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Using daily nighttime lights to monitor spatiotemporal patterns of human lifestyle under covid-19: The case of saudi arabia
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)A novel coronavirus, COVID-19, appeared at the beginning of 2020 and within a few months spread worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic had some of its greatest impacts on social, economic and religious activities. This study ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Human Mobility Restrictions on COVID-19 Prevalence in the Global South
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Governments and policymakers have initiated a wide range of responses to mitigate the propagation of the disease. These responses have consisted of different policies and the devising of protocols and standards. As these ... -
Analysis of urban heat island characteristics and mitigation strategies for eight arid and semi-arid gulf region cities
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)The aim of the study is, therefore, to analyze the formation of the UHIs in eight different cities in arid and semi-arid regions. The analysis is based on land cover (LC) classification (urban, green, and bare areas). The ... -
An exploratory study on medications in Qatar homes
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2011 , Article)Background: Drug therapy is the most often used intervention for treatment and prevention of disease. However, if used inappropriately, drugs can cause more harm than good. Improper drug storage and disposal can have a ... -
Biolubricant Synthesis by Additization and Chemical Modification from Lipid-Rich Brackish Coelastrella sp. Using a Biorefinery Approach
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)With a sizable market share and widespread use in automotive and industrial applications, biolubricants are produced from the oils of terrestrial plants that have undergone chemical modification or additive addition. ... -
Corrigendum to "Microalgae: A potential bioagent for treatment of emerging contaminants from domestic wastewater" [Chemosphere 351, March 2024, 1-16 141245] (Chemosphere (2024) 351, (S0045653524001383), (10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141245))
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Authors would like an amendment in the Acknowledgement section as per our open access funder policies. Kindly add the below statement in acknowledgement section. <Acknowledgement: The authors would like to acknowledge the ... -
Mechanical and thermal properties of gamma-ray irradiated polyethylene blends
( Elsevier , 2003 , Conference)In this work, the results obtained by gamma-ray irradiation of polyethylene (PE) blends are presented. The blends were produced by injection molding at 220°C with different compositional ratios, i.e. 100/0, 15/85, 25/75, ... -
Compositional transformations in ion implanted polymers
( Elsevier , 2005 , Conference)Changes of surface layer composition produced by ion bombardment of polyethylene and polypropylene samples were studied. These materials are under consideration for load bearing surfaces in biological and technical ... -
Ion beam modification of surface properties of polyethylene
( Elsevier , 2003 , Conference)Improvement of polymer tribological properties is an essential issue for their application when used as parts of machines or artificial human joints. Ion implantation is a very promising technique in this respect. This ... -
Surface layer modification of ion bombarded HDPE
( Elsevier , 2004 , Article)Press-moulded, high density polyethylene (HDPE) samples were subjected to ion bombardment and effects of the modification studied. He+ ions of energy 100 keV or Ar+ ions of energy 130 keV were applied in the range of dose ... -
The effects of ion bombardment of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
( Elsevier , 2006 , Article)Ion bombardment is a suitable tool to improve tribological properties of polymers. In this study UHMWPE samples were bombarded with 130keV He ions to the fluences ranging from 1×1014 to 2×1016cm−2. RBS and NRA techniques ... -
Temperature and electric field effects on the dielectric dispersion of modified polyvinyl chloride
( Elsevier , 2003 , Article)The effect of electric field on the dielectric dispersion of modified polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been investigated. The applied direct current (DC) field strength was ranging from 0 to 104 V cm−1. The complex permitivity ... -
Study on ferroelastic characteristics of gamma irradiated lithium potassium sulfate crystal
( Elsevier , 1999 , Article)A detailed study of the optical absorption vs. γ-irradiation dose for lithium potassium sulfate crystal, LiKSO4 cut out perpendicular to x, y and z directions is presented. The optical density was measured within the ... -
Effectiveness of two and three doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines against infection, symptoms, and severity in the pre-omicron era: A time-dependent gradient
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)BackgroundVaccines were developed and deployed to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This study aimed to characterize patterns in the protection provided by the BNT162b2 and ... -
Dissolved copper, cadmium and lead in the coastal waters of Qatar, Arabian Gulf
( National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) , 1997 , Article)The concentrations of Cu, Pb and Cd have been determined in the exclusive economic zone of Qatar, Arabian Gulf during December 1993. Cathodic stripping voltammetry (CSV) was used both before and after UV destruction of ... -
Eutrophication in the coastal waters of Alexandria following the increase in phosphorus load
( Parlar Scientific Publications , 1996 , Article)Samples from the coastal waters of Alexandria during 1991-1993 indicate a remarkable increase in the phosphorus load from 870 to 1140 kg y-1 compared to 567 kg y-1 in 1986 raising the average phosphorus from 1.01 to 1.47 ... -
Addressing bias in the definition of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection: implications for underestimation
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Reinfections are increasingly becoming a feature in the epidemiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, accurately defining reinfection poses methodological ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among migrant workers in Qatar.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Limited data exist on viral hepatitis among migrant populations. This study investigated the prevalence of current hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and lifetime hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among Qatar's migrant craft ... -
Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) of SARS-CoV-2 in patients exposed to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 antigens
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)This study evaluated the potential for antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in serum samples from patients exposed to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of severe ... -
A Comprehensive Machine and Deep Learning Approach for Aerosol Optical Depth Forecasting: New Evidence from the Arabian Peninsula
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Accurate forecasting of environmental pollution indicators holds significant importance in diverse fields, including climate modeling, environmental monitoring, and public health. In this study, we investigate a wide range ...
