Academic Articles & Research Papers

Crafting Tradition and Innovation: Gulf Sandals

The common name of the traditional Gulf sandal is “Zbeiri Na al”, where “Zbeiri” is the name of the design and “Na al” is the name of the traditional sandal from this region. These sandals embody the fusion of cultural identity and craftsma...

From ideation to execution: Unleashing the power of generative AI in modern digital marketing and customer engagement- A systematic literature review and case study

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is revolutionizing digital marketing by auto-content creation, personalized customer experience, and data-driven decisions. This study conducts a systematic literature review and case study analysis ...

Digital strategies and consumer engagement in fashion livestream commerce: A cross-market analysis

Type of the article: Research Article AbstractLivestream commerce has become an increasingly important channel in digital fashion retail because it integrates entertainment, interaction, and real-time purchasing within a single shopping en...

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Association With PTH and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in a Multicultural Pediatric Population in the United Arab Emirates, 2023.

Microbiology laboratory consolidation at the National Reference Laboratory, United Arab Emirates: implementation, early outcomes, and lessons learned from a hub-and-spoke network redesign.

Tobacco smoking using Midwakh is an emerging health problem--evidence from a large cross-sectional survey in the United Arab Emirates.

IntroductionAccurate information about the prevalence and types of tobacco use is essential to deliver effective public health policy. We aimed to study the prevalence and modes of tobacco consumption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), part...

Comparative investigation of similar and dissimilar AA6061/AA7075, AA6061/AA2024, and AA6061/AA5083 joints produced by continuous-drive friction welding

This study considers continuous-drive friction welding to compare AA6061/AA6061, AA6061/AA7075, AA6061/AA2024, and AA6061/AA5083 joints produced under the same nominal processing conditions. Optical and scanning electron microscopy, EDS, XR...

Dependence of Freeze-Out Parameters on Collision Energies and Cross-Sections

We analyzed the transverse momentum spectra (pT) reported by the NA61/SHINE and NA49 experiments in inelastic proton–proton (pp) and central Lead–Lead (Pb−Pb), Argon–Scandium (Ar−Sc), and Beryllium–Beryllium (Be−Be) collisions with the Blas...

Evaluation of joint and muscle function of paediatric upper and lower extremities

Road traffic crashes are the leading cause of injuries, disabilities, and fatalities for children and young adults. Extremity joint injuries have been identified as one of the contributing factors to chronic disabilities among children in r...

Impact of using virtual and concrete manipulatives on students’ learning of fractions

Fraction is considered one of the main topics in mathematics in the early years. Many students struggle to progress in fractions in the classrooms and on exams. Teaching strategies are among the most important factors affecting student lear...

Characterization and modeling of nanotips fabricated in the field ion microscope

Nanotips are considered significant elements in some of nanotechnology instruments. They are used in scanning probe microscopes and electron microscopes to characterize materials at the nano and atomic scales. Therefore, the size and profil...

The Mediating Effect of Social Anxiety on the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Body Dissatisfaction Among University Students

Body dissatisfaction has become increasingly common among women and young adults and has only become worse in the digital age, where people have increased access to social media and are in constant competition and comparisons with their “fr...

Improving stroke awareness through a culturally adapted audiovisual intervention in the United Arab Emirates

ObjectivesThis study evaluates the effectiveness of a brief, culturally tailored educational video in improving stroke-related knowledge among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).MethodsA pre-post intervention study was conducted wi...

Performance of Different Cotton and Nylon Swabs on DNA Recovery and Storage

Touch DNA samples are routine yet challenging pieces of evidence that provide investigators with information that helps them solve crimes. However, this type of evidence can be easily lost if the correct collection method is not used. This ...

Camel Milk Targeting Insulin Receptor—Toward Understanding the Antidiabetic Effects of Camel Milk

Camel milk (CM) is known for its beneficial virtues in the human diet and health. This includes its antidiabetic properties demonstrated in many in vitro and in vivo studies. Nevertheless, the scientific rationale behind the molecular and c...

An analysis of the Indian Economy during the three COVID-19 pandemic waves

The objective of the study was to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on India’s economy. The analysis focused on several economic metrics, including stock market prices, the rupee’s value in relation to the US dollar, economic act...

Vesicular Carriers for Phytochemical Delivery: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques and Applications

Natural substances, especially those derived from plants, exhibit a diverse range of therapeutic benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects. Nevertheless, their use in clinical settings is freque...

A survey dataset on determinants of administrative corruption

This data article describes a survey dataset on administrative corruption and its main determinants (culture, organizational culture, political instability, and institutional weakness) in addition to social class. Prior research was consult...

Current Evidence on Gene-Based and Epigenetic Therapeutic, Diagnostic, and Prognostic Strategies in Epithelial-Derived Carcinomas: A Scoping Review

Background: Epithelial-derived carcinomas exhibit genomic instability due to genetic mutation and epigenetic dysregulation. Mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and noncoding RNA regulation may lead to tumor progressio...

Investigating the genetic makeup of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in the United Arab Emirates population through next-generation sequencing

Abstract The Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules are central to immune response and have associations with the phenotypes of various diseases and induced drug toxicity. Further, the role of HLA molecules in presenting antigens significa...