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Islamic University of Gaza
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About: Islamic University of Gaza is a education organization based out in Gaza, Palestinian Territory. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Compressive strength. The organization has 702 authors who have published 1282 publications receiving 15372 citations. The organization is also known as: IU Gaza & The University of Gaza.
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Daniel J. Klionsky1, Amal Kamal Abdel-Aziz2, Sara Abdelfatah3, Mahmoud Abdellatif4 +2980 more•Institutions (777)
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a set of guidelines for investigators to select and interpret methods to examine autophagy and related processes, and for reviewers to provide realistic and reasonable critiques of reports that are focused on these processes.
Abstract: In 2008, we published the first set of guidelines for standardizing research in autophagy. Since then, this topic has received increasing attention, and many scientists have entered the field. Our knowledge base and relevant new technologies have also been expanding. Thus, it is important to formulate on a regular basis updated guidelines for monitoring autophagy in different organisms. Despite numerous reviews, there continues to be confusion regarding acceptable methods to evaluate autophagy, especially in multicellular eukaryotes. Here, we present a set of guidelines for investigators to select and interpret methods to examine autophagy and related processes, and for reviewers to provide realistic and reasonable critiques of reports that are focused on these processes. These guidelines are not meant to be a dogmatic set of rules, because the appropriateness of any assay largely depends on the question being asked and the system being used. Moreover, no individual assay is perfect for every situation, calling for the use of multiple techniques to properly monitor autophagy in each experimental setting. Finally, several core components of the autophagy machinery have been implicated in distinct autophagic processes (canonical and noncanonical autophagy), implying that genetic approaches to block autophagy should rely on targeting two or more autophagy-related genes that ideally participate in distinct steps of the pathway. Along similar lines, because multiple proteins involved in autophagy also regulate other cellular pathways including apoptosis, not all of them can be used as a specific marker for bona fide autophagic responses. Here, we critically discuss current methods of assessing autophagy and the information they can, or cannot, provide. Our ultimate goal is to encourage intellectual and technical innovation in the field.
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University of Oxford1, University of the Philippines Manila2, Cairo University3, College of Health Sciences, Bahrain4, Al-Azhar University – Gaza5, University of Insubria6, National University of Rwanda7, North Bristol NHS Trust8, Mbarara University of Science and Technology9, Islamic University of Gaza10, National Autonomous University of Mexico11, University of California, San Diego12, National University of Science and Technology13, Gulu University14, Oxford Brookes University15, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board16, University of Huddersfield17, Harvard University18, Mexican Social Security Institute19, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre20, Lancaster University21, University of Alberta22, Southampton General Hospital23
TL;DR: COVID-19 infections and deaths among HCWs follow that of the general population around the world, and the need for universal guidelines for testing and reporting of infections in HCWs is highlighted.
Abstract: Objectives To estimate COVID-19 infections and deaths in healthcare workers (HCWs) from a global perspective during the early phases of the pandemic. Design Systematic review. Methods Two parallel searches of academic bibliographic databases and grey literature were undertaken until 8 May 2020. Governments were also contacted for further information where possible. There were no restrictions on language, information sources used, publication status and types of sources of evidence. The AACODS checklist or the National Institutes of Health study quality assessment tools were used to appraise each source of evidence. Outcome measures Publication characteristics, country-specific data points, COVID-19-specific data, demographics of affected HCWs and public health measures employed. Results A total of 152 888 infections and 1413 deaths were reported. Infections were mainly in women (71.6%, n=14 058) and nurses (38.6%, n=10 706), but deaths were mainly in men (70.8%, n=550) and doctors (51.4%, n=525). Limited data suggested that general practitioners and mental health nurses were the highest risk specialities for deaths. There were 37.2 deaths reported per 100 infections for HCWs aged over 70 years. Europe had the highest absolute numbers of reported infections (119 628) and deaths (712), but the Eastern Mediterranean region had the highest number of reported deaths per 100 infections (5.7). Conclusions COVID-19 infections and deaths among HCWs follow that of the general population around the world. The reasons for gender and specialty differences require further exploration, as do the low rates reported in Africa and India. Although physicians working in certain specialities may be considered high risk due to exposure to oronasal secretions, the risk to other specialities must not be underestimated. Elderly HCWs may require assigning to less risky settings such as telemedicine or administrative positions. Our pragmatic approach provides general trends, and highlights the need for universal guidelines for testing and reporting of infections in HCWs. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020.
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TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive literature review was deployed to generate a set of factors believed to affect project performance, and a total of 120 questionnaires were distributed to three key groups of project participants, namely owners, consultants and contractors.
Abstract: Construction projects located in the Gaza Strip, Palestine suffer from many problems and complex issues. Consequently, the objective of this paper is to identify the factors affecting the performance of local construction projects; and to elicit perceptions of their relative importance. A comprehensive literature review was deployed to generate a set of factors believed to affect project performance. A total of 120 questionnaires were distributed to 3 key groups of project participants; namely owners, consultants and contractors. The survey findings indicate that all 3 groups agree that the most important factors affecting project performance are: delays because of borders/roads closure leading to materials shortage; unavailability of resources; low level of project leadership skills; escalation of material prices; unavailability of highly experienced and qualified personnel; and poor quality of available equipment and raw materials. Based on these findings, the paper recommends that: 1) project ...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined experimentally the mechanical properties and permeability characteristics of the interface between normal concrete (NC) substrate which represents old concrete structures and an overlay of ultra high performance fiber concrete (UHPFC) as a repair material.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify factors affecting labour productivity within building projects, and rank these factors according to their relative importance from a contractor's viewpoint, based on a survey of 45 factors considered in a survey.
Abstract: Productivity remains an intriguing subject and a dominant issue in the construction sector, promising cost savings and efficient usage of resources. Productivity is one of the most important issues in both developed and developing countries. The developed countries are aware of the importance of economic growth and social welfare. The developing countries which face unemployment problems, inflation and resource scarcity seek to utilise resources and in such a way to achieve economic growth and improve citizens’ lives. Productivity is an issue of particular importance to projects located within the Gaza Strip, as it is considered a newly‐developed area, and a huge number of projects have been planned for the near future. The aim of this research is to identify factors affecting labour productivity within building projects, and to rank these factors according to their relative importance from a contractor's viewpoint. The analysis of 45 factors considered in a survey indicates that the main factors...
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Name | H-index | Papers | Citations |
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Stefan Laufer | 59 | 481 | 11158 |
Samir Qouta | 33 | 61 | 3164 |
Omar M. Aboumarzouk | 28 | 115 | 2285 |
Bassam A. Tayeh | 27 | 126 | 2229 |
Dieter Jäger | 26 | 242 | 2899 |
Christoph Pfeifer | 25 | 99 | 2798 |
Shadi Albarqouni | 24 | 122 | 4142 |
Sofyan A. Taya | 24 | 132 | 1670 |
Mohammed Hussein | 24 | 133 | 1829 |
Yasser El-Nahhal | 23 | 76 | 1919 |
Adnan Enshassi | 22 | 98 | 2178 |
Salem S. Abu Amr | 21 | 80 | 1408 |
Alexander W. Koch | 18 | 218 | 1286 |
Taher M. El-Agez | 16 | 56 | 724 |
Fadel A. Sharif | 16 | 67 | 811 |