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Characterizing the effective reproduction number during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from Qatar’s experience
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International Society of Global Health
, 2022 , Article)
Background: The effective reproduction number, Rt, is a tool to track and understand epidemic dynamics. This investigation of Rt estimations was conducted to guide the national COVID-19 response in Qatar, from the onset ...
Unpacking the complexity of the PET drink bottles value chain: A chemicals perspective
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
Chemicals can migrate from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) drink bottles to their content and recycling processes may concentrate or introduce new chemicals to the PET value chain. Therefore, even though recycling PET ...
Low risk of serological cross-reactivity between the dengue virus and SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies using advanced detection assays.
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Karger
, 2022 , Report)
Several studies have reported serological cross-reactivity of the immune responses between SARS-CoV-2 and DENV. Most of the available studies are based on the point of care (POC) rapid testing kits. However, some rapid ...
Experimental and numerical analysis of heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics inside pulsating heat pipe
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2021 , Article)
Heat pipes are a popular choice for many industries and research applications to extract heat effectively by maintaining desired device/location at almost isothermal conditions. Pulsating heat pipes, also known as wickless ...
Experimental investigations of atmospheric water extraction device under different climatic conditions
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
To help address this emergency, an atmospheric water extracting (AWE) device is developed and investigated as a part of present work. The AWE device is working on vapour compression refrigeration cycle. The air moisture ...
Preparation and optical parameter characterization of two aldehyde derivative thin films for photonic applications by drop casting method
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
In this study, thin films of polymer poly(methyl methacrylate) were prepared using a drop casting method. Two newly synthesized aldehyde derivatives, 2-bromomalonaldehyde and 5,6-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-2-carbaldehyde, ...
Towards sustainable copper matrix composites: Manufacturing routes with structural, mechanical, electrical and corrosion behaviour
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2020 , Article Review)
In the last few decades, man has become more innovative in discovering new materials to make his life more sustainable. Copper metal matrix composite is the most promising material for many engineering applications where ...
Recent advances in mechanical properties of biopolymer composites: a review
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John Wiley and Sons Inc.
, 2020 , Article Review)
In recent years, biopolymers are getting wide attention with the perspective of developing high-performance biocomposites with low environmental impact owing to their unique and useful features such as abundant availability, ...
A simplified methodology for renewable energy integration and harmonic current reduction in hybrid micro grid
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2021 , Article)
Due to advancements in power electronics devices and the support of improvements on both the power supply and load sides, Distributed Energy (DG) is rapidly being connected to the grid in the form of AC/DC Hybrid Micro-Grid ...
Microstructural, tribological and compression behaviour of Copper matrix reinforced with Graphite-SiC hybrid composites
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are generating a wide and varied range of interest in the recently developed materials because of their high applicability in the industries. Copper matrix composites have rich properties ...