Browsing Student Thesis & Dissertations by Title
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Northeastern Qatari coast hydrodynamic modeling for assessment of sensitive ecosystems under anthropogenic and natural stressors
(2015 , Master Thesis)The Northeastern Qatari coast, comprising diverse and sensitive flora and fauna communities (e.g. coral reefs and patches, seagrass meadows and turtles) is expected to undergo changes imposed by anthropogenic stressors ... -
Novel Adsorbents For The Removal Of Oil From Produced Water
(2019 , Master Thesis)Produced water is water that is brought up to the surface of the well during oil and gas operations. Almost all oil and gas wells generate huge amounts of produced water as part of the production process. These large volumes ... -
Novel approach in treating industrial wastewater using metal-organic framework nanoparticles impregnated with biosurfactants.
(2024 , Dissertation)Arabian Gulf countries including Qatar are amongst the main oil and gas (O&G) producers globally. A huge amount of water is used during the upstream and downstream processes of oil and gas refiners. As a result, a large ... -
A Novel Electrocoagulation System For Produced Water Treatment
(2018 , Master Thesis)Produced water, which is generated from the Oil & Gas industries, is becoming a global concern due to its complex composition and large volumes. This thesis introduces a novel electrocoagulation system for the treatment ... -
A Novel Framework For Construction Contractor Selection Using Unique Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Technique
(2018 , Master Thesis)The successful delivery of a construction project is highly dependent on the contractor allocated to the project and hence the proper selection of the contractor is of significant importance. In public sector, the procurement ... -
NOVEL HIGHLY ANTIBACTERIAL CORROSION RESISTANT NIP-CEO2-C3N4 NANO-COMPOSITE COATINGS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nano-materials are utilized as unique reinforcement in various applications due to their superior mechanical, thermal and protective properties. Moreover, recently, it has become attractive ... -
A NOVEL HYBRID ELECTRO-COAGULATION/ FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF PRODUCED WATER
(2018 , Master Thesis)Large volumes of fresh water are consumed in the process of oil and gas exploration, producing even larger volumes of highly contaminated produced water (PW) which exhibits a major environmental problem. This work ... -
Novel Process for Designing Topology Optimized Femoral Stems Printable by Metal Additive Manufacturing
(2019 , Master Thesis)Total hip arthroplasty faces an issue of the high cost and risks of revision surgeries. Studies show that more than 50% of the revision surgeries are the consequence of the aseptic loosening of the implant. The cause ... -
The Novel Role of BRIP1 in Breast Tumor Development and Progression
(2020 , Dissertation)Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of death in women worldwide. Only 5-10% of mutations in the BRCA genes are attributed to familial breast tumors in Eastern countries, suggesting the ... -
Novel Techniques for Blockchain-enabled IoT Systems Leveraging Reinforcement Learning
(2020 , Master Thesis)In the last decade, blockchain and Smart Contracts (SCs) have attracted unprecedented attention in academia and industry due to their technical innovation of providing an immutable distributed ledger with secure cryptographic ... -
Novice Teachers’ Challenges and Coping Strategies in Qatari Governmental Schools
(2019 , Master Thesis)The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges and coping strategies of novice teachers in Qatari governmental schools. Fifteen teachers of both genders participated in the study. A qualitative research ... -
Numerical Analysis of a Sacrificial Cladding Panel Subjected to Localized Near-Field Impulsive Load
(2019 , Master Thesis)Extensive research focus had been given to sacrificial sandwiched panels used to mitigate the effects of blast loads. This is due to their ability to distribute the load and absorbing significant portions of the blast ... -
A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of a Special Type of Floating-Slab Tracks
(2019 , Master Thesis)This thesis presents a research study on the dynamic behavior of a special type of FST used in recently built subway system in Doha, Qatar. The special FST has a continuous concrete slab with periodic grooves for which ... -
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF USING HYDROGEN AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR AN INDUSTRIAL BURNER
(2024 , Master Thesis)The impact of emissions resulting from burning many types of fuels is one of the biggest problems that affect the environment. Attention has recently been drawn to using some gases and mixing them with specific types of ... -
Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Response For Misalignment In Coupled Shafts
(2019 , Master Thesis)Preceded by unbalance, misalignment is the second most common fault in rotating machinery. The impact of misalignment fault on equipment can be severe and may considerably shorten the machine’s lifetime. This dissertation ... -
NURSES' KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES ABOUT ADULT POST-OPERATIVE PAIN ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN QATAR
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Pain has been described by clinicians, patients, and researchers alike as a complex and challenging phenomenon. People have different experiences of pain. Nurses' negative attitudes and lack of knowledge are ... -
Nutrient consumption over time in plant litter decomposition in drylands: effects of different species mixtures and Photodegradation
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Plant litter decomposition in soil is a dynamic process that is affected and regulated by several factors. Soil microbial activity, light intensity, litter composition and habitat all affect the rate of decomposition ... -
A Nutrition Game-Based Technology Solution To Incite Children To Take Daily Breakfast From Healthy Food
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)Many children in Qatar are going daily to school without taking their breakfast. They buy, however, unhealthy food from their schools, nearby shops or restaurants, which results in many health problems, like obesity and ... -
OIL PRICE SHOCKS AND STOCK PRICE INFORMATIVENESS: EVIDENCE FROM GCC FIRMS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Fluctuations in international prices of crude oil have had a profoundly impact the economies countries exporting oil, particularly those in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The countries belonging to the GCC produce 20% ... -
OIL PRICE UNCERTAINTY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATION: AN INTERNATIONAL EVIDENCE
(2023 , Master Thesis)Climate change is a significant global issue that is closely tied to efforts to decrease energy usage and increase energy efficiency. Over the last few decades, there has been a significant rise in interest regarding the ...