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Qatar University: Built Form, Culture and Livability
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
Since the 1940s discovery of oil, the State of Qatar has experienced a rapid growth, which radically influenced the country’s physical, economic, cultural and demographical status. Qatar became an independent state in 1977, ...
Stage of change toward “9-a-day” not “5-a-day” is associated with lower body weight
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Emerald Publishing
, 2017 , Article)
Purpose- This study aimed to assess the students’ stage of change (SOC) for fruits and
vegetables (FV) consumption using the 5-a-day and 9-a-day patterns; to validate a tool to
measure SOC for consuming 5-a-day and 9-a-day ...
Sense of Community in Al-Wakrah City: Strategies for the Development of Sustainable Communities in Qatar
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Scholars Middle East Publishers
, 2017 , Article)
In the State of Qatar, the intense and rapid urban development based on
hosting upcoming mega events, as envisioned by Qatar‟s National Vision (QNV-
2030), have raised concern about community stability as it faces ...
Reduced vasorin enhances angiotensin II signaling within the aging arterial wall
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Impact Journals
, 2018 , Article)
The glycosylated protein vasorin physically interacts with the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1) and functionally attenuates its fibrogenic signaling in the vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) of the arterial wall. ...
Socially responsible supply chain management in small and medium enterprises in the GCC
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
, 2019 , Article)
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine variables and their relationships that hinder socially responsible behaviours in the supply chain of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council ...
Determinants of female entrepreneurship success across Saudi Arabia
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Taylor & Francis
, 2019 , Article)
The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that affect the decision of university female students to start a business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Most of the existing research focuses on exploring the challenges ...
Driving customer loyalty in the Malaysian fast food industry: The role of halal logo, trust and perceived reputation
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Emerald
, 2019 , Article)
Purpose: Although the importance of halal logo in determining purchase intention has been recognized in the marketing literature, there is a dearth of study that has examined the impact of halal logo toward customer loyalty. ...
Accurate PpT Data for Methane from (300 to 450) K up to 180 MPa
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American Chemical Society
, 2010 , Article)
This paper reports PFT data measured with a high-pressure, single-sinker, magnetic-suspension densimeter (MSD)
from (300 to 450) K up to 180 MPa. Our MSD technique yields accurate data, with less than 0.05 % relative
u ...
Measuring internet addiction in arab based knowledge societies: A case study of Saudi Arabia
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Little Lion Scientific
, 2018 , Article)
As the technology is getting entwined with the lives of people, the adverse impacts are also mushrooming. Since decades, researchers have been trying to identify the reasons for such negative impacts with the help of various ...
Symmetric encryption relying on chaotic henon system for secure hardware-friendly wireless communication of implantable medical systems
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MDPI AG
, 2018 , Article)
Healthcare remote devices are recognized as a promising technology for treating health related issues. Among them are the wireless Implantable Medical Devices (IMDs): These electronic devices are manufactured to treat, ...