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Evaluation of antiviral activity of Manuka honey against SARS-CoV-2.
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background and aims: In 2020 a global pandemic was declared caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The pandemic is still ongoing and continues to cause considerable mortality and morbidity ...
Development of Novel Chalcone Analogs as Potential Multi-Targeted Therapies for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most frequently diagnosed malignancy, as well as a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in men globally. Despite the initial response to hormonal targeted therapy, the majority of ...
Influenza Prevalence and Vaccine Efficacy in Diabetic Patients in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Introduction: Diabetes (DM) is often recognized as ?an independent risk factor for developing severe respiratory tract infections. Influenza infections are associated with higher hospitalization, morbidity and mortality ...
Variability of Physical and Biogeochemical Parameters in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The oceanographic data collected along a transect in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Qatar during late summer (September 2014) and winter (January 2015) have been analyzed to investigate the spatial and temporal ...
Assessment of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants Along The Qatari Coast
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Qatar sits in the middle of the world's most important hydrocarbon producing areas where significant regional refining activity and shipping traffic take place. In addition to significant local coastline, development ...
Towards Sustainable Management of Coastal and Offshore Islands in Arabian Gulf Typology: Sensitivity Analysis, Ecological Risk Assessment of Halul and Al-Alyia Islands
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The great majority of marine ecosystems in Qatar are in fast decline and nearing collapse, where most ecosystem has lost the biological and economic functionality. Aiming to support the decision makers in the management ...
Assemblage of encrusting organisms on floating marine debris along the west coast of Qatar
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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 ...
Distribution, characterization and weathering of tarmats along the west coast of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Oil residue in the form of tarmat (TM) deposited on the coast of Arabian Gulf countries is a major environmental concern. In this study, the current TM pollution trend along the west coast of Qatar has been assessed and ...
Assessment of SnO2 nanoparticles' impact on local Pichoclorum atomus growth performance, cell morphology and metabolites content
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Oxide nanoparticles are among the most used nanomaterials and have received considerable attention over their potential ecological effects. Increasing investigations report toxicity of certain oxide nanoparticles, however, ...
Surface waves generated by shamal and easterly winds off Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Waves in the Arabian Gulf are primarily controlled by the regional winds, for example, shamal winds during winter and early summer. Though Gulf wave characteristics have been heavily utilized for the design of offshore ...