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Development and in Vitro Testing of a Nitric Oxide Nanoparticle Carrier for Acute Lung Injury
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an infectious clinical condition in which gas exchange inside the airways and alveoli are disturbed. Fluid filled lungs need to be mechanically ventilated for airway ...
Improving Concrete Durability by Using Optimized Aggregate Gradation and Reducing Cement Content
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"This study evaluated the effects of (1) reducing the cementitious content, (2) the use of
optimized aggregate gradation (OAG) technique, and (3) the use of Portland limestone
cement (Type IL) in Florida Class I pavement ...
The effect of Renin angiotensin system blockers versus calcium channel blockers on progression towards hypertensive chronic kidney disease: A comprehensive systematic review based on Randomized controlled trials
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Decline in estimated Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is associated with further progression of chronic kidney disease. Evidence suggests that Renin Angiotensin System blockers (RAS), which can be angiotensin-receptor ...
The Profile of Hepatic Gene Expression of Glucose Metabolism in Mice on High Fat Diet
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, and recent data indicated that 20% of the populations would be obese. Obesity arises as a multifactorial disease caused by inherited traits that interact with lifestyle factors such ...
Toxicity Evaluation of Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Surfactant on Embryonic Development of Zebrafish
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Surfactants best known for their use in the industry of detergents, household products, and cosmetics. Usually, the amount of released surfactants into the environment is diluted during secondary water treatment. ...
Approaches to achieve sustainable use and management of groundwater resources in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
This paper reviews the hydro-geochemical characterization of Qatar's aquifer. In addition, it highlights the opportunities in the current groundwater management practices to achieve a sustainable groundwater use in Qatar ...
DFT-MD dissolution of oilfield pyrite scale using borax
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Introduction: Oilfield scales including pyrite form in oil and gas pipelines, underground tubing, and surface equipment thus blocking the flow of fluids and hindering production. Hence, the need for the development of ...
The Association Between Health Information Seeking and Behavior Change Related to Physical Activity among Qatari Adolescents
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Objectives: This study aimed at exploring health information seeking behavior among Qatari adolescents and assessing the influence of information obtained from different sources on PA behavior change. In addition, the study ...
Catalytic decomposition of ethanol over bimetallic NiCo catalysts for carbon nanotube synthesis
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
In this work we investigate the use of NiCo bimetal/oxide as catalyst for hydrogen production from ethanol, with a focus on the deactivation pattern and the nature of the observed carbon deposition [1, 2]. It is well known ...
Historical Criticism and Recent Trends in Western Scholarship on the Qur’an: Some Hermeneutic Reflections
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Article)
The application of the historical-critical method to the Qur’an is sometimes viewed as an imperialist attempt to undermine Islamic belief. This view, however, fails to sufficiently consider that the same method has also ...