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A psychometric analysis of a newly developed summative, multiple choice question assessment adapted from Canada to a Middle Eastern context
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article)Introduction: Accreditation necessitates that assessment methods reflect the standards established by the accrediting body. The process of adapting assessments to a new context can present unique challenges with uncertainty ... -
A psychometric analysis of the child behavior checklist for elementary school children in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2016 , Article)The Child Behavior Checklist for children 6 to 18 (CBCL/6-18) is a widely used, standardized parent rating scale. However, few studies have tested the psychometric properties of this instrument in the Arab world despite ... -
A Pulsewidth Modulation Technique for High-Voltage Gain Operation of Three-Phase Z-Source Inverters
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Article)Z-source inverter (ZSI) was recently proposed as a single-stage buck-boost dc-ac power conversion topology. It augments voltage boost capability to the typical voltage buck operation of the conventional voltage source ... -
A PV powered DC shunt motor: Study of dynamic analysis using maximum power Point-Based fuzzy logic controller
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Solar cells absorb sun light and convert it into electricity. However, the infrastructure of solar cells, their initial cost, energy conversion and efficiency could raise some challenges and concerns. This is because of ... -
A QoE-Aware Joint Resource Allocation and Dynamic Pricing Algorithm for Heterogeneous Networks
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference Paper)The rise of third-party content providers and the introduction of numerous applications has been driving the growth of mobile data traffic in the past few years. The applications' various Quality of Service (QoS) requirements ... -
A qualitative exploration of clozapine prescribing and monitoring practices in the Arabian Gulf countries
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Clozapine is considered as the first line antipsychotic for treatment resistant schizophrenia (TRS). Worldwide reports indicate an overall underutilization of clozapine in patients experiencing TRS. This study aims to ... -
A qualitative study exploring medical representatives' views on current drug promotion techniques in Yemen
(2012 , Article)Medical representatives are a key component of the marketing strategies used to convince physicians to prescribe targeted drugs. The perspectives of medical representatives on the extent and composition of pharmaceutical ... -
A qualitative study of student attitudes, perceptions, beliefs, outlook and context in Qatar: Persistence in higher education
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Article)This study attempts to address the challenges of students in higher education in Qatar. The study draws on student perceptions, beliefs, outlook, and context; we approach the study through grounded means by posing leading ... -
A Qualitative Study of Student Perceptions, Beliefs, Outlook and Context in Qatar: Persistence in Higher Education
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Qatar has gone through an educational reform in year 2000; its educational and particularly schooling system went through a major overhaul from K-12 reaching higher education providers. The major reasons for the educational ... -
A Qualitative Study on Implementation of the Intelligent Bed: Findings from a Rehabilitation Ward at a Large Chinese Tertiary Hospital
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)The intelligent bed, a mechanical hospital bed equipped with several electronic sensor functions, is an assistive healthcare solution intended to reduce the manual workload of health professionals by providing valuable ... -
A Quality Assessment Directory for Evaluating Multi-functional Public Spaces
( Sciendo , 2021 , Article)Public spaces facilitate opportunities for social interaction and promote social life. The social-spatial complexity of public spaces can be explored through the relationship between built forms and users' daily social ... -
A quality of experience model for haptic virtual environments
( Association for Computing Machinery , 2014 , Article)Haptic-based Virtual Reality (VR) applications have many merits. What is still obscure, from the designer's perspective of these applications, is the experience the users will undergo when they use the VR system. Quality ... -
A quality of experience-aware association algorithm for 5G heterogeneous networks
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference Paper)The rise of Over The Top (OTT) content providers and the introduction of numerous applications has been driving the growth of mobile data traffic in the past few years. The applications' various Quality of Service (QoS) ... -
A Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Green Spaces in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Being a developing country, Bangladesh has faced rapid growth in urbanization in the past few decades. This results in decreasing parks and other green spaces in urban areas. Rajshahi is one of the divisional districts in ... -
A quantum chemistry study of natural gas hydrates
( Springer Verlag , 2014 , Article)The structure and properties of natural gas hydrates containing hydrocarbons, CO2, and N2 molecules were studied by using computational quantum chemistry methods via the density functional theory approach. All host cages ... -
A Quasi -Oppositional Method for Output Tracking Control by Swarm -Based MPID Controller on AC/HVDC Interconnected Systems with Virtual Inertia Emulation
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of the effect of quasi oppositional -based learning method utilization in output tracking control through a swarm-based multivariable Proportional-Integral-Derivative (SMPID) ... -
A Quasi Impedance Source Inverter based Wireless Power Transfer System for Battery Charging Applications for Electric Vehicle
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)In this paper, a quasi-impendence source-based inductive type wireless power transfer rapid charging system of 60 kW is presented. The proposed system consists of a quasi Z-source converter (required to boost the input ... -
A rapid method for low temperature microencapsulation of phase change materials (Pcms) using a coiled tube ultraviolet reactor
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Microencapsulation of phase change materials (PCMs) remain a suitable option within building materials, as they contribute to the thermal mass and provide an energy buffer, an added benefit. This paper presents a novel ... -
A rare case of Double Superior Vena Cava, diagnosed after Central Line placement, in a poly-trauma patient
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Health professionals involved in invasive procedures such as central venous catheter placement should have a thorough knowledge of thoracic vascular anatomy. Various developmental anomalies of the large intra-thoracic veins ... -
A rating scale for the assessment of objective and subjective formal thought and language disorder (TALD)
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Formal thought disorder (FTD) is a core syndrome of schizophrenia. However, patients with other diagnoses, such as mania and depression amongst others, also present with FTD. We introduce a novel, comprehensive clinical ...
