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Environment Degradation and Economic Growth in the Qatar Economy: Evidence from a Markov Switching Equilibrium Correction Model
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Air pollution, global greenhouse gases (GHG), water pollution and water resources degradation are among the most serious environmental concerns that encounter the Qatar country. In nowadays, it is commonly known that the ... -
Environmental Burkholderia cepacia strain CS5 acting by two analogous alkyl-quinolones and a didecyl-phthalate against a broad spectrum of phytopathogens fungi
( Springer-Verlag , 2011 , Article)An environmental Burkholderia cepacia strain named Cs5 was isolated and identified first using API biochemical identification system and then with 16S rDNA and recA sequence homology search. This bacterium exhibited a broad ... -
Environmental degradation of 30 to 50 years old reinforced concrete structures in Qatari climate
( Advanced Engineering Solutions , 2017 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the results of a field survey carried out on three reinforced concrete (RC) structures built respectively in 1960's 1970's and 1980's to determine the main load (environmental) and resistance (concrete ... -
Environmental Drivers of Habitat Use by Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the Arabian Gulf (Qatar)
( Frontiers Media SA , 2020 , Article)Understanding the environmental drivers of movement patterns are critical to the protection, management and recovery of endangered species. The Arabian Gulf is considered to be the hottest marine system in the world and ... -
Environmental efficiency of electric vehicles in Europe under various electricity production mix scenarios
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Decarbonizing residential transportation sector depends on the energy mix. A need for environmental efficiency of electric vehicles considering the life cycle impacts of electricity generation under different mix scenarios ... -
Environmental Factors Affecting the Growth and Enzymatic Activity of Ceratocystis Radicicolathe Causal Agent of Black Scorch Disease on Date Palm
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background: Ceratocystis radicicola is a soil-borne pathogen (Wingfield et al, 1993) causing sudden death of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) in USA and South Africa (Bliss, 1941; Lind & Smit, 1999). It also has been reported ... -
Environmental Factors, Lifestyle Risk Factors, and Host Characteristics Associated With Philadelphia Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorders characterized by the overproduction of mature myeloid cells and are often associated with an acquired genetic mutation of Janus Kinase2V617F. ... -
Environmental impact assessment of new district developments
( WITPress , 2014 , Conference Paper)Over the last decade, the term "sustainability" has figured prominently in city planning discussions aiming to create comfortable places to live, work, learn and relax. In an accelerated world, the need to set standards ... -
Environmental impact of fuel spills on land
(2006 , Conference Paper)This study considers the toxicity and flammability of emitted fuel vapor from un-ignited pools of spilled chemicals on land. It also estimates the thermal radiation levels emitted from such pools in case they catch fire. ... -
Environmental impact of utilization of “produced water” from oil and gas operations in turfgrass systems
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)© 2020, The Author(s). This study attempted to use produced water (PW) to irrigate turfgrass species, Cynodon dactylon and Paspalum sp. Assessment on established grasses, heavy metal accumulation and germination tests for ... -
Environmental impacts of solar photovoltaic systems: A critical review of recent progress and future outlook
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Photovoltaic (PV) systems are regarded as clean and sustainable sources of energy. Although the operation of PV systems exhibits minimal pollution during their lifetime, the probable environmental impacts of such systems ... -
Environmental Sustainability Comparative Assessment of Low-Rise and High-Rise Neighbourhoods based on People’s Lifestyle Preferences: The Case of Doha, Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The urban form of Doha city has undergone numerous changes owing to rapid economic growth during the past few decades. The Qatar National Vision 2030 highlights Environmental Sustainability as one of the key sectors of ... -
Environmental sustainability through process integration, control and optimization
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Environmental sustainability through process integration, control and optimization
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Environmental, Economic, and Social Life Cycle Impacts of Alternative Fuel Buses: The Case for Qatar
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)This paper aimed to evaluate three different types of city buses' life cycle, including the manufacturing, shipping, and operation phases. On this basis, this study is applying both a hybrid life cycle sustainability ... -
Environmentally powered multiparametric wireless sensor node for air quality diagnostic
( M Y U Scientific Publishing Division , 2015 , Article)Sensor networks dedicated to environmental monitoring have helped in the analysis of primal processes and have also provided vital hazard early warnings. At the same time, environmental energy is now becoming a popular ... -
Environmentally Powered Smart Sensor Nodes in a Mesh Network Topology for Air Quality Diagnostic
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background & Objective: Air pollution is a major problem that has been recognised throughout the world for hundreds of years. In the middle ages, the burning of coal in cities released increasing amounts of smoke and sulphur ... -
Environmentally Sustainable Practices and Hotel Performance: Evidence from Malaysia
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The hospitality sector is under constant pressure from clients to adopt environmentally friendly practices. Industry reports suggest that customers prefer to stay in hotels that care about the environment. This means that ... -
Enzymatic Electrosynthesis Toward Value Addition
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Utilization of enzymes as biocatalyst found to have specific advantages over whole-cell bacterial biocatalyst in electrochemical systems. The process of enzymatic catalysis in association with electrodes was found to have ... -
Enzymatic treatment of peanut butter to reduce the concentration of major peanut allergens
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2013 , Article)This study investigated the effects of enzymatic treatment of peanut butter on two-major peanut allergens (Ara h 1 and Ara h 2). Home-made and commercial peanut butter samples were treated with alpha-chymotrypsin, trypsin ...