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Urine tests for diagnosis of infectious diseases and antibiotic –resistant pathogens
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IntechOpen
, 2019 , Book chapter)
The relation between disease and urine was recognized by physicians since the earliest civilization BC. Urine is considered an ideal diagnostic specimen for its noninvasive and easy method of collection. Urinalysis encompasses ...
Mediators of Impaired Adipogenesis in Obesity-Associated Insulin Resistance and T2DM
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IntechOpen
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Obesity has become a global health issue due to its high prevalence and associated comorbidities including insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Obesity is associated with the expansion of adipose ...
"Know Thyself”: Racial Discrimination before the International Court of Justice – Recent Jurisprudential Developments
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Brill - Nijhoff
, 2021 , Book chapter)
Being the oldest United Nations human rights treaty and enjoying widespread participation, the
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (“CERD” or the
“Convention”) was adopted ...
Clay/Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
This chapter describes the main strategies for designing clay nanocomposites of the most investigated inherently conductive polymers, namely, polypyrrole, polyaniline, and polythiophenes including poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) ...
The Impact of Work-Family Conflict on Job Satisfaction : A Qatari Perspective
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2020 , Book chapter)
The performance of employees in any organization depends on numerous factors, which can be related to job satisfaction, family life, or both. A work-family balance is highly desirable for employees as it helps to reduce ...
Autoimmune Diseases of the GI Tract Part I: Etiology and Pathophysiology
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IntechOpen
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Autoimmune diseases have emerged as a pandemic in our modern societies, especially after World War II. There are currently more than 80 autoimmune diseases that compromise the lives of millions of patients around the world. ...
Autoimmune Diseases of the GI Tract Part II: Emergence of Diagnostic Tools and Treatments
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IntechOpen
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Autoimmune diseases (AD) have emerged as a pandemic in our modern societies, especially after the World War II. In part I, we have reviewed five main diseases and shed light on different aspects from introducing the concept ...
Contribution of Non-profit Organizations to Food Security and Sustainability in the State of Qatar
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Springer Nature
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Despite the relatively long experience of charitable organizations in social and humanitarian aspects in Qatar, little is known about their role in food security and sustainability. This chapter sheds light on the issue ...
Assessing Desalination Governance and the Promise of Technology in the Arabian Peninsula
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AL SHARQ STRATEGIC RESEARCH
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Desalination is expected to grow across the Middle East and
North Africa due to increased water scarcity. The cost of desalinated water
has decreased significantly over the last decades, but it has not reflected
the ...
Applications of Machine Learning for Predicting Heart Failure
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Wiley
, 2022 , Book chapter)
Heart Failure is a major health burden for healthcare systems worldwide. Early diagnosis, prediction and management of patients with these conditions are critical to improve patient health outcome. The availability of large ...