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The role of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-1B in cardiovascular disease and its interplay with insulin resistance
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article Review)Endothelial dysfunction is a key feature of cardiovascular disorders associated with obesity and diabetes. Several studies identified protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-1B, a member of the PTP superfamily, as a major ... -
The Role of Qatar Community Pharmacists in Depression care: A Survey of Attitudes, Practices and Perceived Barriers
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Negative attitudes and stigma to mental health constitute major barriers to healthcare provision and access to treatment for patients with depression across the globe. Community pharmacists are among the most ... -
The role of Rezum in the management of refractory urinary retention due to benign prostate hyperplasia: A literature review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common cause of urinary retention in men (BPH). The gold standard surgical treatment is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). However, due to the morbidity and ... -
The Role of Soluble Adhesion Molecules in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that is steadily increasing worldwide and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. As reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), 346 million ... -
The role of statistics in data-centric engineering
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)We explore the role of statistics for Big Data analysis arising from the emerging field of Data-Centric Engineering. Using examples related to sensor-instrumented bridges, we highlight a number of issues and challenges. ... -
The Role of Surface Chemistry in the Osseointegration of PEEK Implants
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Poly(etheretherketone) (PEEK) implants suffer from poor osseointegration because of chronic inflammation. In this study, we hypothesized that adding NH2and COOH groups to the surface of PEEK could modulate macrophage ... -
The Role of the Manager in the Middle East: An Empirical Study of Multinational Companies
( Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd , 2019 , Article)This article is an empirical investigation into the role of the CEO manager in the affiliates of multinational corporations operating in the Middle East. Grounded in a literature review of the reasons for employing either ... -
The role of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in deprescribing
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)Deprescribing is one of the most effective strategies for mitigating the potential negative consequences associated with polypharmacy. For effective deprescribing to take place, the expertise of multiple healthcare providers ... -
The Role of the Person Focused IARA Model in Reducing Anxiety and Improving Body Awareness and Illness Management in Diabetics with Acquired Lipodystrophy: A Mixed-Method Study
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: Lipodystrophy is one of the most frequent complications in people with diabetes following subcutaneous insulin therapy, and poor management can lead to several problems, such as impaired glycemic control and ... -
The role of the United Arab Emirates in the internationalization of the Yemeni conflict
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2021 , Conference Paper)In 2011, tired of poverty and corruption, thousands of Yemenis mobilised to demand the departure of President Abdullah Saleh. After thirty years in power, Saleh signed his resignation, and an initially peaceful and promising ... -
The role of type II FB (I):Tl+ defect in laser light generation and color image formation at the low coordination surface sites of AgBr: Ab initio calculations
( Elsevier , 2006 , Article)The role of type II FB (I):Tl+ color center at low coordination surface sites of AgBr thin films in providing tunable laser activity and photographic sensitization is examined. The double-well potential at this site is ... -
The role of α2-adrenergic receptors in hypertensive preeclampsia: A hypothesis
( Wiley Blackwell , 2019 , Article Review)Preeclampsia, a major disorder of human pregnancy, manifests as persistent hypertension and proteinuria presenting after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Multiple systemic symptoms might be associated with preeclampsia including ... -
The Safety of Novel Therapies in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in the Era of Intermittent Fasting: A Pharmacology-Based Review
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)Intermittent fasting (IF) has recently gained popularity due to its emerging benefits in reducing weight and improving metabolic health. Concurrently, novel agents (NAs) like venetoclax and Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors ... -
The Schottky-Klein prime function: A theoretical and computational tool for applications
( Oxford University Press , 2016 , Article)This article surveys the important role, in a variety of applied mathematical contexts, played by the socalled Schottky-Klein (S-K) prime function. While it is a classical special function, introduced by 19th century ... -
The SCIDOTS Project: Evidence of benefits of an integrated tobacco cessation intervention in tuberculosis care on treatment outcomes
(2011 , Article)Background: There is substantial evidence to support the association between tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco smoking and that the smoking-related immunological abnormalities in TB are reversible within six weeks of cessation. ... -
The Secure Degrees of Freedom of the MIMO BC and MIMO MAC with Multiple Unknown Eavesdroppers
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)We investigate the secure degrees of freedom (SDoF) of a two-transmitter Gaussian multiple access channel with multiple antennas at the transmitters, a legitimate receiver and an unknown number of eavesdroppers each with ... -
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, ...
