Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

Rheological and Tribological Properties of Tara Gum‐Thickened Lentil Soups at Selected IDDSI Levels for Dysphagia Management

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the application of a tara gum‐based commercial thickener to formulate texture‐modified lentil soups across International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) Levels 1–4 for dysphagia management, characterizing their rheological and tribo...

Configuration-Specific Evaluation and Validation Evidence for High-Pressure CO2 Platforms for In Situ Thermomechanical and Optical Characterization of Polymers

The reliable interpretation of polymer plasticization under high-pressure CO2 requires measurements that preserve the polymer–gas state while recording pressure, temperature, and response. This study presents a configuration-specific evaluation and validation evidence framework f...

Cultural Fit, Privacy Concerns, and GCC Women’s Openness to AI-Enabled Menstrual Tracking: A Cross-Sectional Study

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in menstrual and reproductive health applications, yet little is known about how women in conservative, rapidly digitizing regions evaluate AI-enabled menstrual tracking tools. This study investigates how perceived cultural fi...