College of Arts & Sciences: Recent submissions
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Efficient and Direct Route to 5-Iodo-4 H -Quinoxalines via Copper-Catalyzed Double C-N Arylations of 1,2,3-Triiodoarenes: Potential Application towards 5-Substituted 4 H -Quinoxalines
( Georg Thieme Verlag , 2024 , Article)A simple, direct, and regioselective protocol to substituted 5-iodo-4 H -quinoxalines through double C-N arylations of 1,2,3-triiodobenzenes and 1,2-diamines is reported. Remarkably, the N-arylation couplings proceed ... -
Eco-friendly pyridine-derivatives for corrosion inhibition of carbon steel during acidic treatments: mechanistic insights from electrochemical, surface, and computational studies
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Pyridine and urea derivatives have emerged as valuable corrosion platforms ascribed to exceptional coordination potential, and environmental friendliness. Two novel structures of pyridine-carbamides (MS30 & MS31) were ... -
Decarboxylative Iodination of Coumarin-3-carboxylic Acids: A Facile Access to 3-Iodocoumarins
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)A straightforward protocol for the direct conversion of readily available coumarin-3-carboxylic acids to the corresponding 3-iodocoumarins is described herein. Heating acetonitrile solution of coumarin-3-carboxylic acids, ... -
Microwave-Assisted/Pd-Catalyzed Regioselective Double C-N Arylations of 1,2,3-Triiodobenzene: Efficient and Unexpected Synthesis of N1,N2-Bis(2,3-diiodoaryl)benzene-1,2-diamines
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2025 , Article)A simple, direct, and regioselective protocol to the synthesis of N1,N2-bis(2,3-diiodoaryl)benzene-1,2-diamines through highly regioselective microwave-assisted/palladium-catalyzed double C-N arylations of 1,2,3-triiodobenzene ... -
Combating Islamophobia: English in the Linguistic Landscape of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
( Taylor and Francis , 2025 , Book chapter)This chapter analyzes Qatar's strategic use of English and other non-official languages in public signage and religious messaging during the FIFA World Cup. In 2022, Qatar became the first Arab and Muslim country to host ... -
RIDING IN THE DESERT: Road Cycling in Qatar
( Routledge , 2022 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the emergence and growth of road cycling in Qatar. It argues that unprecedented socio-economic changes caused the sport’s decline in the Gulf state in the late 20th century. It further underlines the ... -
Geospatial Assessment of Healthcare Accessibility and Equity in Qatar in Preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Accessibility to healthcare is one of the significant components of social determinants of public healthcare and is integral to societies' overall well-being and economic prosperity. This study intends to assess changes ... -
Integrative WATSU Teaching Strategies to Foster Adaptive Mastery of Coaches and Enhance Aquatic Skills in Children With Diverse Abilities
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)Physical activities are essential for their overall health and development, yet children with disabilities often face numerous barriers that hinder their participation. Aquatic therapeutic activities, particularly WATSU, ... -
Walking in a self-selected enjoyable colored environment: exploring gender-specific effects and dynamics of affects, perceived exertion, heart rate, and preferred walking speed
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article)Aim: Existing literature suggests that exposure to colored environments can influence psychological, physiological, and behavioral responses. This study examined the effects of experiencing a self-selected enjoyable colored ... -
Bridging the gap: investigating discrepancies between subjective and objective sleep assessment in university students
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Introduction Sleep quality among university students is crucial for academic success and overall well-being. This study investigated the discrepancies between subjective and objective sleep assessment in university students ... -
Prevalence of syphilis infection among migrant workers in Qatar: a nationwide cross-sectional survey
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2024 , Article)Objectives Scant data are available on syphilis infection within migrant populations worldwide and in the population of the Middle East and North Africa region. This study investigated the prevalence of both lifetime and ... -
The association between plasma levels of Sestrin2 and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in healthy and diabetic adults: A study of Qatar Biobank data.
( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2024 , Article)This study examines the association between serum Sestrin2 (SESN2) levels and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in healthy and diabetic adults, using data from the Qatar Biobank (QBB). A total of 844 participants ... -
Unraveling the Omega-3 Puzzle: Navigating Challenges and Innovations for Bone Health and Healthy Aging
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs, n-3 PUFAs), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), are essential polyunsaturated fats primarily obtained from fatty ... -
Engineered Anti-Microbial Peptides Inhibit Cell Viability, Promote Apoptosis, and Induce Cell Cycle Arrest in SW620 Human Colon Adenocarcinoma Cells.
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and despite advances in treatment, there remains a critical need for novel therapeutic approaches. Recently, anti-microbial peptides (AMPs) have ... -
Cellulose-inspired approaches to sustainable EMI shielding materials: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Electromagnetic induction (EMI) shielding has become essential across various industries to counteract the detrimental impact of EMI on electronic devices and delicate machinery. Traditional EMI shielding materials, ... -
Efficient lithium recovery from simulated brine using a hybrid system: Direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) and electrically switched ion exchange (ESIX)
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine is a readily available resource hub in many countries, fulfilling the country's freshwater need by SWRO, yet lower in a concentration of high-demand elements like Li. This study outlines ... -
Advancing steel protection with Ceria@Talc-8-hydroxyquinoline modified Polyurethane coatings
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This research delves into a hybrid framework involving the synthesis of composite particles combining ceria-modified talc (CeO2@Talc) through a chemical precipitation method. The hybrid particles were then loaded with ... -
Enhanced photo-electro catalytic CO2 conversion using transition metal doped TiO2 nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The Fe, Co, and Ni-doped TiO2 were synthesised by sol–gel process, and the nanomaterials were coated on electrodes through a slurry with Nafion. This study aims to use prepared nanoparticles of Fe, Co, and Ni-doped TiO2 ... -
TiO2-Mesoporous Ceria Carrier Modified with Sodium Benzoate: An Innovative Polyurethane Matrix for Enhanced Corrosion Protection of steel
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)An advanced corrosion protection system, distinguished by multilevel corrosion inhibition, was developed by integrating modified hybrid carriers strategically reinforced within a polyurethane (PU) matrix. For this purpose, ... -
Improvement in inhibition performance of anti-corrosion coatings using polyolefin matrix embedded with modified TiO2 nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Corrosion remains a critical issue for steel structures, leading to costly repairs and potential failures in industrial sectors. This study presents the development and characterization of polyolefin coatings for enhanced ...
