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Investigating the association between dietary patterns and glycemic control among children and adolescents with T1DM
( Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2023 , Article)Nutrition plays a critical role in managing diabetes, particularly in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study aimed to investigate the dietary patterns associated with glycemic control among Jordanian ... -
Investigating the attitudes of Egyptian drivers toward traffic safety
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)One of the main pillars for improving road safety in any country is a good understanding of traffic safety culture and the driving behavior of local drivers. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether Egyptian ... -
Investigating the Barriers Involved in the Sustainable Implementation of LC and BIM Approaches in Qatar's Construction Industry
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The construction industry has never been as open to welcoming new ideas and strategies from other industries as it is now. Excessive waste in the three pillars of the construction industry, time, cost, and quality, led to ... -
Investigating the behavior of railroad ballast in a box test under sinusoidal & simulated train loading
( National Technical University of Athens , 2019 , Conference Paper)The use of railway transportation systems has been increased throughout the years. Conventional ballasted tracks have been widely used in many countries around the world. Ballast material is the basic element in ballasted ... -
Investigating the biodiversity and current status of the historically renowned oyster beds of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The "Pearl Oyster" Pinctada radiata has long been associated with the nation of Qatar. Historically pearl oysters were harvested in huge quantities in the Arabian Gulf with Qatari pearls making up a large percentage of the ... -
Investigating the blood-host plasticity and dispersal of Anopheles coluzzii using a novel field-based methodology
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Background: The biting behaviour and dispersal of insect vectors in the field underlies the transmission of many diseases. Here, a novel collection methodology coupled with the molecular analysis of blood-meal sources and ... -
Investigating the Cardiac Effects of New Generation Anti-Diabetic Drug EmpagliflozinUsing Zebrafish Embryo Model
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects >16% of adults in Qatar. Newly emerging class of anti-diabetic drugs focuses on SGLT inhibition were observed to reduce CVDs risks in diabetic patients. Up to date, the mechanism ... -
Investigating the cardiac effects of Sildenafil loaded nanoparticles on heart failure using the Zebrafish Embryo Model.
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the first cause of death worldwide. Vasolidator agents are used to relax cardiac muscle, but their extremely short half-lifes limit their effectiveness. Sildenafil is such an ... -
Investigating the characteristics of a magnetorheological fluid damper through CFD modeling
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2021 , Article)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is conducted on mono-tube vehicle MRF damper investigated experimentally in a previous study. In this study, the fluid of the type MRF-132DG was inserted inside a damper of a car ... -
Investigating the concomitant removal of hydrocarbons and heavy metals by highly adapted Bacillus and Pseudomonas strains
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This study investigates the concomitant removal of hydrocarbons and heavy metals by highly adapted Bacillus and Pseudomonas strains. In regions characterized by harsh conditions such as Qatar, the weathering processes would ... -
Investigating the corrosion under insulation (CUI) on steel pipe exposed to Arabian Gulf sea water drops
( Trans Tech Publications Ltd , 2016 , Conference Paper)This paper is an endeavor to investigate an insulated mild steel pipe that exposed to three sea water drops rate (10, 30, and 50 drops/minute) at room temperature. Various experimental strategies were employed including ... -
Investigating the dynamic relationship between cryptocurrencies and conventional assets: Implications for financial investors
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Cryptocurrencies are gradually establishing themselves as a new class of assets with unique features, although there remains skepticism and a lack of understanding of their nature. In this study, we compare the financial ... -
Investigating the Effect of a Proposed Educational Robot on Students‘ Motivation and Learning of Thermodynamic Concepts
(2024 , Conference Paper)Research in Morocco shows a decrease in motivation and learning of physics subjects for Moroccan middle school students, which negatively impacts their school achievement. The present study aims to identify the effect of ... -
Investigating the effect of hyperglycemia on embryonic heart development using the chick embryo model
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Congenital heart defects (CHDs) represent the most common form of human birth defects. Maternal diabetes increases the risk of CHD by 3-5 folds. During heart development, little is known about the effects of high blood ... -
Investigating the effect of materials and structures for negative pressure ventilators suitable for pandemic situation
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)The onset of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused shortages in mechanical ventilators (MVs) essential for the intensive care unit (ICU) in the hospitals. The increasing crisis prompted the investigation ... -
Investigating the effect of polymer-modified graphene oxide coating on RO membrane fouling
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The development of novel reverse osmosis (RO) membranes resistant to multiple types of fouling is a need to secure clean water production and meet rising water demands. In this paper, the RO membrane surface-functionalized ... -
Investigating the effect of temperature on calcium sulfate scaling of reverse osmosis membranes using FTIR, SEM-EDX and multivariate analysis
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Membrane fouling is one of the major hurdles in widespread use of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) in desalination industry. There are various factors that affect the inorganic fouling or scaling of Reverse osmosis (RO) ... -
Investigating the effect of the air inlet temperature on the combustion characteristics of a spark ignition engine fueled by biogas
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2020 , Article)This work has conducted a numerical study using AVL-Boost engine simulation utilizing biogas (CH4 and CO2)–air mixtures in a SI engine model. The effect of varying the air manifold temperature from 25 to 50°C on the ... -
Investigating the effect of using softer rail-pads on ground-borne vibration from underground railways
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)In this study, a series of vibration measurements were performed on a section of one of the lines of the Doha Metro to explore the effect of changing rail-pads from conventional higher stiffness under-rail pads to lower ... -
Investigating the effect of utilizing new induction manifold designs on the combustion characteristics and emissions of a direct injection diesel engine
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2018 , Article)New induction manifold designs have been developed in this work to enhance the turbulence intensity and improve the mixing quality inside diesel engine cylinders. These new designs employ a spiral-helical shape with three ...
