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Heat Preparation and Knowledge at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Muscat 2022
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Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: To assess elite racewalkers’ preparation strategies, knowledge, and general practices for competition in the heat and their health status during the World Athletics Race Walking Teams Championships (WRW) Muscat ...
Biolubricant Synthesis by Additization and Chemical Modification from Lipid-Rich Brackish Coelastrella sp. Using a Biorefinery Approach
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American Chemical Society
, 2023 , Article)
With a sizable market share and widespread use in automotive and industrial applications, biolubricants are produced from the oils of terrestrial plants that have undergone chemical modification or additive addition. ...
Difference Asymmetry between Preferred Dominant and Non-Dominant Legs in Muscular Power and Balance among Sub-Elite Soccer Players in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
The objective of this study was to determine and compare leg asymmetry between preferred dominant and non-dominant legs in muscular power and balance among sub-elite soccer (football) players in Qatar. Thirty-two professional ...
Injuries related to pets, exotic animals, and falconry in Qatar
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HBKU Press
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Pets and exotic animals are increasingly popular all over the world. Some of these animals may cause injuries to their owners or other people during interactions. Both injuries and systemic infections always ...
Investigating the effect of using softer rail-pads on ground-borne vibration from underground railways
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2023 , Article)
In this study, a series of vibration measurements were performed on a section of one of the lines of the Doha Metro to explore the effect of changing rail-pads from conventional higher stiffness under-rail pads to lower ...
Fault classification using convolutional neural networks and color channels for time-frequency analysis of acoustic emissions
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2023 , Article)
We present a novel method for real-time fault classification using the time history of acoustic emissions (AEs) recorded from a lab-scale gas turbine operating under normal and faulty conditions across multiple turbine ...
Assessment of carbon footprint in Qatar's electricity sector: A comparative analysis across various building typologies
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Carbon footprint (CF) estimation has emerged as an integral tool for greenhouse gas (GHG) management, providing direction for emission reduction strategies and verification processes. Since capturing the full lifecycle ...
Effects of Spatial Characteristics on Non-Standard Employment for Canada’s Immigrant Population
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Using microdata from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Population Census, this paper explores how spatial characteristics are correlated with temporary employment outcomes for Canada’s immigrant population. ...
Nonlinear analysis of shell structures using image processing and machine learning
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
In this paper, we propose a novel approach to solve nonlinear stress analysis problems in shell structures using an image processing technique. In general, such problems in design optimisation or virtual reality applications ...
A Preliminary Assessment of Global CO2: Spatial Patterns, Temporal Trends, and Policy Implications
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Wiley-Blackwell
, 2023 , Article)
This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the distribution, evolution, and driving factors of CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2016 at multiple spatial scales. Utilizing 26 indicators encompassing various facets of CO2 ...