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Frequency of Clinically Important RH and Kell Blood Group Antigens Among Blood Donors in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background
Very limited information is available about the prevalence of blood groups among Qatari population and residents. The information about frequencies of different blood group antigens is important to manage, ...
Computational Calculation of Midpoint Potential of Quinones in the A1 Binding Site of the Photosystem I
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Quinones are oxidants; colorants; electrophiles and involved in the electron transfer process of important biological functions such as photosynthesis, respiration, phosphorylation etc. In earth, photosynthesis is the main ...
Determining the Outdoor Air Ventilation with Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as a Tracer Gas
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Insufficient ventilation can lead to occupant complaints of discomfort and reduced productivity as human and building generated pollutants build up. Some combinations of these elevated pollutants may have short or long-term ...
Current biodiversity and biogeography trends of reef-building corals in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Coral reefs represent one of the most biologically and socio-economically important natural assets in the Arabian region, particularly in Qatar. Stress through increasing sea temperatures and salinities, growing development, ...
First Impact Assessment of Genotoxic Components in the Qatari Marine Environment
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The Arabian Gulf is a semi-enclosed sea with very high evaporation and low discharge rates resulting in extreme saline and thermal conditions. Additionally the system is characterized by a weak hydrodynamic flushing resulting ...
An Exploratory Study of Teachers' Perceptions of Prosocial Behaviors in Preschool Children
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Children's social development is generally facilitated in the context of the unique, socialization experiences that they encounter at school and at. Such experiences are likely to manifest themselves in prosocial behaviors ...
Development of Green Inhibitors to Prevent Hydrates Formation, Protect Environment and Reduce Energy Cost in Oil and Gas Industry
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Gas hydrates are identified as ice-liked solid, crystalline compounds having polyhedral water cavities, where gas molecules get trapped during operation under high pressure and low temperature condition. These hydrates ...
Solar Thermochemical CO2 Utilization via Ceria Based Redox Cycle
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
According to the recent studies, it is expected that the global energy requirement will increase from 14 TW to 30 TW by the year 2050. Currently, fossil fuels are the major energy source utilized for the fulfillment of the ...
Performance Analysis of Multiphase High Power Open End Drives Fed from Dual Matrix Converter
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
In this paper an open ended seven phase stator winding drive is considered for analysis that is to be fed from matrix converter controlled by space vector pulse width modulation scheme. Open-end winding variable speed ...
Association between Insulin and Nitric Oxide in Human Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells in vitro
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Obesity and type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance which has been reported as the major risk factors associated with the development of the endothelial dysfunction and vascular complications such as ...