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A Highly Selective Sensor for Cyanide in Organic Media and on Solid Surfaces
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MDPI AG
, 2016 , Article)
The application of IR 786 perchlorate (IR-786) as a selective optical sensor for cyanide anion in both organic solution (acetonitrile (MeCN), 100%) and solvent-free solid surfaces was demonstrated. In MeCN, IR-786 was ...
Public Acceptance of Taxation in Qatar
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Qatar University
, 2016 , Report)
Most Gulf countries have acknowledged that the traditional rentier system requires basic economic reform, and VAT could prove a more stable source of government revenue for oil producing countries. Results from two separate ...
Psychological and Psychosocial Consequences of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis among Women in Tunisia: Preliminary Findings from an Exploratory Study
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
, 2016 , Article)
Background
The incidence of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) makes it the most widespread parasitic disease in Tunisia and the Arab world. Yet, few studies have addressed its psychological and psychosocial effects. ...
SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF NANOCRYSTALLINE BI-TE BASED THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS FOR ENERGY APPLICATION
(2016 , Master Thesis)
Thermoelectric phenomenon is the science associated with converting thermal energy into electricity based on the Seebeck effect. Bismuth telluride Bi2Te3 is currently considered to be the state-of-the art thermoelectric ...
أطياف محمود درويش إشكاليّة التلقي في قصيدة «بطاقة هويّة»
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كلية الآداب واللغات - جامعة قاصدي مرباح ورقلة
, 2016 , Article)
تُقارب هذه الدراسةُ حضور قصيدة "بطاقة هويّة" للشاعر محمود درويش في الخطاب النقدي العربي من جهة وفي الفضاء الجماهيريّ المُباشر من جهة أخرى. ذلك أنّ هذه القصيدة قد حظيت، على مدار ما يقارب نصف قرن، باستقبال استثنائيّ، ومارست ...
A Randomised Single-Blinded Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of Brief Advice on Smoking Cessation among Tertiary Students in Malaysia
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
Introduction
Tobacco smoking, a habitual behavior, is addictive and detrimental to health. Quitting requires personal abilities and environmental opportunities and therefore, improving these abilities and opportunities ...
Improving Healthcare Quality with Evidence-Based Medicine
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OMICS International
, 2016 , Article)
Physicians in recent years felt increasing pressure to work for
long hours and to see more patients even though they have few hours
in their normal routine hours to dedicate to self and continuing
education. Physician ...
Ramadan Fasting and Patients with Cancer: State-of-the-Art and Future Prospects
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Frontiers Media
, 2016 , Article)
Ramadan fasting represents one of the five pillars of the Islam creed. Even though some subjects (among which patients) are exempted from observing this religious duty, they may be eager to share this particular moment of ...
Exploration of Sustainable Urban Qualities of Al Sadd Area in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
This research focuses on the contributions made to social sustainability, firstly by the functionality of urban
spaces in Qatar, as defined by their physical form, and secondly by the socio-cultural attributes of those ...
Level of physical activity in patients with osteoporosis
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Springer London
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Objectives: The aim of this research was to examine the degree and types of physical activity (heavy physical activity, medium heavy and light physical activity) in female patients with lower bone mineral density compared ...