Biological & Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Systematic laboratory approach to produce Mg-rich carbonates at low temperature
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article)Dolomite is a common Mg-rich carbonate in the geological record, but the mechanism of its formation remains unclear. At low temperature, the incorporation of magnesium ions into the carbonate minerals necessary to form ... -
Material flow analysis of plastic waste in the gulf co-operation countries (GCC) and the Arabian gulf: Focusing on Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Global plastic waste production has increased dramatically in recent years, both globally and regionally, having a multitude of adverse effects on the environment and human health. However, little attention has been directed ... -
Drivers of snow leopard poaching and trade in Pakistan and implications for management
( Pensoft Publishers , 2022 , Article)The snow leopard is one of the highly valued species from high-altitude mountain ecosystems of Central and Southeast Asia, including Pakistan. This keystone species is facing a myriad of conventional and emerging threats, ... -
Patterns of livestock depredation and Human–wildlife conflict in Misgar valley of Hunza, Pakistan
( Nature Research , 2021 , Article)Throughout the world, livestock predation by mammalian carnivores causes significant economic losses to poor farmers, and leads to human–wildlife conflicts. These conflicts result in a negative attitude towards carnivore ... -
Waste audit: Pathway to attain sustainability at Qatar University
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Waste audit has proved to be a valuable first step in development of a viable waste minimization and recycling program. Waste characterization has been successfully used at many educational institutions in the United States ... -
The status of harmful algae in the Arabian Gulf
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Conference Paper)In the ocean, microscopic plankton algae constitute a crucial food supply for filter- feeding bivalves, shellfish (oyster, mussels, scallop and clams), as well as larvae of commercially important crustaceans and finfish. ... -
Mediation of carbonate minerals formation by aerobic bacterial strains isolated from Dohat Faishakh Sabkha in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Carbon dioxide (CO2) is increasingly released to the environment as a result of the extensive use of various industrial facilities. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report (2015), cumulative ... -
Invitro conservation of some rare and threatened desert plants in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Background A range of natural factors, invasive animals and human activity have been severely affecting stability of the ecosystem, resulting in the annihilation of plants habitats and so plant endangerment or even extinction. ... -
Yeast Volatile Organic Compounds Inhibit Ochratoxin Biosynthesis By Aspergillus Carbonarius and a Ochraceus
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Ochratoxin A (OTA) has hepatotoxic, teratogenic, nephrotoxic and carcinogenic effect in mammals and it is classified as a group 2B carcinogen by the World Health Organization. The European Union has set the maximum OTA ... -
Hot Spots for Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Sediments and Benthic Organisms in the Coastal Water of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The state of Qatar has a strategic location within the heart of the Arabian Gulf, the richest oil area in the world. Its extensive coastline (700 km) is experiencing some of the most radical environmental conditions in the ... -
Microbial Mats from the Khor Al-Adaid Sabkha, Qatar: Morphotypes and Association with Authigenic Minerals
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The sabkhas (i.e., salt flats) of Qatar are among the rare places on Earth where carbonate and sulfate minerals similar to those constituting economically important hydrocarbon reservoirs are still forming today, under the ... -
valuation of salt tolerance in selected Qatari halophytes at the two initial growth stages
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Scarcity of water and availability of land for agricultural production are the most environmental issues that facing the (GCC) countries and Qatar one of them. Qatar lies in region which characterized by having high ... -
Does allelopathy increase invasiveness of Prosopis juliflora (sw.) Dc in arid land environment?
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Prosopis juliflora is highly recognized for its invasive character and its detrimental effects on different plant species across the world due to possessing allelochemicals. Our field observations indicated high prevalence ... -
Comparing connection to theory in Bachelor's theses: Old research university versus new regional university college
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Article)Quality of higher education is often assumed to be linked to the size of the faculty. Therefore, this study tested the hypothesis whether Bachelor's theses in ecology at a large, old research university would have more ... -
Dynamics (seasonal and intra-diurnal) of air-borne fungal spore population of Doha area, Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The availability and dynamics of airborne fungal spores in the atmosphere are strongly influenced by the meteorological parameters and by other factors such as air pollutants. The aim of this study was to update the knowledge ... -
Allelopathic effects of the invasive Prosopis juliflora (sw.) Dc. On seed germination of selected Qatari native plant species
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)P. juliflora is highly recognized for its invasive character and its detrimental effects on different plant species due to the presence of allelochemicals across the world. The purpose of this study is to assess the ... -
Climate variability and its impact on the spatial distribution of mangroves in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Mangroves are a unique vegetation community that can adapt to harsh climatic conditions, including in areas of high temperature and high salinity levels. It is an important coastal wetland community in many countries that ... -
Enhancing the Quality of "Produced Water" by Activated Carbon
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The main objective is to contribute via this study, in solving an environmental issue and helping Qatar in finding suitable water resources; useful in agriculture. Qatar faces diverse water challenges; the number one that ... -
On the snow leopard Trails: Occupancy pattern and implications for management in the Pamir
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) inhabits one of the most challenging environments on Earth, referred to as the ‘third pole’. Only a fraction of its vast range has been explored thus far, owing to myriad of barriers ... -
Expanding or shrinking? range shifts in wild ungulates under climate change in Pamir-Karakoram mountains, Pakistan
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Climate change is expected to impact a large number of organisms in many ecosystems, including several threatened mammals. A better understanding of climate impacts on species can make conservation efforts more effective. ...