Browsing Student Thesis & Dissertations by Title
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CATALYST SYNTHESIS AND ACTIVITY EVALUATION FOR CO2 CONVERSION USING REVERSE WATER GAS SHIFT REACTION
(2023 , Dissertation)Forward and reverse water-gas shift (WGS/RWGS) reactions play a significant role in the production of hydrogen and the reduction of carbon dioxide, respectively. The efficiency of these reactions can be further enhanced ... -
Cathepsin B Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy Requires Activation of The Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoform-1
(2016 , Master Thesis)Multiple studies have demonstrated that proteases, specifically cathepsin B (Cat B) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) contribute to the remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM), a hallmark of cardiac hypertrophy ... -
Causes of Cost-Overrun in Construction Projects
(2016 , Professional Masters Project)Cost overrun in construction projects is a common issue affecting project performance. After a review of the literature, a list of 39 cost overrun attributes were gathered and presented in a survey questionnaire. The survey ... -
CAUSES OF DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
(2016 , Master Thesis)The construction industry is struggling by numerous recorded incidents of delay due to improper planning and/or implementation of required construction measures. Globally, researchers have concluded that the construction ... -
The Cellular Interplay Between Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoform I and Osteopontin in Cardiac Hypertrophy
(2014 , Master Thesis)The Na+/H+ exchanger-1 (NHE1) is a ubiquitously expressed housekeeping glycoprotein that functions to regulate intracellular pH. Enhanced expression/activity of NHE1 has been implicated in cardiac hypertrophy (CH). Recently, ... -
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH DIFFERENT APPROACHES IN TH EIMPLEMENTATION OF CONSTRUCTION 4.0
(2024 , Master Thesis)The implementation of Construction 4.0, characterized by the integration of advanced digital technologies in the construction industry, presents both challenges and opportunities for professionals across various roles and ... -
The Challenges Hotel Restaurants Face in the Hospitality Industry in Qatar
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)This study is about the challenges faced by restaurants inside 4 and 5-star hotels in Doha Qatar. There are many challenges discussed, such as cash flow, inventory management, staff management, customer complaints and ... -
The Challenges of Qatari Women in the Workforce
(2015 , Master Thesis)The purpose of this research is to examine the changes that have taken place regarding work opportunities for women over the years in Qatar, and to explore the efforts made by these women to change the traditional way ... -
Characteristics of Parallel On-Street Parking in Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)One of the main reasons for traffic congestion is the existence of on-street parking on the side of the road. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of parallel on-street parking on the traffic flow movement ... -
Characterization Of Genomic Alterations And Tcrβ Repertoire Of Tumor- Infiltrating Lymphocytes In Breast Cancer
(2018 , Master Thesis)Breast cancer still remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women in Qatar and worldwide. More recent studies indicate that the diversity and the composition of the entire set of antigen receptors within ... -
Characterization of Microalgae Species from Qatar Coastal Waters for Animal Feed Production
(2014 , Master Thesis)Food security worldwide is field of major research and investigation to improve and find new resource production systems for a continuously growing world population. The state of Qatar being an arid and with limited arable ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGEN-ASSOCIATED ANTIBODY PROFILES IN DIABETES MELLITUS-TYPE 2 PATIENTS USING IMMUNOPROTEOMICS APPROACH
(2024 , Master Thesis)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common health concern globally. 80% of diabetic patients are T2DM patients. T2DM can result in many serious complications. For instance, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, eye ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF QATAR COASTAL BIOFOULING CHALLENGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES
(2024 , Master Thesis)This research explored the spatial and seasonal variabilities in biofouling challenges at Doha and Ruwais ports in Qatar, using panel deployments under different environmental conditions. Results indicated significant ... -
Characterizing trapped NAPL in pore networks of unconsolidated sand using synchrotron micro-computed tomography
(2021 , Master Thesis)The purpose of this research paper was to determine the correlation of occupancy percentage against the pore radius and coordination numbers for each pore space. X-ray micro-computed tomography images were taken for the ... -
CHARACTERIZING WITHIN-HOST DIVERSITY IN SHORT-TERM AND VACCINATED COVID-19 PATIENTS
(2023 , Master Thesis)SARS-CoV-2 is the etiological agent of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused massive losses in human lives and strained global health resources. The ongoing vaccination campaigns in many countries have spurred ... -
Chemical Treatment and Characterization of Qatalum’s 1st Cut Spent Spot Lining (SPL)
(2015 , Master Thesis)Spent pot lining (SPL) waste is produced in thousands of tons annually from the aluminium production factories including Qatar Aluminum Company, Qatalum. SPL is classified into first and second cut; the first cut is mainly ... -
Child Disciplinary Practices in Relation to Household Head Education and Beliefs in Five Middle East and North African Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study- Further Analysis of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Data.
(2020 , Master Thesis)Introduction: Internationally, eight out of ten children are exposed to violent discipline by their caregivers. To reduce the prevalence of violent discipline against children, we should understand the social and ... -
CITIZEN-STATE RELATIONS IN QATAR IN THE AGE OF AUSTERITY
(2024 , Dissertation)With the uncertainty of oil prices since 2014, the Gulf States found themselves in a daunting position. Imposing taxation and subsidies reforms would be one possible way of achieving the objective of economic stability. ... -
Client-based confidential data sharing using untrusted clouds
(2021 , Master Thesis)Cloud storage has been used widely by organizations and individuals. However, using known cloud providers is not a solution that can fit the needs of many entities that need to store private and sensitive data. This is due ... -
Clinical and Economic Evaluation of Surfactant Use in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in the Intensive: Care Setting In Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background. Surfactant replacement therapy is widely used in the management of the life-threatening condition of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS), with no clear guidance on its best use. This thesis constitutes two ...