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Bayesian network based heuristic for energy aware EEG signal classification
( SpringerLink , 2013 , Conference Paper)A major challenge in the current research of wireless electroencephalograph (EEG) sensor-based medical or Brain Computer Interface applications is how to classify EEG signals as accurately and energy efficient as possible. ... -
BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Induces Autophagy-Associated Cell Death, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells.
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Venetoclax (VCX) is a selective BCL-2 inhibitor approved for the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. However, the mechanisms of anti-cancer effect of VCX either as a monotherapy or in combination with other chemotherapeutic ... -
Beach tar contamination on the Qatari coastline of the Gulf
( Elsevier , 1999 , Article)Beach tar concentrations were measured along the Qatari coastlines. Tar concentrations, collected from 11 locations, varied in space and time with values ranging between 2 and 1132 g m−1 (average 290 g m−1) of beach front. ... -
Beamforming OFDM Performance under Joint Phase Noise and I/Q Imbalance
( IEEE , 2015 , Article)Phase noise (PHN) and in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) imbalance are two major RF impairments in direct-conversion wireless transceivers. Beamforming and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) schemes have been adopted ... -
Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Skirted Shallow Foundations on Sand
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2013 , Article)The behavior of axially loaded skirted shallow foundations resting on sand was studied using an extensive numerical analysis. Surface, pier, and skirted square foundations resting on sand with different shear strength ... -
BEC: A novel routing protocol for balanced energy consumption in Wireless Body Area Networks
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) are getting growing interest because of their suitability for wide range of medical and non-medical applications. These applications demand WBAN to stay functional for a longer time which ... -
Becoming Linked In: Leveraging Professional Networks for Elite Surveys and Interviews
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2019 , Article)Finding and recruiting survey and interview participants remains an important and time-consuming process for mixed methods researchers. For those operating in cross-cultural contexts, these barriers are particularly salient ... -
Beginner CFL learners' perceptions of language difficulty in a task-based teaching and learning (TBTL) environment in Denmark
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Beh Tou Cheh? (What's It to You?): Feminist Challenges in Iranian Social Media
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2020 , Conference Paper)Online feminist activism has opened a different path for ordinary Iranians who are not necessarily versed in post-revolutionary discourses on feminism and political activism nor are conversant with the names and past ... -
Behavior of artificially corroded RC beams strengthened with CFRP and hybrid CFRP-GFRP laminates
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Steel corrosion is a major degradation factor for the reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructure and necessitates a costly repair after short service life. Predicting the strength of corroded and retrofitted structural elements ... -
The Behavior Of Molasses As A Microbial Nutrient In The Absence Of Microbes
( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)In this work the effect of molasses, as a bacterial nutrient, on the pH and surface tension of the aqueous phase, IFT, and phase behavior after one week contact time was studied at 60°C. The results have shown that the pH ... -
Behavioral determinants potentially influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pharmacy professionals in Qatar: a nationwide survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: There is a paucity of robust, theory-based research investigating vaccination behavior. 1 Using Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), the study aimed to explore the key behavioral determinants influencing vaccine ... -
Behaviour and associated determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and advocacy: a nationwide survey of pharmacy professionals in Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2023 , Article)Background: Vaccine hesitancy poses a global challenge and is acknowledged to be a complex, multifactorial phenomenon. Of particular concern is hesitancy among health professionals, as this may also impact their advocacy ... -
Behaviour of fibre reinforced concrete using steel slag coarse aggregate produced in Qatar
( EDP Sciences , 2017 , Conference Paper)The state of Qatar suffers from the shortage of natural resources needed for concrete production. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the feasibility of using by-product recycled materials as aggregates to maintain ... -
Behaviour of Grey Cast Iron Under Combined Bending and Tension
( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)This paper deals with the strength of grey cast iron components subjected to combined bending and tension, this case of loading being met in C-frames and clamps, crane hooks and various eccentrically—loaded protruding ... -
Behaviour of RC beams strengthened in shear using near surface embedded FRCM
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper presents an experimental study on the efficacy of a lately introduced "near surface embedded" technique (NSE) for fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) for the strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) ... -
Behavioural intention to use fully autonomous vehicles: Instrumental, symbolic, and affective motives
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) have the potential to transform the transportation industry with significant economic, social and environmental benefits. However, the mass deployment of AVs depends on public desire to use them. ... -
Being socially responsible: How green self-identity and locus of control impact green purchasing intentions?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This paper investigates the influence of green self-identity (GSI) and two attributes of locus of control, namely external environmental locus of control (ExLOC) and pro-environmental locus of control (PELOC), to predict ... -
Belief in fate and self-efficacy in road safety advertising based on guilt: An explanation based on negotiable fate
( Elsevier Australia , 2019 , Article)This study examines the effectiveness of using guilt in road safety advertising among young populations characterized as having high levels of belief in fate, and refutes the positive relationship between belief in fate ... -
Belief perseverance in students’ perceptions of accounting in a distance-learning environment: evidence from a GCC university
( Emerald , 2022 , Article)Purpose: By drawing on Belief Perseverance Theory (BPT), this study investigates the pre- and post-perceptions of the First Accounting Course (FAC) differentiating between accounting and non-accounting students in a virtual ...
