surfactant extracted from the leaves of three types of plants, namely Aloe Vera, Tetraena qatarensis, …
Assessing Asset Management In Aec/Fm: Unveiling Limitations And Advancing Solutions With Digital Twin, Abdelmoneim Mohamed Abdelmoti
Assessing Asset Management In Aec/Fm: Unveiling Limitations And Advancing Solutions With Digital Twin, Abdelmoneim Mohamed Abdelmoti
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In recent years, the concept of Digital Twins (DTs) has emerged as a transformative technological innovation with the potential to revolutionize asset management practices. A Digital Twin is a digital representation closely linked to a physical entity, enabling bidirectional information exchange and data-driven decision-making. Within the realm of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Facilities Management (AEC/FM), DTs offer a diverse array of applications for enhancing asset management.
/="/">This thesis aims to demystify the concept of DTs and explore their existing applications in asset management, particularly within the AEC/FM industry. To achieve this, the research employs a two-fold approach: a systematic review …
Psychosocial Predictors Of Cosmetic Surgery Acceptance Among Young Adult Women In The Uae. The Role Of Selfie Behavior, Narcissism And Religiosity: A Cross-Sectional Study, Amna Ahmad Alsadani
Psychosocial Predictors Of Cosmetic Surgery Acceptance Among Young Adult Women In The Uae. The Role Of Selfie Behavior, Narcissism And Religiosity: A Cross-Sectional Study, Amna Ahmad Alsadani
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Cosmetic surgery is prevalent in the UAE and has been linked to negative psychological and physical consequences. The present study investigates psychosocial factors expected to predict an acceptance of cosmetic surgery among young adult women in the UAE. It was hypothesized that high selfie behavior, high narcissism, and low levels of religiosity would have a positive association with an interest in cosmetic surgery. The factors that motivate people to undergo cosmetic surgery were assessed using the 15-item Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale. Selfie behavior was examined using two questions derived from previous research. Narcissism was assessed using the 16-item Narcissistic …
A Smart Chatbot System For Digitizing Service Management To Improve Business Continuity, Asraa Mohammed Albeshr
A Smart Chatbot System For Digitizing Service Management To Improve Business Continuity, Asraa Mohammed Albeshr
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Chatbots, also called digital systems that require a natural language-based interface for user interaction, are increasingly being integrated into our daily lives. These chatbots respond intelligently to voice and text and function as sophisticated entities. Its functioning includes the recognition of multiple human languages through the application of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. These chatbots find applications in various areas such as e-commerce services, medical assistance, recommendation systems, and educational purposes. This reflects the versatility and widespread adoption of this technology. AI chatbots play a crucial role in improving IT support in IT Service Management (ITSM) for better business continuity. …
An Examination Of The Association Between Sleep Quality And Psychological Distress Among University Students In The Middle East: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study, Ayesha Saeed Alsuwaidi
An Examination Of The Association Between Sleep Quality And Psychological Distress Among University Students In The Middle East: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study, Ayesha Saeed Alsuwaidi
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Literature reviews have revealed that there are limited studies on sleep quality in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and that few studies are available in the Middle Eastern region. The objective of this study was to examine the association between sleep quality and psychological distress among university students in the Middle East. A correlational cross-sectional design was determined, and a self-administered online questionnaire was used. The electronic survey was circulated amongst students on campus and received 435 responses from three universities namely, Menoufia University in Egypt, Sultan Qaboos University in the Sultanate of Oman, and United Arab Emirates University in …
The Association Between Attachment Styles And Binge Eating Behaviours: Examination Of The Mediational Role Of Emotional Dysregulation In The Arab Region, Diala Kassab
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Many factors are said to affect binge eating behaviours, one of these factors is the individual’s attachment style. Attachment styles is the early relationship that shape a child's ideas and expectations about themselves and the availability of other people. This can be mediated by the ability to effectively respond and manage emotional experiences. This thesis aimed to examine the role of emotional dysregulation on attachments styles and binge eating behaviours in the Arab region.
/="/">A sample of 326 Arab university students, predominantly Emirati and Lebanese, were recruited using convenience sampling and snowball sampling technique. Participants were asked to complete …
Examining The Parallel Mediating Effect Of Emotion Dysregulation And Eating Beliefs In The Association Between Low Self¬-Esteem And Binge Eating Behaviours, Farah Al Mohammed
Examining The Parallel Mediating Effect Of Emotion Dysregulation And Eating Beliefs In The Association Between Low Self¬-Esteem And Binge Eating Behaviours, Farah Al Mohammed
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Research in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) around the causes and non-pharmacological treatment options of binge eating behaviours and other eating disorders is limited. Moreover, given the documented increase in binge eating behaviours which, in turn, is associated with two additional eating disorders (i.e., binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa), there is an urgent need to understand the factors that are implicated in the causation and maintenance of binge eating behaviours in the UAE. A comprehensive understanding of these factors will assist psychotherapists and other mental health professionals in tailoring the interventions that they provide in the treatment and management …
Canagliflozin Ameliorates Autistic-Like Features And Mitigates Brain Oxidative Stress Levels In Valproic Acid-Induced Autism In Rats, Mohammad Moutaz Nakhal
Canagliflozin Ameliorates Autistic-Like Features And Mitigates Brain Oxidative Stress Levels In Valproic Acid-Induced Autism In Rats, Mohammad Moutaz Nakhal
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disease with a substantially increasing incidence rate. It is mainly characterized by repetitive behavior, intellectual difficulties, social communication and interactions deficits. Many medications, dietary supplements, and behavioral treatments have been recommended for ASD management, however, there is no cure yet. Recent studies have examined the therapeutic potential of the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in neurodevelopmental diseases, based on their proved anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The main objective of this study is to assess the ability of canagliflozin in improving the behavioural characteristics of autistic rats and investigate the efficacy of canagliflozin in …
Maladaptive Daydreaming And Social Anxiety: Prevalence And The Mediating Role Of Emotional Regulation, Riffa Fathima Abuthahir
Maladaptive Daydreaming And Social Anxiety: Prevalence And The Mediating Role Of Emotional Regulation, Riffa Fathima Abuthahir
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Previous studies have generated mixed evidence regarding the magnitude of the prevalence of Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD). In addition, although previous studies have identified an association between Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) and Social Anxiety (SA), literature is sparse in exploring the underlying factors such as emotional regulation difficulties that might mediate this relationship. The current study attempted to investigate the prevalence of MD and self-perceived levels of Social Anxiety (SA) among undergraduate students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It also attempted to explore whether difficulties in regulating emotions mediate the relationship between MD and self-perceived levels SA. A cross-sectional design with …
Examining The Relationship Between Help-Seeking Behaviors, Mental Health Perceptions, And Preferred Modality Of Therapy Services Among University Students In Arab Countries: A Comparitive Study, Roxanne Wolmarans
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As mental health concerns continue to grow in the modern world, many are faced with barriers to seeking help due to attitudes, beliefs and self-stigma. This is especially true within Arab cultures. The main objective for this study was to examine how these attitudes, beliefs and self-stigma may impact a person’s help seeking behavior’s when compared to a preferred modality of treatment, namely online and face-to-face therapy. A cross-sectional study using online surveys consisting of the Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Survey (SSOSH), the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale - Short Form (ATSPPH - SF), the Online Counselling Attitude …
Chaotically-Disengaged Family Functioning And Depressive Symptoms In Muslim University Students: The Mediating Effect Of Psychological Flexibility And Self-Compassion, Sabina Ioana Varga
Chaotically-Disengaged Family Functioning And Depressive Symptoms In Muslim University Students: The Mediating Effect Of Psychological Flexibility And Self-Compassion, Sabina Ioana Varga
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Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues among university students. Growing evidence suggests an association between impaired family functioning and increased depressive symptoms. However, there is a gap in the literature with regards to the factors that mediate this relationship. Psychological flexibility and self-compassion are two factors that have been previously linked to both family functioning and depressive symptoms. The present study aims to investigate the mediation role of psychological flexibility and self-compassion on the association between chaotically-disengaged family functioning and depressive symptoms in Muslim university students. Whilst previous studies have been conducted in this topic area …
Exploring The Relationship And Impact Of Islamic Religious Coping On The Meaning Made Following The Loss Of A Loved One, Yara Ihab Am Ali
Exploring The Relationship And Impact Of Islamic Religious Coping On The Meaning Made Following The Loss Of A Loved One, Yara Ihab Am Ali
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Coping after a loss of a loved one can play out differently for different individuals. The existing literature examines coping with loss and bereavement, but it is often with specific types of loss, and usually with western populations or religions. This paper examines the impact of Islamic religious coping onto the meaning made (integration of stressful event) following the loss of a loved one to death, in a diverse ethnic background sample population of various Muslims who have experienced loss in the past 5 years. The study focuses specifically on positive religious coping, and whether it would have a positive …
Coastal Bathymetry Of The United Arab Emirates Using Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Data, Naser Salem Aldahmani
Coastal Bathymetry Of The United Arab Emirates Using Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Data, Naser Salem Aldahmani
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Bathymetry is the study of the bed under the water's surface, giving us the water's depth. The Thesis will be about studying the coastal area of the UAE by using satellite images that can help access large regions of the UAE Coast. Also, by using a history of 5 years of satellite visible bands and NIR images, we can see the change of depth near the coastal. The benefit of that study will help to build ship baths through shallow water and to go in and out of ports of UAE. Early warnings of the sea level increasing near the …
Risk Factors For Eating Disorders Among Uae University Students: The Role Of Family Dysfunction And Attachment Styles, Aya Jaber Dandachi
Risk Factors For Eating Disorders Among Uae University Students: The Role Of Family Dysfunction And Attachment Styles, Aya Jaber Dandachi
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A topic that is highly researched nowadays in the UAE is eating disorders (EDs). They are characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating-related behaviors that can result in altered consumption of food. Literature has suggested that there are several factors that can make an individual vulnerable to EDs, including family dynamics and attachment styles. This thesis is an attempt to examine the impact of family dynamics and early attachment on mental health wellbeing. The main objective is to examine how family dysfunctional concepts (rigid, chaotic, enmeshed, and disengaged) and attachment styles (close, dependent, and anxious) can be potential risk factors …
Association Of Human Leukocyte Antigen (Hla) Alleles With Atopic Dermatitis In The Uae Population, Suhib Ziad Abu Jwayed
Association Of Human Leukocyte Antigen (Hla) Alleles With Atopic Dermatitis In The Uae Population, Suhib Ziad Abu Jwayed
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In the face of the increasing global prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition, this thesis seeks to elucidate the genetic underpinnings of AD within the UAE population. Previous literature has underscored the ethnic-specific involvement of Human Leukocytes Antigen (HLA) genetic variations, especially within HLA-A and HLA-DRB1 genes, in the pathogenesis of various skin diseases, including AD. Leveraging this knowledge, our research specifically aimed to investigate the association between these HLA variants and AD in the UAE. Utilizing a comparative approach, the frequencies of HLA-A and HLA-DRB1 variants were assessed in AD patients vis-à-vis a control group. …
Biochemical Charactrization Of A Fructosyltransferase Enzyme From A Halophilic Archaeon, Haloarcula Marismotui, For Biotechnological Applications, Ahlam Khalifa Al Ameri
Biochemical Charactrization Of A Fructosyltransferase Enzyme From A Halophilic Archaeon, Haloarcula Marismotui, For Biotechnological Applications, Ahlam Khalifa Al Ameri
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Fructosyltransferase enzymes are involved in the production of fructans, which are polymers of fructose and naturally present in many foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and cereals. Fructans with short chain lengths are called Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which are small dietary fibers having low caloric values and are known as “prebiotics”. Fructans have a broad range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries. They have unique physiochemical properties and functionalities depending on the source of enzyme used for their production. The present study aimed at the utilization of a recently discovered unique fructosyltransferase enzyme from an extremely halophilic microorganism, …