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Protective Effect of Cyclically Pressurized Solid⁻Liquid Extraction Polyphenols from Grape Pomace on Oxidative Endothelial Cell Death.
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MDPI
, 2018 , Article)
The aim of this work is the evaluation of a green extraction technology to exploit winery waste byproducts. Specifically, a solid⁻liquid extraction technology (Naviglio Extractor) was used to obtain polyphenolic antioxidants ...
Fabrication of polyaniline-graphene/polystyrene nanocomposites for flexible gas sensors
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Royal Society of Chemistry
, 2019 , Article)
This research work presents the fabrication of polyaniline (PANI) and graphene-polyaniline (graphene-PANI) nanocomposite-coated polystyrene (PS) nanofibre mats, as well as their application in flexible and highly sensitive ...
Evaluation Techniques for the Corrosion Resistance of Self-Healing Coatings
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ESG
, 2014 , Article)
Self-healing coatings, materials that autonomically repair damage, are a method of extending the life of corrosion prevention coatings. The different types of self-healing coatings are briefly outlined. A review of the ...
Evaluation of Satellite Retrievals of Chlorophyll-a in the Arabian Gulf
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MDPI
, 2017 , Article)
The Arabian Gulf is a highly turbid, shallow sedimentary basin whose coastal areas have been classified as optically complex Case II waters (where ocean colour sensors have been proved to be unreliable). Yet, there is no ...
Why Do People Participate in Surveys in Qatar?
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Asian Online Journal Publishing Group
, 2016 , Article & Poster)
In this paper, we assesses respondent participation in academic public opinion surveys in the State of Qatar. Rates of participation in SESRI’s face-to-face surveys remain at levels that far exceed those observed in Western ...
Assessing sidewalk and corridorwalkability in developing countries
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
Finding a simple and less expensive method to assess and improve sidewalk and corridor conditions in developing countries is essential in order to motivate more people to walk. This study aimed to design and test a method ...
Factors Shaping Qatari Students’ Interest in STEM, Business or Public Sector Careers
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Sage Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
In this article we examine interest in a STEM career in Qatar not in isolation, but as one of numerous career choice options. In particular, we contrast interest in a STEM career with the culturally-relevant alternative ...
Improving Influenza Vaccination Rate among Primary Healthcare Workers in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2017 , Article)
The purpose of this study was to improve influenza vaccination, and determine factors influencing vaccine declination among health care workers (HCW) in Qatar. We launched an influenza vaccination campaign to vaccinate ...
Corrosion behavior of superhydrophobic surfaces: A review
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2015 , Article)
Superhydrophobic surfaces have evoked great interest in researchers for both purely academic pursuits and industrial applications. Metal corrosion is a serious problem, both economically and operationally, for engineering ...
Drivers' perceptions of smartphone applications for real-time route planning and distracted driving prevention
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Hindawi Limited
, 2019 , Article)
Given the increasing importance and availability of traffic-related smartphone applications, understanding their potential use is vital, especially in developing countries. This research explores motorist perceptions of ...