Browsing QUARFE 2020 by Title
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A Decision Analytical Model Investigating Cost-Effectiveness of Erlotinib
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: A decision analytical model investigating cost-effectiveness of Erlotinib was submitted to the UK NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), which was not based on actual health-state transition ... -
A meta-review of meta-analyses and an updated meta-analysis on the efficacy of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID19 infection
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objective: To synthesize the findings presented in systematic reviews and meta-analyses as well as to update the evidence using a meta-analysis in evaluating the efficacy and safety of CQ and HCQ with or without Azithromycin ... -
A Novel Modified Switched Inductor Boost Converter with Reduced Switch Voltage Stress
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)DC-DC power converters are necessary to step-up the voltage or current with high conversion ratio for many applications e.g. photovoltaic and fuel cell energy conversion, uninterruptible power supply, DC microgrid, automobile, ... -
A preliminary checklist of the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The State of Qatar is a small peninsula located in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is classified as a subtropical desert with a very extreme harsh climatic conditions in summer and mild winter. Information ... -
A Structural Equation Model of Perceived University Image In Qatar: Student Perspective
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The aim of this research is to examine the factors that influence student perceptions of the image of Qatar's national university, Qatar University. The study builds on relevant scholarship on perceptions of organizational ... -
A study comparing conventional heating and microwave assistance heating to recover metals from Municipal Solid Waste using microwave-assisted leaching technique
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)This study investigates and compares microwave heating radiation with conventional heating. Incinerated Municipal Solid Waste (IMSW) bottom ash (BA) and fly ash (FA) was utilized to to recover various metals including Co, ... -
A systematic review of pharmacists' input in the screening, management and prevention of metabolic syndrome
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: To critically appraise, synthesise, and present the available evidence on pharmacists' input to the screening, prevention and management of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Design: Systematic review. Methods: The ... -
A Validated and Applicable Direct Injection LC/MS/MS Method of Fourteen Drugs of Abuse in Urine Samples to Avoid the False Positive/Negative Results of Immunoassay Techniques in Forensic Cases
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Many false positive and false negative results have been detected in immunoassay analyses of drugs of abuse in urine samples. A method of direct injection of diluted urine into LC/MS/MS was developed and validated for ... -
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS' ACCREDITATION MATTERS FOR GRADUATES EMPLOYABILITY. A CASE FORM QU-HEALTH
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: This study investigated employers' perspectives on the impact of a supervised practice program (SPP), guided by international accreditation standards on the skill development and potential employability of ... -
Activity of Antibiotic Producing Bacteria Isolated from Rhizosphere Soil Region of Different Medicinal Plants
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The rhizosphere soil of medicinal plants is rich in microorganisms that develop antibiotics as natural mechanism of protection against other microbes that live in their vicinity. The present study aims to explore the ... -
Adhesion Improvement between Polyethylene and Aluminium Using Eco-Friendly Plasma Treatment
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Lamina made of Low density polyethylene (LDPE) and Aluminium(Al) is used widely in many applications, especially in food packaging (TetraPak containers).However; it's found that the adhesive bond between LDPE-Al is low due ... -
Advanced degradation of organic substance in water using no-ferric Fenton reaction on Titania nanotube
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Highly reactive OH radicals facilitate advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) [1]. AOPs are irreplaceable in environmental remediation including but not limited to pollutant degradation [2]. H2O2 leading to OH radicals in ... -
AI-powered Motion Interaction for 3D Cultural Heritage
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Museums and cultural institutions, in general, are in a constant challenge of adding more value to their collections. The attractiveness of assets is practically tightly related to their value obeying the offer and demand ... -
Algae-based biofertilizer for date palm cultivation in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is the main fruit crop found in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world. It naturally adapts to the adverse environments of extreme heat and water scarcity and prevents further ... -
Alginate-mediated synthesis of hetero-shaped silver nanoparticles and their hydrogen peroxide sensing ability
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Silver nanoparticles have been the focus of extensive research for many decades due to their unique physical, chemical and electrical properties. Introducing new environmentally benign methods for the synthesis of silver ... -
Altered inflow hemodynamics affects heart development in a side specific manner in the embryonic heart
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Hemodynamics, forces from the flowing blood in the heart, is a major epigenetic factor for heart development. Disturbed hemodynamics were shown to induce cardiac malformations in the embryonic heart. Clinically ... -
An Investigation into the Prevalence of Behavioral and Environmental determinants of cataract
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Accounting for 51% of legal blindness in the world and 27% in Qatar,cataract remains the most prevelant cause of visual imapairments. Cataract involves the clouding of the eye lens, which reduces the light that reaches the ... -
An online module to evaluate the validity of an algorithm to assess the risk for drug-induced QTc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: QTc interval prolongation leads to serious complications making it a concern for all clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTc interval prolongation, especially in the psychiatric population, can be challenging ... -
Analyzing the urban heat island characteristics and mitigation strategies in eight arid and semi-arid cities
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The aim of the study is two folds: first, the study analyze the formation of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) in eight different cities in arid and semi-arid region. The analysis is based on land cover / land use (LCLU) ... -
Anti-diabetic and Anti-hypertensive Potential of Indigenous Edible plants of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Aizoon canariense, Cynomorium coccineum, Glossonema edule, and Malva parviflora, edible desert plants from Qatar, were selected to determine levels of phenolic bioactives and potential health benefits for managing early ...
