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Securitization: Conceptualizing Qatari Foreign Policy
(2017 , Master Thesis)The role of security in Qatari foreign policy is one of the central discussions in the literature on the Gulf security. This thesis represents Qatari foreign policy strategies through lenses of the Copenhagen School for ... -
Segmentation of Tumor Regions in Microscopic Images of Breast Cancer Tissue
(2016 , Master Thesis)Nowadays, advances in the domain of digital pathology gave the means to replace the old optical microscopes by the Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) scanners. These scanners enable pathologists viewing conventional tissue slides ... -
SELECTION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS MARITIME TRANSPORT CARRIER: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH OF LIFE CYCLE SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT AND MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING
(06-2 , Dissertation)Incorporating sustainability considerations into the distribution network processes is a major challenge for any maritime shipping operations, particularly in the energy sector. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is carried ... -
SELF-HEALING HYBRID SILICA NANOPARTICLES FOR ENHANCEMENT OF POLYURETHANE COATING ANTICORROSION PROPERTIES
(2024 , Master Thesis)Corrosion, a universal issue impacting steel's longevity, necessitates innovative protection methods. Traditional coatings offer limited resistance against physical damage and environmental factors, prompting the exploration ... -
SELF-REGULATED LEARNING STRATEGIES AND COLLABORATION PREFERENCES WHEN WORKING IN PROJECT TEAMS: A CASE STUDY OF QATARI COLLEGE STUDENTS
(2019 , Master Thesis)This study has investigated the nature of the strategies used and explored views on collaboration among Qatari tertiary students during their initial experiences in a project-based learning (PBL) environment. Theoretically, ... -
Semi-Active Vibration Isolator Using Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE)
(2020 , Master Thesis)Smart materials are materials by which their properties are able to be altered due to external stimuli such as temperature, pressure and magnetic field. Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite ... -
SEPARATION OF OIL/WATER MIXTURES BY CHEMICALLY MODIFIED MELAMINE FOAMS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Polymeric foams represent suitable porous sorbents for separating various contaminants dispersed in water. One of the most common polymeric foams is melamine (ME) foams, which are particularly suitable for removing oil ... -
SEROPREVALENCE AND PHYLOGENETIC GENOTYPING OF EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS (EBV) AMONG BLOOD DONORS IN QATAR
(2016 , Master Thesis)Background: EBV is a lymphotropic herpesvirus and the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent and has been linked to several malignancies. The virus is generally transferred by oral secretions ... -
Seroprevalence of Anti-Mers-CoV IgG in two groups of Qatar population: Blood donors and case contacts
(2017 , Master Thesis)Since its first isolation in September 2012, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has diffused across 27 countries infecting more than 1910 individuals with a high case fatality rate. However, MERS-CoV ... -
SERVQUAL DIMENSION ANALYSIS AT HBKU STUDENTS HOUSING FACILITIES
(2017 , Professional Masters Project)In this competitive era, the improvement of any organization robustly relies on increasing their customer satisfaction about the provided services. It is more important to provide the customers with what they want especially ... -
Shear Behavior Of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams Reinforced With Basalt Frp Bars And Gfrp Stirrups
(2018 , Master Thesis)Qatar suffers from a harsh environment in the form of high temperature that prevails almost all year round in addition to severe humidity and coastal conditions. This exposure leads to the rapid deterioration and the ... -
Shear Behavior of Green Concrete Beams Reinforced with Basalt FRP Bars and Stirrups.
(2020 , Master Thesis)The Reinforced concrete structures when exposed to a harsh environment it will be susceptible to the corrosion of steel reinforcement and shall lead to deterioration process. Consequently, the service lifetime of the ... -
Shi'a Identity Politics and Social Media in the Gulf
(2014 , Master Thesis)This thesis explores issues of sectarianism and sectarian rhetoric within the Gulf region. It attempts to understand phenomena of sectarianism through an interdisciplinary approach, including discussions related to politics, ... -
Short Term Effects of Excise Taxes on Demand for Carbonated Sweetened Beverages in Qatar.
(2020 , Professional Masters Project)From January 1st 2019, the Qatari Government implemented a 50% taxation on “Sugar-Sweetened Carbonated Beverages, or SSBs” in Qatar. Taxation of unhealthy products is an effective, economic tool widely used across the ... -
Simulation of sulfur recovery process and optimization of the main operational parameters
(2016 , Professional Masters Project)Strict environmental regulations has pushed sulfur emissions from natural gas and crude oil refining plants to very low levels. The current and most widely used method for reducing those emissions is the Claus sulfur ... -
Single Step Electrodeposition of CZTS Absorber Layer for Solar Cells Application
(2018 , Master Thesis)Nowadays, one of the most critical issues in photovoltaic (PV) industry is the fabrication of an efficient and low cost solar cells. The solar energy have to be more efficient and cost effective than other electricity ... -
Sleep Patterns among University Students and Insomnia Management in Primary Care Settings in Qatar: A Two-Phase Investigation
(2020 , Master Thesis)Insomnia is a public health concern that affects approximately a third of adult population worldwide. The aim of this research was to investigate insomnia and its management among university students and primary care ... -
SMART HARDWARE TROJAN DETECTION SYSTEM
(06-2 , Master Thesis)The IoT has become an indispensable part of our lives at work and in our home applications. Due to the need for many IoT devices, IoT manufacturers are least concerned about security vulnerabilities during designing and ... -
SME ENGAGEMENT IN ONLINE BRAND COMMUNITIES: ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND INFORMATION IN ENHANCING BRAND INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE COMPETTIVE ADVANTAGE
(2023 , Master Thesis)Through this study, the primary aim is to investigate the entrepreneurial setting in Qatar, with a focus on examining the role of social media in enhancing entrepreneurs' information and social capital, and how this affects ... -
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN THE STATE OF QATAR
(2017 , Professional Masters Project)Every single consumption choice that consumers make has an impact on the society and on the environment. By choosing products that have a limited impact on the environment and the society consumers can help saving the ...