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The Immunomodulatory Role of Microbiota in Rheumatic Heart Disease: What Do We Know and What Can We Learn from Other Rheumatic Diseases?
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) represents a serious cardiac sequela of acute rheumatic fever, occurring in 30-45% of patients. RHD is multifactorial, with a strong familial predisposition and known environmental risk factors ... -
The impact of a universal social emotional intervention on students' mental wellbeing in a secondary public school in Qatar
( Cogent OA , 2023 , Article)This paper is based on a study that explored the impact of a practitioner-designed social emotional program on students' wellbeing based on the results of the WEMWBS scale in a public secondary school in Qatar. This cluster ... -
The Impact of ACE Gene Variants on Acute-Phase Reactants in Children with Rheumatic Heart Disease
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most important sequela of upper respiratory group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection. The role of the common angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) variant in the ... -
The impact of affordable housing developments on sustainability in gulf cities
( Open House International Association , 2016 , Article)The recent construction boom has led to new urban development dynamics in Gulf cities driven by real-estate speculations and large infrastructure investments. While in the past affordable housing for medium income migrants ... -
The impact of antimicrobial stewardship strategies on antibiotic appropriateness and prescribing behaviours in selected countries in the Middle East: A systematic review
( World Health Organization , 2017 , Article)Antimicrobial resistance is a global health problem and antimicrobial stewardship is an essential component of hospital policies worldwide yet little is known regarding effective implementation strategies in the Middle ... -
The impact of authentic complex engineering design experience for k-12 students on 21st century attributes and perceptions towards STEM fields (Evaluation, Strand 3)
( American Society for Engineering Education , 2015 , Conference Paper)Recent studies showed that embedding engineering at K-12 level has a positive impact on stimulating interest in- and improving learning outcomes of science and mathematics, and development of 21st Century skills. Engineering ... -
THE IMPACT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT FACTORS ON WALKABILITY FOR THREE DOHA METRO STATIONS
(2022 , Master Thesis)The 2019 opening of the Doha Metro highlighted a perceived lack of connection between several new public transport system stations and their surrounding neighborhoods. Such connections are a crucial component for promoting ... -
THE IMPACT OF CARBON RISK ON TRADE CREDIT
(2023 , Master Thesis)Global climate change presents a growing danger to the environment, economies, and human population as well as disrupting sophisticated ecological systems. Several nations have enacted rules and measures to reduce and ... -
The impact of charges in force field parameterization for molecular dynamics simulations of deep eutectic solvents
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)The nanoscopic characteristics and macroscopic physicochemical properties of choline chloride:levulinic acid (1:2 mole ratio) deep eutectic solvent are analyzed from molecular dynamics simulations. Considering the ionic ... -
The impact of chronic fentanyl administration on the cerebral cortex in mice: Molecular and histological effects
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Purpose: Fentanyl, a fully synthetic opioid, is widely used for severe pain management and has a huge abuse potential for its psychostimulant effects. Unlike other opioids, the neurotoxic effects of chronic fentanyl ... -
The Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Diabetes Education on Medication Adherence in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Interventional Study from Khartoum, Sudan
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Background: Continuous therapeutic care with good medication adherence is the cornerstone of management of all chronic diseases including diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of clinical pharmacist intervention ... -
The impact of corporate performance on innovation management: Empirical evidence from emerging Asian economies
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Innovation is the key to survive, adapt, and succeed in modern markets, which are increasingly exposed to and impacted by the transformation in progress, especially from a technological point of view, and even more so as ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Contracts and Claims for Infrastructure Projects
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Infrastructure projects have greatly affected the economy of countries, as they have contributed to supporting all economic sectors by providing them with many executive and operational projects. Despite the important role ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Insufficient physical activity is considered a strong risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on physical (in)activity behavior in 10 Arab countries before ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of interprofessional education: it's not all bad news
( MA Healthcare Ltd , 2021 , Article)During the COVID-19 outbreak, most face-to-face teaching and practice-based learning placements were suspended. Universities provided ongoing health and social care education, including interprofessional education, using ... -
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on smoking habits and lifestyle: A cross-sectional study
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article)Background and Aims: Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, the resultant psychological disturbances led to more tobacco consumption and deteriorated smoking behaviors among smokers. In this study, we aimed to investigate the ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Pre-existing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the State of Qatar: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Background: Published evidence about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is conflicting. Most studies suggest an increase in the severity of OCD in people with pre-existing OCD, whereas ... -
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 ... -
The impact of cultural distance on local residents perception of tourism development: The case of Dubai in UAE
( Institute for Tourism , 2016 , Article)This study discusses the importance of understanding cultural differences between tourists and hosts for developing positive cross-cultural tourist interaction and its influence on the host's perception of sociocultural ... -
The Impact of Diabetes on Pregnancy in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2009 , Article)Objectives: To investigate maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancies in women with different types of diabetes in Qatar. To identify factors such as age, family history of diabetes and obesity contributing to the ...
