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Alleviation of drought and salt stress in vegetables: crop responses and mitigation strategies
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Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
, 2023 , Article)
In recent decades, the demand for vegetables has increased significantly due to the blooming global population. Climate change has affected vegetable production by increasing the frequencies and severity of abiotic and ...
Characterization of the Efficacy of a Split Swine Influenza A Virus Nasal Vaccine Formulated with a Nanoparticle/STING Agonist Combination Adjuvant in Conventional Pigs
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Swine influenza A viruses (SwIAVs) are pathogens of both veterinary and medical significance. Intranasal (IN) vaccination has the potential to reduce flu infection. We investigated the efficacy of split SwIAV H1N2 antigens ...
Toward New Architecture for Persian Gulf Order, Necessity of Overlapping the Human Security and State Security
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
The security regimes in the Persian Gulf are mainly based on the realism that emphasizes statism. Accordingly, the security regimes have been trying to ensure the security of the state, and in its reduced form, the security ...
History of primary-series and booster vaccination and protection against Omicron reinfection
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
, 2023 , Article)
Laboratory evidence suggests a possibility of immune imprinting for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We investigated the differences in the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in a ...
An Evaluation of the Alignment of Surplus Food Recovery and Redistribution Technologies with the Circular Economy
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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 ...
Post-Ottoman Legacy in the Middle East: A Compendium of 100 Years of Turkish Foreign Policy
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the SETA Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research
, 2023 , Article)
The dissolution of the Ottoman Empire set the stage for Türki-ye’s evolving foreign policy in the Middle East, a region deeply inter-twined with its historical legacy. From the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923 to the rise of the ...
Collective Environmental Action to Preserve the Gulf’s Marine Ecosystem
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Bourse & Bazaar Foundation
, 2023 , Book chapter)
The Gulf’s marine ecosystems are vital for economic activities and the security of food and other necessities for tens of millions of people. The environmental footprint arising from the use of the Gulf’s environmental ...
Risk categorization and decision prioritization for climate change impacts: A rapid risk assessment methodology applied in the State of Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
The impacts of climate change vary by location and severity, will be experienced over a range of timescales, and governments are not equally able to respond to risks and hazards in the same way. Yet, despite the rapid ...
Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
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Dove Medical Press
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Physical activity-associated immune response plays a crucial role in the aging process. This study aimed to determine the impact of short-term moderate physical activity on cytokine levels, oxidative stress ...
The World Cup and Human Rights in Qatar: A Catalyst for Change?
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
Hosting massive sporting events like the World Cup is a massive accomplishment for a state like Qatar. Regardless of the economic benefits, it forces Qatar to create infrastructure and improve the nation's landscape, but ...