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Do oil producing countries offer international diversification benefits? Evidence from GCC countries
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)This paper provides evidence of the existence of diversification benefits in international stock markets when oil producing countries are included in a global portfolio. Moreover, it examines whether recent oil shocks and ... -
Do oil shocks affect the green bond market?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study examines the predictive power of oil shocks for the green bond markets. In line with this aim, we investigated the extent to which oil shocks could be used to accurately make in- and out-of-sample forecasts for ... -
Do older adults with multimorbidity meet the recommended levels of physical activity? An analysis of Scottish health survey
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)There is a positive association between physical activity (PA) and improved health in older adults. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of meeting recommended levels of PA among older ... -
Do organizations really evolve? The critical link between organizational culture and organizational innovation toward organizational effectiveness: Pivotal role of organizational resistance
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In today's global economy, organizational effectiveness and innovation have become top priorities, putting pressure on all businesses worldwide. Therefore, this study aims to explore the impact of organizational culture ... -
Do Patented Innovations Reduce Stock Price Crash Risk?
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2019 , Article)Using a large sample of US firms, we document a significantly negative relation between the number of patents (citations) and stock price crash risk. Our findings are consistent with the arguments that patented innovation ... -
Do preexisting antibodies against seasonal coronaviruses have a protective role against SARS-CoV-2 infections and impact on COVID-19 severity?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Other)Because of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), many questions remain unresolved regarding the abundance of cross-reactivity ... -
Do professional practices among Malaysian private healthcare providers differ? A comparative study using simulated patients
(2013 , Article)Background: Malaysia, a South East Asian country, legally permits general medical practitioners in private clinics to dispense medicines. This possibly can dilute the pharmacist role in the provision of healthcare and ... -
Do quality and business excellence models improve quality and operational results in educational organizations? A repeated cross-sectional analysis
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)Improving quality and operational practices in education organizations and developing a culture of continuous improvement are crucial yet challenging endeavors because of the complex nature of education organizations. While ... -
Do religion and spirituality matter for hotel workers’ well-being and guests’ happiness? An update of the Attraction-Selection-Attrition theory
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Drawing on the Attraction-Selection-Attrition (ASA) theory (Schneider et al., 1995), this paper examines how adhering to religious regulations and offering spiritual facilities may affect hotel workers’ psychological ... -
Do research experience programs promote capacity building in Qatar: Investigating the trend and participation differences
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Research Experience programs (REPs) inspire students to pursue advanced degrees and shape their research career paths. Government and commercial organizations sponsor REPs to promote the capacity building of the country. ... -
Do Social Media Marketing Activities Improve Brand Loyalty? An Empirical Study on Luxury Fashion Brands
( springer link , 2023 , Article)This research aims to investigate the impact of social media marketing activities (SMMa) on brand loyalty directly and through mediating variables community engagement and lovemark. To propose a research model, we used the ... -
Do sukuk spur infrastructure development?
( Emerald Insight , 2021 , Article)Purpose: This paper aims to examine the effect do Sukuk Spur Infrastructure Development of Sukuk market expansion on infrastructure development for a sample of 15 emerging countries over the period 1997–2018. The paper ... -
Do the helminth parasites of wood mice interact?
( Blackwell Science Ltd , 2005 , Article)Two published data sets of helminths of the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus (L.) were analysed to test the hypothesis that the structure of these component communities is influenced by interactions between species. A range ... -
Do unemployment benefits affect the choice of debt source?
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This study examines whether labor unemployment risk affects the choice of debt source. Specifically, we examine whether US unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, which reduce unemployment risk, lead to a heavy reliance on ... -
Do users in Qatar perceive intellectual capital information to be value relevant for decision-making purposes?
( Inderscience Publishers , 2016 , Conference Paper)This paper examines the perception of users on the value relevance of intellectual capital (IC) information for decision-making. The data were collected through questionnaires distributed to Qatari companies. The paper ... -
Docetaxel-Loaded Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-poly (L-lactic Acid) Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer: Synthesis, Characterization, Method Validation, and Cytotoxicity
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This study aimed to synthesize and characterize DTX-mPEG-PLA-NPs along with the development and validation of a simple, accurate, and reproducible method for the determination and quantification of DTX in mPEG-PLA-NPs. The ... -
Docosahexaenoic Acid Counteracts the Hypoxic-Induced Inflammatory and Metabolic Alterations in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: Hypoxia is caused by the excessive expansion of the white adipose tissue (AT) and is associated with obesity-related conditions such as insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Docosahexaenoic ... -
Docosahexaenoic Acid, a Key Compound for Enhancing Sensitization to Drug in Doxorubicin-Resistant MCF-7 Cell Line.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Drug resistance is a well-known and significant obstacle in the battle against cancer, rendering chemotherapy treatments often ineffective. To improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy, researchers are exploring the use ... -
Doctors’ challenges during infectious disease outbreaks: Medical education insights from realistic fiction movies
( taylor and francis , 2021 , Article)Background: Movies have a strong influence on public perceptions due to their popularity and accessibility. Hence, movies on healthcare providers in general and medical doctors in particular can affect public opinions, ... -
The Documentary Scope of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Articles Under the Qatari Maritime Law and International conventions
( Qatar University Press , 2019 , Article)The contract of carriage of goods by sea is regulated under the Qatari Maritime Law No. 15 of 1980 in Articles 143–167. From these articles, it is inferred that they are only applicable to contract of carriage evidenced ...
