Browsing Qatar University Science Journal - [From 1981 TO 2007] by Title
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ECG Abnormalities Induced By Scorpion Venom Administration: The Effect And The Mechanism
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)Intramuscular administration of scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) lyophilized venom (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg) into rats produced drastic changes in the electrical activity of the cardiac muscle. These abnormalities were ... -
Ecological and phytochemical studies on the "miswak", salvadora persica l.
( Qatar University , 1984 , Article)The "Miswak", which is produced from the stolons and branches of Salvadora persica is used as a substitute for ordinary tooth brushes. The use of "Miswak" has been recommended by Islam. It is endowed by several characteristics ... -
Ecological Characteristics Of The Littorial Fauna At Tubli Bay, Bahrain
( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)Papers presented at The gulf symposium on Environmental biology, University of Qatar, 7-9 May 1994 *********** The intertidal fauna inhabiting a wide range of habitats at Tubli, an inshore bay on the eastern part of ... -
Ecological Notes On The Floristic Composition And Endemic Species Of Saint Catherine Mountains, South Sinai, Egypt
( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)The present study is aimed at (1) giving complete list of all plant speciec growing in Saint Catherine mountains, (2) studying the relationship between species number and the amount of precipitation at the time of study ... -
Ecological Studies On The Bottom Fauna Of Lake Manala, Egypt
( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)An ecological survey has been conducted for the benthic Community in Lake Manzala during May and June, 1985. The diversity and distribution of organisms are largely determined by salinity. Mean abundance of benthic fauna ... -
Ecology and biodiversity profile of the Genus Streptomyces in the soil of the State of Qatar
( Qatar University , 2007 , Article)Ecology and biodiversity profile of Streptomyces in the soil of Qatar have been studied in 123 soil samples from different sites distributed all over the country. Moisture contents of soils samples ranged between 0.2-8.8% ... -
Ecophysiological Characteristics, Distribution, and Nutritional Value of Desert Range Plants in Qatar
( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)Despite the scarcity of water, desert ranges of Qatar can support a characteristic diversity of species and an all-year-round supply of feed. A correlation between carbon dioxide fixation mechanism, distribution of species, ... -
Ecophysiology Of Desert Animals
( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)The principal environmental problems that confront both plants and animals in the desert are water shortage and flooding, thermal extremes, and the absence of cover. Adaptational responses to these include cryptobiosis, ... -
Edaphic Gradients And Species Attributes Influencing Plant Distribution In Littoral Salt Marshes Of Qatar
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)Edaphic gradients of moisture and salinity are critical environmental stresses that seriously influence littoral salt marsh flora, and determine the zonation of coastal vegetation. Shoreline communities subjected to severe ... -
Edaphic properties and soil cyanobacteria of South Western Saudi Arabia.
( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)Three sites at each of five localities, in the South Western Region of Saudi Arabia were surveyed during 1992, for their soil physico-chemical properties, and cyanobacterial communities. The soils were moderately calcareous, ... -
Effect Of "Ethrel" On Colour Development And Juice Quality Of Sweet Oranges And Grapefruits
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)"Ethrel" was sprayed at 0,120, 420 and 480 ppm on sweet orange and grapefruit trees at fruit maturity stage to improve colouring and juice quality. Changes in fruit colour were observed in both varieties but the results ... -
Effect Of Adsorption Of Tetrabutylammonium Chloride In Polarography
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)The polarographic behaviour of chromate, iodate and zinc has been investigated in the presence of different concentrations of tetrabutylammonium chloride in 0.1 M Na2SO4 and 0.1 M H2SO4. The effect of organic compound on ... -
Effect Of Ca++ And Mg++ On The Binding Of Cytoplasmic And Nuclear Estradiol Receptors In Breast Cancer Of Female Patients
( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)Specific estradiol receptors were quantitatively determined in the cytosol and nuclear fractions of four cancerous breast tissues and one normal uterus. Validated methods are described for estradiol receptor assay. The ... -
Effect Of Carbon disulphide, Acrylonitrile And Formaldehyde On Egyptian Paddy Grain-Borne Fungi
( Qatar University , 1988 , Article)Fumigation, with various doses of carbon disulphide, acrylonitrile and formaldehyde for 8, 16 and 32 hours, of paddy grains indicate that formaldehyde was more toxic to the fungi than carbon disulphide and acrylonitrile. ... -
Effect Of Cationic And Anionic Surfactants On Electrokinetic Potentials Of Cassiterite And Quartz In Presence Of Polyvalent Cations
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)The effect of different polyvalent electrolytes (FeCl3, AICI3, LaCl3, CeCl3 and TI1CI4) on adsorption of different surfactants (primary amine hydrochloride, sodium oleate, sodium dodecyl sulfate and phenyl disodium ... -
Effect of chemical grafting on the surface structure of porous bentonite as a support in gas chromatography
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)The effect of thermal and chemical treatments on the variation of specific surface area of porous bentonite as a support was studied. The surface area of bare bentonite thermally treated at 950°C and then washed with ... -
Effect Of Cobra Naja Haje Venom On The Adrenal Activity In Rabbits
( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)Injection of rabbits with a sublethal dose (0.2mg/kg) of Naja haje venom induced an increase in serum cortisol, free cholesterol, glucose and potassium ions. A decrease in total cholesterol and sodium ions was observed ... -
Effect Of Culture Conditions On The Production Of Growth Regulators And Extracellular Enzymes By Streptomyces Olivaceoviridis
( Qatar University , 1996 , Article)It was proposed to find out the optimum environmental conditions and nutritional requirements for highest growth regulating substance and enzyme production by Streptomyces olivaceoviridis. The optimum oc-amylase and ... -
The Effect of Cutting Height on Forage Yield and Performance of Alfalfa Cultivars
( Qatar University , 1999 , Article)Six exotic alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) cultivars were evaluated for their forage yield performance and persistency under different cuttings heights during 1991/1992 in UAE. Cultivars revealed a highly significant difference ... -
Effect Of Daily Alcohol Injection Of Pregnant Rats On The Developing Embryos
( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)In the present investigation; three doses; 0.002 (group I), 0.004 (group II) and 0.006 (group III) ml/gm body weight of 25%ethanol were used. Continuous IP injection of alcohol from day 7 through day 15 caused a significant ...