Browsing College of Arts & Sciences by Type "Conference Paper"
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A framework for optimizing the supply chain performance of a steel producer
(2013 , Conference Paper)Supply Chain Management (SCM) is focused on developing, optimizing, and operating efficient supply chains. Efficient supply chains are characterized by cost effective decisions, lean flow and structure, high degree of ... -
A Geopolitical Economy of the World Cup: Lessons from Qatar's Hosting of FIFA's Showcase Tournament
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2022 , Conference Paper)Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the embodiment of a new way in which sport in the 21st century is being conceived. This challenges prior utilitarian and neoclassical notions of sport, which are evident both ... -
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 ... -
Adaptive and unequal probability survey designs for environmental management
( The Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc , 2011 , Conference Paper)Designing an efficient large-area survey is a challenge, especially in environmental science when many populations are rare and clustered. Adaptive and unequal probability sampling designs are appealing when populations ... -
Adolescents Surveillance System for Obesity in Europe. A pioneering project to prevent obesity in Italy using e-technology: the ASSO Project Adolescence Surveillance System for Obesity Prevention
( IADIS , 2016 , Conference Paper)Adolescents’ obesity is a major concern in our modern life; it could lead to significant increase in the rate of obese in the future generations and consequently the health budget. The ASSO Project in Italy (Adolescence ... -
Adolescents surveillance system for obesity in Europe. A pioneering project to prevent obesity in Italy using E-technology: The ASSO* project * adolescence surveillance system for obesity prevention
( IADIS , 2016 , Conference Paper)Adolescents' obesity is a major concern in our modern life; it could lead to significant increase in the rate of obese in the future generations and consequently the health budget. The ASSO Project in Italy (Adolescence ... -
Agricultural Waste-Based Alternative Adsorbents for the Remediation of Organophosphate Pesticide from Water
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Conference Paper)The study focuses on using agricultural waste-based alternative adsorbents for the remediation of organophosphate pesticide-profenofos from water. Date pits agricultural wastes were used to prepare three types of adsorbents, ... -
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 ... -
An LP model for optimizing a supply chain management system for steel company
( Newswood Limited , 2014 , Conference Paper)In this research, we have developed a linear programming formulation to describe Qatar steel manufacturing supply chain from suppliers to consumers. The purpose of the model is to provide answers regarding the optimal ... -
An Ontological Security Approach to the Sport Diplomacy of Qatar Foreign Policy
( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2022 , Conference Paper)George Orwell's famous quote "serious sport is war minus the shooting" explains the sponsorships and marketing strategy of Qatar foreign policy in global sports. Acceleration of the development of the objectives of 2030 ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of the relationship between physical self-concept and body composition
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press , 2016 , Conference Paper)Introduction: Body image is a psychological construct which refers to self-concept including self-image and feelings an individual perceives regarding his or her body. Several studies have examined how women subjectively ... -
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 ...
