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A preliminary checklist of the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
The State of Qatar is a small peninsula located in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is classified as a subtropical desert with a very extreme harsh climatic conditions in summer and mild winter. Information ...
Novel approach to study the diversity of soil microbial communities in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
A broad diversity of microorganisms can be found in soil, where they are essential for nutrient cycling and energy transfer. Recent high-throughput sequencing methods have greatly advanced our knowledge about how soil, ...
Factors affecting ceasarean section among women in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Cesarean section (CS) delivery is one of the top concerns when it comes to
women in maternity age, given the fact that CS rate are on the rise globally and especially in Qatar. Many socioeconomic, demographic, ...
Standing Wheelchair with Built-in Climate Control System
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
This project presents an innovation to be developed in wheelchairs used nowadays to provide its users with better life quality, elevates the level of their ambitions and to enable them to overcome today's special needs ...
Strengthening the Quality of Clinical Pharmacokinetic Studies: Development and Validation of a Critical Appraisal Tool for Clinical Pharmacokinetic Research
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Robust critical appraisal tools for pharmacokinetic studies are lacking. The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable critical appraisal tool for clinical pharmacokinetic studies. Methodology: A ...
Quantifying Biomass of Microphytobenthos in sediments of Mangroves in the east coast of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Mangroves, Avicennia marina, are highly productive coastal ecosystems with capacity to store carbon within plants and in sediments. Micropytobenthos (MPB) in the sediments also fix carbon and play a significant role in ...
Developing a sustainable performance measurement framework for the hospitality industry: An empirical study with implications for the COVID-19 pandemic
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Performance management research in the hospitality industry remains stagnant despite prevalence of multi-dimensional performance metrics. This study, thus, contributes to the hospitality industry and sustainability literature ...
Omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish oil supplementation prevents rosiglitazone-induced osteopenia in aging mice
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Rosiglitazone is an effective insulin-sensitizer, however, associated with bone loss mainly due to increased bone resorption, and bone marrow adiposity, and decreased bone formation. We investigated the effect of the ...
Prevalence of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia and its Association with Prediabetes, Dyslipidemia and Subclinical Inflammation Markers among Young Healthy Adults in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Aim: To investigate the prevalence of asymptomatic hyperuricemia in Qatar and to examine its association with changes in markers of dyslipidemia, prediabetes and subclinical inflammation. Methods: A cross-sectional study ...
Dietary Patterns and Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Findings from a Case-Control Study
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Scientific evidence shows that dietary patterns are associated with the risk of IBD, particularly among unhealthy and Western dietary patterns. However, Western dietary patterns are not exclusive to Western countries, as ...