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Targeted and suspect screening of contaminants in coastal water and sediment samples in Qatar
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2021 , Article)
In recent years, high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) combined with separation techniques has allowed comprehensive analysis of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) as well as their metabolites and transformation ...
ANEUPLOIDY IN THE PEARL OYSTER PINCTADA RADIATA (LEACH, 1814): EVIDENCE FOR NONRANDOM CHROMOSOME LOSS AND GAIN IN MARINE BIVALVES
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Institute of Malacology
, 2022 , Article)
Aneuploidy, or presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes, has been commonly observed in marine bivalves. This phenomenon has also been shown to be negatively correlated with growth and survival rates in several species ...
Baseline distribution of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in the marine environment around the coastline of Qatar
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Levels of organic contaminants (TPHs, PAHs) were simultaneously determined in both abiotic (sediments, seawater) and biotic (Pinctada radiata oysters) samples at four sites along the coastline of Qatar (Arabian Gulf) in ...
Predictors for the adoption of e-democracy: an empirical evaluation based on a citizen-centric approach
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Emerald Insight
, 2020 , Article)
Purpose: This study aims to explore the factors influencing the intention to use e-democracy. The literature depicted conflicting results regarding such domain and especially in the Middle East, where the authors aim at ...
Major factors influencing the adoption of cloud computing in Jordan
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IGI Global
, 2020 , Article)
Cloud computing is emerging as a major advancement in organizational infrastructure, which aims to bring with it great benefits to technology users. Jordan is one of the developing countries that seeks to adopt such ...
The political determinants of health: a local perspective
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European Publishing
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The relationship between our environment, the prevailing political context and policy landscape, and health outcomes from a planetary perspective is not linear. There is no straight forward to understand the links between ...
The role of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in deprescribing
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Book Chapter)
Deprescribing is one of the most effective strategies for mitigating the potential negative consequences associated with polypharmacy. For effective deprescribing to take place, the expertise of multiple healthcare providers ...
Assessment and Associations of Nutrients Intake with Glycemic Control in Pediatrics with Type 1 Diabetes
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Lab and Life Press
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic metabolic disease and one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in childhood. Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the nutrient intake between a group ...
Use of child restraint systems in the Gulf region: a systematic review.
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European Publishing
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Background: The United Nations General Assembly has a target to half the number of worldwide deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents by 2030. Globally, road traffic injuries and deaths are the leading cause of death ...
Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables and Gastric Cancer Risk: Answers From Case-Control Study
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2023 , Article)
Several dietary and non-dietary factors and genetic predispositions may play an important role in gastric carcinogenesis. The association between fruit and vegetable with gastric cancer (GC) is still unclear. This study ...