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A Path Analytic Investigation of Teleworking Challenges During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Qatar
( Academia , 2021 , Article)This academic essay is about ideas dropped from the findings of a previously published article entitled "A Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Understanding the Causes of Psycho- logical Distress during the Covid-19 ... -
Aberrant DNA methylation of PTPRG as one possible mechanism of its under-expression in CML patients in the State of Qatar
( Wiley Open Access , 2020 , Article)Several studies showed that aberrant DNA methylation is involved in leukemia and cancer pathogenesis. Protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor gamma (PTPRG) expression is a natural inhibitory mechanism that is downregulated ... -
Achieving Green Building in Qatar through Legal and Fiscal Tools
( Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE) , 2019 , Article)This article considers how the advancement of green building can provide multiple dividends in Qatar by enabling reduced resource consumption and producing less waste. LEED® certified “green” buildings consume between 10% ... -
Agri-food markets in Qatar: Drivers, trends, and policy responses
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)Agri-food markets are vital in achieving food security, especially for resource-poor, food-importing countries such as Qatar. The paper provides an overview of the evolution of agri-food markets in Qatar and explores the ... -
Ambivalent Sexism in the State of Qatar: Gender Roles and Patriarchal Attitudes
( Brill , 2023 , Article)This article examines public attitudes toward ambivalent sexism in the State of Qatar, which has taken considerable initiatives to prioritize women’s empowerment strategies and promote equality between men and women. It ... -
Ambivalent Sexism in the State of Qatar: Gender Roles and Patriarchal Attitudes
( International Sociological Association , 2021 , Conference Paper)The State of Qatar has undertaken considerable initiatives that prioritize strategies for female empowerment and promote gender equality. This paper investigates whether the effects of these equality initiatives are reflected ... -
An assessment tool to evaluate complete streets in developing countries: The case of Qatar
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Complete streets refer to a simple and effective transportation policy to improve traffic safety and comfort for all users within urban areas. Car dependency is a major concern in developing countries. Endorsing complete ... -
An Evaluation of the Alignment of Surplus Food Recovery and Redistribution Technologies with the Circular Economy
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)In Qatar, food security is a top research priority. The National Food Security Strategy (20182023) and the Qatar National Vision 2030 show evidence of policy support regarding food security. The United Nations Sustainable ... -
An Analysis of Export Restriction Rules and Proposals Under the WTO
( Qatar University Press , 2018 , Other)This memorandum is a redacted version of a confidential research paper on export restriction negotiations in relation to food security under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The complete version of this ... -
Analysis of Resistance to Antimicrobials and Presence of Virulence/Stress Response Genes in Campylobacter Isolates from Patients with Severe Diarrhoea
( Public Library of Science , 2015 , Article)Campylobacter infections are a major cause of diarrhoea world-wide and two of the antimicrobials used for their control (erythromycin and ciprofloxacin) have been losing efficacy in recent years. In a sample of 174 ... -
Antibiotic resistance profile of commensal Escherichia coli isolated from healthy sheep in Qatar
(2020 , Article)Introduction: The uncontrolled antibiotics use in livestock is a leading factor for the emergence and spread of resistant bacteria from food animals to humans through the food chain. This study aims at evaluating the ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance in Qatar: Prevalence and Trends before and Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global healthcare challenge with substantial morbidity, mortality, and management costs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a documented increase in antimicrobial consumption, ... -
Application of PERS to Evaluate Walkability in State of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Well-designed pedestrian facilities are essential to promote walking among residents. These facilities also act as safe space for use of cycling and other personal mobility vehicles. In 2018, Ministry of Transport developed ... -
Are mangroves in arid environments isolated systems? Life-history and evidence of dietary contribution from inwelling in a mangrove-resident shrimp species
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)The Arabian Gulf represents one of the more northerly extremes of mangrove distribution in the Indo-Pacific, and is populated only by Avicennia marina, due to its tolerance of high salinity and wide temperature extremes. ... -
Are offshore platforms a good candidate to restore functional diversity of reef fish communities in the Arabian Gulf?
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Human-made structures are ubiquitous in the marine realm. Complex structures such as oil and gas platforms may constitute a suitable habitat for species in areas where natural reefs have been highly degraded by coastal ... -
Assemblage of encrusting organisms on floating marine debris along the west coast of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The floating marine debris (FMD) and the associated rafting communities are one of the major stressors to ecosystem services, global biodiversity, economy, and human health. In this study, assemblages of encrusting organisms ... -
Assessing prevalence of and barriers to medication adherence in patients with uncontrolled diabetes attending primary healthcare clinics in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Background: Studies conducted in Qatar have reported a high prevalence of diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. These complications are often associated with poor medication adherence and uncontrolled diabetes. ... -
Assessing the burden of intestinal parasites affecting newly arrived immigrants in Qatar
( BioMed Central , 2016 , Article)In the last decades, the enormous influx of immigrants to industrialized countries has led to outbreaks of parasitic diseases, with enteric infections being amongst the most frequently encountered. In its strategy to control ... -
Assessing the factor structure and measurement invariance of the eating attitude test (EAT-26) across language and BMI in young Arab women
( BioMed Central , 2018 , Article)Background: The objective of the study was to determine the factorial structure and test the measurement invariance of the EAT-26 in a large probability sample of young female university students in Qatar (n = 2692), a ... -
Assessing the Potential Impact of Introducing VAT on Price Levels in Qatar
( Internationaal Bureau voor Fiscale Documentatie (IBFD) , 2021 , Article)Potential introduction of VAT in Qatar may have a significant pass-through effect on inflation rates. Nevertheless, using the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices at constant tax rates (HICP-CT), in this article the authors ...