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Watermain Breaks in Hong Kong: Causes and Consequences
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Watermain failure is a complex problem associated with significant socio-economic and environmental impacts. The complexity of this problem originates from many factors of physical, operational, and environmental nature. ...
Blockchain Technology Adoption in the State of Qatar : Qualitative Risk Analysis
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Businesses may gain from implementing Blockchain-based technology in terms of profitability, productivity, and efficiency, which may cause them to re-evaluate their current business strategies. However, because the technology ...
Statistical Analysis of the Effect of Water Table Fluctuation and Soil Layering on the Distribution of BTEX on Soil and Groundwater Under Anaerobic Condition
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel spills pollute groundwater in many coastal areas. BTEX is a hydrocarbon of concern due to its high-water solubility, which allows it to spread widely in the subsurface environment. The ...
The Impact of Personal Communication Technology on the Family Interaction and Wellbeing in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Analysis
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
A strong and healthy familial bond contributes to an individual's wellbeing and happiness. Positive family support at different stages of life is crucial to having a sense of belonging, improved self-esteem and self-worth, ...
Recycling of Tetra Pak for Space and Water Heating by Blending with Phase Change Materials
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
A rapid rise in demands for thermal comfort in the building sector necessitates higher energy consumption for air conditioning, ventilation, space, and water heating systems. Recently, phase change materials (PCMs) have ...
TBM Challenges on Musaimeer outfall tunnel
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Musaimeer outfall tunnel is the longest outfall tunnel in the Middle East. The tunnel was excavated by Earth Pressure Balance (EPB), Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and encountered three distinct rock masses namely Rus Formation, ...
The Importance and Evaluation of Environment-Friendly Megaprojects - As Perceived By Users
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The environmental degradation of our time, the environmental devastation of previous years and global warming have presented the world with new and novel challenges that were not experienced in previous decades. Rising sea ...
Fertility Decline in the GCC: Causes and the Way Forward Evidence from Qatar
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Fertility rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have been declining in recent decades. This decline has been attributed to a number of factors, including urbanization, education, and employment opportunities for ...
Performance of an Infrastructure Project Following the Deployment of a Customized Lean Strategy
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper highlights the benefits of adopting and implementing a tailored lean construction strategy with its dynamic action plans during the construction phase of one of Qatar's recently completed infrastructure projects. ...
Emerging Brine Management Approaches for Sustainable Desalination in the GCC Countries
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The major technologies employed in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) based commercial desalination facilities are classified into two categories: the membrane-based (mostly reverse osmosis (RO)) and thermal-based (primarily ...