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Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Heavy Metals in Marine Sediment Along the Doha Bay
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2013 , Master Thesis)
Concentrations of twenty five heavy metals (Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Sr, V, Zn, and Hg) in surface sediment from ten transects each with five stations were studied. ...
Seasonal Changes in Biodiversity and Abundance of Invertebrates in Different Ecological Environments
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2013 , Master Thesis)
Biodiversity is a natural quality that must be measured to be understood. It is the measurement of the quantity and diversity of the biota in an area. Each area of the world has its own unique biodiversity as defined by ...
Measurement and Modeling of NO2 Traffic-Related Air Pollution in Doha, Qatar
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2013 , Master Thesis)
Six major intersections along C-ring road of Qatar were investigated for NO2 emission. NO2 is considered to be a marker of vehicular pollution thus in this study, its relationship was established with traffic volume in ...
Cadmium Modulates Expression of Vascular Alpha 1 Adrenoceptors and Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells Phenotype
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2013 , Master Thesis)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, including Qatar. Hypertension is one of the most common CVDs that contribute to this mortality. Cadmium (Cd) is a well-known pollutant that has ...
Isolation and Screening of Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacterial Strains for Bioremediation of Petroleum Pollution in Qatar
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2013 , Master Thesis)
Pollution, due to activities related to the oil industry, represents a serious threat to the natural environment. The application of biotechnological methods provides much safer and sustainable alternatives for bioremediation ...