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Analysis of mode choice affects from the introduction of Doha Metro using machine learning and statistical analysis
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible influences of the operation of the new Doha Metro on the travel mode choice behavior in Doha City, Qatar. Revealed preference (RP) and stated preference (SP) survey ...
Navigating Cyclone Threats: A Forecast Approach Using Water Streams’ Physical Characteristics as an Indicator to Predict High Risk Potential Areas in the Sultanate of Oman
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Tropical cyclone is a natural disaster phenomenon that is considered one of the main challenges for human populations in many countries across the globe. This study investigates the Tropical Cyclone “Shaheen” that hit Oman ...
Investigating the succession process of native desert plants over hydrocarbon-contaminated soils using remote sensing techniques
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Hydrocarbon-contaminated soils are considered as one of the major environmental issues that harm human well-being, particularly in arid regions of the world. Phytoremediation is a possible mitigation measure for this issue ...
Gas turbine failure classification using acoustic emissions with wavelet analysis and deep learning
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Compared to vibration monitoring, acoustic emission (AE) monitoring in gas turbines is highly sensitive to changes that do not involve whole-body motion, such as wear, rubbing, and fluid-induced faults. AE signals captured ...
UAVs for improving seasonal vegetation assessment in arid environments
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2024 , Article)
In the last few decades, revegetation strategies for ecosystem restoration have received great attention in dryland studies, especially those related to the restoration and revegetation of native desert plants to combat ...
Assessment of the Impact of Anthropogenic Evolution and Natural Processes on Shoreline Dynamics Using Multi-Temporal Satellite Images and Statistical Analysis
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
This research aims to examine changes in the eastern part of Qatar’s shoreline from 1982 to 2018 by means of satellite imagery. Five different time periods, namely 1982, 1992, 2002, 2013, and 2018, were analysed to determine ...
Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Ibuprofen versus Indomethacin or Paracetamol for the Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates.
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
This was a first-time evaluation that sought to analyze the cost-effectiveness of oral paracetamol and intravenous (IV) indomethacin as alternatives to ibuprofen for PDA in neonates. Decision-analytic, literature-based, ...
Impact of a Collaborative Pharmaceutical Care Service Among Patients With Diabetes in an Ambulatory Care Setting in Qatar: A Multiple Time Series Study
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
Background
Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in the Middle East and the burden associated with it is dramatically increasing. Pharmacists working in collaborative healthcare teams have an important role to improve ...
Performance evaluation of novel fluorescent-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for rapid detection and quantification of total anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD binding antibodies in infected individuals
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
The vast majority of the commercially available LFIA is used to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies qualitatively. Recently, a novel fluorescence-based LIFA test was developed for quantitative measurement of the total binding ...
Microdeletion in a FAAH pseudogene identified in a patient with high anandamide concentrations and pain insensitivity
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
The study of rare families with inherited pain insensitivity can identify new human-validated analgesic drug targets. Here, a 66-yr-old female presented with nil requirement for postoperative analgesia after a normally ...