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Evaluation of reverse transcription-loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in clinical, environmental and animal samples.
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: First described 20 years ago by Notomi et al., the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay is robust, rapid and straightforward, yet retains high sensitivity and specificity. These features have ...
Modelling the Severity of Plastic Shrinkage in Cementitious Materials
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Plastic shrinkage cracking in cement-based materials occurs between the mixing and the
final setting of the mixture, where rapid evaporation of the mixed water is the main cause
behind the phenomenon. The induced cracks ...
Exploration of sleep quality and sleep hygiene among QU students
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Sleep is an important component of healthy lifestyles. Worldwide reports suggest that one in every three adults suffers from insomnia. University students are vulnerable to insomnia due to their stressful lifestyle and ...
EFL Teachers' Phonological Awareness Beliefs and Practices: Help or Prevent EFL Children Developing Reading
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
"Families, schools and stakeholders long for developing good readers (Ponitz & Rimm-Kaufman, 2011) and would do all it takes to save young children from becoming illiterate or low achievers (Anthony & Farncis, 2005; Share ...
Integrated Accident Resilience Framework (IARF) – A Theoretical Approach Using Spatial and Statistical Analysis
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Throughout the world, road accidents have become a nightmare for any local government.
Data shows that every 24 seconds someone dies on the road (WHO, 2018). Generally,
there are multiple factors causing road accidents ...
Distribution and Diversity of Benthic Marine Macroalgae in Islands Around Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Extending into the Arabian Gulf, Qatar is surrounded by a number of islands mostly scattered by the eastern coastline. With the unique physical characteristics of the Gulf which is a highly saline sea with high seawater ...
Serum Magnesium and Cognitive Function Among Qatari Adult
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Previous studies found that low levels of magnesium can increase the risk of several diseases including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and hypertension which are associated with cognitive dysfunction. ...
Challenges Facing Building Information Modelling in Construction Industry in Sudan
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a valuable and promising approach in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, which is gradually gaining acceptance by owners, architects, engineers, and contractors ...
Le droit de la santé à l’épreuve de la pandémie du COVID-19 - En droit Tunisien et comparé
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دار نشر جامعة قطر Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Article)
Lapandémie du COVID-19 est à l’origine d’une véritable crise sanitaire. Les décideurs sont contraints de faire appel aux règles existantes pour gérer la situation mais aussi d’adopter de nouveaux textes afin de trouver ...
Subcritical and Supercritical Operation of Innovative Thermal Mechanical Refrigeration System
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Around 17% of the global generated energy is consumed for residential, commercial, and transportation refrigeration. The current cooling technologies utilize refrigerants with high Ozone Depletion and Global Warming ...