Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions

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    • Global, regional, and national burden of upper respiratory infections and otitis media, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Sirota, Sarah Brooke; Doxey, Matthew C; Dominguez, Regina-Mae Villanueva; Bender, Rose Grace; Vongpradith, Avina; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are the leading cause of acute disease incidence worldwide and contribute to a substantial health-care burden. Although acute otitis media is a common complication of URIs, ...

    • Integrated Reporting: The Case of Intangible Capital Information 

      Ousama, A. A. ( University of Wollongong , 2024 , Article)
      This paper examines the reporting on intangible capital (IC) in annual reports, focusing on its extent and the trends within integrated corporate reporting. Using a comprehensive reporting index, we found that Qatari listed ...

    • Maximum power extraction from solar PV systems using intelligent based soft computing strategies: A critical review and comprehensive performance analysis 

      Saxena, A.; Kumar, Rajat; Amir, Mohammad; Muyeen, S. M. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Other)
      This paper shows a comprehensive review on various maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques of the solar photovoltaic (PV) cell. It is well understood that power from a solar PV array is sometimes not sufficient, so ...

    • Hydromagnetic flow of Casson nano-fluid across a stretched sheet in the presence of thermoelectric and radiation 

      Ali, Md Yousuf; Reza-E-Rabbi, Sk; Ahmmed, Sarder Firoz; Nabi, Md Nurun; Azad, Abul Kalam; ... more authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)
      This work revealed the investigation of the Casson nanofluid flow's MHD (magneto-hydrodynamic) unstable boundary layer characteristics in the simultaneous transmission of thermoelectric and radiation on a stretched sheet. ...

    • Do income and consumption growth cause CO2 emissions in Qatar? Implications for climate policy 

      Perianayagam, Arokiasamy; Khalifa, Ahmed A.; Al-Ghanim, Kaltham; Al-Sulaiti, Hend; Mourshed, Monjur ( Springer , 2024 , Article)
      Qatar has experienced a remarkable surge in all four components of gross domestic product (GDP)—consumption, government spending, investment, and net exports as well as significant growth in population over the past thirty ...

    • Heterogeneous impacts of geopolitical risk factors on stock markets in the Middle East: A quantile regression analysis across four emerging economies 

      Eissa, Mohamed Abdelaziz; Al Refai, Hisham; Chortareas, Georgios ( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)
      This study investigates the heterogeneous impacts of eight categories of geopolitical risk on stock market performance across different market conditions in four Middle Eastern economies: Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and ...

    • Pharmacological investigations of newly synthesized oxazolones and imidazolones as COX-2 inhibitors 

      Saleem Naz Babari, Iqra; Islam, Muhammad; Saeed, Hamid; Nadeem, Humaira; Anwer Rathore, Hassaan ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Oxazoles and Imidazoles are heterocyclic compounds with significant biological activities. The present study explores the pharmacological effects of some new oxazole and imidazole derivatives as potential COX-2 inhibitors. ...

    • Towards net zero: A technological review on the potential of space-based solar power and wireless power transmission 

      Alam, Khandoker Shahjahan; Kaif, A. M.A.Daiyan; Das, Sajal K.; Abhi, Sarafat H.; Muyeen, S. M.; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Book Review)
      The global need for energy is increasing at a high rate and is expected to double or increase by 50%, according to some studies, in 30 years. As a result, it is essential to look into alternative methods of producing power. ...

    • Cooperative operational planning of multi-microgrid distribution systems with a case study 

      Azizivahed, Ali; Gholami, Khalil; Rupf, Gloria V.; Arefi, Ali; Lund, Christopher; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Clustering historical electricity consumption data is very important for creating representative demand profiles for the planning and operation of the power grids. This paper investigates a multi-dimensional framework for ...

    • A comprehensive framework for effective long-short term solar yield forecasting 

      Ray, Biplob; Lasantha, Dimuth; Beeravalli, Vijayalaxmi; Anwar, Adnan; Nurun Nabi, Md; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Due to the variability of Photovoltaic (PV) output, a forecasting framework is essential for grid connected PV plants to ensure a stable and uninterrupted power supply. Among existing prediction and forecasting algorithms, ...

    • Secure and efficient prediction of electric vehicle charging demand using 𝛼 2 -LSTM and AES-128 cryptography 

      Bharat, Manish; Dash, Ritesh; Reddy, K. Jyotheeswara; Murty, A. S.R.; C., Dhanamjayulu; ... more authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)
      In recent years, there has been a significant surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs), necessitating accurate prediction of EV charging requirements. This prediction plays a crucial role in evaluating its impact on the ...

    • Optimizing microgrid efficiency: Coordinating commercial and residential demand patterns with shared battery energy storage 

      Gholami, Mohammadreza; Muyeen, S. M.; Lin, Shunfu ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      The optimization of energy systems within a multi-microgrid framework, enriched by shared Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), has emerged as a compelling avenue for enhancing the efficiency of distributed energy networks. ...

    • Super-twisting sliding mode controller for energy storage system of a novel multisource hybrid electric vehicle: Simulation and hardware validation 

      Ullah, Saif; Hayat, Rameez; Zeb, Kamran; Rasheed, Ahmed; Muyeen, S. M. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      The rapid depletion of fossil fuels, oil, and natural gas due to their excessive use is a source of motivation for finding alternative solutions. Global warming is also an important issue caused by the emission of harmful ...

    • Energy market trading in green microgrids under information vulnerability of renewable energies: A data-driven approach 

      Sabzevari, Kiomars; Habib, Salman; Tabar, Vahid Sohrabi; Shaillan, Haider Muaelou; Hassan, Qusay; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      The uncertainties of energy networks have increased in recent years due to the fast and widespread penetration of renewable resources. In this paper, the energy market trading of green microgrids composed of wind and solar ...

    • Energy Efficiency Improvement of Renewable-Rich DC Microgrids by SMES Cables 

      Higashikawa, Kohei; Bian, Wenhao; Kiss, Takanobu; Muyeen, S. M. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2024 , Article)
      This article reports on the compensation of output power fluctuation of renewable energy and the improvement of energy use efficiency of renewable energy by superconducting cable with energy storage function (SMES cable). ...

    • National-level and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the USA, 1990–2021, and forecasts up to 2050 

      Marie, Ng; Dai, Xiaochen; Cogen, Rebecca M; Abdelmasseh, Michael; Abdollahi, Arash; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundOver the past several decades, the overweight and obesity epidemic in the USA has resulted in a significant health and economic burden. Understanding current trends and future trajectories at both national and ...

    • Exploring student perceptions on virtual reality in anatomy education: insights on enjoyment, effectiveness, and preferences. 

      Al-Hor, Mohammed; Almahdi, Hamad; Al-Theyab, Majed; Mustafa, Ayman G; Seed Ahmed, Mohammed; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      The dynamic landscape of medical education demands innovative teaching methods. This study introduces virtual reality (VR) technology to anatomy courses at Qatar University, aiming to assess students' receptiveness to ...

    • A Retrospective Analysis of Interactive Videos and Skill Development in First-Year Seminars at a Higher Education Institution 

      Yehya, Arij; Qadhi, Saba M.; Aburajouh, Ola ( Society for Research and Knowledge Management , 2024 , Article)
      Interactive videos can be a powerful tool in higher education. Soft skills are crucial indicators of success during the first year of university. Consequently, many universities have integrated first-year seminar courses ...

    • Cross-cultural Differences in Hallucinations: A Comparison between Middle Eastern and European Community-Based Samples 

      Khaled, Salma M.; Brederoo, Sanne G.; Yehya, Arij; Alabdulla, Majid; Woodruff, Peter W.; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)
      Background and Hypothesis: While literature indicates that culture modulates phenomenological characteristics of hallucinations in schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, little is known about the extent culture modulates these ...

    • Impact of the First-Year Seminar Course on Student GPA and Retention Rate across Colleges in Qatar University 

      Elobaid, Manal; Elobaid, Rafida M.; Romdhani, Lamia; Yehya, Arij ( Society for Research and Knowledge Management , 2023 , Article)
      The first year is known to be challenging for students at university. If students fail to transition to college successfully, it can result in a low GPA and they may eventually drop out of university. Fortunately, higher ...