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Role of Protein Arginine Methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) in WNT/β--CATENIN proliferative signaling in breast cancer
(Biological and Environmental Science, 2020 , Dissertation)
Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) activity is dysregulated in many aggressive
cancers and its enhanced levels are associated with increased tumor growth and survival.
In this study, we show that PRMT5 is ...
Uncovering the Epigenetic Contribution of Protein Arginine Methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) during Zebrafish Cardiomyogenesis
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2020 , Dissertation)
The heart develops through an extremely intricate process mediated by a network
of transcription factors initiated by key chromatin modification events. Scientist have
implicated the protein arginine methyltransferase ...
Perception of Womanhood and Femininty among Qatari Women : A Qualitative Study Of
(Gulf Studies, 2021 , Dissertation)
This study explores the perception of womanhood and femininity among
Qatari women and critically investigates to which extent their perception is different
from mainstream patriarchal perception. Furthermore, this study ...
Development of Functionalized Date Pits Adsorbent for the Removal of Boron, Lithium, and Molybdenum from Groundwater in the State of Qatar
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2021 , Dissertation)
Groundwater (GW) quality deterioration is one of the main water security issues in
Qatar. Although the GW in the State of Qatar is not used as drinking water for the
public, it is widely used for agricultural, domestic, ...
Women's Political Participation in Oman: State, Society, and Culture
(Gulf Studies, 2021 , Dissertation)
This dissertation studies the social, legal, and institutional factors that hinder
women in Oman from advancing their political participation from the perspective of
female candidates. The main finding is that lager ...
The Novel Role of BRIP1 in Breast Tumor Development and Progression
(Biological and Environmental Science, 2020 , Dissertation)
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of death in women worldwide. Only 5-10% of mutations in the BRCA genes are attributed to familial breast tumors in Eastern countries, suggesting the ...
MUNICIPAL BIO-SOLIDS SOIL APPLICATION: SOIL AND PLANT QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS
(Environmental Sciences, 2022 , Dissertation)
Biosolids are utilized worldwide as an organic fertilizer and can enrich barren soils in Qatar, especially if the proper dosage is used.However, it is crucial to study this newly introduced product to the Qatari environment ...
THE IMPACT OF NEWSROOMS' DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON MEDIA ORGANISATIONS AND AUDIENCES CASE STUDY: AL JAZEERA MEDIA NETWORK (2006-2020)
(Gulf Studies, 2024 , Dissertation)
Recent modifications in technology and innovation are considered nowadays to have dramatically changed the media scene. Developments in the Internet and social media platforms have provided users with unprecedented ...
MONITORING AND BIOCONTROL APPROACHES TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF MYCOTOXINS IN CAMEL AND CATTLE FEED AND RELATED FOOD CHAIN
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2024 , Dissertation)
The presence of fungi and their associated mycotoxins in agricultural commodities is a worldwide problem leading to mycotoxins contamination in feed and animal products. This results in mycotoxins' carry-over to human ...
SCREENING, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS OF ENDOPHYTES FROM QATARI HALOPHYTES
(Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2024 , Dissertation)
Saline soil poses a significant challenge for plant growth in arid and semi-arid regions. The harsh climatic and environmental conditions in Qatar and the Gulf region have led to highly saline soil, severely limiting crop ...