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Diversity and Zonation of Benthic Amphipod Crustaceans Affected by the Mississippi Submarine Canyon in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Amphipod crustacean diversity and zonation are described from the large Mississippi Canyon that extends from the continental shelf across the entire continental margin. Benthic amphipods were sampled on four cruises from ... -
Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and its chemical drivers across dryland habitats
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Qatar is largely characterized by a hyper-arid climate and low soil fertility which create a stressful soil environment for arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. In a study of AM fungal communities and their relationship with ... -
Diversity of benthic macrofauna and physical parameters of sediments in natural mangroves and in afforested mangroves three decades after compensatory planting
( Springer , 2018 , Article)Mangroves in the Arabian Gulf are under pressure from land use change, leading to compensatory planting at sites without natural mangroves. In this study, we examine the potential long-term success of this form of ... -
Divorce Legislation in the Arab Gulf: Trends and Educational Differentials
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2023 , Article)Traditionally, there have been internalized cultural values regarding family cohesion in the Arab region. However, as a result of modernization, rapid economic growth, and social transition, divorce rates have risen gradually ... -
DNA sequencing via Z-shaped graphene nano ribbon field effect transistor decorated with nanoparticles using first-principle transport simulations
( IOP Publishing , 2020 , Article)© 2020 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing Ltd on behalf of the Institute of Physics and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. DNA detection has revolutionized medical and biological research fields. It provides a ... -
DNA-based influenza vaccines as immunoprophylactic agents toward universality
( Future Medicine Ltd. , 2016 , Article Review)Influenza is an illness of global public health concern. Influenza viruses have been responsible for several pandemics affecting humans. Current influenza vaccines have proved satisfactory safety; however, they have ... -
Do changes in ace-2 expression affect sars-cov-2 virulence and related complications: A closer look into membrane-bound and soluble forms
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)The SARS-CoV-2 virus utilizes angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE-2) for cell entry and infection. This enzyme has important functions in the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system to preserve cardiovascular function. In ... -
Do changes in current flow as a result of arrays of tidal turbines have an effect on benthic communities?
( Public Library of Science , 2016 , Article)Arrays of tidal energy converters have the potential to provide clean renewable energy for future generations. Benthic communities may, however, be affected by changes in current speeds resulting from arrays of tidal ... -
Do detection-based warning strategies improve vehicle yielding behavior at uncontrolled midblock crosswalks?
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Pedestrians being the most vulnerable road users account for a large proportion of injuries and fatalities from road traffic crashes. Pedestrians are involved in around one-third of the whole fatalities coming from the ... -
Do preexisting antibodies against seasonal coronaviruses have a protective role against SARS-CoV-2 infections and impact on COVID-19 severity?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Other)Because of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), many questions remain unresolved regarding the abundance of cross-reactivity ... -
Do quality and business excellence models improve quality and operational results in educational organizations? A repeated cross-sectional analysis
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)Improving quality and operational practices in education organizations and developing a culture of continuous improvement are crucial yet challenging endeavors because of the complex nature of education organizations. While ... -
Do research experience programs promote capacity building in Qatar: Investigating the trend and participation differences
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Research Experience programs (REPs) inspire students to pursue advanced degrees and shape their research career paths. Government and commercial organizations sponsor REPs to promote the capacity building of the country. ... -
Docosahexaenoic Acid Counteracts the Hypoxic-Induced Inflammatory and Metabolic Alterations in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: Hypoxia is caused by the excessive expansion of the white adipose tissue (AT) and is associated with obesity-related conditions such as insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Docosahexaenoic ... -
Does COVID-19 pandemic spur digital business transformation? Evidence from selected MENA countries
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2023 , Article)Purpose: In the light of high reliance on digital technology to mitigate the consequences of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its containment measures, this study investigates the factors influencing ... -
Does Pedestrian Penalty Affect Pedestrian Behavior? A Case of State of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Crashes involving pedestrians are a major concern for authorities in many developed and developing countries. To refrain pedestrians from illegal or unsafe road behavior, authorities introduced three pedestrian penalties ... -
Does the extent of branchless banking adoption enhance the social and financial performance of microfinance institutions?
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)We examine the impact of the extent of branchless banking adoption on the social and financial performance of an international sample of microfinance institutions (MFIs). We find that increasing the number of branchless ... -
Dolomite: Perspectives on a perplexing mineral
( research qate , 2009 , Other)Dolomite is a metastable mineral that can precipitate directly from solutions containing magnesium, calcium and carbonate to form cement or unlithified sediment. It can be categorized into two classes such as penecontemporaneous ... -
Donating Time or Money? The Effects of Religiosity and Social Capital on Civic Engagement in Qatar
( Springer Netherlands , 2018 , Article)Few studies have examined the role of religiosity and social capital on civic engagement in the context of a Muslim country. In this paper, we explore the impact of religiosity and social capital on charitable donations ... -
Dosage Optimization of Polypropylene Fiber for Strength Enhancement of Cementitious Composites
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Concrete is the most commonly used materials for construction in Qatar as well as in the world. Exposure to sever environmental conditions causes physical deterioration of concrete structures and significantly affect ... -
Double layered polymeric coatings for corrosion protection of steel
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Corrosion is one of the challenging issues faced by many industries, causing substantial economic losses every year due to the degradation of metallic parts, raising many safety concerns. Therefore, it is of utmost relevance ...