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THE DIAGNOSTIC YIELD AND GENETIC CONTRIBUTION OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CASES IN QATAR POPULATION
(2022 , Professional Masters Project)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of clinically and genetically diverse neurodevelopmental conditions. The genetics of ASD has been extensively studied, but the literature on ASD in Qatar is limited. Our study aims ... -
The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy — A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
( Academic Press Inc. , 2018 , Article)Objectives The omega-3 (n − 3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an important role in maintenance and modulation of neuronal functions. There is evidence that omega-3 ... -
The digital transformation of FinTech: Disruptions and value paths
( Association for Information Systems , 2019 , Conference Paper)The latest tech-enabled financial services supported by the blockchain technology promises to disrupt the strategic positioning of financial institutions and pave the way for FinTechs and TechFins to gain financial centrality. ... -
The Dilemma of Being Gulf-born NRIs: An Analysis of Cases in Kuwait
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper attempts to elucidate the dilemma of being Gulf-born NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), focusing especially on cases in Kuwait. As the Arab Gulf States (AGS) rarely offer citizenship to expatriate residents, the ... -
The Dilemma of Peri-Procedural Warfarin Management: A Narrative Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article Review)Periprocedural vitamin K antagonist management is a complex process and inherently entails multiple clinical issues. Marked variations have been reported in different aspects of this process. These differences were noted ... -
The Disability Price Tag in Qatar
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)At the intersection of age and ability, children with disabilities (CWDs) have historically been considered a highly vulnerable group. Managing disabilities is a complex endeavor, requiring a support system that encompasses, ... -
The Dominant Discourse Representing Iranian National Identity in Social Media: A Case Study of Twitter
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2020 , Conference Paper)Identity is defined through the comparison of oneself to the other and it is rooted in human beings' need to be different and distinguished from others. From a post-structualist viewpoint, identity is plural, dynamic and ... -
The Dynamic and Dependence of Takaful and Conventional Stock Return Behaviours: Evidence from the Insurance Industry in Saudi Arabia
( Springer New York LLC , 2018 , Article)This paper investigates the dynamics of volatility in the stock market using competing univariate GARCH specifications. Moreover, it provides a study of the pairwise correlation pattern of stock returns for a wide range ... -
The dynamic interaction effects of railway tunnels: Crossrail and the Grand Central Recording Studios
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2018 , Article)In cities around the world, underground railways offer an environmentally friendly solution to society's increasing demand for mass transport. However, they are often constructed close to sensitive buildings, where the ... -
The dynamics of energy geopolitics in the Gulf and Qatar's Foreign relations with East Asia
( Springer Singapore , 2016 , Book chapter)Five GCC countries have developed shortages of natural gas, while Qatar possesses the third largest reserves of natural gas globally, and yet no meaningful GCC-wide gas network exists. Qatar's commercially grounded energy ... -
The dynamics of the relationship between real estate and stock markets in an energy-based economy: The case of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)In this study, we investigate the dynamic linkages between the real estate and stock markets in Qatar. Using monthly data over the period 2006-2020, the nonlinear model of Enders and Siklos (2001) and the linear and nonlinear ... -
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM AT REGIONAL LEVEL: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
( Cognizant Communication Corporation , 2023 , Article Review)We undertake a systematic literature review that looks at the economic effects of tourism at subnational levels. This review, the first of its kind to our knowledge, is timely in view of the growing body of research ... -
The Economics of Helium Separation and Purification by Gas Separation Membranes
( American Chemical Society , 2017 , Article)Membrane gas separation has the potential to recover and purify helium, either directly from natural gas or as part of the off gas produced from the nitrogen rejection unit in conventional natural gas processing. Process ... -
The Effect Of Achievements On Fans Pride, Team Identification And Sense Of Community And Their Effect On Fans Purchase Intentions: A Comparison Study Between Real Madrid Fans In Madrid And Qatar
(2022 , Master Thesis)Team identification, pride, and sense of community is generally presented in the literature as an important factor that affects the level of fandom for football fans. In this vein, the present study aims to investigate the ... -
The effect of acute ophiobolin A treatment on HO-mediated inflammatory processes
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2017 , Article)Many microbial and plant-derived metabolites contribute to the production of inflammatory mediators and the expression of pro-inflammatory molecules. Ophiobolin A (OPA) is a fungal secondary metabolite produced by Bipolaris ... -
The effect of additional statistical side information on multiple antenna spectrum sensing
(2012 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we consider the problem of multiple antenna spectrum sensing in Cognitive Radios (CR) when some or all parameters are unknown. The Generalized Likelihood Ratio (GLR) test is the convectional method to solve ... -
The effect of aging on the bone healing properties of blood plasma
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Objectives: Age-related changes in blood composition have been found to affect overall health. Thus, this study aimed to understand the effect of these changes on bone healing by assessing how plasma derived from young and ... -
The effect of aluminum oxide on red blood cell integrity and hemoglobin structure at nanoscale
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Herein, we explored the interaction of Al2O3 NPs with RBCs and Hb to determine the effect of Al2O3 NPs on hemolytic activity and Hb denaturation. The percentage of hemolysis of extracts and direct contact assays triggered ... -
The Effect of Atrium on the Thermal Comfort in Buildings in Hot Arid Zones
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The atrium is an open interior space that may be linked to the external environment; it is becoming more and more popular and a key element in the architectural design of many buildings, due to its attractive and symbolic ... -
The effect of automated taxa identification errors on biological indices
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)In benthic macroinvertebrate biomonitoring systems, the target is to determine the status of ecosystems based on several biological indices. To increase cost-efficiency, computer-based taxa identification for image data ...