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A Prototype Of Virtually Interactive Hand Activating Devise-Low Cost Portable Head Mounted System (vihad Plus) For Neurological Rehabilitation
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Qatar Foundation
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Background and Purpose: Restoring function in individuals who have severe paralysis of the upper extremity secondary to stroke is challenging. Recent technologies have made it possible to use robotic devices as novel tools ...
Exergames to Improve Postural Balance in Older People with Dementia
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Human Kinetics, Inc.
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The focus of the study concerns the well-documented increased risk of falling in older adults that can lead sometimes to fatal consequences. Improving posture and motor skills is central to preventing falls. Further ...
Analysis of the relationship between physical self-concept and body composition
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Introduction: Body image is a psychological construct which refers to self-concept including self-image and feelings an individual perceives regarding his or her body. Several studies have examined how women subjectively ...
Exercise prevention of health risks: Lessons from the sport science field and potential applications in Qatar
(
OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rising obesity levels and physical inactivity are major concerns in the 21st century due to their association with several
health risks including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Engaging sedentary and obese ...
The effectiveness of a ten-week exercise intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk factors amongst young male Qatari adults
(
OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rapid development in Qatar in the recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of
lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ...
Measurement and Analysis of Bitcoin Transactions of Ransomware
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Recently, more than 100,000 cases for ransomware attacks were reported in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region [2]. Ransomware is a malware category that limits the access of users to their files by encrypting them. ...
Characteristics of preferred walking patterns in young Qatari adults
(
Qatar Foundation
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Walking is the most natural and important activity of daily living as it refers to the primary type of terrestrial human locomotion. Analyses of gait patterns typically examine the speed and manner in which people prefer ...