The main aim of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between Voluntary disclosure (VD) and profitability of publicly traded banks operating in the GCC region over the period 2007-2017. We incorporate stakeholder ...

Ballasted tracks have been widely used in many countries around the world. Ballast layer is the main element in ballasted track. After service, ballast aggregates degrade and deform. Periodical maintenance for ballast ...

Osteoporosis is an increasingly prevalent, global health burden characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk. Despite the serious consequences of osteoporosis and the significant impact it ...

The thesis explores the phenomenon of social media influencers, reveal their distinctive features, explain how followers develop relationships with them and clarify how and why a cooperation with influencers could be ...

In this study, we are interested in investigating the performance of likelihood inference procedures for the 𝑝𝑡ℎ quantile of the Generalized Exponential distribution based on progressively censored data. The maximum ...

The results of investigations from several cruises carried out in Qatari waters between 2017 and 2018 were reported. The species composition, distribution and toxicity of Dinophysis community were examined. A total number ...

Humans are living ecosystems composed of human cells and microbes. The microbiome is the collection of microbes and their genes. Recent breakthrough in the high throughput sequencing technologies made it possible for us ...

Background: Although autism is a global disorder, relatively little is known about the prevalence of consanguinity among autism spectrum disorder (ASD) individuals. Also, the relation of ASD comorbidities (Epilepsy and ...

The city of Doha is undergoing rapid development in various sectors. Mega design projects and developments can be found scattered all over the city. However, when it comes to the overall urban fabric and masterplan of ...

This study examines the impact of lean practice on organizational sustainability in Qatari higher education institutions. Despite significant investments in education, Qatari universities face challenges in achieving ...