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Sex-based differences in severity and mortality in COVID-19
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a male bias in severity and mortality. This is consistent with previous coronavirus ... -
Sexist Language in Arabic: The Case of Qatar University Academic and Administrative Staff
( Qatar University , 1996 , Article)This study discusses the impact of possible sex-based differences in Arabic. It deals with the awareness and recognition of sexist attitudes in Arabic. A special questionnaire was prepared for this purpose. The ... -
SFET-based multiple antenna spectrum sensing using the second order moments of eigenvalues
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we propose a new detector for multiantenna spectrum sensing in cognitive radios (CR) by exploiting the Separating Function Estimation Test (SFET) framework. Specifically, we consider a blind scenario for ... -
SFPAG-R: A Reliable Routing Algorithm Based on Sealed First-Price Auction Games for Industrial Internet of Things Networks
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Due to the harsh deployment environment of the Industrial Internet of Things, the reliability of data transmission has always been an important challenge and a hot topic in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Based on a ... -
SGLT-2 inhibitors associated euglycemic and hyperglycemic DKA in a multicentric cohort
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EuDKA) secondary to Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a rare but increasingly reported phenomenon. Not much is known about the burden ... -
Shading and day-lighting controls energy savings in offices with fully-Glazed façades in hot climates
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Shading devices installed on windows are designed to reduce solar radiation transmission into the space by absorbing and reflecting radiation rays. This study investigates the effect of shading and day-lighting controls ... -
Shadow banking, insurance and financial sector stability
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Motivated by the recent financial crisis and the near collapse of the insurance giant American International Group (AIG), we empirically study the link between the insurance sector, the size of the shadow system and financial ... -
ShakeMe: Key generation from shared motion
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)Devices equipped with accelerometer sensors such as today's mobile devices can make use of motion to exchange information. A typical example for shared motion is shaking of two devices which are held together in one hand. ... -
Shape Memory Composites Based on Polymers and Metals for 4D Printing: Processes, Applications and Challenges
( Springer International Publishing , 2022 , Book)Shape Memory Composites Based on Polymers and Metals for 4D Printing is a thorough discussion of the physics and chemistry behind this developing area of materials science. It provides readers with a clear exposition of ... -
Shaping Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intentions among Business Graduates in Developing Countries through Social Media Adoption: A Moderating-Mediated Mechanism in Pakistan
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Entrepreneurship is crucial for alleviating job challenges among business graduates and for sustaining a growing local economy. However, different factors support and encourage students to be entrepreneurs. Modern technologies ... -
Shared Models and Open Infrastructures for the smart City Internet of Things based on the Semantic Web
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2021 , Conference Paper)Contemporary cities face many challenges: energy, ecological, demographic or economic. To answer this, technological means are implemented in cities through the use of sensors and actuators. These cities are said to be ... -
Sharing economy: A comprehensive literature review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)The objective of this study is to review the extant sharing economy (SE) literature. Applying a systematic literature review approach, this study thematically synthesizes the findings of 219 articles on sharing economy. ... -
SHE PWM for multilevel inverter using modified NR and pattern generation for wide range of solutions
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)In medium voltage high power applications good quality waveform with low switching losses is more preferred. In this context, low switching frequency modulation techniques based on pre-computed PWM switching patterns is ... -
Shear and Tensile Strength Measurements of CaCO 3 Cemented Bonds between Glass Beads Treated by Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2023 , Article)The particle-scale shear and tensile strength measurements of microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP) treatment have been investigated in this paper. Glass beads were used to represent sand particles. Three ... -
Shear behavior of basalt FRC beams reinforced with basalt FRP bars and glass FRP stirrups: Experimental and analytical investigations
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study investigated the shear behavior of basalt fiber reinforced concrete (BFRC) beams reinforced with basalt (B) and glass (G) fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) bars and stirrups, respectively. Fourteen beams were ... -
Shear Behavior Of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams Reinforced With Basalt Frp Bars And Gfrp Stirrups
(2018 , Master Thesis)Qatar suffers from a harsh environment in the form of high temperature that prevails almost all year round in addition to severe humidity and coastal conditions. This exposure leads to the rapid deterioration and the ... -
Shear Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams with Basalt FRP Reinforcing Bars and Glass FRP Stirrups
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The State of Qatar suffers from a harsh environment in the form of high temperature that prevails almost all year round in addition to severe humidity and coastal conditions. This exposure leads to the rapid deterioration ... -
Shear behavior of green concrete beams reinforced with basalt FRP bars and stirrups
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study investigated the shear performance of large-scale green concrete (GC) beams reinforced with basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars and stirrups. The GC concept was employed in this study by partially ... -
Shear Behavior of Green Concrete Beams Reinforced with Basalt FRP Bars and Stirrups.
(2020 , Master Thesis)The Reinforced concrete structures when exposed to a harsh environment it will be susceptible to the corrosion of steel reinforcement and shall lead to deterioration process. Consequently, the service lifetime of the ... -
Shear behavior of RC beams strengthened with different types of FRCM: Effect of stirrups' configuration
( ISEC Press , 2019 , Conference Paper)Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix, (FRCM) system has shown to be promising for the strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. However, the available experimental investigation on the shear strengthening efficacy ...