Qatar University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Exploring Youth's intentions to purchase electric and hybrid vehicles in Qatar: The role of moral norms and environmental concern
( Elsevier Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Despite the global transition to green transportation, the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles (E&HVs) in Qatar remains limited. This study examines the factors influencing youth intentions to buy E&HVs, employing the ... -
Navigating new healthcare systems: a qualitative exploration of barriers, facilitators, and service utilization among Ukrainian refugees in five host countries.
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 displaced millions. While the European Union's Temporary Protection Directive aims to facilitate the right to healthcare for Ukrainian citizens staying ... -
Cooperative offloading multi-access edge computing (COMEC) for cell-edge users in heterogeneous dense networks
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Multi-access edge computing (MEC) addresses the rising computational demands of advanced applications by bringing processing closer to users. Yet, cell-edge users often face high latency and low throughput—challenges that ... -
Transformers in speech processing: Overcoming challenges and paving the future
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The remarkable success of transformers in the field of natural language processing has sparked interest in their potential for mod- elling long-range dependencies within speech sequences. Transformers have gained prominence ... -
TEMSET-24K: Densely Annotated Dataset for Indexing Multipart Endoscopic Videos using Surgical Timeline Segmentation
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Indexing endoscopic surgical videos is vital in surgical data science, forming the basis for systematic retrospective analysis and clinical performance evaluation. Despite its significance, current video analytics rely on ... -
Common data elements of cerebral palsy registries in Arabic-speaking countries: A scoping review
( John Wiley & Sons , 2025 , Article)Aim: To (1) identify and extract common data elements (CDEs) reported in registry- and population-based cerebral palsy (CP) studies in Arabic-speaking countries (ASCs), (2) compare reporting across study designs to ensure ... -
The Neurogenic Inflammation Mediator Endothelin-1 Causes Human Skin Barrier Disruption in Atopic Dermatitis via an ETAR/TRPA1-Axis
( John Wiley and Sons , 2025 , Article)Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, relapsing inflammatory skin disease driven by an immune imbalance, microbial dysbiosis, and skin barrier impairment, culminating in (neurogenic) inflammation and itch. We ... -
N-Lactoyl amino acids: insights from metabolite genome-wide association studies and phenome-wide association analysis
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)N-lactoyl-amino acids (Lac-AA) are emerging as important metabolites with diverse physiological roles. This study integrates metabolomics and genomics to investigate the genetic determinants and clinical relevance of three ... -
Exploring parental awareness and willingness to use monoclonal antibodies for respiratory syncytial virus prevention
( Taylor and Francis , 2025 , Article)Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of severe illness in infancy, and the recent availability of new monoclonal antibodies such as nirsevimab presents an appealing prevention choice. Thus, this study ... -
Attenuating amygdalin (vitamin B17) toxicity for potential therapeutic uses: insights into controlled release technology-based formulations as a strategy for improving clinical safety
( Taylor and Francis , 2025 , Article)Introduction: Amygdalin, is arguably, one of the most controversial molecules found in nature, with several therapeutic properties, including anticancer, but there are concerns over its toxicity in healthy tissue alike, ... -
Phytonanoparticles as novel drug carriers for enhanced osteogenesis and osseointegration
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Phytonanoparticles have emerged as a promising class of biomaterials for enhancing bone regeneration and osseointegration, offering unique advantages in biocompatibility, multifunctionality, and sustainability. This ... -
Os Styloideum and Third Metacarpal Partial Coalition Nonunion After Traumatic Fracture: A Report of Three Cases
( SAGE , 2025 , Article)The Os Styloideum (OS) is an accessory carpal bone located in the dorsal aspect of the wrist between the base of the second and third metacarpal bones and the trapezoid and the capitate. It is frequently partially coalited ... -
Understanding of Authorship Guidelines and the Frequency of Authorship Misuse: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study in the State of Qatar
( SAGE , 2025 , Article)Ethical authorship practices ensure both accountability and credibility. In this study, we estimated the frequency of encountering honorary and ghost authorship at least once among researchers at Hamad Medical Corporation ... -
By the end of the puerperium: Kinematic assessment of lumbar spine range of motion after experiencing cesarean or vaginal birth
( SAGE , 2025 , Article)Background: Pregnancy induces spinal changes that are generally expected to resolve by the end of the puerperium. However, the mode of delivery may influence this recovery. Purpose: This study aimed to assess pain-free ... -
Blue laser as a safe option in laser airway surgery
( Australian Society of Anaesthetists , 2025 , Article)Shortly after Theodore Mainman invented the ruby laser in 1960, it was quickly adopted by otolaryngologists to remove cancerous lesions with precision. Early lasers, however, caused significant tissue damage, and finding ... -
Comparing the accuracy of AI-assisted data extraction versus human double extraction in evidence synthesis: a randomised controlled trial protocol
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2025 , Article)Introduction Traditional data extraction strategies, such as human double extraction, are both time consuming and labour-intensive. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising tool for facilitating data extraction. ... -
Protocol for a systematic review assessing the role of digital health technology in optimising medication adherence in older patients with asthma or COPD
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2025 , Article)Introduction An estimated 262million people lived with asthma globally in 2019. Similarly, in 2021, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was responsible for 3.5%million global deaths. They are usually distinct ... -
Mapping Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease Models of Care across 17 Middle East and North Africa Countries: Insights into Guidelines, Infrastructure, and Referral Systems
( Xia and He Publishing Inc. , 2025 , Article)Background and Aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) represents an escalating healthcare burden across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region; however, system-level preparedness ... -
Becoming fathers, becoming caregivers: A qualitative exploration of intersectional influences shaping caregiving in an urban poor South Indian setting
( Public Library of Science (PLOS) , 2025 , Article)Background Caregiver engagement is crucial for early child development; however, research on paternal involvement remains limited, particularly in urban settings of the Global South. This exploratory study aimed to understand ... -
Systematic review with meta-analysis on the quality of life of women undergoing IVF using Ferti-QOL questionnaire
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Infertility is a global health concern affecting millions of couples, with in vitro fertilization (IVF) emerging as a prominent solution. While IVF offers hope, it also presents significant physical, emotional, ...
