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Comparison of co-presence of Epstein-Barr virus and high-risk human papillomaviruses in colorectal cancers in the Middle East Region
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Several studies have shown the presence of onco viral DNA in colorectal tumor tissues. Viral infection by onco-viruses such as Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are well-known to be ... -
Comparison of demographic and clinical characteristics in distinguishing testicular torsion from torsion of the appendix testis: A single-center retrospective study
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Testicular torsion (TT) is an emergency requiring a prompt diagnosis and surgery to avoid irreversible changes and a complete loss of testis. The present study aimed to identify potential factors that may predict a testicular ... -
Comparison of demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics between first and second COVID-19 waves in a secondary care hospital in Qatar: a retrospective study
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2022 , Article)Objective To compare the patient profile and outcomes in Qatar during the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting A retrospective observational study was conducted comparing the demographic, clinical ... -
Comparison of different fourth order Hilbert fractal antennas for partial discharge measurement
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Article)Three Hilbert fractal antenna designs are proposed in this work to capture and classify common types of partial discharge (PD) in an oil insulated system. Each antenna design shows unique characteristics in terms of resonant ... -
Comparison of dual stage ultrafiltration and hybrid ultrafiltration-forward osmosis process for harvesting microalgae (Tetraselmis sp.) biomass
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)In this study, a hybrid ultrafiltration-forward osmosis system was compared with a dual stage ultrafiltration process for the harvesting of marine microalgae. To the best of the author's knowledge none of the previous ... -
Comparison of fosfomycin against fluoroquinolones for transrectal prostate biopsy prophylaxis: an individual patient-data meta-analysis
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article Review)Purpose: Rectal culture screening for fluoroquinolone (FQ)-resistant Enterobacteriaceae before transrectal ultrasound guided prostate (TRUSPB) biopsy and targeted antibiotic prophylaxis (TAP) may decrease post-TRUSPB ... -
Comparison of Geotechnical Investigation Results with Encountered Ground Conditions during Subsea Tunnelling in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Starting in 2018, Musaimeer Pumping Station and Outfall Project (MPSO) was constructed to manage ground and storm water received from 270 km2 area of southern Doha, Qatar. The project consists of a pumping station, subsea ... -
Comparison of immunogenicity and safety of licensed Japanese encephalitis vaccines: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)IntroductionAnnually more than 100,000 Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases and 25,000 deaths worldwide are caused by JE virus infection. More than 15 JE vaccines are currently in use worldwide. It is unknown whether any of ... -
Comparison Of In Vitro Models Of Diabetic Nephropathy Using Renal Tubular Cells
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a chronic and serious complication associated with diabetes. The standardization of an in vitro model to best represent DN is very challenging due to the chronic nature of the ... -
Comparison of Interval Estimators of Pr(X < Y) in the Two-parameter Exponential Distribution
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Article)We consider confidence intervals for the stress-strength reliability Pr(X< Y) in the two-parameter exponential distribution. We have derived the Bayesian highest posterior density interval using non-informative prior ... -
Comparison of intestinal parasitic infection in newly arrived and resident workers in Qatar.
( BioMed Central , 2011 , Article)The rapid growth of Qatar in the last two decades has been associated with an enormous expansion of building programs in its cities and in the provision of new service industries. This in turn has attracted a large influx ... -
Comparison of intravenous paracetamol (acetaminophen) to intravenously or intramuscularly administered non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioids for patients presenting with moderate to severe acute pain conditions to the ED: systematic review and meta-analysis.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2023 , Other)Paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opiates/opioids, administered parenterally via intravenous or intramuscular route, are widely used to provide analgesia for patients with moderate to severe ... -
A comparison of isolation and culture protocols for human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells.
( Taylor and Francis , 2022 , Article Review)The successful translation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from bench to bedside is predicated upon their regenerative capabilities and immunomodulatory potential. Many challenges still exist in making MSCs a viable and ... -
Comparison of left and right ventricular adaptation in endurance-trained male athletes
( Akadémiai Kiadó , 2015 , Article)Characteristics of the athlete’s heart have been investigated mostly in the left ventricle (LV); reports referring to the right ventricle (RV) have only appeared recently. The aim of the present study was to compare the ... -
Comparison of machine learning models for predicting groundwater level, case study: Najafabad region
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Water resources, consisting of surface water and groundwater, are considered to be among the crucial natural resources in most arid and semiarid regions. Groundwater resources as the sustainable yields can be predicted, ... -
Comparison of mechanical shaking, ultrasonication and Homogenization as techniques used in removing attached Bacteria and their effects on the associated protozoa
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)During studying of Protozoa in the slow sand filter beds in Ashford Common Water Treatment Work (London, U.K.), it was found necessary to study the interstitial and attached bacterial populations involved with sand particles, ... -
Comparison of Mental Toughness and Power Test Performances in High-Level Kickboxers by Competitive Success
( Tehran University of Medical Sciences , 2016 , Article)Background Kickboxing is a high-intensity intermittent striking combat sport, which is characterized by complex skills and tactical key actions with short duration. Objectives The present study compared and verified ... -
Comparison Of Metal Corrosion Inhibition By Gravimetric And Linear Polarization Resistance Methods
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)Studies were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of various dosages of the selected silicate and phosphate compounds applied for corrosion inhibition of cast iron, copper, lead, and galvanized steel specimens. The ... -
Comparison of methods for estimating density and population trends for low-density Asian bears
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Populations of bears in Asia are vulnerable to extinction and effective monitoring is critical to measure and direct conservation efforts. Population abundance (local density) or growth (λ) are the most sensitive metrics ... -
Comparison of modular and traditional UK housing construction: a bibliometric analysis
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2021 , Article Review)Purpose: Housing completions in the UK have fallen to 125,000 annually, while government targets have risen to 300,000. This dramatic shortfall raises concerns as to whether current traditional construction approaches ...