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Serum vitamin D concentrations are non-linearly related to breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Post-menopausal women are at high risk for breast cancer. The association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration and breast cancer in post-menopausal women is not well understood. Objectives: ...
The Gravity of Distance: Evidence from a Trade embargo
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
On June 5, 2017, an airspace blockade was imposed on the State of Qatar by four of its neighbors: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. We study the exogenous increase in air transportation costs with ...
Detecting Organic Nitrogen with 1H-15N HMBC Spectra
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
NMR spectroscopy has been the most important tool for organic chemistry research, providing detailed structure information. While 1H and 13C NMR spectra were frequently measured, 15N NMR spectra were relatively rare, even ...
Ecological and Health Risks Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals and Metalloids Contaminants
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Potentially toxic environmental contaminants, including metals and metalloids, are commonly found in emerging economies. At high concentrations, elements such as As, Cr, and Ni can be hazardous and may lead to various ...
Synthesis & Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Cathode Materials for Energy Storage
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Research into the development of novel cathode materials for energy storage applications is progressing at a rapid rate to meet the ever-growing demands of modern society. Amongst various options, batteries are playing a ...
Social Attitudes, Behavior, and Consequences surrounding COVID-19 in Qatar: Findings from a Large-scale Online Survey
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Amid the outbreak of the contagious novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), states were put in an unprecedented situation never encountered before. Qatari authorities applied certain preventive measures to contain the spread of the ...
A Case Study of Qatar: Health Risk Assessment associated with Bisphenol A
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
This study is aimed at evaluating exposure to bisphenol A in drinkable water. Much studies have not been conducted on Bisphenol A in the drinkable water globally, in Arabian Gulf and particularly in Qatar. This assessment ...
فصل النظريات الاسلامية عن المقررات الدراسية وأثرها على الهوية القطرية: دراسة حالة - تخصص سياسات وتخطيط وتنمية في جامعة قطر
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
استهدفت الدراسة الحالية التعرف على أثر إقصاء النظريات الإسلامية عن المقررات الدراسية لتخصص سياسات وتخطيط وتنمية على الهوية القطرية للطلبة القطريين، واستخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي ومقابلات تم تطبيقها على عينة (6) ...
The Separation of Emulsified Water/Oil Mixtures through Adsorption on Plasma-Treated Polyethylene Powder
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
This work addresses the preparation and characterization of efficient adsorbents for tertiary treatment (oil content below 100 ppm) of oil/water emulsions. Powdered low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was modified by radio-frequency ...
Investigating the impact of innovative treatments on driving behavior at school bus stops: A driving simulator study
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The illegal overtaking/crossing of stopped school buses has been identified as one of the leading causes of students' injuries and fatalities. The likelihood of students in getting involved in a school bus-related crash ...