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The selection of brise soleil shading optical properties for energy conservation and glare removal: A case study in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Energy efficiency in buildings is crucial for the design of sustainable cities, especially in hot climates where demands are high. This study investigates the impact of the shading optical properties on the space energy ... -
The Separation of Emulsified Water/Oil Mixtures through Adsorption on Plasma-Treated Polyethylene Powder
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work addresses the preparation and characterization of efficient adsorbents for tertiary treatment (oil content below 100 ppm) of oil/water emulsions. Powdered low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was modified by radio-frequency ... -
The separation of emulsified water/oil mixtures through adsorption on plasma-treated polyethylene powder
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)This paper addresses the preparation and characterization of efficient adsorbents for tertiary treatment (oil content below 100 ppm) of oil/water emulsions. Powdered low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was modified by ... -
The separation of oil/water mixtures by modified melamine and polyurethane foams: A review
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)Melamine (MA) and polyurethane (PU) foams, including both commercial sponges for daily use as well as newly synthesized foams are known for their high sorption ability of both polar and unipolar liquids. From this reason, ... -
The siege of Qatar: Creating a batna that strengthened the tiny country's negotiating power
( Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2019 , Book chapter)On June 5, 2017, Qatari citizens and residents woke to the news that four nearby countries - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt - had severed diplomatic ties with Qatar and closed certain ... -
The significance of industry experience in civil engineering education
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Conference Paper)Students pursuing their civil engineering degree usually learn the theory part in class but may struggle relating theory to practice if the instructor have no industry experience. Engineering graduates can benefit more ... -
The similarity-aware relational database set operators
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Identifying similarities in large datasets is an essential operation in several applications such as bioinformatics, pattern recognition, and data integration. To make a relational database management system similarity-aware, ... -
The similarity-aware relational intersect database operator
( Springer International Publishing , 2014 , Conference Paper)Identifying similarities in large datasets is an essential operation in many applications such as bioinformatics, pattern recognition, and data integration. To make the underlying database system similarity-aware, the core ... -
The simultaneous estimation of credit growth, valuation, and stability of the Gulf Cooperation Council banking industry
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)We use a simultaneous equations model to study the relationship between bank stability, performance and credit growth for 59 GCC banks over the period 2004-2012. To derive our results, we use a dynamic panel estimation ... -
The simultaneous impact of EV charging and PV inverter reactive power on the hosting distribution system's performance: A case study in kuwait
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Recently, electric vehicles (EVs) have become an increasingly important topic in the field of sustainable transportation research, alongside distributed generation, reactive power compensation, charging optimization, and ... -
The size and performance of offshore produced water oil-removal technologies for reinjection
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Produced water (PW) is wastewater generated from oil exploration, and requires treating for oil and suspended solids removal. The viability of an effluent treatment unit process for this duty is dependent both on its ... -
The skills and knowledge needed for principals in Qatar’s independent schools: policy makers’, principals’ and teachers’ perspectives
( Routledge , 2019 , Article)Research indicates that principals play a significant role in schools influencing student achievement and teacher effectiveness. This is particularly true in times of educational reform. Qatar has been engaging in a ... -
The small Gulf States: Foreign and security policies before and after the Arab spring
( Taylor and Francis , 2016 , Book)Small states are often believed to have been resigned to the margins of international politics. However, the recent increase in the number of small states has increased their influence and forced the international community ... -
The solvatochromic, spectral, and geometrical properties of nifenazone: A DFT/TD-DFT and experimental study
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2014 , Article)The solvatochromic, spectral, and geometrical properties of nifenazone (NIF), a pyrazole-nicotinamide drug, were experimentally and computationally investigated in several neat solvents and in hydro-organic binary systems ... -
The Spacing Effect and its Relevance to Second Language Acquisition
( Oxford University Press , 2017 , Article Review)This commentary discusses some theoretical and methodological issues related to research on the spacing effect in second language acquisition research (SLA). There has been a growing interest in SLA in how the temporal ... -
The spectral and morphological studies of the conductive polyaniline thin film derivatives by the in situ copolymerization
( Springer New York LLC , 2017 , Article)Thin film of copolymers of poly(aniline-co-2-iodoaniline) are obtained by in situ copolymerization of aniline and 2-iodoaniline as the startup monomers by chemical oxidation upon varying the molar feed to ratio of monomers ... -
The Spectrum of Antibiotic Prescribing during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2021 , Article Review)Objectives: Over the last decades, there has been a significant increase in antimicrobial prescribing and consumption associated with the development of patients' adverse events and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to the ... -
The spectrum of chromosomal translocations in the Arab world: ethnic-specific chromosomal translocations and their relevance to diseases
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article Review)Chromosomal translocations (CTs) are the most common type of structural chromosomal abnormalities in humans. CTs have been reported in several studies in the Arab world, but the frequency and spectrum of these translocations ... -
The Spectrum of Genetic Variants Associated with the Development of Monogenic Obesity in Qatar
( S. Karger AG , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Monogenic obesity (MO) is a rare genetic disease characterized by severe early-onset obesity in affected individuals. Previous genetic studies revealed 8 definitive genes for monogenic non-syndromic obesity; ... -
The stabilizing effect of expanded graphite on the artificial aging of shape stabilized phase change materials
( Elsevier Ltd , 2015 , Article)Artificial aging of Shape Stabilized Phase Change Materials (SSPCM) based on linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and paraffin wax (W) modified with various amounts of expanded graphite (EG) was investigated and reported ...
