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Gulf Studies: The Imperatives of Area Studies in the Gulf Region
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Area Studies is in crisis, but research on Area Studies also demonstrates the relevance of and need for Area Studies through case studies in different world regions. However, there is a dearth of research on the imperatives ... -
The Gulf: A young sea in decline
( Elsevier Ltd , 2009 , Article)This review examines the substantial changes that have taken place in marine habitats and resources of the Gulf over the past decade. The habitats are especially interesting because of the naturally high levels of temperature ... -
Gut Microbiota and Health: Understanding the Role of Diet
( Scientific Research Publishing , 2019 , Article Review)Microbiome now is considered as an organ within our system to regulate metabolism, cellular immune response and eventually maintain the health. Gut microbiota has been studied extensively in the recent past due to the ... -
Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Their Impact on Biochemical and Inflammatory Profiles in Cafeteria Diet Fed Sprague Dawley Rats
( Scientific Research Publishing , 2019 , Article)Gut microbiota plays a major role in regulating the host metabolism and immune system. However, the structure of microbiome population is altered constantly by diverse factors including diet and environment. In particular, ... -
Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in Cafeteria Diet Fed Sprague Dawley Rats
( Scientific Research Publishing , 2018 , Article)Diet plays a major role in the body physiology and metabolism. The quantity, nature and stability of the macronutrients present in the diet have a major impact on the composition of gut microbiota. Gut microbiota plays a ... -
Gyrotactic microorganisms and thermoelectric effects on the dynamics of 29 nm CuO-water nanofluid over an upper horizontal surface of paraboloid of revolution
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into the influence of gyrotactic microorganisms and Hall effect on the boundary layer flow of 29 nm CuO-water mixture on the upper pointed surface of a rocket, ... -
Habitat-specific benthic metabolism in a Mediterranean-type intermittent stream
( EDP Sciences , 2016 , Article)A modified flow-through chamber method was used to measure gross primary production (GPP), net primary production (NPP), community respiration (CR) and associated environmental variables in an intermittent Mediterranean-type ... -
Haematococcus pluvialis Microalgae Extract Inhibits Proliferation, Invasion, and Induces Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cells
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignant cancer in females worldwide. Drug resistance, toxicity, and the failure of current therapies to completely cure BC has challenged conventional medicine. Consequently, ... -
Haktology, trump, and news practices
( Taylor and Francis , 2018 , Book chapter)Hacked and leaked content has become a major source of information for the mainstream news, particularly in the years since Donald Trump snatched the official Republican presidential nomination in 2016. This chapter seeks ... -
Halophytes and associated properties of natural soils in the Doha area, Qatar
( Michigan State University Press , 2007 , Conference Paper)Plant life and the life they support are being eliminated and cannot cope with the construction activities in Doha City. One of the most important reasons behind this study is the fast rate at which many habitats are ... -
Halophytes as important sources of antioxidants and anti-cholinesterase compounds
( Springer International Publishing , 2021 , Book chapter)Halophytes are plants adapted to high salinity, and they are common in many places around the world where environmental conditions are inconvenient for the growth of conventional plants. Normally, plants exposed to harsh ... -
Halul and Sharao islands, offshore Qatar: Remnants of the great infracambrian Hormuz Salt basin
( springer link , 2004 , Article)Halul and Sharao islands, offshore Qatar, are among more than 200 islands in the Gulf region, which are believed to have formed by salt diapirism sourced in the Infracambrian Hormuz Salt Series. The islands are composed ... -
Handling Big Data in Modern Healthcare
( Oxford University Press , 2016 , Article)The constant growth of medical knowledge and the increases in specialization in clinical practice have created a significant need to share and access patient information with speed and efficiency. However, current ... -
Harmed Trait Self-Control: Why Do People with a Higher Dispositional Malicious Envy Experience Lower Subjective Wellbeing? A Cross-Sectional Study
( Springer Netherlands , 2019 , Article)The literature reveals that dispositional benign and malicious envy can influence subjective wellbeing. Nevertheless, no study has yet explored the mechanisms accounting for their relationships. Therefore, the present study ... -
Harmonic image inpainting using the charge simulation method
( Springer , 2022 , Article)It was recently reported that harmonic inpainting or Laplace interpolation when used in the context of image compression can yield impressive reconstruction results if the encoded pixels were carefully selected. Mathematically, ... -
Harnessing rhizospheric core microbiomes from arid regions for enhancing date palm resilience to climate change effects
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Date palm cultivation has thrived in the Gulf Cooperation Council region since ancient times, where it represents a vital sector in agricultural and socio-economic development. However, climate change conditions prevailing ... -
Hazards influencing coastal plains management along the Eastern stretch of the Gulf of Suez, Using remote sensing and GIS
( IEEE , 2008 , Conference Paper)This research aims at to assess the impact of natural hazards on the human activities and development planning held along the eastern coastal stretch of the Gulf of Suez. Change detection technique was used in combined ... -
Health Informatics Tools to Improve Utilization of Laboratory Tests
( Oxford University Press , 2017 , Article)Herein, we discuss improper test utilization practices and their implications on delivery of health care, as well as providing a brief explanation of the means to reduce such practices by improvement of personnel factors, ... -
Health risk assessment of methyl mercury from fish consumption in a sample of adult Qatari residents
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Fish constitutes an essential source of high-quality protein and is, at the same time, the source of exposure to many hazardous contaminants, namely mercury and methyl mercury (MeHg). This study aims at assessing the risk ... -
Health risk assessment of Patulin intake through apples and apple-based foods sold in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)This is the first report on assessing the non-carcinogenic health risk associated with Patulin exposure in Qatar. The concentrations of Patulin, as determined in previous studies, in apples, apple juice, and apple-based ...