Browsing College of Arts & Sciences by Publisher "Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)"
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A Pilot Assessment Of Lead Contamination In Qatari Shooting Ranges
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Qataris are increasingly becoming interested in sport shooting at indoor and outdoor areas where lead (Pb) contamination can become an environmental health hazard, especially since high salinity and low organic matter ... -
A Pilot Study on Evaluating the Microbial Quality of Produce Sold at the Wholesale Produce Market in Doha Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Environmental and sanitary conditions play a major role on the quality of fresh produce. The Wholesale Produce Market (WPM) in Doha is an open-air market located in close proximity to the livestock market and slaughterhouse. ... -
A Profile of Journalists in Qatar: Traits, Attitudes and Values
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The Qatari media system is emerging rapidly to cater for the rapid socio-economic change and sustainable development the country is witnessing since its independence in December 18th, 1997. Since the accession of H.H Sheikh ... -
A Prospective Implementation of Plant-Associated Microbes for a Sustainable Agriculture in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Abstract Background: The plant growth and production rely on the supporting favorable environmental conditions throughout its growing stages. In harsh environmental conditions such as in Qatar, agricultural growth is limited ... -
A survey on selfreported handling practices and food safety knowledge of workers at the major produce market in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Food handling practices (FHP) is one of the most important stage where microbes can be introduced into produce through the infected food handlers or by cross-contamination. The fresh produce market in Doha, Qatar is the ... -
Allelopathic effects of the invasive Prosopis juliflora (sw.) Dc. On seed germination of selected Qatari native plant species
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)P. juliflora is highly recognized for its invasive character and its detrimental effects on different plant species due to the presence of allelochemicals across the world. The purpose of this study is to assess the ... -
An Integrated Apprch for Enhancing Food Safety in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)This study was carried out to assess hygiene conditions, food handling practices, food safety knowledge of food service providers (FSPs), and the microbial quality of food served in different food service establishments ... -
An Islamic view towards sustainability: The theory and practice of GCC countries
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Despite the fact that many public policy issues related to sustainability are usually framed in the form of government initiatives and programs, probably an equally, if not more, important topic, is how to change people's ... -
Analysis Of Date Palm Germplasm Phylogenetic Relationship Using Simple Sequence Repeat (ssr) Markers
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Background: Microsatellite (Simple Sequence Repeat) markers are very powerful tool especially in plant genome analysis because they are locus-specific, co-dominant, highly polymorphic and highly reproducible. However, in ... -
Anti-microbial Activity Of Graphene Oxide Against Bacteria And Fungi
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Graphene Oxide (GO) is a promising material for various applications. The team prepared GO from graphite and studied the interaction with different microorganisms. Anti-microbial properties were detected for the prepared ... -
Anti-proliferative and Anti-metastatic Effect of Aqueous Extract of Origanum Syriacum on Aggressive Human Breast Cancer Cells
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Around the world as well as in Qatar, breast cancer is characterized among the highest rates of mortalities that are cancer related. Alarmingly, statistics have shown that the incidence of breast cancer is slightly higher ... -
Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activity of Streptomyces sp. Isolated from Desert Soils, Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Streptomyces are Gram positive aerobic bacteria from the phylum Actinobacteria with close to 570 known species. They are popular for providing a variety of compounds having medicinal properties including - antibiotics, ... -
Antimicrobial Modification of LDPE Using Non-thermal Plasma
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) represents polymer having good chemical and physical characteristics for which it is widely used in many applications, such as biomedical and food packaging industry. This polymer excels by ... -
Application of Pulsed Streaming Potentials in Plastic Microfluidic Channels for Quantitative Point-of-Care Determination of Cardiac Markers
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a well-recognized angiocardiopathy that can be spotted by a rise and fall of "chemical biomarkers" in a clinical context. Biomarkers are then, valuable indicators, together with ischemic ... -
Aqueous Extract Of Origanum Syriacum Inhibits Proliferation, Migration, Adhesion As Well As Erk1/2 Phosphorylation In Aggressive Breast Cancer
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Background: Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related mortality in women, both in Qatar and the world. Despite the available treatments the incidence of breast cancer is increasing. This highlights the ... -
Arabian Dugongs of Qatar: Updates from a Renewed Research Initiative
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Dugongs ("bugarah al bahr" or "cow of the sea") in Qatar and the wider Arabian Gulf, are animals of both historic and cultural significance to the people in the region. Historically hunted in Qatar, today they are seen as ... -
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes for Assurance of Learning at Qatar University
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)From 2006 to 2012 Qatar University transitioned from doing no program level outcomes-based assessment of student learning to implementation of a robust, effective, and institutionally pervasive Student Learning Outcomes ... -
Borrowed Words In Qatari Dialect: A Case Study
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)According to Graddol (2004) "The world's language system is undergoing rapid change because of demographic trends, new technology, and international communication. These changes will affect both written and spoken ... -
Characterization of Commercial Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membranes for Membrane Fouling
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Membrane Filtration technique is being accepted worldwide as an environment friendly and energy efficient technique in Desalination Industry as compared to Thermal Desalination techniques. However, the performance of ... -
Chemical Characterization and Source Identification of Beached Oil from Two Areas Along the North-Western Coast of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Over the years there have been several reports of oil spills affecting particularly the northern coast of Qatar. In most cases, the source of oil spills is not identified. The spilled oils are very resistant to degradation ...