Abu Dhabi University

UAE–Israel Ties 5 Years After the Abraham Accords: From Warm Peace to Cold Stability

This essay is a positive and critical analysis of how the UAE–Israel relations have evolved after the Abraham Accords were signed in September 2020 and the likely scenarios over the next 5 years. Bilateral ties have thus far evolved from early optimism into a cautious, pragmatic...

Humanity, Nature, and Survival in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi and Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake: An Ecocritical Comparative Study

Addressing the growing global urgency of environmental crises in contemporary Anglophone literature, this study examines the relationship between humanity, nature, and survival in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi and Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake through an ecocritical Anthropocene fr...

Meta-domain adaptive framework for efficient diagnostic assessment of lung infection using CT radiographs

Abstract Computed Tomography (CT) scans are widely used to diagnose lung infections; however, manual interpretation is labor-intensive. Artificial intelligence has accelerated the development of computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) systems, allowing faster and more accurate diagnosis....

Macro-level predictors and temporal persistence of global mental health burden: a machine-learning panel study, 1990–2023

Mental disorders contribute substantially to global disability and economic burden, yet relatively little is known about how macro-level national indicators relate to cross-country differences in mental health burden. We constructed a country–year panel for 183 countries from 199...

Targeting Overweight and Obesity Phenotypes for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Call to Action for the Middle East and Beyond

ABSTRACT Although there are conflicting clinical data on the efficacy of weight reduction in reducing secondary events in patients with comorbid overweight and obesity (OAO) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), there is excellent epidemiological and biological evidence of a cause–ef...

Isolation as a Mechanism of Control: Migrant Workers, Forced Labor, and Well-Being in Malaysia’s Textile Sector

This study examines isolation, identified by the International Labour Organization as an indicator of forced labor, as a structural mechanism of control shaping the well-being of migrant workers in Malaysia’s textile manufacturing sector. Isolation is conceptualized as a multidim...

CONSUMER ATTITUDE FORMATION IN PRIVATE LABEL APPAREL BRANDS: ASSESSING THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF BRAND VALUE ON PURCHASE INTENTION

<ns5:p>Background Private label clothing brands have seen a rise in acceptance among Indian consumers, who typically prioritize value in their buying choices. It is crucial for retailers and marketers to comprehend how consumer attitudes affect purchase intentions and the signifi...