Browsing COVID-19 Research by Title
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Rasch Modeling and Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the Usability of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) during the COVID-19 Pandemic
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Background: Several instruments are currently used to assess Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) -induced psychological distress, including the 22-item Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). The IES-R is a self-administered ... -
Rates of recurrent positive SARS-CoV-2 swab results among patients attending primary care in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)We read with interest the work of COCOREC (Collaborative study COvid RECurrences) study group.1 Recurrent positive rt-PCR results for SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported from early in the epidemic.1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , ... -
Real-Time SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping by High-Throughput Multiplex PCR Reveals the Epidemiology of the Variants of Concern in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Complementing whole genome sequencing strategies with high-throughput multiplex RT-qPCR genotyping allows for more comprehensive and real-time tracking of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. During the second and third waves ... -
Rebuilding Education: STEM Education Practices and Research during the Post-COVID-19 Era
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Book)COVID-19 resulted in an unprecedented transformation in the context of learning and teaching, wherein a significant shift in the different realms of educational attainment was observed [1]. This Special Issue in Sustainability, ... -
Rebuilding Education—Contributions to STEM Education Practices and Research during the Post-COVID-19 Era
( MDPI , 2023 , Other)COVID-19 resulted in an unprecedented transformation in the context of learning and teaching, wherein a significant shift in the different realms of educational attainment was observed [1]. This Special Issue in Sustainability, ... -
Reducing the number of rebooking of urgent in-person visits in general paediatric ambulatory clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all out-patients clinics shifted to telehealth visits 1 . However some patients still needed to be seen as face to face visit 2 , mostly through the new urgent referrals which were ... -
Reflexive politics and Arab 'risk society'? COVID-19 and issues of public health
( GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies , 2020 , Article)Zeroing in on the notion of "risk society," this article attempts to unpack the challenges posed by COVID-19 on the Arab world. It highlights problems of inequality within and between Arab states with respect to public ... -
Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)The COVID-19 pandemic affected agri-food systems worldwide. However, while the impacts differed from one country/region to another, the scholarly literature seems to focus on developed countries in the Global North. ... -
Reinfections in COVID-19 Patients: Impact of Virus Genetic Variability and Host Immunity
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic is still posing a devastating threat to social life and economics. Despite the modest decrease in the number of cases during September-November 2020, the number of active cases is on the rise again. ... -
Reinforcement learning-based decision support system for COVID-19
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Globally, informed decision on the most effective set of restrictions for the containment of COVID-19 has been the subject of intense debates. There is a significant need for a structured dynamic framework to model and ... -
Relative infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine breakthrough infections, reinfections, and primary infections.
( Springer , 2022 , Article)SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals and in those who had a prior infection have been observed globally, but the transmission potential of these infections is unknown. The RT-qPCR cycle threshold ... -
RELIABLE COVID-19 DETECTION USING CHEST X-RAY IMAGES
( IEEE Computer Society , 2021 , Conference Paper)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged the need for computer-aided diagnosis with automatic, accurate, and fast algorithms. Recent studies have applied Machine Learning algorithms for COVID-19 diagnosis over chest ... -
Reported Adverse Effects and Attitudes among Arab Populations Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Large-Scale Multinational Study Implementing Machine Learning Tools in Predicting Post-Vaccination Adverse Effects Based on Predisposing Factors
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: The unprecedented global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has imposed huge challenges on the healthcare facilities, and impacted every aspect of life. This has led to the development of several ... -
Reporting of RT-PCR cycle threshold (Ct) values during the first wave of COVID-19 in Qatar improved result interpretation in clinical and public health settings
( Microbiology Society , 2022 , Article)Introduction. The cycle threshold (Ct) value in real-time PCR (RT-PCR) is where a target-specific amplification signal becomes detectable and can infer viral load, risk of transmission and recovery. Use of Ct values in ... -
Repurposing Ivermectin for COVID-19: Molecular Aspects and Therapeutic Possibilities
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)As of January 2021, SARS-CoV-2 has killed over 2 million individuals across the world. As such, there is an urgent need for vaccines and therapeutics to reduce the burden of COVID-19. Several vaccines, including mRNA, ... -
Research on Higher Education during the COVID-19 in the Gulf Cooperation Council: An Overview of Publications in the Journal Sustainability
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)This study analyzes the research associated with higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, offering an overview of papers published in Sustainability by utilizing the ... -
Reshaping experiential education within Qatar University's Health Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Health professions programs heavily depend on experiential learning to prepare learners for practice within the healthcare system. Learners acquire a significant proportion of patient care skills as they participate in ... -
Resilience and Sustainability in the Gulf Migration Regimes: Kafāla in the Era of Covid-19
( Routledge , 2023 , Article)The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has strongly reaffirmed the critical importance of labor migration to the global economy, even as it has raised questions about the temporary migration programs responsible for much of this ... -
Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from Qatar University College of Pharmacy
( PKP , 2020 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global emergency in all social realms including, economy, health, and education. In this article, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education, particularly higher education ... -
Resurgence of mucormycosis during COVID-19 pandemic
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)ObjectiveTo explore the literature on corona-associated mucormycosis and explain its relevance to dentists and oral surgeons. MethodsA literature search was carried out to identify reported cases on corona-associated ...