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Transcriptome Profile Identifies Actin as an Essential Regulator of Cardiac Myosin Binding Protein C3 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a Zebrafish Model
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Variants in cardiac myosin-binding protein C (cMyBP-C) are the leading cause of inherited hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), demonstrating the key role that cMyBP-C plays in the heart’s contractile machinery. To investigate ...
Effect of bond enhancement using carbon nanotubes on flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with externally bonded CFRP sheets
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Springer Nature
, 2022 , Article)
This paper studied the effect of incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) on strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The RC beams were prepared, strengthened in flexure ...
Perceptions and attitudes of Qatar University students regarding the utility of arabic and english in communication and education in Qatar
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Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
, 2022 , Article)
This study investigates the linguistic attitudes and perceptions of Qatar University students regarding the utility and vitality of the two languages that define the education and communication scenes in Qatar, namely, ...
Dysregulated Metabolic Pathways in Subjects with Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Obesity coexists with variable features of metabolic syndrome, which is associated with dysregulated metabolic pathways. We assessed potential associations between serum metabolites and features of metabolic ...
العوامل المؤثرة في ظاهرة انخفاض معدلات الخصوبة في دولة قطر
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مجلس النشر العلمي - جامعة الكويت
, 2022 , Article)
هدف الدراسة: تهدف الدراسة إلى تعرف العوامل المؤثرة في انخفاض معدلات الخصوبة وعلاقتها بالسياسة السكانية والتحولات الديموغرافية في المجتمع القطري. المنهجية: استخدم في الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي المسحي، وبلغ عدد أفراد ...
Using social capital to develop South African principals and schools
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Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
, 2022 , Article)
One feature of deprived communities is a lack of social capital. Yet, research reports that social capital contributes to poverty reduction and positively impacts schools and student educational outcomes. In South Africa, ...
Impact of the fear of Covid-19 infection on intent to breastfeed; a cross sectional survey of a perinatal population in Qatar
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
Objectives: Infection control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic have focused on limiting physical contact and decontamination by observing cleaning and hygiene rituals. Breastfeeding requires close physical contact and ...
Seasonal variability of hydrography off the east coast of Qatar, central Arabian Gulf
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Springer Nature
, 2022 , Article)
Seasonal variability of hydrography along a nearshore-offshore transect in the eastern part of the EEZ of Qatar has been analyzed using in situ measurements carried out during 5 different months. The study reveals distinct ...
Normative account of Islamic bioethics in end-of-life care
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2022 , Article)
This article addresses the bioethical challenges raised by end-of-life care (EoLC) from the perspective of Islamic normativity. Rejecting positivist positions, it argues for the use of a flexible approach midway between a ...
Secure Vehicular Platoon Management against Sybil Attacks
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
The capacity of highways has been an ever-present constraint in the 21st century, bringing about the issue of safety with greater likelihoods of traffic accidents occurring. Furthermore, recent global oil prices have ...