• Characterizing the effective reproduction number during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from Qatar's experience 

      Bsat, Raghid; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Coyle, Peter; Tang, Patrick; Hasan, Mohammad R.; ... more authors ( Edinburgh University Global Health Society , 2022 , Article)
      Background The effective reproduction number, Rt, is a tool to track and understand pandemic dynamics. This investigation of Rt estimations was conducted to guide the national COVID-19 response in Qatar, from the onset of ...
    • Molecular investigation of waterborne protozoan contamination using marine Demospongiae 

      Sonia, Boughattas; Al-Khater, Albandari; Albatesh, Dana; Giraldes, Bruno W; Abu-Madi, Marawan; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Sponges play important role within aquatic ecosystems due to their diverse abilities including filter-based feeding mechanisms. Hence, this study evaluated the potential use of sponges as ecological biomonitors for water ...