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Evidence of adverse selection in automobile insurance market: A seemingly unrelated probit modelling
( Cogent OA , 2017 , Article)The present paper investigates the adverse selection problem by examining the relationship between accident occurrences and deductible choice utilizing a seemingly unrelated probit model that allows for best controls for ... -
Evidence of an authigenic origin for palygorskite in a Middle Eocene carbonate sequence from North Qatar.
( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)The "Simisma Member" from the Ras Laffan area in North Qatar is mainly composed of dolomites of shallow marine origin. Clay minerals contained in the dolomite (average 4%) are mainly palygorskites. There is no indication ... -
Evidence of community pharmacists' response preparedness during COVID-19 public health crisis: A cross-sectional study
( Journal of Infection in Developing Countries , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Community pharmacists are often the first point of contact for the public, especially during pandemics. As outlined by the International Pharmaceutical Federation, community pharmacists have an important ... -
Evidence of low levels of aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products marketed in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This study was designed to explore the incidence of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk and dairy products marketed in Qatar. Milk (n = 72), yogurt (n = 21), cheese (n = 46), butter (n = 18) and laban (n = 25) samples were initially ... -
Evidence of the drying technique’s impact on the biomass quality of Tetraselmis subcordiformis (Chlorophyceae)
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Rapid drying, cost-effective and safe, will increase the viability of using microalgae for several bio-industrial applications. In this study, five different drying techniques of microalgal biomass were investigated. These ... -
Evidence of the Involvement of E358, A498 and C571 of a New Cry1Ac δ-endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis in its High Insecticidal Activity Against Ephestia kuehniella
( Humana Press Inc , 2010 , Article)A new cry1Ac-type gene was cloned from Bacillus thuringiensis strain BLB1, sequenced and expressed. The deduced amino acid sequence of the polypeptide has a predicted molecular mass of 132.186 kDa. The amino acid sequence ... -
Evidence of thermo and halotolerant Nannochloris isolate suitable for biodiesel production in Qatar Culture Collection of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)The isolation of autochthonous microalgae, with high lipid-contents and biomass productivities is a crucial aspect of the development of commercial production of microalgae-based biodiesel as well as food security in ... -
Evidence of two mechanisms involved in Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis decreased toxicity against mosquito larvae: Genome dynamic and toxins stability
( Elsevier GmbH , 2015 , Article)Biopesticides based on Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis are the most used and most successful around the world. This bacterium is characterized by a dynamic genome able to win or lose genetic materials which leads to a ... -
Evidence on the Heroin-Mediated Impairment of the Oxidative Status of Erythrocytes
( Hindawi , 2022 , Article)Away from hemorheological properties, the effect of heroin addiction on erythrocytes is poorly investigated. This study aimed to investigate the oxidative impacts of heroin administration on erythrocytes. Study subjects ... -
Evidence theory-based approach for epileptic seizure detection using EEG signals
( IEEE , 2012 , Conference Paper)Electroencephalogram (EEG) is one of the potential physiological signals used for detecting epileptic seizure. Discriminant features, representing different brain conditions, are often extracted for diagnosis purposes. ... -
Evidence-based healthcare practice in Qatar: A need to move forward
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Article)Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is considered the gold standard approach to therapeutic decision-making in modern medicine. It was first described in the 1990s as a way to improve patient outcomes by promoting rational ... -
Evidence-Based Medicine; Climbing a Mountain for a Better Decision-Making
( Open Access Text , 2015 , Article)Evidence-Based Medicine is a relatively new term used in medical sittings and Health Information Technology (HIT). It is a form of medicine that integrates practitioners’ expertise with the best available practical evidences ... -
Evidence-based pharmacy practice research in low- and middle-income countries: Issues, challenges and synthesis
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)This chapter outlines the gaps in pharmacy practice research evidence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) using selected systematic reviews in pharmacy practice. Very few reviews dedicated to LMICs have been ... -
Evidence-Based Review of Pharmacotherapy Used for Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article Review)Objective: To summarize and evaluate the existing literature regarding medications to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) psychosis. Data Sources: MEDLINE (1946 to March 2017), EMBASE (1980 to March 2017), CINAHL (1982 to March ... -
An Evidence-Based Review on Nationalization of Human Resources in the GCC Countries. “The implementation of Qatarization strategy: The status quo, challenges and remedies”
( Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) , 2021 , Conference Paper)This study aims to conceptualize the term “workforce nationalization” and enhance its effectiveness with an extensive review of the extant literature and a thematic analysis. The study explores the role of institutional ... -
Evidence-based strategies to support children's emergent literacy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
( Psychology Press Ltd , 2016 , Article)This study was designed to examine teachers’ reported use of evidence-based strategies to support children’s emergent literacy in Arab countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The study participants comprised 644 ... -
Evidencing the diversity and needs of adjustment of the nutritional requirements for hydrocarbon-degrading activity of: Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapted to harsh conditions using 2<sup>n</sup> full factorial design
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)To overcome the partial or complete failure of oil hydrocarbon bioremediation due to weathering processes, occurring in most oil producing and spilling areas, nutritional requirements of the most widely used bacterium, ... -
Evidencing the role of carbonic anhydrase in the formation of carbonate minerals by bacterial strains isolated from extreme environments in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Calcium carbonate, one of the most abundant minerals in the geological records is considered as primary source of the carbon reservoir. The role of microorganisms in the biotic precipitation of calcium carbonate has been ... -
Evidential Reasoning–Based Condition Assessment Model for Offshore Gas Pipelines
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Article)Condition assessment of oil and gas pipelines is a significant component in pipeline operations and maintenance. Such assessments are used to ensure better decisions for repair and/or replacement to reduce pipelines’ failure ... -
Evil Eye and Health: Exploring Cultural Beliefs and the Role of Family in Healthcare Provision in Qatar
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)Cultural beliefs of the effect of the evil eye on health have been studied across many cultures, which is where a person receives the evil eye from another for various reasons and it causes them harm, such as getting ill. ...