Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Enhancing vulnerability assessment through spatially explicit modeling of mountain social-ecological systems exposed to multiple environmental hazards
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The evaluation of the vulnerability of coupled socio-ecological systems is critical for addressing and preventing the adverse impacts of various environmental hazards and devising strategies for climate change adaptation. ... -
Changes in core temperature during an elite female rugby sevens tournament
( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2020 , Article)Purpose: To characterize player core temperature (Tc) across a World Rugby Women's Sevens Series tournament day (WRWSS) and determine the efficacy of commonly employed cold-water-immersion (CWI) protocols. Methods: Tc was ... -
Pharmacological hypotheses: Is acetaminophen selective in its cyclooxygenase inhibition?
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2021 , Article)The precise mechanistic action of acetaminophen (ACT; paracetamol) remains debated. ACT’s analgesic and antipyretic actions are attributed to cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition preventing prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Two COX ... -
Thirty Days of Montmorency Tart Cherry Supplementation Has No Effect on Gut Microbiome Composition, Inflammation, or Glycemic Control in Healthy Adults
( Frontiers Media SA , 2021 , Article)Tart cherries possess properties that may reduce inflammation and improve glycemic control, however human data on supplementation and the gut microbiota is equivocal. Processing (i.e., juice concentrate, dried, frozen) may ... -
Additional clothing increases heat load in elite female Rugby sevens players
( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: To determine whether elite female rugby sevens players are exposed to core temperatures (Tc) during training in the heat that replicate the temperate match demands previously reported and to investigate whether ... -
Limiting Rise in Heat Load With an Ice Vest During Elite Female Rugby Sevens Warm-Ups
( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: To determine the effect of wearing a phase-change cooling vest in elite female rugby sevens athletes during (1) a simulated match-day warm-up in hot conditions prior to a training session and (2) a prematch warm-up ... -
The influence of environmental and core temperature on cyclooxygenase and PGE2 in healthy humans
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Whether cyclooxygenase (COX)/prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) thermoregulatory pathways, observed in rodents, present in humans? Participants (n = 9) were exposed to three environments; cold (20 °C), thermoneutral (30 °C) and hot ... -
The Use of Recovery Strategies in Professional Soccer: A Worldwide Survey
( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: To survey soccer practitioners’ recovery strategy: (1) use, (2) perceived effectiveness, and (3) factors influencing their implementation in professional soccer. Methods: A cross-sectional convenience sample of ... -
Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not impact sleep, body composition, cellular health, or blood pressure in healthy adults
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)Background: Sleep disturbances are linked with cardiovascular and metabolic disease as well as poor body composition. Aim: To investigate the use of tart cherry supplements, which are high in antioxidants and may contain ... -
Reference Walking Speeds for Healthy Young Adults in Qatar: Moderating Effect of Obesity and Physical Activity
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)Walking speed (WS) is considered an important indicator for overall health. Despite this, there is a paucity of data relating to WS values in the Arab region. The present study aims to establish preferred (PWS) and maximal ... -
Development of Recombinant PLC-Zeta Protein as a Therapeutic Intervention for the Clinical Treatment of Oocyte Activation Failure
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The sperm-specific phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ) protein is widely considered as the predominant physiological stimulus for initiating the Ca2+ release responsible for oocyte activation during mammalian fertilization. The ... -
The relationship between oxidative stress and apoptosis of histopathological changes in the ovary made by mad honey containing grayanotoxin
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of grayanotoxin in mad honey on ovarian tissue folliculogenesis in terms of cell death and nitric oxide expression. Three groups of 18 female Sprague-Dawley rats were ... -
Biolubricant Synthesis by Additization and Chemical Modification from Lipid-Rich Brackish Coelastrella sp. Using a Biorefinery Approach
( 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. ... -
Corrigendum to "Microalgae: A potential bioagent for treatment of emerging contaminants from domestic wastewater" [Chemosphere 351, March 2024, 1-16 141245] (Chemosphere (2024) 351, (S0045653524001383), (10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141245))
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Authors would like an amendment in the Acknowledgement section as per our open access funder policies. Kindly add the below statement in acknowledgement section. <Acknowledgement: The authors would like to acknowledge the ... -
Injuries related to pets, exotic animals, and falconry in Qatar
( 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 ... -
Public's attitudes towards community pharmacy in Qatar: A pilot study
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2011 , Article)Objectives: To assess the public's attitudes towards the community pharmacist's role in Qatar, to investigate the public's use of community pharmacy, and to determine the public's views of and satisfaction with community ... -
Herbal and nutritional supplement use among college students in Qatar
( World Health Organization , 2015 , Article)There is increasing demand for herbal and nutritional supplements in the Middle East. This study aimed to examine the use of supplements by college students in Qatar and to elucidate users' views about them. A total of 419 ... -
Home diagnostic tests in the state of Qatar: A snapshot of public views, level of awareness and use
( Springer Nature , 2012 , Article)Background In Qatar, home diagnostic tests are available over the counter in community pharmacies. While possibly beneficial, these tests have the potential for harm if they are used in the absence of pharmacist counseling. ... -
Pharmacy practice in the gulf states
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)The "Gulf States" are considered to represent the seven Arab countries bordering the Persian Gulf, namely, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The estimated regional population ... -
Smoking cessation counseling in Qatar: Community pharmacists' attitudes, role perceptions and practices
( Springer Nature , 2012 , Article Review)Background: Smoking is a major public health problem in Qatar. The potential for community pharmacists to offer smoking cessation counseling in this country can be high. Objectives To determine the current smoking cessation ...