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A Concubine in Early-Modern Egypt: The Example of Nafisa Khatun al-Muradiyya
( Brill Academic Publishers , 2016 , Article)This article portrays the life of Al-Sit Nafisa Khatun al-Muradiyya, originally taken captive in Georgia and sold into slavery in Cairo, who rises from life as a concubine to become the wife of the Mamluk leader Murad Bey ... -
Accelerating the Change to Smart Societies- a Strategic Knowledge-Based Framework for Smart Energy Transition of Urban Communities
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Urban communities differ in their social, economic, and environmental characteristics, as well as in the approach to energy use. Dynamic energy use and available on-site resources allow interaction with the surroundings ... -
Addressing context to understand physical activity among Muslim university students: the role of gender, family, and culture.
( BMC , 2019 , Article)Physical inactivity is a crucial risk factor for the development of chronic health issues, which have a high incidence among Arabs living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Qatar Stepwise Survey 2012 ... -
An historiographical analysis of the Arabic accounts of early mosques: With special reference to those at Madina, Basra and Kufa
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Analysis of mode choice affects from the introduction of Doha Metro using machine learning and statistical analysis
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The aim of this study was to investigate the possible influences of the operation of the new Doha Metro on the travel mode choice behavior in Doha City, Qatar. Revealed preference (RP) and stated preference (SP) survey ... -
Analysis of urban heat island characteristics and mitigation strategies for eight arid and semi-arid gulf region cities
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)The aim of the study is, therefore, to analyze the formation of the UHIs in eight different cities in arid and semi-arid regions. The analysis is based on land cover (LC) classification (urban, green, and bare areas). The ... -
An Appraisal of Schoolmasters’ Status in Pre-Modern Muslim Societies
( Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad , 2023 , Article)Medieval Muslim sources convey two extremely opposing pictures of schoolmasters. Alongside the official, aspirational image of the virtuous providers of knowledge, another subversive stream of literature lampoons them as ... -
Art in Qatar between Modernism and Postmodernism: Yousef Ahmed as a Case Study
( اتحاد الجامعات العربية , 2022 , Article)The article discusses the development of art and art movements in Qatar. Throughout the paper, I examine modern and postmodern arts and highlight the roles of different factors that could influence artists in their move ... -
Assessing general education learning outcomes at Qatar University
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2016 , Article)The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of a new general education program at Qatar University (QU) in achieving English writing and critical thinking outcomes. Design/methodology/approach Collegiate ... -
Assessment of carbon footprint in Qatar's electricity sector: A comparative analysis across various building typologies
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Carbon footprint (CF) estimation has emerged as an integral tool for greenhouse gas (GHG) management, providing direction for emission reduction strategies and verification processes. Since capturing the full lifecycle ... -
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes for Assurance of Learning at Qatar University
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)From 2006 to 2012 Qatar University transitioned from doing no program level outcomes-based assessment of student learning to implementation of a robust, effective, and institutionally pervasive Student Learning Outcomes ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Human Mobility Restrictions on COVID-19 Prevalence in the Global South
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Governments and policymakers have initiated a wide range of responses to mitigate the propagation of the disease. These responses have consisted of different policies and the devising of protocols and standards. As these ... -
Assessment of the Impact of Anthropogenic Evolution and Natural Processes on Shoreline Dynamics Using Multi-Temporal Satellite Images and Statistical Analysis
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This research aims to examine changes in the eastern part of Qatar’s shoreline from 1982 to 2018 by means of satellite imagery. Five different time periods, namely 1982, 1992, 2002, 2013, and 2018, were analysed to determine ... -
Camel, blockade and a historical memory perspective: a theme of historical memory portrayed at Qatar National Museum
( Alexandru Ioan Cuza - University of Iasi , 2020 , Article)Camels from ancient times as early as 1200 BC were used as military vehicle and have been associated with the Near East and the Arabian Peninsula. In modern times they remain an important element of Bedouin life and culture ... -
Campus Movements and Student Revolutionaries: Imagining Haile Selassie I University in Hiwot Teffera’s Memoir Tower in the Sky
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2023 , Article)The 1974 revolution in Ethiopia has been the topic of many histories and novels set during this period which have portrayed these events for readers beyond Ethiopia. Hiwot Teffera’s autobiographical text, Tower in the Sky, ... -
Coins from Al-Zubarah, Qatar: A historical-scientific study
( Magnus Group LLC , 2021 , Conference Paper)A surface archaeological coins “Zu/111 found at the old town of Al-Zubarah, Qatar” has been analysed complementarily using historic and scientific characterization techniques. For example, a scanning electron microscope ... -
Community identity and economy in Qatar prior to the oil industry, based on archaeological evidence: An interdisciplinary research study
( University of Akron , 2017 , Article)Since the middle of the 20th century, many archaeological excavations have been conducted within Qatar. They revealed remains of historical towns and villages that are primary sources for understanding and reconstructing ... -
A Comprehensive Machine and Deep Learning Approach for Aerosol Optical Depth Forecasting: New Evidence from the Arabian Peninsula
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Accurate forecasting of environmental pollution indicators holds significant importance in diverse fields, including climate modeling, environmental monitoring, and public health. In this study, we investigate a wide range ... -
A comprehensive systematic review: Impact of Land Use/ Land Cover (LULC) on Land Surface Temperatures (LST) and outdoor thermal comfort
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Globally, urbanization-driven changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) jeopardize Land Surface Temperatures (LSTs) and the outdoor thermal comfort of urban residents. While urban heat stress's impact on outdoor thermal ... -
Consumers' Willingness to Invest in Smart Home Technologies Using Machine Learning: A Survey-Based Analysis in Qatar
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the consumers' willingness to invest in smart home technologies and the savings they expect by using machine learning. Data is gathered using questionnaires from 2,014 consumers who participated in ...