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Childcare in Bahrain: The Role of Extended Family and Domestic Workers
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper explores the role of extended family and domestic workers in childcare among Bahraini families, delving into parental responsibilities, childcare arrangements, and individuals' navigation between family, care, ... -
China in the Middle East: Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Transformation, and Regional, Development
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper unpacks the complicated manners in which Chinese investment has taken shape in the Middle East, especially the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Rather than focusing on highly emotive (but ... -
China's economic and political presence in the Middle East and South Asia
( Routledge , 2022 , Book)This book explores a range of key issues connected to China's relations with countries in the Middle East and South Asia. It discusses economic and political connections, and projects which have arisen as part of China's ... -
Chitin-based nanomaterials
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Chitin- and chitosan-based materials have been increasingly used in various scientific advancements specifically in the field of nanotechnology for their therapeutic potential. They are biopolymeric polysaccharides with ... -
Chitosan as natural coagulant in hybrid coagulation-nanofiltration membrane process for water treatment
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Water treatment industries are exploring the possibility to use environmental friendly chemicals and to discover the potential of advanced treatment technology in order to achieve sustainable development. Hybrid ... -
Chitosan gold nanoparticles for detection of amplified nucleic acids isolated from sputum
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)A platform for nucleic acid detection employing chitosan and chitosan coated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was developed. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) was used as a model target. MTB DNA was extracted from sputum using ... -
Chitosan/lignosulfonate nanospheres as "green" biocide for controlling the microbiologically influenced corrosion of carbon steel
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)In this work, uniform cross-linked chitosan/lignosulfonate (CS/LS) nanospheres with an average diameter of 150-200 nm have been successfully used as a novel, environmentally friendly biocide for the inhibition of mixed ... -
Chitosan/Polyacrylamide Green Gels for Water Control in High-Temperature Reservoirs
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)The rheology of a gel system composed of polyacrylamide (PAM) and chitosan is studied under typical reservoir conditions. The impacts of the degree of chitosan deacetylation, temperature, and salinity on the gelation ... -
Chlorophyll-a concentrations in the Arabian Gulf waters of arid region: A case study from the northern coast of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Remote sensing of spectrally active Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) in the gulf water of an arid region is important to understand the spatial and temporal variations of phytoplankton and biomass in the water. This study characterizes ... -
Choice and expenditure: A double hurdle model of private tutoring in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Deciding whether to use private tutoring services is now a common choice many households are facing globally. This paper presents new evidence for Qatar's case to shed light on the demand for private tutoring. The household ... -
Choline chloride based natural deep eutectic solvent for destabilization and separation of stable colloidal dispersions
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)In solid-liquid separation processes, coagulation/flocculation is one of the most popular techniques in treating wastewater, as it is efficient, simple, and economical. Consequently, the formation of a new environment ... -
Cholinergic and dopaminergic neuronal differentiation of human adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells that can differentiate into various cell types such as cartilage, bone, and fat cells. Recent studies have shown that induction of MSCs in vitro by growth factors including ... -
Chromium removal from tannery wastewater by electrocoagulation: Optimization and sludge characterization
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The treatment of tannery effluent is of great interest as it contains a complexmixture ofpollutants, primarily chromium. The disposal of this wastewater can have adverse effects on the environment and aquatic life, which ... -
Chromium toxicity in plants: consequences on growth, chromosomal behavior and mineral nutrient status
( the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) , 2022 , Article)Chromium (Cr) is a heavy metal of commercial importance; thus, significant amounts are released in wastewaters. The mobility and distribution of metals in the environment is related not only to their concentration but also ... -
Chromosome aberrations and fertility disorders in domestic animals
( Annual Reviews Inc. , 2016 , Article Review)The association between chromosomal abnormalities and reduced fertility in domestic animals is well recorded and has been studied for decades. Chromosome aberrations directly affect meiosis, gametogenesis, and the viability ... -
Chronic Cadmium Exposure Alters Cardiac Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Heart of Sprague-Dawley Rat
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of chronic cadmium exposure in modulating cardiac matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the heart of rats. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to 15 ppm CdCl2 in drinking ... -
Chronic illnesses and labor market participation in the Arab countries: evidence from Egypt and Tunisia
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2022 , Article)This paper examines the impact of chronic illnesses on labor force participation using labor market surveys data for Egypt and Tunisia. The study also investigates the reverse effect of labor force participation on the ... -
Cilia proteins are biomarkers of altered flow in the vasculature
( American Society for Clinical Investigation , 2022 , Article)Cilia, microtubule-based organelles that project from the apical luminal surface of endothelial cells (ECs), are widely regarded as low-flow sensors. Previous reports suggest that upon high shear stress, cilia on the EC ... -
Circular economy and the resource nexus: Realignment and progress towards sustainable development in Saudi Arabia
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Resources such as water, energy, and arable land represent bottlenecks with regard to achieving key sustainability paradigms such as the circular economy (CE). They exhibit vital inputs and outputs for economic development, ... -
Circular Economy in Basic Supply: Framing the Approach for the Water and Food Sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The circular economy concept can enhance sustainability through restructuring consumption and production patterns using innovative designs and business models. This core premise is highly relevant for the interlinked water ...