Browsing by Subject "barriers"
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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 ... -
Application of hybrid framework to facilitate lean six sigma implementation: a manufacturing company case experience
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)This study aims to propose a hybrid framework for lean six sigma (LSS) based on the prioritisation of barriers and solution approaches, to facilitate hassles free applications for handling the challenges of wastes reduction ... -
Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions of the Barriers to Teaching STEM in High Schools in Qatar
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Understanding teachers’ attitudes and perceptions of STEM teaching is a key pathway to enhance effective STEM teaching. Inarguably, teachers are the cornerstone of educational quality and play a central role in students’ ... -
Factors that impact student usage of the learning management system in Qatari schools
( Athabasca University , 2011 , Article)In an attempt to enhance teacher and student performance in school, a learning management system (LMS) known as Knowledge-Net (K-Net) was introduced in Qatari independent schools. (All public schools in Qatar have ... -
Future cities and autonomous vehicles: analysis of the barriers to full adoption
( KeAi Communications Co. , 2021 , Article)The inevitable upcoming technology of autonomous vehicles (AVs) will affect our cities and several aspects of our lives. The widespread adoption of AVs repose at crossing distinct barriers that prevent their full adoption. ... -
Knowledge Level, Motivators and Barriers of Blood Donation among Students at Qatar University
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In Qatar, one out of every ten patients admitted to the hospitals is in urgent need of a blood transfusion or blood products. The aims of this study are as follows: (1) to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about ... -
Perspectives and practices of dietitians with regards to social/mass media use during the transitions from face-to-face to telenutrition in the time of COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey in 10 Arab countries
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)During the COVID-19 pandemic, most healthcare professionals switched from face-to-face clinical encounters to telehealth. This study sought to investigate the dietitians’ perceptions and practices toward the use of social/mass ... -
Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
( MDPI , 2018 , Article & Book chapter)The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), ... -
Qualitative study on barriers and coping strategies for dental care in autistic children: Parents' perspective
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article)Background: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face challenges in home oral care, accessing a dentist and accepting dental treatment. Aim: To determine the barriers to dental care for autistic children in Singapore ... -
Synthesizing and Appraising the Quality of the Evidence on Factors Associated with Medication Adherence in Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article)Background Nonadherence to medications is a common phenomenon in patients with diabetes. Several studies and systematic reviews have investigated the barriers to medication adherence in diabetes. However, no study has ...