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Recent Submissions
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Genomic architecture of autism spectrum disorder in Qatar: The BARAKA-Qatar Study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social and communication skills, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. The prevalence of ASD among children ... -
Developing the adaptive model of thermal comfort for offices in the GCC region
( NCEUB 2018 , 2018 , Conference Paper)Escalating building energy expenditure encourages rethinking on thermal comfort delivery in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, in warm desert climate. The GCC states do not have an adaptive comfort standard, or ... -
Thermal comfort in office buildings during the summer season: Findings from a field study in Kuwait
( NCEUB 2018 , 2018 , Conference Paper)A thermal comfort field study was conducted in four office buildings in Kuwait for four months in the summer of 2016. All the four environmental and two personal variables were measured. Through a paper based survey, a ... -
مراجعة كتاب التربية البيئية بالمغرب وإشكالية بناء المواطن الإيكولوجي: من العقد الاجتماعي إلى العقد الطبيعي، لفوزي بوخريص وعبد الله هرهار
( دار نشر جامعة قطر , 2024 , Book Review)مراجعة كتاب التربية البيئية بالمغرب وإشكالية بناء المواطن الإيكولوجي: من العقد الاجتماعي إلى العقد الطبيعي، لفوزي بوخريص وعبد الله هرهار -
Comfort and use in building evaluation: Information modelling and post-occupancy in the built environment
(2019 , Conference Paper)Advances in computer science and information management increasingly allow built environment professionals to envision the day when there will be ‘cradle-to-grave’ modelling of buildings. This will involve measurement and ... -
Differences in thermal comfort and satisfaction in offices based on gender
( NCEUB 2020 , 2020 , Conference Paper)Women's labor force participation in Asia remains low and shows a downward trend despite improved female education and significant economic growth. Several factors contribute to increased female labor force participation. ... -
مراجعة كتاب البينية مستقبل الدراسات الأدبية والعلوم الإنسانية، لبيتر رمضانوفيتش
( دار نشر جامعة قطر , 2024 , Book Review)مراجعة كتاب البينية مستقبل الدراسات الأدبية والعلوم الإنسانية، لبيتر رمضانوفيتش -
Simulation of thermal comfort and energy demand in buildings of sub-Himalayan eastern India - Impact of climate change at mid (2050) and distant (2080) future
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The global warming associated with climate change predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is expected to deteriorate the indoor climate of free-running buildings. Features like proper orientation ... -
Investigation of outdoor thermal comfort and psychological adaptation in hot-humid climate of Qatar
( EDP Sciences , 2023 , Conference Paper)In the last few years, tremendous changes have taken place in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. These include rapid population growth, great improvements in education, the hosting of international events, and diverse economic ... -
Investigation of thermal comfort in bedrooms in Qatar
( EDP Sciences , 2023 , Conference Paper)Good quality sleep is essential for overall health and productivity of human beings. In a field survey in bedrooms in Qatar, 833 sets of occupant responses on thermal comfort and sleep quality before going to bed and after ... -
Study on adaptive thermal comfort model and behavioral adaptation in naturally ventilated residential buildings, Jimma Town, Ethiopia
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Ethiopia boasts abundant untapped energy resources, yet access to electricity remains limited (30%), with frequent and prolonged outages. Research on occupant thermal comfort in Ethiopia remains limited as well. This study ... -
A comprehensive systematic review: Impact of Land Use/ Land Cover (LULC) on Land Surface Temperatures (LST) and outdoor thermal comfort
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Globally, urbanization-driven changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) jeopardize Land Surface Temperatures (LSTs) and the outdoor thermal comfort of urban residents. While urban heat stress's impact on outdoor thermal ... -
نظرية الدراسات البينيّة
( دار نشر جامعة قطر , 2024 , Other)تُعد البينيّة أمرًا لازِمًا بسبب تعقّد الأنظمة المعقّدة، وبتحديد أكبر، بسبب بنْيتها أو سلوكها؛ فطبيعة هذه الأنظمة تقدمُ مُسوِّغاً منطقيًا للقيام بدراسة بينيّة. وتتولد عن فحص الأنظمة المعقّدة رؤىً جديدة تخصّ ممارسة الدراسة ... -
Urban planning impact on summer human thermal comfort in Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Urbanization entails extensive construction and substantial land use alterations, converting natural areas into residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial. These alterations disrupt the land surface energy, impacting ... -
Studying the Place of Transcendental Ideals and Human Instincts in Modern Psychology: An Insight into the Alternative Discourse of Mohammad Rafi-ud-Din
( دار نشر جامعة قطر , 2024 , Article)The integration of psychological and natural sciences is an ongoing process that aims to understand the human mind in the context of the natural world. Rafi-ud-Din has made significant contributions to this field with his ... -
Land surface temperature responses to land use dynamics in urban areas of Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Rapid urbanization primarily converts naturally vegetated areas and pervious surfaces into impervious built-up areas, significantly transforming microclimates and ecological dynamics. The impervious surfaces, marked by ... -
Gender-specific differences in plasma ferritin in adolescents smoking cigarettes versus waterpipe smoking: the Irbid-TRY Project
( Termedia Publishing House Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Ferritin has been implicated in body physiology and pathology. Smoking cigarettes (Cg) alters ferritin metabolism. Waterpipe (Wp) smoking has recently reemerged as a global epidemic and is linked to the most ... -
Evaluation of antidiabetic and nephroprotective effects of Origanum majorana (Marjoram) Leaf Extract and its Nanoparticles on Streptozotocin-Induced diabetes in Rats
( African Science Publications , 2024 , Article)Background: Medicinal herbs and green manufacturing of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are effective treatments for diabetes. Origanum majorana (OM) leaf extract is known for its potential medicinal benefits, including ... -
Metabolic differences between men and women who are long-term users of the water pipe: The Irbid WiHi project
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Smoking tobacco and metabolic disorders are global epidemics associated with cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, and metabolic diseases. Cigarette smoking seems to affect metabolic disorders. However, the effect of water ... -
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tobacco use: A population-based study
( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)Background Various aspects of lifestyle seem to change during confinement, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study examines confinement's effects on tobacco smoking habits (SH). Methods A survey was ...
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