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Towards International Mechanisms for Resolving Investment Disputes in Qatar
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Brill Academic Publishers
, 2021 , Article)
In addition to possessing one of the largest proven gas reserves worldwide, Qatar benefits from a strategic location between the East and West, forming an attractive destination for foreign direct investments. Law No. ...
Development of mental health services for lower-skilled migrant workers in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
The largest group of migrants in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are lower-skilled migrant workers. GCC countries have witnessed significant healthcare infrastructure investments over recent decades. Despite this, ...
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Is at Herd Immunity in the Majority Segment of the Population of Qatar.
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Oxford University Press
, 2021 , Article)
Qatar experienced a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic that disproportionately affected the craft and manual worker (CMW) population, who comprise 60% of the total population. This study ...
Assessment of antimicrobial stewardship programs within governmental hospitals in Qatar: a SWOC analysis
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OXFORD ACADEMIC
, 2021 , Article)
OBJECTIVES: Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide public health issue that requires emergent action. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have been proposed as a strategy to minimise resistance. Although ASPs were ...
The emerging legal profession in Qatar: diversity realities and challenges
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Routledge
, 2020 , Article)
In the West, women have practiced law and advocated greater gender diversity in the legal profession for more than a century. In Qatar, concepts such as “equality of opportunity” and “diversity or inclusion in the profession” ...
Prevalence and trends of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in the State of Qatar, 2013-2017.
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Millions of lives around the world are being saved annually through blood transfusion. However, blood transfusion is among the essential vehicles for transmitting infections. The overall prevalence of Transfusion Transmissible ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Representative Education Sector Population in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Even though vaccination programs have now started in earnest across the globe and in Qatar, vaccine hesitancy remains a barrier to effectively tackling the pandemic. Many factors influence willingness to take vaccines ...
Empower Generations: Longitudinal Study for National Capacities in Life Sciences and Healthcare
(2021 , Article)
Background: The decrease in the number of adolescents showing genuine interest in the fields of healthcare has been one of the recent concerns worldwide. A plethora of studies have discussed the factors that influence ...
Prevalence, Risk Factors, Harm Perception, and Attitudes Toward E-cigarette Use Among University Students in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Frontiers Media
, 2021 , Article)
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming more popular worldwide, especially among youth. Studies report that university students have inadequate knowledge as well as misconceptions about the health risks of ...
Burnout and Resilience in Community Pharmacists in Qatar during the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Cross Sectional Study
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Objective: The main aim of this study is to illustrate the prevalence of burnout and resilience among community pharmacists in Qatar during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study design that included ...