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Life cycle cost analysis of structural concrete using seawater, recycled concrete aggregate, and GFRP reinforcement
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Using seawater and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in a concrete mix is potentially advantageous from a sustainability perspective. However, the high chloride levels expected in such a case demands ... -
Life cycle sustainability assessment of autonomous heavy-duty trucks
( Wiley , 2020 , Article)Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) are emerging technologies expected to bring important environmental, social, and economic improvements in transportation systems. Given their implications in terms of air quality and ... -
Life cycle sustainability assessment of sport utility vehicles: The case for Qatar
( Springer Verlag , 2020 , Article)Electric vehicle technologies are attractive alternatives to traditional vehicles towards achieving sustainable transportation. The adoption of these technologies has a great potential in reducing road transportation ... -
Lifetime prevalence and potential determinants of psychotic experiences in the general population of Qatar
( Cambridge University Press , 2020 , Article)Background To estimate the lifetime prevalence and potential determinants of psychotic experience(s) (PEs) in the general population of Qatar-a small non-war afflicted, conservative, high-income, middle-eastern country ... -
Light-controllable viscoelastic properties of a photolabile carboxybetaine ester-based polymer with mucus and cellulose sulfate
( Springer Nature , 2018 , Article)In this study, the interaction of a photoswitchable carboxybetaine ester-based polymer with mucus and cellulose sulfate was elucidated, showing light-controllable viscoelastic properties. This polymer contains photolabile ... -
Light-Responsive Hybrids Based on Carbon Nanotubes with Covalently Attached PHEMA- g-PCL Brushes
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based materials allow for the direct conversion of light into heat and then into mechanical force in the so-called photo-mechanical effect. This effect has been observed almost solely in the form of ... -
Light-Switchable Polymer from Cationic to Zwitterionic Form: Synthesis, Characterization, and Interactions with DNA and Bacterial Cells
( WILEY-VCH Verlag , 2013 , Article)A novel cationic polymer poly(N,N-dimethyl-N-[3-(methacroylamino) propyl]-N-[2-[(2-nitrophenyl)methoxy]-2-oxo-ethyl]ammonium chloride) is synthesized by free-radical polymerization of N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl] methacrylamide ... -
Lightweight KPABE Architecture Enabled in Mesh Networked Resource-Constrained IoT Devices
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Internet of Things (IoT) environments are widely employed in industrial applications including intelligent transportation systems, healthcare systems, and building energy management systems. For such environments of highly ... -
A lightweight neural network with multiscale feature enhancement for liver CT segmentation
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Segmentation of abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) scan is essential for analyzing, diagnosing, and treating visceral organ diseases (e.g., hepatocellular carcinoma). This paper proposes a novel neural network (Res-PAC-UNet) ... -
Limits and possible solutions in quantum dot organic solar cells
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article Review)In this review article, we present recent advancements in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV) that have been achieved through the applications of quantum dots (QDs). We describe the leading experimental accomplishments ... -
Linear dynamics modelling of droplet deformation in a pulsatile electric field
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2016 , Article)A linear dynamic model of water droplet deformation in the presence of an electric field has been developed. Analytical solutions of the differential equation of motion are provided with different waveforms as forcing ... -
Lipid-lowering therapies for atherosclerosis: Statins, fibrates, ezetimibe and pcsk9 monoclonal antibodies
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2021 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the primary cause of global morbidity and mortality. CVD includes various life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial diseases. In this ... -
Liquid biopsy: a step closer to transform diagnosis, prognosis and future of cancer treatments
( BMC , 2022 , Article Review)Over the past decade, invasive techniques for diagnosing and monitoring cancers are slowly being replaced by non-invasive methods such as liquid biopsy. Liquid biopsies have drastically revolutionized the field of clinical ... -
Liquid exfoliated MoS2 sheet coupled with conductive polyaniline for gas sensor
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Polyaniline (PANI)/MoS2 composites with porous microspheres were prepared by a hydrothermal and in situ polymerization method. The structural, optical, and morphological properties were characterized by X-ray powder ... -
A literature review of the strategic decision-making context: A synthesis of previous mixed findings and an agenda for the way forward
( AIMS , 2020 , Article)The aim of this article is to conduct a comprehensive literature review concerning the influence of contextual factors on strategic decision processes. Our literature review organizes the existing literature on contextual ... -
Lithium capture in seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine using membrane-based capacitive deionization (MCDI) system
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Lithium-battery based industries including vehicles, electronics, fusion and thermonuclear, consume lithium rapidly, which raises the need for developing a lithium recovery system. Lithium global market consumption in 2016 ... -
Litho-structural mapping and structural evolution of the Bocaranga pluton, northwest Adamawa-Yadé domain, Central African Republic
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The Bocaranga pluton, in the northern domain of the Central African Orogenic Belt (CAOB) in the Central African Republic (CAR), is located in the Adamawa-Yadé domain, near the Mbéré Shear Zone (MBSZ). This study provides ... -
Lithologic Characterization and Micropore Structures of Gas Shale Strata: An example from the Midra Shale of Western Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Gas shale is the future hydrocarbon reservoir of Qatar. The Qatari geologic section has had important successions of gas shale at different geologic times including the Eocene Midra shale, the Cretaceous Ratawi and Nahr ... -
Lithology, mineral assemblages and microbial fingerprints of the evaporite-carbonate sediments of the coastal sabkha of Abu Dhabi and their extraterrestrial implications
( cambridge university press , 2010 , Article)Deep-core and surface samples collected from the coastal sabkha of Abu Dhabi were subjected to a multi-proxy study, including petrographic, geochemical and spectroscopic analyses. The sediments studied are composed of ... -
Litter decomposition above the treeline in alpine regions: A mini review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Litter decomposition is a key driver of ecosystem processes and carbon cycling. Decomposition rate is influenced by numerous factors, such as temperature, humidity, litter properties, soil properties, and properties of ...