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The potential impact of climate change on linkages between above and below ground communities in low diversity ecosystems in extreme environments
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)There is growing evidence that ecosystem function depend on biodiversity. For example, experimental studies with different number of plant species show that microbial biomass, fungal abundance and N mineralisation rates ... -
The potential role of vitamin D supplementation as a gut microbiota modifier in healthy individuals
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)Vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 80% of individuals in some countries and has been linked with gut dysbiosis and inflammation. While the benefits of vitamin D supplementation on the gut microbiota have been studied ... -
The potential use of solar photocatalytic oxidation for removal of emerging pharmaceuticals from effluent of wastewater treatment plant: A pilot plant study
( AIChE , 2017 , Conference Paper)The treatment of effluent wastewater containing pharmaceutical by solar advanced oxidation processes were studied in a pilot plant. The removal efficiency of four groups of pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, estrogens, acidic, ... -
The potential use of solar photocatalytic oxidation for removal of emerging pharmaceuticals from effluent of wastewater treatment plant: A pilot plant study
( AIChE , 2017 , Conference Paper)The treatment of effluent wastewater containing pharmaceutical by solar advanced oxidation processes were studied in a pilot plant. The removal efficiency of four groups of pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, estrogens, acidic, ... -
The potential use of solar photocatalytic oxidation for removal of emerging pharmaceuticals from effluent of wastewater treatment plant: A pilot plant study
( AIChE , 2017 , Conference Paper)The treatment of effluent wastewater containing pharmaceutical by solar advanced oxidation processes were studied in a pilot plant. The removal efficiency of four groups of pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, estrogens, acidic, ... -
The power of phytochemicals combination in cancer chemoprevention
( Ivyspring International Publisher , 2020 , Article Review)Conventional therapies for cancer treatment have posed many challenges, including toxicity, multidrug resistance and economic expenses. In contrast, complementary alternative medicine (CAM), employing phytochemicals have ... -
The practice of hope: A longitudinal, multi-perspective qualitative study among South Asian Sikhs and Muslims with life-limiting illness in Scotland
( Taylor & Francis , 2014 , Article)ObjectivesWe explored the role of faith and religious identities in shaping end of life experiences in South Asian Muslims and Sikhs with life-limiting illnesses.DesignSecondary analysis of data from a longitudinal, ... -
The Practice of Research Ethics in Lebanon and Qatar: Perspectives of Researchers on Informed Consent
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article)Informed consent requirements for conducting research with human participants are set by institutional review boards (IRBs) following established guidelines. Despite this, researchers continue to face challenges in seeking ... -
The preparation, properties and applications of electrospun co-polyamide 6,12 membranes modified by cellulose nanocrystals
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)In this paper, we present the preparation and properties of a unique material system manufactured by electrospinning of co-polyamide 6,12 (coPA) from an n-propanol solution. A significant advantage of this system is that ... -
The prevalence of adaptive immunity to COVID-19 and reinfection after recovery - a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 011 447 individuals
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research purpose: The research aims to estimate the prevalence of detectable SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, T and B memory cells after recovery, to determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, and to investigate the protective ... -
The prevalence of ptsd and depression among Gaza children
( Gyandhara International Academic Publications , 2019 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of posttraumatic distress disorder (PTSD) and depression among children in Gaza, Palestine. Methodology: This study assessed the psychological effects of ... -
THE PREVALENCE OF STATIN PRESCRIPTION FOR PRIMARY PREVENTION OF ARTERIOSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES IN QATAR
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Qatar has one of the highest prevalence rates for diabetes in the world. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are responsible for nearly 50% of deaths among patients with diabetes in Qatar. Treating ... -
The prevalence of statin prescription for primary prevention of Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases among patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Qatar has one of the highest prevalence rates for diabetes in the world. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are responsible for nearly 50% of deaths among patients with diabetes in Qatar. Treating ... -
The price-volume relationship in Gulf Cooperation Council stock markets
( Inderscience , 2011 , Article)This paper examines the empirical relationship among stock return, trading volume and volatility for the seven stock markets that comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council. The dataset includes seven national stock markets for ... -
The principles of Islamic marketing
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Book)The Principles of Islamic Marketing fills a gap in international business literature covering the aspects and values of Islamic business thought. It provides a framework and practical perspectives for understanding and ... -
The privatization of Saudi ARAMCO and the future of national oil companies of the Gulf
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2019 , Conference Paper)On November 3, 2019, Saudi Arabia announced that the national oil company, Saudi Aramco, would be partially privatized. The process is scheduled to begin on November 17. This news made a lot of noise. First, for the first ... -
The probabilistic nature of ignition of turbulent highly-strained lean premixed methane-air flames for low-emission engines
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)The probabilistic nature of ignition of turbulent highly-strained lean premixed flames has been investigated. Two flow configurations have been considered in this study; counter-flow and bluff-body flames. Different ... -
The Problem of Marginal People and Its Governance in GCC Countries
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2020 , Conference Paper)The emergence of marginal people is the result of globalization. The process of globalization makes population flow an irresistible trend, and the relatively developed countries have a strong attraction to the population ... -
The Problems Facing Students of College of Education at Qatar University A Path To Academic Accreditation
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)This study aimed to reveal the most important problems facing students of the College of Education from their point of view and its relationship to some variables. The study used two tools: the first is the open interview ... -
The Process of Building Identity in the Gulf / the Case of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The massive influx of foreign residents and workforce led to the exacerbation of the demographic imbalance in the GCC countries. As the rise of expatriate population may contribute to the economic growth, it may have an ...