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Novel Method for the production of Water from Humid Environment of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Water scarcity is the major challenge of the upcoming decades for the entire world. Middle eastern nations are prone to water scarcity due to very less rainfall, scarce fresh water sources, sandy surrounding and harsh humid ...
In Vivo Investigation of Cardiac Benefits of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter Inhibition Using the Zebrafish Model
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects >16% of adults in Qatar. Newly emerging class of antidiabetic drugs focuses on SGLT inhibition were observed to reduce CVDs risks in diabetic patients. Up to date, the mechanism ...
Membrane Distillation Crystallization Hybrid Process for Zero Liquid Discharge in QAFCO Plant
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Qatar fertilizer company (QAFCO) is one of the world’s largest single site producer of ammonia and urea with production capacity of 12,900 metric tons per day. Currently, QAFCO faces major challenges in terms of water ...
Atmospheric Black Carbon over Qatar: Seasonal Variability and Source Apportionment
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The earth’s atmosphere contains minute particles suspended within it. These atmospheric particles influence the earth's radiation budget through their ability to absorb and scatter radiation. Black carbon (BC) is a type ...
Serum vitamin D concentrations are non-linearly related to breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Post-menopausal women are at high risk for breast cancer. The association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration and breast cancer in post-menopausal women is not well understood. Objectives: ...
LABORATORY ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTRE (LARC) “A SPECIFIC PATHOGEN FREE RODENT FACILITY” - COVID – 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE PLAN
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Laboratory Animal Research Centre (LARC) has developed an early emergency operational plan for COVID-19 pandemic situation. Biosafety and biosecurity measures were planned and implemented ahead of time to check the functional ...
The Gravity of Distance: Evidence from a Trade embargo
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
On June 5, 2017, an airspace blockade was imposed on the State of Qatar by four of its neighbors: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. We study the exogenous increase in air transportation costs with ...
Detecting Organic Nitrogen with 1H-15N HMBC Spectra
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
NMR spectroscopy has been the most important tool for organic chemistry research, providing detailed structure information. While 1H and 13C NMR spectra were frequently measured, 15N NMR spectra were relatively rare, even ...
Validation of FFQ Against Food Records for Vitamin D in Qatar Population
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: The measurement of vitamin D nutritional status through dietary assessment is a cost effective method. Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is usually validated against food records (FR). There is no vitamin D ...
Ecological and Health Risks Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals and Metalloids Contaminants
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Potentially toxic environmental contaminants, including metals and metalloids, are commonly found in emerging economies. At high concentrations, elements such as As, Cr, and Ni can be hazardous and may lead to various ...