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Using the theoretical domains framework to explore behavioural determinants for medication taking in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention
( Royal Pharmaceutical Society , 2023 , Article)OBJECTIVES: To investigate relationships between factors influencing medication taking and behavioural determinants in patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS: A cross-sectional survey ... -
Using the theory of planned behavior to predict the use of an upcoming public transportation service in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Public transportation systems play a major role in accommodating public travel needs. To accommodate the need for public transportation in Qatar, a metro network is currently under construction. However, commuters have ... -
Using the transtheoretical model to enhance self-management activities in patients with type 2 diabetes : a systematic review
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article Review)Objective: The objective of this article is to present a review of the literature focusing on the use of the TTM in improving self-management activities in patients with type 2 diabetes. Self-management activities include ... -
Using the Transtheoretical Model to Enhance Self-management Activities in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background: Many health organizations are always highlighting the importance of health promotion, and disease prevention, due to the high incidence of chronic diseases that are spread worldwide and increasing continuously. ... -
Using the transtheoretical model's stages of change to predict medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a primary health care setting
( Springer , 2019 , Article)Background: Qatar is currently experiencing a worrying increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM). One of the most common reasons for uncontrolled DM is non-adherence to medications. The socio-behavioral intervention ... -
Using thermochromic ink for medical simulations
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2017 , Article)Background: In medical simulation and training, blood is used to exhibit its different behaviors in context. In some cases, blood color differential is an imperative visual effect to ensure high-fidelity training and ... -
Using thermochromism to simulate blood oxygenation in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article)Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training programs employ real ECMO components, causing them to be extremely expensive while offering little realism in terms of blood oxygenation and pressure. To ... -
Using thin-plies to improve the damage resistance and tolerance of aeronautical CFRP composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Thin-ply composites are currently receiving specific attention from researchers due to their capabilities to delay matrix cracking. In this paper, the aim is to design a hybrid laminate that contains both thin- and normal ... -
Using tibial fragments to reconstruct the total skeletal height of black South Africans
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Stature is an important component of the biological profile of unknown skeletal remains and regression equations for estimating stature have been derived for a number of bones. However, bones are rarely recovered intact ... -
Using virtual reality to allow paramedics to familiarise themselves with a new ambulance patient compartment design
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Background: Virtual reality (VR) is still an evolving domain that presents a versatile medium to simulate various environments and scenarios that can be easily reset between users, which can be particularly useful for ... -
Using YouTube to Learn Anatomy: Perspectives of Jordanian Medical Students
( hindawi , 2020 , Article)The study is aimed at exploring the popularity, impact, and usefulness of using YouTube in learning anatomy as perceived by Jordanian medical students studying at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Methods. The ... -
Using Zebrafish for Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity
( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2018 , Article)Over the last decade, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as amodel organismfor cardiovascular research.Zebrafish have several advantages over mammalian models. For instance, the experimental cost of using zebrafish ... -
Utilisation of healthcare services for respiratory tract infections in patients with and without diabetes in Qatar: a cross-sectional study
( BMJ , 2020 , Article)People with diabetes mellitus have a high risk of acquiring respiratory tract infections (RTIs), yet little is known about their utilisation of healthcare services compared with people without diabetes. This study aimed ... -
The utility of a deep learning-based approach in Her-2/neu assessment in breast cancer
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)IntroductionHER-2/neu is a protein present on the surface of specific cancer cells and has been linked to the development and progression of certain cancer types. It is present in 15 to 20% of breast cancers and is clinically ... -
Utility-based efficient dynamic distributed resource allocation in buffer-aided relay-assisted OFDMA networks
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Article)In this paper, we study resource allocation in buffer-aided relay-assisted OFDMA networks. We consider utility-based stochastic optimization framework where there are constraints to be met either instantaneously or in ... -
Utility-based uplink scheduling algorithm for enhancing throughput and fairness in relayed LTE networks
( IEEE , 2010 , Conference Paper)Relaying is one of the key techniques considered by the 3GPP LTE-Advanced as part of 4G cellular technologies, aiming to increase the coverage and capacity of the network especially for the edge nodes. In this work, we ... -
Utilization of 7-chloro-4-nitrobenzo-2-oxa-1,3-diazole (NBD-Cl) for spectrochemical determination of L-ornithine: A multivariate optimization-assisted approach
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)A simple and highly sensitive univariate calibration strategy based on ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorption spectroscopy and assisted by multivariate screening and optimization was utilized for the determination of ... -
Utilization of biochars as sustainable catalysts for upgrading of glycerol from biodiesel production
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Abundant bioglycerol generated via transesterification of triglycerides was used to synthesize valuable glycerol carbonate, GC. This was achieved by pyrolyzing cow dung (CDB) and fish scale (FSB) biowastes at various ... -
Utilization of Emergency Services by Children with Asthma in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Asthma is a leading chronic disease in children worldwide, which if left untreated or poorly controlled, can lead to altered lung function and poor quality of life. 1 Early detection and improved control of ... -
Utilization of EV Charging Station in Demand Side Management Using Deep Learning Method
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Article)Conventional energy sources are a major source of pollution. Major efforts are being made by global organizations to reduce CO2 emissions. Research shows that by 2030, EVs can reduce CO2 emissions by 28%. However, two major ...