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Upper Versus Lower Gastrointestinal Delivery for Transplantation of Fecal Microbiota in Recurrent or Refractory Clostridium difficile Infection: A Collaborative Analysis of Individual Patient Data From 14 Studies
( Wolters Kluwer , 2017 , Article)The aim of this study was to compare upper gastrointestinal (UGI) versus lower gastrointestinal (LGI) delivery routes of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for refractory or recurrent/relapsing Clostridium difficile ... -
Upside-Down Preference in the Forskolin-Induced In Vitro Differentiation of 50B11 Sensory Neurons: A Morphological Investigation by Label-Free Non-Linear Microscopy.
( MDPI , 2023 , Other)In this study, we revealed a peculiar morphological feature of 50B11 nociceptive sensory neurons in in vitro culture related to the forskolin-induced differentiation of these cells growing upside-down on cover glass supports. ... -
Uptake of Reactive Black 5 by pumice and walnut activated carbon: Chemistry and adsorption mechanisms
( Korean Society of Industrial Engineering Chemistry , 2014 , Article)The potential of using pumice and walnut wood activated carbon as low-cost adsorbents for the removal of the diazo dye Reactive Black 5 (RB5) from aqueous solutions was investigated. The Langmuir isotherm fit to the data ... -
Uptake of Reactive Black 5 by pumice and walnut activated carbon: Chemistry and adsorption mechanisms
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)The potential of using pumice and walnut wood activated carbon as low-cost adsorbents for the removal of the diazo dye Reactive Black 5 (RB5) from aqueous solutions was investigated. The Langmuir isotherm fit to the data ... -
Urban air pollution monitoring system with forecasting models
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Article)A system for monitoring and forecasting urban air pollution is presented in this paper. The system uses low-cost air-quality monitoring motes that are equipped with an array of gaseous and meteorological sensors. These ... -
Urban and landscape design strategies for flood resilience in Chennai city
(6-20 , Master Thesis)Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu is located in the South East of India and lies at a mere 6.7m above mean sea level. Chennai is in a vulnerable location due to storm surges as well as tropical cyclones that bring ... -
Urban Climate Change Vulnerability, Responses, and Policies in Qatar: An Assessment
( Springer Nature , 2018 , Book chapter)Urban climate change policies are critical for reducing carbon emissions and increasing societal resilience to future risks. This is especially true for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which are arid ... -
Urban Design and Livability: The Regeneration of the Corniche in Doha
( Scientific & Academic Publishing , 2016 , Article)The 1940s discovery of oil in Qatar caused a change from fishing and pearling based to a multifaceted economy. Through past few decades Qatar has experienced a rapid growth, which has radically influenced the country’s ... -
The urban fabric of Al Zubarah city: Unveiling an urban regeneration vision for modern urbanism in Qatar
( Henry Stewart Publications , 2018 , Article)The urban fabric of Islamic cities has been shaped by the rules of Sharia, sociocultural and economic factors. After being founded in the 1760s by a Kuwaiti tribe known as Utub, Al Zubarah became a flourishing pearl fishing ... -
URBAN FORM AND MOBILITY ANALYSIS IN SUSTAINABLE CITIES: THE CASE OF MARINA DISTRICT, LUSAIL CITY
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Global urbanization has undergone massive developments in finding the right city standards through various concepts. Middle Eastern cities are no farther away in the era of urbanization as the region is experiencing a ... -
Urban Form and Sense of Community: Exploring Catalysts for Community Sustainability within Al-Wakrah Neighborhood in Qatar
( Scientific & Academic Publishing , 2017 , Article)Urban planners seek to create a sense of community by effectively interfacing urban form and community development. In Qatar, community change has become a matter of public concern amid intense development activities. ... -
Urban morphology and microclimate response - Overview and case study
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The aim of this study is to investigate the urban morphological factors that influence urban microclimate and outdoor thermal comfort in hot semi-arid climate. It explores the main features that influence the urban climate ... -
The Urban Morphology of Mshereib, the Heart of Downtown Doha
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Doha experienced a remarkable transformation since oil and natural gas exportation began in the mid-twentieth century. Rapid urbanization and globalization ('process of interaction and integration among people, companies, ... -
Urban Planning in Qatar: Strategies and Vision for the Development of Transit Villages in Doha
( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2016 , Article)Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar, has went through a fast growth in its economy and transformation of its built environment. Currently, major urban public transit systems are under construction. This paper ... -
Urban regeneration and the search for identity in historic cities
( MDPI AG , 2017 , Article)In the face of rapid economic development, population growth, people increasing needs and changing lifestyles, most historic centers in the Gulf have experienced problems in making the necessary adjustment and adaptation ... -
Urban Regeneration in Qatar: A Comprehensive Planning Strategy for the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) of Al-Waab
( Henry Stewart Publications , 2017 , Article)Since the 1970s the State of Qatar has witnessed a radical transformation from fishing and pearling to an oil based economy. The nation is also developing a multifaceted economy. This vision has encouraged Qatar to ... -
The Urban Regeneration of al Nasser street in Doha (Qatar): Enhancing the Spatial Form and User’ Social Interactions
( Gotam Singh , 2017 , Article)Al Nasser Street is one of the most commercially populated streets in Al Mirqab District, in Doha, Qatar. Over the past few years, many commercial developments have overtaken urban spaces, leaving no place for green areas ... -
Urban Regeneration of GCC Cities: Preserving the Urban Fabric’s Cultural Heritage and Social Complexity
( MedCrave Group , 2017 , Article)Urban Planning is the activity aiming at organizing the urban space, ordering the land use and the built environment where human activities take place. In the past decades cities located in the GCC have experienced a ...
